Le Hibou (The Owl) in Wakefield, QC is an amazing place to visit, an entire experience. People sometimes use the word "hidden gem," but in this case this gem is stunning. They're situated on the main road with spectacular views of the river which is as wide as a lake... the hills and gorgeous, huge trees reflect on the water. You can eat on the terrace where there are umbrellas, or in the very eclectic and unique dining room that has beautifully mismatched furniture (everything from old church pews, free standing tables and chairs to curved booths), rustic tree trunks as pillars, and sundry owl figurines and artwork. I wanted to walk around the place just to admire all the artwork and decor. The ladies who attended us were very friendly, gracious, helpful, and made us feel welcomed and valued. They answered our questions and made suggestions when asked. When I asked if the iced tea was freshly brewed or made from a powder she brought me a taste to ensure I would enjoy what I ordered. So she was willing to go the extra mile to ensure we had a great experience. I ordered the Le Hibou Sirloin burger which was delectable, generous, and accompanied by a heaping portion of the best fries. My friend ordered the same, but his wife ordered the Tom Yum soup, and said it was awesome. This place really has it all: unique character, delicious food, excellent service, and an amazing view. If I lived closer than the actual 2,125 miles away, I'd be a regular customer. Way to go, Le Hibou!! read more

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We had the fish and chips. The fish was akin to frozen fish sticks, which was surprising. The french fries were soggy. Reading other reviews, it seems the quality was very good up until about a year ago. The service was good. read more

Stopped in on Canada Day for lunch. We were sat immediately and service was great throughout our meal. I rarely see Steak Tartare on a menu so I ordered that and enjoyed it, especially whatever sauce they put on the side. Speaking of sauces, the fries came with a side sauce that was also tasty. Vichyssoise was excellent, too! I loved the blackboard drawings and all the owl paraphernalia, too. All in all, a good meal, experience and without booze we had two nice lunches for around $40 pre-tip. Nice! read more

Le Hibou - Steak Tartare & Fries - Cafes Near Me - Wakefield, Quebec

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We had a long day and the usual dinner hour got away from us so we called Hibou to see if they could slide us in before the kitchen closed. She said to come on down so we did. From the moment we got there, everyone was super accommodating despite the fact that we were like 2 minutes from the kitchen closing. No worries, got our dinner and drinks orders in quickly and service was just awesome. The food came out and we were blown away. You may wonder how a veggie burger and a hamburger could be that awesome but they were. My wife had a side salad with watermelon and mint that she demolished. I had the sirloin burger that was perfectly cooked with a side of garlic aioli that was to die for. The food here is awesome. Nothing to smack talk about and the service from Valerie was extraordinary. If you're in Wakefield, come here for sure. read more

Le Hibou - My sirloin burger with garlic aioli dipping sauce. - Cafes Near Me - Wakefield, Quebec

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TLDR - Le Hibou is a convenient choice among the various dining options on Riverside. It is mid-level casual dining. Good draft beer on tap. Kids menu is available. Location, location, location! Le Hibou has the best location as it is at the intersection of Riverside and Mill, highly visible to tourists. The building looks cute. It is shared by a couple businesses. Le Hibou is one of them. The venue is spacious. It is decorated in an owl theme (hint - the resto name). It is rather cute and welcoming. It feels comfortable. We ordered a Taco Trio and a Caesar Salad. The taco came with chicken, beef and fried fish. I liked the chicken taco the best, but only because beef and fish tacos were disappointingly dry. The Caesar salad was unique as it had kale instead of romaine lettuce, but otherwise tasted decent. Lots of chewing though (see note about Kale). Portions of both entrees were sufficient. The services was very good - effective, fast, cheerful. It was a highlight. read more

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Everything is good there! You can't go wrong. The cheesecake of the day was the best i ever had. Staff is amazing and the view on the river from the patio is breathtaking. read more

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Everything about this place is amazing. The cozy atmosphere, the delicious food, and the amazing staff really make this a great place for me to visit. read more

