The Joli Vent Resto - Waterloo

The restaurant has a cozy and intimate atmosphere, making it perfect for both a romantic dinner and group gatherings. The food was delicious and plentiful, with a menu that offered a variety of interesting options. We ordered sweetbreads, scallops, and pasta, all of which were of great quality and came with tasty vegetables. Our only complaint was that the staff stacked our plates when clearing the table, which was a big faux pas.

The diner was fantastic with excellent attention to detail. The menu was changed to highlight seasonal flavors, and the breakfast was also delicious.

The Joli Vent is open for dinner only three days a week. We stopped on numerous occasions before we found out their hours It is the Festival du Canard they present a menu with variations of the duck The duck soup was very well balanced, the main was a duck breast with a blueberry sauce. The accompanying vegetables were perfect, amazing what a good cook can do with potatoes. My partner is vegetarian so that she prepares her a Moroccan dish. Nicely spiced and hearty. The host hit a moderate price Bordeaux 50% less than the one we looked at and we were not disappointed. Overall, the ambience was very well maintained Victorian era buildings, which also serves as an inn. We'll return happy.

The Joli Vent Resto was basically recommended to us by our hosts from La Venise Verte B&B, as well as the nearby information centre's clerk. It was our last evening in Knowlton. My wife and I wanted to cap our stay by enjoying a formal...dining experience. We understood that the menu at The Joli Vent changes monthly. So, if you're reading this today, and it's not August chances are the menu will have been updated. We made our reservations (highly recommended) and were greeted cordially. We had a lovely table for two by the window. Our hostess provided the menu along with the wine list. Again, the menu is prepared for that month. Chef Hans selects seasonally grown products (mostly local) and prepares them with extreme care. We are always aware of how we are treated and rate each location/establishment by the quality of customer service. So, basically, if customer service is poor, the quality of food from the kitchen will also be equally reflected. The Joli Vent Resto surpassed all our expectations... to some extent. Before I begin to tell you about the food, Knowlton (Lac Brome) is well known for their duck (canard). We had already experienced it elsewhere, so decided to try something different. Now, let's chat about the food: The menu is not extensive, but well thought out, both in the starters and main (entrées). My wife decided on the braised pork shank. I chose to bless my taste buds with the lamb stew. My wife's meal was absolutely superb (I tried it, of course). On the other hand, I was unpleasantly surprised. The stew was completely overpowered by the red wine used in the sauce a bit too much. And, perhaps a bit too long sitting on the stove. Lamb cuts are fairly delicate. It doesn't take much to spoil it. The sauce was a somewhat bitter. And the meat was chewy. The chanterelle mushrooms (even more delicate) were black and faded into the background. Tasteless. Now, I could have sent it back, but wanted to give it time for my taste buds to accustom perhaps to some flavour I hadn't had before. It didn't work, and I partially finished it. All in all, we still enjoyed the experience of trying something different. For dessert, my wife chose to decline. I, on the other hand, went with the cheese plate. Let me be very specific, it is a lovely cheese plate! Just the right amount of cheese, perfectly selected with appropriate accoutrements. We completed the evening with espresso (awesome) and cognac. Now, for the ambience: The décor is relaxed and nicely decorated. The table linen is fresh and soft. Cutlery well kept and clean. Flowers by the window were also fresh. Bottom line: Would we go back? Absolutely! Would we recommend it? Without hesitation! Did we enjoy it? Yes we did... and so will you!

During a recent bike trip with Discovery Bike Tours, we stayed at a lovely Auberge in Lac Brome. The setting was beautiful, with tranquil grounds and an outdoor pool just a half mile from the lake. The dinner, prepared by the owner who is an award-winning chef, was outstanding. The lamb Merguez sausages on couscous and salmon were delicious and expertly cooked. The meal started with a tomato basil soup and fresh green salad with house-made vinaigrette. Dessert and coffee were also fantastic. The lodging and dining experience was a real treat, and the breakfast the next morning with fresh fruits, yogurt, croissants, and herbed scrambled eggs was excellent. This auberge is a must-visit for anyone looking for a beautiful spot in southern Quebec.