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Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar, Ottawa, ON

Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar

4.6
4.6
1233 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Contemporary Asian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Innovative
Inspired by the street food of Southeast Asia, SIDEDOOR Restaurant offers an elegant, sharing-style dining experience sure to bring people together. Available for dine-in or takeout, we are renowned for our fresh, local produce and our unique use of exotic spices and ground curries. Chef Ben Landreville has created a tantalizing menu, placing an emphasis on Asian-inspired tacos and main dishes. Don't forget to end your dining experience with warm, hand-made donuts sure to please your sweet tooth!

We look forward to welcoming you soon!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (343) 947-1147
  • Website
    http://www.sidedoorrestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ben Landreville
  • Private party facilities
    With it's grand space, private room, semi-private bar and stone walls SIDEDOOR is a great place for anything from a corporate event, family gathering to a wedding or rehearsal dinner.
  • Location
    18 B York Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 5T5
  • Neighborhood
    ByWard Market
  • Cross street
    Sussex
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

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What 1,233 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Good for groups

  • Ottawa

    Healthy

  • Ottawa

    Good for groups

  • Ottawa

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar offers a "beautifully appointed" setting with "excellent service" and "great food." Renowned for its shareable plates, it boasts a diverse menu featuring "amazing" bao buns and "to die for" doughnuts. Guests appreciate the "cozy but modern decor" and the "friendly service."

1,233 Reviews

  1. Marcel

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the concept the attentive service, the portions of food brought in at a nice place.

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  2. Aine

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Environment is great, and all the staff were amazing!

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  3. Alexandra

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service is always great. One of the best restaurants in Ottawa. My only request would be that the food comes out in courses ie. apps first, then mains and sides. Food came out super quickly, but courses were sporadic. Everything was delicious.

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  4. Garth

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a very pleasant restaurant, beautifully appointed, with excellent service and great food. The location is central. We will return soon.

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  5. Mike

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The good and service were both amazing. Great job

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  6. Jason

    VIP

    Ottawa

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food, service and ambiance was excellent. Sidedoor never disappoints, just amazing. Thank you.

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  7. Maria

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great server who recommended some items and all were so delicious! The doughnuts are to die for!!

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  8. Gregory

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the dumplings, sashimi, and pork bun. Everything was really great. Looking forward to going back.

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  9. Eloïse

    Ottawa

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a beautiful evening, curteously served by Danielle, who brought us tasty dishes all night. Great wine selection. Will be back for sure.

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  10. Beverly

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and great ambience. Loved our meal. Appreciated the fusion menu

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FAQs

Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 1233 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar

18 B York Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 5T5

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Sussex
  • Neighborhood
    ByWard Market
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ben Landreville
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.sidedoorrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (343) 947-1147
  • Private party facilities
    With it's grand space, private room, semi-private bar and stone walls SIDEDOOR is a great place for anything from a corporate event, family gathering to a wedding or rehearsal dinner.

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