Kim R.

It's been years since I last visited Chartier. I was in the area so decided to stop in for lunch. The staff was very welcoming upon entering. I was brought to a cozy booth. I ordered a Vanilla Latte, French Onion Soup and the Chicken and Mushroom Risotto. Everything was flavorful and fresh. Has so much food, I had lots for leftovers. Would love to visit again

Erika G.

Dear sweet Chartier, the rustic yet refined French-Canadian jewel of the Alberta prairie. Opening in 2016 in the French farming community of Beaumont (a town about half an hour south of Edmonton), this restaurant has become a fast and enduring favourite. They're the only restaurant that I can think of in the province serving French Canadian cuisine at this level and with service for brunch, lunch, dinner, and an insane bakery program you will easily be able to find a million reasons to love this restaurant. Voted as #1 Best Bread 2018 in VUE Weekly, chosen as a Canada's Best New Restaurants nominee in 2017 in enRoute magazine, featured on the second season of Big Food Bucket List, and named Best Brunch 2022 in EDify Magazine... There are no shortage of accolades for Chartier. It's not a secret that this restaurant is beloved by many. Reservations are practically required and I made the journey out to Beaumont like I have many times before on a Sunday evening for dinner, my mind dancing with thoughts of the feast to come. Taking up a large portion of the block, you can't miss this adorable restaurant with it's stylish patio with turquoise accents, stacks of logs, and stylized fleur-de-lis logo that incorporates the image of a fork. The inside is stunning, a space that encompasses various dining rooms and an entire bakery section. There's even a little "general store" area where you can buy goods to take home. It's like walking into a cabane à sucre except gorgeously decorated. Endless amounts of rustic barnwood, beautiful floral wallpaper in different patterns, mis-matched chairs with faux furs strewn overtop, gallery walls filled with frames... You can almost picture it and it's even more beautiful in real life. The entire restaurant is welcoming, cozy, and full of atmosphere. It feels well-broken in. And it's all very special. Somehow I always end up seated in "Alice's Room," no matter how many times I visit. It's an absolutely adorable space, however it doesn't have any windows. It would be nice to see other areas of the restaurant sometime! Our server was prompt, friendly and on top of things. Chartier has a great cocktail program (and they make wonderful non-alcoholic drinks too). I wanted something fun and unique which had to be The GST (Mint & blueberry infused Empress Gin, Little Bear Gelato cucumber lime sorbet, spiced blueberry syrup, Fever Tree tonic - $14.00) - that's gin, sorbet, and tonic. This beverage was exactly what I was looking for. The sorbet made the drink a lot like a fancy alcoholic float and I really enjoyed it. Full of fresh blueberry flavour, I found that the combination of mint and cucumber also really created something refreshing. This was like having a beverage and a palate cleanser all in one. Excellent! And then. There are the beans. There are other small plates & sharables on the menu but do they really count when the beans exist? They might be the very best thing on the whole menu. I'd always heard people talk about them but they certainly must be experienced for one's self. Always order the Haricots Verts (Battered green beans, smoked maple aioli, chilli maple syrup - $19.87). Served in a classic maple syrup tin can, the magic here is the way that this dish showcases the perfect balance of spicy and sweet - one of the hottest (literally and figuratively) flavour combinations right now. You dunk these beautifully golden tempura green beans into a smoked maple mayonnaise dotted with Mexican mole chili oil... And all bets are off. It's the best party of all-time and it's happening right there in your mouth. These are an absolute must. As much as I could go on about the beans (I'll stop) there is also a pretty impressive Charcuterie Nouveau on the menu that sounds completely epic. I haven't ordered it yet but I did have something similar once, when they did their Mother's Day Brunch Charcuterie. It was one of the best boards filled with everything that I'd ever tried. So I expect that their "regular" charcuterie is just as wonderful. For the main course it was going to be a "go big or go home situation." Especially with the Poutine de la Mer Rosenau (Two 4oz Atlantic lobster tails, 10oz of Effing Seafood chowder, PEI mussels, 2lbs of triple cooked hand cut yukon gold potatoes, Old School Cheesery cheese curds, Montreal style gravy, magic - $93.17) as an option. But there are other really amazing sounding items on the menu and I only wish that I had enough stomachs to try them all! For example, I have major regrets about not yet trying the Sugar Shack Fried Chicken Sandwich - whenever I'd see one go by they looked SO GOOD. But it had to be that insane, almost $100 poutine, if you ask me. I've had some pretty epic poutines in my day, smothered in luxury ingredients, and this is certainly Chartier's version of that. Made with treasures from Effing Seafood, Edmonton's local Maritimer with the good seafood hookups, this is just one example of how well Chartier utilizes producers

Kristi H.

