Overall, diners praise Chez Julien for a cozy and charming atmosphere and attentive, professional service, with creative and refined bistro fare that pleases both the palate and the eyes. The menu blends classics with daily specials and features standout dishes such as boudin, salmon tartare, wagyu burger with mushrooms and aged cheese, lamb rack, and moelle osseuse, often paired with thoughtful wines and well balanced cocktails. Guests note that flavors are refined, portions generous, and presentation meticulous, making it a reliable choice for celebrations or casual dinners alike. While a few comments mention the room can be lively and the decor could use a refresh, the overall sentiment remains that Chez Julien delivers high quality, a warm atmosphere, and good value, earning strong recommendations and return visits.
Les repas étaient délicieux nous avons tout aimé des plats commandés l'agencement des saveurs est parfaite. Nous aurions aimé cependant que les serveurs viennent plus souvent à la table pour le service (prise de commande, cocktail, facture, etc) mais les serveurs été très bons!
Un des meilleurs restaurants sur la Rive Sud, sinon LE meilleur.
Nourriture & service impeccable. Nous étions 8 & nous avons passé une très belle soirée
I found that the presentation of the food 5/5. The quality/price of the meal was reasonable. 3.5/5 You think you are going to go home hungry but it turns out to be very filling as you savour every bite. I was expecting to see more ''sea'' in the seafood dish & especially for 30$ plate. It was literally difficult to see but it was there. Having said that, it was excellent. The octopus entree was to die for ! Cooking white fish perfectly is tough & last time they got it just right. This time, it was cooked just a little bit too much if we expect to be served perfection. The flavours & textures made the final bill much palatable. Having said that, I have a beef ( or a fish) with the Quebec restaurant industry & this restaurant is no exception. Our host was indifferent to our arrival & sat us down with mechanical precision. Robots don't need eyes when they are engineered to work a restaurant efficiently. What I like about many places in North America is how friendly & how happy the restaurant staff are to see you. This cannot be overstated! & yet Quebec restaurants just can't seem to do it 80% of the time. In addition, our waitress was not fully knowledgeable about the provenance of the fish but she did come back to check on us & the food often. That is not typical in these parts & was greatly appreciated. The host gets full credit for efficiency but a 1/5 for not spicing up the greeting & cracking the smallest of smiles. The waitress followed up so well that a 4/5 ignores the need for a sprinkle more knowledge for flavour. This restaurant is certainly one of our favourite go to restaurants on the Southshore on pay day. A very enjoyable night in the beautiful old quarter of La Prairie.
Entrée du jour à partager joliment présentée sur une ardoise, exquise mais trop chère (28 $) vu les doses homéopathiques qu'on nous a servies (rillettes de saumon & de porc excellentes, pétoncles très frais avec bonne petite sauce, saucisse bof, confitures OK, marinades OK, roquette fraîche). Gazpachos salmorejos décevants (huile d'olive rance, amère), on est loin de l'Espagne !
Les plats de pâtes aux fruits de mer du menu annonçaient des noisettes & des asperges, mais nous n'avons eu droit qu'à une seule noisette & zéro asperge (portion généreuse de pâtes dont la cuisson était bien maîtrisée, bisque de homard très bonne quoique trop salée, palourdes, calmars, escargots excellents, pétoncles absents, crevettes nordiques bof, pour 32 $ quelques grosses crevettes auraient été appréciées).
Pas de pain disponible.
Assiette dessert de brownies bien chocolatés avec popcorn au caramel, guimauves grillées encore chaudes, crème chantilly, fraises, crème glacée à la vanille. Excellent, tant pour l'oeil que les papilles.
L'ensemble trop cher : 225 $ pour 3 personnes (une seule bière, pas de vin). À noter qu'il n'y avait pas de table d'hôte. On fait mieux ailleurs pour le même prix, il y a place à l'amélioration.
