Indulge in refined, terroir-driven cuisine with a focus on seasonal specialties and elegant simplicity. Le Hatley celebrates the bounty of Quebec with menus that take gourmands on a journey of the senses.
Restaurant Le Hatley | Relais & Châteaux is described as leaning toward classic French with refined twists, offering a stunning setting and a standout wine program that impressed many diners. Dishes such as duck egg caviar with lobster and a scallop with a light potato cloud are noted for texture and balance, and the degustation or tasting menus are praised for elevating the experience and showcasing regional ingredients. Service is frequently described as attentive, thoughtful, and professional, with staff genuinely enjoying their roles, while the room and presentation are often highlighted as memorable for anniversaries and special occasions. Some reviews temper the praise, noting that dinner can fall short of the finest dining expectations, with main courses sometimes perceived as lean and a dessert imbalanced, and brunch service can be slow with long waits and cold plates. The overall environment, ambiance, and value are strong positives, though practical details such as tight parking and variable dinner performance keep it from being universally regarded as flawless.
Probably closer to classic French than overtly creative, but avoided being the'boring hotel restaurant' trap (Manoir Hovey has 2 Michelin keys after all). Dinner wasn't the absolute peak of the MH experience, but it had a good mix of classics (venison & foie gras, Duck & squash purée) & interesting twists. Two dishes I really liked: Duck Egg Caviar & Walnut Scallop.
Duck Egg & Caviar - On surface, a textbook way to handle egg & caviar. The duck egg was whisked directly inside the shell, then layered with lobster, sparkling wine, & caviar. It reminded me of the'Eggs on Eggs on Eggs' at The Modern, but the texture here was significantly lighter & silkier. One of those rare dishes where the caviar feels fully integrated rather than decorative. Also props to the line cooks who probably have to whisk these things at full throttle all evening.
Scallop - Expected a standard mashed-potato base, but it turned out to be closer to a potato cloud. Super airy, almost foamy, yet still grounded by starch. That lightness paired beautifully with the scallops, while the walnut & seaweed mixture on top added a subtle nuttiness & marine finish.
Une note parfaite pour le Hatley & l'ensemble des services proposés par le manoir Hovey. Un restaurant qui mérite grandement 5 étoiles plus, autant au niveau de la cuisine, de la cordialité & du service exceptionnel, bref, bien plus qu'un 5 étoiles, une expérience unique que l'on retrouve dans très peu d'endroit au Québec.
Nov 1, 2025
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We were staying at Manoir Hovey, so this was our second meal at the restaurant in 4 days. This time we had the degustation 6 course'omnivore' tasting menu. & while the a la carte menu 2 days earlier was amazing, the tasting menu further raised the bar. & provided the opportunity to try things we might not have otherwise ordered off the a la carte menu (who knew that the duck egg & the heirloom green tomato courses could be quite so delicious)! Every course hit the mark.
Now while you kind of expect that in a Michelin Star / Relais & Chateaux level restaurant, the food will be outstanding, & the level of service exceptional, what was rather delightful was that the staff clearly enjoyed their jobs, & working with each other. High on thoughtful & attentive service, low on obsequious.
A fabulous evening - thank you
L'environnement du Manoir est magnifique. Maintenant pour le restaurant, le service est impeccable ,notre serveur était très gentil & attentionné , nous avions pris la table d'hôte qui de plus y était ajouté des petits amuses- bouches avant notre entrée & des mignardises après le dessert ,ces ajouts étaient très jolis & appréciés.
Nous allons régulièrement dans des restaurants réputés & aussi des Relais Châteaux comme l'Auberge St-Antoine à Québec , chez Ferrer etc…alors nous sommes assez connaisseurs. La nourriture était très bonne & la présentation très soignée toutefois , les plats principaux étaient un peu dégarnis. Mon mari a pris le boeuf Sterling, je n'ai jamais vu un morceau de boeuf si petit, nous étions très surpris. J'ai regardé les photos prises par d'autres clients de ce même plat, la portion était plus généreuse vlà 2 semaines.
& le sommelier , malgré que nous l'informions que nous prendrions du vin en mangeant , il insistait , avant que nous ayons vu le menu, de connaître nos choix…mais oui, ensuite il était de bons conseils. Toutefois, étant présents au resto durant moins de 2 heures, le sommelier nous est arrivé avec l'addition & la machine pour payer avant que nous le demandions & ce, sans nous dire, par exemple, prenez votre temps…c'était assez ordinaire pour une table aussi raffinée & , dispendieuse.
Alors, notre expérience a été bonne mais avec des réserves.
I recently had the chance to dine at Hatley at Manoir Hovey, & it was an unforgettable experience. The setting is stunning & the atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between refined & welcoming.
What truly set the evening apart, though, was the wine program. Hatley has an exceptional wine list, carefully curated with rare allocations & hidden gems you simply won't find anywhere else. The sommelier Jessica was incredibly knowledgeable & proffessional, so was every one we met.
The tasting menu itself was a perfect celebration of the region, highlighting local ingredients in creative & elegant ways.
I'm already looking forward to my next visit.
