Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar

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1. KM

   KayleighM

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Food wasn’t good, super over priced. Tofu was extremely spicy, duck tacos had jalapeños and avocado on it when that wasn’t listed on the menu. I can’t have avocados since I’m allergic and didn’t realize it and ate 2 bites so I had to leave.

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2. MO

   MissOttawaM

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 13, 2022

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   The calamari was excellent but the rest of the meal was disappointing. The dumplings were very heavy on the dough, the beef curry was just OK, the fish was nice but the noodles that came with them were overcooked and soggy. Our waitress was charming the venue nice and I believe even the owner was there helping to get the dishes to the tables which was nice to see. I couldn’t recommend this restaurant based on the food but we had our drinks on time and a lovely bottle of wine with nice company.

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3. JC

   JenC

   Toronto

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on May 13, 2022

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   Great service , drinks and yummy food! Great vibe and fun spot !

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4. HP

   HeatherP

   Phoenix

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on May 12, 2022

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   Celebration for a friend’s birthday. Their famous donut dessert was served on a piece of slate with a candle. Very thoughtful. Excellent luncheon.

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5. JS

   JeffS

   Manitoba

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 11, 2022

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   I brought some friends from out of town and they loved it

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6. PG

   PatriciaG

   Mexico City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on May 11, 2022

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   Cuentan con un menú variado de comida de Asiática y de otras regiones. La comida fue muy buena en combinación de sabor y condimento. La atención del personal muy buena, siempre atentos y amables.

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   kristinb

   Chicago

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 8, 2022

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   Great space. Slow service and don’t order the sweet and sour chicken dish. Donuts are amazing and would go back just to have them again.

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8. M

   Mame

   Ottawa

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 7, 2022

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   Food is amazing and great customer service. Stephanie was very nice 😊.

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   Andrea

   Toronto

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 3, 2022

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   The evening started well with a bottle of sparkling wine as we were there to celebrate my husband's birthday. Our appetizers were very good but took a long time to be delivered. After another very long time we received part of our main course. We were finally able to flag down a server to ask if he could ask OUR server where the rest of our meal was. Our server appeared to inform us that "another table stole" it. Seriously? A customer actually went into the kitchen and stole our food? We finally got a replacement order after we had already finished the part of the meal it was meant to accompany. All in all, an extremely disappointing evening, particularly as it was meant to be a celebration.

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2022

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    Very inconsistent service, we had four different servers. The table was set with a dirty plate. The table seat had leftover food crumbs. The menu has vegan options but they were basic and raw. The curry was average. With so many better options close by, not likely to return.

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11. MM

    MeganM

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2022

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    Superb service and delicious food. We enjoyed every bite.

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12. AC

    AlbertC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2022

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    Normally Sidedoor is one of our favourite restaurants in Ottawa. For whatever reason, our most recent meal was disappointing. The panang beef was particularly poor- it was dry, chewy and tasteless. Our waitress was kind enough to take it off the bill.

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13. AL

    AnnikL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2022

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    Amazing experience, quality plates and service. Will go back!

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14. D

    Deary

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2022

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    Early dinner due to concert at Canada Tire Center. We advised our server that we were on a tight schedule and she was so helpful. She was friendly, offered dining suggestions. Outstanding food and service.

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2022

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    Une première visite, qui sera répétée.

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16. T

    Tina

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2022

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    The lamb paya, coconut fritter and gong bao chicken were fantastic, would recommend ordering a side of rice per our server’s suggestion. For cocktails we ordered the cleanse, gimlet and mojito. All were great. Our server was helpful and considerate with our dietary restrictions. Would recommend all of the above and the desserts (donuts and vegan ice cream). I also noticed how comfy the booths were, which I really appreciate. Can’t wait to return.

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17. BP

    BPow

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2022

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    Poor service. Food was terrible. Tuna sashimi was chewy and tasted old. Beef baos had weird taste. Beef curry was okay. But I found all the meat tasting stale and old. I paid $200 for dinner and it was NOT worth a penny.

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18. AE

    AliciaE

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2022

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    An amazing evening! Server was very nice, made sure we had everything we needed. The food was very good, we had crispy duck tacos with the braised beef bao buns as an appetizer, which were very tasty, followed with the black cod as the main course. We wanted to try something new, and we were not disappointed!

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19. SD

    ScottD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2022

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    Food was fantastic! The selection of both food and drink was very impressive. We will definitely return.

