Le Champlain was a really memorable brunch experience during our trip to Quebec City. The Sunday brunch buffet is a splurge, but worth it for a special occasion. Some of our favorite dishes were the beet-cured salmon, jalapeño passion fruit and scallop ceviche, and the beet and apple salad. All drinks were included, including their special Earl Grey tea blend, and the juices tasted very fresh. Our server, Renee, was a delight as well. One tip: if you're hoping for a window table, one of the hostesses mentioned that you need to book far in advance. read more

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The service is truly wonderful. As attentive, but relaxed as you would expect. We were seated by the windows overlooking the river. I believe you usually have to prepay for the six course tasting menu, which we did not do. We did a la carte, which we were all glad about after tasting the food. The amuse bouche was a piece of salmon on top of what tasted like the fried crispy wontons that you get with Chinese takeout. Weird. My mother had the cucumber appetizer, which just tasted like a palette cleanser. She then had the agnolotti, which I thought was fine, but she didn't eat more than two bites. My dad had the suckling pig, which he nor the bite my mother took found enjoyable. I had the halibut, it was fine, I just don't think I like poached fish. The portions on the a la carte also seem to be the same as the tasting courses, which wasn't a big deal because none of us really enjoyed it. Their cocktails were surprisingly reasonable. My parents had gone last year and loved it, but this year wasn't great. I go to restaurants for the food. This visit we lucked out with great service and a spectacular view. I don't think we'll be going back. Oh, they give you complimentary bread (!!!) and delicious butter. I haven't seen quality bread and butter for a minute. My mom loved it last year, so went again, and np omen was happy read more

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The ambiance and service were excellent! Unfortunately the food didn't hit the mark for us. We had the signature with the premium wine pairing, but were not impressed with the flavors. The only thing we really enjoyed was the halibut. Sadly, my husband didn't even eat his steak. He found it to be too chewy. Also, wine is personal. We didn't particularly enjoy the wines. Overall, disappointed. read more

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The food is exceptional, the ambiance refined, and the service is personal, tasteful, and attentive. This is the pinnacle of fine dining in the old town. read more

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One of my favorite dining experiences of all time! Wonderful food and wine pairing in a lovely, historic restaurant overlooking the St Lawrence River. Our server was fantastic and really made our experience special. The meal was well paced, and as beautiful as it was delicious. I loved every moment and hope to be back again. Thank you!!! read more

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When we booked our trip to Quebec trip, we made sure to make reservations at Champlain restaurant immediately. This restaurant inside the beautiful Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac hotel is a must stop for fine dining. Everything here is pure elegance. Our waiter, Mark, was fantastic. We had the food and wine pairing and his knowledge was very impressive. From the bread and crackers to start the meal to all the different dishes, we loved it. The halibut had a nice crust on top which was so good. I had the venison, but my wife switched that for the Wagyu steak. That steak was definitely the star of the meal. Even our dessert made from squash was unbelievable. The glass of wine with each course made for a perfect meal. One couple we were with ordered the cheese platter and went to a separate room to select the cheeses. Amazing! Our waiter detailed that the chef was trained in Copenhagen and previously was a chef at a top restaurant in Toronto. Dining here comes with a hefty price tag, but it's really an all evening experience. We were there for 3.5 hours and enjoyed every minute of it! read more

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The restaurant wasn't crowded and we were seated in a corner, we asked for a window table, but they said there were none available and didn't give us an option to wait, as one opened shortly after. The menu is limited, as it is mostly a prix fixed menu, we weren't happy with the choices, so we order 2 a la carte, the food we ate was very good. We had the lobster and the beef, small portions, but perfectly cooked and served beautifully. Though they charged almost as much as the 4 course menu, for 2 courses Quality of the food was outstanding, decor is amazing, service was outstanding, menu was limited. read more

My wife and I decided to come here for one nie meal to splurge while staying at the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac. Our table was perfectly located right on the terrace and the service was top notch. We shared the four course regular and vegetarian discovery experience with wine pairing and it was well worth it. Initially I requested the six course for vegetarian and the four for meat to avoid pork, but our waiter misheard and graciously gave us the one other dish we wanted which was the kombucha and fruit dish. We look forward to hopefully returning! read more

