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Tuesday

Closed

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4 pm - 8:30 pm

Thursday

4 pm - 8:30 pm

Friday

4 pm - 9 pm

Saturday

4 pm - 9 pm

Sunday

4 pm - 8:30 pm

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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 frequently celebrated as a premier culinary destination in Magog, offering sophisticated and inventive Portuguese-inspired cuisine that consistently delights visitors. Many guests praise the high quality of the food, particularly the seafood dishes, tasting menus, and expertly curated wine pairings suggested by a professional and knowledgeable staff. While the atmosphere is generally described as cozy, charming, and perfect for special occasions, some diners have noted that the seating can feel cramped and the noise levels occasionally rise depending on the crowd. Although the vast majority of experiences are marked by exceptional, personalized service and memorable flavors, a few reviews point to occasional inconsistencies in meal pacing, portion sizing, or the preparation of certain dishes like steak and overcooked seafood. Despite these minor discrepancies, the overall sentiment remains overwhelmingly positive, with many patrons viewing the restaurant as a refined, must-visit gem that provides an elevated dining experience worth returning to repeatedly.

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Francois

5.0

great service & amazing knowledge of wine & wine pairing .

Jun 14, 2026

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Christopher

Splendid dinner & atmosphere. Wife & I has the best day night here. Super cozy & the food was out of this world! Great wine selection too! Will be coming back.

Jun 4, 2026

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!

Apr 30, 2026

Tracy

4.0

Absolutely terrific meal. The service was exceptional. & great wine choices!

Apr 26, 2026

Cavs

What a gem! Portuguese-inspired fine dining in a cozy, relaxed environment. We have been multiple times & we have enjoyed every single bite we've eaten. Staff is super friendly & very knowledgeable about their well-curated wine selection. This time, we did the tasting menu & loved it! The kitchen was super accommodating of allergies too!

Mar 5, 2026

3.0

This place is nice but not worth the price. I've been to multi-course, gastronomy dinners before & this one was not at the level of what they were charging. We took the'discovery menu'. The portions were too small, & we didn't leave full. It was, about 200$ for two people after tax & tip, without any wine!! Not worth it. If you go, I would just take a regular meal. The flavours were good.

Dec 22, 2025

Riun

From the moment we entered, we knew this was going to be a superb experience. Service was phenomenal. The kitchen was able to adjust the tasting menu for pescetarians & it was all delicious. The wine was a perfect accompaniment. We can't wait to come back again!

Dec 19, 2025

Paul

It was an outstanding culinary experience with
friends. Food, service, & wine were excellent.

Looking forward to going again.

Dec 14, 2025

Ruth

My husband & I had a wonderful dinner, & were pleased to be able to sample a range of the chef's options through the Tasting Menu. We also enjoyed the creative cocktails & quality wines. The staff were delightful & made us most welcome.

Oct 10, 2025

Yana

Excellent experience all around! The food was fantastic, the service - exceptional, & the wine selection - very unique! We will be back again!

Sep 2, 2025

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