Sterling Restaurant

Sterling Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Faisal

   New York City7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very well designed and run restaurant. Traditional steakhouse in an elegant setting by the Gatineau River. Very helpful bilingual staff, providing knowledgeable and patient explanations to all of our questions. Our 5 and 7 year olds finished their steak, and some of ours as well!
   

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   Claude

   Ottawa2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Mother’s Day Dinner – Mixed Experience We hadn’t been back in a few years, and decided to return for Mother’s Day dinner with my mom and partner. We arrived early and were seated in the bar area, which offered a lovely view of the river and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Service started off strong—friendly and attentive—but as the restaurant filled up, our server became less present. It’s worth noting he seemed to be working both upstairs and our table on the main floor, so it felt like he was stretched thin. It took over an hour to receive our main courses. My mom ordered the filet mignon and found it stringy, while my partner's New York strip was overcooked. No one came by to ask how our meals were, and they didn’t want to make a fuss, so we didn’t send anything back. My own steak, however, was cooked perfectly. We ended the meal on a high note with the cheesecake, which was delicious. All in all, the setting and ambiance were excellent, but the service and food execution were inconsistent this visit.
   

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   Michael

   Edmonton2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of the best, if not the best, steakhouse in Ottawa/Gatineau. Highly recommend.
   

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   Jennette

   Edmonton1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   They were able to accomodate our large group on short notice. Everyone had an amazing meal, the drinks were top notch and we couldn’t have had better service. Thank you!!
   

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   Genevieve

   Ottawa5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Un bijoux à découvrir. Du service à la savoureuse table d’hôte tout est au rendez-vous!!!
   

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   Sylvie

   Ottawa1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Merveilleuse expérience ! Nous recommandons pour le service, nourriture et ambiance
   

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   Alex

   Toronto12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were greeted affectionately and lead to a separate room made available especially for our group. Wait staff were professional, efficient, and patient. Menu please everyone even the fussiest of our group. Portions generous. Steak is top top brand and both meat and fish fresh as I have ever tastiest… and I’ve had a lot of great taste experiences. We’ll be back!
   

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   gabrielle

   Montreal2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 31, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Whenever I wish to entertain, celebrate or just enjoy a great evening, I can always do so with absolute confidence at The Sterling, It is consistently an exquisite experience - the food, the staff, the ambiance is always a sure thing. There are too many things to worry about in life and it is most reassuring to have a favorite place to count on for a special occasion, and one reservation to make! Thank you so much for the many unforgettable gatherings that you exquisitely orchestrated for me over many years and the many more to come! Thank you, Sterling!
   

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   Justin

   Ottawa1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is my second visit and there will be a third and a fourth…phenomenal everything!
   

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    Marc

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Very good service, fresh food…a very pleasant experience !
    

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