La Buche
La Buche 49 Rue Saint-Louis, Québec
4.7
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Photo of Angela Westphal
2 Apr 2026
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5.0

Lovely atmosphere and even better service!

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Photo of Shelby Litke Markowitz
2 Apr 2026
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4.7

Restaurant La Bûche was the perfect spot for our first night in Quebec. It was crowded and buzzing in the best way, with a lively, welcoming energy. The décor is campy but charming and adds to the fun, casual vibe. Our waitress was incredibly friendly and helped make the experience even better. Food highlights were the poutine with meat topping—truly excellent and addictive—the French onion soup, deer tartare, and the make‑your‑own maple taffy for dessert, which was a fun and memorable finish. The only miss was the meat pie, which I really wanted to love but found a bit too dry and could have used more broth or gravy. Overall, a lively, comforting, and very Quebecois meal that we thoroughly enjoyed.

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Photo of Ellie N
1 Apr 2026
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4.3

Fun atmosphere, awesome food. Portions are huuuge. A bit pricey but worth it for getting to try quebecois food. They’re great with nut allergies!

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Photo of Masahito Jimbo
1 Apr 2026
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5.0

Great food, great service!

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Photo of Rob Brown
31 Mar 2026
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3.7

Summary La Bûche is a nice looking place and works well for families, but the experience is strictly "one and done." While the atmosphere is excellent and the service is professional, there was nothing incredible about the visit that justifies a return trip. The Bottom Line The main issue is that the restaurant is overpriced. The food is only good to okay, and for the high cost, the quality simply isn't there. You are paying for the decor rather than the meal. Verdict I wouldn’t go again. The price point is too high for a mediocre culinary experience.

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Photo of Edwin Froehlich
31 Mar 2026
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5.0

Can’t say enough great things about this place. On vacation here with my girlfriend and it was recommended to us by family and our Air BnB host as well. Audrey our server was the absolute best server ever and everything we ate was fantastic! Highly recommend the Venison Tartare and Shepards pie! T

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Photo of Kevin Fahd
30 Mar 2026
Source: Google
4.7

Impeccable and a must when visiting Quebec. We took the poutine maison and Poulet Frit. Atmosphere is a bit lound but understandable as it's busy. Much recommended

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Photo of Samantha Licea
30 Mar 2026
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5.0

Everything was great, staff super friendly, environment was super nice!

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Photo of Daichi Iyama
30 Mar 2026
Source: Google
4.7

I had a great experience at La Bûche during our trip to Quebec City. It was quite busy during lunch hours, but we were seated after about 10–15 minutes, which honestly wasn’t bad considering how popular the place was. The atmosphere was one of the highlights of the visit. The restaurant has a cozy, homey feel with a classic Canadian / Québécois theme that really adds to the experience and makes it feel special for visitors. The customer service was also excellent—the staff were friendly, attentive, and able to speak both English and French, which made everything very comfortable. Everything we ordered was excellent, but the standout dishes were definitely the famous onion soup and the meat pie. Both were rich, flavorful, and felt like the perfect comfort food. The maple taffy served on a frozen plate was also such a fun and unique experience, and it added a memorable touch to our Quebec trip. I would absolutely recommend stopping by if you’re visiting the city. Recommended items: Onion Soup, Meat Pie

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Photo of Eugenie B
29 Mar 2026
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5.0

Great cozy atmosphere. Food was amazing

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Photo of Hanine Elias
29 Mar 2026
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4.3

Great atmosphere and location ! Delicious traditional food!

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Photo of Jean Lin
29 Mar 2026
Source: Google
5.0

We came here twice during our short stay in the city. That says a lot. The food was excellent, the service was friendly and attentive, and everything felt very authentic and local. Definitely worth a visit!

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Photo of Doug Frantz
29 Mar 2026
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5.0

This was a wonderful surprise in every way, from the knowledgeable and entertaining server and overall feel of the place to the food. Especially remarkable were the deer tartare and the poor man's pudding. The tartare was the best dish we had in a full week of excellent dining in Quebec City.

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Photo of Paak C
28 Mar 2026
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5.0

Great food and service.

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Photo of whitney
27 Mar 2026
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4.7

food is fairly expensive but it's good. really cool atmosphere and the bathrooms are awesome.

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Photo of Laura Gill
26 Mar 2026
Source: Google
4.7

Hearty Quebec dishes and a distinctly Canadian setting. I ate there twice and it was a very enjoyable experience for all.

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Photo of Robert Anderson
24 Mar 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Our whole party loved our meals, the staff were super friendly and the bathroom is a hilarious vibe...

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Photo of Janice B
23 Mar 2026
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5.0

Excellent. Exceeded expectations. Food very good. Loved the atmosphere, so fun and interesting. Service fun. Looking forward to going back the next time I’m in old Quebec.

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Photo of Aaron deVries
23 Mar 2026
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5.0

What a great experience. The space is totally unique - a rambling set of rooms, each with a unique atmosphere. Brunch was great - each of us tried the Cabane a Sucre plate. My Quebecois friends raved about cretons and I can see why! All delicious.

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Photo of Jason Baker
23 Mar 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Yoan was amazing, the food was amazing and once you see the bathroom you will agree it is amazing! lol. If the rest of the staff was as fantastic as Yoan then you will have the best service in the city!

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Photo of Anne M
23 Mar 2026
Source: Google
5.0

We're so glad that we chose to experience real Quebecois cuisine at La Buche. Especially loved the atmosphere, deer tartare, and of course, the poutine. Highly recommend this unique experience for first-timers like us to Quebec!

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Photo of Cathy Martorana
23 Mar 2026
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5.0

Absolutely delicious! I make a point of coming here every time I go to Quebec ! Food is authentic, fresh , huge portions . Staff is incredible and the atmosphere is amazing! 🤩

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Photo of Sacha Paquet
22 Mar 2026
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5.0

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Photo of Laurent Carpentier
22 Mar 2026
Source: Google
2.0

Food quality was average. Not a good rapport qualité/prix. Music loud - we were told by the waiter it wasn't loud and not possible to turn it down.

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Photo of Lisa Ashbourne
22 Mar 2026
Source: Google
5.0

We had a wonderful experience at La Buche. The atmosphere was perfect for dinner with our two boys (9&11) and their grandfather. The meal was exceptional and our service was amazing by Diego, who even let the boys borrow a sharpie to leave their mark down in the washroom! Looking forward to returning to try more items on the menu:) Smoked trout salad, pate chinois and pate chinois nuggets were fantastic!

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Opening hours

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  • Sunday 08:00 - 21:30
  • Monday 08:00 - 21:30
  • Tuesday 08:00 - 21:30
  • Wednesday 08:00 - 21:30
  • Thursday 08:00 - 22:00
  • Friday 08:00 - 22:00
  • Saturday 08:00 - 22:00

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