Chez Boulay-bistro boréal

Hannah Cuvellier (8 reviews)

26 Jan 2026

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5.0

Went for brunch and had the most delicious trout dish with a sunflower pesto. One of my favorite things I ate on my trip to QC. The meal came with coffee and bread. Service was delightful and the atmosphere was perfect for a nice relaxed brunch. Couldn’t recommend it enough!

Restaurant response

Response added on 26 Jan 2026

Thank you for your lovely words! We’re so happy you enjoyed :) Can’t wait to see you again for another relaxing brunch

Chuiya M (540 reviews)

25 Jan 2026

Source: Google

5.0

The food was delicious, the service was impeccable and the atmosphere was great.

Restaurant response

Response added on 26 Jan 2026

We appreciate your comment, thank you! We can’t wait to see you back soon.

Richard Rassokhine (3 reviews)

23 Jan 2026

Source: Google

4.7

Fantastic restaurant in the heart of the old city! Most likely the best table within the walls! Waiter was informed of our dietary restrictions and helped us navigate the menu and explained every component and details of every dish we chose, it was simply an amazing experience. We had some very good laughs with the waiter, they are all kind and always in a good mood! And once we did receive our food, we were savouring every bite and had our fill with a shared appetizer, each an entré, and each a dessert. Definitely a goto for unique flavours. The seating area is quite large and is busy practically every night of the week, we went on a Thursday evening in the last weeks of January and every seat was taken! We were expecting a little quieter but that comes with the territory with having a fantastic restaurant in the old city. For the quality of dish you get, I don't think you could pay a better price in the old city; definitely recommended to anyone I know passing in the area.

Restaurant response

Response added on 26 Jan 2026

Thank you so much for this wonderful review ! Hope to welcome you back again very soon.

Bethany Meyer (7 reviews)

7 Jan 2026

Source: Google

5.0

Loved my meal here!! I’m a pescatarian and the waiter was great at helping me navigate the menu. I ordered a crab cake style appetizer and a scallop and vegetable entree and both were incredible. The other photos I added are what my family got and also loved (meaty items). The desserts were excellent as well! Highly recommend!

Restaurant response

Response added on 7 Jan 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review and photos! We’re happy to hear that your family enjoyed their dishes as well. Thank you for the recommendation — we truly appreciate it and look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

Mare Balbuena (3 reviews)

6 Jan 2026

Source: Google

4.0

My family and I (party of 7) had dinner at the restaurant four days ago. Following our server’s recommendation, four of us ordered the braised beef cheek. It was indeed, delicious, EXCEPT my son’s serving. He found it rancid, and with a foul smell. The other three were amazing. We tried his and it did not taste good and did smell bad. We kindly asked our server to smell it, he took it back to the kitchen and promptly returned with “another” piece which had more sauce and tasted equally bad. It seems the chef just put more sauce over the cheek. We asked again our server, he went back to the kitchen, and said the chef told him we had to order something else from the menu. The chef was upset and rude. We decided to just finish our dinner, paid and left. Having said that, if a customer finds his food is rotten or bad, you should be understanding and accepting of this. We asked him to smell it( that is how bad it smelled) and try it. They should have just done a new piece and served it. Not a way to treat a customer. And btw, as I stated before, the other three were amazing. I wish our experience would have been better!

Restaurant response

Response added on 7 Jan 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are truly sorry to hear about what happened with your son’s dish, and we sincerely regret that this situation affected your evening with us. Your comments regarding both the handling of the dish and the interaction with the kitchen are concerning, and we take them very seriously. This feedback has been shared with our management team, as it does not reflect the standards of hospitality and service we strive to uphold. We regret that your visit did not meet expectations and sincerely hope we may have the opportunity to regain your trust in the future and offer you the experience you should have had. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.

Vanessa Pizer (4 reviews)

5 Jan 2026

Source: Google

3.3

I had a nice meal here on New Year's Day with my family. Everything was very good, but the scallop and sea bass entrees and seabuck thorn meringue were exceptional. The local ingredients and nordic flair set the restaurant apart from others. Cocktails and mocktails were very tasty. Unfortunately, our waiter was not informative or friendly. Quite aloof actually. But we will definitely come back the next time we are in Quebec.

Restaurant response

Response added on 5 Jan 2026

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re sincerely sorry to hear that the service did not meet your expectations. Your feedback has been shared with our team, as it’s important to us to continuously improve. We truly appreciate your honesty and look forward to welcoming you again on your next visit to Québec.

Victoria Tobolina (1 review)

2 Jan 2026

Source: Google

4.3

Chez Boulay is a nice option for dining. The pate en croute and carpaccio of char were really good appetizers. My friend was very happy with the onion soup he had. Beef cheek and scallops for the main - très délicieux. However, duck breast and pan seared fois gras - something I would not order again, hence 4 stars. Overall good experience and nice atmosphere.

Restaurant response

Response added on 5 Jan 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re sorry to hear that the duck breast and pan-seared foie gras were not to your taste. Your feedback is truly appreciated and has been shared with our team. We’re glad you enjoyed the atmosphere overall and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again soon.

N sar (21 reviews)

2 Jan 2026

Source: Google

4.7

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing experience at Chez Boulay bistro boréal, made truly exceptional by our server Ann-Sophie and Alex. They were warm, incredibly knowledgeable, and attentive without being intrusive. They recommendations and care elevated the entire evening and made the experience unforgettable. Outstanding service like hers is rare. we’ll absolutely be back.

Restaurant response

Response added on 5 Jan 2026

Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful review and we’ll be sure to share your kind words with them. We very much look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

Egemen Ökte (136 reviews)

2 Jan 2026

Source: Google

4.3

It was good brunch food. Excellent location.

Adrian Petry (4 reviews)

2 Jan 2026

Source: Google

5.0

Absolutely everything about Chez Boulay is fabulous. We had the best time, the best service, and the best food. Can Chez Boulay offer customer service training for all other restaurants?!?! 😊 you for a wonderful evening!

Restaurant response

Response added on 5 Jan 2026

Thank you so much for such a wonderful comment! We’re especially touched by your comment about our service — that’s the greatest compliment we could receive! Thank you for choosing Chez Boulay, and we hope to welcome you again very soon for another memorable evening.

Dan (50 reviews)

1 Jan 2026

Source: Google

4.3

Had a New Year's Eve dinner here. The appetizers were amazing, especially the smoked fish. Braised Beef was delicious. However, 2 in our party ordered the steak that came in cold. French onion soup is a must have here, delish!

Restaurant response

Response added on 2 Jan 2026

Thank you so much for spending your New Year’s Eve with us and for taking the time to share your experience We’re truly sorry to learn that the steaks were served cold for part of your group. This is not the experience we aim to providemand your feedback has been shared with our team for follow-up. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon and offering you an experience that’s flawless from start to finish.