Au Comptoir MarCel emphasizes a market-driven approach that prioritizes the natural integrity of coastal ingredients and Mediterranean flavor profiles. The menu showcases locally sourced produce alongside expertly prepared seafood selections designed to highlight seasonal variety. Patrons engage with a culinary presentation that balances traditional techniques with contemporary preparation methods, ensuring that each dish remains focused on primary flavors. The environment utilizes a deliberate layout that facilitates clear visibility of the kitchen output, maintaining a strong connection between the raw components and the finished plate. By concentrating on ocean-based proteins and fresh vegetables, the kitchen delivers consistent results that reflect a commitment to quality ingredient procurement. This establishment maintains a rigorous standard for ingredient sourcing, ensuring that the final selection represents the best of available regional and Mediterranean-inspired resources.
Au Comptoir MarCel is widely celebrated as a hidden gem in Magog, offering a sophisticated yet welcoming dining experience inspired by Portuguese cuisine. Many guests praise the creative and flavorful tasting menu, highlighting fresh local ingredients, exquisite seafood dishes like the bouillabaisse and grilled fish, and an impressive wine selection curated by knowledgeable staff. The atmosphere is frequently described as cozy and charming, with a lovely terrace that adds to the overall appeal. While some visitors have noted occasional inconsistencies in service speed or dish preparation, the majority of patrons are impressed by the professional, attentive, and friendly nature of the team, often noting that it is one of the best culinary destinations in the region.
Une expérience décevante, les plats servis étaient très ordinaires alors que leur description sur le menu les présente comme de la haute gastronomie. Sans parler du prix beaucoup trop élevé pour la qualité de la nourriture. Nous étions 10 personnes samedi le 15, moi j'ai pris le menu dégustation accord mets vin, les 3 vins durant le repas servi dans une seule & unique coupe, sur le menu nous étions supposé avoir des fruits de mers, nous avons eu droit à seulement un petit morceau de truite probablement pêchée dans le lac du coin. Pour finir, le service très lent & peut-être pas trop professionnel. Bref j'ai personnellement sorti avant le dessert tellement la déception était grande pour moi. En plus du repas insatisfaisant, une facture indigeste. Très mauvaise expérience. Nous ne reviendrons pas.
Une très belle surprise à Magog ! Je recommande fortement cet excellent restaurant. Nous avons pris le menu dégustation & les vins qui accompagnent les plats. Tous les plats étaient très goûteux, savoureux & exquis. Les desserts étaient tous d'une fraîcheur comme s'ils sortaient du four ( crème brûlée, churros & tartelettes portugaises). Le plat signature ( une bisque accompagnée de fruits de mer) était vraiment savoureuse. La Gazpacho était complexe & vraiment délicieuse. Il y avait aussi de la bavette avec sauce chimichurri & des légumes, dont un chou de bruxelles grillé qui était vraiment bon. Le service fût excellent toute la soirée (fréquence d'arrivée des plats, explications, cordialité). Bref, une très belle expérience culinaire ! Bravo à toute l'équipe & à la prochaine, vous allez nous revoir 🥂
We were very much looking forward to having dinner at Au Comptoir MarCel, but left disappointed. The tables are incredibly tight & close to each other. We were against a wall in the'outdoor' area & the table next to us was inches away. We were served a very good amuse-bouche & then waited a good half hour or more for our appetizer, a shared calamari dish, which was quite tasty. I ordered the Caldeirado di Marisco, a shellfish/fish dish in a'bouillon' . It was heavily mussels, a few pieces of fish, 2 clams & some calamari rings. It was just OK, not hot enough & a bit bland. My husband ordered the steak bavette, which was too well-done & tough. The accompanying vegetables were very good. No fewer than 3 servers asked if we wanted dessert. The organization of the staff seems rather disordered. The bill was brought & left on our table with no one telling us that we needed to pay as we left the restaurant. We had high expectations & were very disappointed. Nothing we ate was bad, but nothing really stood out.
Jun 14, 2026
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It was a weekday so quieter. We had a choice of tables in the back terrace. It's covered so no worries for mosquitoes. Waitress is so knowledgeable on the menu & wines. She is so professional & polite. Amuse-bouche & focaccia bread were the included starters. We got a salad & oysters, followed by grilled sardines. I had the first dish on the main menu, Cardeira I believe which looks to me like a seafood bouillabaisse. He had a steak. We both enjoyed our mains very much. Desserts we had were beignet & a nata. Delicious!
Une expérience décevante, les plats servis étaient très ordinaires alors que leur description sur le menu les présente comme de la haute gastronomie. Sans parler du prix beaucoup trop élevé pour la qualité de la nourriture. Le plat de tagliatelles aux crevettes était insipide en plus d'être servi tiède tandis que le poisson du jour était surtout salé. Pour finir, le beignet au bleuets goûtait tout sauf un dessert maison. En plus du repas insatisfaisant, une facture salée & indigeste! Nous ne reviendrons pas.
Une expérience de resto comme on les aime! Service de Keven impeccable. Suggestions de vins délicieuses & on nous a même proposé un menu pour les enfants. Les calmars & le beignet en dessert sont dans notre top 1 :) Équipe de feu, continuez votre beau travail!
Exquisite surprise when trolling along Magog Main Street. Excellent service along with very savory & very appealing dishes… dessert sampler a must! Fresh quality ingredients nicely put together!! See you guys soon for another experience @AuComptoirMarCel
