Notre « Bistro évolutif », dont le nom est inspiré par le fondateur de Québec, Samuel de Champlain, met en vedette les plus récentes tendances culinaires dans un cadre informel avec une cuisine à aire ouverte et un concept de mixologie créative. La verrière du Sam offre une vue exceptionnelle sur le fleuve Saint-Laurent.
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Notre Bistro met en vedette les plus récentes tendances culinaires dans un cadre informel avec une cuisine à aire ouverte et un concept de mixologie créative.
Le Bistro Le SAM propose une expérience gastronomique raffinée au sein de l'emblématique Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, offrant des vues panoramiques imprenables sur le fleuve Saint-Laurent. Les visiteurs apprécient régulièrement l'atmosphère élégante et le menu soigneusement élaboré, avec des incontournables comme la riche soupe à l'oignon, les guédilles au homard fraîches et les viandes parfaitement apprêtées. Bien que les expériences puissent varier selon le placement et les interactions avec le service, de nombreux clients soulignent le professionnalisme et l'attention du personnel qui contribuent à rendre la visite mémorable. Que ce soit pour un déjeuner avec vue, une célébration spéciale ou une soirée relaxante, le restaurant offre un cadre haut de gamme qui capture tout le charme et le prestige historique de la ville de Québec.
While there are fine servers at this hotel, the last two times the service was subpar. Rushed, seemingly uncaring. Forgot items & barley an appoligy. Totally checked out attitude. Food was very good & up to usual standards. Recommend better hiring practice & training.
Well.. They unfortunately changed their menu 2 weeks ago. So sorry to see that they reduced size of the cheese on their French onion soup. That soup was the best in Quebec but not any more. Still I'll give an okay score but I am very much disappointed by the change of the menu. :(
Food nothing that impresses, it can be compared to any neighborhood coffee shop. Super over price for the quality & service, in my opinion it is more the fame for the view than what it really is. . I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
Servicio lento y descuidado
comida nada que impresione , se puede comparar con cualquier cafetería de vecindario . Súper over price para la calidad y el servicio , en mi opinión es más la fama por la vista que lo que realmente es. . No lo recomendaría a nadie .
We came here for dinner on Canada Day & had an amazing experience. You definitely need to make sure you have reservations, especially when there are lots of festivals or events taking place in the city. All staff working at this bistro were super friendly & kind. Our waiter was very kind & made an effort to make our experience more than just about the meal. However, the meal was fantastic. It's definitely a more costly experience, but for this restaurant I would say it was worth the cost because not only was the food good. The experience was great.
Le Sam is not just about the view - though the panoramic windows overlooking the St. Lawrence River are absolutely stunning - the food holds its own. We had lunch here & everything from service to plating felt refined yet unpretentious.
Here's what we ordered & loved:
Grilled asparagus - Lightly charred & drizzled with a tangy vinaigrette, a refreshing starter.
Salmon tartare - Fresh, clean flavors with a nice crunch from the chips. Simple & elegant.
Pork ribs - Tender & flavorful, with a sweet BBQ-style glaze. Very comforting.
Bavette steak - Rich & meaty with just the right chew, well-executed & satisfying.
Filet mignon with foie gras - The highlight of the meal. Perfectly cooked tenderloin topped with seared foie gras that simply melts in your mouth. Luxurious & unforgettable.
Service was attentive but never rushed, & the ambiance - elegant, sunlit, & relaxed - made the whole experience feel special.
💡Tip: Book ahead & request a window seat - the view adds so much to the experience.
Whether you're staying at the Château or just visiting Old Quebec, Le Sam is worth a stop for a scenic & delicious me
Once we got our table, we waited long time to get our order taken. Once we ordered we waited more than an hour to get the appetizers. The table was extremely small & we had to ask the server to clear the table & to replace the used cutlery.
As for the food goes, for the location itself, it was expected to be better. We had a club sandwich, which was very dried & 1 hamburger that honestly wasn't made from scratch. You can tell it was pre-made. We were not given an opportunity to address these issues as the server never came to ask if it was Ok.
Wanted to give my sincere opinion.
Sam bistro has all the ingredients to be 100% better.
The ambiance & atmosphere of the restaurant was phenomenal, food on the other hand was simply average. Fries were soggy, poutine was cold(cheese didn't melt, beef was cold). Nothing special. I've had dinner at other Fairmont locations where I found the food to be way tastier & better quality. Service was also nothing exceptional. Wouldn't recommend.
I am giving this place 3 stars because the food truly was delicious, but our experience wasn't so much.
I was really looking forward to trying this restaurant. We travelled 7 hours to come to Quebec City for a bachelorette. We thought this restaurant would be a great fit & decided to make reservations from February for June. Our reservation was for 8PM, keep in mind we were there for a bachelorette so timing is important as we had reservations all day, including to go to a bar after dinner. The day of the reservation we get a notification saying the reservation was pushed to 8:15. Sure no problem. We get there for 8:15, & we are told it's going to be a minimum 30 min before we can get our table. The worst is the girl at the front said she didn't even know what time & she'couldn't guarantee' anything. At this point, we are a group of 11 girls with no where to go & being told they can't guarantee us a table, the bride was extremely upset. We then asked to speak to a manager, the manager came & repeated the same details, only that he could get us a table at the bar to wait at until our table could be ready. Again unable to confirm time. We asked if we would get compensation for this delay, his response was to just order & pay for your drinks & i'll have to see what I can do only once our seated for dinner. Literally could not even offer anything to us or commit to it.
Truthfully him saying he would give us a few appetizers or any discount would have made us okay. While we are sympathetic to things happening, the fact that he couldn't commit to any compensation was utterly so disappointing. We sat at the bar for an additional hour, & only got seated at 9PM. We had to pay full price for our meals & drinks no compensation, & all that was sent was a compensatory dessert tray for the bride. For an hour delay to a reservation of such a large party, that really didn't do it for us.
So so so disappointed in such an establishment. We missed our reservation at the bar afterwards & the night was entirely ruined due to this.
