"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."
