Park By Sidewalk Citizen
A Mediterranean-inspired culinary gem in Central Memorial Park, featuring a unique solarium and delicious, shareable plates.
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Park By Sidewalk Citizen
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A Mediterranean-inspired culinary gem in Central Memorial Park, featuring a unique solarium and delicious, shareable plates.
"The food here was exceptional! Overall everything tasted fresh, well made, and seasoned perfectly."
Ask for Recommendations
The staff provides excellent recommendations. Trust their advice for a perfectly curated meal.
Check for Auto Gratuity
Be aware that a 20% gratuity may be automatically added to your bill. Inquire if unsure.
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Price
Mid-range
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Enchanting Greenhouse Ambiance
Dine amidst lush tropical plants in a unique solarium setting, blending seamlessly with Central Memorial Park.
Dry-Aged Alberta Lamb
Experience incredibly tender, dry-aged lamb, a standout dish praised for its superb flavor and perfect preparation.
Mushroom Khachapuri & Pita Wraps
Indulge in flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dishes like the popular Mushroom Khachapuri and savory Lamb Neck Pita.
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Ask for Recommendations
The staff provides excellent recommendations. Trust their advice for a perfectly curated meal.
Check for Auto Gratuity
Be aware that a 20% gratuity may be automatically added to your bill. Inquire if unsure.
Happy Hour Cocktails
Enjoy well-crafted cocktails at half price during happy hour.
Don't Miss the Dips
The fresh pita with house-made dips like romesco and babaganoush are a must-try.
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Ask for Recommendations
The staff provides excellent recommendations. Trust their advice for a perfectly curated meal.
Check for Auto Gratuity
Be aware that a 20% gratuity may be automatically added to your bill. Inquire if unsure.
Happy Hour Cocktails
Enjoy well-crafted cocktails at half price during happy hour.
Don't Miss the Dips
The fresh pita with house-made dips like romesco and babaganoush are a must-try.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Park By Sidewalk Citizen offers an exceptional dining experience with a unique greenhouse-like ambiance and Mediterranean-Israeli cuisine. Diners rave about the tender lamb, flavorful pita wraps, and vibrant atmosphere. While the food and service are consistently praised, some guests have noted the automatic gratuity policy without upfront mention.
"I chose the lamb meatballs and cauliflower. Totally superb food. See pics. We were a table of 8 and my only complaint was that they added 20% automatically to the bill (which I kinda get) but our server did not point that out. I find it bordering on unethical that she wouldn't mention it, because a couple of people added a further tip because they weren't aware. Hey management, it left a sour taste when you added 20% like that, so you should change your practice to at least mention it out of respect and courtesy. However I gave you 5 because the food and ambience were superb. Take a look at the pics of the dry aged lamb, yummy!"
Terry Hughes
"The food here was exceptional! Overall everything tasted fresh, well made, and seasoned perfectly. The fresh pita with dips was delicious and flavorful. The lamb was incredibly tender and balanced well with herbs and seasonings. The cocktails were also
tasty and well crafted - even better was that it was half off for happy hour! Service was also excellent. Very attentive and gave us the perfect recommendations for our first time here. We will definitely be back frequently!"
Jack
"We recently had our wedding dinner reception for 65 guests at Park by Sidewalk Citizen. We gravitated towards the space because my husband and I wanted an intimate gathering but also loved the warmth the solarium brought. We loved that we had to only decorate the space minimally. We were lucky to have great weather on the day of our event which allowed us to utilize their patio for canape hour and gave our guests some extra space to mingle. In addition to the atmosphere, the food, cocktails and the service were also exceptional. We planned our event with Park's events manager as part of their Day-of-coordination add on and they were on top of checking in periodically to ensure our decisions and vision were aligned and they can execute what we had planned before the big day. We had several in person and video meetings and we thought their events manager and service team were really personable and great in communicating with us. We also had the opportunity to have a food and beverage menu tasting and a separate dessert tasting beforehand which allowed us to enjoy and make selections for our reception menu. Our guests and my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Park. A lot of our guests said they would love to return again for casual dining and commented on how the food and drinks were very good. Some notable dishes our guests really enjoyed were the fried chicken and halloumi skewer, the cauliflower, flatiron steak and the cod. Highly recommend them for the wonderful food and beverage and exceptional events services."
Beatriz Ong
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Frequently Asked Questions
The restaurant is set in a solarium-like space filled with tropical plants, offering a beautiful greenhouse ambiance that blends with the surrounding park.
Diners highly recommend the dry-aged Alberta lamb, lamb meatballs, Mushroom Khachapuri, and lamb neck pita wraps.
Yes, an automatic gratuity may be added to your bill. It's advisable to check your bill or ask your server.
Yes, Park By Sidewalk Citizen provides event services, including wedding planning and coordination.
Yes, dishes like the Mushroom Khachapuri, cauliflower, and various dips and mezze options cater to vegetarians.
The restaurant is popular for brunch and dinner. Happy hour offers discounted cocktails.
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