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Yesterday's Restaurant & Prlr

152 Sparks St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (Byward Market Area)
(613) 235-1424
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Ranked #517 of 1,225 restaurants in Ottawa
Neighborhood: Byward Market Area
Most recent review
- May 8, 2013
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Neighborhood: Byward Market Area
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Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

We were looking for something simple with lots of food options (and local beer). Yesterday's provided delicious food, at an excellent value, and I got my bottle of 'local' beer - barking squirrel (from TO). :) Our waiter was exceptional...very patient with my friend who could never make up her mind about what she wanted to eat. :P Overall great... More

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Calgary, Canada
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18 reviews 18 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2013

We ate twice in this restaurant and felt happy with the quality of the food and service. A small criticism is the food was a bit bland, but that worked out well for a member of my family who is unable to eat anything spicy!

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South Niagara
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2013

Located smack dab on Sparks Street, it was a nice surprise and refuge from the weather on an overcast and cold Remembrance Day. Considering they were very busy for lunch, it helped make for very fresh food. Great quick service with a smile. I had the basic bacon cheeseburger platter but all was hot n fresh. Others ordered chicken pasta,... More

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Toronto
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31 reviews 31 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2013

On Sparks Street in the tourist area just south of the Parliament buildings. Food was average to good and the service was good. I'm sure the chicken in the mediterranean chicken dish was precooked as the food came out way too quickly to have been freshly cooked. Still it was pretty good.

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Toronto, Canada
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2013 via mobile

Not too impressed. Looked promising from the outside, but seemed lacking a good atmosphere inside. Service was subpar. Waiter forget to make food adjustments as asked for. Would not good back.

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Whitby, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 18, 2012

We had 15 kids and 20 adults, waiting staff were very good and were able to keep the bills matched between kids and parents all though the kids were all at a seperate table. I had the lasagna, very tasty and a large portion

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Barrie, Canada
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61 reviews 61 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

Given many of the restaurants we discovered in proximity to our hotel were closed, we discovered Yesterday's. It is a large restaurant, and was empty! The restaurant's decor is tired and dated, which matches the irritating elevator music which is loudly played. We hoped the food would not match the decor. My wife had the Philly cheese Steak which she... More

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Glendale, Arizona
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 14, 2012

First time in Ottawa, we were looking for a place to have dinner and we found this restaurant. The service was excellent and the quality of the food as well. The portions were very good, We ordered Fettuccine with Chicken, a Canadian Pizza and a Three Cheese pasta, It was delicious !!!!

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Les-Loges-en-Josas, France
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62 reviews 62 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 6, 2012

Looks a bit tired from the outside but the food was good. My crispy chicken salad was fresh and tasty and my husbands pizza had a crispy base and a good amount of toppings. It's a popular lunch spot with downtown workers, no frills just good food.

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Ottawa
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61 reviews 61 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 4, 2012

The restaurant is split into two parts both served with the same menu. I prefer sitting in the Centretown Tavern section which was renovated a couple of years ago and is much fresher and more comfortable. There is also a sizeable patio section on Sparks Street during the warmer months. The food is so so. The quesadiilas and pizza are... More

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