La Réserve Bistro — Restaurant in Rimouski

Booked a reservation and was able to sit outside which made me and my partner happy. However... things went downhill.

It took 20 minutes for a waiter to ask what we would like to drink which is a long time and I noticed the restaurant was not busy at the time. Partner wanted wine and I wanted beer however they didn't seem to have until I asked. I found it surprising that they had it but didn't put it on the drink menu. Took another 20 minutes to receive the drinks. Should not take 40+ minutes to get drinks for a table of two.

My partner had the beef tar tar. She found it lacking taste although a decent portion.

I had the braised beef which left me disappointed. I did not realize the portion would be so small. It felt more of a snack than a meal. The beef was served with mashed potato in a smooth format served together in a bowl drowning in the broth. Although tasty... This could have been served with a side for the price. Left me feeling hungry. For the prices on the menu, I was not ready to order more.

Unfortunately, this was not worth the price. 113...

Every bite was absolutely delicious. A highlight was the braised beef, which melted in our mouths and had an almost caramelized feel to it. The lamb also melted in our mouths and the flavours were lovely. To start, we had the porc and crab dumplings, which came with a generous portion and was full of flavour. We also had the scallop carpaccio and the scallops had a buttery mouth feel and melted in our mouths (theme of the night). The somelier was also able to pair a light and flavourful Quebec red wine which we will buy again. Highly recommend! The prices were also quite reasonable for the quality and quantity. We left feeling very full...

Excellente qualité des aliments. MAIS, comme c'est la mode au Québec, on nous vend le bistrot comme un endroit "chic" et non comme un resto de quartier, de là les prix exhorbitants. Mon tartare à 28$ venait accompagné de pomme frites (aussi bien dire minces morceaux de friture) et d'une salade verte SANS VINAIGRETTE. Considérant que le tartare est fait le plus souvent à partir d'intérieur de ronde, vendre le plat à ce prix est audacieux voire indécent. Mon copain a prix l'épaule de boeuf braisée à la bière avec purée de pomme de terre au cheddar 28$ aussi. Aucun légumes en accompagnement, c'est un extra à 7$. Rien à redire sur la cuisson. Mais en pleine saison des légumes on se demande comment on peut oser vous proposer une assiette sans même une petite carotte. J'adore la cuisine bistrot, mais pour connaître l'industrie de la cuisine, on s'agace du "branding" fancy, alors qu'à l'origine elle est une table populaire, quotidienne faite pour être abordable. Vous aurez bien mangé certes, mais il vous en coûtera un bras. (L'extra de légumes : zucchinis et poivrons mous, ne...