Sidecar Bar And Grill

Excellent experience for my party of 6. Menu was simple. Food tasted so good and warm 5/5. Portions were on the small though, but was expected. The patio was so nice, felt very secluded and private, despite being downtown. Dessert and Appetizers were on the pricey side, but very well made. Server was very accessible, had some mix-ups with the bill, but server was quick to resolve. Place was packed on a Thursday night. Will definitely go again. I strongly recommend you do reservations.

Sometimes, everything just falls into place. Step 1: Seek out a unique and characterful neighbourhood — Little Portugal. Done. Step 2: Get a good friend to recommend a stellar restaurant in said neighbourhood — Sidecar. Done. Step 3: Sit back, relax, and enjoy… From the friendly welcome at the door to the warm and inviting atmosphere within, Sidecar was everything we wanted and more. We were enticed by the online menu and the promise of “FINE FARE FOR A FAIR PRICE” and we were not disappointed. We started with an appetizer of Crab Cakes with a Sriracha Aioli and Carrot Slaw. Crispy exterior with flavourful filling — a great beginning to our meal. (My only wish was for perhaps a more chunky batter.) As for our mains, well, you can tell a lot about a restaurant by how they cook a steak. So Steak Frites it was for us, done to a bang-on medium rare, perfectly seasoned with a good crust. Some places try to pass off regular fries as the “Frites” of the equation but Sidecar does them up right with herbs and parmesan. Of course, we had to try the dessert, unable to resist the Chocolate Terrine — rich, decadent and satisfying. And as simple as it sounds, a meal can be spoiled or elevated by the quality of a cup of coffee. We don’t require fancy, just a good, strong, ‘normal’ cup of coffee. Once again, Sidecar delivered. Service was top notch across the board from our hostess to the servers, all were friendly yet professional, genuine without being obsequious. We were made to feel comfortable and at home and that is something worth returning to.

Went here on a Wednesday and they had a 3 course meal for $25. The quantity of food wasn't a lot and the food was ok. Not a lot of customers were out on their large patio and it was still hard to get the servers attention who apparently had something more important to do on her phone. Four people eating this 3 course meal with a few drinks was ~ $220 with tax and tip. Probably won't return.

I enjoyed my dinner at Sidecar with a party of 3. The service was good - extremely friendly and personable with the table. My food was alright - steak and frites. There was nothing that made it stand out but nothing that made it bad either (steak was a tiny bit tough though) however for the price you can’t complain. The carpaccio however was great and I recommend it being ordered.

Great food, atmosphere and people. Ingredients are mostly sourced locally. Pricing is unreal value for the quality of food that you get. In the summer, great patio in the back. You'll love it. You might see reviews were people complain that they charge for water. They charge a dollar or two per person, which is nothing to begin with, but they actually give you flat or sparkling spring water and refill the bottle as needed. Menu is very tight but no lack of selection. A good thig in my opinion. Great Place!

I went from never having been to Sidecar to going twice in the same week. Both times were to celebrate a birthday dinner for the same person (2 person and 11 person), and both times our experience was fantastic. The food at Sidecar is great. It's clear that the chef has a deft hand and the food was excellent and well-executed both times. Classic interpretations of dishes. Good sized portions. Solid bistro food. The cocktails are great. What stood out to me about Sidecar is that the servers are knowledgeable about the drinks as well and offered suggestions as we talked through our likes. Finally, we had great service both nights. Friendly without being overbearing - as a good bistro should be. On the second night the heat didn't work in the upstairs room on one of the coldest nights in Toronto all year. I've owned a old house and this just happens with the heat sometimes. What did they do? They scoured the city to get space heaters and worked the evening to make our night comfortable. And while I wont pretend we were warm, we all left with a wonderful memory of the hospitality and warmth of the staff. This is a great neighbourhood bistro!