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Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar
Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar

Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.sidedoorrestaurant.com
  • Email: events@sidedoorrestaurant.com
  • Phone: (613) 562-9331
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday-Friday 11:45am-2pm
    Dinner: Monday- Thursday & Sunday 4:30pm-10:30pm, Friday and Saturday 4:30pm-11pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Contemporary Asian
  • Executive Chef: Jonathan Korecki
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room
  • Special Events & Promotions: From corporate gatherings to weddings SIDEDOOR loves to host special events.

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Sussex
  • Parking: Street Parking
A word from Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar
Asian Fusion, Sharing Plates
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Food
Diner Reviews
  • "The food is amazing! The service is great! The only bummer is that it's hard to get a reasonably timed reservation even weeks in advance."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "Love this sharing restaurant and the food is great."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "I met three friends on a weeknight evening at Sidedoor recently. Eating out is tricky for me, as I have numerous food allergies and sensitivities. Honestly, I didn't expect to be able to order at all, beyond a drink. Our server, however, was tremendously attentive. He took detailed notes on my dietary needs, consulted with the kitchen, and came back to me with several options for dishes that could be adapted to be suitable for me. Everything I selected was impeccable - fresh, quality ingredients, perfectly prepared. It was the most satisfying meal I've had since my allergy diagnosis. My lower-maintenance dining companions ordered off the standard menu, and were equally pleased with their choices. Great experience!"
    Dined on 2/10/2014
  • "We were a group of 8 ladies all with different tastes and expectations. We all had fun and there was enough variety that we could all enjoy. Our waitress was great and helped us to make our selections. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and brought us numerous wonderful dishes to try. For some of us Tapas dining was a new experience. We all enjoyed our evening and are committed to returning to do it again."
    Dined on 2/6/2014
  • "Nice ambience.The food was very good, many interesting fusion combinations and all very tasty. Cocktail menu was great! *Green Papaya Salad is a must!"
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "Love this place!! Amazing food, ambiance and service. Always outstanding!"
    Dined on 1/9/2014
  • "I have been to side door a few times previously for a business lunch as well as drinks at night. Each and very time I have always been impressed with the amazing food and very attentive servers. Josh was great as our server. Not overbearing and constantly hovering about but seemed to appear just at the right moment to pour more water or wine or to bring out another of our small player. We will Definately return."
    Dined on 12/28/2013
  • "Went during a holiday for group dinner. Food came fast but was cold. All guests ordered tacos, and all agreed they tasted "OK". Meat was cold on some. One guest commented portion was nearly half the amount we used to get (calamari). Frites had texture like they were re-fried three times over (too chewy, not crunchy). Other dishes were good. Drinks and cocktails were great. Bartender did everything right. Our waitress was good. Very polite and knowledgeable. Always smiled. First time using online reservation. Very easy. Follow up was great. Staff was very accommodating. Been here many many times but first time during a holiday. Would still come back but probably never again during holidays, especially when entertaining a big group."
    Dined on 12/26/2013
  • "The menu encourages sharing which is a great way to try multiple items on the menu. Our table of four shared assorted tacos to start and then three larger plates for our main course. Everything was great, but we especially liked the Thai style braised beef dish. For dessert we had to try the sample platter of their house made donuts, and we were not disappointed. A fun place to experiment with contemporary Asian food in the beautiful Byward market."
    Dined on 12/20/2013
  • "This is a great place to share plates and try different things. As usual the food was tasty and my group thouroughly enjoyed it."
    Dined on 12/18/2013
  • "It's been ages since we've dined downtown and The Side Door was a pleasant surprise. Great food (fish tacos to die for) and wonderful service. Would definitely go back."
    Dined on 12/18/2013
  • "You can never go wrong with this place. The food is absolutely delicious and perfectly prepared. You can tell the chef and his team have a lot of passion in what they do. I couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate my birthday! One suggestion - they should have more gluten-free dessert options. As it stands, the only G-Free option is the Gelato. Also, never remove the green papaya salad from your menu. NEVER :)"
    Dined on 12/18/2013
  • "Exceptional quality of food and imaginative preparation of the sharing plates makes Sidedoor one of the best food experiences in Ottawa. Add an attentive wait staff and a cool minimilastic decor and you have a perfect evening."
