Chez Tao!

Wonderful jazz bar. Great and well-priced collection of drinks, fantastic atmosphere, excellent…read morestaff. One of the highlights of the city. Check their Facebook page for timing and prices!

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

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1608 Bar

4.3(111 reviews)

2.2 km•Place Royale

When I saw that the 1608 Bar within the renowned Fairmount Château Frontenac landmark hotel was one…read moreof the top cocktail places in all of Canada, I knew that I needed to pay it a visit. The hotel itself had also long been regarded as a must-see in Quebec City, though my friend and I found its lobby underwhelming. The bar, however, was in the back of the main floor and offered stunning views of the St. Lawrence River. We approached the host stand and asked if it would be possible to get a table for two on short notice and without a reservation. While we did not get seats with a view, we were thrilled to secure what seemed to be the lone remaining table. The room was cylinder in shape with a circular bar right in the center. The walls were either windows overlooking the River or bookcases of the classics. There were exposed lightbulbs hanging from the ceiling that provided the only real illumination in the dimly-lit bar. The place had a mix of industrial, rustic, and masculine vibes. It felt almost like a scientist's lair or a professor's library. Our server, Henry, was very refined, yet personable. He helped my friend navigate the mocktail list and ensure she was going to get a concoction that met her needs. Meanwhile, I loved perusing the cocktail list that explained the inspiration behind each of their custom beverages. I immediately selected the Apex, as it included many of my favorite ingredients. The martini had been inspired by The Great Gatsby and was composed of Bistro Vodka, ginger, a passion fruit and vanilla cordial, Suze, pineapple bitters, sesame, and prosecco. The bright yellow drink was topped with a hefty scoop of a ginger-lemongrass foam. The sesame, ginger, and lemongrass gave the drink an exotic, Asian flavor that was as delicious as it was unique. In addition to our drinks, the bar was nice enough to give each table a bowl of potato chips. The couple next to us was going through their snack fairly quickly, so, despite being full from dinner, I figured I needed to at least try a solitary chip. Sadly, they were just plain and nothing out of the ordinary, though they were a tasty rendition for sure. The 1608 Bar was a fun, intriguing, and gorgeous place. It certainly earned its spot of number 41 on Canada's 100 Best Bars list, for its creativity in particular. I would highly recommend grabbing a cocktail there, but I would suggest making a reservation first, as I think that we had just been lucky to get the last table.

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.

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Vieux Carré

4.9(7 reviews)

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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!

Stopped in for cocktails and small bites. The cocktail menu is extensive and features local items…read more The staff were very helpful and friendly. The cocktails were well balanced and delicious. We shared the Lobster Toast and the Cubano Sandwich. Both were wonderful!!!

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Alphonse Cuisine & Cocktails

4.4(40 reviews)

2.0 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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Shaker’s Cuisine & Mixologie

4.0(24 reviews)

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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!

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Sapristi

3.9(282 reviews)

1.6 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(84 reviews)

1.6 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(48 reviews)

2.1 km•Place Royale

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

I was in between two tours and needed a place to grab a quick lunch in the area. I saw La Buchette…read moreand thought its antler lamps, taxidermy, and other wilderness-themed decor seemed like a great way to experience casual, yet modern, Canadian fare. I took the few steps up to the front desk where a host told me that the bar was first-come, first-serve, but that I could look for a spot. Thankfully, there was a stool open right in the middle, so I hopped up and made myself comfortable. The friendly server greeted me with a smile and handed me their vast menu, which included breakfast served until 2:00 pm, which sounded great to me at that moment. I started with a regular coffee, which was surprisingly bold and gave me the wake-up jolt that I needed to make it through another afternoon excursion and a busy evening. For my meal, I ordered the "Les deux œufs", which meant two eggs prepared however I wanted. I opted for scrambled egg whites, and despite forgetting to ask for them more on the well-done side, they were delivered as such. The fluffy whites were also very well-seasoned and flavorful. They were served with roasted Yukon Gold potatoes, which had been coated in an oil that had been infused with fresh garlic and parsley. They were definitely on the greasy side, but were otherwise fantastic. I also had the option to select some sort of breakfast meat or fruit, so I went with the latter, which turned out to be fresh blueberries and strawberries that were kissed with sweetness. Lastly, the accompanying toast was from a real artisan loaf, not a package. It was, honestly, all delicious. Plus, they managed to have all of the food out to me within thirty minutes, even with the crowd and without me asking for a rushed order. I just wished La Buchette was a little closer to home!

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Café-Bar Artefact

4.4(31 reviews)

2.4 km•Place Royale

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.

1.4 km•Colline parlementaire

Tea and adorable timer

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Cozy fireplace vibes inside

L'Atelier

3.9(144 reviews)

Great atmosphere, friendly staffs and great service…read more Tartare was awesome except fries and croutons. Dip Duo was tasty. friends love their cocktails. I had virgin Jack Sparrow but it just tasted like a coca cola with lemon. Ambience was really nice and we had great service and time. The restroom was a surprise that everyone in our table all went to take a look :D.

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!

Bison tartare- yummy

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Noémie D.

9 years ago

Mon restaurant asiatique préféré! Le phat Thai est comme en Thaïlande! Le staff est attentif et l'ambiance chaleureuse. Un incontournable dans le quartier pour sortir manger et prendre un verre en soirée! read more

Vincent T.

212

9 years ago

The cocktails are amazing. The music may be a bit loud but it makes a really nice vibe. Our server was caring and genuine. The food is worth a shot, especially the beef salad and the nems! read more

Les C.

9 years ago

The cocktails were amazing and the food too! Quite busy during dinner time and they don't take reservations, walk-in only. The staff were really nice. read more

Hugo P.

9 years ago

Bonne ambiance, bon drinks, bonne bouffe! Des saveurs qui rappellent la vraie streetfood asiatique! Avenir prometteur, sans aucun doute. read more

Ralph S.

9 years ago

Belle selection des classiques plats asiatiques sous un même toit. Les sandwichs sont particulièrement incroyables. Je m'abonnerais.

Endland K.

4 years ago

I guess the owner just like Asian style so this place has lots of mix Asian stuff but for the food mostly more Thai in their menu...

Jean-olivier P.

9 years ago

Bouffe de rue authentique! Beaucoup d'options végétariens/végétaliens. Excellents cocktails. Un must dans la capitale!

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