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Chez Boulay - Bistro boréal

Restaurant serving upmarket, seasonal Nordic bistro fare in a stylish, modern interior.
Old-Quebec
4.8$$$ & $$$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 10 am
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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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About

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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Sebastien
5.0

Great food & service would highly recommend!! My girlfriend & I started with the french onion soup which was out of this world followed by the beef sirloin & the beef cheek which was so soft tender & savory. Lastly we had the crème brûlée dessert which was our favorite & Bert came to sing happy birthday for the special occasion. We will be coming back for sure & this arguably is the best restaurant we've been to in Canada

Dec 17, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

J'ai retrouvé la finesse de la gastronomie de ma France natale avec des produits québécois précieusement sélectionnés. De l'entrée au dessert c'était parfait, & le service impeccable. Un restaurant que je peux recommander les yeux fermés.

Dec 17, 2023
Bruno-Pascal
5.0

Food has a unique twist with spice from tundra & the like all Québec stuff. There is 2 dining room, first one is directly when you get in good ambiance but can be noisy. The second room is behind the kitchen almost the hotel lobby very very much calmer. Very nice place would recommend.

Dec 14, 2023
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1 Review
4.5

En entrée, nous avons beaucoup apprécié le carpaccio de boeuf, le carpaccio d'omble du Québec & la saisie de bison. Les 3 étaient excellents & il serait difficile d'en recommander un plus que l'autre. En repas principal, la bavette de bison a été l'assiette favorite de tout le monde, la cuisson était parfaite & les saveurs sublimes. Le doré nous a tous laissé un peu sur notre appétit. Quoique la portion était généreuse, nous avons trouvé que ça manquait de punch, de kick & que c'était plutôt fade. En dessert, la crème brûlée & la tarte au fromage avec le sorbet à la camerise remporte la palme. Les profitéroles nous ont fait dire : "bof", sans plus! Notre serveur, celui qui a troqué le sud-ouest de la France pour les hivers du Québec, a grandement contribué à cette belle expérience culinaire & il fait définitivement partie des raisons pour lesquelles nous reviendrons nous régaler chez-vous.

Dec 8, 2023
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5.0

Nous somme aller un lundi le 4 decembre
Rarement j'ai vue resto avec un aussi bon service on manquer de rien & en plus on est parti les derniers vers 10h00 & jamais on c'est senti pressé les serveur on prit le temps sur tout la ligne un service de feu hors pair je recommande a 100% félicitation a l'équipe
& la nourriture était excellente

Dec 5, 2023
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5.0

Food & service excellent! Highly recommended.

Nov 29, 2023
Leong
5.0

Reservation is recommended. We tried the different entrees including the fish, Scottish egg, beef steak & duck confit. All were excellent. The dessert maple cake & ice cream were so good. Lunch prices were reasonable. Highly recommended.

Nov 27, 2023
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Aaron
2.0

Was looking forward to this one... after a beautiful weekend in Quebec City, I was excited to see this as the only full restaurant on Wednesday. Unfortunately, our dinner tonight was a disappointment, & the service was borderline offensive. While the price is fair, the food doesn't live up to the expectations. (It was fine) Our biggest issue was with the service. The waiter was impolite, distant, & almost ignoring us for stretches of 15-20 minutes. It felt like a challenge to get his attention was he was chitchatting with staff (& not about work). Waiters were messing around, texting on phones behind the bar, & just not focused on service. We were asked twice about drinks, & greeted by 3 different staff members before our original waiter returned to take our food order. The service just appeared to have no organization. After our entree, we collected a dessert menu, & eventually gave up on placing an order, & simply asked for the check. For our final night in the city, this was a letdown. Though the food was fine, I would not recommend a night out here. I typically don't leave reviews, but I was quite frustrated after this experience.

Nov 25, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Quelle belle découverte nous avons fait! Nous recommanderons & reviendrons assurément! :)

Nov 25, 2023
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1 Review
2.5

We were disappointed in the food. The onion soup was more of a stew of onions & cream. It was heavy & not a soup. My chard again was smothered in sauce & surrounded by frozen peas. Again heavy & just not appealing. Unfortunately I could not recommend to food. Frankly, I am surprised that it is so popular.

Nov 8, 2023
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