    Dined on 12/11/2013
  • "A great spot if you like to share. Every dish had lots of flavor. You can easily make a meal of tacos and taco prices are reduced for happy hour."
    Dined on 12/3/2013
  • "Unique food, nice atmosphere, great service! We're from Toronto, and this is definitely one of our favorite places to eat in Ottawa. The food (Thai/Asian fusion) is fresh, tasty, and yummy! Definitely recommend."
    Dined on 11/30/2013
  • "This was my second time at Sidedoor and I was impressed again. Tuna sashimi, calamari, Papaya salad were excellent. The donuts were heavenly. And most of all, the fun and attentive service from Simon was exceptional. Thanks!"
    Dined on 11/22/2013
  • "Went at 8:15 on a weeknight, with a reservation. Almost walked out because no one took our order for 20 minutes! Come on, it was late and we were hungry. They did bring drinks after 10 minutes. Got the impression that the wait staff are told to act casual and cool - like they're not really servers. Several gave off that vibe as we tried to make eye contact to get our order in. Not terribly helpful explaining the menu either. Perhaps we were too uncool! On the plus side, the food was amazing and original - tacos, calamari, the best Chinese greens we've ever had, soup, and, finally, fantastic hot donuts for dessert. Received food quickly too after ordering, and the service did get more helpful as we stayed longer."
    Dined on 11/21/2013
  • "The food and service were excellent. This is my second visit and I was wowed again! We were a group of 10 and it was easy share the plates and try a variety of dishes. I would highly recommend the fish tacos and any of the curries. I think this is one of the best restaurants in Ottawa."
    Dined on 11/15/2013
  • "Decent food but overpriced...but that's what you get in the Market."
    Dined on 11/9/2013
  • "I come from Toronto regularly to eat at this restaurant - Love the ambience, the staff and the food. Jonathan has a great team working for him."
    Dined on 11/9/2013
  • "Great night out for our anniversary. I booked way in advance and we were seated at the romantic table in the upper level. Totally made our night! Fantastic service from Cam! Incredible cocktails, loved the lobster green curry, the donuts, as always, were a shining moment. We'll be back!"
    Dined on 11/3/2013
  • "Four of us went for dinner on a Saturday night. We agreed that this was one of the best meals that we had had in a very long time. My husband and I shared the Korean Pork Taco (amazing), the Beef Wraps (very tasty) and the turkey - which was the best turkey i have ever had! Our friends had the dumplings, steak and artic char which they raved about throughout the meal. Our server was also one of the best we've had in a while. She was friendly, honest and extremely knowledgeable. HIghly, highly recommend a trip to Sidedoor! We will certainly be back!"
    Dined on 11/3/2013
  • "One of our top ten restaurants, we enjoyed everything about the side door! Service, food, atmosphere truly delightful."
    Dined on 11/3/2013
  • "We all really enjoyed the food at Side Door, it was my recommendation and I had enjoyed it the last time as well. Great place to go with a group of friends interested in a sharing style menu and interesting cocktail menu. The food was great once again and I would highly recommend it to others again. The noise level was a bit loud for intimate conversation, but it was obvious that it is a popular place and the noise level was due to the enthusiastic patrons and their chatter...a weeknight might be quieter. Great atmosphere though!"
    Dined on 11/2/2013
  • "I enjoyed my experience this time as well as many times that I have been in. I have recommended to many people to try it out as well as I have brought many friends and clients along with me."
    Dined on 10/24/2013
  • "It was my first time at this restaurant and I was looking forward to it. I was not disappointed. We were there early, 5:00 so it was quite quiet and easy to have some great conversation with my friend who I hadn't seen in a long time. By the time we left, the noise level had elevated and not sure that we could have had the same experience if we had arrived later. The service was excellent and our waiter was very helpful in suggesting a menu. Overall it was a very good experience and I will definitely return."