We love the ambiance of the restaurant, but the last few times we've felt underwhelmed. This is the first time we've been since the menu, investors, etc changed. A 3 seems low but a 4 felt too high. Service was awesome as usual Parking is in front and along the main road. French onion soup was lacking its usual richness. Almost watered down version from before. Poutine was great Dill pickle & parsnip soup - interesting flavour combo, a bit of bite to it, earthy. Overall, it's pretty good Special was pulled bison tartine (can't remember actual name) - it was good. The pulled bison was nicely marinated, good portion, bread was toasted well. Pissaladière was okay. The cheese and syrup combo made the Flatbread a little mushy. Drinks were also good.

Robert L.

Chartier, an amazing restaurant showcasing French Canadian cuisine in Beaumont. I'm sure by now most have read or heard that Chartier will be closing their doors at the end of September, so when I saw their Instagram post that they were going to close, I knew I had to make reservations right away. Here's what we ordered. - Hariocots Verts - Les Oeufs - Beaumont Smoked Meat Sandwich - Sugar Shack Fried Chicken Sandwich (upgraded fries to a poutine) - Cinnamon Bun, Donuts and Croissant Everything tasted amazing and delicious; love the vibe and atmosphere, friendly staff with amazing service, just like my first visit back in 2018. If you haven't been here before, I highly suggest you make reservations and go before they close permanently. Mother Bakery by Chartier, the facility is located in Nisku and will still be open. Go support local and show them some love!

Anne B.

I always eat at Chartier whenever I come visit my family in Edmonton. My most favorite thing is the haricots vests which is battered green beans with maple aioli and chili maple syrup. It's creatively served in a maple syrup can which adds to the aesthetics. Overall the food is amazing. Every time I come, there's something a little different with the menu which I appreciate a lot. The restaurant itself is super adorable, the decor is so unique. Interestingly, it's a culmination of the people living in Edmonton and it makes the place very homey. The servers are very friendly and pleasant to talk to. I am not a wine drinker so I wanted to try the beer they had but having trouble deciding. The server offered to give me samplers to see which I like better and I really appreciate that. The other times that I went, we were able to sit outside and they had blankets and a fire going and it was the most relaxing spot. I will continue to dine here every time I'm in Edmonton

Chet M.

Stopped by for brunch as it was on our bucket list for the last few years. The service is exceptional, the ambiance is cozy, the starters are delicious especially the fried beans. I was disappointed with the entrees as was expecting more with the starters having set a high deliciousness standard.

Donna B.

How do you say freaking fantastic in French!? Tres Bien! Excuse my French lol but this place was all my jam, and not just the jam Dijon mustard we had on the smoked sandwich. If you like sourdough and bread this place is for you too! I adore that there is a bakery attached and used across their menu; the specialty breads, like the Nova Scotia brown bread made with molasses, was such a treat to see because I've never seen it anywhere else! (I know about it from a family recipe on my husbands side so I'm totally biased with my love for it). I was totally going to buy a loaf before I left but due to the extraordinarily long wait for our entrees they gave us a loaf of it. I'm happy I got to try it and it definitely would have been worth buying. We ended up also ordering the bread and butter because I heard it was just divine, added on a side of Brie as well because why not! Well $13 why not was a bit overpriced but it is Brie after all. The bread and butter on its own I think would have been satisfactory glory enough for me personally. It's whipped lavender honey butter don't forget!! Then for the entrees, I've already lead on about the Smoked Sandwich, but I was quite surprised that this is one of their top menu items. When it did arrive it was a super meaty sandwich with delicious smoked meat and delicate fluffy bread. Even though we had to pack it up to go it totally held up for when we ate it later that night! That's some darn good bread! We also ordered the second most popular menu item: chicken pot pie, they had some other fancy word for it but it escapes me now. It was SO good though! I dare say the steamed brussel sprout slaw next to it might have almost topped over the chicken pie itself! So well done! Local craft beer on tap always appreciated and the eclectic antique style overall is classy and elegant. This spot is a fantastic unique date spot!

Carla C.