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The tea is good.The food seems to be heated up from frozen food. I've been a few times, but have not been impressed. I had the fish and chips, but the chips appeared to have been made in the morning so were soggy. The fish seemed more like captain highliner. The soup was tasteless. The whipped feta dish was not good. read more

This was our second time here this week! The food and the service is awesome. I had the beet and bean burger both times and impressed by the food. The burger stayed together and has a patty of goat cheese on top as well as pickled onions. The bread was also a multi grain that was perfect. The salad that came with the burger was also amazing. Lots of cheese crumble, sweet potato and maple balsamic vinaigrette! Delicious! read more

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J'ai demandé le Poke bol, avec poulet! Pleins de gras, vraiment degueulasse et une très petite portion! $27. !!! read more

Sunday afternoon We decided to get a table of 4 but it was a very very long wait. We finally got a table inside but we wanted a spot outside so that sucked. I didn't like that when there was table of 2 they just didn't bring two extra chairs just really was annoying because sitting inside had a bunch of flys that we're super annoying flying around. Food: 4 stars loved the burger but it as small and the fries were great but a tad bit salty but that's not a deal breaker because they were cooked perfectly and had half the skin on. Location: 5 stars! Right across from the boardwalk and the water is right across which is so peaceful. I really want to try the patio next time Waitress: 5 stars Audrey was a gem, so sweet and soft spoken and was personal with her greetings not just a hello And bye which was nice. Drinks: 3 stars I got a pucker it was 11.50 which I found pretty high for what it was. I would come back here but I don't think I would buy drinks as they were a bit pricey and I wouldn't want to eat inside because of the flys. read more

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Visiting Wakefield for the weekend and stopped here with the family for dinner. Our usual restaurant is closed so we tried Le Hibou. We weren't disappointed! Lovely seating with a water view and service was very friendly. Hubby got the sushi bowl and he loved it. Was full of flavours. I had the fish and chips it was good. Oh yeah and we started with Nachos which was very good and generous toppings! It was a nice meal and we all enjoyed .. read more

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Cute spot by the water. Service is very slow once you send your order. The staff is nice and friend. The glass have a white substance. I was told it is the water at the location. I could scratch it off. It could be the water it didn't have a taste but sure did not make me feel want to drink from the glass. I got the burger it was ok. Meat was dry in the burger. I did like the fries and the pepper sauce that came to dip in. read more

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A delicious Boréale IPA paired with the first cheeseburger i've had in months, served on a snowy Sunday in January against the background of a day-long snowstorm. We didn't know what we were looking for, but this ended up being just the thing. We're staying in Val-Des-Monts, but Wakefield was recommended as a great spot with a small (confirmed - super small) downtown area and has some of the best restaurants in the area. Le Hibou was the one we chose after looking at all the options, and at just before 3pm in Sunday it also just so happened to be the only one serving lunch. Cold beer? Yes. They had three varieties of Boréale on tap - the IPA is excellent. Food? Definitely. We both had burgers - grass fed local beef for me and a veggie burger for the lady. I had some of hers, she had some of mine...both were awesome. The veggie burger came with a delicious Boston (butter) lettuce and poached pear salad, which is an unusual and amazing choice for salad since that type lettuce is generally expensive. I opted for the half and half on the side of my burger, which is half fries and half a side salad - surprisingly, also the butter lettuce salad. The fries were perfect (i'm convinced Canada is just really good at fries) and came with a paprika mayo that...isn't usually my thing at home but I totally go for it in Canada. The half and half is a perfect portion for those that don't want a gigantic plate of fries but wouldn't mind just a few, along with something healthier. More restaurants need to jump on the bandwagon with this. This was the perfect lunch for a cold snowy day, and I imagine it's just as good, if not better, in the summer. read more

I had been meaning to try this restaurant for a while. I finally took a chance and boy am I glad that I did. The Mediterranean Platter came recommended by the staff: It tastes just as delicious as it looks! The pita was nice and warm and complimented the hummus accentuated with notes of roasted chick peas, tomatoes, olives, etc. Nothing beats the patio view of the lake. Cherry on top: service was superb. The waitress was highly attentive to the clientele; all while doing it with a smile. I hope to return in the near future! read more