    Dined on 10/17/2013
  • "Diner was fabulous! It stared without waiter Cam explaining how the dining style Worked then we shared zucchini Rangoon, melt in your mouth calamari, crispy fish tacos, lobster curry, black bean chicken, and mushroom salad. It was all unreal. Lots of greens accompanied the dishes which I like. The portion sizes were appropriate for what you pay. Anyone who love sharing plates will love this place."
    Dined on 10/12/2013
  • "We have been to Sidedoor several times and the experience is amazing every time. The food, the service and the atmosphere keep us coming back!"
    Dined on 10/13/2013
  • "Way overpriced portions to small. Not allergy friendly"
    Dined on 10/11/2013
  • "What a great spot! The food was fabulous and the atmosphere fun and modern. Contemporary Asian cuisine describes it to a tee. We were also really delighted with the service - could not have been better. If we did not already have a reservation for the following night we would have gone back again!"
    Dined on 10/7/2013
  • "The food was great. A bit pricey for the larger sharing platters which weren't that large at all though. And the waiter was "meh". Not friendly, not helpful - just a waiter. No personality."
    Dined on 10/6/2013
  • "Our experience was less than enjoyable. Our waiter, Gunner, was very rude and unfriendly. This was our first time at this restaurant and I don't think we will be returning.The server never introduced himself. He never smiled and seemed very impatient with us. After he sort of explained the menu to us he said just order one item at a time and make it a long evening. I thought that was nice and so we took his advice. At the end of the meal he dropped the bill prior to asking us about dessert and coffee. He also proceeded to take my glass of wine before I was finished. I said I'm not done with my wine and he just abruptly put it down and walked away without saying a word! He never returned to the table!! Rude! Rude! Rude!"
    Dined on 10/4/2013
  • "Great atmosphere and service. Kitchen will accommodate all kinds of special diets so if you want to eat clean, Sidedoor is a good choice."
    Dined on 10/4/2013
  • "Fantastic spot for a night out on the town. Food was superb...Asian-influence, family style sharing, and the service was excellent. Go...to...Sidebar."
    Dined on 10/1/2013
  • "A friend and I had an early dinner at Sidedoor before a show. We were very pleased with our small plates (pulled pork tacos, green papaya salad, tomato salad and salmon) and my glass of Sancerre was delicious. Friendly service. A bit expensive but not unreasonable for the location. I'd been there for a bachelorette party before - good place to go with a group, menu is varied enough to appeal to everyone."
    Dined on 9/29/2013
  • "Thai inspired fusion. Delicious food. Our dinner put in one the list of our favourite Ottawa restaurants. Will definitely go back."
    Dined on 9/29/2013
  • "This was the first time we had dined at Side Door. We had lunch and were very please overall. The waitress made our cosmopolitans and when she served them, she was quite reluctant it they would be to our liking. Honestly, they were the best I ever had, she said it was only the second time she had made them. We asked her what she recommended. She said the noodles with the mixed vegetables and bbq'd albacore tuna. It was delicious. We also had the lobster bisque. Small bowl, but good. We were surprised that the only desert was gelato or cookies. That was a disappointment. We also had 2 glasses of Pinot Grigio, very small, for $10.00 each. Overall, a very nice experience. Staff seemed a little young and inexperienced."
    Dined on 9/25/2013
  • "The food was excellent, the service was great. I found the ambiance was really nice, if you like quiet restaurants this might not be the best place for you."
    Dined on 9/25/2013
  • "We really enjoyed our evening at Side door. Love the sharing concept! Drinks, food and wine list were all enjoyable. Will be going back next time we are in town."
    Dined on 9/15/2013
  • "this was our first time dining here but won't be our last - the service was great - love the fact the staff work together as a team and make sure everything and everyone is taken care of. good food, great "cocktail" list, good wine and nice selection of wine by the glass."
    Dined on 9/13/2013
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