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Le Champlain Restaurant - Fairmont Château Frontenac The food and service both were excellent. The wait staff members (including Marc-Andre) were attentive without being intrusive, and the prix fixe tasting menu was outstanding - particularly the elk (and my wife loved the asparagus). Chef Gabriel Molleur-Langevin is to be commended for his wonderful menu (and the pastry chef deserves special praise!) We were celebrating our 41st wedding anniversary, and I cannot imagine a more eloquent setting, with a spectacular view of the St. Lawrence River. Merci! read more

CHAMPLAIN RESTAURANT - Tour of Le Champlain Restaurant at Fairmont Frontenac Hotel - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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What a beautiful restaurant. Service was very good here. We were greeted with a glass of champagne upon our arrival. Someone, trying to assist our server, brought over a meal which included a dietary restriction. Our server was right on top of it to make sure it didn't reach our table and accidentally eaten. We were grateful for the quick intervention and that they were so diligent about meeting dietary needs. The food was tasty. We especially enjoyed the maple dessert. read more

CHAMPLAIN RESTAURANT - maple dessert - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

Beautiful space. Amazing service. The waiter did a great job engaging our hard to please 6-year-old. They also had nice touches like champagne when you are being seated (juice for the little one) and generally high class service feel. I felt like old British royalty for a minute. Food was good. My favorite was the starter. Beautiful salmon dish. The other dishes were good but can't say they were memorable. My husband ordered a drink with smoked Mazcal and they actually burned a piece of wood in front of us that created cool smoke over the drink. Definitely can't get smokier than that. The location is beautiful. It's a historic chateau in the old part of Quebec. It's beautiful and elegant. Taking a few steps down from the restaurant will lead into a historical museum that depicts the history of the city and French Canada in general. If you can, see if you could eat outside for dinner and you will be able to marvel onto city vistas of the water and a backdrop of sunset. do it for the experience of nothing else... read more

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It was an amazing experience. Something I do suggest to everyone to try. Yes it will be expensive maybe but still something to try in your vacation. The ambiance is amazing, elegant and old. Seems to be inside a museum. The service for the time you arrive to the time you leave is perfect. Any request they will always try to accommodate if possible. The dishes are explained extremely well and the wine pairing was amazing. Only one thing is that the amount wine is very low and I think for the price they should give more. Going to the food. The chef is a magician. Every dish is well cooked, cleaned, and you can literally feel every ingredient in that dish. From the appetizers down to the cake is like having a trip, all of this inside a castle. read more

CHAMPLAIN RESTAURANT - Frontenac - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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What an amazing meal. We were greeted with champagne upon arrival and waitress was so nice and patient. The room we sat in was beautiful. We settled on the 4 course meal with an appetizer of foie gras. The food was delicious and worth the price. Great cocktails as well. read more

CHAMPLAIN RESTAURANT - char - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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This is a tough one. Dinner for two and we were seated in The Library. We had a beautiful table overlooking the square, loved it. Tasting Menu was the only option, not sure if it is this way all the time. Service was super fast at the start of the meal, too fast. Courses were arriving almost as fast as we finished the course we were eating. We worried our six course dinner would be completed in less than an hour- which would not be good at these prices. Then, the dining room started to fill up and service went to a full stop. We sat. And sat. And then a bread course arrived (between course 4 and 5) it was odd. And we sat. More than an hour later was saw course 5 of 6. Food was inconsistent. Some courses were good, some meh and final main course, quail, was excellent. Dessert was mixed, it looked beautiful and tasted good but also much like it had been prepped some time ago. Also odd, we received our dessert and almost immediately thereafter we were served a couple of macaroons on a plate. The kind of thing you might receive after paying the bill. Those were also meh. So all in all, atmosphere was a 4, food a 2 and service a 2. Maybe a bad night but won't likely return. read more

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Absolutely amazing. The chef was brilliant. He came out and took care of us himself, explaining the cheese selection, taking our young budding chef in the group back for a tour of the kitchen. The food was incredible!!! Every course surpassed the last. Slow dining. Our delicious experience lasted a little over 3 hours. Beautiful, exquisite, light, tasty, filling. The service was amazing. Really friendly to English speakers, menu accommodating and servers genuine. Really felt that they wanted us to have a great evening, which we did. Restaurant has a gorgeous view from the front of the hotel overlooking the lake. Stunning. Very classy. We were a small family but there were several couples enjoying the romantic ambience. read more

