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.
Located within the iconic Château Frontenac, Bistro Le Sam offers a dining experience that blends local cuisine with unbeatable views of the St. Lawrence River. Our meal started with the Appetizers Tasting Board, which showcased some notable contrasts. The Quebec Beef tartare was exceptional, with fresh ingredients & perfect seasoning. However, the Seafood Patty & 1608 Cheese fell short, with a dry texture that made it difficult to enjoy. The Baby Back Ribs, while well-cooked, were overly sweet & cloying. On a brighter note, the Cod Fish & Chips was the standout dish of the evening. The batter was light & elegant, perfectly complementing the fresh & flavorful cod. The French fries were crisp, well-seasoned, & truly excellent, elevating the dish to a higher level. I paired the meal with a Blanche Boréale beer, which unfortunately didn't live up to expectations. Its flavor was too reminiscent of cider, which was disappointing for a wheat beer. The service was attentive & professional throughout, ensuring an overall pleasant dining experience. In terms of price, it falls into the mid-to-high range, fitting for the setting & reputation of the establishment, though some dishes could improve in execution to fully justify the cost.
Sep 23, 2024
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SAM at the Fairmont is an absolute gem. The food is simply amazing, & the service is outstanding from start to finish. The French onion soup is a must-try-rich, savory, & perfectly balanced. The goat cheese & spinach puff pie salad is equally incredible, with flaky pastry & fresh, vibrant flavors. The atmosphere is warm & inviting, making it the perfect spot for a memorable dining experience. Highly recommend!
Watching Luana at the Fairmont chateau Frontenac downtown Quebec the personality, steadfastness & competency is bar none. Rarely have I witnessed someone with such dexterity handle issues & special requests with the kitchen so deftly. (We are gluten-free) She is an amazing lady. I've dined in several countries & Luana rises above & beyond what I've experienced. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU. We will be back.
Super belle soirée au Bistro Le Sam. Nourriture excellente, plats généreux. Une mention spéciale à notre serveuse Annie F. qui a été parfaite! Coup de ❤️
Bistro Le Sam er en av flere restauranter. inne i Hotel Chateau Frontenac - & landemerke i Quebec City. Jeg spiste middag her en fredags kveld. Det var smart a booke bord da bistroen var full - & godt tegn👍👍👍 Jeg bestilte - Fransk loksuppe til forrett - Flankestek til hovedrett - Cafe Gourmand til dessert Siden jeg matte kjore tilbake til hotellet ble det ingen vin - bare kullsyrevann til maltidet 😩😩😩 Maten smakte MEGET GODT 😋 😋 😋 og var fint presentert (se bilder) Kelnerne var blide og hyggelig, men timingen var ikke den beste; - suppen var halvveis oppspist nar brodet ble servert - Tilbehoret til kaffen ble servert forst nar kaffen var blitt lunken. - Regningen kom fort, men a ta imot betaling tok sin tid 🤔🤔🤔 Stemning; Det ankom flere barnefamilier med barn som lop rundt i lokalet. Musikk ble spilt over hoytalere I tillegg er det (minst) 2 TVer som viser amerikanske sport & reklame. Dersom en onsker a nyte maten i rolige omgivelser er dette definitivt IKKE riktig sted 😩😩😩 Verdi for pengene; Mat; Definitivt 😋😋😋 Service; Kanskje 🤔🤔🤔 Stemning; Nei 😩😩😩
Dinner was amazing. The atmosphere, the service, the food... all top-notch! We ordered more food than we could eat because we didn't expect the portions to be so huge. Big shout out to our amazing server, Annick! She went above & beyond & definitely deserves applause (& a great tip).
