Bistro B

Coolest place in town! Visiting from Colorado always look for cool liv music. This place was top…read moredrawer

A great old school bar. They have live jazz and friendly staff. The ambiance is excellent and even…read morethou its in a highly tourist area the crowd is mostly locals. Stop by for great jazz and good drinks!

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1608 Bar

4.3(109 reviews)

1.8 km•Place Royale

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.

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Vieux Carré

4.8(6 reviews)

2.1 km•Place Royale

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.

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Alphonse Cuisine & Cocktails

4.4(40 reviews)

1.8 km•Place Royale

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.

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Guédille de crevettes (shrimp salad sandwich)

Shaker’s Cuisine & Mixologie

4.0(24 reviews)

1.6 km

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!

Bar area

Buffalo Chicken Poutine

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Lower seating area

Sapristi

3.9(282 reviews)

1.5 km

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

Delicious calamari.

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Cochon Dingue

4.4(83 reviews)

1.5 km

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 .

Inside bar

CHARLEVOIX PLATE

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Nice view!

La Buchette

4.4(47 reviews)

1.8 km•Place Royale

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.

Casserole

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Café-Bar Artefact

4.4(31 reviews)

2.2 km•Place Royale

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.

Excellent service. Really swanky but also felt comfortably casual. Nice bar. Live music. Good…read moredrinks. Good was decent.

0.8 km•Colline parlementaire

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Cozy fireplace vibes inside

L'Atelier

3.9(144 reviews)

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

Bison tartare- yummy

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I think I'm being a bit nice for giving it a 3 stars. My review is usually based on 2 important…read moreaspects. #1 being the service of utmost importance. #2 taste of food. Service here was average. It was nothing outstanding and nothing bad either. I was the one who walked in to ask for seating and had to ask several times for a highchair. We have a 1 yr old baby. Oh btw there is no changing table in the washrooms. So if you have a baby make sure you request a booth seat. At least this way you can easily change your baby on the booth seat without anyone having to see. Lol. My family ordered: - duck confit - burgers and fries - Meat Pie (DO NOT ORDER THIS!) overall the duck was a good portion but dry and salty. The burgers were apparently the only thing that was good which we had ordered but the fries came out so burnt my husband cut the inside of his mouth with a burnt sharp French fry. His gums inside his mouth actually started to bleed. Omg. Now let's talk about the meat pie which was so rock hard you can probably throw it at somebody and it would literally injure them. The pie crust was ok but the inside of the pie was rock hard meat that was sauceless and dry that chewing this meat made my jaws hurt. Just trying to swallow the meat inside the pie was so disgusting you could not possibly enjoy the food. Ambiance - cute and quaint. Very homey feel inside or you can choose to sit out on the patio where it was so hot. We decided to sit inside for this reason and it was nice and comfortable. Staff service - not bad. But nothing that stood out either. Overall - ok place if you looking for a quick bite. But the food is hit or miss. Your just taking a risk if you eat here. There are still better places within a 2 min walk that you can choose to eat at. And please please please DO NOT order the meat pie unless you want to be chewing rock-hard pieces of meat that is dry and flavorless.

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The place is now called coteau. An excellent experience. Their discovery menu is interesting and…read morekeeps you guessing for every course. Breakfast has great options in their buffet, and I had the best eggs of my life here. Service is exceptional, and the ambiance is very tasteful. Highly recommend if you're looking for a higher end experience in the city.

Loved the ambiance in this restaurant, it's warm and inviting. Eclectic decor. They were very…read moreaccommodating of dietary restrictions. Service was friendly. I would have really liked to come back for the brunch. All of our food was delicious and you can see the artistry of each meal.

Cochon Dingue

4.2

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Cochon Dingue is a chain, which to us Americans usually translates to "don't bother eating here,"…read morebut in true Quebecois form, the Cochon Dingue is simply delicious and not to be lumped in with our said American chains' standards. They serve meals pretty much all day: breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. There is truly something for everyone on their diverse menu, so if you're traveling with kids, extended family, or just picky eaters, this is a guaranteed-to-satisfy-everyone experience. This was our second time eating at this chain (first was another location and 2 years prior). Last time we ate there they offered a prix fixe menu (a set price for three courses), which they may still offer, we just weren't there for dinner this trip. Whether you're looking for something hearty and substantial or light and healthy, you're covered at the Cochon Dingue. Service is good and the ambiance is clean and stylish without feeling stuffy or pretentious. This particular location is off the lobby of a fairly busy hotel, so it may be difficult to get a table during peak dining hours as a walk-in. We were there for a late lunch so we had no issues. The Cochon Dingue is also where I finally tried the ubiquitous "sugar pie" two years ago after I kept seeing it on menus. IF YOU RETAIN NOTHING ELSE FROM THIS REVIEW, please hear me when I say you must order sugar pie immediately if you haven't tried it. I don't care where you get it. Just get it. I have not stopped obsessing over this pie for the last two years, and I owe that all to the Cochon Dingue. Dear Quebec, Your sugar pie should have songs written about it. The world is indebted to you. Sincerely, Me

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Breakfast was delightful. Service was kind and welcoming! I decided to also have dinner later that…read moreevening, again I was incredibly pleased! Food is delicious. The restaurant is clean and has the perfect ambiance for a nice dinner.

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