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Food was good and all but it took way too long and it was so overpriced. Service was pretty good and ambiance too it's just overpriced and too too long.. read more

It was the longest and hungriest meal of my whole life, now I acknowledge at fancier restaurants the service takes longer, but I have been to my fair share of fancy restaurants and if this is a "fancy" restaurant we might as well call the McDonalds down the street fancy because it is on par with it 100%. After over 2.5 hours in fine atmosphere with a good view I was served probably one of the worst steaks of my entire life, it was cold,bland,and drier than any I've had before. Not to mention the soup they served me could hardly be considered food as I wouldn't even serve it to my dog, because I have too much respect for that animal that eats his own poop. Maybe I caught this restaurant on the wrong night l, but if I could give this place 0 starts I would, horrible!!!! read more

We got reservations at this restaurant since we were hotel guests at the beautiful Chateau Frontenac. The restaurant is quite modern despite being inside a castle. There isn't a dress code enforced and the staff was really nice and friendly. The price is hefty and the food isn't a lot so our bill ended up being $500 for 4 people and we only had 2 drinks. We had the 5-course meal, the beef, the duck breast (which was delicious) and the pasta. The food came out slow, especially because we had to wait for our friend who had the 5-course meal (which came with 3 appetizers). In total we probably spent 3 hours there (we got there at 7:45 PM) and the restaurant was freezing because their AC was cranked up high. Overall good experience and great location. Food was delicious and expensive but worth a try if just for the experience. Their a la carte food is good but next time I'll probably try their 5 course meal. It comes with 3 appetizers, the main course and the dessert. read more

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The Champlain is the high end restaurant in the Chateau Frontenac. So I expected excellence. Sorry to say the food was very disappointing. Service was excellent. Ambience was nice. It was a 3 star meal at a very high price. read more

We, along with another couple traveled to Old Quebec back in October 2021 and made an reservation at Champlain for dinner during our stay at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. As soon as we walked in the restaurant they offered us champagne before being seated. We got to check out the impressive wine cellar/storage while sipping champagne. Then we were led inside the dining room and seated at a table by the window with water-river view. Comfortable seating, nice and quite ambiance in the outer dining room. Our server was friendly and informative. We ordered the Braised Wild Hare, Cipolini Mushroom Veloute and Foie Gras Platter To Share as appetizers. For main course, one friend and I both opted for Les Fermes Hudson Duck, my hubby had the Deer Loin and the another friend ordered the Catch Of the Day(think it was Cod Fish). Beautiful presentations and everything was delicious. A bit pricey yes but definitely quality and flavorful food. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed both our dinner and the atmosphere at Champlain. read more

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One of the worst pricey meal experiences I've had in recent memory. This restaurant is stuck in bygone days of fancy restaurants. On our recent trio to Montréal and québec we've gotten a chance to eat some mind blowing meals. Everything from 8 course wine paired dinners to chill French bistros. After 2 weeks of incredible meals we went to Champlain and dropped nearly $600 on a mediocre meal and horrendous service. Few basics. If I'm paying for a wine paired dinner and each course is paired with a glass of wine then you'd think theyd bring the wine with the course right? As a waiter in one of these restaurants or as a team of waiters you don't really have to do much. Mostly the waiter doesn't even being out the food and there is no placing orders as everyone is eating the same thing right? So how is that 2 of the 4 glasses that we're supposed to be paired didn't come till after we're already half way done with our plates? Water cup empty for 5-10 minutes at a time. We had a meal just yesterday at bouvette Scott and paid less than half to have one of the best meals and service we've ever had. Just because you have a restaurant in the famous chateau in a beautiful room doesn't elivate you from offering a service worthy of the price tag. The table next to us the guy got up to pour his wife and himself more wine. Their waitress stood there did nothing. The MANGER walked right by the table and also did nothing. Are you kidding me? Save your money and go to many of the other incredible restaurants in this city. This place is old and tired. read more

