Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar

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1. HG

   HeatherG

   San Francisco

   9 reviews

   4.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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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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2. AS

   AmandaS

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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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

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall1food1service3ambience5

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

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   LauraA

   Toronto

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall3food3service4ambience4

   Food was average but the decor and service are amazing!

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   Fussyeater

   Toronto

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on March 10, 2023

   overall4food4service4ambience5

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

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6. EA

   EliseA

   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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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Ottawa

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 9, 2023

   overall1food1service2ambience5

   Food made me sick

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Ottawa

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 4, 2023

   overall3food4service2ambience5

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

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9. MP

   MichaelP

   Ottawa

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   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

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    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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11. JC

    JasonC

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

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

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    Jdxxxxxxxxxdxddddddddddd

    Toronto

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2023

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    Ambiance and service was lovely; we sent back all of our food except one order. Very disappointing.

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13. KV

    KarenV

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Sidedoor is my go to for an excellent dining experience. Food is wonderful, service professional, always guaranteed to be a perfect experience!

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    Gleepy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2023

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    The service was patient, easy going and quietly very competent. The food was flawless, with the green curry beautifully spiced with a side bowl of lots of jasmine rice. I will go back here again in a heartbeat. Heartily recommend.

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15. GN

    GregN

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Haven’t been in a while. Great evening!

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    svey

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2023

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    The food was incredible! Everything was so flavourful, and plates were very generously sized for tapas. The cocktails were delicious and expertly crafted. Service was polite and quick.

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17. SB

    ShaneB

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

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    The food was amazing! I took my 70 year old father who does not typically like to venture too far from the standard meat and two veg - he absolutely loved it. Every dish was awesome, cocktails were excellent and the service was spot on. We’ll be back again!

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    AlineM

    Ottawa

    28 reviews

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    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    I love the atmosphere and the setting. Spacious, bright, stylish, different levels and areas make it quite attractive. Great service and tasty food. The tuna tartare is delicious.

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19. A

    Antoine

    Montreal

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    Average at best. Salad and soft shell crab was good. The tacos were tasteless. Been at sidedoor several times and sadly quality is going down.

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20. PL

    PurpleLuxirie

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4

    Service wasn't good, but food was! Love their donuts!

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21. MB

    MichaelB

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3

    We arrived at approx. 6:30 pm. Our server was very friendly and polite but the service was quite slow despite the restaurant not being very busy at that time. It appeared that the restaurant was understaffed. We initially ordered the seafood platter with various sides. Our server then returned to advise that there were no more seafood platters available. We then made other choices, including 2 ramen noodle bowls. Our server again returned to advise that the ramen bowls were also not available and that they were going to be removed from the menu altogether. We therefore had to change our order once again. We were disappointed to have to order items from the menu that were not our first or second choices. The food that we ordered was fine but not exceptional. The meal was quite overpriced in my opinion and did not live up to my expectations based on the restaurant's reputation or my previous visits. Unfortunately, for these reasons, would not recommend this restaurant.

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22. JC

    JonathonC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

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    Food was great, service was mediocre. There for an anniversary dinner, server made us feel like we elders wasting his time.

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23. JS

    JuliaS

    Ottawa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

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    This is our 3rd time coming here and it was a wee bit disappointing this time. The gluten free options were very limited on this menu. The Vietnamese pancake was burnt. Either they cooked it too long or the pan was too hot, it was burnt and bitter. You could scrape the burnt off the pancake. It was not the light char that it usually is. The pulled pork tacos were mediocre at best. The Chinese greens were delicious as were the not spicy noodles. We’ll be waiting for the next menu changes before deciding if we want to try again. Hopefully, there will be more gluten free options next time around. Our server, Steph, was very nice.

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24. K

    Kathleen

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 27, 2022

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    Food, service and atmosphere were all great. Fewer options than we would have liked for vegetarian dishes.

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    Kellyann

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Quiet ambiance, service was great and food was amazing.

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26. C

    Coletan

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience5

    Very nice spot, drinks took long to get to our table. Waitress was very nice, bathrooms were very nice and clean. Ambiance was nice. Would recommend.

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    jojo

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2022

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    Super disappointed. The food was not good and it was very overpriced. But wouldn’t even have enjoyed it if it was free.

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience5

    Food was delicious. Service was slow but our server was helpful and friendly.

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Awesome experience. Great food, ambience and service!

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30. LP

    LorenaP

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2022

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    Lovely spot; liked the decor and the food was great. Service was slow for a lunch meeting; likely added 30 minutes to the time it took for us to eat.

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31. JL

    JacquieL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2022

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    Great food, ambiance and service. Only criticism would be the state of the washrooms which were messy and not up to par re cleanliness.

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    BruceL

    Ottawa

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2022

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    We had a bunch of sharing plates and tacos - all were beautifully prepared and delicious. Our server went to the trouble of splitting a cocktail in two glasses, both appointed with edible flowers - he was also super friendly and attentive! I'm a regular at Side Door, so I'm never disappointed with anything

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33. P

    Pedro

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Always good here.

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34. JO

    JacquelineO

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2022

    overall2food2service4ambience1

    Same piece of meat used in the lettuce wraps as the striploin with a $29 difference. Stick to the sides. Mains were underwhelming

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35. GC

    GabrielleC

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2022

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    The food was absolutely phenomenal, so was the atmosphere and ambiance. We will be back for sure!

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    Iaink

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2022

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    Sidedoor is a wonderful place for drinks or dinner. The courtyard in the summer is fun and the interior space is an interesting mix of atrium and levels. The service is fantastic! and I especially recommend the shrimp curry! I have been several times and and I'm back later in this month again!

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37. VV

    VivianV

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2022

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    Starters were amazing, try-out all of them. Mains good quality and tasty but less then expected. Ambiance is great. Good to visit when in Ottawa.

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    Newt

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2022

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    Food seems rushed and was somewhat ok. Presentation was nice but I got hints of “old” or food that had been sitting for a while. The chicken thighs in the dish were stringy and dry which is not typical. I had thoughts and feelings that I could have done better myself which is unusual for me. May have just been a bad night in the kitchen but at 200 plus dollars for a dinner for two I may not go back

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39. MD

    MDRR

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2022

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    Food was insanely overpriced for the quality that was given. All of the images of plates seen on their website were no longer being served. The gong bao chicken was more of a soup rather than dish. The nine dollar side of bland noodles was not worth it and the service subpar. Waitress did not come check on table very often and was not very accommodating. The spicy beef tacos was the only good thing we tried on the menu but you can go to any Mexican restaurant to get better tacos at a cheaper price. Their sunset aperol was also pretty good and the venue was nice. Still, would not recommend.

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40. GM

    GabriellaM

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2022

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    One of the worst experiences. The hostess was very kind, and we were so excited to try out this place, but our server was absolutely terrible. He forgot to punch in half of our order, barely interacted with us and never came by the table to check on the food or us. Seemed like he was just in a rush to get us out. Very poor experience for my friends who were visiting.

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