Sterling in Gatineau

835 Rue Jacques-Cartier, Gatineau, QC J8T 2W3, Canada

★★★★★
(989 reviews)
Categories: Steak house Bar Lounge Seafood restaurant

About

Steaks & seafood presented in a historical building featuring a terrace with scenic river views.

Website
sterlingrestaurant.com
Address
835 Rue Jacques-Cartier, Gatineau, QC J8T 2W3, Canada
Plus Code
F843+G2 Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
5–9 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
5–10 PM
Saturday
5–10 PM
Sunday
5–9 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Dine-in
Highlights
Fireplace Live music
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Spirits Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Cosy Romantic Upmarket
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
989 reviews

Most Mentioned

presentation of the food (28) table d'hote (23) river (18) beef tartar (15) patio (14) wine list (12) quality (9) romantic (9) wine cellar (6) shellfish (5)
5 stars
730
4 stars
140
3 stars
50
2 stars
39
1 stars
30
★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Exquisite and great service! Thanks so much the steak was the best ever one!

★★★★
December 2, 2024

Great experience at this steakhouse! The service was good, and the staff were attentive. The steak was cooked perfectly!

★★★★★
November 15, 2024

Amazing staff, amazing ambient, amazing music, just perfect. My wife and I had an amazing time. Highly recommended. And the food, obviously, AMAZING!!!! Big THANK YOU to Hafid!

★★★★★
November 5, 2024

We went out for birthday dinner and we were not disappointed. From the soup to the wine to the main, everything was impeccable.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

We had dinner at Sterling, what amazing ambiance, stunning views, and wonderful atmosphere!! The food was fantastic, cooked to perfection!! The service was exceptional, professional, and very attentive to your needs!! Very friendly and welcoming 🙏 I strongly recommend this restaurant if you're looking for fine dining inside or outside!! Thank you for an unforgettable evening!! We will definitely be back! ;)

★★★★★
April 15, 2024

Sean Michael was an amazing server who made us feel very welcome in this fine establishment. The portions were perfectly sized and the food was delicious. I would highly recommend the braised scallops.

★★★★★
March 20, 2024

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Serling , and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The moment I entered, I was impressed by the elegant ambiance and attentive service. The steak I ordered was cooked to perfection, with a delicious char on the outside and a juicy, tender center. It was clear that the chefs take great care in selecting and preparing their cuts of meat. The sides were equally delightful, especially the creamy mashed potatoes and the flavorful sautéed vegetables. The staff were courteous and knowledgeable, providing excellent recommendations and ensuring that our dining experience was nothing short of exceptional. The attention to detail and commitment to quality truly set Serling Steak House apart. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a top-notch steak dinner, I highly recommend Serling Steak House. It's a dining destination that never disappoints.

★★★★★
July 28, 2023

In a grand celebration of our enduring love, my beloved wife and I embarked on a magnificent journey to Sterling to commemorate our glorious 10th year wedding anniversary. Though the experience carried a weighty price, its splendor was unparalleled and undeniably justified.Delightfully, the epicurean adventure began with a divine menu du jour, presenting a symphony of flavors through three exquisite courses. My taste buds were tantalized as I indulged in the tantalizing tartar beef, harmonizing with the velvety allure of broccoli soup.The pinnacle of culinary opulence was reached with the arrival of a majestic 12oz NY steak, a succulent masterpiece that captivated our senses and left us yearning for more. The grand finale was none other than a divine creation of cheese cake, bestowing upon us a heavenly conclusion to this culinary odyssey.Enthralled by the enchanting ambiance, we beheld the breathtaking scenic view, an awe-inspiring backdrop that elevated the occasion to an ethereal realm. With utmost ardor, I implore you to grace this exceptional establishment with your presence for any momentous affair, as its allure is destined to create cherished memories for eternity.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2024

Best Steakhouse in the Ottawa region.. FANTASTIC!! ENJOYED every Bite.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 17, 2024

Very expensive but very good! Yummmm

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Everything was delicious, really a lovely evening.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

Amazing food. The whole group loved it. Steaks - must Food : 5/5

★★★
November 22, 2024

The food was very mediocre, too much and too fatty and few vegetables. This was compensated by the very friendly service. The environment was also pleasant, with good sound insulation. Price-quality ratio is not good.

★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Ok food and service, not as hyped as the price

★★
November 22, 2024

The only reason its getting 2 stars is because the steak was delicious. The oysters were awful, server got our order wrong and overall service wasnt great.

