If tapas and small plates excite you, this contemporary kitchen and bar is a definite feature on your must-visit list. A chic bistro located in Byward Market, SIDEDOOR offers an array of creative eats catering to Asian Fusion and Mexican cuisine. While colorful creations stimulate your hunger pangs, elegant wine pairings help cleanse the palate for the next bite. Boasting an expansive private room with a capacity of accommodating up to 120 guests, this is a great venue for celebrations.
Two Six {Ate} is a great place to go for a bite with a friend or grab some food after a night of partying. Open late into the night, this restaurant is known for its contemporary renditions of American classics as well as its Italian inspired food. The menu is heavy on tapas and sharing plates, such as Duck Nuggets, Cheese and Meat Boards and Mushrooms on toast, which go perfectly with the fine wines and zippy cocktails served here. The cozy ambiance and sharing plate format makes this the perfect place to linger over good food, wine and conversation.
Social is a trendy restaurant and lounge located in the happening Byward market is one of the most stylish eateries in the city. The grilled Alberta strip loin is a must-try as a main course, as is the foie gras burger. There is an excellent selection of cheese to follow the main course, if you wish to try them. The desserts are simple, but the best ones often are, with the immortal creme brulee being the most popular. The cocktails are known to be divine, especially the Cuban Mojito, and each sip has a terrific fresh tang of mint. Great food, coupled with friendly service, make dining at the Social Restaurant and Lounge a memorable experience.
Enjoy the sophistication of inventive gourmet cuisine at Absinthe, located in Mechanicsville. Using this modern day bistro as his playground, is owner and chef de cuisine Patrick Garland, where he combines the great produce of the region with classic French cooking techniques. Along with decadent dishes, enjoy superior quality charcuterie and cheeses supplementing the elegant list of wines served here. Creative and well put together, the delicious offerings of this modish restaurant are ever so often applauded by local media and magazines.
For the past twenty two years, Irene's Pub has seen the citizens and patrons of Glebe come in and go like no other pub in the neighborhood has. A retreat of sorts for artist and musicians, Irene's has played host to a number of live music acts and gigs. This is one place that has seen a lot of shows, community service programs, gatherings and events like none other. Offering yummy local fare, single malt scotches and the best draft beers of tap, this pub has evolved into an icon of sorts for Glebe. Like they say generations come and go by but some factors yet remain. Irene's definitely is one of them!
The Senate Tavern on Clarence is a casual pub and restaurant where the local crowd can be found cheering for their favorite team on a game night or simply enjoying some beer and conversation with other regulars. A great place to grab an after-work drink, the bar offers a number of local beers, exceptional wines, and classic cocktails. You can also linger over hearty Canadian and American dishes like Haddock Teasers, Burgers, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, and Poutines. Open-brick walls, sports-themed décor and paraphernalia, hardwood floors and flat-screen TVs lend this place a lively ambiance. Great discounts and happy hours also make this a great spot for budget travelers.