Aux Chantignoles

Aimee

3.0

We went for lunch right at opening, very quiet Saturday lunch service with just one other table. In terms of flavour, the brie prosciutto & fig toast that I ordered was great, but it's not really a hard thing to mess up on. However, if you're going to call something'toastine' it should really be specified on the menu that it's served on a small portion of untoasted flatbread. It didn't feel like 24$ was worth it for that plate I got. The atmosphere is gorgeous though, right by the water, beautiful interior. The hotel really doesn't disappoint in terms of atmosphere. Just wished that for a restaurant we were this excited to experience & that we drove over 1 hour for that the food would've wowed us. I do need to say, steaks are what any customer are anticipating to try, & their expectations will be high; if this is going to be on your menu, lunch or dinner, the execution of the dish needs to match the price point set & the customer's request on the first shot. A 41$ flank steak shouldn't come out overcooked, & the portions were laughable, same as the wagyu burger. I'm not sure how these plates made it past the pass, or who was running it…

TLDR; lunch is probably not the strongest service they offer & maybe don't get their steaks. Go to a steakhouse & for the same prices & you'll get a whole lot better & bigger portions that are worth that price point. I'll probably give this restaurant another shot for their dinner service instead or their brunch.

Charbel

2.0

Unfortunately a major disappointment. I had been wanting to dine at the chateau for a few years & this was the first time it worked out & I had the time to do so. Service was lacking despite there being virtually no one at the restaurant. One person at the table received the wrong type of wine for their sangria - no big deal - the server did offer to change it. However, the server took the drink away instead of just leaving it on the table... What kind of service is that? Now as for the food, it has to be the worst I have had at an establishment of this kind. I was served maybe 3 ounces of'flank' steak, originally ordered as medium rare & received VERY well done. I did not even bring this up to the server because there is no way the kitchen, the bus boy, & the server did not notice. They just do not care. There were more mushrooms on my plate than meat. At this price just ridiculous. Further, the'wagyu' burger tasted like something you would order at a poutine shack. The meat tasted like frozen subpar grocery meat. I am extremely disappointed with this experience & I hope this serves as a warning to others expecting a nice lunch or dinner here.