★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Excellent service! Fabulous food but it took a long time to receive it. Otherwise it was very good! I recommend!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Sterling Steakhouse is simply exceptional! The quality of the meat is incomparable, and the cooking is always perfectly controlled. The atmosphere is warm and the service impeccable. It s a must for lovers of good meat. I highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Sick as experience. Everything is good

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Wow, great dinner at Sterling last night and exceptional service by Yan. Everything was perfect especially for a celiac person. THANKS We will return there without fail. Dietary restrictions: They even made me a gluten-free dessert for my birthday. In addition to being able to enjoy fries without contamination. Mmm thank you.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Pascals service was impeccable, we really appreciated it. The beef tartares were 10/10 and the croutons were soft, it was succulent and I highly recommend. On the other hand, there is a bit of a lack of atmosphere, music and color in the restaurant.

★★★★
September 22, 2024

Excellent food but the terrace lacks love e.g. A coat of paint

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Awesome place

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Truly an experience to have. Possibly the best steak I ve had in the NCR. Grilled to perfection and everything that comes with it is just as tasty. Had the Table d hote and enjoyed the salmon tartare, along with the soup and the 12 oz sirloin steak. Finished it off w a Millefeuille for a great night. The whole table had nothing but great things to say about the food and the recommended wine - thanks to our thoughtful and knowledgeable waiter. Waiting staff and overall atmosphere of the restaurant was welcoming and overall made for a great time.

Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Food was really bland and tasteless here. You need to use more spice! Also their servers were really rude and didnt pay any attention to our requests and when we gave a small tip, he became aggressive and cursed in french. Really shocked at the way we were treated here. This was beyond unbelievable. Never going here again to this place run by trashy people.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

So good I recommend the tartare, the workers are very kind and make you feel like royalty. Parking: Very well located

★★
August 22, 2024

Despite the excellent service, I am very disappointed with the meal. Nothing to do with the Sterling before. The poterhouse is no longer offered. We offer you a ribeyes and we receive a rib steak. Cooking requested not carried out. The Monte Carlo potato was indescribably sad. I had the impression of eating in a cheap SteakHouse but at the price of a great restaurant. It was my last visit

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Both the food and service were amazing. I enjoy when a nicer restaurant still provides great portion sizes too!

★★★
August 22, 2024

Not as great as we had hoped food wise. Service was fantastic

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Very good restaurant, very good service and very nice dishes. On the other hand, I find that the exterior of the restaurant lacks maintenance and the terrace leaves something to be desired. The pavement at the exit is dangerous, the bricks are poorly placed, which caused me to trip and hurt my foot.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Amazing food and service! The steak was unreal cooked perfectly medium rare when asked for it. Great staff Food : 5/5

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Best steak house in the region

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Came here with my family to have dinner. Outstanding service, exemplary dishes, and very pleasant atmosphere! Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Pretty good food. Didnt expect this type of restaurant near our B&B Food

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Very nice restaurant in Gatineau area with great food and service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

A1 all around

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Service was excellent and the food as well. My steak was cooked exactly like I wanted. It was not very busy when I went (6pm on a Tuesday) so couldnt tell how they would handle a rush. But it was all top notch.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Food was amazing. Had the cowboy rib steak and it was done to perfection. Beautiful atmosphere and the service was good but with some minor hiccups. Overall, this place is amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Great service and very nice quality steak

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Most competent and attentive waiter, excellent wine recommendation. on the other hand, the dishes lacked flavor and refinement, the purees were not smooth and my filet mignon was not cooked as Pittsburgh wanted. For the atmosphere everything was perfect with a bonus sunset exactly in our window.

★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Service was good. Music was a little strange (elevator music). Got the salmon with risotto: for me, the salmon didnt taste fresh and was over cooked. The portion was quite large if youve taken a starter. Would recommend reducing the portion and adjusting the price accordingly. Also, the round tables need some love. The edge of the table slopes towards you and for some of us, the plate would pop up and down while trying to cut the food because of the extension pieces. The experience was not worth the price, for me. Quite traditional and nothing innovative, artistic about the dishes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

White glove service has not diminished here. Food was excellent and we were well looked after. Staff made it even more special by adding to our Star Wars theme, played the theme song and drew Yoda in chocolate for the birthday man. Much appreciated

★★
March 22, 2024

With profound disappointment I write this review. I have been here for many many events. Birthdays, business luncheons, Christmas parties and special occasions. A friend came into town and I raved that we need go here. I was so disappointed with the steak that I thought it should go back. The bone in Cowboy cut was a gristle laden end and contained no bone. lol It was cooked decently, but the cut of meat was just bad. For a place that prides themselves on the cut of meat, I was really quite disappointed. Many times I have been to this restaurant. Always been loyal to the place, but sadly that has changed. New management often brings these things to the forefront. In this case, it certainly did.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Always very well received and service with Peter, Stephane and his team

★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Service was five star. The filet mignon was top notch. The mashed potatoes came out lukewarm and the side vegetables were a little undercooked. Parking: Parking is behind the building.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Excellent high-end restaurant in Gatineau, impeccable service, cozy atmosphere and exceptional food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

This place is stunning. The food is amazing (kudos to the chef), the indoor decor is beautiful and the staff are the best. Its pricy but I recommend to anyone that can afford it.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Superb dining experience! Excellent service! Awesome ambient music with my favorite type of jazz! Thank you for this great discovery and we ll see you again!

