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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 2026-07-05
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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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5.0

Excellent waiter & food was outstanding

Sep 3, 2024
on Google

Arrivé en fin de soirée, nous avons été accueilli par quelqu'un en fin de service, cela n'a posé aucun soucis. Les soucis on commencé au moment ou nous avons voulu commander du vin. Celle-ci faisait des aller-retour pour chaque question & est finalement revenu avec un papier avec des descriptions. Pour un restaurant de se niveau, je ne croyais pas qu'il était si compliqué d'avoir la présence du sommelier à notre table le temps de faire notre choix. S'en est suivie l'arrière des plats à grande vitesse. Pas le temps de déposer ma fourchette après ma dernière bouché que la prochaine assiette me fut apporté. Pas de description du plat, digne d'un déjeuner deux oeufs Normandin. Conclusion : c'est trop d'argent pour être autant déçu. Aller chez leur restaurant frère les botaniste à la place !

Sep 3, 2024
on Google

Questo è uno di quei posti che va provato per capire. Sono venuta qui perché raccomandato dalla Lonely Planet ed è stata un'esperienza PERFETTA dall'inizio alla fine, un ristorante a cui manca la stella Michelin a mio avviso. Il cameriere, di cui ora non ricordo il nome purtroppo (ma se mi sovviene aggiornerò la recensione), è stato MERAVIGLIOSO: gentile, attento, simpatico, ha compreso tutte le nostre necessità e ci ha aiutato nella scelta del menù. VOTO 10 e lode. Le pietanze, impossibile da spiegare. Noi abbiamo preso le seguenti pietanze: - Bison tartare with red currants, caribou shallots, cattail hearts, hemp oil & maple lichen by m. pinette - Foie gras terrine with boreal anise & birch syrup galette, roasted île d'orléans strawberries with cicely condiment - Braised beef cheek, ratatouille of élisabeth's vegetables with sweet woodruff, choron sauce & crispy vegetables - Black pudding & cabbage pudding from marcel & robert, crispy potato layers, broccoli from beauce & poultry jus with apple & spikenard - Seabuckthorn meringue pie, spikenard english cream - Maple mousse, tenebrio cookie & maple wood smoked core Forse, tra tutte, la tartare è il piatto che cambierei con qualcos'altro. Noi, in Italia, siamo abituati alla tartare senza nulla, dove la carne da sola ha molto sapore. Qui la carne era prelibatissima e squisita, ma insaporita da salse (come è d'altronde consuetudine all'estero). Non mi metto a descrivere gli altri piatti: TUTTO da 10 e lode, TUTTO. Il piatto preferito? Il "Boudin noir" (sanguinaccio) e "boudin de chou" (una salsiccia di cavolo), il 4° della lista sopra. Servito con patate croccanti a strati, broccoli della Beauce, e una salsa di carne alla mela e nardo (una pianta aromatica). ASSOLUTAMENTE FANTASTICO. Ci tornerei SUBITO per provare tutto il menù! ESPERIENZA UNICA. Ah, prezzo: se vieni qui, non è per risparmiare ma per MANGIARE BENISSIMO e fare un'esperienza culinaria UNICA, senza lamentele sul prezzo (abbiamo speso più di $310CAD in due, compresa una bottiglia di vino).

Sep 3, 2024
on Google

J'ai vraiment aimer mon expérience la bas ... tout était excellent... le service, la nourriture & l'atmosphère. J'y retournerai certainement

Sep 2, 2024
on Google

J'ai adoré cette place... la nourriture, le service, l'atmosphère... tout était excellent à cet endroit. Je recommande

Sep 2, 2024
on Google

Everything was perfect, the food, the service, the atmosphere. We enjoyed the redfish tempura, braised beef cheeks, & bison steak. Highly recommend this restaurant!

Sep 2, 2024
on Google

The food was exquisite! My grown kids & I are foodies, & this restaurant left us very satisfied!

Aug 27, 2024
on Google

Service & ambience were great. Menu & food were mediocre. Food choices limited & much too complicated. Instead of enhancing flavor it just confused me & made choices minimum. Everything was over sauced & heavy. Potatoes were greasy & onion soup thick creamy ( unappealingly so) & not hot.

Aug 27, 2024
on Google

Excellent service from Alex

Aug 27, 2024
on Google

The onion soup was delicious. Fair warning, it has a LOT of flavors. They are great, but it might not be for everyone. The beef cheeks were AMAZING! They were juicy & tender. The buffalo meat steak was good, but in my opinion it had too much sauce. The meat itself is delicious, & the sauce covered the flavor of the meat a bit.

Aug 27, 2024
on Google