Bistro Café Summum - Chicoutimi in Chicoutimi

250 Rue Racine E, Chicoutimi, QC G7H 1R9, Canada

★★★★★
(505 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant

About

Le BCS prône une culture d'entreprise d'avant garde ou on laisse libre court à l'expression et la à la nature propre de la personnalité des gens qui nous entourent. Alliant bistronomie et culture émergente, l'établissement se veut un repaire audacieux pour ceux qui osent s'aventurer là ou ils ne seront pas attendus. "On devrait toujours être légèrement improbable"

Website
summumco.com
Address
250 Rue Racine E, Chicoutimi, QC G7H 1R9, Canada
Plus Code
CWGQ+XP Chicoutimi, Saguenay, QC, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Sunday
4–10 PM
Monday
11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
11 AM–10 PM
Friday
11 AM–10 PM
Saturday
4–10 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Kerbside pickup Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Highlights
Great cocktails
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Small plates Spirits Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Romantic Upmarket
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
505 reviews

Most Mentioned

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5 stars
348
4 stars
108
3 stars
29
2 stars
9
1 stars
11
★★★★★
September 12, 2024

You’ll need to speak French but that a minor detail. The entrees are not only fancy but fantastic. So, while your waiting for that hop on hop off bus stop by tell them Palo sent you from the USA. ENJOY!!!!!

★★★★
June 16, 2024

The food was ok but lacked character and spices.

March 17, 2024

My recent visit to Summum was disappointing. The food is put togheter witout a sense, the service was subpar, the atmosphere was overly noisy and it's quite expensive. Worst of all, I was charged twice due to a POS error. Overall, not recommended.

★★★★★
July 9, 2023

Great food, great vibe and great service. Love their rotating menu! Friendly and diligent staff making sure you get the best possible restaurant experience.

★★★★
June 6, 2023

The chicken burger was good, the bread and the potage were excellent. The fries were black but not crisp, and very oily. The service was excellent - kuddho to our waitress who was alone to serve the whole restaurant during the rush hour peak.

★★★★★
December 27, 2022

This is the third time I visit the restaurant and I am always impressed. The salmon burger is one of the best ones I have ever had. I always upgrade my fries to poutine. It is wonderful. Service has always been very friendly and helpful. Service is fast and the location is perfect for you to enjoy one of the most beautiful parts of Saguenay. I highly recommend it.

★★★★★
October 6, 2022

What a wonderful surprise this restaurant was! We had a few mediocre dining experiences lately but this one was superb. Unique menu with a wonderful combination of flavors. The melted brie appetizer was incredible with thinly sliced bits of apple and carmelized onions with a hint of maple syrup. I could have ordered three of those and called it dinner. The main courses were perfect and the desserts finished off a wonderful evening. Our server was friendly and efficient. We would come back in a flash but we live VERY far away.

★★★★★
September 19, 2021

We had 3 starters, the Poutine, Antipaati, and fromegee/charcuteries. We were tired of entrees after traveling for a while. Plenty, good food, took some with us. It was quiet on Sunday, pleasant atmosphere and great service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Nice little discovery! The food was exceptional and so was the service. Highly recommend trying it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Dietary restrictions: You can ask for gluten-free meals. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

We were very surprised by this restaurant in Chicoutimi, so surprised that we came 3 times in 3 days Large choice of à la carte dishes, there is something for everyone! Big favorite for the sushi pizza, the fish is seasoned to perfection and goes perfectly with the avocado and the rice cake If you are very hungry, I recommend the duck paccheris au gratin You can accompany your dish with a good draft beer. For dessert we tried the crème brûlée and the chocolate fondant, both very good ^^ Finally, the service is top notch, so you no longer have a choice, you have to come and eat there Parking: Plenty of places in front of the restaurant

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

I chose the stout, Excellent. Meal, there were 4 of us and we all loved our meal. Mac and cheese, black pudding, General Tao For the atmosphere... noisy. Lowering the music volume level would be a good idea.

★★★★
October 23, 2024

Very warm welcome, friendly and relaxed service, excellent dishes and excellent food .very fair price for a great evening

★★★★
September 23, 2024

Excellent, the duck confit poutine is incredible, as is the poultry ballottine. We also tried the beef tataki which was simply delicious, the flavors combined extremely well. However, we found that the last dish was not substantial enough. We recommend this address

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Very good restaurant and good atmosphere The dish, duck confit poutine A real REGAL

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Very nice evening to celebrate my parents 86th and 87th birthdays! All the meals chosen were excellent and very tasty! The waitress was really nice and attentive. Very good value for money. Thank you for this beautiful evening!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Best burrata Ive ever eaten Nice atmosphere, nice terrace and good service.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

This was the first time we ate at this establishment. As for the food, everything was excellent from the starter to the main meals. The portions are generous and the food is excellent. The menu offers several choices. Cocktails are also present in large numbers, with several original options that are excellent. The service is impeccable and fast. The wait staff is very attentive and even more friendly. A big thank you in particular to Guillaume, who took the time to contact us after our departure following the forgetting of a valuable object on site.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Very nice discovery. Helpful staff, attentive and attentive. Tasty and fine dishes (scallop black pudding, burger, ricotta spinach ravioli) and exquisite desserts (crème brûlée and semi-cooked).