February 22, 2024

I wish I could give 0 stars.... I recently visited this restaurant on Valentine s Day and had a disappointing experience that has left a bad taste in my mouth, both figuratively and literally. I ordered a rack of lamb, hoping for a delicious and memorable meal to celebrate the special occasion. However, what followed was far from what I had expected. Halfway through my meal, I made a shocking discovery - the lamb was served completely raw. I immediately called over the server, who agreed that it was raw and quickly took it away. Not asking what I would like to do. He then returned with a cooked lamb, but it turned out to be the same piece of meat that I had originally sent back. It still had my bite marks in it, which made me feel uncomfortable and grossed out. At this point, I had lost my appetite and decided to leave the dish untouched. Although I didn t want to make a fuss on such a romantic occasion, I couldn t help but feel disappointed with the quality of the food and the restaurant s lack of attention to detail. Later that night, I became severely ill, experiencing symptoms such as vomiting, chills, fever, diarrhea and general malaise that lasted through to the next day. My boyfriend called the restaurant and informed the manager about what had happened and the manager said the best he could do was offer us a free meal as an apology. While I understand this gesture, this doesnt nearly make up for the ruined Valentines day, making me severely ill, and making me have to miss school in order to go to the hospital for food poisoning. The bill wasnt cheap, which is fine, but people can get very sick, and even die from certain bacteria found in raw meat such as lamb. When my boyfriend told the manager we wouldnt even be returning to the restaurant, his response was I dont blame you. Overall, I cannot recommend this restaurant. While I understand that mistakes can happen in any kitchen, the restaurant s response to the situation left me very disappointed. Therefore, I would advise potential diners to exercise caution when considering this establishment for their dining needs.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

We had great experiences the food was great everyones enjoyed the classy environment service was good and the stuff very friendly but we mostly enjoyed the food wow

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Nice service and delicious food

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

The ambiance is superb I highly recommend this restaurant, the food was amazing and the service was fantastic. Special thanks to chefB We all enjoyed your delicious food especially the steak I can t wait to come back for another great experience by the way did I mention the phenomenal View

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Overall, my experience at Sterling is always exceptional. From high quality food to the greatest service, this restaurant never disappoints. I highly recommend dining here for a memorable experience and satisfaction.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Exceptional service, divine meal Best restaurants in Gatineau

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Best steak in the area with the best service

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Amazing food, atmosphere and service. Excellent experience! Add Stirling to the places to go.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

(December 28, 2023) It s a fact, the Sterling restaurant enjoys an excellent reputation. Treat yourself to impeccable service and an unforgettable table. This is the restaurant par excellence. Thank you Mr. Hafid for the welcome and the selection of wines. Thanks to the entire Sterling team. You honor the cuisine of our region. Its always a pleasure to see you again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Delicious steaks and excellent service. Highly recommend. You cannot go wrong here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great atmosphere Superb service 100 % recommend Food : 5/5

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The meal was good and the service as well, but our table was near the window and there was a cold draft. Towards the end of our meal there were loud meat saw sounds coming from the kitchen and the employees seemed to be preparing to close. However, considering the price we paid for our dishes, a bit surprised and disappointed. I would also like to add that the bread served was not up to the quality of your dishes.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Warm atmosphere attention to detail caring excellent service! A culinary experience and wine selection like no other! Thanks to Peter and Tristan for a great evening!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Unfortunately, this last visit was not up to the high price standards.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We had a large group of 25 people. We had one main waiter, and he was seemingly angry right from the start. Im not sure if it was because we were an English group, and he clearly had trouble with the language, so that was an issue. They could have ensured that the main waiter was at least able to speak English since an Anglo made the reservation. Although my steak was excellent, my husbands was not hot as were a few others. Some were undercooked and others overcooked. The veal was tough and hard to cut even with the steak knife for the 2 that had ordered it. The soup was lukewarm, the timing of the service was very slow from taking orders to pouring wine. One was told to wait when asking for a second drink. And the billing was not clear. IMO, they were not prepared for such a large group.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best Steakhouse in Gatineau/Ottawa Area!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent service, good taste of steaks cooked on maple wood. The shrimp and scallops were ordinary and overcooked, the soup lacked much refinement and was not filtered (large pieces of vegetables present in the bowls). No choice of microbrewery beer.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This is a nice French restaurant. All good with many steak choices good for meat lovers.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent service, lovely location. Food was delicious and well portioned!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Beautiful Restaurant right on the water. Atmosphere is relaxing and service is impeccable. Our waiter Tristan was amazing. Food was cooked to perfection. Great visit, highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

