Albacore is a few streets off the busy touristy area of Old Quebec City. It is quiet, unassuming, but with great, friendly service and solid food. The braised octopus with potatoes was a standout, as was the gravlax and roasted Iceland cod. Good oysters with understated mignonette sauce. Highly recommend! read more

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Hard to rate this place because the appetizers were amazing but our entrees were not so great. Initial service was super quick but it took about an hour between appetizers and entree so it was a bit frustrating. We had a reservation for 6, and we got seated in a MASSIVE booth/table that could easily fit 10ppl. A little awkward but not a deal breaker. We ordered a few drinks and a bottle of wine to share among us which came out quickly with the apps. While waiting for the entrees, our wine got warm as there wasn't an ice bucket that was given to us but wouldn't matter much because we finished our drinks by the time the food came out. The entrees were not as good- combination of personal preference and the way it was cooked. For the pasta, I thought it would be noodle shaped but it was shells- kinda a disappointment. A friend ordered the pork and shrimp plate and was told it was very dry/overcooked overall. The veggies side was what we talked about after the meal with how good it was. Not sure if I'll be coming back but they do have a rotating menu so hopefully there are better dishes coming up. read more

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Albacore was a gem of a find in Quebec City. The food was out of this world good. The staff was friendly the environment was open air with a good view and kind of off the main drag which was good. Definitely give it 5 stars. We tried a little bit of everything and were very satisfied. read more

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Quaint little restaurant in Quebec City. This was my first time in QC, and was walking distance from our hotel. The ambience was great, and the staff super attentive and welcoming. The food was ok, and it's really the only reason I would knock 1 star off. The dashi & dumplings were average, but nothing I got too excited about. The halibut for 2 was definitely a portion for 2, but I found the halibut a bit dry and rough. However, my wife found it to be perfect, so YMMV. Pricing was reasonable, and the vibe was right. There was adequate spacing between us and other patrons as well so it felt intimate, but not claustrophobic. It's a cute spot for a date night if you're craving seafood. read more

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Menu is different than online. I suspect because of what fish is available. Everything we ordered was awesome. Shrimp roll, tomahawk pork and shrimp, halibut platter for two. The sever was wonderful!! We had reservations at 5 and the place filled up fast. read more

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Very good food. I had the swordfish it was amazing. I also had the sangria with peach and that was wonderful as well. The service was great. They needed another person on staff, but the two who were running tables did fine. Ambiance - just okay. I would like it better if it was on a quieter street. Maybe someday they'll move the restaurant. Don't miss out on the food though, you won't regret it. read more

Albacore - Swordfish with peaches, pistachio and turnips. - Seafood Near Me - Ville de Québec, Quebec

Amazing food and wine. Benoit was a super host. Looking forward to going back there again. read more

Albacore - Seafood Near Me - Ville de Québec, Quebec

What a treat! This is a remarkable find in a city known for its cuisine! Relaxed atmosphere, great service and delicious food- they win the trifecta! Etienne the person working the bar was welcoming and helpful in food selections. read more

This was our first night in Quebec City and it was wonderful. Keep in mind the elevations of QC. I am, admittedly, badly out of shape and even though the distance didn't look bad it was way up hill. There is an elevator that can help with the elevation. Logistics aside, this place was wonderful. My husband and I shared a dozen New Brunswick oysters that were delicious. I preferred the house mignonette, while my husband loved their spicy house sauce. I went all in on shellfish and got the PEI mussels and fries (with mayo, Belgian style), while the husband tried their beef tartare with salad. We both adored the dishes and the service was excellent. Highly recommend! read more

We came here for dinner with reservations and were quickly seated at an outdoor spot. Our waiter was very comfortable speaking english and seemed to be waiting on the majority of the tables, at least the outdoor ones from what we could tell. We ordered the Sangria Passionfruit with Prince Edward Island Oysters as starters. For our first main we got the Nova Scotia Scallops (served topped with caviar and on top of fried potato, alongside shrimp, asparagus, and fresh greens) For our second main, we got Rigatoni (with octopus, chicken, prawn tails, zucchini, schmaltz, browned onions, and fresh greens) Sangria Passionfruit: drink was pretty good and balanced, not too sweet or two sour Raw Oysters: they were fresh and had a pretty mild flavor. they had a homemade bqq sauce which was just ok, Nova Scotia Scallops: highlight of the dish was that the scallops and shrimp were perfectly cooked. The potato was a little gritty in the center. The sauce and the asparagus/greens overall was under seasoned. Rigatoni: The octopus was hands down the most tender I've ever had (although not sure everyone will prefer that). The chicken was really dry. The prawns were super tender and had really complex flavor, especially in contrast to the shrimp from the other dish. The happy surprise of the dish was the rich sauce that was sweetened by the onions and schmaltz. In general, this was a lot more food than I expected and looking back, I wish the chicken was omitted, and the rigatoni was replaced by some nice crispy bread to soak up the onions and sauce. Our expectations may have been too high, and for the price point and for what they were trying to achieve, they didn't quite hit the mark. There were some high points but also low points. read more

