Bistro B operates as a culinary space that integrates professional bistro preparations with an adjacent market component. The menu prioritizes fresh ingredients, focusing on classic techniques applied to seasonal proteins and local vegetables. Guests experience a transparent approach where the boundary between the kitchen workspace and the dining area remains minimal. The establishment emphasizes a straightforward engagement with food, prioritizing the quality of raw components over complex plating styles. The environment remains functional and focused, facilitating a direct connection between the culinary production and the final plate. This dual identity allows for a seamless transition from ingredient procurement to the execution of precise dishes designed for consistent delivery. The result provides a reliable experience centered on fundamental culinary rigor and efficient preparation methods for every visitor.
Bistro B offers a polarized dining experience following its recent renovations and transition to a tapas-style format. Many patrons praise the restaurant for its fresh, high-quality ingredients, professional service, and inviting atmosphere, frequently highlighting the creative menu and excellent wine pairings as standout features. Conversely, some long-time visitors feel the new concept lacks the cohesion and depth of the previous menu, expressing disappointment over smaller portion sizes and a perceived decline in the overall wow factor. While some diners enjoy the social aspect of sharing various dishes in a modern, well-designed space, others report concerns regarding noise levels, inconsistent pacing, and the logistical challenges of navigating a tablet-based menu. Despite these mixed opinions, the establishment continues to attract guests who appreciate its culinary ambition and warm hospitality.
Déçu de ma visite au Bistro B « nouvelle formule ». J'ai de bons souvenirs de l'époque où le restaurant servait des assiettes dignes de ce nom. Pour couper les coûts sans doute, on nous propose une formule « tapas ».
Mais en réalité, c'est la réduflation en restauration, des entrées au prix de vraies assiettes. Si au moins la bouchée en valait le prix. Mais non, le flétan était correct & la petite assiette de bison caoutchouteux était insignifiante. La bouchée de foie gras en entrée était anodine. Charmant service, mais on me m'y reprendra plus.
We visited Bistro B for lunch following their Michelin recommendation. The option of a two or three course prix fixe was very reasonable considering the quality & creativity of the dishes. Everything we tasted was absolutely delicious! We started by sharing the mussels over a parsley risotto followed by the halibut for me & the prawns for my daughter. Everything was perfectly prepared, accompanied with savory sauces & served at the optimal temperature. We finished with the financier. Arturo was so wonderful & patient, despite my terrible French. He provided a tasting of their 3 Chardonnays by the glass, all of which were delicious. I ended up with the Bourgogne which was an exceptional pairing with the seafood dishes. He also offered recommendations for other restaurants & speak easies in Quebec for us to try. Thank you to him & the entire staff for making this such a memorable experience. I hope to visit again soon. Merci!
Mar 27, 2026
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ATTENTION, depuis sa réouverture à la suite de rénovations, ce restaurant a changé de concept !
Bistro B était une référence, tant par la qualité que la créativité des plats offerts. Le ris de veau, l'une de leurs spécialités, était un plat incontournable. Depuis les rénovations, celui-ci n'est plus au menu ! Quelle déception !
Avant, Bistro B offrait un menu réfléchi, équilibré avec une ligne directrice. Maintenant, c'est une offre cacogastronomique sans direction précise. Une multitude de plats qui, offerts sans accompagnement, ne sont pas complets. La qualité des aliments & leurs préparations est correcte mais sans aucune surprise & sans WOW.
Quand la soupe à l'oignon devient votre plat signature, ça résume tout !
Une mauvaise copie du concept que l'on retrouve au Cendrillon, par exemple, mais avec moins de saveur & d'audace.
Une série de mises en bouche trop grosses ou trop petites pour être offertes en plat principal, un concept déjà vu & dépassé selon moi.
Je suis extrêmement mitigé.
Quand un restaurant change le concept de son offre, le compteur de satisfaction (nombre d'étoiles) devrait repartir à zéro. Je crois sincèrement que Bistro B perdrait sa cote.
Seule la carte des vins demeure intéressante.
Chose certaine, ce restaurant qui était un incontournable à chaque visite de la capitale nationale vient d'être relayé au fond du tiroir & ne fait plus partie de nos recommandations!
Bistro B provided us with an interesting & pleasurable experience, but had some flaws too.
The first thing I noticed about the restaurant was just how noisy it was. Through much of our meal, it was a struggle to hear each other & I had to consistently raise my voice to be heard. Fortunately, our reservations were on the later side, & as the restaurant cleared out, the noise became much better.
The restaurant is quite popular. Even though we had reservations, we had to wait 15 minutes for our table, & the restaurant doesn't have a comfortable waiting area. We just had to stand against the wall of the exitway, trying to keep out of the way of patrons entering & leaving.
The menu is divided into two sections: very small plates to accompany an aperitif, & then appetizer-sized plates where the menu says you should order two to three per guest. The menu doesn't explain if the dishes are intended to be shared or are for individuals, or how things should be coursed out. Perhaps it's because we don't speak French, but our server didn't make things clear either. What we learned:
1. The very small dishes are designed to be shared, & should all come together as a first course. The menu lists how many pieces are in each dish. For a full meal, I recommend ordering enough so that every diner gets one piece from two or three dishes.