If you want the best steak in the region. This is the place to go. The service is also top notch and it has a nice quiet atmosphere.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing food and services

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Could eat all my steak, one end was grissly but the rest of the food was excellent, and the service was excellent too.

★★★
December 22, 2023

Food was subpar for the price paid. My potato and vegetables were cold, steak nice and hot but at this price point I expected perfection. Salad was drowning in a very tasty dressing, a little more attention to detail would have gone a long way The service was really good. Parking: Great easy access to free parking

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Delicious, great variety of wines and excellent service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We absolutely enjoyed our experience at Sterling. The steaks are phenomenal, and so is the wine selection. But my favourite thing by far was the stellar service provided by Gen! She s so knowledgeable and helped us through are meat selection and explained every cut thoroughly! Absolutely would recommend and we hope to visit again as soon as possible!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

my first time at sterling, I had a filet mignon and lobster medium rare the best ever I will go back for sure

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food! Portions are quite big, an appetizer and meal would have been too much for me.

★★
December 22, 2023

Good service. Party with 20 people. We had a pre-established menu which had not been discussed with us by email (proof later) but the manager came to tell us that yes it was said and nowhere was it mentioned. A pregnant woman with us asked for a well-done steak since she couldnt eat a rare steak and the waiter refused this cooking, she had to insist on several occasions to be able to have this cooking. Went all eating and service good but expensive for what it was.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very good. Service amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

For a good steak, and an atmosphere, this is the place.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I was referred by a friend to come and experience the Sterling dining experience. I was blown away by how rustic and yet elegant the premises were. We were greeted by such elegance and given an amazing tour of the restaurant. The staff was friendly and polite, our waitress, clody, was very attentive to our needs and I was more than pleasantly surprised. The soup of the day was hardy, filling and just as flavourful. The only thing that matches the quality of the food at sterling is the embiance between the staff and the diners.If I could relive this embiance a thousand lifetimes, I would.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very nice restaurant, most pleasant services and what can I say about the dishes, best experience in a restaurant in a long time. Keep up the good work

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Parfait.

★★
December 22, 2023

First time at Sterling celebrating 3 peoples B-day. 1. Atmosphere is OK, quiet and hot inside. Nothing is special about the setting. I think the restaurant didnt turn on their AC. 2. Price is overpriced. 6 of us took the prefixed menue which I dont recommend. We enjoyed the soup and appetizer but when came to the main course, the Steak was OK, the Boar meat was salty and has citrus taste to it, the Lamb has too much fat and grilled with crumbs on the outside which it turned me away. 3. For the desert, we were all disappointed. We didnt appreciate where they gave 3 people their full piece of cake and took one piece of chocolate fudge cake cut into 3 small pieces then put a candle on and said thats your desert included from your menu.. LOL... DO NOT order sparkling water. Restaurant charged a flat fee of $32 plus for 4 of us ordered sparkling water and didnt get our own bottle. Restaurant used the same bottle that goes around filled up for people in the restaurant, not often enough for the price. Bartender didnt even know how to make a non-alcoholic drink. The server kept trying to push for alcohol drinks. ..LOL.. 4.. Service was OK. the server only stopped by once to ask if food tasted good. 6 people, food only, almost $800. We went to other fine dine restaurants way much better for less.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Its my favorite steakhouse in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. The portions are larger than expected. The steaks are simply awesome. The price is right for the quality offered.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good cooking

★★★
December 22, 2023

Service wasn t great and the food wasn t as good as I was hoping it would be for the price. In my opinion, the Keg is better and more affordable!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The service was impeccable. Silverware that we used for the first course was replaced. Every detail of the service was impeccable. The food was good but not as great as the service. My house salad had way too much dressing on it. I ordered a crabcake as my entrée and it was unfortunately served on top off more of the heavily dressed lettuce. The crabcake was a bit sturdy (dry, tough). My husband ordered the halibut. It was slightly overcooked, but still very good. The side vegetables were excellent. And it was our anniversary and they gave us a complementary chocolate cake dessert. It was old-school generous, and we appreciated it. I would go back, but I would request my salad to be lightly dressed, and maybe order something different. Definitely worth giving them another shot.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Its been a while since Ive had a decent steak. Can safely claim that my time there has been the best service Ive had all year thanks to Myriam and Shaw-Michael, theyre passionate, dedicated and focused individuals who go up and down flights of stairs for their customers. Lastly the place looks amazing, great views, great historical venue. Perfect spot for a fancy date. You will be treated like royalty and nothing less.

