I have been going to Yuk Yuk many times and especially for New Year Events and always the value for the money has been good, no complaints. But the show for January 31, 2018, has been the lowest I'd ever seen, especially when the dinner is included. And by the way I do not want to talk about the quality of the food. Desserts were good though. From one to ten, been a One the worst , I give this one a Two . The worst show I ever seen at Yuk Yuk. What a difference with the one of 2017 including the food. read more

The food comes in large portions (nachos were enough for 2). A little expensive but always amazing. The mozza nuggets are my favorite. Lots of variety for drinks! Great comics as well! read more

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Yuk Yuk's has two locations in Ottawa. One downtown on Albert and the newest location is on Preston across the street from Ottawa's better comedy club, Absolute Comedy. By the way, I think it's pretty crappy and transparent that they moved across the street from Absolute. Yuk Yuk's has a larger room than Absolute, which can make a less intimate setting, but it can seat 200 people. Ticket prices are almost twice as much as Absolute some nights. Weekend shows cost $18, Thursdays cost $12 and Wednesdays (Amateur nights) cost $6. However, there's a 2 for 1 deal for students on Thursday nights that's worth taking advantage of. Regardless of the night you're going, it's best to make a reservation. The comedians at Yuks are usually good. There are hits and misses, of course, but that's to be expected anywhere. Food is available, as well as buffet dinners for private parties before the show. read more

The first time I've ever been to Yuk Yuk's was at this location. We went on a Friday night, which still, surprisingly, had very cheap tickets. The nachos and spinach dip were mediocre - standard pub fare, and standard bar prices for drinks, with the most expensive being cocktails and pitchers of beer. We saw about three comedians that night, all only moderately funny, but entertaining nonetheless. We wanted to try something new and different, so we thought of going here, but sadly, we were a little disappointed. I guess I just had high expectations, but I was hoping for better laughs. read more

Whatever you do, do NOT walk in there joking and laughing with your friends, as you will be automatically targeted by the owner as being "troublesome", after which you will get numerous visits from the bouncer asking you not to engage or get rowdy ( which, by the way, we were stone faced because the MC was so terrible) to the point where, after constant harassment, we were forced to walk out before the main act came on. Duh, we will NOT be going there again..... Thanks Howard for the poor hospitality read more

Went to the Marriott hotel location.....Don't let being in a big hotel fool you, terrible food is still possible....Ordered buffalo cauliflower bites, nachos and wings...The cauliflower bites and nachos were a terrible soggy mess except for the bone dry areas of the nachos located underneath the first layer soggy chips. No beans, no beef, just cheese onions perhaps a piece of green pepper and two or three jalapeno slices. The wings were crispy, not exciting, but not bad either...There were 4 "comedians", three acts and the Mc. I won't bother saying who they were, but the Mc made a crack about having relations with underage girls, in a seemingly positive light...Not my thing, but call me old fashioned. The first act was a lecture about race and how it's white peoples turn to be mistreated...Which quite seemed to amuse the presenter, I mean "comedian" ...then the rest was basically a mix of leftist coof "jokes" and material from 12 years prior that we had watched the day before so we wouldn't see any of the headliners new stuff...I guess that strategy didn't work, lol....I suppose I was also expecting a club, with a bar and kitchen but in reality "the club" was a room, the type used for general purpose conventions and such.....If there is a real comedy club somewhere in Ottawa I would suggest trying that instead, save your money and go somewhere else.... read more

I came here for the first time last Saturday and I was quite impressed. If you're looking for something to do in the city that's not the typical/boring "dinner and a movie" and looking to be entertained, definitely come check out this gem. The drinks are cheap, food is not gourmet but still delicious, and the headliner was hilarious the night I went. read more