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Chez Boulay - Bistro boréal Quebec RestoQuebec.ca
Chez Boulay - Bistro boréal Quebec RestoQuebec.ca
Chez Boulay - Bistro boréal Quebec RestoQuebec.ca
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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

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

Amenities, services & more

Capacity: 120 We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac
Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 1:30pm
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on Google4.7 (4500+)
*as of 2026-07-04
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Review Summary

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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The food was delicious, the service was impeccable & the atmosphere was great.

Jan 25, 2026
on Google

Impeccable de A à Z!

Jan 25, 2026
on Google

Our initial server was very knowledgeable in the food & seemed passionate about it which is really nice to see
The seal entree had really interesting flavour combinations

Jan 25, 2026
on Google
5.0

Super soirée du début à la fin !!
La bouffe était absolument délicieuse 🤤
Le service avec Georges a vraiment ajouté un gros plus à notre expérience.
& que dire du choix de musique… parfait pour mettre l'ambiance 🎶
Un immense merci, on a adoré & on reviendra sans hésiter !

Jan 25, 2026
on Google

Plutôt frais a coté des fenêtres en janvie

Jan 23, 2026
on Google

Excellente 1 ere expérience chez boulay , joue de boeuf , bison, soupe a l oignon raffinee & délectable, excellent vin vendu que le double du prix , les plats sont copieux très bien accompagnés avec des légumes ou produits de terroir québécois , le service est parfait , mention honorable à fleurent sympathique serveur efficace.

Jan 23, 2026
on Google

Fantastic restaurant in the heart of the old city! Most likely the best table within the walls!
Waiter was informed of our dietary restrictions & helped us navigate the menu & explained every component & details of every dish we chose, it was simply an amazing experience. We had some very good laughs with the waiter, they are all kind & always in a good mood! & once we did receive our food, we were savouring every bite & had our fill with a shared appetizer, each an entré, & each a dessert. Definitely a goto for unique flavours.

The seating area is quite large & is busy practically every night of the week, we went on a Thursday evening in the last weeks of January & every seat was taken! We were expecting a little quieter but that comes with the territory with having a fantastic restaurant in the old city.

For the quality of dish you get, I don't think you could pay a better price in the old city; definitely recommended to anyone I know passing in the area.

Jan 23, 2026
on Google

Loved my meal here!! I'm a pescatarian & the waiter was great at helping me navigate the menu. I ordered a crab cake style appetizer & a scallop & vegetable entree & both were incredible. The other photos I added are what my family got & also loved (meaty items). The desserts were excellent as well! Highly recommend!

Jan 7, 2026
on Google

My family & I (party of 7) had dinner at the restaurant four days ago. Following our server's recommendation, four of us ordered the braised beef cheek. It was indeed, delicious, EXCEPT my son's serving. He found it rancid, & with a foul smell. The other three were amazing. We tried his & it did not taste good & did smell bad. We kindly asked our server to smell it, he took it back to the kitchen & promptly returned with'another' piece which had more sauce & tasted equally bad. It seems the chef just put more sauce over the cheek. We asked again our server, he went back to the kitchen, & said the chef told him we had to order something else from the menu. The chef was upset & rude. We decided to just finish our dinner, paid & left. Having said that, if a customer finds his food is rotten or bad, you should be understanding & accepting of this. We asked him to smell it( that is how bad it smelled) & try it. They should have just done a new piece & served it. Not a way to treat a customer. & btw, as I stated before, the other three were amazing. I wish our experience would have been better!

Jan 6, 2026
on Google

J'ai tout aimé. Le brunch était parfait!

Jan 5, 2026
on Google