It was an amazing experience to eat such high quality food, beautifully designed, in a historic hotel. But! A little bit too pricey and the service was a bit off putting. First, they gave me free champagne walking in and i asked for a little bit more. Didn't know until the bill came out that they charged me $18 for like two sips worth. And then when i was done with the course meal, the server seemed very eager to get more tip it was a bit uncomfortable. We chose the most expensive course meal with the most expensive wine selection to go with our meal so i have nothing to complain about the food. Everything was fantastic. I think one time experience is good enough though. If you want a view of the water, make sure to make reservations months in advance! We made reservations only a few days prior and they seated us by the entrance. read more

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A total disappointment! We were truly expecting a fine dining experience. Instead our group of 9 were met w/confusing 3 or 7 or ? Course meals. That would not have been a problem accept those of us on the 3 course menu had to wait for the 7 course menu people to eat their way through their respective tidbits before we could receive our tidbit. After an hour of waiting for the main dish, I had to stand up to question this extended wait. I was met with this excuse. Not helpful and we'll make it right. My suggestion, when you look for a fine dining establishment in Quebec City, look elsewhere. read more

Beautiful hotel, nice dining area, very friendly and helpful staff, everything you would expect in a 5-star hotel restaurant. However, I just wish the food was better for the price. I'd give it maybe 3.5 stars but definitely not a 4. But if you're a first-timer to visit Québec, you should definitely try it out just for the sake of it. I am so glad my friend took me here because it's awesome to have a meal in this grand hotel, but I probably would not come back if I am town again because it's pricey for what it is! I remember the best thing was probably the beef wellington, the conch meat cold appetizer, the soup, the croissants and all the small bites of desserts delicately crafted by the pâtisserie chef(s)! I thoroughly enjoyed them. However, I was expecting a bit more for the price we paid, maybe more seafood, sushi that was more presentable and fresh, and more elaborate main dishes. We still had a great time here and fond memory of the restaurant and the city. I'd recommend coming here for a brunch if you're here to visit for the first time. It was between OK and I'm a fan, not bad but not the best for value. read more

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This is only for the room service, since we were staying at the Chateau Frontenac and dining in was not an option because all the restaurants were full. Since we had the $100 dining credit from amex, we ordered 2 entrees from Champlain, which was pretty much exactly $100. The beef cheek was delicious, and the lamb chop was just normal / fine. It is definitely on the pricier side but room service presentation was impeccable, with white table cloth, tall glasses and beautiful silverware. I would recommend room service over dining in if you want an extra intimate experience! read more

One of the worst, most disappointing "fine-dining" experiences we have ever had. Beautiful views, below average service, and the food is mediocre at best (mostly mushy); the wine service is a joke. The meal is overpriced for what you actually get, which is uninspired, absurdly small portions, texturally bland, and not particularly tasty or interesting. Do yourself a favor and go anywhere else in Quebec City for a delicious meal (and there are so many other and better choices, elegant and casual). Please save yourself money and time. And the sad capper of the meal... when you go to the bathroom -- it will be out of toilet paper -- just to add a drip dry experience to wrap things up, read more

It is said that it f you visit Quebec City, you must visit Chateau Fonternac for its rich history ...and if you visit the Chateau then you must have their world popular brunch at Champlain ! Reservations are booked out months ahead, so we did ours online. It's a but pricey IMHO but Truly an AMAZING experience and the food is incredible, the selection endless !!! If you're in QC this is a must go ! Here's more on it than I can ever describe :) https://www.fairmont.com/frontenac-quebec/dining/champlain/ read more

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Really nice experience at Champlain Restaurant. The environment is relax and quite. I got a seat near the window. The waiter is patient to introduce all courses and provide nice recommendations to drinks. Food are fantastic. The menu is a five course dinner and a salmon starter and an ice cream are also in the dinner. The taste of food formed a nice combination so you wouldn't feel greasy or salty for any courses. read more

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Very nice ambience and service. We got served a glass of champagne as we were seated at our table. Restaurant is decorated in a victorian vibe. Food is nicely presented and portions are fair. I was expecting a little bit more in terms of flavors though. In pictures below, there are scallops, lobster bisque, risotto and lamb steak. I can't remember what is the green soup :p. Scallops could've had some extra spices. Lobster bisque is a bit on the salty side and nothing too extraordinary with the risotto and lamb steak. read more