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I had the unfortunate opportunity to witness lousy service at its best here today. I ordered a steak well done and after a very lengthy wait, my steak finally arrived - rare. No problem, sent it back. And then I waited and waited some more. By now, my husband has finished his meal and I'm still waiting. The waiter never came by once after taking our order. There was no appearance or update, let alone an apology, however, we couldn't help but notice his praise-worthy performance of pretending not to see us. Hollywood beckons. Finally, out of sheer desperation, we thought we might have some success if we started flailing our arms. Nope - not even that could draw him over (I smell an Oscar) but somebody else did finally acknowledge us. When I finally received my food, I remarked that it took a long time, the waitress (maybe the manager) curtly said she'd take it off the bill and sped off. Nice, but I would rather have paid and avoided the shit show. read more

This quaint rustic decorated restaurant, located near the water makes more than a memorable impression. The Le Hibou Sirloin Burger was served with a generous portion of delicious freshly crisped fries. The burger appeared humble and simple with its common toppings. The patty it's self was grilled to a perfect point where there was a paper thin line of pink in the middle. The burger was juicy and tasted like a classic from childhood. The generous portion of fries was obviously fresh out of the fryer, very crispy and golden. The Fish and Chips were very impressive. The light breading had a satisfying deep crunch and boasted a juicy center of perfectly cooked haddock. Served with classic tartar sauce, it was come of the best fried fish I've tasted. A generous portion of fresh french fries was served with the dish. Will certainly recommend to others and come back in the very future! read more

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Great location right by the water. friendly service and good food. We also had some really nice cocktails we enjoyed.

Excellent, I highly recommend. Location, food, drinks, service, ambiance - all top notch,

Good restaurant. Nice ambiance slow and mellow. If you want a place that looks over the lake friendly waiters and just a place to chill for a while this place has a good ceviche. Mine has a bit too much citrus in it but overhaul was good. Take your time service is slow and friendly. read more

Le Hibou - Ceviche and tortilla shells - Cafes Near Me - Wakefield, Quebec

Got seated, then, waited ten minutes during which time the two tables that arrived after us had their orders taken and still no one came to take our order and were no where near to even make eye contact. We got up and went down the street for a much more pleasant experience, i.e., we were seated, were served drinks and had our food orders taken. It was a bit busy as it was a nice day for the patio but an acknowledgement of our presence and that a server would be there to take our order would be nice. Seeing two tables who were seated after us have their orders taken just added insult to injury. read more

Absolutely delicious brunch, my Benedicts were one of the best I've tried. Their terrace has a lovely view of the waterfront and it's definitely a cute spot to come for brunch with friends or family. The service was bit less than expected, we were sat down and brought water and menu but it took ages for someone to come and take our order. At the same time, people that came after us had their orders taken right away. Apparently one of the servers didn't speak French and that is why he tried avoiding our group (that spoke French) like plague. We finally had to ask him several times to come and take our orders. I'm not a language police, but I found it pretty disrespectful avoiding the clients just because you don't speak the language. Apart from that, the rest of the brunch was amazing. It's definitely worth a visit. read more

Le Hibou - Eggs Benny - Cafes Near Me - Wakefield, Quebec

SO SO GOOD! Our waiter was so sweet and we had a great time. The muscles were amaaaazing, and nachos too. read more

Le Hibou - Nachos, fish taco - Cafes Near Me - Wakefield, Quebec

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Came here for first time since last year. Wow. What a difference a year makes. Extremely slow and bad service. Fish and chips: frozen fish, decent, yet old, chips. After we ordered, waitress never came to the table until I asked her how long until our food would arrive. Food was edible. The best thing is the view. That's the only reason for 2 stars. read more

Le Hibou - Cafes Near Me - Wakefield, Quebec

I waited veggie burger for 50 minuts. I asked for water, and It never arrived. Food Is ok but very Little portion. read more

