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Bistro la Gargouille, Gatineau, QC

Bistro la Gargouille

4.5
4.5
71 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Bistro
Where the love of wine, great cocktails and beer meets delicious food. Our menu is inspired by the concept of sharing, in order to live a unique experience and spend a moment in good company.


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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 2 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed 11:00 am–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (819) 525-7799
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    Gatineau
  • Parking Details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

What 71 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Hot spot

  • Ottawa

    Lively

  • Gatineau

    Best Overall

  • Gatineau

    Best Food

  • Gatineau

    Best Service

  • Gatineau

    Best Ambience

  • Gatineau

    Best Value

  • Gatineau

    Good for groups

  • Gatineau

    Good for special occasions

  • Gatineau

    Lively

  • Gatineau

    Most Booked

71 Reviews
  1. NathalieH

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, friendly staff, good food and good music

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  2. RimD

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good but quantity was not enough for the price plus if you book after 9:30 pm not much choice. The kitchen was closed at 10:30 pm, if you want to stay with your friends and wants to order more drinks with food you will have only drinks!!! Even if the place is open up to 1:00 am and life music was over since 10:30pm.

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  3. JulieA

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bonne bouffe, bonne ambiance, prix raisonnables dans un endroit animé.

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  4. JessicaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all around ! Great service, food amd vibe. Will be back.

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  5. Yolanda

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Soirée entre amies, en couple c’est la place. Super ambiance et très bonne bouffe.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time, but can’t wait to go back. Food and ambience were great!

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  7. Nicole

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Music was a bit loud but yet still good to see a live singer.. Lol

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  8. ChantalS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance agréable, excellent service mais bouffe plutôt ordinaire!

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  9. SuzanneD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Il n’y avait que des tables et sièges hauts (plus ou moins confortables) dans la salle moins bruyante du resto

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  10. StephaneR

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great, try their home version of the poutine!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    C’est trop cher au niveau de la nourriture pour ce que c’est. 25 dollars un tartare sans aucune accompagnement (frite, salade rien du tout ) Le prix est encore plus cher si tu veux des frites ou salades. 2 Bloody ceasar et un tartare sans accompagnement pour un total de 66 dollars taxe inclus c’est ridicule

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  12. SanG

    Ottawa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Le tartare de saumon et tacos de poisson étaient excellent! J’ai été agréablement surprise qu’ils avaient un Pisco sour et il était délicieux. Le personnel est courtois, professionnel et sympathique! Les chansonniers étaient très bons mais il était difficile de discuter puisque la musique était très forte. C’est certain qu’il y avait pas mal de monde qui appréciaient le party.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The restaurant is cute and the staff are great, but the food was extra salty this visit and well over priced for what you get. I enjoyed the first time I went there (everything was delicious) but this time I could not even finish my meal for the salt content and the over cooking (the burger was a rock, as was the fish in my fish tacos they replaced the burger with). It’s unfortunate because I do enjoy the ambiance, and their cocktails are delicious, but the food this time… not so great.

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  14. Annema

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The music , the service and the ambiance was excellent ! The food was really to expensive for the portion and the taste …. 12$ for a side order of sweet potato … and they were soft and the quantity was juste enough. The tartare taste was good … but the tenderness was not a point of a happiness ! I still recommended but be aware of these details

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  15. KarineR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Certains plats étaient excellents mais d’autres non. Grande déception avec le nacho porc effiloché. Les croustilles étaient toutes humides. Le prix de la frite est exagéré: 10$ pour une frite. À ce prix-là tu peux acheter le 10 livres au complet.

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  16. beaver

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Belle endroit ,propre,bon service ,bonne bouffe et bon choix de musiciens

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  17. Mercy

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, good service. A bit on the pricey side, however (two tacos are 16$, so that's 8$/taco and no side). In my books, 16-20$ should include your main course + a side (fries, salad, etc.) A small restaurant, so there is limited seating. If you plan on going, pick a time that does not coincide with "rush hour" (for lunch and/or dinner). Aside from this, it's a great experience and I would definitely recommend it to a friend.

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  18. BrousseauG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bonjour les natcho étais séche un peu manqué de sauce

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  19. JALE

    Ottawa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food, decor and service. We shared the beet salad, had burgers with poutine and fish tacos for entrees. Everything was delicious. We were there for the first set of the live entertainment which was really enjoyable and perfect for the venue. When I booked on Open Table I requested a standard table as my husband was unable to do the high top. The restaurant didn’t get that message and everything was booked up. Nevertheless they went out of their way to be sure we were accommodated and found us a nice booth in the bar. Truly appreciated. Will go back when we are in the area again and this time will save room for dessert!!

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  20. Lynda

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good but service too slow for the first part. Took 25 minutes to get the cocktail before meal. But it is usually much faster and I will go back.

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  21. MartinP

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super belle terrasse pour profiter du soleil! Le service était excellent. On retournera sans faute!

