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!
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Our Specialties
Shepherd's pie, a good old leg stew, meat pie croquettes, a deer tartare.
La Buche offers a vibrant and authentic dining experience that captures the heart of traditional Quebecois cuisine. Guests frequently praise the warm, festive atmosphere and the eclectic decor, which includes a notably unique washroom design. While the menu features hearty, comfort-focused dishes such as poutine, tourtière, and various maple-inspired desserts, the attentive and friendly staff consistently enhance the visit. Although the popularity of the restaurant can lead to bustling crowds and the need for reservations, many visitors find the overall quality of the food and the lively cultural immersion well worth the experience.
We went there for brunch &, although the wait time was short, we had to stand outside on the street, which was really cold-but it was absolutely worth it. The décor was fascinating; I loved every corner of the place. Even the washrooms were completely different from any restaurant washrooms we've seen before.
The staff were very friendly, & the food was excellent. The crêpes were delicious, & the lumberjack skillet is a must-try. The drip coffee was tasty as well.
Great meal in a uniquely charming atmosphere. Love the interior design. Food was delicious… rustic & representative of the area. Appreciate the emphasis on local ingredients & food culture. Service was swift. The vibe was cheerful & festive. Highly recommend.
In a city with many great places to dine, La Buche is a stand out. The cuisine of traditional quebecoise gives you a dining experience which is flavorful & rich. Highly recommended.
Dec 17, 2025
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I had the best experience at this lovely restaurant! Extraordinary! The staff were so friendly & the service was amazing! The servers checked with me several times to be sure I had everything that I needed. I had the French Onion Soup (delicious) & the Pâté Chinois (also delicious). I didn't have room for dessert however the Maple Syrup Pie came highly recommended. I also enjoyed a lovely French Canadian Rosé. Overall, my experience was delightful!
Excellent ambience. Friendly, helpful waitstaff. We had 1 lunch & 2 dinners there over a 4 day trip. My wife & daughter had eaten there last year & highly recommended it. Reservations are a good idea especially for dinner.
Really friendly staff, great food, fun atmosphere. The poutine has some tomato in the gravy, which was an unexpected but tasty twist. The deer tartare was fresh & blended with a sweet-savoury mixture of well-balanced spices & mustard, with some toasted nuts sprinkled in for a little bit of crunch. Tourtiere was more shepherd's pie style with a puff pastry crust on top (which was more of a removable topping), & seasoned nicely. Both dishes came with generous field green salads, although the dressing they used for the salad with the tourtiere was a little sweet for my taste (salad with the tartare had more of a vinaigrette dressing). Onion soup was piping hot & generously laden with cheese & onions. For dessert, highly recommend'poor man's pudding' with ice cream, & maple syrup pie. Thanks to the tour guide we had earlier in the day, we knew what these were beforehand, else we might have missed it!'Poor man's pudding' is some white cake drowned in a caramel-like maple sauce that will make make your eyes roll up into the back of your head. The maple syrup pie had a semi-solid filling made from I don't know what (probably eggs, cream, & corn starch), but & wasn't overly sweet, & it was topped with mixed toasted nuts & a little maple syrup. The nuts definitely made it special. Just be forewarned about the unconventional bathrooms: rather than'men's' &'women's,' all the bathrooms are just individual little rooms with toilets in them, & then there's a common area to wash your hands afterwards, which consists of a bathtub with some pipes above it with valves, & you turn the valve & the water comes down. It's fun & funky, but definitely unexpected!
This is our 3rd year visiting Quebec City & our 3rd visit to L Buche. We love the fun vibe the energy of the staff & the excellent food & service. Our sever this year, Chris, was amazing. I highly recommend going to La Buche for great Quebecois food.
We went there without booking. We waited outside for about 5 minutes only. The place is really authentic with unique decoration. We stayed in the outside area, it was lovely but every corner of this place is unique.
We order a pea soup to start but unfortunately the main course came first. That wasn't a problem as e ate all together.
The food was excellent & the atmosphere vibrant. I highly recommend
