The Clarendon/The Hyde

Name: The Clarendon/The Hyde
Address: 11 George St, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1N 8W5
Telephone: (613) 422-5111
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

304 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary American

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Welcome to the Clarendon Tavern! Offering seasonal, locally sourced and handmade ingredients. Beautifully designed to embrace our heritage building roots with a modern twist. Chef Dave Godsoe was inspired by the vibrancy and character of the market when creating this menu. Sister restaurant to Eighteen, Social and Sidedoor.
Come in for Lunch, Brunch, Dinner, late night and handcrafted cocktails. Located in the heart of the Ottawa Byward Market.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 6 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Canadian, Gastro Pub
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(613) 422-5111
Website
http://www.theclarendon.ca/
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
11 George St, Ottawa, ON K1N 8W5
Neighbourhood
ByWard Market
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Non-Smoking

Duck Wings$18.00
Tarragon buttermilk quark, house pickles. Choice of brown butter buffalo, chipotle cherry BBQ, or sage and juniper dry rub.
Frites$8.00
Fried rosemary, asiago.
Scotch Egg$16.00
Chorizo, branston pickles.
Poutine$12.00
Beast gravy, fresh curds, herbs.
Smoked Popcorn Paneer$17.00
Panko cornmeal crust, tomato chutney.
Simple Greens Salad$12.00
Mixed baby greens, cherry tomato, cucumber, pickled red onion, shallot vinaigrette.
Clarendon Salad Board$22.00
Mesculin mix, cherry tomato, toasted corn, pickled vegetables, bacon, hard-boiled egg, buttermilk dressing, blue cheese or feta. Choice of seared prawns, paneer, or honey ham.
Charcuterie and Cheese$25.00
3 meats, 3 cheeses, house made pickles and jellies, dijon, crostini.

Pizza

Braised Beef$19.00
Pulled braised beef, sweet onion vinaigrette, le coprin mushroom, red pepper relish, tomme du haut goat cheese, artichoke hearts, arugula.
Duck Confit$20.00
Pulled duck confit, garsley, sautéed onion, brie, shaved apple, arugula, crispy sage.
Tomato Basil$18.00
Cherry tomato, tarrago pesto, fresh basil, buttermilk quark, balsamic.
Chicken Tikka$19.00
Tandoori chicken, tikka masala sauce, sauteed onion, fiore de latte, arugula, cilantro.

Large Plates

Clarendon Curry$26.00
Tomato curry, basmati rice, seasonal roasted vegetables, garlic naan bread. Choice of tandoori chicken or cashew paneer.
Rainbow Trout$34.00
Roasted fingerling potatoes, kale, buttermilk quark, beets, salted onion, brown butter vinaigrette.
Braised Beef$38.00
Garlic mashed potatoes, roasted seasonal vegetables, kale, espagnole.
Smoked Boneless Pork Loin Chop$34.00
Mustard spaetzle, roasted seasonal vegetables, sauteed greens, bacon mushroom cream.
Stuffed Sweet Peppers$28.00
Mushroom and lentil chorizo, black beans, toasted corn, spiced basmati, chimichurri.
Clarendon Burger$22.00
Potato bun, cheddar cheese, spring mix, pickles, tomato jam, frites, green salad.

Desserts

Dark Chocolate Pave$13.00
Chocolate mouse terrine, berry coulis, torched meringue.
Cranberry and Rum Raisin Bread Pudding$13.00
Whiskey butter sauce, vanilla ice cream.
Daily Sorbet$10.00
Please ask your server.

What 304 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Ottawa
Great for outdoor dining
Ottawa
Great for outdoor dining

