Everybody who visits Quebec City knows of the historic Frontenac Hotel. It is so stately and…read morebeautiful that it may seem off-limits to those who are not staying there. However, 1608 Bar is accessible to visitors. After a day of exploring the city, we stopped in for a drink and were rewarded with a beautiful bar area with lots of comfortable seating and a world class view of the river. The drinks were imaginative and lovely. Snacks were promptly served, and the wait staff couldn't have been kinder. Highly recommend.

Cozy and expensive. Terrific food was not expected. Very busy Sunday night and service was…read moreextremely slow and haphazard . We sat at a table. I wish I had taken pictures of our selections of meat and cheeses because they were really excellent. Saturday evening we sat at the bar for drinks and the service was better and more attentive.

This was our favorite spot in Vieux Quebec. It's a slightly hidden cocktail bar behind Bistro…read moreL'Orygine. You make a separate reservation and then enter through a black door and green curtain. Service is phenomenal. The bartenders and weight staff, as well as manager, all greet and serve you. They are extremely knowledgeable, and I love their forward thinking. They only use local ingredients for their drinks. If it doesn't grow in Canada or Quebec, they do not use it. So they do not use things like citrus. Instead, they come up with other ways to bring the flavor into their cocktails and food. And definitely try some food! We went for the drinks, but the food blew our minds. We got some mixed tapa plates and loved it all- especially the homemade beef jerky. The back patio is so nice during the summer. And the inside is a definite vibe. Can't wait to go back!

Hidden away subtly next to the well regarded L'Orygine restaurant is a place that takes things into…read morea unique direction: using all Canadian ingredients to prepare finest cocktails and food. That means, no basic ingredients like citrus are used. That's basically telling the bartender they cannot make 99% of cocktails in mind and have to take risks to make something tasty happen. That concept in itself is a recipe to create things that will be genuinely and authentically Canadian. In other words, experimentation at its finest. Opened in 2024 by the team behind Quebec City's only 2 Michelin starred restaurant, Taniere, this is now the spot to be for those in the know. So, how is trial and error going of crafting something genuinely Canadian? Cocktails are superb on both taste and presentation. The food is remarkably plated with extremely high quality ingredients. Everything tastes excellent. If that's not enough, the entire interior looks like a very private club and the team of servers and bartenders is superb and welcoming.

There was an unexpected blizzard on a Wed night in Early April after we left the spa. With hail and…read moresnow hitting my face, my mission was to find a place for my family to eat when almost every place is either closed or full. One lady in lower town took special delight in telling me "sorry, we're all full tonight", while I stood there with numb fingers and a raw red face where hail hit my face moments before. I passed Alphonse many times the last few days but tonight, instead of just passing through, i stopped in to look inside as another customer held open the door waiting for me to enter as he exited. So naturally, I went in. I was afraid they were about to close, but the hostess was welcoming and with a warm smile, showed us to our seats. The food was so good! We ordered the French Onion soup. My kids loved that the bread in the soup was still crunchy and not soggy. The baked Brie was a delicious start of what is to come next. My entree was the low temperature salmon. It was the chef's special (they call it inspiration of the chef). It was a salmon dish that is lukewarm. The salmon was so tender, it melted like butter in my mouth. It was a decent portion too. We got dessert to share- crème brûlée- also good! Ambience is smart casual.

Excellent lunch here today. Loved the cocktails and the tuna salad was amazing and good portion…read more The only negative was sitting outside on the wooden deck planks. Very distracting when waiter walks by and noisy. We moved from an inside table because it was very noisy. Service was good.

Such a pleasant experience! The server was on point in seating us and helping us in deciding on…read morechoices of which Shaker to order. I ordered the Bloody Crown with a Buffalo Chicken Poutine. Both the combination was amazing. The outdoor seating was really refreshing. The street seating added to the ambiance. A definate go to try their Shakers!

The first thing we did after arriving in Quebec and checking into our hotel was find a place for…read moredrinks and appetizers. Shaker's Mixology was a good find on the busy main street. There is a very large list of drinks, many of which are mixes I'd never heard of. The one I liked the most was the raspberry mojito. Appetizers were very good also, especially the baked Brie. There's a large bar and it's pretty lively here at night. A fun stop!

Everything was absolutely amazing! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the presentation was…read morebeautiful. I can't wait to come back and try more dishes. Keep up the great work!

