We visited Au Poste de Traite on Île d'Orléans on a rainy weekday, and it turned out to be such a lovely surprise! The restaurant is really cute and cozy, and there were quite a few groups dining when we arrived, which we took as a very good sign.
When we sat down, we were given a French-only menu, which we unfortunately couldn't understand well. Luckily, the restaurant offers free Wi-Fi for guests, so we were able to use Google Translate. Even better, one of the waitresses was incredibly helpful and patiently gave us a very detailed explanation of the menu. We really appreciated how kind and attentive she was.
We ordered the duck confit salad, the beef burger, and the lobster sandwich, and everything was fantastic. The duck confit salad was my favorite, the duck was juicy and flavorful, the salad was delicious, and the portion was generous.
My husband really enjoyed the beef burger, and my son loved it too. My daughter absolutely loved the lobster sandwich and finished the most of it! Since we were dining with kids, the staff even cut the lobster sandwich into pieces so we could share it more easily, which was such a thoughtful touch.
Overall, we had a wonderful lunch here. Great food, generous portions, thoughtful service, and a really charming atmosphere. We would definitely recommend dining here if you're visiting Île d'Orléans! read more