★★★★
August 23, 2024

restaurant: Excellent dishes but the prices are quite expensive.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Great service. Excellent food. Modern and trendy atmosphere. Great discovery and I highly recommend it. Favorite to revisit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

We had dinner at Café Summum and it was delicious. The dishes were appetizing, very well presented and tasty. The terrace is very pleasant. The person who served us gave us very good advice on what dishes or drinks to have. She was attentive and caring. And she allowed us to have a good time. Only the bill is a little expensive, 200 Canadian dollars for 1 dish and a drink for 4 people. We recommend this establishment.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

A beautiful little place to discover. The leavened sides are excellent and the presentations of the dishes are mouth-watering.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

I recommend this restaurant. The staff is very friendly, they adapt easily to children. And the food is very good, go there with your eyes closed

★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Hello, I had a salmon tartare, it was not very good. It tasted funny. The waitress came to exchange them for boudin but what I found very strange was that the plate of boudin arrived in 3 minutes. And the pudding in the end was almost cold. And when it was time to pay since I was not satisfied with my meal, I gave a tip. According to my satisfaction, the waitress was not happy and she asked me to justify myself in front of my friends. I found it very cheeky of him. I dont think I will return to this restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Beautiful place good service excellent food

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Truly delicious and what a culinary experience....from starter to dessert....impeccable service!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

It was really very delicious! Thank you so much!

★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

A must...

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Excellent food! Great atmosphere! There were 5 of us and we all really enjoyed the food and the place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Just a big wow!! The dishes, the service, the cocktails and the wine...perfect restaurant!!!

March 23, 2024

Not so good and expensive

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

4.5* Three out of four dishes were simply delicious! Perfectly executed and the flavors were there. The cocktail was very good too. The quantities are good. The only dish to review in my opinion was the sushi pizza, because the mayonnaise covered the taste of the lobster and the other ingredients unfortunately... The rice cake was also too thick, the avocados very blackened, the smoked salmon nowhere to be found and very little lobster for the price ($34). The atmosphere was ok, a little noisy and dark, and we were on a very small table stuck to the wall. It felt a bit like we were isolated. Otherwise, it s quite expensive, but at least it s delicious so it s worth the cost!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Good restaurant.. but on my last visit the white horse was very very flat and tasted like water and the prices are expensive I find

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Excellent service and food on point.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

I liked it

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

Very good food and great service

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

Friendly staff and exquisite coffee

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

Super pleasant staff and the food is often impeccable.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

A little shout out to Stéphane at the bar! Always pleasant, excellent service, smiling and in a good mood. Thank you for your energy!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Fresh, local products in general and a bistro atmosphere! Very good for an evening with friends or as a couple. Excellent Nachos

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Edgy

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very good service. Varied menu, and my choice was excellent. I would return without hesitation. Parking: Free evening parking

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Ultra impressive! normally we go to Boefish but we were referred to this restaurant which at first glance seems like nothing but the food the service is simply exceptional Thanks to Roxanne for the lovely welcome and 5-star service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great hosting and lip smacking food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent service. The dishes are excellent.

★★★★
December 23, 2023

The food is good. The atmosphere is great. However, the service is slow. The waiting time is excessively long.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

A super good restaurant

December 23, 2023

I went there this evening and chose the duck rigatoni. $35 for a very small portion of pasta, not to mention the almost non-existent duck... This wont be a repeat for me!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The menu changes often and everything is always excellent!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The dumplings are delicious!... in fact, everything was good and the service impeccable.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Nice atmosphere for dinner, we booked to have a seat since the restaurant was crowded. What can we say about the beauty of the dishes and the wow flavors!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Gastronomic restaurant, varied and copious dishes. Courteous and attentive service . The only downside is the noise of the discussions and the very loud music which disturbs the exchanges with the guests. Vegetarian options: Available on the menu such as the lentil burger or the veggie risotto

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Super friendly staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Such a beautiful Bistro. I had 2 starters: the Kaarage-style fried chicken and the Poutine with deer sausages and fish and chips, it was really delicious!! Our waitresses were very nice. To do again

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Delicious, succulent! Excellent value ! Im going to go back!

