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State & Main

Name: State & Main
Address: 4235 Strandherd Dr Unit 11, Ottawa, ON, K2J 6E5, CA
Telephone: (613) 695-0963
Price range: value

Contemporary•Barrhaven•value

State & Main is one of the best contemporary restaurants in Ottawa for group dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Barrhaven.

Let's be honest about what State & Main is: a Recipe Unlimited chain doing the downtown-cocktail-bar routine out in a Barrhaven strip on Strandherd Dr.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Let's be honest about what State & Main is: a Recipe Unlimited chain doing the downtown-cocktail-bar routine out in a Barrhaven strip on Strandherd Dr. That's not an insult — sometimes you want a competent kitchen and a real bar without driving to the core, and this delivers exactly that in a neighborhood that doesn't overflow with options. The move here is shareables and the bar. Bang Bang Shrimp comes out crispy and worth the table's attention, the Honey Glazed Cajun Chicken is genuinely juicy, and a half-rack of BBQ ribs runs $27 with fries, slaw, and a cornbread muffin. Soup dumplings round out the lineup if you're grazing. The real tell is the twice-daily happy hour — 2 to 5 and again 9 to close — which turns this into a smart early-drink or late-bite spot. There's a three-season patio with a solid roof and windows that open, so it stretches the Ottawa calendar. Most plates land at $30 and under. Punches above its zip code.

Carlos Mendez, Food & Drink Editor

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Group DinnerCheap EatsBarrhaven dinner family dinner takeout easygoinglocal

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Taste Score 8.8/10

Rating (Google) 9.2

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Google 9.2 from 880 reviews

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Group Dinner and Cheap Eats

Price and pace

Good value

Neighborhood

Barrhaven | 4235 Strandherd Dr Unit 11, Ottawa, ON K2J 6E5, Canada

Price

Good value

Taste Score

8.8/10

Phone

(613) 695-0963

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Signature dishes at State & Main

Bang Bang Shrimp

Honey Glazed Cajun Chicken

BBQ Ribs (half-rack, $27)

Soup Dumplings

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What makes State & Main worth the move

State & Main is a reliable contemporary choice in Barrhaven in Ottawa when you want something that tends to land well. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 880 Google reviews.

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9.2 from 880 Google reviews

Best for

Group Dinner and Cheap Eats

Style

Contemporary in Barrhaven

Spend

Good value

Best for

Group Dinner Cheap Eats Barrhaven dinner family dinner takeout easygoing local

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Google rating: 9.2 from 880 reviews

Price point: value

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9.2 from 880 reviews

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Editorial review by Carlos Mendez

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Address: 4235 Strandherd Dr Unit 11, Ottawa, ON K2J 6E5, Canada
Phone: (613) 695-0963
Price: value
TastyPals score: 8.8/10
Google rating: 9.2 (880 reviews)
Cuisine: Contemporary
Neighborhood: Barrhaven

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What cuisine does State & Main serve?

State & Main is a Contemporary restaurant located in Barrhaven, Ottawa. Let's be honest about what State & Main is: a Recipe Unlimited chain doing the downtown-cocktail-bar routine out in a Barrhaven strip on Strandherd Dr.

What is State & Main best for?

State & Main is best for group dinner, cheap eats, barrhaven dinner, family dinner, takeout, easygoing, local. State & Main is a reliable contemporary choice in Barrhaven in Ottawa when you want something that tends to land well. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 880 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at State & Main?

State & Main is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.2 from 880 reviews

What should I order at State & Main?

Start with Bang Bang Shrimp, Honey Glazed Cajun Chicken, BBQ Ribs (half-rack, $27) and Soup Dumplings. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is State & Main worth visiting?

State & Main holds a 9.2 Google rating from 880 reviews. State & Main is a reliable contemporary choice in Barrhaven in Ottawa when you want something that tends to land well. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 880 Google reviews.