Pretty cool spot right in quebec city. It has an awesome atmosphere as we sat on the deck outside. The food was delicious although a bit pricy. The chicken club was ground up chicken patty, not chicken breast. The halibut appetizer was delicious. Took a while to get our food but we enjoyed the atmosphere read more

The food was creative, sensational, and unbelievably flavorful! Our server, Audra, absolute best! It's outside of the touristy area, so it's a nice change. read more

No AC on premise so order a cool drink. The waiters double as bartenders and they are good. My dry martini with vodka was a killer. Try the moules and frites. 1 kg of these bad boys will feed two hungry adults and our very hungry 6 yo kid! We also had the sashimi appetizer which was excellent. Hubby got an entree of pork belly and clams which was divine and our bellies went bursting. Nicely done! read more

This place was amazing. The swordfish atop the lobster sauce risotto was my favorite thing I ate the entire trip (Toronto, Quebec City, Montreal). read more

Top 5 meal I have ever had. Probably the best seafood restaurant I have eaten at. We had an Indian style salmon, seared tuna, mushroom pasta and a bomb of chocolate for dessert. It was creative and delicious. Cannot recommend this place enough. My kids loved it too. Not cheap but worth every penny read more

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A hip, cozy place perfect for those with refined palettes! If you want fresh, great quality, and carefully designed plats AND avoid the tourist trap that's Old Quebec, this is the place to go. It has a clean, open kitchen where the smell of fish seeps through the air. Lighting is warm and comfy. Wait staff is very professional and friendly. I ordered the pan seared salmon. The fish was perfectly cooked--it fell apart on my fork but the skin is savory and crispy. The fish sits atop green pea purée which gives you a smooth and light texture and really brings out the sweetness of the salmon. The marinated mussels and pickled Tabasco peppers give you that kick at the end of a bite. My mother got the marlin steak--again cooked perfectly with a rare, melt-in-your-mouth middle. The fennels paired with the Granny Smith apples made the fish extremely aromatic, quite an unexpected but tasty complement. Well thought-out. Well put-together. Creative. Delicious. Hope I can come back here again. read more

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Literally the best seafood I have had in my life! And the waitstaff young man was super nice as well. I will fly back to Quebec City to eat here again. Merci! read more

Albacore - Seafood Near Me - Ville de Québec, Quebec

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Came here during a weekend trip to Québec and found this on a couple lists of places to eat. We were not disappointed! We arrived on the first day they opened up the patio so the service was quite slow at first, however, the server was lovely and we were on holiday and in no hurry. We ordered the ceviche, octopus, cod, and Niçoise salad. All fresh and delicious. The cod was perfectly steamed in a fragrant mushroom broth, the salad was generous, and don't get me started on the dessert! We ordered a chocolate mousse with orange and everything about it was fantastic. Definitely recommend this place if you enjoy seafood and a menu that uses fresh, seasonal ingredients. read more

Extraordinary dishes, clever and adventurous. Each one delicious! The duck was perfect. Swordfish a bit hit a la sriracha, again wonderful. Highly recommended! read more

Albacore - Seafood Near Me - Ville de Québec, Quebec

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How do I start this review with enough exuberance! On out first night in Quebec we found this gem on yelp and ventured out for a meal after travel from Montreal. Entering expecting a quick bite to eat and return for needed nights rest, we left having our most memorable and satisfying meal in all of our travels!! The staff was so welcoming accommodating and friendly! The menu was small and focused on delivering the very best dishes of fresh and inventive seafood. The wine list beckoned us to order several bottles, more pleased with each breach of the cork. Wow what an experience!!!! Truly a life memory, as much for the care we received from the staff as the food. We WILL be back read more

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The service was excellent and the set up of the restaurant is nice. They have a cute outdoor space with nice views. The ingredients are fresh, however the flavor profile was not for us. I ordered the salmon which had olives in the quinoa and the only thing I tasted was the olive throughout the entire dish. My husband ate the veal octopus pasta, the pasta was cooked perfectly but the flavor was different and not his preference. read more