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Came here for their Sunday Brunch without a reservation and they were able to fit us in almost right away. They said we were lucky so I think I would recommend a reservation to be safe, but if not, give it a shot. Wife is a cheese lover so she loved their cheese room. They had a nice spread of their cheeses in the buffet as well. Buffet itself had a little something for everyone. Eggs and pasta to order. Lamb and beef Wellington at the carving table. Eggs Benedict, bacon, sausage, and a number of other traditional breakfast offerings. Salad and veggies table. Raw fish area with sushi, salmon, shrimp, etc. Pastry area with some amazing muffins and croissants. They even had a huge spread of desserts and a candy table for the kids. Not everything was the 'best ever', but everything was pretty high quality. I even ordered some pineapple juice which seemed freshly squeezed with some pulp in it. There's some character to the restaurant as well with some really cool decor. I even learned what a jackalope was (go ahead and search the restaurant for him). Overall, a fantastic choice for a high quality brunch. read more

CHAMPLAIN RESTAURANT - Skull and crossbones ice sculpture in honor of Halloween! - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

We had a group of 12 (5 adults and 7 children from ages 1 to 11) for dinner at Restaurant Champlain. 5 star treatment from the start at the door. Champagne for adults and sparking cider for children and private room for our dining experience. Totally unexpected to have a private room. View of the boardwalk and St. Lawrence River. Service from the staff was top notch. They accommodated our English speaking with English explanation and menu. Adults had 5 course Chef Modat pre-fixe dinner. Every dish was prepared with artistic creation and heart and soul. Kids has a la carte from kids' menu. Red wine selections and local cheese platter were delicious. Ambience and atmosphere were 5 star!!! I highly recommend Restaurant Champlain for one of the kind and one of the lifetime experience when visit Quebec. I will be sure to return if I am in Quebec City! read more

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Champlain is the best French bakery this side of the pond! Bakery items are authentic and absolutely delicious! This place is a must!!! read more

We decided to reserve Champlain on our first night in Quebec. We were staying at Le Château Frontenac, so we wanted to stay close for our first evening. We were given the welcome glass of prosecco with black currant and seated at a fireside table. We considered ordering the Christmas menu, which highlighted seafood. Instead, we decided to share two appetizers and two mains. We ordered: Red deer tartar from St-Jean de Brebeuf - Suvalik, daisy button, wild mushrooms mousse & " Monna et filles" blackcurrant ketchup - $19 Smoked arctic char - Jean-François' black garlic and wild shrimps tile, sunflower shoots & kohlrabi vinaigrette - $22 Iceland cod - Herbs and nuts from Cap Tourmente crust, Jerusalem artichoke and leeks veloute & burned onions oil - $37 Scallops from the St. Lawrence Gulf - Risotto tube with Stimpson clams from Magdalen Islands, Spinach and garlic oil pesto & Laiterie Charlevoix's Hercule cheese chips - $45 We were guaranteed that the food could be made gluten and dairy free. They even promised to bring gluten free bread to the table. The highlight was the cod, but the artichoke, leeks, and onions were the best part of the dish. They were fresh and flavorful, even being dairy free. One noticeable flaw was they forgot to bring the gluten free bread, and as there were no other grains in the dishes, it all felt very heavy and lacking balance. However, our server was kind enough to offer us a glass of wine on the house as an apology for forgetting the bread. Overall, the meal was one of our favorites in Quebec, and we were impressed by the warm, yet unintrusive service. We liked the privacy our table afforded, and the layout of the restaurant is perfect for a date night or quiet meal. read more