December 22, 2023

The place is way overpriced and overrated. Would never return or recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing hospitality and the food is out of this world. Simply the right place to celebrate an anniversary. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I adore

December 22, 2023

Say WOW meat specialist who said that because their Filet Mignon at $70.00 for 8 ounces is hard and not tender at all. Very salty spinach dish and the fries not worthy of a restaurant. I recommend eating a filet mignon at the Sterling restaurant in Laval. Super service by Shauwn Michael a service ace Thats never again for us

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Cozy setting, prompt service, delicious food, reasonable price - will definitely return for special occasions!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Filet mignon with a little smoky taste, just amazing!!! Not to mention Yans perfect service

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place, will probably go again. Parking was a little hard to figure out.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

thank you everything was delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place for high quality steaks, it is very expensive though.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Last night I was looking to take my fiancé out for the nicest steak dinner that we could get within 100km of our town. We went to Sterling for the first time, we both said that it was the best steak we have ever had in our lives. On top of the delicious food, our friendly server Pascal made the experience even better with his unique drinks. I would highly recommend Sterling to anyone that is looking for high quality dining.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Super!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice restaurant. Expensive. Beautiful patio with a view of the ottawa-gatineau river.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent service and very welcoming and the location is superb

★★
December 22, 2023

Very over rated. We ordered steaks. Two of them were not cooked to the desired doneness. The other steak was mediocre, a bit chewy. The prices are high end resto prices (which I do not mind). But when you charge prime you cant deliver a mediocre product. The service was ok but nothing special. I would have been of fine with this product quality somewhere that charges 40/50$ a plate . But at 90$ a plate, ofcourse thats plus apps plus drinks etc.. its just not worth it.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent meal in every way. Very professional and attentive service from Émilie. We will come back!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

First time visiting this restaurant and was not disappointed. Service was great, thank you Shawn Michael...food was amazing...well definitely be going back. Highly recommend.

★★
December 22, 2023

Disappointing first experience. The welcome was correct and the service ok, nothing more. Place the plates without going behind the customer. The most disappointing thing was the food, at this price you expect a little more. Baguette and very ordinary butter. Soup too salty and thick texture. My meal: Halibut in a parmesan crust with curry and coconut milk. Really not tasty, it just tasted like paprika and curry powder...My boyfriends steak was tough covered in a yellow sauce that wasnt tasty at all. Dessert was ok. The atmosphere was lovely on the terrace and the waiter was nice, which is why I give it 2 stars. At $92 a table d hôte it was very disappointing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A little expensive but experience 10/10 thank you Yan

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We will not hide the fact that Gatineau is not overflowing with top restaurants. However, the Sterling is located in the perfect location with a terrace that allows us to enjoy the view which makes the experience solid. Finally a restaurant that serves lamb at its true value and not as if it were a rare antiquity. I had 6 chops on my plate and not 2 or 4 so well done. It was very good and not more expensive than elsewhere.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Ive been fortunate to celebrate many milestones at Sterling, and I keep returning because its simply one of the best restaurants in town. The food is always delicious and well prepared; the service is impeccable. I highly recommend trying it out for a classy, intimate vibe.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Super good service and excellent food! There were so many choices that looked delicious that I had a hard time choosing! The temperature of the food and the cooking of the meats were just perfect. The service was fast and efficient and we had a nice, quiet little corner for a romantic meal. We are already planning to go back to try the other dishes that tempted us. Parking: Free public parking located behind the restaurant.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

The location is amazing with a river view, and the Gatineau hills in the background. Our food was excellent, but was not served hot. The server was knowledgeable, and friendly without being overbearing. My major issue was both the server and the busboy had dirty fingernails, the uniforms were slovenly, and the table settings were those of another era. I expected more attention to detail from a restaurant at this level. However, the server still received 20%, and we will be back.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice place to have a steak.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Exceptional meal and service. If you are looking for a restaurant where you will have a quality meal, this is the restaurant you want.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great dinner out with friends! Most of us opted for the table dhote and the one who didnt, regretted it (of course their a la carte meal was also amazing) Food was cooked perfectly and served at a perfect temperature, wine selection and drinks were great, and the service was impeccable. Was our first time, but well be back again soon Im sure.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This place used to be the best steakhouse in town but I have been 3 times in the last 2 years and they miss-cooked the steak in all 3 times :/ Sure they offered to correct their mistake but it takes forever to make a new one and I end up being forced to eat an overcooked steak Quality of the food went down as well This place is no longer that good unfortunately and that s sad as I used to love it

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Second time back to the Sterling, always top notch

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

In my opinion, best food in town!

