This is place was legendary. I love simple, not so fancy places; but have a nice intimate…read moresetting. They always bring out the greatest surprises. I've never been to a place that said they were full for the night at opening. We were luckily enough to get a spot for the next evening, at opening. Worth it. Everyone was really friendly. Our waitress had the drink menu in her head. Just say what you like. We got the heritage plate. Two types of brisket, a sausage, and two types of ribs. It was perfect. Didn't care too much for the sausage but everything was the most tenderest meats I've ever had, as well as tasty. No steak knife needed, but a butter knife was provided. So much food. And I had to save the rest for later. Definitely this place is on the top of my list for favorite bbqs. The Mac and cheese was interesting. It was good and cheesy. There was even cauliflower in it.

Very expensive! OMG! Way over priced! The food is tasteless. 4 pieces of ribs for $44.....no…read moresides! OUTCH!

Amazing! Probably the best food you'll find in old Quebec. Tons of food for the price, and the…read moreservice was fairly quick considering all of the variety of meat ordered. Definitely left happy and full. Tons of flavor and a big reason why I would return to that part of town! 5/5

Had the Quebec table gourmande menu, comprised of 3 courses for CA$65 per person; appetizer had…read morecontrasting and balanced flavors, from the silky richness of the foie gras to the flakiness of the duck on the sweet French toast. The main course included a sauced beef short rib, Cajun-style seared scallops, and BBQ beans and house bacon. The sides of the elotes, Brussels sprouts, and potatoes with parmesan were delicious. For dessert, the Maple syrup pie was a tad rich and saccharine. Service was excellent, though it took time for each item to come.

Food was amazing. Everything tastes very fresh and delicious. The restaurant was busy, but everyone…read moregot their dish really fast.

This place has no right to be as popular as it is. I heard nothing but rave reviews about how it's…read moreso amazing and has the best burgers of all time. Have these people never had a burger before? There's nothing wrong with the burgers here, but there's also nothing right about them. They're burgers. Meat, bread, lettuce, sauces..yep. It's a burger. And it's okay. Bland and by-the-book to a fault. It tasted liked they perfected the art of having minimal flavors and ingredients, as if they were weighing the taste of each in a highly technical way. I forgot I even went here by the next day and was only reminded by pictures I took. It's basically the Quebecois version of whatever one step up from an Applebee's would be, but with a premium price tag and hype. Any other burger in town would probably be just as good if not better. Side was pretty bad. Basically burnt tofu. Service was lacking, but there. I was tended to in the most basic 'there's another table to get through' way possible. Check took a long time to get to me and I ended up just walking up to the counter. Not sure why. There weren't a lot of people there. Tons of seating and a pretty nice view, although that's hard to not have in Quebec City. Can't recommend it with so many other options and delicacies not all that far away. Don't go out of your way to come to this place. Location: 4* Convenience: 2* Service: 1* Product/quality: 3* Aesthetics: 1*

The wood fire pizza is great. We got the margherita and I was happy with it. The French onion soup…read moreis also a good choice.

Fantastic location! I loved the outoor dining right under the Umbrella Alley. We were able to get a…read moretable relatively quickly on a weekday evening. We ordered the pepperoni pizza and French onion soup. Both were just OK for the price. Service was good enough. Ambience was good for families but also could be romantic for a date night. 4/5

Stick to their raw food... the cooked food ( chicken terryiaki was awful bland and dry) fried and…read morebreaded chicken but on the menu it says grilled The sushi's are great very delicious they use fresh ingredients I love the avocado dish just mesclun avocado and lots of yummy tuna and extra crunchy topping without the rice always get that They use real salmon caviar (Ikura) and thé wasabi is so fresh and soft not like most sushi restos Service: can't rate I usually order on Uber eats Ambiance: haven't been inside but will do soon in the new year

