Le Surcouf - Sainte Genevieve

We now consider this restaurant as regular. it is the best worth in our stay in the entire off island, west of montreal. we are members of private clubs and my wife is a gourmet cook, like such, we usually eat at home and are very...especially when it is out. surcouf meets the expectations every time.

I have never had a bad meal at this restaurant. This review covers the last two visits here, once in the summer, and then in the fall.This was the first place where I experienced a lime sorbet as a palate cleanser between courses many years...ago. So special. The bread basket is also always accompanied with something special each time. The last two times with different groups of people, we were tantalized with warm cheese and walnut mini muffins. The crazy salad on the menu is a sizable bowl of colourful vegetables dressed lightly with a tangy vinaigrette. The soup of the day for the summer time is sometimes a cold one like a gazpacho or Vichyssoise or something warm like a butternut squash one in the fall. The menu is updated seasonally. There is a wonderfully priced 2 course Bistro menu on Sunday through Thursday for $28 (at time of writing). The service is always gentle and friendly. You can tell that there are repeat guests here because the staff seem to know their guests by name. So far, my favourite meals are the meat and fish ones over the pasta options. You know a restaurant is led well in the kitchen when the calf liver is perfectly pan fried, staying tender with no strong aroma or when a tough piece of beef shoulder is fork tender. For now, the duck breast is still my 1 favourite. The vegetable sides are also tender with a tiny bit of char and a small bite crisp still left. I have also enjoyed my dessert choices, from crème caramel to chocolate profiteroles to dark chocolate molten cake. I especially love it when some of the desserts are served on black slate plates. The final touch of fancy is when the bill comes with a serving of candied grapefruit peel dipped in chocolate. It makes me feel that my presence was welcomed. I recommend Le Surcouf for any and every occasion. The food is expertly prepared and beautifully presented. Gluten free options are available. Feel free to call in advance to check. Owner Dominique is very responsive. Added to the ambiance are walls adorned with paintings that guests may purchase. PS I only found out recently that the restaurant has 8 parking spots behind their beautiful Victorian house property. This is helpful to know in the height of summer when the waterfront is packed with people.

Very pleasant setting, great menu as a french bistro. The beef tartar is amazing, the deer shoulder was worth the gamble. Unfortunately, we were 8 people on a Friday evening they could not support the service required. My guess, it's the sign of the...time , pandemic no support means more patience for customers management.... Enjoy your evening, waiting for more reviews to head back.

Since the Covid-19 restrictions hit us in March, we had done regular take-outs from a local restaurant that delivered to your car, contact free, but had only been out to an actual small family restaurant once. We were really craving our favorites, so we called...Dominique at Le Surcouf and asked about the measures taken due to Covid-19. Being fully reassured that they had done everything to ensure the safety of their guests and staff, we decided to go on a Thursday night. We both took the Formule Bistro, a real deal at 28$, as well as the wine of the week, a great Portuguese wine (private import) at a very decent price. We were seated on the fully covered veranda facing the water, only 3 tables on the veranda due to distancing rules. What a treat it was to be spoiled in a cozy atmosphere with such delightful hosts and delicious food! We just relaxed and enjoyed, a well needed respite in such stressful times. The amuse-bouche graciously offered was a cold cream of zucchini with goat cheese, wonderful. Then we had a cold celery and apple soup, also fantastic, and the duck confit as a main course. Absolutely exquisite! Desserts did not disappoint. I had the crème caramel and my husband the frozen nougat. We had a superb dinner, had a chance to chat with Dominique (owner). Times are very difficult for them with the reduced capacity imposed and all other measures, but they are determined to give their guests a first class experience and they once again did not disappoint. Thanks Dominique and the Surcouf team, you are real pros!

We celebrated a special occassion at lunch today at le Surcouf and were delighted with the service, menu choices and wine selection. We enjoyed a fabulous lobster bisque and salad to start with and entrees of veal liver and scallops, as our main dishes, both...served with lovely vegetables. All of our plates were beautifully presented. We are looking forwrd to our next meal at this outstanding restaurant in a beautiful setting. Needless to say we also enjoyed the wine and coffee.