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Can't believe no one has yelped about Le Champlain yet! Here's yet another FTR!!! Oui oui!!! Dining at this super posh French Canadian restaurant was the highlight of my trip in Quebec! C'etait vraiment magnifique!! Located inside the famous Le Chateau Frontenac hotel overlooking the St-Lawrence River, this elegantly decorated old world dining room will definitely make your day very special. If you want to celebrate a special occasion, this is THE PLACE!!! chandeliers: check! flowers and candles: check! romantic view of the river: check! dress code(dress smart!): check! great service: check! fancy presentation:check! quality meal: check! You have the perfect setting for a romantic dinner. If you still can't make your GF fall in love with you, then it's you, not the restaurant. We decided to do $125 for 2 persons "First Nations Special Menu", which consisted of the following: 1)First Peoples bannock 2)First Nations smoked salmon flavored with herbs, cold corn emulsion 3)Huron-Wendat traditional soup 4)Red deer spare ribs with molasses and maple 5)creme brulee 6)A bottle of Jackson-Triggs Esprit 7)coffe/tea Featuring mostly regional ingredients such as game meat, maple syrup, Quebecoise cheese, etc., you get to enjoy various nouvelle and regional cuisine. Everything was beautifully prepared, and I especially loved the red deer spare ribs!! Although it was my first time eating deer meat, the way they prepared it was tasty! C'etait si bon!! Mmmm!! I also recommend ordering a selection of Quebecoise cheese. Sooo good!!! Overall the appetizers were a bit weak, but I'm gonna be generous and give 5 stars because I had a fabulous time. Make sure you save some room for the gigantic creme brulee..... it's the biggest creme brulee you'll ever see!! Even if you can't afford to stay at Le Chateau Frontenac, I highly recommend you dine here!! Totally worth your money! read more

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If you are visiting Quebec, you must do yourself a favor by having a meal here. We did the brunch and well, best brunch ever? :) What did bug us was the fact that Mimosa was offered without letting us know that it was $15 (CAD) each. In Los Angeles area mimosa is generally included with the brunch so we had no idea. We would NOT have ordered $15 mimosa if we had known, since we aren't much of drinkers to begin with. Aside from that little bump, so much experience packed into one dining experience. Highly recommended. read more

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Wonderful experience. The ambiance, cousins, and service are impeccable. We had the prefix menu with wine paring. Each dish was wonderfully balanced and had exquisite tastes, as well as cooked perfectly. The only issue I had was with the lavender sorbet which was for a pallet cleanser--it tasted to soapy and I could not taste the ginger. Other than that very minor note, the food is worth coming back for as it is a true celebration of the voluntary arts and each dish selected was perfectly executed! I would definitely recommend and come back to eat when visiting! read more

CHAMPLAIN RESTAURANT - Deer bite - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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Very expensve for poor food. We have dined at more expensive places, but they were Michelin Star. We had much better food in Montreal, and hope to have better as we stay in Quebec City. Skip this restaurant. read more

Amazing fine dining experience. Every course was better than the one before, and very innovative. A kombucha slush with berries was a delight and we're still talking about it! read more

Do NOT go there for dinner/supper. I really do not understand what all the hype is about. Quebec has sooo many restaurant choices, please do not add this one to your list. I have not tried the tasting menu so I can't say anything about it but I did have their fish of the day and the dessert. Yes the service is impeccable but we waited an hour and half for our meal, so long that our waiter apologized. It was a Sunday and it was not even busy. Now lets talk food; nothing surprising, tasteless, using some cold green tea sauce with my fish was a big failure. I've been to fine restaurants but the 200$+ spent for two with 2 main course, 2 dessert and drinks was so not worth it. Please make yourself a favour and eat somewhere else, you're just paying for the name read more

CHAMPLAIN RESTAURANT - Everything chocolate made with brownies that are clearly expired - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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I was disappointed by both the service and the food at Champlain. Both were mediocre at best. The food was nothing special. We ordered the mixed baby green salad which literally tasted like we were just eating grass and plants with a little bit of olive oil on top. In fact, we couldn't finish it. Our server didn't question it and simply cleared our plates. Our server was not rude, but did not really pay any special attention to us either. He just did the bare minimum and it was really the type of service you could get at any regular restaurant. Definitely not "Fine dining" level service. For our main, my mother chose the scallops with risotto and I had the caribou. Now as expected the Caribou tasted very gamey. Aside from that, I don't recall it having any special flavors. It was not memorable at all. The scallops were much the same, and my mother didn't care for the overly salty cheese chips. All in all, it was a highly disappointing meal. Final Verdict: I would not recommend. It simply isn't worth the high price you are paying. read more

CHAMPLAIN RESTAURANT - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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