Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar

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   Geordie

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   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 3 days ago

   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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   Sam

   Ottawa1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

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

   Boyfriend and I did a "knock off" Valentine dinner the day before to avoid big crowds and overpriced menus. We were NOT disappointed. We considered the tasting menu offered, but decided to get our own mix of plates. Our server, Danielle, suggested 3-5 plates would be a good number for us and we went with it. 2 Tacos - Fish and Beef Both great but the beef stood-out. Had a discussion specifically about going back for a Taco Tuesday because of it, Pork Belly Bao Buns Did not expect the blueberry compote to be so complimentary.. LOVED them. We were also unsure if it would be presented braised (like the other pork belly on their menu) or cripsy.. Crispy and PERFECT Pork & Shrimp Dumplings We were skeptical because an online review described them as "ok" and that they could find better at their grocery store.. Please forward me the address of the grocery store you use because DAMN. These were an open-faced, flavorful delight. Yellowfin Tuna Sashimi We've had Tuna Sashimi before and liked it, but this was a little different. Thicker pieces than we anticipated and so. damn. good. Sichuan Pretzel Bites This was probably our least favourite dish, but not because it wasn't great but because it wasn't as special as the other dishes. The portion and flavour was great, dips were awesome. Can't wait to go back.
   

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    Tim

    Montreal2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 10, 2025

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

    Great place, tasteful decor, quiet surroundings, food was way above expectations. We were two couples and everyone raves about the food.
    

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