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.
Please know if you are a party of one (even with a reservation), a table with a view is not an option. You'll be catfished into a room with no windows, dark paneling & tvs, regardless of the time or wait. I wanted to leave, but somehow ended up sitting down in this room & missed the sunset on this beautiful Summer evening. On the up side, the roasted cod was delicious.
This is the best French Onion soup in QC & the French fries(?!) have the best taste along with the ketchup(?!). Amazing views Best service. Tres chic ambience. Do not miss this amazing experience
Jul 9, 2024
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Made a 9:00 reservation, I arrived to their bar at 8:15 for a drink. They were calling on my phone by 8:20 telling me I could come early if I wanted. I told them I was already at the bar & would come over at 9. At 8:45 before my drinks even arrived, the hostess found me & told me I needed to leave the bar now because the kitchen was closing at 9. Why do they take reservations for after the kitchen is closing? We were totally rushed. Had to bring our 60.00 drinks over to our table & quickly place an order. I had the fish & chips, the fries were totally cold & soggy, the salad had a tiny squirt of dressing. I have had better fish & chips from a truck on the street. I couldn't eat anything besides the fish. The waiter asked "you didn't like it?" I said no, it was bad. He didn't respond except "do you want dessert " I would not go back here
I can't say enough good things about the service we received from Karen & Marie-Eve. Their professionalism & warmth added a personal touch to our afternoon, & we left feeling thoroughly satisfied. Bistro Le Sam restaurant exceeded all expectations. You do not often find a place where every element comes together so perfectly. I've been to many similar restaurants, but this one truly stands out. The attention to detail & commitment to guest service set it apart from the rest. From the moment we arrived until we left, everything was very well handled. I appreciate the team for putting together such an unforgettable birthday surprise & experience. I want to thank Karen & Marie-Eve for going above & beyond to ensure that our dining experience was perfect. Their genuine hospitality & impeccable service made all the difference. I can't thank both of them enough for their fantastic & outstanding service. They went out of their way to accommodate my requests & made me & my entire family feel very special. Karen showed me that she truly cares about the restaurant guests & she went above & beyond to make sure I left Bistro Le Sam restaurant very happy & she definitely made the difference making sure our time spend there was truly one of a kind & unforgettable. Overall, dining at this restaurant was a delight from start to finish. The delicious food, impeccable service, & charming ambiance made for a memorable experience. I clearly would give more than 5 stars if I could & I highly recommend it!!! If you go to Québec city & you want to experience one if a kind dining Bistro Le Sam restaurant should definitely be one of your top priorities. Thanks to the entire team , I will definitely be back!
Solid experience. The service was great, food was great & we had a table in the alcove so we had a water view. I recommend the alcove seating so make your reservation early. We had the goat cheese & spinach puff pie, the mushroom rigatoni, the five cheese board, the carrot soup, & the Caesar salad. All were excellent.
The food was great! I had a lovely spinach cheese puff pastry! However, service was quite slow. The first night we had Evelyn, who was so lovely. The second night, we had someone else; his service was slower. The angel cake was super small. Some portions were small. The bar doesn't mix cocktails too well, & they put way too much ice in their drinks imo. Beautiful view.
Best restaurant we ate at in the city. It was more pricey but very lovely. Portions are smaller for the entrees but very well done. They are kid friendly & even have kids menus. The 3 meat, 2 charcuterie board was fantastic! I had the short rib which was as tender as could be! Wife had the cod entree & said it wasn't as good as mine. They are gluten free friendly. Absolutely wonderful experience even if it is on the pricier side.
