Chez Boulay - Bistro boréal

Juan

5.0

The restaurant Chez Boulay was a wonderful experience.
During my stay in Quebec, I wasn't specifically looking for restaurants like this, so discovering it was a great surprise. This is not your typical diner - it's a true restaurant where the product is treated with care, & where the knowledge & technique in the kitchen are evident.
I had the onion soup & the beef cheeks. The onion soup is very original, presented like a coffee, with the bread & cheese on the side resembling toast. Beyond the presentation, the flavor is excellent. The beef cheeks, on the other hand, are rich, well-balanced, & full of depth.
What truly completes the experience is the service. I'd especially like to highlight Florian, the waiter who served me, for his attentive, friendly, & highly professional approach. When the food is already outstanding, this level of service elevates everything even further.
A highly recommended restaurant for anyone looking to enjoy a genuine fine dining experience.

Peter

5.0

Delicious food! The beef cheek was tender & the sauce was so good! Also enjoyed the foie gras & the seal meatloaf. Highly recommend for high quality food at a reasonable price!

J-F

5.0

Wow, staff is really knowledgeable & willing to make your experience the best one. They were able to provide lots of choices for coeliac people. Highly recommend!

Laura

5.0

Delicious!!! Best foie gras & char we've ever had. Beautiful atmosphere. Our waiter Jean-Francois was excellent. Highly recommend.

Pat

5.0

The menu is unique, with great food & lovely plating. Service was super friendly with bright & cheery staff. The price was more than reasonable too. Highly recommend it!

Paul

5.0

An amazing meal! We had the flat iron steak & the beef cheek, both were incredible. Outstanding service, perfect amount of attention. A little bit loud, but I guess that's because it's busy because it's so good. Highly recommend!

Bethany

5.0

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!

Robert

5.0

We were really pleased with the exceptional service, the vibrant atmosphere & the dishes we had were very creative! I would highly recommend this restaurant if you're in Quebec City!

Alessandra

5.0

My friend & i went for lunch & it was SO GOOD, I highly recommend.

W.

5.0

Nous avons passé un moment merveilleux chez Chez Boulay le 15 juin 2025. En tant que touristes venus de Toronto, nous avons été ravis de découvrir une cuisine exceptionnelle - autant le plat de viande que l'option végétarienne étaient parfaitement préparés & savoureux. Le service était irréprochable du début à la fin : attentif sans être envahissant, & vraiment chaleureux.

Mention spéciale pour l'accueil réservé à notre petite fille - le personnel l'a traitée avec beaucoup de gentillesse & nous nous sommes sentis les bienvenus en famille, ce qui n'est pas toujours le cas dans un restaurant de cette qualité.

Il faut aussi souligner l'excellent rapport qualité-prix, surtout comparé à des restaurants équivalents à Toronto. Nous sommes repartis avec le sentiment que chaque dollar en valait la peine. Une adresse que nous recommandons vivement.

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We had a wonderful experience at Chez Boulay on June 15, 2025. As tourists from Toronto, we were delighted to discover such outstanding food - both the meat & vegetarian dishes were beautifully prepared & full of flavour. The service was excellent from start to finish: attentive without being intrusive, & genuinely warm.

A special mention for how kindly they treated our toddler daughter - they made us feel welcome as a family, which isn't always a given at a restaurant of this calibre.

The value for money was remarkable compared to similar dining in Toronto. We left feeling that every dollar was well spent. Highly recommended.