Sidedoor
18b York St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5T5, Canada
Phone: (613) 562-9331
Website: http://sidedoorrestaurant.com/
Sidedoor in Ottawa is a 4.3-star Bar restaurant with 1,221 Google reviews, known for Honey Garlic Chicken and Donuts.
Why we love it
- Pan-Asian with modern fusion
- Great for sharing, romantic atmosphere, good for groups
- Attentive service with some inconsistencies
- Pan-Asian with modern fusion
- Located nearby
- Great for sharing, romantic atmosphere, good for groups
- Attentive service with some inconsistencies
What to Order
Honey Garlic Chicken
This chicken dish is a standout, praised for its flavor and a highly recommended choice by multiple diners.
"My girlfriend ordered the coconut fritter with a side of naan bread and I ordered the honey garlic chicken. Both were amazing but I highly recommend the honey garlic chicken!"
Karlo Bersamina
Donuts
These fresh and tasty donuts are a popular dessert, often highlighted as a must-try, especially on the discovery menu.
"The donuts were to die for!!"
Gabrielle C
Coconut Curry Fritters
A unique and flavorful dish, these fritters are a favorite for their distinct taste and are often paired with naan bread.
"This is my favorite restaurant in Ottawa (and maybe in Canada!). The coconut curry fritters and the papaya salad. You can't get that kind of food elsewhere. Highly recommend."
Kathryn Hill
Panang Beef
This beef dish is a memorable highlight from the "Best of Sidedoor" set menu, consistently praised for its delicious flavor.
"The panang beef and baos were highlights, they tasted as good as we remembered."
Gabrielle C
Baos
These soft buns are a popular choice, often mentioned alongside other favorite dishes for their taste and texture.
"The panang beef and baos were highlights, they tasted as good as we remembered."
Gabrielle C
Tuna Sashimi
A fresh and well-regarded dish, the tuna sashimi is a favorite for its quality and presentation.
"Food was great (favourite was the tuna sashimi, pictured), but all the heavy-hitting dishes were served back to back with no palate cleanser: we couldn't finish our last bites."
Megan Byrns
Inside Scoop
- The "Best of Sidedoor" tasting menu is a great way to try multiple popular dishes and often provides generous portions.
- The restaurant has a dark and romantic ambiance, making it suitable for date nights.
- Be aware that the entrance can be hard to find due to ongoing construction; plan to enter from York Street.
- While the food is generally good, some find the overall experience to be overpriced.
- The wine list is good, but prices are not always listed on the menu.