December 22, 2023

The place is falling into tatters. Its beautiful inside but the water leaks on the ceiling, the deteriorating exterior cladding... its weird with crooked frames that it looks like Im the only one to have seen... I was shown that the dining table high at $92 (I didnt think to ask for an a la carte menu). I said to myself, its not my place to ask... poof the sterling... Im not going back

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great service, the staff is very attentive! The food is more than excellent I highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great steaks and impressive wine selection. Great service. Enjoyed our night.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Fabulous

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Prices went up. 350$ for 2. The food and service was great. We enjoyed our night.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food is excellent! But maybe because of many people we have to Wai a little bit longer time for dishes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Une traite ! Cest certain que pour ce type de restaurant nous nous attendions à la perfection. Et cétait effectivement très bon ! Haute qualitée de nourriture et excellent vin pour accompagner. De plus seulement deux personnes sur cinq avait une table dhôte et vu que cétait la fête de mon conjoint, nous avons tous eu droit à un dessert sans demander! Jy retournerai!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We thoroughly enjoyed our office Christmas lunch. The setting was on the main floor with lots of natural light overlooking the stunning Ottawa River view. Staff were welcoming and attentive. Two of our party of 16 were not so keen on the accompanying sauce for the salmon. Otherwise the favourite was coq au vin; most ordered lamb shank with mushroom risotto and vegetables. It was absolutely delicious. Looking forward to returning!! Thank you!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious filet mignon. The calamari is very tasty as well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Fantastic!

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I am not even mad, I am disappointed With that kind of money I would go to The Keg, Attelier, Brassica, or Next Food. Much better food in the same price range. Service was awesome and both servers were really attentive. However out of the 6 dishes we ordered in our group, 6 were overcooked. Even the Maigret de Canard was fully cooked! La Table DHote, was extremely bland, flavourless! Soup was cold, the ceviche had no taste (If you want an awesome ceviche go to Petit Peru in Hull) Also, there was a special, and I think the special was beef that was almost going bad, because both my wife and me had stomach issues that night (see other reviews with the same issues. In a restaurant whose specialty is the beef, there is no excuse of serving overcooked, going bad, food.

★★★
December 22, 2022

Disappointed, food was tepid and we had to send it back. Restaurant was not overflowing so this was not the reason Given the prices at this restaurant, about $300 for two, expected better and has been in the past. Service was sloppy. Will we be back? Not sure.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Very good service and meal

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Beautiful view of the Gatineau river sitting on the nice patio. Food is amazing, had a delicious New York steak with all the different sauces on the side , for appetizer braised Scallop and a spectacular Burrata salad! Service was really good. A definite thumps up, you wont be disappointed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Between Ottawa and Gatineau - this is the only true steak house.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent steakhouse! Filet mignon cooked to perfection and the burrata salad was excellent!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent restaurant, Stephane our server was perfect, we had a wonderful evening there. The dishes were succulent and the portions generous. I will come back with pleasure, an address to know.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Amazing stake house right cross the river

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Very good steak

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Amazing service and excellent food! Our server was Stefan and he made our night! The anniversary touch was extremely thoughtful! We will be back for sure!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Correct nothing more, server a little haughty.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

This place is the definition of the best steak house in the capital region. Amazing views, exceptional service, and some of the best food I have I had in the city. The 20oz cowboy steak melts in your mouth and was exploding with flavors. Stop going to trash steakhouses and go to Sterling to discover what a steak should taste like.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great service. Best steak in Québec (therefore best in Canada). Best view around in Gatineau

December 22, 2022

Food was horribly cooked. Worst experience at Sterling. Been there often and always loved the quality and service until my last visit. Meet was not cooked as I requested and it was cold. Oyster were hot, not even touched them. Soup was cold. It was safer to eat at McDonald than Sterling.... AVOID