Best place to dine out in Wakefield as the menu is creative, offers great variety, the food is alwAys yummy, the service consistent and almost familial. I always have a good time here. The music and decor also make for good atmosphere. read more

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Le Hibou (The Owl) is a lovely café sitting in the center of the main street along the lake in downtown Wakefield, Quebec. It has a large outdoor deck where most choose to sit in nice weather like last weekend. There are umbrellas for shade on the hot sunny days, but if you choose to be outside, you will find yourself wishing for a spot of shade to shield you from the unforgiving sun, and for larger umbrellas. Our late lunch was a last minute decision after parking near the Wakefield Inn and walking down the road to Chemin Riverside. So happy with our choice, as the small repast we had was far better than we could have hoped for as we walked around town. My companion had the Veggie Burger on a Pita. She said it was the absolute best she had tasted, and committed to returning to Le Hibou just to have it again. My Huevos Rancheros also surprised me with its uniqueness and exquisite flavors. It certainly had a strong French influence, but the combination of Eggs on Tortilla, with Spicy Salsa, Chilies, Guacamole and Melted Cheese was really good. The small side salad with finely Shredded Beets was also excellent. The few pieces of Fresh Fruit offered a pleasant sweetness to the end of the meal. Aside from playing musical chairs with the sun, and changing tables to catch a break from its unrelenting burn, Le Hibou was a great find in a charming town geared for bikers, bicyclists, hikers, and romantic weekenders. Sit on the deck out of the sun, and enjoy the mountains, blue sky and beautiful waters. read more

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We've been going to Le Hibou since August of 2010. This afternoon I asked for my eggs scrambled instead of poached for brunch. I always eat the same thing and the modification has always been made without fail. The waitress told me she would have to check to see if she could and ultimately said no. When I asked why they could no longer make it she said it had always been like that and they'd make one final exception. I pointed out she ordered it that way for me before, that I wasn't upset with her but that I didn't agree. I even said that I would order something else if the modification wasn't possible. The waitress said they'd make it for me but the manager said never again. The manager later came out and introduced herself. The first thing she said to me was that if wanted scrambled eggs in the future not to bother coming back. I told her that her approach to customer service was terrible, explained our long history with the establishment. She said she didn't care and that modifications would not be made again in the future. Her argument was that the pans for scrambled eggs were different and that they took longer to make which got in the way of "pumping out 400 orders a day". I said I wouldn't have minded waiting longer, at which point she stormed off and said loudly on the packed patio that we wouldn't have a bill to pay. Both my mother and I requested our bill when a different younger male waiter came to our table asking if we needed anything else in a clear attempt to have us leave the premises. We told him we wanted to pay our bills since we ate. The manager sent him back out and refused to provide us our bill. As a general manager of two busy medical offices, I would never behave like this towards customers and I certainly wouldn't use my employees to ask patrons to leave. This was an all around embarrassing, immature and absolutely terrible display of customer service. I've never seen anything like it. All is this for what - scrambled instead of poached eggs? read more

Went for dinner. My wife had veggie burger and I had the poke bowl. The view sitting outside is really nice. read more

Wakefield, Quebec. Le Hibou. Shrimp cocktail, salad of the day with fresh haddock and fish taco. The food was delicious! read more

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A group of us on a trip were in the area and looking for dinner so we ended up at Le Hibou in Wakefield. Located on the main drag of Wakefield right by the river, Hibou is a very nice place with a big front patio, but we ended up inside. The decor is eclectic and nicely done, we especially appreciated the linoleum dining tables from the 50s and 60s. Nice menu with something for everyone. Service was very good, especially as we were the last table of the night and never felt rushed. I ordered the Mussels and Frites. A nice portion of medium sized mussels came in a nice tomato broth; for my taste they could have used a bit more garlic, but that is a personal preference. The fries were a large portion of medium sized crispy potatoes served with aioli. Crispy and hot, the fries were excellent, the aioli was nice but lacked a bit of zip. Le Hibou is a good choice for a very nice meal after a busy day in the park. read more

