Le Doyen - Produits Régionaux - Steak Fruit de Mer - Dejeuner

We celebrated our 22nd wedding anniversary there and it was a delight, we warmly recommend the 9-course menu, the chef is very talented and we taste his creativity and his passion. Thank you for this fabulous tasting moment.

The restaurant "Le Doyen" is undoubtedly the culinary jewel of Saguenay Lac-Saint-Jean. I had the chance to taste the 9-course tasting menu with 5 wine pairings, and I am totally under the spell of this upscale establishment.

The first service has already made me melt with its perfectly seasoned salmon tartare and its sweet touch brought by the raspberry. The accompanying Château des Charmes wine was a wise choice.

The second course was equally fabulous, the pan-fried veal brains with beet caramel being a subtle and unforgettable marriage of flavors. The Formigo wine complemented this dish perfectly.

The third course, a chanterelle mushroom and game bird soup, was rich and velvety without being too heavy. It prepared my taste buds perfectly for the dishes to come.

The fourth course alone was an amazing dining experience. The dune pepper lamb with paprika, hand-picked in La Baie, was divinely tender and succulent. The Sangiovese wine was a magnificent choice for this tasty dish.

The fifth course was a perfect interlude with the refreshing orange anise granita, preparing my taste buds for what was next.

The sixth service was a real treat! The seared bison skirt with mustard seed and aged malt was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Mesdi wine was the perfect choice to complement the complexity of flavors in this dish.

The seventh course did not disappoint either, the smoked migneron with the blueberry puree was tasty and delicate. It introduced me to a new way of eating blueberries that went perfectly with Charlevoix cheese.

The eighth course was a pure delight: the blueberry pie, accompanied by its verrine of blueberries, was absolutely divine. The Val Ambré aperitif was a perfect choice for this exquisite dessert.

The final dessert, a chocolate mousse, was intense and rich, marking the perfect end to my dining experience.

I cannot recommend “Le Doyen” restaurant enough. The attentive staff and elegant decor perfectly complement the quality of the dishes that are served. The tasting menu, with the 5 wine pairing, is a unique culinary experience and I am convinced that it is the best restaurant in Saguenay Lac-Saint-Jean. Restaurant
“Le Doyen” must absolutely be on your must-see list if you are a food lover. Expect $200 per person.

David Elliott Claveau

A BIG WOW!!! We had the privilege of celebrating our wedding at the Auberge des 21. I have only positive things to say about the location within walking distance of several attractions, the breathtaking view, the well-equipped and good-sized rooms, the cleanliness places, the exceptional kindness of the staff, and the extraordinary flavor of the dishes served during our reception. The guests all ''cooled'' on the place and on the incredibly good gourmet meal that we ate. I've seen them lick their plate :-) And all that for an unbeatable price given the quality of the service, we just can't believe it. Thanks again to Valéria and Benoit for your support for our dream day, mission accomplished!

Incredible meal and more than perfect service! And what about the view from my table 🤩 Excellent table, to try!

We showed up for breakfast this morning and were curtly turned around: reserved for hostel guests and touring groups. The website did not indicate that a reservation was required. “We cannot update the website every day,” we were told. Exceptional location and certainly very good cuisine, but the welcome could be improved to say the least.