MacLaren's - Ottawa

Great place to watch the game. Tons of TVs and friendly staff.... food isn't great but that's not what you'd come here for. read more Great place to watch the game. Tons of TVs and friendly staff.... food isn't great but that's not what you'd come here for.

The ribeye was quite tasty and cooked just right, although it had a bit more fat than I prefer. The Caesar salad was excellent, featuring shaved Parmesan and sm... read more The ribeye was quite tasty and cooked just right, although it had a bit more fat than I prefer. The Caesar salad was excellent, featuring shaved Parmesan and smoked bacon, which added a nice flavor. The mixed vegetables were enjoyable as well. For dessert, we opted for the chocolate lava cake, which was so rich that my friend couldn't finish it (I don't usually have dessert). The service was friendly, but I found myself having to remind the server about certain things. After taking our order, he started to walk away without asking how I wanted my steak cooked, so I had to specify that I wanted it rare. When our food arrived, he inquired if we needed anything else, and I had to request a steak knife. After clearing our plates, he asked if we just wanted the bill, and I had to remind him that dessert was included with my meal. While he was pleasant, he seemed a bit out of his element. Overall, the food was quite good and reasonably priced, so I would likely consider returning.

Real Hi-Def. Looking for a place to watch some basketball on a Friday night with not too much going on, and was advised to come here. Its hard to describe this... read more Real Hi-Def. Looking for a place to watch some basketball on a Friday night with not too much going on, and was advised to come here. Its hard to describe this place because of what it offers. When you walk in, lined up around the perimeter are tables with really comfortable seating and has a restaurant feel. The servers are dressed in black tie's and white button ups, and the bar in the centre of the place had multiple taps and a good selection of alcohol. But as you look around there are lots of pool tables (even more in the back on the way to the washroom . So then you think pool hall. Then at the back of the restaurant you see 6 huge TV screens (at least 60' all in REAL hi definition (not that fake stretch stuff some restaurants would have you believe and multiple smaller tv's on pillars scattered throughout the place.<br/ <br/ The staff is more than happy to turn a hi def tv to whatever sports you want to watch. Most of the pool tables were in use, but there were not any rowdy patrons ruining my night.<br/ <br/ Tab selection is your standard stuff, and only had the foccacia garlic bread to eat. I'd recommend this place for an evening of doing something without partying hard. I'm sure this place is great during playoffs and NFL sunday's

The beer and sangria tasted good. The staff seemed distant and not to care much. You can play billiards here which is always fun and there are many tables. read more The beer and sangria tasted good. The staff seemed distant and not to care much. You can play billiards here which is always fun and there are many tables.

Sports Bar.. Good food, comfortable atmosphere, plenty of pool tables to hang out around. Great place to hang out with the buddies while watching the game and d... read more Sports Bar.. Good food, comfortable atmosphere, plenty of pool tables to hang out around. Great place to hang out with the buddies while watching the game and drinking some beer.