Review Bistro Le Croque-note - Gatineau

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.

It's been a while since I've had a decent steak. Can safely claim that my time there has been the best service I've had all year thanks to Myriam and Shaw-Michael, they're 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.

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!

It's 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.

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

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 won't be disappointed.

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.

Came here for birthday dinner. The food was delicious! Highly recommend the escargot appetizer. Service was superb, ask for Marc! He was so hospitable with a great sense of humour. I had an incredible evening :)

Probably one of the best dinners I've ever had. The best comparison for this steakhouse is Gibby's 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, it's just a unique experience. The menu had a nice amount of protein and seafood options without being overwhelming. It's 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 don't 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.

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!

I've been fortunate to celebrate many milestones at Sterling, and I keep returning because it's 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.

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.

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

In town visiting and went out for dinner. From the soup to dessert, the four course meal was delicious. I will be back when in town again. George and Jonathan were great and not intrusive but attentive. Was also a pleasure seeing the owner who took the time to catch up from years ago.

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!

Great dinner out with friends! Most of us opted for the table d'hote and the one who didn't, 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 we'll be back again soon I'm sure.

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

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.

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