Bistro Rutherford - La Pêche

Being totally relaxed in the beautiful little village of Wakefield made it hard to make a decision as to what to have for lunch. The four of us stopped in front of a pub on the waterfront, and since the fellows wanted a beer, and the girls wanted a patio, in we went. It was an unusual arrangement in that the pub side served the alcohol and the restaurant side the entrees, with two separate bills, but this did not diminish the quality of food that was served. I am told the pulled pork poutine was amazing, and the chicken chef's salad that I had was very tasty, too. The vegetables were chopped very finely, as was the chicken, and the mustard dressing was just right. The view from the patio of the Gatineau River was beautiful. This is not a fancy place, but very nice for a quick lunch.

Weekend drive through the lovely Gatineau Hills brought us to Wakefield and this bistro for lunch. Kind of a “Bar Rescue” vibe inside but their offerings were fresh and reasonably priced; all meat offerings are smoked so that permeates the menu. Bar not open so very limited beverage choices -basically just water or pop. Our pulled pork, burger and rib plates were tender and tasty and reasonably priced. Great view of the lake, covered bridge, and hills across the lake. Server was friendly, efficient and laid back. Jamie the WonderDog chills out and greets you at the entrance. The defunct Wakefield Steam Train has taken the wind out of Wakefield’s sails since I was last here, as there are many businesses worth a visit in this charming, rustic village. Accessibility: couple steps at the entrance and you have to wend your way through the bar area to the standard washroom stalls. Live music on weekends.

We had lunch here. Its not fancy but the view is great from the patio. The food and service are also great. Consider stopping here.

My husband and I stopped here for lunch while in Wakefield for the weekend. He got the nachos which were quite bland. We split a poutine which had way too much gravy and I also had the Garlic Burger which was surprisingly lacking flavour. Our waiter was also not very attentive, as we ran out of water but did not see him again until he brought our bill. He was, however, very friendly! The view from the patio was lovely on a nice day.

If you enjoy simple yet flavorful dishes, I highly recommend this restaurant. The service is quick and the view is absolutely gorgeous.