The Green Door Restaurant
Ottawa's longest-running vegetarian restaurant since 1988. A pay-by-weight buffet featuring organic, vegan, and gluten-free dishes from the hot bar, salad bar, and in-house bakery.
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About The Green Door
The Green Door is Ottawa's longest-running vegetarian restaurant, serving the community since 1988. Located on Main Street in Old Ottawa South, it has been a pioneer in plant-based dining in the capital for nearly four decades.
The restaurant operates as a 100% vegetarian establishment with a farm-to-table philosophy. Every dish is clearly labelled as organic, vegan, or gluten-free, making it easy for diners with dietary restrictions to navigate the menu with confidence.
How It Works
The Green Door uses a self-serve, pay-by-weight buffet system:
- Grab a plate at the counter
- Choose from the hot bar and salad bar — load up with whatever catches your eye
- Your plate is weighed at the cash register
- Pay by weight — you only pay for what you take
The buffet rotates daily and includes hearty mains, grain bowls, fresh salads, soups, and baked goods from the in-house bakery. Groups of 5 or more can make reservations.
Visitor Information
- Hours: Tuesday–Sunday 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM. Closed Monday.
- Phone: (613) 234-9597
- Price Range: $$
- Reservations: Available for groups of 5 or more
Getting There
- Address: 198 Main Street, Ottawa, ON K1S 1C6
- Neighbourhood: Old Ottawa South, on Main Street between Riverdale Avenue and Echo Drive
- Transit: OC Transpo routes along Main Street; close to Bank Street corridor
- Parking: Street parking available on Main Street and surrounding residential streets
FAQ
How does The Green Door's pay-by-weight system work?
You serve yourself from the hot bar and salad bar, then your plate is weighed at the cash register. You pay based on the weight of what you've chosen.
Is everything at The Green Door vegetarian?
Yes. The Green Door is a 100% vegetarian restaurant. All dishes are labelled to indicate whether they are also vegan, organic, or gluten-free.
What are The Green Door's hours?
The Green Door is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM. It is closed on Mondays.
Can I make a reservation at The Green Door?
Reservations are available for groups of 5 or more. For smaller parties, seating is first-come, first-served.
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