Our “evolutionary Bistro”, whose name is inspired by the founder of Quebec, Samuel de Champlain, highlights the most recent culinary trends in an informal setting with an open concept kitchen and a creative mixology concept. Le Sam's glass roof offers an exceptional view of the St. Lawrence River.
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Our Bistro features the latest culinary trends in an informal setting with an open kitchen and a creative mixology concept.
Le SAM Bistro Évolutif is widely recognized for its stunning location within the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, offering guests breathtaking views of the St. Lawrence River and an elegant, sophisticated atmosphere. Many diners praise the gourmet quality of the food, highlighting dishes such as the lobster roll, filet mignon, and the iconic French onion soup as standout menu items. The service is frequently described as attentive, professional, and welcoming, with many guests noting that the staff goes out of their way to ensure a memorable experience for special occasions. While some visitors find the pricing reflective of its premium setting and occasionally experience inconsistencies in service speed or food preparation, the overall consensus points to a memorable dining destination that is highly recommended for its unique ambiance and consistent attention to detail.
Fantastic food with an amazing venue. If reserving, try for the interior alcove for a river view. You can also park at the hotel where the client entry is - it was valet & free! Our waiter Gautier was fantastic - he spoke English & French & was very personable. Took a while for our drinks to come, though. Food was nicely portioned & good quality for the price. We were two adults & a teen, none of us very hungry. We split a burger that came with fries & a side salad, calamari & the starter ribs & could barely finish it. It cost roughly CAD 100.
It was raining that night & we were too lazy to leave the hotel, so we were lucky to score a table for dinner. Two weeks later, I'm sitting here, at work, still mesmerized over the creaminess of their seafood chowder. Atmosphere gets 4 stars because there isn't anything memorable about it. Don't get me wrong, it's a nice restaurant with all the pizazz but you know what I mean!
Amazing French Bistro in Château Frontenac. Chose to dine here during our recent hotel stay. Without any specific plans, we managed to snag a last-minute reservation for a table in the lounge area on a Saturday night. While the lounge didn't offer a view of the river, it compensated with a cozy ambiance, complete with plush couches that added to the comfortable setting. We started off our meal with three outstanding appetizers: the Gaspesian Cake, Foie Gras Parfait, & Quebec Beef Tartare. The Quebec Beef Tartare was expertly seasoned, with a mild sweetness & a hint of mustard. The Gaspésian Cake, which I tried for the first time, was also very satisfying. It was somewhat denser than other cod cakes I've tried, yet retained a soft & pillowy texture. But the true highlight was undoubtedly the Foie Gras Parfait. Perched atop a soft, mildly sweet pastry, the creamy parfait blended exquisitely with it. For the entrée, we opted for the Scallops & the Rack of Lamb. The scallops were beautifully complemented by the slight bitterness of braised endives, the rich sweetness of burnt pears, & the creaminess of Roquefort sauce. The inclusion of blood pudding was unconventional, but it proved to be a more interesting choice than the typical mashed potatoes. With a perfect amount of fat & a well-subdued lamb aroma, the Roasted Lamb was also amazing. The Herb Crust, although not a game-changer, contributed a pleasant crunch to each bite. We also couldn't resist getting the poutine. Elevated with pulled beef cheek toppings, the poutine was better than most poutines I've had in the past. Although the fries themselves were average, the combination of beef, pickles, cheese, & fries were addicting. As for the cocktails, they were a tad pricier compared to other Quebec restaurants, but they were great. Overall, Le SAM Bistro went above & beyond our expectations in every aspect, from the attentive service to the exquisite food. It might lack the ambiance of a more'local' restaurant, but if you're looking for impeccable French food, I highly recommend giving them a try.
Première expérience , & c'était bien généralement. La seule chose décevante était le service, assez bordélique si je pourrais le décrire , le serveur Mr Laurent , échappe des choses à répétition , oublie nos breuvages , nous charge la grosse salade au lieu de la petite alors que nous avions demander la petite & etc. Nous avons un carré d'agneau avec une cuisson pas assez cuite alors que nous avions demandé mieux cuit que M-S & il tirait même sur le saignant selon moi. Nous avons demander à le refaire cuire. Les short ribs tant qu'à elle était délicieuse. La salade César elle aussi était la meilleure que j'ai jamais manger! La vue est incroyable & c'est un très bel endroit pour relaxer L'expérience aurait sûrement été meilleure avec un serveur plus professionnel créant moins le bordel autours de nous. Finalement il a oublier de nous donner le ticket de parking alors que nous lui avons dit que nous étions parker au sous terrain de l'hôtel. À la sortie il demandait un 24$... Par chance il a été gentil & nous as accorder la sortie gratuite. Donc pour 200$ nous aurions bien aimé avoir une expérience meilleure côté service .
Really disappointing dinner experience at such a luxury hotel. We were guests for one night in the Chateau & decided to have a late dinner to celebrate the start my husband's birthday weekend. The restaurant seemed short staffed, & while our server was polite, they were preoccupied with other tables & paid us little attention since we didn't order any drinks. The decor is also very beautiful with nice views of the river. However, the food does not match the ambience. We were served bread that was horribly stale & tasted as though it had been frozen before. The ceasar salad ($18) was bland & underdressed. The Chateau burger ($30) was inedible - dry, limp lettuce, & beyond overcooked, as if it had been sitting under the heat lamps for an hour. Our server tried to tell us that it's because beef has to be cooked to a certain temperature in Canada (I think that they thought that we were foreigners even though we're from Toronto), which simply isn't the case. They did take it off the bill, but we left hungry & disappointed with our experience.
Le cadre est majestueux & la vue sur le St Laurent est exceptionnel. Nous avons demandé une table proche des baies vitrées pour profiter de la vue & déguster de succulents plats. Le soleil & le ciel bleu étaient au rendez-vous ce qui nous a permis de profiter du moment présent avec un maître d'hôtel au petit soin pour nous. Je dois dire que le service en hôtellerie & restauration au Québec est plus de professionnel ! De l'entrée au dessert, nous nous sommes régalés. Je ne peux que vous conseillez ++++ de venir vous régaler dans ce restaurant.
Absolutely amazing resteraunt! Located inside our hotel, it's reasonably priced for what you get. Expect amazing dishes. The duck wings were amazing with a great bourban glaze, & the shirt rib was so tender no knife was needed.. Truely melt on your mouth. The French soup is also stupendous & authentic. For a dinner with two expect to pay about $250 CAD for a meal, but in such a fine dining resteraunt reasably priced.
Love the service here. My waitress is amazing & all the staff is super nice. Food is great. But we came for the reputation of the hotel & also the great view plus my mom & best friend are the fans of Korean Drama "goblins孤單又燦爛的神--鬼怪". Everything is great.
Very busy restaurant inside Fairmont hotel. Lots of tourists there on Tuesday lunch. Sitting at the bar is the best with super friendly bartenders. French onion soup was amazing.
