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 SAM Bistro Évolutif est largement reconnu pour son emplacement exceptionnel au sein du Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, offrant aux convives une vue imprenable sur le fleuve Saint-Laurent ainsi qu'une atmosphère élégante et raffinée. De nombreux clients louent la qualité gastronomique des plats, soulignant particulièrement la guédille au homard, le filet mignon et la célèbre soupe à l'oignon comme des incontournables. Le service est souvent décrit comme attentionné, professionnel et chaleureux, plusieurs visiteurs notant que le personnel déploie des efforts considérables pour rendre les occasions spéciales mémorables. Bien que certains clients estiment que les prix reflètent le caractère prestigieux des lieux et relèvent parfois des variations dans la rapidité du service ou la cuisson des plats, le consensus général présente cet établissement comme une destination culinaire remarquable, vivement recommandée pour son cadre unique et son souci constant du détail.
Incredible experience. Food, wine, view, & the service was perfect. We were served my a waitress by the name of Marie-Eve, she was incredibly welcoming, attentive, & made our experience perfect. Exceeded expectations
The atmosphere & ambiance are wonderful. There's a great view over the city, especially at night. We had the ribs & salmon tartare as appetizers. Both were great. I had the seafood casserole & would order again. Lots of seafood & quite tasty. My husband ordered the fish & chips. Coming from Newfoundland & enjoying fresh cod & knowing the difference in cod that has been frozen for some time, this was well frozen cod & quite dry. The waiter couldn't tell us where it was sourced from other than it is "Atlantic", & that means it could have come from Europe! If you're a fan of cod, don't order this. It's not terrible, just not great, especially for the price. Otherwise it was a great experience & would recommend.
What a wonderful dining experience!!! The place was quite family-friendly & our server, David was aboslutley an all-star!! He was really caring & even offered to take our family pic. The braised short ribs was cooked to perfection!!
Set within the storied walls of the Château Frontenac, SAM Bistro captures the grandeur of Quebec City's most iconic landmark. Its setting is, without question, one of the restaurant's major draws. A reservation is a must if you're hoping to snag a table on the terrace, where panoramic views of the St. Lawrence River provide a breathtaking backdrop to the meal. For those seated deeper within the restaurant, the lively, elegant ambiance remains intact, buoyed by attentive & well-trained staff who lend the experience a polished air of professionalism. But as for the food-one wishes it lived up to its prestigious surroundings. The cod dish & seafood casserole were pleasant enough but lacked the spark that would elevate them to memorable dining. It was a meal that delivered, but without the flair expected in such a setting. This theme of underwhelm was most pronounced with the coffee service: while SAM offers an array of brews, all are machine-made. In a restaurant of this stature, one might expect more care in the details, particularly for something as simple, & potentially transformative, as a freshly prepared cup of coffee. Prices, predictably, trend towards the upper end, though this seems more a reflection of the château's grandeur than of the culinary artistry. SAM is undeniably a place to experience, especially for those eager to take in its sweeping views. But for food that truly matches the majesty of the setting? Perhaps elsewhere.
Luana was an excellent server. Great ambience. Had a table with an amazing view. Cocktails were beautiful & delicious. Food overall was very good. Would return.
The location of the restaurant is excellent, making it easy to explore Old Quebec City. However, when it comes to the food, I don't think it lives up to its price point. Given their current pricing, there's definitely room for improvement. The service felt lackluster & not reflective of a high-end restaurant; we often had to wait a long time for our server, who didn't seem very enthusiastic. As for the food, it was quite underwhelming. I ordered the beef short ribs, & they lacked flavor & were rather mediocre. Overall, I expected more from this dining experience.
