I honestly expected far better from a Fairmont property..what I experienced was embarrassing at best! First off, a $200 bottle of wine with a screw on cap. Let that sink in. At this price point presentation matters, and this felt cheap and careless. To make matters worse, the wine glass reeked of fish! Not a subtle hint, and unmistakable stomach turning odor that instantly killed the appetite. For a hotel that markets itself as luxury, serving wine in a foul smelling glass is unacceptable. Dinner itself didn't redeem anything. The overall experience was nowhere worth the price. ($170 per person). This wasn't just disappointing, it was insulting. A luxury brand should never allow something this basic to slip through. I won't be returning and I certainly won't be recommending this restaurant to anyone!
Reinhold
We had the full experience 6 course wine pairing Excellent food lovely service delightful evening
Roger
Un incontournable. Très agréable. On pourrait dire que $100 pour un brunch c'est beaucoup, mais ce n'est pas un brunch, c'est un BRUNCH!
Nancy
Impeccable service with a warm and inviting ambiance. Great view by the window. Food presentation was good but taste was lacking.
Paul
We got the tasters menu and wine tasting. Our server was amazing and we enjoyed his excellent explanation of the wine pairings chosen for each meal. The table was small and we were in the patio/outdoor area room right by the service bar. When first seated we asked if we could move tables and we were told they were all booked. The tables remained vacant in the time we were there. There were many tables available close to the window with a view or indoors with the festive decor. Atmosphere can ruin your experience and when you are paying 1000 dollars for fine dining you expect. Part of the reason for booking this reservation was the ambience and we did not revive this.
Jeff
We had a wonderful time at Le champlain. The food (AND WINE) was delicious and the service from staff was exceptional.
Sandra
L'épisode désagréable a été que le serveur est apparu au beau milieu de notre repas et a déposé l'addition sur la table. Nous sommes restés silencieux et avons dit : « Nous n'avons pas terminé. » Il a répondu : « Ah, je pensais que vous aviez fini. » Nous avons dit : « Non, nous faisons juste une pause, mais nous allons encore nous resservir.
François
Le restaurant Champlain est un endroit merveilleux. La vue est superbe et la nourriture y est excellente. J'ai pris le menu Québec Table gourmande et j'ai beaucoup apprécié mon magret de canard et le délicieux gâteau au chocolat Bassan coiffé d'un sablé en dentelle.
Manda Mae
We did not care for the 6 course meal. The dessert was delicious, but the only food we cared for was the veal. The lamb chops were all fat. Our waiter was friendly and detailed. Great experience, just not great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Ivan
It's a great restaurant, but I'd recommend visiting it only to those who have the 20% discount guaranteed - like for example, the Quebec residents. The food and presentation are great, the restaurant looks very unique from the interior design, but it can get very pricy. Expect $400+ bill for a couple for a dinner. The charge doesn't post to your credit card as a restaurant expense, it posts as a hotel cost instead, so be aware of that when paying.
Incroyable soirée! Tout était parfait, nourriture, vins , service et la vue sur le fleuve 🤩
Laroche
Très bon restaurant, le personnel est très sympathique et souriant, la nourriture et le vin sont excellents.
Kelvin
The food was very good in terms of taste. However, we felt that the setting, food presentation, and service style were too casual for a restaurant at this price point. When dining at a high-end establishment like Champlain, we expect a greater level of attention to detail in all aspects of the experience.
Larry
Our waiter was excellent and the meal was great. They worked to accommodate my wife with food allergies. It was a great dining experience.
Ramona
We booked online for brunch and accidentally went to the wrong restaurant resulting in what we thought was going to be $49pp being $94pp. That would have been fine if the food was outstanding however, while good, it wasn't out of the ordinary.
I honestly expected far better from a Fairmont property..what I experienced was embarrassing at best! First off, a $200 bottle of wine with a screw on cap. Let that sink in. At this price point presentation matters, and this felt cheap and careless. To make matters worse, the wine glass reeked of fish! Not a subtle hint, and unmistakable stomach turning odor that instantly killed the appetite. For a hotel that markets itself as luxury, serving wine in a foul smelling glass is unacceptable. Dinner itself didn't redeem anything. The overall experience was nowhere worth the price. ($170 per person). This wasn't just disappointing, it was insulting. A luxury brand should never allow something this basic to slip through. I won't be returning and I certainly won't be recommending this restaurant to anyone!
We had the full experience 6 course wine pairing Excellent food lovely service delightful evening
Un incontournable. Très agréable. On pourrait dire que $100 pour un brunch c'est beaucoup, mais ce n'est pas un brunch, c'est un BRUNCH!
Impeccable service with a warm and inviting ambiance. Great view by the window. Food presentation was good but taste was lacking.
We got the tasters menu and wine tasting. Our server was amazing and we enjoyed his excellent explanation of the wine pairings chosen for each meal. The table was small and we were in the patio/outdoor area room right by the service bar. When first seated we asked if we could move tables and we were told they were all booked. The tables remained vacant in the time we were there. There were many tables available close to the window with a view or indoors with the festive decor. Atmosphere can ruin your experience and when you are paying 1000 dollars for fine dining you expect. Part of the reason for booking this reservation was the ambience and we did not revive this.
We had a wonderful time at Le champlain. The food (AND WINE) was delicious and the service from staff was exceptional.
L'épisode désagréable a été que le serveur est apparu au beau milieu de notre repas et a déposé l'addition sur la table. Nous sommes restés silencieux et avons dit : « Nous n'avons pas terminé. » Il a répondu : « Ah, je pensais que vous aviez fini. » Nous avons dit : « Non, nous faisons juste une pause, mais nous allons encore nous resservir.
Le restaurant Champlain est un endroit merveilleux. La vue est superbe et la nourriture y est excellente. J'ai pris le menu Québec Table gourmande et j'ai beaucoup apprécié mon magret de canard et le délicieux gâteau au chocolat Bassan coiffé d'un sablé en dentelle.
We did not care for the 6 course meal. The dessert was delicious, but the only food we cared for was the veal. The lamb chops were all fat. Our waiter was friendly and detailed. Great experience, just not great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
It's a great restaurant, but I'd recommend visiting it only to those who have the 20% discount guaranteed - like for example, the Quebec residents. The food and presentation are great, the restaurant looks very unique from the interior design, but it can get very pricy. Expect $400+ bill for a couple for a dinner. The charge doesn't post to your credit card as a restaurant expense, it posts as a hotel cost instead, so be aware of that when paying.
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Incroyable soirée! Tout était parfait, nourriture, vins , service et la vue sur le fleuve 🤩
Très bon restaurant, le personnel est très sympathique et souriant, la nourriture et le vin sont excellents.
The food was very good in terms of taste. However, we felt that the setting, food presentation, and service style were too casual for a restaurant at this price point. When dining at a high-end establishment like Champlain, we expect a greater level of attention to detail in all aspects of the experience.
Our waiter was excellent and the meal was great. They worked to accommodate my wife with food allergies. It was a great dining experience.
We booked online for brunch and accidentally went to the wrong restaurant resulting in what we thought was going to be $49pp being $94pp. That would have been fine if the food was outstanding however, while good, it wasn't out of the ordinary.
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