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Social - Ottawa, Ottawa, ON

Social - Ottawa

4.7
4.7
1340 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Bistro

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Opened in the summer of 1999, SOCIAL was received as the perfect blend of restaurant and bar. It was envisioned as a place where guests could enjoy an evening drink without feeling obligated to order dinner too, but where a sizzling menu meant that food was always an excellent option.

20 years later, SOCIAL continues to deliver. Known in the capital city for its ambiant and modern vibe, fifteen-foot ceilings, its secluded and beautiful courtyard patio, and gorgeous stone walls inside + out-- SOCIAL offers an unparalleled atmosphere for a sit-down dinner or some after-work cocktails. Guests can expect high-quality professional service and a menu to match, proving that SOCIAL is truly a downtown destination that has it all.

Come enjoy the culinary experience given by our Head Chef Peter Schulz and his team. Find us on Wednesdays 6 to 9 for Live Music, and Sundays 5-8!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, French / Canadian
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:45–16:00 Sat, Sun 14:00–16:00 Happy Hour Daily 15:00–17:30 Dinner Daily 16:30–22:00
  • Phone number
    (343) 809-9961
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    David Godsoe
  • Private party facilities
    SOCIAL has a variety of private and semi private dining rooms and lounges to suit your event needs. We have dining rooms that are a perfect choice for small weddings, rehearsal dinners, client appreciation dinners, pharmaceutical presentations, special family occasions, networking events and more. These bookings are currently unavailable due to COVID regulations in place.
  • Private party contact
    Jessica Macewen: (613) 789-7355
  • Area
    ByWard Market
  • Cross Street
    George / York
  • Parking details
    We are located between George St. and York St. on Sussex Drive. You can find meter parking and 2 parking garages on York Street. Parking is also available across the street at 700 Sussex Drive and around the market area.Courtyard accessible by way of George and York St.
  • Public transit
    There are public transit stops on Rideau street and at the Rideau Center (which is within walking distance).
  • Entertainment
    Live music can be heard every Wednesday night in the summer on the Courtyard - a mix of jazz, acid jazz and blues. An assortment of DJs are spinning on Friday and Saturday nights all year round.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Social hour

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for Social Hour, daily from 3pm to 5:30pm! Sometimes less is more, please see our reduced Social Hour Menu.
    Social hour photo
  • Late night at Social

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for our L8teNight at Social menu, Thursday to Saturday from 9:30 pm until 11:30 pm! Sometimes less is more, please see our reduced Late Night Menu.
    Late night at Social photo

What 1,340 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Social in Ottawa is celebrated for its "amazing" service, delicious food, and vibrant atmosphere. Guests rave about dishes like duck confit and the Social burger. The restaurant offers a "lovely patio" and live music, creating a perfect setting for special occasions. Despite some service hiccups, the venue remains a favorite for its ambiance and culinary delights.

1,340 Reviews
  1. Oilver

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great date there the food was wonderful and the portion size was great for the price

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best experience! Food was delicious! Thanks to Kieran for the great service ! We will be back soon!

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  3. Laura

    VIP

    Toronto

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service were outstanding. We did the Valentine’s set menu. Very cohesive. Great flavours and textures. On-point service. Timing and clearing between courses was perfect. Server was fun and very knowledgeable of the menu. It was a little drafty by the door, but an awesome meal.

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  4. Elizabeth

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding place, excellent food and ambience. Good price.

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  5. Tope

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely place and very pleasant staff even gave us a birthday dessert

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  6. Gerald

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Service was excellent and it was a very enjoyable dinner

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  7. Sam

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great service and ambience. The Mariposa Duck Confit was amazing.

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  8. Gabrielle

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the atmosphere and decor! Beautiful place with great food and friendly servers/staff. Kieran was amazing! Everything we had was 10/10 duck confit,steak tartare,steak frites

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent but service was lousy killing our schedule for new years arrival.

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  10. Barbara

    Ottawa

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    New Years… lovely spot offering really great live jazz with Jeff Rogers. He was fantastic but ended early… really took away from our evening as the music was fantastic. The menu was nice… two of four courses ( pre main and dessert) were fantastic and others ( app and main) ok. Still love this restaurant…

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FAQs

Social - Ottawa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (343) 809-9961.

Social - Ottawa is rated 4.7 stars by 1340 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Social - Ottawa

537 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON K1N 6Z6

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    George / York
  • Area
    ByWard Market
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:45–16:00 Sat, Sun 14:00–16:00 Happy Hour Daily 15:00–17:30 Dinner Daily 16:30–22:00
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, French / Canadian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    We are located between George St. and York St. on Sussex Drive. You can find meter parking and 2 parking garages on York Street. Parking is also available across the street at 700 Sussex Drive and around the market area.Courtyard accessible by way of George and York St.
  • Public transit
    There are public transit stops on Rideau street and at the Rideau Center (which is within walking distance).
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    David Godsoe
  • Entertainment
    Live music can be heard every Wednesday night in the summer on the Courtyard - a mix of jazz, acid jazz and blues. An assortment of DJs are spinning on Friday and Saturday nights all year round.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (343) 809-9961
  • Private party facilities
    SOCIAL has a variety of private and semi private dining rooms and lounges to suit your event needs. We have dining rooms that are a perfect choice for small weddings, rehearsal dinners, client appreciation dinners, pharmaceutical presentations, special family occasions, networking events and more. These bookings are currently unavailable due to COVID regulations in place.
  • Private party contact
    Jessica Macewen: (613) 789-7355
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