304 Reviews

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Iamhere
Ottawa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Even though somewhat busy, service was good and food was good as well. Grateful for last minute reservations.
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JamesL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
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BradL
Atlantic Canada
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall3food2service2ambience4
Decent food quality but exceptionally disorganized staff….no one really seemed to be serving us. Initially, the bartender approached our table stating that he would be looking after us and was the one to take our orders. When our food took an extraordinary amount of time to be served, we asked him and he went to check saying it would be out momentarily. After more than another 10 mins we asked him again and he through up his arms and yelled from the bar…”Wish I knew…I am bartender!” When I called out asking if he was not our server he responded with “this is why I have runners”. When he came to table later, I told him this was inappropriate and unacceptable, he did apologize. Overall, bad first impression for people who just moved 100 feet away in Byward Market.
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HappyDiner
Ottawa
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Lovely dinner in the courtyard. Friendly and efficient service. And the food was good. I would definitely recommend dinner here.
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JohnV
Ottawa
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
We ate in the courtyard. The environment was lovely, the food very good and the staff friendly. We really enjoyed it.
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BrianM
Montreal
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Server. He remembered 9 orders and did not write anything down! Relaxing atmosphere and great food. Will return!
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AmilieS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful terrace. Food fancy and a lot of flavor. Perfect place for a date Night. I will go back gain for sure.
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DavidG
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, great food. Love the back patio. Will be back
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Berly
Toronto
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience5
Love the vibe here and the patio is great. The food though is mediocre. Had the tuna poke bowl and there was not much flavour. Tuna had zero taste. The trout was ok but very small portion. Love the patio and the style of the bar.
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Rob66
Ottawa
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were there for a birthday celebration and our waiter (Johnny?) was excellent. He matched our energy. The food was excellent :-)
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AndreaG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Delicious food and drinks! We would definitely go back. Our waiter was fantastic
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DebbieP
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
Restaurant was almost empty inside yet we were seated at the far end from bar… no one else there so not much ambiance. Took a long time for waiter to come to us even to take drink order. Never came to check on us once food arrived. We even had to get up and find a waiter to get us salt! Food okay. We were there using a gift card our daughter gave us for our anniversary… they love the Claredon.
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FrancineL
Montreal
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
A good casual restaurant with more affordable prices, given how much they have gone up overall. Good service. Patio seating in a more quiet environment, even with a live music player.
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JasonC
Toronto
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
We were unattended for 20 minutes after being seated. We left and went elsewhere for our anniversary date. Very disappointing.
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Melody
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
The food was terrible. The cups were dirty. It looked like the bright leftovers when I asked for a side of fruits
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John
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good selection and quality of food...weather co-operated so sat out on the patio! service was exceptional !!
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MargaretM
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, the beef brisket was incredible and the cocktails were delightful too. We had a very friendly and funny server which added to the experience. Beautiful terrace and environment. We lounged there for hours as the food took some time but it was worth the wait. Highly recommend!
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SandraM
Toronto
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience3
All fine, but couldn’t get passed the service, 1/2 hr to,place our order, had to chase the food,. Staff was pleasant but hard to find. To pack away extra pizza to take ( because had run out of time) , server just dropped the box on the table and we slid it off the plate ourselves. Food was good and price reasonable but I won’t go back.
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Afloat
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Food was very tasty, and fun,casual atmosphere. Service was slow, but we were chatting so may have been politeness.
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MicaelaN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service! Food was wonderful. Our server was quiet and really nice. Mimosa bar was a fun brunch touch.
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AxelleD
Ottawa
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience5
Service was a little slow, but there was a large table next to us. I had a pizza and the cheese tasted like nothing, but the cocktails were great.
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LauraM
Ottawa
14 reviews
vip
2.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience2
We made a reservation (7 hours in advance) however when we arrived at the restaurant, they didn’t have a table for us. So we were told there were two tables to choose from one by the entrance and the other table in the lounge that over looked into the dish pit. The server took a while to come greet us once seated but she was pleasant. The beef was good but my friend had ordered the pork chop which came very overcooked and the meat was dried out and tasteless. The server didn’t come by to check on the food. She kind of just disappeared. Finally the bartender came over and asked if we wanted anything else. Which we didn’t and he brought us the bill. Overall, it wasn’t a great experience. I’d rather spend my money elsewhere for that price in a place with better food, better service and better ambience.
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ChrisR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 1, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Very nice spot for lunch, especially if you're sitting in the courtyard. Food was very good. Would definitely go back.
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RachelF
