Chez Boulay - Bistro boréal

Lynsey

5.0

This restaurant was highly recommended by friends in Iowa. So my three college buddies & I snagged a reservation. So happy we did! The restaurant is very nice without being pretentious. Then there is the wait staff & the food. The server spent time finding just the right gin for us to enjoy pre-dinner. Excellent choices! The menu is very interesting & focused on fresh local produce. We had appetizers & main courses. No room for dessert! Great evening!

Arusha

5.0

Highly recommend the steak!

Frankie

5.0

William, what a legend of a server. As a fellow food server, he is the definition of doing everything right. Immaculate care, deep knowledge of the food & subject matter, clear passion for what he does, & warm positive fun & friendly energy abound. The food here was 10/10, one of the best brunches I've ever had.

Update: William also recommended a'secret' speak easy for later in the evening. Turned out to be another total highlight of our trip, we were the only English speakers there & it made our night. The cocktails were phenomenal, & because of this he managed to make our day not just at brunch, but after dinner too 🤘Thanks William!

Alex

5.0

Chez Boulay - Bistro Boréal in Québec City offers an exceptional dining experience, driven by the outstanding & attentive service of Patrice & Antoine. Their deep knowledge of the unique boreal menu & warm hospitality truly elevate the meal, making every guest feel valued.We were from Ottawa with no reservations, but Patrice did an amazing job & make it happen.
Highly recommended.

Saba

2.0

I didn't like my food, the taste was below average, I wanted to adjust it myself with salt & lemon & asked for it & they said we don't have it we're not like other restaurants. Don't recommend this place at all!

Greg

3.0

The food was very disappointing. Ordered the beef cheek which was supposed to be the house speciality & it was bland. It tasted like it was boiled. Service was slow & lacked attention. All & all not enjoyable - would not recommend.

Erin

4.0

Had lunch at Chez Boulay-Bistro Boréal last week & it was lovely. The Nordic/boreal concept really sets it apart - wild game, foraged herbs, & cold-climate ingredients you don't typically see on a Quebec City menu.

We had the trout, which was delicate & beautifully prepared, & the flank steak with a fresh tomato salad. Our server told us the tomatoes were grown on the restaurant's own rooftop - a really nice touch, & you could taste the freshness.

Service was warm & knowledgeable, happy to explain the ingredients & where everything came from. The atmosphere is cozy but still feels classy - wood & brick decor in the heart of Old Québec.

A great lunch spot if you want something that actually tastes like the region instead of typical French bistro fare. Highly recommend, & we'll be back to try dinner next time.

Melanie

5.0

Super restaurant, le service a ete impeccable. La nourriture tres bonne. Je vous le recommande.

Luc

5.0

Une fois de plus une expérience à la hauteur de nos attentes. Le service est parfait & convivial. Je le recommande fortement !

Nathalie

5.0

Première fois dans se restaurant, nous avons adoré notre expérience, le service est top & la nourriture formidable. L'ambiance est décontracté. Je recommande