Chez Boulay - Bistro boréal

Ellen

4.0

Cocktails were great. I found the food to be underseasoned & just needed a bit more salt to make it great. The onion soup was really good though. It's a busy place so the service was brisk but professional

Zachary

5.0

Un restaurant incontournable de la ville de Québec! La nourriture était phénoménale, particulièrement la soupe à l'oignon, le service était aussi très efficace. Mention honorable à Simon qui nous as très bien servi & conseiller!

TOM

5.0

Nous avons passé une excellente soirée notamment grâce à notre serveur Jean-François.

Les suggestions étaient particulièrement à point: la soupe à l'oignon fut littéralement la meilleure que nous ayons mangé de notre vie.

À notre avis de foodie, le rapport qualité/prix est excellent.

Remerciment tout particulier à l'établissement, car lors de la réservation, nous avons demandé (& obtenu) une très belle table. Ce genre d'attention mérite d'être soulignée: MERCI à toute l'équipe.

Zach

5.0

I had the venison pate en croute & duck breast: both were very good. My wife loved the onion soup & beef cheek. Atmosphere was great, & we were seated right away with a reservation.

Tam

2.0

Clearly overrated.

We were seated at the chef's table, which, in my opinion, is one of the best seats in the restaurant. It set a high expectation for the meal, but unfortunately, what followed did not live up to it. We ordered the pan-seared foie gras, deer plate, & onion soup as appetizers, followed by the duck breast, beef, halibut, & carbonara as mains, with scallops on the side.

To be fair, some of it may come down to personal preference. We did not particularly enjoy the sourdough bread or the deer plate, but I can see how others might feel differently.

The onion soup was the clear highlight of the meal &, honestly, the only dish we genuinely enjoyed.

The pan-seared foie gras was disappointing. It did not feel properly seared & came across as overly oily, leaving a greasy aftertaste.

The carbonara was the biggest letdown. The pasta itself seemed freshly made, which should have been a positive, but a clump of stuck-together dough made its way into the dish & ended up in my mouth. That was very unpleasant.

The duck breast was quite chewy, & the fried cornflower (?) on the side did not leave much of an impression. The beef was acceptable, but nothing memorable. The scallops were also underwhelming & lacked flavour. Halibut was standard.

Surprisingly, the fried potato wedges were probably one of the better items: nicely fried, hot, & well served.

Overall, aside from the onion soup & potato wedges, the meal was disappointing & did not live up to the restaurant's reputation.

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.

Bella

5.0

Excellent & raffiné 👌🏻 Probablement la meilleure soupe à l'oignon que j'ai mangé

Runping

5.0

We had a fabulous dinner at Chez Boulay in the depths of winter in early January. Very creative & inspiring dishes, all perfectly executed. There were many standouts: their French onion soup is one of their signature dishes (absolutely three thumbs up), seabuckthorn meringue pie (very'lemony-y' satisfying). I was enjoying dinner so much I forgot to take any photos of our main courses, one of which was beef neck (?...which was very tender & flavourful). The service was attentive with just the right amount of friendliness. All in all a memorable evening & we'd definitely return at the first opportunity!

Francoise

5.0

Délicieux! le cocktail, la soupe à l'oignon, la joue de boeuf, le carbonara, le parfait au miel, la mousse au fromage de chèvre.

C

5.0

Food was fabulous & service was excellent!
French onion soup is a must, the best we've ever had!