Le Boucan focuses on traditional smokehouse techniques to deliver bold flavors through slow-cooked meats and hickory-smoked delicacies. The menu features tender pulled pork, beef brisket, and succulent ribs prepared with house-made rubs and signature sauces. Guests experience a focused culinary approach where the smoke provides the primary seasoning for every main plate. Beyond standard barbecue offerings, the kitchen constructs stacked burgers utilizing high-quality beef patties and artisan buns to ensure a robust profile. Accompaniments such as crispy fried pickles and classic slaw provide a textured contrast to the rich, savory proteins. The atmosphere emphasizes a straightforward dedication to the craft of authentic smoking, prioritizing the integrity of the cooking process over unnecessary stylistic embellishments to maintain a focused standard of quality throughout the menu.
Le Boucan is widely regarded as a charming and casual destination for authentic smoked meats, with many diners praising the tender ribs, flavorful chicken wings, and generous portions of pulled pork poutine. The restaurant features a cozy, vintage-inspired atmosphere and an inviting backyard patio that is frequently highlighted as a standout location for meals. While the vast majority of patrons enjoy the friendly service, high-quality ingredients, and reasonable pricing, a few visitors have noted occasional inconsistencies regarding meat texture or service speed. Overall, the establishment remains a popular staple for BBQ lovers seeking comfort food in a welcoming, relaxed setting.
A simple, somewhat tired venue. Server was very friendly & efficient. Beef brisket sandwich was so-so. Although the meat was tender, I found the sauce too sweet & the bottom bun disintegrated into mush by the abundant sauce. The fries had a lot of little bits, & the coleslaw was served without any dressing, just shredded cabbage. The table water was served tepid, without ice to chill it. A rather disappointing experience.
The last time I was there I was very surprised with the service. There was an Iranian waitress that was very rude, she was very insistent about taking our order & it felt like she was shouting at us & making faces, rolling her eyes up, while we were deciding & asking about the dishes... not coming back soon, I don't want to be treated like that
J'y suis allée deux fois dans le dernier mois. L'ambiance est très casual. La salle a manger est petite & cozy. La terrasse est très belle également.
Pour dîner : nous y sommes allés un samedi autour de 12:30, beaucoup d'accompagnement n'était plus disponible, & le service a été un peu lent. Mis à part ça, la nourriture était excellente & le service également.
Pour souper: nous étions un gros groupe (15), le service a été tout de même rapide & tous mes plats sont arrivés presque simultanément. La nourriture était excellente & la sangria blanche également.
Aug 28, 2023
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Really bad service - Ordered a smoked salmon salad, specifically asked for SMOKED Salmon, not Grilled Salmon. Request made twice! After a 45 min. wait, I finally got...(guess what?) A GRILLED SALMON salad! I think the only dressing in the salad was oil & few drops of vinegar!
My friend had ordered a pork hamburger with a side salad - again, no taste to the dressing nor the burger.
Young & inexperienced, the waiters as well as the cooks.
They didn't write down our reservation. Gladly, it was empty, like, literally empty (us 2 & a group of 3 with a baby.
We sat down, & it took them 15 minutes to come get our order, while the other table was about to receive their meal. When she asked for our order, which was a glass of sangria & the pulled pork sandwich (both good btw, & the fries, OMG, so good.) - & we ordered the same thing - she asked us 3 times what our order was, always forgetting.....
Did I say that the fries were amazing? I'll say it again: MARVELLOUS fries. Crapy service. It was empty, how can you talk behind the counter & leave a table for 15 minutes...
If you have a lot of time to loose, go get some fries there.
Le burger 5 napkins était décadent à souhait (& pas facile à manger proprement) avec 2 boulettes de boeuf, du bacon, des oignons frits, du fromage & de la sauce BBQ. Les frites & la salade de chou était très bonnes aussi !
Ce resto m'a offert le pire service de ma vie. J'y suis allé pour ma fête avec ma famille & mes amis. La serveuse a chargé mon repas & mes verres à ma femme & ma mère. Après 1 mois & demi de démarche pour corriger la situation, le restaurant m'a dit que j'essayais de me «téter un repas» & qu'il ne me voulait plus comme client. Cette situation est selon moi bien injuste, les propriétaires ont aucun respect pour la clientèle. Je recommande aucunement ce restaurant.
L'odeur en entrant mets l'eau à la bouche. Ça sent le feu de camp & l'ambiance est agréable & décontractée. Le service est bon mais c'est si petit & occupé que les oublis se font facilement. Pour ce qui est de la nourriture, c'est correcte. Le goût fumé y est, mais c'est beaucoup trop sucré. Presque tout à un goût de pain doré à la canelle, même les frites qui sont cuites à point sont terrible avec ce sucre. Toutefois quand on parle de sucre & de desserts, la on es gagnant. Le biscuit mi cuit est merveilleux. Je ne crois pas y retourner, mais pour les amateurs de sucré, je crois que la découverte pourrait en valoir la peine.