Street parking on a busy street was stressful but there is parking behind this restaurant as well. Only 50% busy at 5:30PM on a Saturday. Some really nice outdoor seating in front of the restaurant as well. Nice clean 2 stall restroom. Lots of really unique cocktails to choose from. We tried the Craft beers on tap. The Eighty-eight Tiffany Rose saison was a little bitter for my taste. The Trial + Ale Brunch raspberry sour had great kick and lovely aftertaste. We sat at the bar and the bartender was kind enough to pour us samples of each so we could decide which one to get. Waitress recommended the Smoked Meat sandwich and Chicken Pithivier so we Had to try those! We also tried the Bread, Butter, and Beyond with Brie extra $13. Sooooo good. Small loaf of sourdough (5 slices) with quite a large circle of brie (maybe 2.5inches diameter?) More than enough for 2 people - as an appetizer probably better for 3-4 people. Smoked Meat sandwich - bread was so soft and thick and fresh. Meat was very tender and flavorful and a good portion. Fries were thick-cup which isn't my favorite but they looked pretty. We had to choose a mustard flavor (honey mustard, jam dijon, or grainy horseradish) and we chose jam which was really nice. Chicken Pithivier - puff pastry was perfect, nice and light and crispy. Inside was very dry though, kind of looked like all the gravy fell through the bottom and was on the plate. Brussel sprout slaw (looked like shredded steamed Brussel spouts) was very nice and light flavor. Too full for dessert. Food took 45 minutes to arrive which I though was too long so ensure you plan to be here a while. We had to pack most of our entrees to-go as we did not have time to eat them due to the long wait time and our next commitment. As an apology we were given 1 loaf of Brown bread. We ate this next day and it was wonderful. So soft and flavorful - 10/10. Loved that the bakery was a big part of this place and worth getting a bread appy or entrée for sure!

Another lunch win. Got the Beaumont smoked meat and wow. Had it when they opened but they have refined it and oh boy is it delicious. Love that they have mead on tap since I'm a huge fan.

Sarah V.

Not in Edmonton but a restaurant I feel is worth going for a drive to get to. I'm glad they aren't shutting down. I want to come by for brunch another time. On the more expensive side so save it for more of a special date night. It's cute as can be and looks sort of like a country home with knick knacks.

Brian W.

Tasteful without being overly fancy. Just rustic enough to feel appropriate for Edmonton (and indeed, Alberta), yet the right touches to keep the French feel. Breakfast poutine was perhaps a bit of too limited bit of the menu to give a proper evaluation of Chartier, but with plentiful sliced bacon pieces and a tasty egg... yum! Dessert was a bit overly sweet, but might have gone well with coffee or tea. Service was excellent and the kitchen was surprisingly quick. Worth coming back to.

Rose W.

I've heard many great things about this place and I was excited to finally try their food. Unfortunately, my dinner experience here was a bit underwhelming. My partner and I made a reservation to eat here at 8pm on a Saturday night. We were seated quickly when we arrived and we can see that the place was filled with people. We ordered the following: Mussels Special for the night $14- Mussels were okay. I've tasted better mussels at other restaurants. It tasted full of tomato flavor but I felt like it was missing an ingredient to give it a special kick. Redtail Beef Bourguignon $26- I was expecting to be wowed by this dish as many people have posted about it. However it tasted like average braised beef and there wasn't anything that stood out to me from the bites I took from it. Sourdough Skinned Salmon $25- I liked the sourdough topping and the maple toasted pistachios really enhanced the dish. The salmon by itself tasted bland. I liked my first few bites into this dish but by the end, it felt like a chore to finish since the overall flavor tasted odd. Grapefruit Reverie $10- this was an enjoyable fruity cocktail Affogato- we ended our night with this dessert. It was a bit small and nothing special. Perhaps we ordered the wrong food items because this place has so many good reviews. I think I'll come back in the future to try their brunch since their poutine and bread bar looks promising!

We dined at Chartier last evening for our 30th wedding anniversary. This is a beautiful little spot tucked away in Beaumont Alberta. We had the Pissaladiere as an appetizer and it didn't disappoint... it was very tasty ... probably more than we needed as a starter but we couldn't leave any on the plate. For our main course we choose the Redtail Farms Pasture Trio and Buttered Berkshire. The meatballs on the Pasture trio were very tasty. My husband is not a fan of risotto but was willing to try it as he really enjoys meatballs. Unfortunately the risotto was very bland and disappointing. I love risotto but would agree with his assessment. I would give the Berkshire a 5 star rating. The pork was done perfectly and the gnocchi was amazing ... I shared the gnocchi with my husband. The green beans were done perfectly. The service was amazing! We will definitely return.