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.
We were looking forward to this meal because of the many great reviews. The restaurant is decorated very Canadiana which was fitting. However, the dishes (French onion soup, meat pie nuggets, poutine, tourtiere & maple syrup pie) were unexceptional. Our son who loves poutine disliked the one here because the topping was a sweet spaghetti sauce. My husband's tourtiere was too heavy on the cinnamon & nutmeg & my soup & nuggets were ordinary. To top it all off, our server spoke to the table behind us for 15 minutes! So sadly, La Buche was a big miss for us.
Really fun experience here, Caroline was awesome & so kind to our family! Coming from the US, I wouldn't say the kids menu is super "kid friendly" but we tried it & both kids (3 & 5) surprised us, eating the poutine & the nuggets! The shepherds pie was amazing, & atmosphere was great. Fun for a first dinner in the city!
Ambiance agréable & service parfait. Malheureusement la cuisine n'est pas à la hauteur de l'addition. Poutine froide & frites qui trempent dans une espèce de bouillon tiède. Nous en avons mangé de plus savoureuses. Dommage.
This restaurant was recommended by our friends & it was the perfect spot to take a break during our road trip across the Eastern Coast of Canada on our honeymoon. I am originally Canadian, & I wanted to try the breakfast poutine, however I must admit, it was pretty dry & not up to par with the original poutine recipe from Smoke's that I have continued to love for decades. I was very impressed with the atmosphere of the outdoor patio in the back with the vibrant red color of the table linens & the environment was very comfortable. We were immediately greeted as we walked in & were sat comfortably! The service was a bit slow, as it was very crowded. The bathroom design was very unique (see photos). I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for a cozy atmosphere to dine in while touring Quebec City.
J ai pris la poutine. Elle est très très bonne. Ne changez pas votre service ni votre cuisine. C est très conviviale. On vient de la Belgique & jamais on a goûter des plats aussi tipiques du Québec & tellement bon. Bravo à toute l'équipe. Signé : Les Belges
La cuisine était vraiment médiocre. On peut trouver, par exemple, des meilleures poutines à, je ne sais pas, Prince Rupert, C.-B. Mais ce qui m'a déçu, c'est le service. La bière pression est venue chauffée. On en avait commandé trois, mais seulement une a été servie. J'aimerais bien savoir où La Bûche a trouvé ses serveurs & serveuses. Plusieurs fois pendant le dîner ils venaient nous interrompre & demander si on avait fini de manger. Dire qu'on avait fait la réservation depuis de mois en attendant une chose spéciale, je suis resté assez déçu de ce resto.
Delicious food, fun atmosphere! I had the grilled cheese & poutine. Probably some of the best of both I've ever tried! Gravy was sweet, & the cheese curd was squeaky. Boyfriend had the shepherds pie. It had candied bacon. Very unique way to make the dish. Make reservations. It was a busy place!
Siamo stati a cena in questo famoso ristorante della splendida Quebec City la scorsa estate (avevamo prenotato un tavolo molti giorni prima, sennò è veramente difficile trovare posto). Il locale è caratteristico, con tanti dettagli molto interessanti (a cominciare dai bagni al piano sottostante). Ma è la cucina che realmente conta. Abbiamo voluto assaggiare alcuni piatti tradizionali, in particolare la Tourtiere e il Patè Chinois. Entrambi molto buoni, ma decisamente pesanti (le porzioni sono più che abbondanti!), soprattutto perchè venivano dopo una tartare di salmone ed una di cervo (entrambe tra le tartare più buone mai mangiate). Anche se dopo aver mangiato la Poutine in altri ristoranti pensavamo di aver superato la fase di blocco intestinale per cibo canadese troppo "pesante". Non volevamo prendere il dolce, ma, spinti dai consigli di una coppia che stava mangiando al tavolo accanto a noi (che veniva apposta in quel ristorante solo per mangiare il dolce) abbiamo ordinato il loro dolce più tipico, ma in variante "spinta": una mattonella dal peso specifico indecente composta di zucchero compresso, avvolta da burro fuso e sciroppo di acero (non ricordo bene perchè a fine pasto mi si è annebbiato il cervello) contornata da miriadi di pezzetti di bacon croccante! Se non sono morto mangiando questa cosa, non c'è alcun cibo che mi spaventi! Peraltro era sorprendentemente buonissima, le circa 20.000 calorie del dolce sono sparite in poco tempo. Per tornare a respirare abbiamo preso il digestivo tipico della zona composto dai rimasugli di altri alcolici, il Kariboo. A mio avviso era buonissimo! Servizio molto molto carino, simpaticissima la cameriera che non spiccicava una parola di inglese (e noi nessuna di francese) ma siamo riusciti a capirci a gesti. La stessa cameriera ha portato nostra figlia fare un altro dolcetto tipico della zona, ossia uno stecco di sciroppo di acero solidificato su ghiaccio. Carina anche quest'esperienza. Costo non basso, ma per la quantità di cibo preso è sostanzialmente corretto. Ristorante assolutamente straconsigliato, soprattutto se avete mooooolta fame.