Social - Ottawa

Name: Social - Ottawa
Address: 537 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1N 6Z6
Telephone: (613) 789-7355
Price range: CAN$51 and over
Rating: 4.4

4.4

1294 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

Bistro

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

Opened in the summer of 1999, SOCIAL was received as the perfect blend of restaurant and bar. It was envisioned as a place where guests could enjoy an evening drink without feeling obligated to order dinner too, but where a sizzling menu meant that food was always an excellent option.

20 years later, SOCIAL continues to deliver. Known in the capital city for its ambiant and modern vibe, fifteen-foot ceilings, its secluded and beautiful courtyard patio, and gorgeous stone walls inside + out-- SOCIAL offers an unparalleled atmosphere for a sit-down dinner or some after-work cocktails. Guests can expect high-quality professional service and a menu to match, proving that SOCIAL is truly a downtown destination that has it all.

Come enjoy the culinary experience given by our Head Chef Peter Schulz and his team. Find us on Wednesdays 6 to 9 for Live Music, and Sundays 5-8!

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

14 Sept 2024

19:00

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Bistro, French / Canadian
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:45–16:00 Sat, Sun 14:00–16:00 Happy Hour Daily 15:00–17:30 Dinner Daily 16:30–22:00
Phone number
(613) 789-7355
Website
http://www.social.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
David Godsoe
Private party facilities
SOCIAL has a variety of private and semi private dining rooms and lounges to suit your event needs. We have dining rooms that are a perfect choice for small weddings, rehearsal dinners, client appreciation dinners, pharmaceutical presentations, special family occasions, networking events and more. These bookings are currently unavailable due to COVID regulations in place.
Private party contact
Jessica Macewen: (613) 789-7355

Location
537 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON K1N 6Z6
Area
ByWard Market
Cross Street
George / York
Parking Details
We are located between George St. and York St. on Sussex Drive. You can find meter parking and 2 parking garages on York Street. Parking is also available across the street at 700 Sussex Drive and around the market area.Courtyard accessible by way of George and York St.
Public Transit
There are public transit stops on Rideau street and at the Rideau Center (which is within walking distance).
Entertainment
Live music can be heard every Wednesday night in the summer on the Courtyard - a mix of jazz, acid jazz and blues. An assortment of DJs are spinning on Friday and Saturday nights all year round.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

Late night at Social
Multiple dates available
Join us for our L8teNight at Social menu, Thursday to Saturday from 9:30 pm until 11:30 pm! Sometimes less is more, please see our reduced Late Night Menu.
Social hour
Multiple dates available
Join us for Social Hour, daily from 3pm to 5:30pm! Sometimes less is more, please see our reduced Social Hour Menu.

Popular dishes

What 1,294 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

1,294 Reviews

D
David
Ottawa
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service friendly, attentive. Meal average, nothing special. Disappointing as was birthday dinner at highly rated restaurant for my wife
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Thalia
Vancouver
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Good overall but I don’t know why it was rated so highly for brunch. It is an average restaurant with average food. There isn’t anything that made it outstanding.
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Josée
Montreal
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Nous voulions bruncher et avons choisi le Social. Le restaurant est beau, cependant il y avait personne. La serveuse était agréable et efficace, cependant les plats n’étaient pas à la hauteur des prix. Remarque spéciale pour la sauce hollandaise qui était fantastique !!!
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Lois
Montreal
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 2 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We eat at Social whenever we’re in Ottawa and have enjoyed every experience here. Delicious food and great service. We’ll be back again.
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Kathy
Charleston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 31 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our dinner was delicious and the service was great!
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Elizabeth
Ottawa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 29 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
You really can't beat Social's lovely patio on a sunny summer day! My son and I had a great celebratory lunch. The salmon and Social bowl were delicious, healthy and fresh. $36 for one of our selections, however, was a bit steep and seemed exaggerated for a lunchtime meal, but it was a special occasion. The young woman who served us was absolutely lovely and helped make our experience all the more pleasant. Happy memory -- and we will be back, for sure.
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Sharon
Montreal
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 27 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our second visit to Social and they did not disappoint!! Food delicious, server friendly and very efficient. We chose to sit on their lovely terrace again and when it began to rain, she helped move us inside and even provided us with an umbrella for our walk back to the Chateau Lauier. Highly recommend!! Sharon Laval, Quebec
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Tina
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 20 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and the food was excellent. Great location and loved the vibe of the restaurant.
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peter
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 11 August 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
A DISAPPOINTMENT COMPARED TO A YEAR AGO WHEN WE HAD AN EXCELLENT MEAL HERE. THIS WAS JUST OK.
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Shawna
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food! We can't believe it's taken us this long to try Social out. We will be back.
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FAQs

Social - Ottawa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 789-7355.

Social - Ottawa is rated 4.4 stars by 1294 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

14 Sept 2024

19:00

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

537 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON K1N 6Z6

Additional information

Cross Street
George / York
Area
ByWard Market
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:45–16:00 Sat, Sun 14:00–16:00 Happy Hour Daily 15:00–17:30 Dinner Daily 16:30–22:00
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Bistro, French / Canadian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Business Casual
Parking Details
We are located between George St. and York St. on Sussex Drive. You can find meter parking and 2 parking garages on York Street. Parking is also available across the street at 700 Sussex Drive and around the market area.Courtyard accessible by way of George and York St.
Public Transit
There are public transit stops on Rideau street and at the Rideau Center (which is within walking distance).
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
David Godsoe
Entertainment
Live music can be heard every Wednesday night in the summer on the Courtyard - a mix of jazz, acid jazz and blues. An assortment of DJs are spinning on Friday and Saturday nights all year round.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.social.ca/
Phone number
(613) 789-7355
Private party facilities
SOCIAL has a variety of private and semi private dining rooms and lounges to suit your event needs. We have dining rooms that are a perfect choice for small weddings, rehearsal dinners, client appreciation dinners, pharmaceutical presentations, special family occasions, networking events and more. These bookings are currently unavailable due to COVID regulations in place.
Private party contact
Jessica Macewen: (613) 789-7355

Social - Ottawa

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

Late night at Social

Social hour

Popular dishes

Social Burger

Mariposa Duck Confit

Parm Fries

Menu

What 1,294 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Social - Ottawa offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Social - Ottawa restaurant rated?

Is Social - Ottawa currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information