Super awesome dope spot 15 min away from old quebec City!! We were able to get reservations for…read moreonly 2 people as we entered there was a long line up but since we had reservations we got seated quickly :) yaaay .. it was crazy busy so that's an awesome sign! Atmosphere: pretty nice and dimmed lights so its super relaxed and romatic .. Food: A1 they had so much options for sushis / makis/ sashimi/ and tons of variety of raw meat and veggies to grill yourself it's an AYCE ! Loved it ! Everything was super fresh except for the broccoli lol they were the frozen ones that were thawed out The bbq was fun I love cooking food myself it takes longer than just eating the food and you get to talk to your partner and enjoy the company while your food's cookin' the only thing I'm super annoyed is that they charge extra for spricy mayo and sauces -.- ... like that's annoying no other Ayce does that! The soft drinks are free though and you had to fill it yourself from the fountain. Their sushi pizza was 5+++ super fresh and I really enjoyed it to its fullest! You can totally get carried away with all the amazing options all one price that's sweeet! Overall, definitely recommend this spot avoid the nonesense prices in old quebec and just drive 15 min you'll enjoy this place as the food is dope fresh service was great and you get good quality Definitely recommend

Darn you Canada! Darn you and your insane good ability to have foods made better than in the Yay…read moreArea! Ha ha ha! You'll know why I'll type this in a bit. Cochon Dingue, The Crazy Pig in French, is a chain of Quebec Provence French restaurants that according to their site combines bistro refinement with the feel of a local laid back atmosphere. It just so happens that I'm typing a review for the original location on Quebec City's Champlain and Traversiers intersection. Of course, you'll see both English and French on the menus, and I felt bad that my French is horrible as I visited Quebec City and Montreal, but remember. San Jose and the Bay Area as a whole are Spanish speaking areas given its history, not French, and while I'm at it, Tagalog and Spanish are way more similar than Tagalog and French. It is nice that the Toronto cousin driving us around can still speak it to a point though. Before I forget, do realize that though there are two entryways, only one of them is really walkable, as the other's closed off. As I insert the old "Yes guys, the ladies are cute" and "Yes ladies, the guys are cute" statements pair, I notice how the place has that simple old school French charm, and I get that hospitality that will always stick with me. I wish I can remember what drink I had as it is pretty, but I do remember ordering a Quebec City pork sandwich (I need to coordinate after all as Mr. John Witherspoon would have wanted) and a pavlova dessert along with the group ordering a deluxe poutine. Oh, remember the "Darn you and your insane good ability to have foods made better than in the Yay Area!" statement I typed up, the second statement of this review? This is in regards of the pavlova. So, the first time I had a pavlova was at an Oakland/Berkeley Japanese restaurant called Iyasare (which I actually reviewed). I told our server that I had a pavlova in/near Oakland, and she asked me to see if theirs is better. Normally, I don't like nuts of some sort with berries in desserts, but this place made me actually like the format because a pavolva isn't so much of a guilt dessert, and with this in mind, I developed now the fondness of nuts with fruits with low guilt/guilt free desserts. I still don't like nuts with fruits in desserts, but that now only applies to guilty desserts. Our server went back to our table and asked if she and everyone else at Cochon made a better pavlova than the one at Iyasare. Seeing that I couldn't lie because Canada, I told her yes, which had her giddy. Go be giddy young lady! Yay Canada getting another food victory! The flaw. Seeing that "They made a better pavlova than my fellow Yay Area residents!" isn't a legit flaw, though my one visit was and is memorable, the one flaw the various locations have in general if I should even call it one is that they add Swiss cheese to their Philly cheesesteak sandwiches. I get that it's to have a healthy cheese, and French is spoken in Switzerland, but adding Swiss to the sandwich is a Philadelphia no-no. Cochon Dingue is quite a fabulous place. If it weren't for the perfect score Toronto places I reviewed, Fran's and Makilala (as Tsujiri is shown all over Canada, which is why I didn't type it up), this would have been my favorite Canadian restaurant. To Canadian residents not in Toronto, I'm sorry that none of your beloved restaurants will ever be my top Canadian spot, but remember. Toronto has the most Filipinos of all of your cities, and of course, I'll have that attachment like they do. At least you can hang your hat on how you have a place that makes a better pavlova than my fellow Bay Area residents! So, for people not from Canada, go check the place out, as it's that good! +/Cochon Dingue is cleverly divine for having some of the best hospitality I experienced, the simple old French charm and really good food. -/"You can't put Swiss cheese in Philly's classic sandwich, everyone!"