Delightfully hip restaurant off the beaten tourist path in Quebec City. My fish dumplings were out of this world and served in the most exquisite bowl. I could have eaten twice as many. My husband thought his rabbit was good, not spectacular, but again, Albacore specializes in seafood, so perhaps stick with seafood. The oysters were sweet, both raw and Rockefeller style. Seating was a bit tight, and I'm thankful we had a spot by the window at the end of a long bench. Otherwise, I would have felt crammed (like the couple to my right). Little touches in decor and [presentation were tasteful and refined, but also playful and elegant. I would return in a heartbeat and highly recommend! read more

The service was very enthusiastic! The waitress enjoyed the opportunity to practice English with us. Thus, this is (was) not a tourist visited restaurant. The space covers two rooms with views to the north, which are nice. Began with PEI mussels, that were just right - just briney enough, just sweet enough. Great. The swordfish was served over risotto with corn and fava beans. The swordfish was very good (a tad salty), and the risotto was well cooked. But it lacked some zing. The scallops were very good in terms of flavor and preparation and were well cooked. The diced apples were tasty but a too sweet overall. In general, the dish wound up lacking. It needed more flavor and textural contrasts, like some nuts and heat and herbs. read more

Went for a quick drink and appetizers based on recommendation from our B&B host. We had heard good things so maybe expectations were too high. We had the sweetbreads, octopus, and scallops. Sweetbreads were great and the portion could have easily been a main portion so for $16 is great value. The other two dishes were a bit of a let down with both being lukewarm at best and slightly undercooked. The octopus didn't have much flavour and rhe scallop with peanuts and celery purée didn't quite work. It is a cool spot and is brand new so hopefully they find their legs and can do well. They have lots of potential. read more

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This was such a fantastic meal. The service was fantastic but it was really the food that made everything shine. We started with the ceviche and pork belly appetizers. Both were amazing. The ceviche was well marinated and the pork belly the best I've ever eaten. Then we went on to the seared fish. So good. Lovely combination of cold and hot with the sorbet. We then had the fried cod. The fish was flaky and lovely in a creamy curry sauce. (I'd wait to eat this last before the others as the spices are fairly string when compared to the other dishes We finished our meal with a wonderful creme brulee. Note: Trust your waiters, they actually give you an honest opinion about what is good. read more

Wow! It really doesn't get much better than this. As it is at their sister L'Affaire est Ketchup, the food is amazing. Service was incredibly friendly and enthusiastic, and, as at their sister restaurant, completely unpretentious. Such a wonderful combination of original and fantastic cooking and presentation, fun atmosphere, and low prices. I hope to return to Quebec City so that I can eat at Albacore again! read more

We went there looking for seafood and gluten free options. Great service, nice people, completely accommodating. Good wine recommendation!

Great place for late time drinks. Only had drinks and duck charcuterie app which was great.

Best marlin and salmon i've had in 24 years! Excellent service and great atmosphere. 10/10 recommend.

This was an excellent restaurant. Very small with a unique menu. My wife had the summer squash tortellini. I had the halibut. The sauce in each dish was amazing. Both dishes were excellent. read more

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We tried to go here two nights in a row but they were full, finally got a reservation which we were really excited about. We were seated in an unlit part of the restaurant and ordered two drinks, an appetizer and two entrees. The drinks came and were good but then the appetizer and one entree came out. The second entree never arrived, not after 30-40 minutes. The appetizer (burrata) and one entree (blue marlin) were fine but nothing spectacular. We ended up cancelling the entree and the server seemed shocked and gave a meek apology. We asked for our check and when it came the two drinks were left off which we thought was a nice way of repaying us for the fact that the timing and service was so terrible but then the waiter came back and said that he had made another mistake and had left off our beverages so we were ultimately charged for both. For a very incomplete experience and penultimate dinner on our trip, it was very disappointing especially considering I had heard wonderful things and the restaurant is very cute; I'm also struggling to understand how an appetizer, one entree and two drinks rang in at over $80! Maybe just an off night but unfortunately we are visiting and this was a one-time experience. Too bad! read more

Excellent dishes with a great view. Meals served extremely warm! Overall great food and highly recommend the sweetbreads if available. The mushroom risotto is also a must. read more

This is definitely the best restaurant that I've been to since arriving in Quebec. That's saying a lot considering the food everywhere we've been has been great. The halibut and swordfish dishes were both delicious...great attention to detail. Friendly staff, beautiful and tasty dishes! read more