Restaurant Champlain (Château Frontenac)

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.

Kathleen

5.0

Beautiful brunch spread with breakfast & lunch options, & an incredible patisserie selection. For dinner, the six course tasting menu was superb. Friendly staff knows both English & French & is very attentive but not overbearing.

Mat

5.0

Nous avons très apprécié notre soirée avec une vue magnifique sur le fleuve ainsi qu'un service attentionné.

Jean-François

5.0

Un merci particulier à Jean-François qui s'est occupé de nous. Nous étions un groupe qui avions pris le menu découverte avec l'accord mets-vins. Comme je ne ne bois pas d'alcool, habituellement il ne me reste qu l'eau ou du perrier comme choix. Jean-François a réussi le tour de force de trouver des thés pétillants & des saké sans sucre ou très peu sucré bien agencé avec les plats servis. C'était extraordinaire ! L'un des thé pétillant ressemblait & goûtait comme du champagne. C'était à s'y méprendre.

Andrew

3.0

It was "eh". Went here for my 40th while staying at the Frontenac. If I had the chance again, I wouldn't have gone.

Olivier

5.0

Vincent our waiter made the whole experience amazing.

Ariane

5.0

Le Champlain offers an elegant dining experience that beautifully combines fine cuisine with impeccable service & a stunning atmosphere. Located in the iconic Château Frontenac, the ambiance is nothing short of magical-perfect for a special occasion or a memorable evening. The staff are outstanding: attentive, knowledgeable, & genuinely committed to making your meal unforgettable. The atmosphere is warm & sophisticated, earning a perfect 5 stars for its charm & attention to detail. As for the food, it's a solid 4 stars. While the dishes are beautifully presented & made with high-quality ingredients, some lacked the "wow" factor you might expect at this level. Still, everything was very enjoyable, & the overall experience more than makes up for any minor shortcomings. Le Champlain is definitely worth a visit if you're in Québec City. The setting & service alone make it a standout destination!

Noah

5.0

Jean-francios G was a delight as a server as a culinary guide & as a human being. My wife & I came to the chateau Frontenac over Thanksgiving & we ate at this restaurant the first day we were there & the last day before we left. I can't say enough about how genuine informative & kind Jean Francois was as he took care of us during both meals. Further the head chef took us into the cheese & caviar room & with patient informative & charming. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. The food was spectacular. The vegetarian courses, the meat courses, the wagyu steak, the amuse-bouche were amazing. You cannot go wrong trusting this fine establishment for your culinary & libation needs. Thank you

Mike

5.0

Truly magnificent dining experience. Professional staff & delicious food.....we had a blast...

Chris

2.0

Wow what a disappointment. We started off strong with the hostess & she was very sweet & gracious. I was expecting a truly wonderful dining experience. That's not what I got. The server had a horrible time explaining the menu & was only sharing what he would have to charge more for. He brought us a cracker to start with that was terrible, then brought us water, never asked if we wanted lemons or ice & not once during the 3 hours we were there did he refill the glass. Then we were brought some tasteless bread, I make bread every week & this was not very good. He finally asked my husband if he wanted a drink, left without asking me & I finally got one about 20 minutes later. Our main courses were done very well, even after waiting over 1 hour for them. The plates once we had finished were left in front of us for another 30 minutes even after I put my napkin on top of the plate he continued to walk by us. He apologized at the end & blamed the kitchen for all the bad service. I would not recommend it, it's a lot of hype terrible service. The manager was no where to be found when we left or I would have said something.