Restaurant Champlain (Château Frontenac)

Daniel

4.0

We visited with a group of 11 to celebrate a special 80th birthday as well as other joint 50th birthdays. The whole experience was incredible with an amazing location & the staff & waiters were very friendly, charming & welcoming.
We mostly ordered the 4 course taster menu with some ordering individual dishes.
The food was incredible as you would expect from this level of restaurant. The wine pairing was also perfect with great wines from unexpected countries like Greece & Croatia.
The reason for my rating of 3 for the service is due to a few mistakes in our order. We were offered great flexibility with the choices of the taster menu, which was great as some of our group were not keen on some of the standard dishes like the Veal Tartare. When the first course arrived, three of the dishes that should have been the alternative to the Veal were served the Veal, which meant they had to be replaced straight away.
One of our group was also served the dishes from the 6 course vegetarian taster menu, when the order was also the 4 course.
The overall timing of the service was also extremely slow. Altogether, the service took 3 & a half hours, with breaks of around 30-40 minutes between each course, which is extremely long for taster dishes that are relatively small.
I only later found out that this is a Michelin star restaurant, which is mainly the reason for my review, as I would not expect various mistakes in the order & the long waiting from a Michelin star restaurant.

Eric

5.0

Champlain is a true fine dining experience. We originally were on the inside, but wanted a window seat. In order to get one, you have to get the tasting menu, which we did. All the courses on the tasting menu were excellent. The standout for me was the beef with morel mushrooms. I chose the wine pairings & they were perfect. The aperitifs were very creative & opened up a new area of taste for me. The service was professional & impeccable. Combined with the ambience & the view from our table, I found Champlain ro be a most enjoyable experience.

Jaeyoung

5.0

We visited to celebrate a graduation & Father's Day, & the team went above & beyond by surprising us with a beautiful celebratory dessert. It was such a thoughtful touch that made our family milestone truly special.
As someone with a shrimp allergy, I was incredibly impressed by how safely & seamlessly they modified the halibut course for me. The service was absolute top-tier, & the wine pairing was perfection, complementing every dish beautifully. Thank you for a wonderful & memorable evening. We will definitely be back!

Melissa

3.0

In summary: Waitstaff & atmosphere is excellent, Food & food timing was disappointing..especially for the price paid.

The hostess was not incredibly welcoming & when we asked for the cellar experience she completely dismissed us. Upon being shown to our table we asked again about the cellar experience & the other girl explained they no longer offer that service (which is fine, just that we saw it on their website). We were sat in a window seat which was a beautiful view of the river. The atmosphere was so intricate & beautiful. Our waiter was very prompt & cheerful as he spoke with us. He offered suggestions when asked & was knowledgeable about the wine & food. We opted for the 6 course tasting menu. I do not eat pork & the waiter noted that for the kitchen. Unfortunately my lamb course did come with bacon still which is one of the reasons I am marking food as a three star. The first three dishes came out in a timely manner, however, the final three took 30 minutes each to come out. From beginning to end 6 courses took 2.5 hours to come out which seems incredibly long.

Marta

5.0

We decided to have a fancy nice lunch at the Fairmont. & we weren't disappointed. Everything was great. They found a table for us on the terrace. With partial city view (with no prior reservation).The food was amazing. Every bite. Sometimes places with perfect location don't try hard, but definitely not this place.
The wine was even better.

Simon

5.0

Menu 4 services à 105$ avec wine pairing premium à 158$. Je conseille de ne pas prendre le premium, car ça ne vaut pas nécessairement l'extra.

Service impeccable, nourriture excellente, seul bémol, la sauce avec le filet mignon était un peu trop salé.

Phil

5.0

Basic Discovery Menu $135 + wine pairing $105
Full Discovery Menu $189 + wine pairing $159
Basic vegetarian Discovery Menu $135 + wine pairing $105
Full vegetarian Discovery Menu $175 + wine pairing $159

Service was excellent as expected, we were sat right in front of the fireplace for dinner. The alternate seating choice would be in by the windows overlooking the Champlain statue & the Funicular on the Dufferin Terrace.

There is a non-alcoholic pairing & although it's not as curated as the alcoholic option, I did discover some Japan-imported sparkling teas that I really enjoy.

Andrew

5.0

The whole package. Dining at le Champlain had the 3 things I look for overall in a top notch restaurant; great food & great service all wrapped in an incredible & unique experience. This was not my first time dining in a castle & when compared with my time at the restaurant in Carcassonne many years ago, it has some catching up. However, in terms of my various dining experiences in other locations, it was fantastic. We had the 4 course wine pairing & it was definitely enough to make us full. From the flavour to the plating, all top notch. Our servers were friendly & attentive. The overall experience went above & beyond by offering several items not described on the menu. Ones such as a box of chocolates in which you get to keep the nice jewelry box. Finally, you're experiencing all this in a historic castle in a historic centre, surrounded by a mix of new & old world luxury.

Paul

5.0

Last evening we dined at the Chateau's gorgeous Le Champlain restaurant. A magical evening next to the windows with service extraordinaire. Our server not only a waiter but a sommelier as well, lent excellent food descriptions & in depth wine descriptions. His obvious enjoyment of his work & enthusiasm made our dining experience above & beyond expectations. The tasting menu paired with wines was worthy of destination dining.

Laura

5.0

One of the best meals of my life! From the moment we arrived, everything was impeccable-the service, the views, the ambiance, & of course, the food. We opted for the full tasting menu & paired it with a bottle of wine we selected ourselves. Every course was a masterpiece, showcasing incredible flavors & artistry. Having dined around the world, this experience stands out as truly exceptional. Highly recommend for anyone seeking an unforgettable culinary adventure. We ordered the wagyu beef entree on the side & it was INSANE (10/10!!)