Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Ottawa4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   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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   Carlos

   Montreal2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Bread cake with black sesame ice-cream is under rated. Just do it. Best item on menu. Black cod was very nice.
   

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   Geordie

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Located in the heart of the market, tucked away off the a major street. Loved the decor & layout - spacious, high ceilings, rocks walls, chandeliers, different levels, and a section with floor to ceiling (inclusive) windows. Our waiter was attentive & friendly but unobtrusive. Menu choices were kept within a reasonable quantity and food was very tasty.
   

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   Paul

   Montreal3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Modern take on traditional Asian dishes very impressively executed. I was very impressed.
   

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   Lisa

   Ottawa3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious dinner with my nephew and the service was friendly and helpful. Have been to Sidedoor many times and it did not disappoint. We’ll be back.
   

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   Jon VIP

   Toronto8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My favourite restaurant in Ottawa. Incredible contemporary Asian dining experience.
   

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   Sylvie

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food and wonderful service. Great ambiance. Will be back soon!
   

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   Sarah

   Ottawa3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   We loved the food! The service was a bit slow last night, compared to other times we’ve gone. The hockey game being on TV was also a bit distracting!
   

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   Alan

   Ottawa5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Our dinner was a great experience all around. The atmosphere was great, the service was wonderful. We went for the 5 course valentines menu ($90 per person). For the most part, the food was delicious but there were a few exceptions. The breaded cauliflower had a huge lump of flour in it (literally powder inside our bite, but hey it happens!) and the prawns were not cleaned out (black stripe inside). We got our banana split at the end with melted ice cream which just wasn’t right and sloppy. I would hope that, for this price point, that the quality of food would be above par but it was a little below. Thanks otherwise for a great evening.
   

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    Laurie

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5

    Outstanding experience here for several reasons. First, I could hear my fellow guest talk across the table. The accoustics help to absorb competing sounds and it was not noisy at all. Second, the seating is very comfortable. Third, restrooms are clean and well stocked. Finally, the food is delicious including the coffee. Bonus marks for exquisite presentation, lovely glasses and beer tumblers. Spacious, welcoming restaurant. One more thing: best donuts I have tasted in well over 15 years. They are the real thing.
    

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