Whatever cake comes w the kids menu is the best cake I've had in my entire life. Otherwise the…read moreambiance is fine. The location is okay and the staff was friendly (thanks Isaac). The fungi pizza was bland, we needed red chilli flakes. The burrata bruschetta was fantastic, and otherwise the sauce in the pasta was better than usual. Definitely try it. I

Good French Onion Soup. Good Burgers. Great service. It can be a little pricey. It wasa little…read moreloud in there at times. The voices echo quite a bit.

Tartare is wonderful , so is the French onion soup . I did not expect an Unisex Bathroom experience…read morethough. It's Understandable that located on a busy tourist street .

Food was very good. Very good service. Clean inside with a cool interior and would eat here againread more

Probably one of the best brunches, my sister and I've ever had! Our server was great, friendly and…read moreon top of everything. I asked her if I should get the big platter that they had there and she said yes! it was really good , look at the pictures, oh my God I could not get through all of it. It was just the best cheese omelette. The meats were good. The French toast with caramel sauce and berries was fantastic. I don't know what else to say and then there was a potato fried thing oh my God.

Dropped in for luncheon. Ther weee able to accommodate our party of 8 in essentially a private…read morespace. Delightful, attentive service and amazing food. Only hiccup was some confusion about a second reservation for tea in another date.

Words cannot describe the warmth and comfort of visiting this restaurant on a cold winter day,…read morecuddled up next to their fireplace drinking some of the best hot chocolate you've ever had. Nothing will come close to comparing! We heard good things about the hot chocolate here and wanted to check it out for ourselves after being out in the cold all day. We chose the spiced hot chocolate, as recommended by our server. It was absolutely delicious-- rich, flavorful, creamy, and everything that a hot chocolate should be. Although the price was a bit steep, we had enough for 4 small cups and it came with two scones and whipped cream on the side. We also got two "biscuits", which we thought were going to literal biscuits, but ended up being small pastries which were both tasty! We were lucky enough to snag the seats right next to the fireplace which ended up being the perfect way to spend an hour hanging out. We ended up coming back for a light dinner the same day and also really enjoyed our time. There was a live pianist performing which really elevated the dining experience. We started things off with some oysters, which honestly were some of the best I've had in a very long time. The dipping sauce was a bit strange and untraditional for me, but it was perfect with just a bit of lemon juice. We also got a burger to share, and when they accidentally brought out a side salad instead of the fries we requested, they let us keep the salad and brought a huge entire order of truffle fries for us (!!!) Canadians really have some of the best fries too because these were perfectly crispy and honestly didn't even need dipping sauce. The burger also didn't disappoint and was savory goodness. I wish we tried this place sooner! Would highly recommend, even if you're not staying at the hotel itself.

We had a reservation and sat at the bar on Saturday night. All the bartenders were very friendly…read moreand attentive. The vibe is very upbeat and cocktail bar. We ordered the tuna tartare... The french fries were great. We also had the truffle mac & cheese, which was pretty good. I ordered a Caesar salad without chicken and they messed up the order and didn't put any dressing on it but did put chicken on it. But they offered to remove it from the check so no problems!

Love the food. Love the server. Love the ambience. Great time. Will definitely go back.read more

The onion soup was something you will dream about. Beer selection great, ambiance and service…read moreimpeccable. Definitely recommend!

OniOn SoooouuP! +…read more Ambiance is oLd as in hundreds of years, very cozy, dark stone walled cave-like open bar-kitchen and 2 tiny DRs. Low ceilings with some U$D on a door way, tiny rooms that add to the warm atmosphere. They surprisingly have narrow and deep subterranean levels ( not DR ). On warmer and not rainy days, a few tables are on a made do sidewalk patio. OA maybe the oldest pub in QC. ++. Food is pub fare. OA is known for their French Onion Soup and that's what I came for. They do serve draft beers. I was happy to find OA serving FOS as many places in the uptown didn't serve it yet ( I was told it's too warm .... Ummm it's 50-65F and rainy! ). The FOS was hot, cheesy and flavorful! It wasn't too salty and light on onions. I would've liked a bit more onions but very much enjoyed it! +. Price seemed fair enough for this hot and flavorful FOS on this cold rainy day. ++. Service was prompt, friendly and cheerful! =. Parking is challenging in this old cobble stone city. There are several paid lots in a (long) walking distance. Enjoy! MY RATINGS - -- Inhumane -- Disgusted - Don't bother = Missed the Mark + Good ++ Better +++ EDIBLE...WHERE have you been all my LiFe!