★★★★
December 23, 2023

Really good burger, nice service and quite a big restaurant... But way too loud in the evening. Tough to have a conversation. Nonetheless, Angus burger and side poutine is a big YES and recommendation! Njoy

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Not a bad place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Beef tataki - CAB beef fillet, burrata crumbs, julienned potato, vegetable salsa, curry mayo served with

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

What a great discovery! The beef tataki was amazing as well as the burrata. It cost me $70 including taxes for two entries and two drinks. Thanks for the good service, we will definitely be back.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

High price but worth it! Very good desserts. Amazing service!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Excellent and very hearty meal for a reasonable and affordable price

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Very nice restaurant discovery with unusual dishes. I recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

What a good time spent with friends. The cocktails and the dishes are copious, refined and very good Stéphane advised us on the wines, the dishes... I would even like to give him 8 on his own thank you for your professionalism Looking forward to coming back home

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very pleasant and friendly place. I adore.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very nice, especially beautiful more than very good. Friendly service but a little slow. Small disappointment in terms of cocktails. Recommended overall if only to have a good time.

★★★★
December 23, 2023

Nice portion of campanelles with seafood as a starter. It was delicious but much too salty.

★★★★
December 23, 2023

The dishes were rather well prepared. The waitress, Adelle, was very welcoming and attentive. She has a nice Quebecois accent which we really liked. She knew how to create a warm and friendly atmosphere. She exchanged a drink for us for free that didnt perfectly match our order. We highly recommend this restaurant.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Delicious and pleasant.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The service was perfect fast and the meal was delicious 10/10

★★
December 23, 2022

Very disappointing !!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

NUMBER 1 for a return to the bar! Its dancing on the tables and its a lot of fun like in the old days!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

The food was excellent, the service was excellent. We had a very nice evening.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Excellent food. A little expensive for a small midday lunch. But it was definitely worth it

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Excellent service

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

I would like to understand why everything I was looking forward to coming back to eat was completely removed from the menu. (Seafood mac & cheese, beef cheek poutine, mushroom tartare only available at lunchtime???) why take away from good sellers. So my husband tried the Asian soup for $24 and I tried the beef parpadelle for $32...was it worth the cost? In our opinion no, way too much overpriced. The soup tasted like it was a stir-fry sauce, and had a mixture of Quebecois Chinese noodles. We had to ask for hot water to try to reduce the soup because it was so concentrated. My parpadelles really tasted like gravy once again concentrated. And everything was too salty. I wanted to try the mac & cheese and I was told that the sauce tasted like the old one. So we took it as a starter. For $18! The entry was $8 in my opinion, nothing extraordinary. Oh yes we asked for martinis, they didnt come with any olives (without telling us) we were told that they no longer had any olives. Just like that... aha go buy yourself? At the price you want to place your restaurant on a high range. Overall the service was excellent. But Im sad to admit that for a final bill for a very normal meal, $162 seemed a little pretentious to me.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Good food, good drink, nice staff

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Very good meal and very good service. On the other hand, quite noisy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great service, polite employees and affordable and very delicious food s. Congratulations Summun

★★★
December 23, 2022

Waiting time too long between starter and main course. They offered us a dessert to share with 3 as an apology.... Very average

★★★★
December 23, 2022

the food is good and the staff are great and attentive

★★★
December 23, 2022

Well too expensive for the size of the plate

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Warm and generous welcome and varied dishes supported by well-crafted and tasty sauces. THANKS!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Excellent, the place to be in Chicoutimi !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

It was pure delight. The shrimp risotto was to die for

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

I have had great experiences at the Bistro! FINALLY vegetarian dishes in addition to vegan ones! WOW! I love the atmosphere, the choice of wine, the menu which changes regularly!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The dishes were simply tasty and succulent, with personalized and really friendly service! Vegetarian options: On the lunch menu there was a vegetarian risotto which was simply delicious. Parking: Parking directly next door which had a $4 fee for lunch

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Good food, very good service!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Extraordinarily good meal and impeccable service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

First visit to Chicoutimi, first visit to the Summum de Chicoutimi Loved my entire experience!! Superb team in the kitchen with menu choices that are just WoW. (Test the new Artdoise menu) Our table had the best waitress!! I recommend to everyone who wants to live a taste experience, with family and/or friends It is a must if you are in the area. *A very difficult Raymond *

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Good atmosphere, super good, but be careful its expensive.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Vegetarian options: Nous aimons tout ce qui est sur le menu le prix est assez dispendieux mais cest bon. Dietary restrictions: Rien à dire Parking: Beaucoup de place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Always good, excellent service

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Very pleasant

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Beautiful original decor, friendly employee

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Very nice and well located.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Impeccable service! Best steak ever even after 4 times. Its absolutely worth the detour!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

