Come taste a new cuisine. Talk to your friends by mass worse evil book our spacious private room. Sip a little Caribou outside on our terrace or just lick palette draws side bar.
A really long snow bar to cram in front of taffy in the year, a live private table in kitchen, a snow aquarium, picnic tables, musicians ... In short, it's damn nice trip to Quebec that you can not miss!
Specialties
Shepherd's pie, a good old leg stew, meat pie croquettes, a deer tartare.
La Buche offers a memorable dining experience characterized by its vibrant, rustic atmosphere and authentic interpretations of traditional Quebecois cuisine. Visitors consistently praise the flavorful dishes, such as the hearty shepherd’s pie, deer tartare, and decadent maple-based desserts, which capture the local culinary spirit. While the restaurant is frequently bustling and popular, the service is widely noted for being friendly, professional, and accommodating. The unique decor and whimsical, themed restrooms further enhance the immersive nature of the establishment. Although wait times can occur during peak hours, securing a reservation generally ensures a smooth and enjoyable visit, making this spot a highly recommended destination for those seeking a true taste of Quebec City.
A must try if you're in Quebec city with typical Quebec dishes. We had a reservation & waited for less than 10 minutes before they showed us to our table. We ordered the French onion soup, my partner liked it but I found it too sweet. Our main was the salmon tartare, tasted very fresh & flavorful. For dessert we had the pudding (square cake) with ice cream & maple sauce.
We enjoyed the unique atmosphere, it's fun & kitschy & of course a visit to the washrooms are a must!
I had heard about La Bouche when researching Quebec City & was excited to try it. It definitely came through with delicious food & an immersive experience. Our server was extremely friendly & made us feel welcomed. For a culinary experience of French Canadian cuisine you definitely have to go.
Overall, I felt this place was a bit overpriced, but the decor is definitely something to appreciate - it features a lot of unique taxidermy & rustic details that give it a cool atmosphere.
Recommend:
Sugar Shack Plate: This is a classic French Canadian dish & worth trying just to get a genuine taste of traditional Québécois flavors!
A few highlights from the plate:
- The Baked Beans: Delightfully sweet (thanks to the local maple syrup!).
- Cretons: A traditional, cold savory pork spread simmered with spices. Texture-wise, it strangely reminds me a bit of canned tuna lol
- Fried Meatball: Crispy & fried on the outside, filled with savory minced beef on the inside, & served with a bright tomato sauce.
Do Not Recommend:
Poutine: I'd skip this one here.
We had a wonderful experience at this restaurant in Quebec City. It was our first time in the city, & we wanted to start our trip with a great meal. We arrived around lunch time, & the restaurant was quite busy as expected. We were seated in the last room on the left, & it took a while for our server to show up. He served us water (not cold) & dropped off the menus.
We explained that we were first-time visitors & didn't speak French, but our server didn't seem to mind. He was more focused on setting up tables than on our needs. I had to remind him of our drink orders, & although I finished my drink, he never offered a refill.
We ordered the Sugar Shack Plate - The Big One, which was a delicious all-in-one plate that gave us a taste of Canada. It was served by Julius, who was very friendly & welcoming.
Overall, we had a great time at the restaurant, but we wish our server had been more attentive to our needs.
I had apple French toast, & they were perfect! We tried a few other places, but this was by far the best dessert I had in Quebec City. Despite there being available tables, it took time for us to be seated.
Lovely atmosphere & decor. I ordered the french toast with apples. I guess it's called a sugar shack for a reason. This dish certainly came with a side of diabetes. The french toast was lukewarm at best, & it came out very quickly, so I am wondering whether it was pre-prepared. Whilst the caramel sauce was delicious, my french toast was just drowning in sauce & too sickly sweet by the end for my liking.
This was our first time to eat at La Buche. Our friends that live near Quebec City recommended this restaurant when we asked them where we could eat traditional French Canadian cuisine….right away they said…'La Buche'.
The food was great. The drinks were very good. The dessert was delicious. The service was friendly. Overall we had a great dining experience.
I couldn't write a review glowing enough to adequately hype up how incredible La Buche is. I found it by searching around for family friendly restaurants & it's a 3 minute walk from Cheatau Frontec, where we were staying. We went on a Saturday evening & it was fairly busy but we had a nice window table right away. The host was one of the nicest people I've ever encountered in the restaurant industry. They didn't have any high chairs for our 9 month old, so he sent someone to a nearby establishment to pick one up for us. He was continually coming to chat with our daughters, & even spent a minute to sit & interact with the baby. He is a true gem andI hope La Buche knows how lucky they are to have him!
Our server was equally excellent. I practice French as much as possible & he was patient, answered the couple of pronunciation questions I had, & was just generally wonderful.
My husband & I split a fois gras & it was excellent. I had a pork dish with puréed carrot & it was the perfect portion size. Everything was super well prepared. I forget what my husband had, the poutine perhaps? Whatever it was, he enjoyed it. & oh my goodness, the rolls are delicious. Definitely do not skip them. My daughter struggled a bit as she got the croquettes & they were very meat heavy. & she's been on a French fry strike lately, so she ate other things off our plates & it worked out.
Also definitely take a trip to the bathroom. One of the coolest restrooms I've ever seen.
Restaurant La Bûche was the perfect spot for our first night in Quebec. It was crowded & buzzing in the best way, with a lively, welcoming energy. The décor is campy but charming & adds to the fun, casual vibe. Our waitress was incredibly friendly & helped make the experience even better.
Food highlights were the poutine with meat topping-truly excellent & addictive-the French onion soup, deer tartare, & the make?your?own maple taffy for dessert, which was a fun & memorable finish. The only miss was the meat pie, which I really wanted to love but found a bit too dry & could have used more broth or gravy.
Overall, a lively, comforting, & very Quebecois meal that we thoroughly enjoyed.