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20. K

    Kyla

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2022

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    Excellent server, great ambience, & tasty cocktails. The Cleanse is 10/10

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21. R

    R007

    Montreal

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2022

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    Very good food, but very slow service. We arrived at 7 pm with our 7yo daughter and got our entrees at 9h30!! We understand the kitchen was overwelmed, but let’s just say it’s not kid friendly if you have to wait that long. Thankfully our daughter is so well behaved and stayed calm. We were not hungry anymore it was so late, but the food was good. The waitress was really nice.

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22. M

    Martita

    Ottawa

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2022

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    Food was great, service was fine,the room was a little cold on a grey day.

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23. CA

    CaitlinA

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2022

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    The food was fantastic and the service excellent. The server was knowledgeable when asked regarding food items specific to my dietary needs and gave excellent advise on modifications. Her recommendation, the Coconut Fritters, was amazing!

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 5, 2022

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    Sebastian was great :)

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25. T

    Tabitha

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 4, 2022

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    Was really disappointed to see that staff were not masked and that masking was not encouraged. I know it's not "the rule" but many places are continuing to encourage practices that help keep staff and customers safe. I definitely won't be back until after the pandemic is behind us, and perhaps not even then.

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26. MO

    MarketOTT

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2022

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    Vietnamese crepe was burnt badly. Steak was overseasoned and overcooked. Serving a steak on a sizzling platter sounds good. But a rare steak quickly turns medium well. I saw that the cooks had tried to insulate the steak off the hot iron plate using the vegetables. But they ended up getting burnt too. Maybe the executive chef wasn't there on a Wednesday night? But it was one of the worst meals I've had in a while. Also, they don't have mayonnaise to go with fries? The waitress apologized and brought "tasty sauce", which seems to be some variant of bernaise? Maybe with fish sauce added? Not great...

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27. PK

    PhilK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2022

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    Visited on Saturday at noon to avoid loud atmosphere. The papaya salad was so fresh satisfying. The duck tacos are unique and tortillas homemade and authentic. I could eat the miso cod every day. Rare combination of tasty, fresh yet healthy. The lamb paya was sublime. My dad made the original version of this dish better than anyone so it would take a lot to impress me. Hats off to the chef for a unique and delicious blend of dal with fall-off-the-bone lamb shank and a lovely compliment of pomegranate and fresh cilantro. Lovely ambience, great service (though it was not busy). Pricey but worthwhile.

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28. JB

    JulieB

    Montreal

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2022

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    Delicious food and great service! I will go back to that nice restaurant soon.

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29. NV

    NatashaV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2022

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    We had a knowledgeable, patient and engaging server for a casual business lunch.

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30. LH

    LaurieH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2022

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    Food is way above average with variety, attention to plating, reasonably priced for the quality

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31. DP

    DanielleP

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2022

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    Lovely atmosphere and good service! Would go back and would recommend !

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32. C

    Chris

    Ottawa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2022

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    Tasty mex-asian fusion. Good service, nice ambiance and stone decor. Meals and sides ideal for sharing.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2022

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    Best Asian food! Best kung pao chicken and drinks!! Love the star anise ice cream

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2022

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    Everything was perfect. The food was craveable and hard to part with. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. It was so good we nearly went back for lunch the next day. Guaranteed we’ll return.

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35. GL

    GabrielleL

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2022

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    Love the ambiance and unique asian fusion. Great couples night out.

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36. IH

    IreneH

    Ottawa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2022

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    The menu is not my favourite food, but we were really happy that the restaurant was open for lunch. The inside of the restaurant in the atrium is a very pleasant place to eat. The service was very good, and the food was good. No complaints at all, and I hope that the restaurant remains open after all the difficult times that businesses have gone through over the past two years.

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37. LJ

    LynneJ

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2022

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    Wings were dry Otherwise tasty tapas! Awesome service and nice chic setting!

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2022

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    Great server, very personable. Introduced my friend a long time Ottawa’s person to the restaurant she loved it

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39. AF

    AlainF

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2022

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    A nice restaurant for couples and with friends. Food is prepared fresh daily.

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    Nick

    Ottawa

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2022

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    The service was very slow. We waited 5 minutes at door before being seen to a table. I had ordered a drink to pair my meal but by the time I got the drink i was already done my meal. The ramen we ordered had next to no broth and was very very oily.

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