Name: The SmoQue Shack
Address: 73 Bd de la Gappe, Gatineau, QC J8T 0B5, Gatineau, ON, CA
Telephone: 819-561-2828
Price range: $$

About The SmoQue Shack

Hours: Mon-Sat: 11:30am-9pm, Sun: 11:30am-8pm
Reservations: Walk-in
Price Range: $$

The SmoQue Shack has defined Ottawa-Gatineau's BBQ scene since 2011, building reputation through commitment to slow-cooking and house-made sauces that separate authentic smokehouse from imitations. Originally operating from Senate Tavern locations in Ottawa, The SmoQue Shack now serves from Boulevard de la Gappe in Gatineau, maintaining the quality that made it the region's BBQ reference point.

Slow-cooking forms the foundation—low temperatures, extended smoking times, proper wood selection create tender meats with smoke penetration throughout rather than just surface flavor. This commitment to traditional methods requires patience but produces BBQ that justifies The SmoQue Shack's position as local favourite since 2011.

House-made sauces complement rather than mask smoked meats. The sauce selection reflects understanding that different BBQ styles demand different accompaniments. Craft beer selection pairs thoughtfully with smoked meats, enhancing rather than competing with BBQ flavors.

The Gatineau location on Boulevard de la Gappe serves lunch through dinner Monday through Saturday (11:30am-9pm) and Sunday (11:30am-8pm). The restaurant maintains casual BBQ atmosphere while delivering serious food quality. This balance—approachable yet excellent—explains The SmoQue Shack's lasting success.

Over a decade of Ottawa-Gatineau BBQ experience shows in execution consistency. The SmoQue Shack understands what locals expect from quality BBQ: proper smoking, house-made sauces, generous portions, fair pricing, reliable availability.