It was absolutely divine. The beef tartare is the best there is. The steak is absolutely perfect and the desserts wowwww

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

The cuisine is simply fabulous, exquisite from starter to dessert. The service is friendly and dynamic. Nice welcome and tasteful physical place... to my taste!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

The food, beer and service were great. Small problem on the beer menu....it could be a little more varied.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Excellent meal and great service! To discover.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Very good steak & fries, but above all excellent service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

The food is excellent. They have daily menus made with love because its not just a keyword for them. The word coffee in their name takes on its full meaning when you take your first sip. Its a complete place for meals, beer, cocktails, shows, events, meetings and so on!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

We really liked it, our waitress was a friendly and smiling French woman, the food was really good and the wine was good. It was really a lovely evening!!!! A 5 star.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Excellent coffee. It was the first time I tasted black pudding. To my surprise it was very good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Top !

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

The seafood mac n cheese is a real delight! We had very good service and everything was perfect

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

My favorite place to go breakfast, diner and supper, the staff is great and welcoming!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Very good service.. very good. .. well-made mocktails.. Well done gang :)

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

The welcome is inviting and personalized, a super pleasant atmosphere. The menu is not too busy and diverse (and incredible in terms of taste). If I had anything to improve it would be to add another vegan dish, because with one option you quickly outgrow it. Otherwise, seriously a favorite!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Wow, very nice discovery!! I only have good things to say!! Beautiful concept, beautiful atmosphere, good service and what to say about the food its an explosion of flavor in the mouth and its drop is heaven I highly recommend it

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

The steak and fries are a pure delight!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Very nice restaurant. I liked my meal. Paved salmon. I liked the atmosphere.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

The food is good. However, the dress code for waitresses is a shame in 2021.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Excellent food; super fun atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Message to owners, dont focus on 1-star comments, its propaganda by the Duhaime cohort to taint your business because you care about everyones health and safety

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

The bad ratings for 48 hours are dishonest and attributed just because this place stood up to Duhaime and his disciples who wanted to enter by force for their propaganda. Bravo to this establishment!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Always delicious, lovely atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Very nice experience at Bistro Café Summum, good capacity and plenty of room at the bar. We also had very good service, very attentive and very good advice! The plate I chose, a boudin dish served with island scallops and a cheese fondue, was honestly one of the best dishes Ive eaten at a restaurant in a long time, it was phenomenal! A must-try, even if you re not a fan of black pudding! I highly recommend the place!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Excellent menu, courteous employees, and the snack is a must for hot summer days!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

We went to Summum for dinner, and we were on the terrace. Despite a limited menu for dinner time, a good selection of dishes was available. Excellent food, and excellent service. I highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Wow! We had impeccable service and dinner! Thank you for having a vegan option (layered with sweet potatoes) which is a change from pasta and is very tasty. I also had a Quebec gin which I garnished with lavender and thyme: so good!!! In short, thank you for these great suggestions!!!

December 23, 2021

What silly staff here. I made a reservation for 14h15 and was told by the server that they are closed for an hour - and she could not understand why I was surprised that they offer reservations for times they dont serve food. She honestly thought I was the crazy one!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Very good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Really friendly service, great food, nice terrace

★★★★
December 23, 2021

Delicious and excellent service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Apart from the fact that it was quite noisy (there are a lot of people, thats normal) it was perfect! My boyfriend and I shared the seafood mac and cheese, mushroom risotto and sweet potato layer and everything was really good!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Very good beef cheek and squid poutine Excellent service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Very good beer and meal. The well decorated bar (original swings)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Among the best bistro cafés in Quebec. Fast service, refined and gourmet meals rather than bistronomic. A delicious vegetable soup, a crab and salmon pancake as a main course to finish with a very tasty crème brûlée, the only downside for me was the strawberry on the cream was nothing! 10 stars for the waitress Melissa . I recommend strongly.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Very good service. Delicious food and drinks are worth the detour!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Restaurant to discover, wide selection of alcohol, impeccable service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Excellent food

★★★★
December 23, 2021

Great service! Food was ok.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

I am surprised by the service at this restaurant, it is crowded and we are served as if it was just us, wow. Lovely welcome, very good food and what can I say about the service. Thanks to all the team...

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Still as good, just the impression that the plates are less full.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Really very good. Super nice atmosphere and our waitress was. Really nice. She knew the menu well and she guided us according to our tastes. Otherwise a little hik for the prices, phewff a few starters and drinks. She gave us a pretty high bill!!! But hey, we loved our evening

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Very nice place for dinner Very good service

★★★★
December 23, 2020

The service is courteous and the food is excellent

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Great food/flavors & service!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Excellent take out, very friendly waitress.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

The tartars are excellent, impeccable service with online ordering.