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At Chez Lionel, reviews converge on a warm, inviting bistro atmosphere, attentive and professional service, and food that blends classic French technique with generous portions and thoughtful presentation. Diners repeatedly mention a broad menu that covers seafood, steak, tartare, risotto, ravioli, and charcuterie, with highlights like gravlax, tartare, duck magret, and tarte tatin, plus a strong wine program. The service is frequently singled out as a major strength, with staff who are friendly, knowledgeable, and unobtrusive, though peak nights can bring longer waits and livelier noise. A few critiques point to menu changes or occasional misfires on certain dishes or brunch items, and some find prices high relative to portions or value, but the overall sentiment remains highly positive with many promising to return for the atmosphere, consistency, and hospitality.
Menu interessant, service impeccable avec humour, relativement tranquille, menu a $40, pas tres dispendieu pour la qualite de la nourriture. J'ai pris une bisque de homard (delicieuse) & un confit de card aussi bien presente & delicieux. Je recommande chaleureusement
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Amazing food, flavours & ambience. I got the gnocchi, they were mini. It looks cute, but not a good idea on my opinion. I like to bite & chew my gnocchi, this didn't work for me.
Janique was amazing. Second Time we went there I was kinda hoping the bavette would still be on the menu because last time my dad got it & it was the Best. Buttt i was really happy with the duck breast it was so good. Anyway Janique was one of the best waitresses we've ever encountered she made the evening very enjoyable!
Gros merci!
Bien meilleur que notre expérience à Houston.
Service exemplaire
Délicieux
Super ambiance
J'ai adoré l'Onglet de Boeuf & le Canard de ma fille.
Déception lors de ma dernière visite.
La joue de boeuf servie avec des patates pilées style'aligot' où j'ai retrouvé des morceaux non pilés. Où était le fromage? J'avais deux carottes & deux champignons dans mon assiette & un gros oignon dans une sauce extrêmement salée.
Le plat de ravioles, pâtes dures & une sauce au goût fortement sucré.
Mon amie & moi, des habituées de Chez Lionel, avons été très déçues.
Mar 28, 2026
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Visited Chez Lionel Brossard last night & was very disappointed. We ordered the lobster bisque, escargot & a steak - all three dishes were overwhelmingly salty to the point where they were barely enjoyable. It wasn't a subtle seasoning issue, it was consistent across every dish we ordered which was surprising for a restaurant at this price point. Expected much better given the reputation. Will not be returning.
Mar 21, 2026
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Patrick was our waiter. Very personable & attentive, & informative about the menu. The surf & turf special was excellent. Had the seafood risotto on our previous visit & almost ordered it again because it was so good. But, variety is the spice of life. I'm guessing anything on the menu would be delicious. Patrick spoke glowingly about the tarte tatin on the dessert menu & I can speak glowingly about how good it was.
La nourriture était excellente
& le service wow ... nous avons été servi par Patrick... vraiment il a été un gros plus à notre expérience. Sympathique, attentionné, poli ... une très belle soirée... notre 3e fois Chez Lionel, jamais déçu & nous reviendrons 😁
