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Social - Ottawa, Ottawa, ON

Social - Ottawa

4.6 (1358)
CAN$51 and over
Bistro
537 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON K1N 6Z6

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
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!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, French / Canadian
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:45 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (613) 789-7355
  • Website
    http://www.social.ca/
  • 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
  • Location
    537 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON K1N 6Z6
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • 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

  • 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

Private dining

Menu

Social - Ottawa's menu was last updated on 11/23/2022.

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,358 people are saying

Social - Ottawa 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Good for business meals

  • Ottawa

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Ottawa

    Good for special occasions

  • Ottawa

    Good for business meals

  • Ottawa

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Ottawa

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Social in Ottawa offers an upscale dining experience with an inviting atmosphere. Guests praise its "fantastic food," impeccable service, and lovely ambiance. The duck confit and extensive wine list are highlights. The courtyard terrace with live jazz enhances the charm. While some mentioned service hiccups, the overall experience is "exceptional."
1,358 Reviews

  1. Jon VIP

    Toronto / Ontario8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was tremendous!! Everyone really enjoyed it and the ambience was perfect for our group. Thank you!

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  2. Simon

    Toronto / Ontario15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely experience - we will be back. Everything on the menu looks great, but can only try so much at one time.

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  3. Andrea

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Risotto dish was sparse. Pricing was a little high. Food was tasty

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  4. Tammy

    Montreal / Quebec6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The courtyard terrace with live jazz music set the perfect ambiance. Salmon & the mushroom chicken mains were lovely & the lemon lavender cheesecake was delicious! Extensive wine list. Service was prompt & friendly. Definitely recommend Social.

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  5. Todd

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was exceptional. The duck confit was particularly tasty as were the accompaniments.

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  6. Tanner

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice restaurant delicious food …… quite high recommend

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  7. Cedric

    Toronto / Ontario9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great brunch for Mother’s Day with impeccable service and great food!

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  8. mia

    Ottawa2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friends got really sick from the food!! However I personally found it good, however they had seafood and they both got extremely sick. I love social but seafood is something to be cautious of!

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  9. Felicity VIP

    London7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The new duck dish was excellent although the duck was supposed to be smoked but it didn’t taste that was. The music was too loud. My friend and I couldn’t hear what each other said. We asked for the music volume to be reduced and that helped

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  10. Lise

    Ottawa31 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The gnocchi pasta dish we ordered was terrible. Actually the worse I ever had. And the high price they charged ( for lunch) for this tiny dish was ridiculous . We were extremely disappointed.

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FAQs

Social - Ottawa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 789-7355.

Social - Ottawa is rated 4.6 stars by 1358 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Social - Ottawa

537 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON K1N 6Z6

Additional information

  • Cross street
    George / York
  • Neighborhood
    ByWard Market
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:45 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.social.ca/
  • Phone number
    (613) 789-7355
  • 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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