Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar

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   CatherineG

   Toronto

   20 reviews

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   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Excellent service in a modern, upscale ambience. Food choices were original and we greatly enjoyed the favourable dishes. Also, drink list was plentiful.
   

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   LeslieM

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Lovely place, great food, great service! Will come again and will recommend!..👍👍
   

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   dundasmom

   Toronto

   55 reviews

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   5.0

   55 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Delicious food;love the tacos, noodles, naan and donuts Great personable service
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Montreal

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on May 28, 2023

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   Best meal I have had in a really really long time. Cool restaurant, delicious drinks, food came out quick too (it wasn’t busy though). We’ll be back soon!!!
   

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   NeilM

   Toronto

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 27, 2023

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   The quality of the food has declined, parts of the tables were not clean and some of the glasses were dirty. Surprising for such a pricy place.
   

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   CarolyneB

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 25, 2023

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   Food was amazing and service was great. Tasting plates are the way to go!
   

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   Greview

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 25, 2023

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   Very bad small overpriced steak, mediocre rest of food
   

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   ColinR

   Chicago

   17 reviews

   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on May 23, 2023

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   The food was delicious - truly a cultural fusion. We ordered several starters rather than the entrées, and I’m glad we did. The lamb tacos were outstanding. The shashimi tuna was excellent although the sauce overwhelmed the fish a bit, but the tastes were delicious. Loved the plentiful avocado and cucumber salad. The soft shelled crab had nice flavour but I’d order more tacos -perhaps the mushroom teriyaki ones instead. The lime leaf ice cream is a definite repeat. The server was very helpful but the first dishes came almost immediately as we were sipping our cocktails, the third came out a bit later, then we waited a long time for the crab dish, and then a very long time for the ice cream (I was finishing my large post dinner coffee by then.) The restaurant had a number of guests but was not full and the staff were not rushed. The bill for drinks and starters (four were ample for 2) were surprisingly very reasonably priced. We’d certainly return.
   

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   Stuart

   Los Angeles

   12 reviews

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   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on May 22, 2023

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   Interesting and delicious menu options and great cocktails and service
   

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    GRock

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

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    Not sure whether this was post-pandemic effect…. The place needs a major clean up: from windows to tables and floors. Not sure what you use on your tables but plates and glasses stuck to it. The food was below average. From apps only tacos were good. The sweet and sour chicken was super dry and overcoooked. The crab appetizer had no flavor. The side chopped cabbage was weird. The beef curry from mains was ok’ish. The curry sauce was fine but the meat had no flavor. The snapper was too fishy. I guess Ottawa is not the best spot for seafood. The broth again was no flavor. I must say the service was great. But you must clean up and invest into flavors. Will not be coming back.
    

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    Ange

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

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    It was good to be back - first time since the beginning of the pandemic. The friendly service and delicious food were just as I remembered them. Well done!
    

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    Traveller

    Toronto

    35 reviews

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    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

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    Excellent excellent. Nourriture et personnel. Nous serons de retour très souvent.
    

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    LindaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

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    My lettuce wrap was sooooooo good. Beautiful ambiance. Great service!! My friend had the papaya salad and really enjoyed it.
    

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    Gfmom

    Orlando

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

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    Food was amazing and the service was great. Highly recommend the green curry shrimp and panna cotta.
    

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    Annick

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

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    The patio is sooo lovely, the service was great and the food was amazing!!
    

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    Cdnsunshine

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

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    Excellent meal and service. We had a business meeting and we were given a spot where we had a bit of quiet. Also the server was discrete yet attentive as needed. We asked for sharing plates and didn’t have any known allergies. We let the server decide on a variety of food based on moderate hunger levels. Wow, while I don’t know what I ate for certain, it was delicious and well presented. I have been there before and it is a great place.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

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    Nice place, very professional and friendly staff. I would recommend for any type of occasion.
    

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    LiviuD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

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    Amazing dinner with friends at Sidedoor. Asian fusion cuisine. We ordered the sashimi dish twice, it was so good.
    

