Au Comptoir MarCel is a restaurant and wine bar where gastronomes can come and discover an imaginative cuisine where everything is homemade. Just like the owners, the menu offered is also a piece of their identity, where they come from and where they have been.
Adventurers at heart, the two partners have traveled around the world for years. It was during their years in the Swiss Alps they began to imagine this place, inspired by their weekends discovering Europe, its vineyards and its culinary treasures.
Au Comptoir MarCel welcomes you in a relaxed and simple ambience where you can come and satisfy your thirst with a selection of privately imported wines, beers and ciders from local microbreweries along with a shared menu that changes throughout the year…without forgetting unique brunches served on weekends.
Across reviews, Au Comptoir MarCel is described as a refined and generous dining spot with attentive service, imaginative cuisine, and a warm intimate atmosphere. The menu earns praise for Portuguese inspired dishes and seafood, with tasting menus and wine pairings noted as highlights, and a pleasant terrace view over the water enhancing the experience. Guests frequently commend professional and knowledgeable staff, and a strong wine program, while some mention that dining pace and value for money can vary. While most visits are described as memorable with creative presentations and flavorful dishes, a few experiences cite small portions for the price, occasional uneven timing or overcooked items, and noisy rooms. Overall the restaurant is regarded as a standout in Magog, with many planning return visits for special occasions and the tasting menu with wine pairings commonly recommended.
Déception samedi soir. Nous étions 4 & avons tous & toutes choisi le flétan. Ce poisson délicat aurait mérité une meilleure attention à la cuisson. Trop cuit, ou cuisson inégale, pour 3 d'entre nous il était sec & à peine tendre au centre de la pièce. De plus, les portions étaient petites. Les accompagnements ( mousseline de céleri-rave & asperges) étaient vraiment trop salés. À 37$ l'assiette, on se serait attendu à mieux. Quant aux 3 desserts, ils ont été tout simplement oubliés. Après environ 30 à 45 minutes, nous avons demandé s'il y avait un problème. Après vérification, on nous a dit que la commande n'était pas entrée dans le système & qu'ils s'excusaient. On nous a finalement servi les desserts qui nous été offerts gratuitement. Quant à l'ambiance, tout était parfait jusqu'à ce qu'une tablée de 6 s'installe à côté de nous. Ce fut alors très bruyant & la difficulté à s'entendre parler était un peu exaspérante. Un bravo quand même pour le professionnalisme de la sommelière & la gentillesse de notre serveur.
Le restaurent Au c'Comptoir MarCel est vraiment une belle découverte!
J'ai adoré les huîtres, le vin & mon plat, mélange de fruits de mer, dans une bisque de Homard. Seul bémol, Les patates auraient pu être plus cuites, ils étaient dures. Le services étaient excellent.
Merci
Jean-Patrice Nault
Jun 29, 2025
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I had an excellent & fun meal at Au Comptoir MarCel. I had the sardines to start & the Gaspé halibut with a squid in buerre blanc sauce. Both were so delicious & generous in the amount of food. My server was excellent & attentive, & the wines by the glass very good too. I sat on the covered terrace which was lovely that evening. Highly recommend this place in Magog.
Le menu découverte était copieux, varié & surprenant! Service impeccable & cocktails délicieux. Nous avons mangé sur la terrasse couverte, l'ambiance était animée. Magnifique expérience, je recommande!
Bouffe tout simplement exquise & recherchée. Notre serveuse était des plus agréable & connaissait le menu & les accords de vin à la perfection. Je recommande fortement cette petite perle. Merci
Jun 6, 2025
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Our dinner was outstanding. Service was top rate. The only aspect that seemed unfortunate was the close proximity of tables, with a very loud woman at next table.
The food was really good & our waiter was very knowledgeable with the wine. The atmosphere was great. A bit noisy. If you want more of a cozy ambiance stay inside.
Jun 1, 2025
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Cuisine & saveurs d'exception pour qui apprécient la fine cuisine portugaise & ses grillades de poisson. Pour dessert, j'ai eu la chance d'avoir pu commander le beigne fourré au citron. Une explosion de saveurs. Service impeccable, vin du Douro tout, miam
Loved this restaurant. It was our first time here & so greatful we came here. First of all, thank the chef for an excellent menu of delicious food. We had blood pouding & the oyster as entry & fish & beef skirt for supper. DELIOUS...We are so coming back. We will try the whole menu..it was that good.
Great food & great service. This is probably the most sophisticated cooking available in Magog restaurants right now. The space is also very pleasant for a dinner on a nice spring or summer evening.
