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Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar, Ottawa, ON

Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar

4.7
4.7
1253 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Contemporary Asian
18 B York Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 5T5

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
Inspired by the street food of Southeast Asia, SIDEDOOR Restaurant offers an elegant, sharing-style dining experience sure to bring people together. Available for dine-in or takeout, we are renowned for our fresh, local produce and our unique use of exotic spices and ground curries. Chef Ben Landreville has created a tantalizing menu, placing an emphasis on Asian-inspired tacos and main dishes. Don't forget to end your dining experience with warm, hand-made donuts sure to please your sweet tooth!

We look forward to welcoming you soon!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (613) 562-9331
  • Website
    http://www.sidedoorrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Ben Landreville
  • Private party facilities
    With it's grand space, private room, semi-private bar and stone walls SIDEDOOR is a great place for anything from a corporate event, family gathering to a wedding or rehearsal dinner.
  • Location
    18 B York Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 5T5
  • Neighbourhood
    ByWard Market
  • Cross Street
    Sussex
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

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What 1,253 people are saying

Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar offers a "wonderful contemporary Asian dining experience" with standout dishes like the Popcorn Thai Chicken, Scallion Gnocchi, and "delicious donuts." The ambiance is "cozy but modern," featuring high ceilings and rock walls. "Outstanding service" and an impressive fusion menu ensure a memorable visit.

1,253 Reviews

  1. Amanda

    Ottawa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best of menu is amazing and the perfect way to eat all of the best items at Sidedoor. Come hungry though haha

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  2. Catherine

    Toronto9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I would recommend having a few Asian beer options on the menu, such as Asahi, Tsingtao or Tiger.

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  3. Geoff

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice food in a great space, and not too expensive.

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  4. Esther VIP

    Calgary5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10! The tacos and Bao buns were soooo goood! I haven’t had anything quite tasty like that in a while! The donuts were also really good Love the ambience and vibe of the place overall! Will definitely be back here

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  5. Rafal

    Ottawa2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food. Outstanding service, very low noise level, which made it comfortable to have a quiet conversation.

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  6. Seher VIP

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I stopped by for a quick dinner while in town for a conference—we’re both from Toronto and were genuinely impressed! The food, ambiance, and especially the service from Jeff were all top-notch. He was fantastic! We were looking for something light yet satisfying, and the dishes did not disappoint. The Popcorn Thai Chicken and Scallion Gnocchi were absolutely delicious, and the kimchi—wow, it was out of this world! Everything was flavorful, filling, and beautifully presented. Highly recommend checking this place out if you’re in the area!

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  7. Karen

    Ottawa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brought another friend who was new to this restaurant, they will be back. Food was amazing as always!

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  8. Kala

    Toronto4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is excellent and great service, recommend sharing

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  9. Mai Chi VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good quality-cost meal. Very Experienced and kind server Jeff. Lovely restaurant with high ceiling and modern decor. We will be back!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our Server was the kindest, the food was enjoyable I would suggest more items to be added to the menu, but over 4.5 out of 5 and would definitely visit again!

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Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 1253 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar

18 B York Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 5T5

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Sussex
  • Neighbourhood
    ByWard Market
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ben Landreville
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.sidedoorrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (613) 562-9331
  • Private party facilities
    With it's grand space, private room, semi-private bar and stone walls SIDEDOOR is a great place for anything from a corporate event, family gathering to a wedding or rehearsal dinner.

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