Houston Avenue Bar & Grill - Gatineau

Service and atmosphere were great but the artichoke, spinach and “cheese” dip with stale chips was by far the most disgusting spinach dip I’ve ever had. Waste of $19!nThe moment it was placed in front of me I could smell the melted processed cheese. There was barely any spinach or artichokes in it and actually tasted like a powder mix you add water to! Baton Rouge dip kills this dip for $3 less ! Disappointing experience!

Went there for supper on Saturday. We walked in at 4h30 and the place was empty so we got seated quickly.nnService and drinks were great. Had Amaretto Sour, tequila soda and rum and coke.nnFor supper we shared onion rings, bruschetta, cauliflower and Artichoke and Spinach dip. Everything was terrific. The only recommendation would be to add a balsamic glaze to the bruschetta.nnPresentation was well done and flavors were on point.

The quality of food, drinks & service was very poor!nI bought gift cards from Costco to try something new before giving my clients gifts, I have to verify quality first.nI had 2 of the smooth colada that consisted of only rum & milk, the drinks weren’t consistent with more taste of rum missing any pineapple or cream.nThis is a bar to talk business only, not for any dinners.nThere were only 6 tables on the patio & 30 minutes before any drinksn47 minutes until food arrivesnThe $50 New York strip was dry & tasteless, asked for med-rare was given closer to well done.nFor 3/4 of a plate fries, I’m given a little cup of ketchup. This was $140 well wasted. This is NOT a Bent Nails recommendation. The only resolution to fix this? Close the doors.

I went there for my birthday celebration with my family! We had a reservation and it was a Saturday! The place was crazy busy and we were.told to order at one go as the kitchen was behind schedule. There was also a party going on the first floor! Our food tastes good. The portions aren't big if you are a person with a nice appetite. I felt my garlic mashed potatoes had no garlic on them. The rest was well laid out as per the menu. I tried the Brie sirloin steak, fish tacos, kids burger and kids pasta. Churros for dessert and drinks Sangria kinda drink + bourbon and ice

Meh all the way. Food was fresh but tasted blend… not impressed at all.nnSee for yourself: that fried calamari for 22$ is just a joke. Small portion, not even properly cut as all pieces stayed together… they add some sauce and random raw veggies so be prepared to bite in raw oignions… and I actually don’t mind raw oignions but it’s just not worth the price…nnThe seafood stir fry was equally blend but a bit too salty to maie things even more meh… nnLike, look at these plates, this was my 55$ lunch for one person.nnClearly NOT RECOMMENDED!!!nnThis place is a joke, but it’s not for you to laugh….nnService was decent but again the priority should be on the actual food.nnI will never go back as there are way better options, with better food at a better price.nnAnd since I work nearby I had to pay 15$ of parking on top of that.nnPlease don’t bother reply with that generic message saying you feel sorry for my experience and that I should contact your customer service at yxz number….nnOverall this was a sad and expensive lunch.