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The Clarendon/The Hyde, Ottawa, ON

The Clarendon/The Hyde

4.2
4.2
393 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for creative cocktails


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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Canadian, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (613) 422-5111
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 393 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Clarendon/The Hyde offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic meals, cocktails, and service." Its inviting atmosphere, especially in the courtyard patio, is perfect for brunch or a laid-back night out. While some dishes need improvement, the attentive staff and "great service" make it worth a visit.

393 Reviews
  1. Carol

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for brunch. I don’t think they really understand what people are looking in a brunch. The menu is heavy on poached eggs. The serving sizes are too big for the average person (ie. Clarendon or English breakfast) or two small to be a meal (waffles, which came with a paltry amount of fruit). Dishes that should have come with a side of toast did not (smoked meat hash which btw was also pretty devoid of smoked meat. The service was uneven. One in our party asked for pepper so they brought pepper but no salt. Odd. Coffee was served with exactly the number of sugar you requested. refills on coffee was not offered. When you asked for it you also had to ask for more sugar. Toast was not buttered. Butter wasn’t offered and again we had to ask. The food wasn’t bad but I likely wouldn’t go back due to value for money. They isn’t a lot for them to change to be a great bunch spot but they are important things.

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  2. lisa

    Saxony

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing restaurant and the chef Liam was the best.

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  3. Val

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere. The service was a bit slow but the drinks were very delicious. The food was good but overpriced for basic food with some added garnishes, it felt like.

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  4. Karin

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, great service and interesting atmosphere.

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  5. Carollane

    Panama

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Average food, subpar service, and ok ambience. If you’re in the Byward Market and want just a drink it’s an acceptable option but definitely not good for a meal.

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  6. Linda

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a very enjoyable meal. Nice restaurant. Our server, RJ, did a great job and accommodated our special requests. The Mezze Platter was fabulous and we also enjoyed the four cheese pizza which was a very rational portion. Good value and we will certainly return.

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  7. Lisa

    Ottawa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good but portions are not very generous. The menu felt a bit too summer-y as there was lots of cold dishes (like salads, etc), while it was already a cold autumn day. The ambience is nice, but it was already too cold to sit on the terrace which is even nicer.

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  8. christine

    Naples

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good choice. Nicoise salad is a nice size and well prepared.

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  9. Shawn

    Ottawa

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful courtyard setting. Bland, over-priced food and desserts that weren’t available. Service was quick though.

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  10. Ingrid

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely patio. Food was underwhelming. Ordered the "house" Clarendon chicken pot pie, it had an overly burnt flavor. Would not recommend. I sent it back and ordered the meatballs, which were good. My friends enjoyed a pizza, which really was flatbread. Staff is friendly and accommodating.

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The Clarendon/The Hyde is rated 4.2 stars by 393 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for The Clarendon/The Hyde

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 Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Canadian, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Non-Smoking
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