Buvette Shiso creates a tactile experience through a menu built on bright, punchy flavors and textured ingredients. Crisp, salty bites sit alongside zesty ferments that provide a sharp contrast to savory, umami-rich components. Seasonal produce arrives in small, shareable plates that emphasize the natural crunch and snap of fresh greens and roots. The preparation keeps ingredients simple, relying on the quality of raw elements to provide a clean, direct profile on the palate. House-made accompaniments add depth to the plates, while the balance of acidity and fat defines the overarching character of the kitchen. Each dish aims for a sensory encounter that celebrates the harmony between raw potential and subtle preparation techniques.
Buvette Shiso is a standout addition to the Magog dining scene, consistently praised for its cozy atmosphere, exceptional service, and high-quality seasonal menu. Guests frequently highlight the passionate approach of the team and their commitment to showcasing fresh, local ingredients through thoughtful, creative, and well-executed dishes. Popular menu items like the fried chicken, crudo, and various shared plates are often described as flavorful and expertly crafted, contributing to an overall sense of comfort and genuine hospitality. With an inviting bar area and an evolving selection of food and wine, the restaurant is widely considered a must-visit destination that offers a memorable and sophisticated culinary experience.
Vraiment satisfaite de mon expérience à la Buvette Shiso. Les propriétaires & les cuisiniers sont passionnés & hyper accueillant. Le poulet frit est délicieux ! Je vais y retourner c'est certain 😊
Belle découverte à Magog! Le menu était alléchant, composé avec certains aliments de la région. Nous avons bien apprécié nos plats, mais certains d'entre eux manquaient de « punch » pour avoir l'effet wow (crudo & cavatelli). Belle harmonie de saveur pour la tartelette par contre 🍇🌰
August 20, 2026: Easily the best meal of our Québec trip, & the best dining experience we've had in a long time.
Impressions:
Tucked away just off Main Street, this cozy spot features a street-view dining room & a front-row bar seating area overlooking the open kitchen. The three folks working that night (2 of the 3 owners) seamlessly rotate between cooking, serving, cleaning (!), & chatting with guests-all while maintaining an infectious, joy-filled atmosphere.
Their dedication to local farmers, producers, & breweries shines through in every dish. While the preparations appear simple, the ingredients & technique create flavors that are complex & deeply satisfying.
What We Shared:
• Salade Tomate: Heirloom tomatoes, shaved fennel, house-made ricotta, melon, & a bright vinaigrette.
• Tuna Crudo: Fresh tuna paired with an incredible green emulsion (tomatillo, garlic, lime, cucumber, & chive oil). The sauce alone was worth the trip. Grilled homemade focaccia helped soak up every bit of that sauce.
• Courgette: Grilled zucchini with ventrèche (French pancetta) & green oil over a stunning ajo blanco sauce. Again, bread for the sauce.
• Poulet Frit: Tender, juicy fried chicken topped with honey-infused oil, chili crunch, lemon mayo, & fermented cabbage.
• Gelato & Granité: Olive oil gelato with local strawberry & rhubarb granita.
Exceptional food, fantastic energy, & a constantly evolving seasonal menu. I only wish we lived closer. Highly recommended!
Belle soirée à la buvette Shiso. Les plats à partager sont excellents, savoureux & variés. Coup de coeur pour tomates ancestrales, poulet frit & sucrine césar. Excellent service, les proprios partagent leurs coups de coeur & recommandations. Excellent rapport qualité prix. Nous y retournerons assurément!
I am not one to photograph my food, it feels like missing the point when you're actually sitting there. So I'm hoping my words can do justice to what I experienced.
There's something amazing about five skilled people in a small kitchen, genuinely invested in what they're making. You taste it in every plate. The fried chicken that actually melts, the grilled sucrine with its delicate char, the fish, the veggie pasta, risotto, tuna, fried corn, mortadella. Each one told a story of care & craft.
We sat at the bar watching the magic unfold, & while they cooked, the chef chatted with us-no barriers: genuine human connection.
The beignets at the end were like soft clouds & the Gelato was out of this world. The complimentary focaccia kept appearing for the kids. In a world of formula & rushing, this small team is doing something quietly beautiful. That's worth recognizing.
Holy peak ts is immaculate fr the people at the counter were super chill & the food was amazing. The vibe of this is place was so tuff 10/10 would recommend. Also the bread was amazing 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤 gimme more fr.