★★★★
December 22, 2022

The road was not very good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Expensive but delicious!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

really nice experience

★★
December 22, 2022

My boyfriend and I went to Sterling last night, spent almost 400$, as much as the meal was good, the service was very poor, we sat outside when we realized that their was a bumblebee nest underneath our table, we told the server and he said if you dont move that much you should be ok, he was full aware of the bee nest! Then our food arrives and the bee s got crazy and even stung my boyfriend, we needed to move around to finally go inside, by then our plates were cold. We bought a bottle a wine which was never poured by the server, and a really stupid comment but totally makes a difference, change your cheap toilet paper! Its suppose to be a fancy restaurant and you have the thinnest toilet paper! Any ways, we wont be going back, we would have expected a much better service for a fancy restaurant!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Patio view is great, service is very good. Due to manpower shortage, serving is very slow. Only got soup and appetizer in the first hour. Steak is 5 star. But scallops are not recommended, almost $10 for each.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Expensive yes. Steak and salad will cost you almost $100 dollars per person but the food was probably the best I have ever eaten. Compliments to the chef. The flavours, staff, and presentation of the food were world class. Huge outdoor bbq and steaks cut in house. Great job!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Cowboy beef taste very very good. I feel Scallop too expensive and small portions. Beef tata appetizer and soup is average.

★★
December 22, 2022

Was told for years that this was the place for high quality food in the area, with a price to match. We went for my birthday and it was quite the mixed bag. The food itself was up and down. Appetizers were absolutely phenomenal, you have to try the escargot and spinach layered pastry. The steak was very average, with probably one of the worst peppercorn sauce Ive ever had. The catch was the cake. On its own, delicious. Not homemade-level delicious, but delicious for a restaurant cake. However, each and every person who had the cake (about half the table) found themselves sick the day after. Me? I had extra cake from someone who didnt eat his for the day after and, shocker, I was sick both days after I ate it. The food isnt worth 2 stars, but getting sick after eating a restaurant is not good at all. The extra star is for the great appetizers and the bar having almost anything we were asking for.

★★★
December 22, 2022

not worth the money. was ok. steak and shrimp overdone do not think I would go back or recommend.

December 22, 2022

Wow quite an experience They are incapable of respecting the cooking of the meats, the lamb and the steak were simply raw. flavorless, same thing for potatoes and vegetables, flavorless. The warm soup as well as the snail puffs and what about the blueberry cake, I think he bought it at WalMart. Wine, 3x the price. I got a bottle for $65. I can see that there are good comments, so that tells me that there are no standards, I may have come across the wrong chef... All this for a nice $387 for two people, at that price they had no room for error.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

As always, the steaks were incredible & the maître D, Peter, was beyond accommodating and so very attentive.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great food and service. We were seated inside but the restaurant has a great patio with nice views of Ottawa River. The pationis by the road but it does not seem too busy. I had surf and turf apetizer which consisted one jumbo shrimp and 1/4 cup beef tartare served with yummy crackers. Perfect size of appetizer in my view. Tasty and nicely served. I had a goat cheese filet mignon with garlic mashed potatoes. Good size portion, not too big and not too small. Goat cheese adds amazing and interesting flavor to the steak. Potatoes were very smooth and tasty. Nice presentation however the dish could use a nice garhish of fresh herbs like parsley or chives but that is a very small detail. For desert I had peacan cake. I though I was getting and pie but the piece was bigger then expected. Coffee was a bit bitter. Overall a great experience. Parking: Plenty of parking.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Very nice evening in the company of a great team. Thank you to Peter, Myriam, Arianne and Stéphane for your warm welcome. It was a pleasure to be in your company. Thank you for your service and listening to our various needs. Annie and Stéphan.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Probably one of the best dinners Ive ever had. The best comparison for this steakhouse is Gibbys in MTL, and the steak at Sterling just way outmatched it. My other dishes were just as wonderful as the steak. Absolutely bonkers that they could develop this flavour profile in their steak, its just a unique experience. The menu had a nice amount of protein and seafood options without being overwhelming. Its such a red flag if a restaurant menu is too long, and this one is perfect. Service was incredible, I had the best time. Super considerate, experienced servers that you just dont find elsewhere. Everyone knew their stuff. Had an awesome little tour from the manager and a great conversation. The wine list is comprehensive and has a ton of price points. They had our favourite Portuguese import! Atmosphere is also unbeatable - Really gorgeous restaurant. Yeah, no notes, super thankful for the experience.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Simply the best restaurant I have been to. The service is very professional. Amazing views from the patio. Generous potions and fantastic food

