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Chez Boulay - Bistro boréal

Restaurant serving upmarket, seasonal Nordic bistro fare in a stylish, modern interior.
Old-Quebec
4.8$$$ & $$$$
OPEN11:30 am - 2 pm, 5 pm - 9:45 pm
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Brunch: Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 1:30pm
RegionalBoréaleSeafood/FishHealthyBistroComfort FoodTartareWild GameGluten-free OptionsFrenchBrunchCateringGreat selection of winesPrepared Meals
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With their rigorous climate marked by a distinct seasonal cycle, northern territories are gifted with unique fauna and flora adapted to their extreme reality: game, fresh water fish, wild fruit, forest mushrooms, lichen… inspired by these unique elements, a rising number of chefs are exploring this once neglected exceptional culinary legacy.

In Quebec, Jean-Luc Boulay and Arnaud Marchand, supported by a passionate team, have been standing up to the challenge of inventing quebec inspired northern cuisine since 2012. Connecting the abundant proximity of boreal forests and the exceptional quality of local products, they salvage amidst french techniques to favour a true encounter of flavours. Local, healthy and inventive, the Northern cuisine from Quebec expresses within each bite the very best of our emerging culinary tradition.

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Our Specialties

Willd Game - Fish - Regional - Boreal cuisine

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Capacity: 120 We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac
Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 1:30pm
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Chez Boulay - Bistro boréal offers a memorable dining experience characterized by its creative, high-quality boreal cuisine that highlights fresh and local ingredients. Guests frequently praise the exceptional service, noting that the staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive, often providing helpful recommendations that elevate the meal. While the atmosphere is vibrant, stylish, and welcoming, it can occasionally become busy and lively. Many visitors consider it a must-visit destination in Quebec City, highlighting signature dishes like the onion soup and beef cheek as true standouts. Overall, the restaurant consistently delivers a refined culinary experience that earns strong recommendations for anyone seeking an authentic yet modern taste of local northern cuisine.
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Diana
5.0

I had the braised beef cheek. It's so tender that it melted in my mouth! The service was excellent! Milan, our server was very efficient & fun! I definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Quebec! It's Michelin recommend led for 2025. I won't be surprised if it gets awarded a Michelin star…

Jun 4, 2025
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Penny
5.0

The beef cheek dish was absolutely amazing! So moist & flavorful & tender!! Highly Recommend it! Alex at the bar took great care of us.

May 19, 2025
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Sam
5.0

Experience was amazing. Food was delicious. Staff were very attentive. We enjoyed the onion soup cappuccino, beef tartare, fish cake appetizer, beef cheek main, & bison steak with fries.

May 5, 2025
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Ella
4.0

Very delicious food, especially the seasonal specials. The braised beef cheek is a classic, we also loved the tuna gravalax. Onion soup had a delicious foam. Best we've had in Quebec so far! Seabuckthorn tart was the best!

Mar 28, 2025
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Mitch
5.0

Chez Boulay did not disappoint! I went here for my anniversary dinner & we absolutely loved it.

The food was delicious & unique. We had the Trout carpaccio, Duck pate, Bison cut with veggies, & the signature braised Beef cheek. The Carpaccio, Bison, & Beef Cheek were super flavourful & very filling. I wasn't the biggest fan of the Duck pate but it I'm sure others like it.

The restaurant decor & service was also top notch. Our waiter, Arnaud, was fabulous, providing a lot of insight into the menu, frequently checking in, & made us feel very welcome.

If you want a great fine dining experience in QC you should go to Chez Boulay.

Merci

Mar 9, 2025
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Simrit
5.0

Treated myself to the most perfect meal here. I had the beef cheek (so famous, completely worth it) & the sea buckthorn pie (perfect balance of sweet & tart) plus a couple of cocktails which were all lovely. This is definitely me approved & can't wait to go back.

Mar 9, 2025
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Jose
5.0

This was our last dinner in Quebec & it didn't disappoint. The onion soup was the best we ever had. Is like a magic onion decided to bless you & puree itself in a soup. I ordered the beef cheek & it was super tender! Last time I got something so tender was a wagyu steak in Tokyo. My fiance got the bison steak & it was really good as well! Drinks were ok though, nothing spectacular but the complimentary bread wasn't the best… kind of dry & cold, it it was just warm then it would be so much better. The service was welcoming & good overall. All in all, we enjoyed our dinner & will come back!

Feb 13, 2025
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Jon
5.0

This was the best dining experience I have had in recent memory. Our server was funny & energetic as well as knowledgeable & definitely took our experience to the next level. For our appetizer we shared the "creamy conifers" & it blew us away. I didn't really know what was in it except for the mushrooms & yet it was one of the best bites I've had in a long time. For our entrees we got the duck & the beef cheek at the recommendation of our waiter. Both were outstanding but the beef cheek was on another level, incredibly flavorful & tender, truly melted in your mouth. Overall this meal was definitely more expensive than many other restaurants in the area but well worth it for a truly unique culinary experience

Feb 4, 2025
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Dallin
3.0

The pork appetizer was outstanding & changed my life. The entrees, however, did not. I ordered the famed beef cheek & found it to be rather plain & uninspired, kind of like a tough, underseasoned pot roast. The duck entree was probably the best, though still kind of lacking in a way I can't describe. Service was outstanding, as was the atmosphere. We had a great time but it's not a place I'd recommend for the price.

Jan 28, 2025
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David
5.0

The braised beef cheeks are unlike anything I've had in my life. I have no clue how they prepped these but it is HEAVENLY!

Dec 27, 2024
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