Chez Boulay - Bistro boréal

Name: Chez Boulay - Bistro boréal
Address: 1110 Rue Saint-Jean, Quebec, QC, G1R 1S4, CA
Telephone: +1-4183808166
Price range: $$$ & $$$$
Rating: 4.8

Restaurant serving upmarket, seasonal Nordic bistro fare in a stylish, modern interior.

Old-Quebec

$$$ & $$$$

CLOSEDOpens Today at 5 pm

Monday	5 pm - 9:45 pm
Tuesday	11:30 am - 2 pm, 5 pm - 9:45 pm
Wednesday	11:30 am - 2 pm, 5 pm - 9:45 pm
Thursday	11:30 am - 2 pm, 5 pm - 9:45 pm
Friday	11:30 am - 2 pm, 5 pm - 9:45 pm
Saturday	10 am - 2 pm, 5 pm - 9:45 pm
Sunday	10 am - 2 pm, 5 pm - 9:45 pm

Brunch: Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 1:30pm

Regional Boréale Seafood/Fish Healthy Bistro Comfort Food Tartare Wild Game Gluten-free Options French Brunch Catering Great selection of wines Prepared Meals

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1110 Rue Saint-Jean, Quebec, G1R 1S4

Old-Quebec, La Cité-Limoilou, Quebec

(418) 380-8166

chezboulay.com

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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Willd Game - Fish - Regional - Boreal cuisine

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Capacity: 120 We accept: Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac

Brunch Catering Delivery Family / Kid-friendly Good For Groups Great selection of wines Online Ordering Parking Available Prepared Meals Private Room Takeout Available Terrace Theme / Unique Experience Wheelchair Accessible Entrance

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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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4.5

Musique trop forte mais ca a l'aire qu'il soit une stratégie de marketing car on avait étés avertis au moment de la reservation. Malheureusement on ne retournera pas a cause de ca car on reside dans le Vieux. Le restaurant était plein & vous n'aurez pas besoin de nous en tout cas.. Bien Cordialement

Nov 6, 2023

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5.0

Une premiere expérience qui sera sans aucun doute renouvelée!

Nov 6, 2023

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4.5

La betterave trop omniprésente avec le bison. Un autre fruit ou légume autre que les frites eut été apprécié. Manque d'assaisonnement également.

Nov 6, 2023

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2.5

Que se passe t il? Je n'ai pas retrouvé le bistro comme dans mon souvenir. Je viens 1-2 fois par année, car c'est mon resto préféré du vieux qc. Par contre hier, ouf rien n'y était. Aucune attention particulière dans le service ni dans les plats. Je me sentais dans un quelconque resto familliale... ma dernière fois je pense.

Nov 5, 2023

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4.0

La chaleur des plats laissait à désirer.
Le plat végétarien manque un peu de texture.
Le pain & la mousse au chocolat étaient excellents.

Nov 5, 2023

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4.0

Service beaucoup trop rapide. On a senti que notre serveur était pressé & voulait se débarrasser de nous au plus vite pour libérer la table pour le prochain service. Très déplorable pour ce genre de resto.

Nov 5, 2023

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5.0

Vous nous surprenez à chaque fois que nous y allons. Bravo à toute l'équipe

Nov 5, 2023

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3.5

Serveuse occupée, pas à la hauteur de la qualité habituelle.

Nov 5, 2023

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5.0

Quelle belle expérience! Nous avons été emballées de notre souper. & que dire de notre serveur Bertrand, super service!!!!

Nov 5, 2023

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5.0

Nous partons de Mtl pour venir manger chez Boulay, toujours aussi délicieux :)

Nov 5, 2023