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    HeatherK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

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    Great location, nice atmosphere and excellent food. Highly recommend
    

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    BigFella

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

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    My dining experience at Sidedoor was a mixed bag. The restaurant boasts a great room with a beautiful skylight, instantly setting the stage for an enjoyable evening. The ambiance was undeniably impressive, creating a lovely atmosphere for dining. The concept behind the food direction was commendable. Sidedoor seemed to strive for a unique culinary experience, offering a menu that promised innovation and creativity. The selection of dishes was intriguing, showcasing a fusion of flavors and ingredients that piqued my curiosity. However, where Sidedoor fell short was in the execution. While the ideas were there, the delivery of the dishes lacked finesse. Some of the plates arrived a bit sloppy, with haphazard presentation and inconsistent flavors. It felt as though the kitchen was trying to do too much without focusing on the basics of execution. This compromised the overall dining experience. Despite the underwhelming execution, Sidedoor managed to salvage the experience to some extent due to its beautiful space. The captivating skylight and elegant room added a touch of sophistication and charm. The ambiance alone almost made up for the shortcomings in the food. Ultimately, my experience at Sidedoor was average. While the restaurant has a lot of potential with its stunning environment and interesting food direction, it fell short in the execution of the dishes. If they can refine their techniques and pay closer attention to detail, Sidedoor could truly become a remarkable dining destination.
    

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    Major

    Calgary

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 4, 2023

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    Poor, inattentive service despite the place being almost empty. Menu is fine, but a little all over the place. Food quality was ok, but nothing special. No one checked on us the whole time, after the food arrived.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

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    We had a good time at Sidedoor. Our server, Geoff, was great. The food was delicious and the place had a nice, romantic ambiance. Would definitely recommend and we’ll be back!
    

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    NathT

    Montreal

    8 reviews

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    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2023

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    Very very good Asian fusion food, but overpriced like so many restaurants in Ottawa unfortunately. I guess it is the new reality:( . That being said I would go back for the additictive green papaya salad, the Vietnamese crepe with shrimp, the spicy beef tacos and the luscious green Thai curry.
    

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    KyleK

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

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    Absolutely amazing dinner! They have two sashimis that were amazing and super creative. Their tacos were also fabulous and super creative. I really enjoyed my dinner, highly recommend for an elevated dinner.
    

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    martinao

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

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    We made reservations for our anniversary dinner and we’re disappointed by getting one of the worst tables despite the fact the restaurant was not at all busy and more than half the tables were available. The food was not as good as I had remembered. Fish tacos had way too much cabbage, Thai chicken appetizer tasted greasy and burnt, the braised beef was pretty good. Drinks were great, service was really good. It was ok. Nothing special and will probably return at some point but not for a special occasion and won’t be craving the food to entice me back sooner.
    

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    Joanna

    Montreal

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

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    The price is mainly charged for the location, the food is nothing special. Either too salty or too spicy, not very sophisticated.
    

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    JohanneB

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

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    Nous avons passé un très beau moment dans votre resto. Tout était parfait merci !!🙏💝
    

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    MichS

    Ottawa

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

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    Always a treat to visit and enjoy their scrumptious meals. Even with my food intolerance I was able to enjoy the lettuce wraps with beef appetizer and braised beef Curry as my main. Really well done and the service was impeccable. Highly recommend.
    

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    Lucb

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2023

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    Amazing location! Great food and super good service.
    

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    HeatherG

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

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    Creative menu, everything we ordered was very good! Tacos are remarkable, portions are generous and the donuts are a must-have! Service was very attentive and the ambience is warm and stylish. Would highly recommend!
    

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    AmandaS

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

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    The best calamari I have ever had. Everything on the menu looked incredible and our server was very knowledgeable regarding what was in each dish ti ensure things were dairy free for us
    

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    FirasA

    Ottawa

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

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    The food was terrible for the price paid. Calamari was raw. Steak was dry and cold.
    

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    LauraA

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

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    Food was average but the decor and service are amazing!
    

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    Fussyeater

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

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    Very nice atmosphere. Menu a little unusual. A bit hit and miss.
    

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    EliseA

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

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    Had never been before and went in with no idea what to expect for environment, food, or service, and we had an incredible time! Splitting ~5 starters across 4 people was the perfect amount of food and the price was right. Drinks were delicious, service was on point, and the ambience was beautiful and intimate despite being a really large restaurant. Obviously, could not recommend this place enough and we will be back!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience5

    Food made me sick
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

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    Good food, service was okay- waiter wasnt the most welcoming
    

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    MichaelP

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

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    It was good as it always is. The prices have gone up by a very substantial amount, and while it has always been expensive, these increases are unjustifiable.
    

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    carlp

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

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    Food was amazing from presentation to taste. Our server seemed fairly new at her craft as her timing was off and we were told to hurry on a course due to the next course coming out. We found her to be some what disengaged and condescending.
    

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    JasonC

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

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    Exceeded our expectations on every level. Simply a fantasy meal and experience.
    

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