Stopped here for lunch during our tour with about 50 minutes to eat before catching our St…read more Lawrence River cruise. After a long morning, I was starving and needed something substantial. I ordered the half rack of ribs, which was a mixed bag. The flavor was good, but several ribs were so burnt they were completely inedible--straight to the discard pile. They came with a well-dressed Caesar salad featuring seasoned croutons and delicious shaved bacon, plus sliced fried potatoes that were crispy and not greasy in the least. The thick layer of BBQ sauce wasn't quite my style--I'm a dry rub girl--but I was too hungry to care much. No photos because I devoured everything. My dining companion had a chicken sandwich she raved about. She ordered a Nordic spritz while I indulged in some Quebec cider. Honestly, I expected more pork options given the restaurant's name, but they fed us quickly and efficiently, which was exactly what we needed. No real complaints except for those burnt ribs. The interior has eclectic, cool-looking decor that's worth checking out. Our waitress provided quick and efficient service as well.

The poutine was terrific, absolutely out of this world. My wife and I split one and then we split a…read moresecond one. Initially we just stepped into the bar to have a beer or two but we began chatting with the two servers and decided to try a Quebec specialty. Boy...they were right. Best poutine, ever. The business was terribly crowded on the outside, but we had the bar to ourselves. Good choices all around!

Great location and service, but mediocre food. I had the pork chop with potatoes gratin and…read morevegetables. It was very good. My son's Caesar salad, however, was drenched in dressing and the chicken was bland. My husband's onion soup was ok, and the poutine was ok, but super salty (as expected, I guess)! I understand this to be a popular tourist spot, so overall I think it was good, but not great.

Good food for burgers, fries, shake, flavored soda and salads…read more Quality was really good, while service is okay, the place is a recommend for its location.

Best poutine in all of QC! I stumbled into the Chic Shack…read morewhile exploring old QC/ Frontenac. The location is perfect and close to everything. I loved my old style poutine forestiere with mushroom ragout, shallots and potato wedges / cheese curds. The size was on the small side, I was fully satisfied with the portion. Other poutine places have ginormous sizes so this was a relief personally. Waitstaff were helpful with translation, younger waitstaff were very polite despite language differences. They do not accept cash at the establishment. I also ordered a latte which was a good pick me up.

This place has a great ambience! There is like a raised platform area next to the windows and…read moredoor, seating below and also at the bar. The food was spectacular! I had the BEST vegetarian burger I have ever had. It was smoky from griddling the party and the bun. My mom had the fish and chips and the batter was perfect, not too thick and very crispy. They have beer flights and the service was also very friendly. We don't speak French and we're greeted kindly.

I like the ambiance of Le Projet as the light jazz music was played; it was very chill and great…read morefor dating or groups would like to have an intimate chat. Compare to other breweries on the street, this is more for people enjoying the drink and relax. Service-wise, all the drinks are written on the blackboard. We did have some language barrier to understand how menu worked. We asked for recommendation based on what we like but the server could not do any recommendations which was pity. We finally decided on the first 2 groups of flights on the menu. Also they decided to close the shop early (1am on Google) because of lack of customers and last drink order was 11pm which didn't give me enough time to order the second round. (Oh well~) The drinks were good and special. The taste was clean and refreshing. We enjoyed all the drinks we ordered. We would love to order more but they are closing. Price was very good compare to Ontario. Love to visit again.

Awesome place to eat on rue Saint Jean! There aren't a lot of chicken places in town, and even few…read moreof the Portuguese persuasion, so kill 2 chickens with 1 stone! This chicken is amazing! Very tender and juicy with amazing flavor. We had the Grillades du Poulet Deux Cuisses. (Grilled chicken thighs). It came with a leg and a thigh as well as coleslaw and fries. The seasoning on the skin was spot on delicious! I'm in Vermont right now, and still thinking about it. We tried some empanaditas as well. They were small, but tasty. We really liked the spicy fry sauce that came with them. Of course, we had a side order of poutine to share between the 3 of us, which (as always) was a tasty gooey sloppy treat. You order at the counter, and they buzz you when your order is ready. The staff are fun and friendly, and were happy to speak English to my wife and daughter, while I practiced my quebecois. Great prices - much lower than everything in Old Quebec, and to be honest, much more delicious. Because it's off the beaten path, there is no line. So glad we came here on our last night!

We were here at a weird time of day, and happened to be the only customers. It was fun to get out…read moreof touristy Vieux Quebec and walk (about a mile) to this place. There is some confusion here: the same people own a meat shop next door with the same name and somewhat limited hours. The restaurant side is open more. The chicken is great. I believe it is BYOB but I might be wrong about that; call if you're wanting to drink. It is the kind of food that tastes good after a week of traditional, heavy Quebecois cooking: spicy and healthy.