Sirloin Burger was delicious and enjoyed the salad. There was a bit of a wait to be seated but service was excellent. It's a great place to go on a Saturday afternoon. read more

This place not only has incredible views of the river but also has amazing food. Their Huevos Rancheros and fish and chips were top notch! Their wait staff were quick and also very friendly. I can't wait to go back again. read more

Pretty meh bar fare. Slow and tasteless at lunch. Ok patio. Movies on a big screen. But generally ick. That sticky wood table feeling... read more

Had a wonderful light dinner and a couple of drinks after skiing in Gatineau Park for the day. The waitress was pleasant and friendly and the atmosphere was relaxed and casual. The decor is eclectic and funky with very cool touches like old church pews for bench seating and no two tables the same. We split a salad and the nachos and both were very nice. Overall a great place to spend a relaxing evening on a cold snowy night. read more

Le Hibou - Cafes Near Me - Wakefield, Quebec

I will start this review by saying we were a party of 7 at lunch, and it was during the winter. That being said I have to say our experience did not match up to the reviews that exist here. The biggest issue was the wait time, we waited over an hour for food after being served. I knew something was up when we arrived and the waitress made a concerned face and said "oh boy", likely referring to the size of our group (which I didn't think would be an issue / shouldn't be an issue). The prices were definitely up there comparable to other restaurants with similar menu items, and one of our party who had the hamburger remarked that it wasn't anything to write home about and definitely not worth the price tag. Overall I'd like to give it a try in the summer and maybe go for the burger to see if I have the same opinion on it (as it did visually look good). Given our experience that day, 3 stars! read more

I ordered the burger and fries. The burger completely redeemed the two mediocre burgers I had previously in Ottawa. Oh my golly this burger was so good. It was juicy, luscious, of an obviously high quality meat (Hale Farm). The bun was soft and held everything together and the burger was perfectly dressed with arugula and I think some kind of tomato jam. The fries were handcut and tasted great although they weren't the crispest. They were served with a really yummy chipotle mayo on the side. The decor is eclectic and adorable. And the service was warm and friendly. Also, the drive was really easy and beautiful from Ottawa. Come here! read more

Loving this new spot I've been frequently a lot lately. Not only is the view incredible but the nachos are the best I've ever had and I'm not a nacho girl. Their secret is they smoke the tomatoes...so yummy! I also love their tofu dish (wish it was double the size) and I enjoy their dark and stormy. Try to get in Cameron's section if you can. Awesome server! read more

Le Hibou - Cafes Near Me - Wakefield, Quebec

Came here with the kids. We had the burger, poutine, and fish taco, everything was amazing, and the kids had pizza and pierogies and of course couldn't finish everything so we tried those too.... I can NOT believe the pierogies are not on the regular menu as an appetizer! I'm a ukie, I hunt pierogies in Toronto every time we go out, I've been to every baba's shop on roncy, I've eaten them every day for 2 weeks in Ukraine.... Hibou's were the best pierogies I ever had in my life!! They're deep fried, but not in the usual disgusting way. Light crispy lace-like crust on the outside, pillowy soft perfectly subtle mashed potatoes inside, everything super fresh, perfect ratios, perfect texture.... Please PLEASE add this to your grown up menu as an appetizer! So many people NEED to eat your pierogies!!! Also, service was excellent, lots of good colouring books for the kids, nice welcoming decor. BEST PIEROGIES!!!!! read more

Such a great place!! Was in Ottawa for a business trip and a couple of co-workers who live in the area know this place and brought us here for dinner. Drinks...margaritas (delicious) and beer for a couple. Apps...nachos, sweet potato fries, calamari, and a special order poutine from down the street. All delicious. Dinner was a mix of fish dishes, salads, and burgers. All fresh, all yummy. Small little town with tons of charm...and there is a well down one of the roads...love well water! Don't miss out on this adorable place...mixed and matched furniture, art on the walls, patio out front, super cute! read more