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Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar
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Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.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
  • "My new favorite dining spot in Ottawa. Amazing service. Never feel rushed. Perfect for date night! Atmosphere is subdued and rustic but modern. Food is unique and playful... And did I mention delicious? Perfect for foodies looking to try original dishes. Drink selection is fantastic! Try Herb's choice before dinner!"
    Dined on 7/26/2014
  • "wine at 3 times the cost at LCBO is outrageously too expensive"
    Dined on 7/26/2014
  • "We had two principal difficulties with the restaurant: first, the quality of food was very uneven! Tacos were very good, entrees tasteless, desert fine. The entree was salty and otherwise tasteless... at $28.00 plate! Second, the service was bad: our server began well, informative, attentive but not cloying. After taking the order, she disappeared. Totally. At the restaurant where you are encouraged to order plates to share, and 'as you go' we were expecting to be asked if we wanted to order more, or if we liked what we ate - we were asked this after we were done, by another server and never if we wanted to keep ordering. As it was, we did not. Lastly, the place is huge and has as much intimacy as a cavernous office with bad music..."
    Dined on 7/26/2014
  • "As I was speachless with all these senses' explosions when I tasted my choices, it is still difficult for me to describe the unfathomable secrets underlyning this terrific fine cuisine... One word: astonishing!"
    Dined on 7/14/2014
  • "Food was delicious and presentation deemed "Instagram-worthy" by teens!"
    Dined on 7/5/2014
  • "Love this place and the food is so fresh and delicious"
    Dined on 6/4/2014
  • "Great service. Food very tasty from the crispy white fish taco, to the calamari, the tuna sashimi, to the lobster in green curry. All yummy. It is sharing style small plates. You can't be in Arusha here. Do not miss the gourmet donuts! Amazing! Great night."
    Dined on 5/24/2014
  • "Food was good/ very good but seating at the back of restaurant was not comfortable. It was way too noisy: level of music, table next door and seats are not comfortable and way too heavy to move towards the table. When your customers make reservations they should have a choice of window table and in your questionnaire there should be a choice for too loud when you ask about noise level."
    Dined on 5/8/2014
  • "Was there a few years ago and preferred the menu then. Now its a tasting menu. Food choices were tasty, however the best part was the fresh baked donuts for dessert (and this is coming from someone who normally does not crave sweets!)."
    Dined on 5/3/2014
  • "Sticky table was the only wrinkle to a perfect outing"
    Dined on 4/18/2014
  • "best flavorful papaya salad. Calamari taco fresh but a little too subtle. Tuna appetizer was chintzy on the tuna, mabye a total of 1 oz. Fresh & an OK marinade but jalepanos take away from the nice delicate tuna. Artic char was excellent(4.5 stars), ate the crispy skin too. I think they should give you more vegetables. Could use more wines by the glass choices"
    Dined on 4/13/2014
  • "With its small lunch menu, this By Market resto offers fine fare. Great tacos with shrimp, fish, pork, beef, etc, all with hot peppers. Four of us ate well on 7 small plates and a salad. Really very tasty."
    Dined on 4/9/2014
  • "It was my first time in Ottawa and I was sceptical about the restaurant scene (coming from Toronto). After much deliberation, my bf and I decided to go and try Sidedoor based the reviews I read.First impression as we walked in was great. We were greeted from the hostess and showed to our table, where she made us aware that the kitchen was backed up a little from a big group that had walked in before and that food may come out a little late. The atmosphere was cool and energetic. Our server Loui was outstanding. Definitely would go back when in Ottawa again."
    Dined on 4/7/2014
  • "I've been there twice now and the food has always been stellar. This time the service left to be desired. I believe the server may have been inexperienced. The last time everything was fantastic"
    Dined on 4/5/2014
  • "I took two different business associates for lunch here on two separate days. The service was quick, the food outstanding and it was quiet enough for a good conversation. Portions were smallish but adequate. The only potential problem was the temperature rise at tables near the big windows when the sun shone through."
    Dined on 3/24/2014
  • "we were celebrating a birthday and requested in advance via the opentable app the deuce booth by the windows, and sidedoor was very accomodating! great to see that the app and restaurant are able to coordinate special requests when often times little details like that can be overlooked. our server was plesant, made sure to give us extra side plates for sharing! we ordered the papaya salad and lunch box to start - there are 2 tacos that accompany the box, and we were under the impression that we could choose 2 different tacos (1 fish 1 pork) for 1 box but when we received an extra box with 2 fish tacos and the original box of 2 pork tacos it was quite a surprise. no big deal seeing as we were famished, but clarification wouldve be nice!"
    Dined on 3/19/2014
  • "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
  • "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
  • "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
  • "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
  • "One of our top ten restaurants, we enjoyed everything about the side door! Service, food, atmosphere truly delightful."
    Dined on 11/2/2013
  • "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 11/2/2013
  • "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 11/2/2013
  • "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 11/1/2013
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