Bistro St-Malo

Phil

5.0

One of our best meals for a good while. Mrs H loves a good mussel, & these apparently were right up there with the best she's had. The beef cheek was magnificent, accompanied by a splendid Bordeaux, one of many wines in an extensive & impressive wine list.

Hannah

5.0

I loved my beef cheeks. It was very yummy. This place gets very busy. You do need a reservation & we were extremely lucky the day we visited.

Mary

5.0

A Must visit Bistro resto -good food, tasty mussels, cream, onion soup, beef cheek & carbonara. Amazingly delicious.

Jing

2.0

Had high hopes based on the thousands of good reviews, but quite disappointed. Ordered beef cheek & seafood stew as waitress saying these are the popular dishes. Beef cheek is ok, very tender, nothing special. Seafood stew is apparently all frozen shrimp & frozen fish, I can taste the staleness of the fish, not recommended at all. French onion soup is ok, a bit too salty to my liking. I had better ones elsewhere. Overall disappointed.

Good side is service is pretty good, restaurant has good vibes.

Bonnie

5.0

I had beef cheeks & it was delicious.
A very cute place & our waitress was wonderful..

Vivian

5.0

The beef cheek & potatoes were out of this world. I would drive all the way back to Quebec City to have more of those mashed potatoes. Humble but sophisticated. The atmosphere is cozy, & service prompt, knowledgeable & kind (Camille).

Renée

5.0

My boyfriend & I thoroughly enjoyed our dining experiences here! We loved the food so much the first night, we made two more reservations in the same week to come back! We were in search of an authentic Québécois dining experience. We love the character & authenticity of the space itself - the stone walls & rustic charm, the original fireplace, the wood beams. It was warm, cozy, romantic, & made us feel at home. We also had eating restrictions & we greatly appreciated that these were easily accommodated. The food is absolutely delicious - I had the beef cheek main dish every night. The last night I had it, it was truly spectacular. It was especially delicious with the Pinot Noir. There is so much heart in this establishment, I could feel it radiating - it emanates from the kitchen, & the walls & floors of the place itself. There are regulars who come here often & it was wonderful to feel the warm relationships many of them have with Bistro St. Malo. There is a sense of presence. Bistro St. Malo is a special place filled with warmth, laughter, stories, celebrations, & memories of the past. My recommendation - make a reservation to ensure that you can visit this fine dining establishment - this is a very popular restaurant in the old port of Québec City! Eating dinner here was one of the best parts of our trip - Merci Beaucoup! xx

John

5.0

Bistro St.Malo is a gem of a restaurant with an inviting, family-style atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. We enjoyed the beef cheek, slow-cooked sous-vide for over 30 hours, & the duck confit-both were extraordinary. The beef was melt-in-your-mouth tender with deep, rich flavors, while the duck was perfectly crispy on the outside & juicy on the inside. The warm ambiance & attentive service tied everything together for an exceptional dining experience. A must-visit for anyone who loves incredible food in a cozy, welcoming setting! Will definitely come back. Thanks Phil & Zach!

Ernesto

5.0

We stumbled upon this Bistro for a nightcap & realized that we found a jewel, not just the ambiance but staff as well. The following night, we returned for our last meal before our vacation was over. The food was exquisite, the staff makes you feel like family, & Chef/owner Phillipe is remarkably talented. We had the beef cheeks, pasta carbonara & French onion soup. Camille, who served us - you are a true joy & anyone who meets you will realize this. We can't recommend this restaurant highly enough!!!

Postedbyamanda

5.0

Such a cute & cozy bistro! The staff was attentive even though it was very busy & the food was delicious. We had a French onion soup, seafood stew, beef cheeks & the duck along with a pitcher of sangrias. All the dishes were delightful.