2. The appetizer-sized dishes are not intended to be shared. For a full meal, I recommend each diner ordering two dishes for themselves, & have those dishes served separately as second & third courses. You should think about which dish you want first -- for example, fish -- followed by the next -- say, meat.
3. For the second & third courses, if it's on the menu, I recommend ordering the bread with chicken skin butter. The bread easily serves four people. The chicken skin butter is deliciously decadent.
Bistro B doesn't print menus, but instead provides each table a small tablet that loads up the menu on the Web site. The Web site is a bit clunky, & it's difficult for an entire table to share a single tablet. I recommend everyone arrive with a fully-charged phone & use your own phone to look at the menu.
For our first course for our table of four, we got two orders of the gougères, two orders of the shrimp spring rolls, & two orders of the foie gras terrine. Each order of those dishes has two pieces, so that gave every diner a single bite from each dish. All were delightful. The foie gras was very interesting -- served like a'taco' with a stroopwafel serving as the tortilla, with a noticeable punch of chili spice.
For our second & third courses, diners at our table enjoyed the oak leaf lettuce with pink peppercorn, zucchini flowers, albacore tuna crudo, steamed halibut, pork croquette, beef sirloin. All dishes were very good, though none gave us a'wow' moment. I have to say, the steak was cooked perfectly & was well seasoned.
For dessert, I got the rhubarb tartlet, which was a nice balance of sweet & acid. Others at my table had the strawberry sorbet cup with panettone toast & chocolate mousse. The strawberry sorbet was tasty, but something in the dish smelled very strongly vegetal -- almost like broccoli or wet vegetables that had started to go bad. We passed the dish around the table, & each diner detected the strong aroma & found it rather off-putting. If we spoke French, I would have inquired as to what went into the dish to give it that aroma.
Overall, a good, but mixed experience at Bistro B. Two kilometers nearby in Québec City is restaurant Melba, which has a similar dining format & cuisine design, & it was so much better. Melba had a much quieter & more pleasant atmosphere, the menu was easier to navigate, the service was more helpful, & a few dishes there blew our socks off.
My wife & I had an excellent meal here. Service was top notch! Alexandre was our server & he was very attentive & knowledgeable. I would absolutely recommend Bistro B & we will eat there again next time we're in Quebec City!
Nous avons passé la soirée du Nouvel An au Bistrot B & avons été pleinement satisfaits des plats, qui étaient délicieux, ainsi que du service, qui était irréprochable. Toutefois, un point négatif mérite d'être souligné concernant la carte des vins. Bien qu'elle propose une large sélection de bouteilles haut de gamme, certaines dépassant largement les 100$, il y a peu d'options abordables. Nous avons opté pour une bouteille à 75 ou 80$, mais celle-ci était malheureusement plus que décevante. L'impression générale laissée par la carte des vins est que l'accent est mis sur les grands crus, au détriment de la qualité des vins proposés à des prix plus accessibles. Mais pour ce qui est de la cuisine, vous pouvez y aller les yeux fermés !
Nous avons été mangé en couple au Bistro B pour souper. Service excellent, nous avions une réservation pour 19h00 & nous y sommes rester jasés dépassé 23h00 sans jamais nous faire sentir pressés de partir (sans avoir à non plus consommer d'alcool jusqu'à la fin). L'ambiance & le service de même que l'hospitalité ont été très apprécié. Le petit bémol a été la nourriture. Disons que nous n'avons pas été charmé & nous attendions à plus. En entrée, nous avons pris les pétoncles & le poireau. Les pétoncles étaient bien cuit, la sauce très bonne, mais le morceau de pancetta mou sur le dessus n'avantageait pas le plat. Il manquait peut être un petit ajout dans l'assiette tel un légume. Pour ce qui est du poireau, la quantité incroyable de fromage de chèvre faisait malheureusement en sorte qu'on ne goûtait que ça. Le poireau & le crumble étaient difficiles à gouter... Pour les plats principaux, le coup de coeur va à l'omble chevalier avec aubergine & sauce romesco. Sauce délicieuse, poisson légèrement trop cuit mais avec les accompagnements c'était peu perceptible. La portion de poisson était belle mais je me serais attendue à une assiette complète (ex ajout d'un féculent...). En ce qui concerne l'autre plat, soit le magret de canard, il était malheureusement très dur & difficile à mâcher. Encore une fois, l'apparence d'une entrée & non d'un plat principale. Bref, l'expérience fut agréable, aucun regret de la soirée. Mais pour la nourriture & le prix, je n'y retournerais pas nécessairement si vous voulez une expérience bistronomique.
Moi & ma conjointe adorons le Bistro b, toutefois pour la première fois nous avons fait une indigestion après y être mangé. Nous avons tous deux prit des riz de veaux & le boeuf braisé
