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Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar, Ottawa, ON

Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar

4.7
4.7
1248 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Contemporary Asian
18 B York Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 5T5

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • 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!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Area
    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

What 1,248 people are saying

Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar in Ottawa delights with its "amazing" food and "wonderful" service. Guests rave about the "best donuts," "delicious" dumplings, and "fantastic" cocktails. The modern decor and high ceilings create an inviting atmosphere. Though some dishes may vary, the overall experience is "excellent" and worth revisiting.
1,248 Reviews
  1. Karen

    Ottawa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brought another friend who was new to this restaurant, they will be back. Food was amazing as always!

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  2. Kala

    Toronto4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is excellent and great service, recommend sharing

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  3. Mai Chi VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good quality-cost meal. Very Experienced and kind server Jeff. Lovely restaurant with high ceiling and modern decor. We will be back!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our Server was the kindest, the food was enjoyable I would suggest more items to be added to the menu, but over 4.5 out of 5 and would definitely visit again!

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  5. Carlos

    Montreal2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bread cake with black sesame ice-cream is under rated. Just do it. Best item on menu. Black cod was very nice.

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  6. Geordie

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Located in the heart of the market, tucked away off the a major street. Loved the decor & layout - spacious, high ceilings, rocks walls, chandeliers, different levels, and a section with floor to ceiling (inclusive) windows. Our waiter was attentive & friendly but unobtrusive. Menu choices were kept within a reasonable quantity and food was very tasty.

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  7. Paul

    Montreal3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Modern take on traditional Asian dishes very impressively executed. I was very impressed.

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  8. Lisa

    Ottawa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious dinner with my nephew and the service was friendly and helpful. Have been to Sidedoor many times and it did not disappoint. We’ll be back.

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  9. Jon VIP

    Toronto9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favourite restaurant in Ottawa. Incredible contemporary Asian dining experience.

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  10. Sylvie

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and wonderful service. Great ambiance. Will be back soon!

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Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 1248 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
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18 B York Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 5T5

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Sussex
  • Area
    ByWard Market
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–22:00
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • 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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