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    The Prescott

    3.1 (42 reviews)
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    Updated over 3 months ago

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    THE PRESCOTT ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    The Prescott
    Todd V.

    There are times when you want to go out for the night dressed to the nines armed with a fat wallet to pry yourself into a martini bar, a fusion-style restaurant, or upper-shelf dance clubs where you'll be expected to spend top dollar for a round of drinks for your friends or date you intend to impress. Going to the Prescott will be like none of that. The Prescott is a tavern, pure and simple. As you walk in, you can still see how the Ladies' entrance gives a sense as to just how long the Prescott has been around and serving. As a tavern, it's one of the best that you'll see. Tavern style tables, off-track-betting in the basement, a basic selection of tap beers, but the option to order quarts. Yes, quarts. The food is equally basic and equally good. It's tavern food pure and simple with some signature dishes that can't be missed with portions that I've not seen since I ordered a Grand Slam breakfast in the US. I made the mistake of ordering a salad with my meatball sandwich (the ultimate dish served at the Prescott). Out came two platters, one housing my sandwich, the other filled with a house salad. Doggy bags may be encouraged. Entertainment-wise, the Prescott has several TVs for your sporting needs and houses a satellite club for the town's Yuk-Yuk's franchise (http://www.yelp.ca/biz/yuk-yuks-komedy-kabaret-ottawa). It stands out as a grain of pepper in the sugar bowl of finer restaurants on Preston Street.

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    Craig H.

    Its fantastic to enjoy a legendary restaurant of Ottawa. It's it's not a square pizza, the other item I order is a Meatball Sandwich platter. Classic meal at the Prescott. With homemade Italian meat sauce. I'm also a Toasted with Cheese guy. Lots to eat, and oh so good. I don't go often, but whenever I do, the Prescott never disappoints. Best served with. Quart of beer too.

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    This is my favourite restaurant in Ottawa. The prices are good, portions are generous and the staff are amazing...many servers have been working there for decades, which shows that management takes care of their staff. Try anything on their menu, particularly the meatballs!

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    Pub style do i wouldn't bring my kids but the meatball sub is to die for. Good for groups. Service is ok.

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    Review Highlights - The Prescott

    Best meatball sandwich by FAR is The Prescott on Preston Street in Ottawa's Little Italy section.

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    The Prescott - tradamerican - Updated May 2026

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