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Wow excellent

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Delicious. Amazing menu

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Summary: I wanted to love the place but left disappointed. More than two star but not three based on the ever elusive price/ambience/service calculation. The highs; classic steakhouse decor in an old rambling house on the Gatineau River, great views of the Ottawa and Gatineau Rivers, tuxedod wait staff. The lows; overpriced, unimaginative, poorly prepared food. After we were there, my 26 year old son who had been there before unbeknownst to me summed it up to me as Overrated . Hmm. More details: When you enter the restaurant from where you would mostly likely park, you see an outside presence that says We dont care . See photos. Seriously!? Rotting siding with the styrofoam insulation showing. A back entrance that is dumpy looking (its better in this photograph. I was there a month before but my phone was out of power.) It looked like a place for the staff to smoke, litter and leave trash. They didnt know how to make a Vesper Martini. Should be a well-known classic by now. To their credit, they deducted the sickly sweet lemonade vodka cocktail from the bill. Its a steakhouse. They should know perfect doneness. My medium rare pushed medium. The accompanying mushrooms were layered with a floury red wine (?) sauce. They forgot the fries. After reminding the server, they came back with a stainless steel container of overcooked damp fries. Blah. Wife and other son were also left unimpressed. Cant imagine ever returning soon except for the ambience and view.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Went there last night. From the parking to the attentive staff to the meal we had (table dhote).... everything was great. We thoroughly enjoyed the expérience. We will be back. À bien tôt !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent service from arrival to departure. The food through the presentation and cooking as well as the wine/cocktails were at the height of this restaurant, impeccable. We had a pleasant evening of celebration and will definitely return. I highly recommend if you are a fan of high quality steaks and seafood. One recommendation I would make would be to add a tomohawk or wagyu steak to the menu and offer an additional poultry dish.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Super great steak house

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Parking: Easy access parking Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessibility

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

still make an outstanding steak. so glad they survived covid and returned with the consistency we remembered.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

You can see how many dead mussels here. For such a fine dining restaurant, it is totally unacceptable. Asked several times for the bread and it comes together with starter, maybe the bread was just ready at that time. The service is good and staffs are friendly.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Service was horrible Food has gone downhill

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food was okay, service was bad. Over priced and they charged for a refill of machined soda Diet Coke.

★★★
December 22, 2022

Unfortunately a restaurant that has lost a lot of its quality. The food was average, the shrimp tasteless and way overcooked and the filet mignon not up to the expected standard. On the other hand, the service was excellent. Not recommended, there are plenty of better options nearby

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Amazing food, staff and ambiance. Highly knowledgeable staff make sure you have exactly the perfect pairings. Parking: Parking on-site many spaces

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Bravo! Très bien fait! The tartar, soup, steak and roasted veg were perfectly executed. Their sauces were superb (had and opportunity to try the port reduction and peppercorn). I tried a morsel of my brothers bison steak and that was even better than my perfect steak. Very pleasant and attentive (but not intrusive) service. Warm atmosphere and very pleasing ambience. Excellent!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great steak. Service was slow, but gave us time to chat. We had a great evening. Great wine list. A must in Gatineau/Ottawa. Best steak in the region for sure.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Beautifully restored old house, located over looking a river.we had steak cooked to perfection. Bread was freshly baked. All in all was a very good experience Parking: Parked free on the restaurant parking lot,

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

This restaurant was very good, unfortunately not anymore. It is very overpriced for what serviced. The quality has drastically gone down not to mention the horrible service. Our 2 waitresses where completely unprofessional and non challant. Very disappointing when your dropping at least 200$/person to be treated so badly is really unacceptable in a restaurant of this caliber. Vet your wait staff better.

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Never again. I have been to corporate events at this restaurant 40+ times and it was good most of the time (except when the manager offered lobster tails without authorization during pre-established menus). Dinner with my sweetheart, reservation for 5:30 p.m., door locked at 5:20 p.m. We return at 5:35 p.m. At the entrance, the chef shouts with someone at reception, we are told that this is what happens when people are passionate. Were customers, but that shouldnt count. Christmas table dhôte, the soup of the day was lukewarm, pitiful (beans/vegetables) and the portion tiny. The scallop was good, but not the portion. The main course, the prime ny steak 12oz, not edible. Fat, covered in yellow sauce and asparagus...since when has a steakhouse covered its best dish?? The rest of the meal was uninteresting/problematic. I dont know what happened (quiet day, our urban clothing, the carelessness of the restaurant), but our meal was not worth 50% of the price paid. If it was my first time, I would say we ll see . But given my many previous experiences at Sterling, Im going to say we wont see in the future, sorry. $250 for two tables d hôtes without wine, for this result, finished! Adios.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Food was great...service was fantastic..the atmosphere was more private. I give this place a two thumbs up

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food, service, and ambiance all STERLING.