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  22. Paquette

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Il y avait deux musiciens qui étaient très bons mais le niveau du son était beaucoup, beaucoup trop élevé. Nous étions assis le plus loin possible pour être capable de discuter entre nous. Cependant, nous avions une table de fêtard à côté de nous. De la musique d'arrière-plan aurait été beaucoup plus plaisant. La bouffe sortait rapidement de la cuisine qui ne nous donnait pas le temps de finir nos consommations de bière et autres. La commande pour mon steak était de moyen saignant mais un steak bien cuit ma été servi. Beaucoup trop de carottes dans l'accompagnement du steak. Plus de poivrons, oignons auraient été préférable avec un choix de frites, patates ou de riz qui devraient être inclus et non en surcharge. Choisi deux vins différent sur la liste de vin, mais il en n'avait pas en stock. Bel endroit pour dîner mais plus pour souper.

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  23. Coco

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    25$ pour un petit tartare qui n’est accompagné ni d’une petite salade ou d’une petite frite ou meme des deux comme a certains endroits c’est exagéré…..10$ de plus pour une frite; les portions sont vraiment petites nous avons finalement opté pour deux (tres petites….a notre grande surprise considérant le prix) poutines a 24$ chaque et une assiette de cote levees de bison a 42$ ( car il a fallu payer pour les frites en plus, avec trois verres de bières….. 150$ , malgré la belle ambiance avec des chansonniers, nous ne retournerons malheureusement pas a cet endroit!!!!

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  24. Laframbn

    Ottawa

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Première fois et dernière fois…cher pour ce que tu as, tu commande un hamburger et tu dois acheter les frits à part 10$ WTF Bruit/music extrem Pichet de sangria tellement ordinaire et deux tranche d’orange ..aucun autre fruit Le personnel pratiquement non souriant

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  25. VacationGirl

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate dinner on the terrace/patio and it was really fun but very busy.

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  26. Pierre

    West Palm Beach

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food, service was impeccable! quiet to moderate noise.

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  27. Genivie

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ce bistro est l’endroit où aller pour bien manger et avoir du plaisir. Avec ses chansonniers et ses bons vins, la table est mise pour une soirée mémorable…

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  28. KW1111111111111111111111

    Montreal

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I find that the music is a little bit to loud sometimes. It is hard to speek with your friends even if they are right next to you

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and service Loud girls on a banquet Did request a lower table, they did not take in consideration 🙁

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  30. Samantha

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, servers were very welcoming, prices were exceptional especially for how delicious our meals were! Highly recommend the paella!

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  31. Natalie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    On adore aller à la gargouille. Nous y allons souvent et nous avons toujours beaucoup de plaisir. La nourriture est bonne, l'ambiance est parfaite avec les chansonniers et il y a des gens de toute âge. C'est vraiment la formule gagnante ! Voici un proprio qui sait vraiment ce qu'il fait. Longue vie à la Gargouille!

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  32. JulieP

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent restaurant and the tacos were delicious and the gluten free options were appreciated and GF taco shells delicious. We sat outside which was lovely and the live music perfect!

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  33. AudreyR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super ambiance! Barman super gentil et nourriture délicieuse!

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  34. Gigi

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Très bon service. Poutine moyen/ il faudrait changer la sauce.

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  35. CinthiaG

    Ottawa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 13, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    J’ai été déçu du manger Les nachos sec difficile à décoller de l Assiette Les drinks ou le vin n’étais pas servis dans le bon moment Le changement de chiffre a fait que nous avons reçu notre repas et nous avions pas trop terminer les entrée Ont a attendu pour le vin alors reoas froid sec et gras

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  36. FrancoisD

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jamais été déçu à la Gargouille, service attentionné, menu éclectique mais que du bon ! Les ribs de bisons délicieux !

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  37. JULIED

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beau bistro, nourriture excellente et bon service. Tout nos plats étaient excellents (tartare boeuf, saumon, fish and chips, entrées calmar, cornichons frits et le divin brie aux bleuets). Le personnel était courtois et chaleureux mais un bémol sur le service des boissons et breuvages. Nous avons eu nos drinks à 20 minutes d'intervalle et un soda à la fin du repas. Sinon, belle expérience, belle ambiance et nous recommandons celui-ci. Nous avons apprécié notre soirée!

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  38. Veronique

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 6, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very well served by the bartender and the waitress. It was a great 1st experience, and I plan on going back.

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  39. StephaneC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Le volume du chansonnier beaucoup trop fort pour le reste 9/10

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  40. LouisB

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Add more meals on menu. Choice a bit limited Try to reduce noise Add more microbrewery in beer menu

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FAQs

Bistro la Gargouille is rated 4.5 stars by 71 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Bistro la Gargouille

556 Bd Saint-Joseph, Gatineau, QC J8Y 4A4

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Gatineau
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed 11:00 am–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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