Greater Boston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall3food4service1ambience4
We waited almost an hour to get our appetizer, which only came after I went and asked someone about it. They did comp it and were apologetic and attentive after that. The place itself it really cool, food is fine.
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XtelleG
Ottawa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience4
Inviting warm decor. The service was excellent and the cocktails refreshing Great spot for a date or just catching up with friends
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TheHappyDiner13
Toronto
36 reviews
1.0
36 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience2
We waited a while to be served. Many staff were gathered at the bar chattering with nothing to do. Our waiter was very sweet and accommodating. My husband ordered the burger. He enjoyed it. I’m vegan and ordered pizza. I was told the dough was frozen so there was no pizza. Very disappointed as I chose the restaurant by checking the menu online ahead of time. I ordered the Caponata. It was supposed to be an eggplant stew. It seemed to be a zucchini stew and spiced and salted heavily. I could not eat it. I was offered a menu to select something else but it took so long for our meal to come, I did not want to wait. I could not wait to leave. I felt management was lacking for a Friday night. I will not return.
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KellyL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food, sevice and ambiance. The patio in the courtyard makes it feel really out of the hussle and bussle of the market. We were a team of work colleagues so it gave us a chance to chat.
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Andie
Toronto
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience3
Even sigh a reservation, we were completely ignored. We sat at the table for 20 minutes with no service. Servers looked at us but nothing and they weren’t full.
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MichaelF
Ottawa
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
Food left something to be desired, wonderful service though.
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AlyciaB
Ottawa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great time on our first visit! Cocktails were very tasty and the cauliflower bites were so good we ordered a 2nd round! We will definitely be back.
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Denise
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall3food3service1ambience4
Service was very slow, but food was nice. The prices were also fair.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
We arrived shortly after the end of happy hour a little after 6 pm so initially service was a little slow but then very attentive service by RJ. He made the evening special and we will return. The pizzas were tasty (we tried both the mushroom and the beef brisket pizzas) and the fish was moist and flaky. We tried the new lemon dessert which was the perfect blend of sweet and tart. For three individuals with multiple drinks…our bill was around $150.
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Anonymous
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience2
Took over an hour to get our food. Server very inattentive. Food was good when we got it.
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JoeN
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience2
We get there - server who seats us asks if we want to sit outside… answer is no thank you… eye roll, and seated… wait over 10 minutes for a server to come around…. ordered 2 drinks. After enough time passes that we should have our drinks, I start keeping track. 20 MINUTES LATER we get our drinks, server apologizes, says drinks will be discounted. Another abnormal amount of time later,drinks are done (they were bad) and we get food (every item overcooked). We get the bill (finally), server types in $11,100 instead of $111 - no discounted drinks. Ok mistakes happen but cumulatively… I will never be back, worst experience ever -1/10.
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BrandonS
Toronto
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
The food was good, service was quick and ambience was lively. Pretty standard overall. The restaurant kind of smelled like bleach or dishwasher chemicals when we first walked in though…
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MorganL
Toronto
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience4
Not a lot of food options but the choices are okay. Drinks are good. Service wasn’t good but they may have just been understaffed.
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GAdb
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Good ambience, great service and good food. The wine selection is also perfect. Great for a date with a significant other
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HelenG
Toronto
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
We came here for Happy hour on a Saturday and we had a very good experience overall The cocktails were delicious, the food average We ordered a pizza from the happy hour menu which was ok not a pizza it was basically more like a flatbread with few ingredients on top,definitely not worth 24 dollars so it was ok that it was happy hour priced We will go back and try different options for cocktails and food as well
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JohnB
Las Vegas
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 7, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience3
I was really looking forward to my first visit to the Clarendon. Unfortunately, it was a less than average experience. Service was very slow, even though lots of staff, and hardly anyone in the restaurant. Food choice was very limited, and once we did eat, was very average , not great at all. Also quite expensive for what they did have. It's a lovely place inside, but that's all I can really say positive. We won't be back. The Brig, Auld Dubliner and Hesrt and Crown are close by, And FAR superior to The Clarendon.
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OpenTable Diner
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
L’ambiance, les serveurs, les cocktails, tout était parfait !
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The Clarendon/The Hyde is rated 4.3 stars by 304 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 6 times today

11 George St, Ottawa, ON K1N 8W5

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
ByWard Market
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Canadian, Gastro Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Non-Smoking

Website
http://www.theclarendon.ca/
Phone number
(613) 422-5111

The Clarendon/The Hyde

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

Snacks + Sharing

Duck Wings$18.00

Frites$8.00

Scotch Egg$16.00

Poutine$12.00

Smoked Popcorn Paneer$17.00

Simple Greens Salad$12.00

Clarendon Salad Board$22.00

Charcuterie and Cheese$25.00

Pizza

Braised Beef$19.00

Duck Confit$20.00

Tomato Basil$18.00

Chicken Tikka$19.00

Large Plates

Clarendon Curry$26.00

Rainbow Trout$34.00

Braised Beef$38.00

Smoked Boneless Pork Loin Chop$34.00

Stuffed Sweet Peppers$28.00

Clarendon Burger$22.00

Desserts

Dark Chocolate Pave$13.00

Cranberry and Rum Raisin Bread Pudding$13.00

Daily Sorbet$10.00

What 304 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

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Dining areas

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