Maison Boulud

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4.0

Lunch for two with a bottle of wine at Maison Boulud was delicious - the kitchen staff are culinary artisans.

That said, if you're Michelin-rated & charge premium prices, your missteps are noticeable & not acceptable. They stood out even more on this occasion because my meal at Estiatorio Milos the day before threw these missteps into sharper focus:

1. I shouldn't have to pour my own wine.
2. The bread should not be underbaked.
3. The table should not wobble - & if it does, staff shouldn't wait for the customer to point it out.
4. Breadcrumbs on the table are inevitable, but at Milos they cleared them between every course. At Maison Boulud, we left before the crumbs were ever cleared.

To be clear, I know I'm being a Karen here - I wouldn't expect or even notice this level of detail at a deli or a diner. But if a restaurant isn't shy about charging premium prices ($350 for lunch for two), it should deliver the service that price point demands.

Jennifer

5.0

Grabbed a Saturday evening table at Maison Boulud & the service alone made the visit worth it, our waiter walked us through the wine list without any pretension. The duck breast was cooked perfectly & the presentation looked like something out of a magazine, honestly one of the best plates I've had downtown in a while. Sitting near the window with a view of the Ritz-Carlton gardens made the whole evening feel a bit more special than a typical dinner out. Prices are on the higher side but between the atmosphere & the food quality, I'd go back without hesitation.

Pablo

5.0

I really enjoyed my experience at Maison Boulud. The staff was very helpful & friendly. The food was perfectly prepared albeit the main ourselves was a tad underseasoned. The bison carpaccio made for a great start. The black garlic mayonnaise complimented it very well without overwhelming the meat. The fish was also delicios but the shrimp bisque sauce lacked that special taste that bisque sauces have. Both desserts that I tried were perfect but the German chocolate cake has more creme that cake. The molten lava cake definitely made up for everything. It seems pedestrian, however, the caramel twist made it very special. The mini-madeleines capped the evening excellently. The wines recommended by Julienne (a wonderful host) made for an experience that I'll repeat again.
I forgot about the foccacia bread; to die for!
& my second dessert, Chocolat Coulant Cake Caramel French Sea Salt Caramelized Milk.

Nadia

3.0

It depends what you're looking for but this place felt very cookie cutter in terms of the food & atmosphere. It's very'white table cloth' traditional french cuisine. There wasn't much originality or flare in the food. Although delicious, I don't think it was worth the price. They are also selling 20$ wine for 110$ with a 3.8 rating on vivino. The wine selection felt like a scam to me.

Koh

3.0

Suppose to be a high end restaurant but we were seated at a very tight table for 2 pac. Food so so. Red wine sou

Skyy

5.0

It was an extremely lovely experience with exceptional service. I appreciated very much the recommendation of wines & drinks, the knowledge of the waiter in explaining to us the dishes, & the excellent quality of the meal. The quebec lamb melted in my mouth despite being cooked to the recommended medium level, & my wife thoroughly enjoyed her veal. The dessert was also decadent, & ended our evening very nicely. The anniversary surprise was also a super nice touch!

Maria

4.0

Pricey! $55.-$21. For a glass of wine? Yikes. Chalk it up for being housed in the Ritz hotel. This restaurant is good but not over the top extraordinary. Service was exceptional however, there were several long delays in our five course vegetarian chefs menu. Some of the dishes were artistically plated. The colors & flavors seem to mailed together. We couldn't quite tell if there was a theme of white asparagus or not.

Jack

5.0

Dining at this acclaimed restaurant was an incredible experience. The service was top-notch, adhering to perfect table etiquette from the warm greeting at the entrance to the personalized attention from the waitstaff. The food was astonishing & beautifully plated, perfectly complemented by an exquisite wine selection & cocktails. For my wife's special occasion, she was even treated to a complimentary dessert that made the evening truly memorable.

Yann

5.0

I've been there at least a dozen times since it has opened… both on personal lunch/dinners or on business events. It's been consistently a great experience . The menu is both inventive & beautifully executed. The service is attentive, but not overbearing. The cocktail & wine list are excellent (although the wine list is devoid of good deals…). Overall, a great experience

Jean

5.0

Maison Boulud serves an excellent three course lunch for a mere 50 CAD. Five options to choose as a starter & main, & two as a dessert.

They also have an exquisite wine list, which is rather expensive, but if you explore the list you can find very good affordable wines.