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Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar, Ottawa, ON

Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar

4.6
4.6
1222 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Contemporary Asian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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 1,222 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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

    Innovative

  • Ottawa

    Good for groups

  • Ottawa

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar dazzles with its "amazing food," "beautiful atmosphere," and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "fantastic flavors" and "wonderful share plates," making it perfect for both intimate dinners and business meetings. The Asian-inspired menu, including standout dishes like dumplings and donuts, consistently impresses.

1,222 Reviews

  1. Jenny

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was excellent and the service was good. However the background music was too loud and I had to ask to have it turned down. It is not necessary when people want to talk.

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  2. Louise

    VIP

    Ottawa

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious homemade soup on a snowy day paired with salad and tacos made for a perfect lunch. Beautiful decor, speedy and friendly service, great experience!

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  3. Jade

    Ottawa

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    In my personal opinion, the food was overpriced. The portions were very small (i.e., the tomyum noodles) and the bao buns lacked flavour. The waitress and the ambiance were good though!

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  4. Solène

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing. My fiancé and I met the event coordinator to book with them for our 2025 wedding. Just before signing the contract, we decided to try some of their dishes to make sure we liked their palette. We were very surprised by how good everything was. Freshness, flavour, uniqueness. Everything was delicious. The staff was so kind to us and helped us navigate through the menu options. The ambiance is also amazing. Cozy but modern decor. We can’t wait to get married at Sidedoor!

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  5. Steven

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good, didn’t realize it was all shareable plates for the table which through us off a bit. Still a good experience but wasn’t fully expecting that! Great food though, good service, nice ambience

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  6. Sonia

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing. Ambiance was cozy. Would definitely recommend

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  7. Taras

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Not much else to say. We enjoyed the braised pork belly Bao bun, tuna sashimi, tandoori chicken and braised beef with panaeng curry.

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  8. Julia

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was absolutely phenomenal. This was my best food experience. I’ve never tasted food like this before. 100/10!!

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  9. Alex

    VIP

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great for sharing menu, food was very tasty. Would definitely recommend and will return ourselves.

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  10. Cynthia

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely the best dinning experience I’ve had in a long time. Very well done to all the staff and management.

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Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 1222 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 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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