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Ah la Vache

Ah la Vache

4.8(5 reviews)
53.8 km
•$$$

This place is great . Took the family there for a birthday party , Wanted something nice and a…read morelittle different . This is it ! It is located on the cute little main st. so a great place to walk around afterwards . They do 2 types of cheese dinners: 1st in the Swiss Fondue , half the party ordered that it it was fantastic . They give you meats and vegetables to dip . Excellent. 2nd is the Raclette .This is with the semi hard cheese they heat and scrape off onto your plate . Again you are given an assortment of meats and vegetables ,EVERYONE loved this . We have had it in multiple restaurants before and this was as good as any . Service is very good owner is very nice and accommodating ( youngest daughter doesn't eat much so owner said no problem for her to share with my wife ) Something to note . The prices on the menu Include taxes and tip so it is much cheaper than it originally appeared . And you can bring your own wine which makes it even better.

A fabulous dinner in a charming spot. This is one of the few "apporter votre vin" (bring your own…read morewine) restaurants on the main street in Baie St Paul. Also open for lunch, it serves dishes that creatively feature local Charlevoix dairy products. We required a reservation for our Saturday dinner - the place was "complet" - sold out. Nicholas and his wife not only cook and serve, they greet customers and passersby on the street from the outdoor patio. Finally we had a truly great meal in Baie St Paul. Not to be missed by anyone who truly respects the palate!

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Lapin Sauté - Poutine with pulled rabbit

Lapin Sauté

4.3(813 reviews)
34.3 km•Quartier Petit-Champlain
•$$$

Our first meal in QC. And it was memorable in all the best ways…read more Located in the lower part of the city in the midst of all of the tourist shops, you could easily miss this gem. Great atmosphere (we opted for indoor seating since it was rather warm out), excellent service, and food that was easily some of the best we had during our weeklong stay in the city. Definitely try the rabbit. There are a few variations available. We had the Tourte Lapin and the Rable de Lapin along with a fondue to share. Also, some great local beers and a rose cidre to quench our thirst.

A Delicious Lunch in the Heart of Old Québec…read more We stopped into Lapin Sauté for lunch following a wonderful walking tour of Old Québec, and it proved to be the perfect place to relax and enjoy a memorable meal. Both of us opted for the table d'hôte menu, which included an appetizer, main course, dessert, and tea or coffee. We happily paid the small supplement to begin with the Duck Foie Gras served with strawberry-rhubarb jam and brioche--a decision we did not regret for a second. The foie gras was rich and silky, while the sweet-tart jam provided a beautiful contrast. For our entrées, I chose the Pulled Rabbit Poutine with devil's sauce. Comfort food elevated to another level, it was hearty, flavorful, and utterly satisfying. My dining partner selected the Cassoulet with duck sausage and duck leg confit. While the duck was excellent, it was the beans that stole the show--perfectly cooked, deeply flavored, and exactly what a great cassoulet should be. We finished with desserts: a traditional Far Breton for me and a beautifully executed Crème Brûlée for my dining partner. Both were wonderful endings to an already excellent meal. The service was warm and attentive, the ambiance charming and inviting, and the food delicious from beginning to end. Located in the heart of Old Québec, Lapin Sauté is exactly the kind of restaurant travelers hope to discover--authentic, welcoming, and serving food that leaves a lasting impression. Highly recommended, and we would gladly return on our next visit to Québec City.

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Lapin Sauté - Cozy dining room

Cozy dining room

Lapin Sauté - I forget the name, a raspberry and mascarpone treat!

I forget the name, a raspberry and mascarpone treat!

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Aux Anciens Canadiens - Pea Soup

Aux Anciens Canadiens

3.9(455 reviews)
34.4 km•Place Royale
•$$$

Super-helpful to a party of three arriving with two mobility devices. (A party that arrived 20…read moreminutes early.) Great service. Lovely, delicious, comfort-ish food with just enough "I have never tasted anything quite like that!" quality. Also: Despite the restaurant being full of very conversational patrons, our party could all clearly hear one another. So rare in modern restaurants. Top marks, would totally go back.

Definitely a spot for tourists, not foodies. I consider myself both but knew coming in which side…read morewas going to be the target audience. And hey, if you are reading this in English on Yelp, odds are you too are probably a tourist to some degree. I do not see much reason for a local to come here other than if they are hosting a tourist visitor. For the food, the crust on the grandma's pie was flaky and buttery, and the maple pie was a clear highlight. But everything else was just passable considering the price. Reviews mentioning temperature and lack of seasoning are accurate. Presumably it is "authentic", and perhaps true to a local standard of home-cooking, but as a tourist, I would not know! However, you come here for the history and the ambiance, and those are indeed appealing. Service was good as well. My recommendation would be to follow the advice of one of those other reviews and just come here for the dessert: that way, you get all the best aspects of a visit without any of the more lacklustre components.

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Aux Anciens Canadiens - Dining area

Dining area

Aux Anciens Canadiens - Meat pie

Meat pie

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Restaurant L'Orange Bistro

Restaurant L'Orange Bistro

2.6(14 reviews)
53.6 km
•$$

Having just spent 6 nights in the area, we tried as many restaurants as we could while we were…read morethere. On one of those nights, we went to l'Orange Bistro. RESERVATION NEEDED? SURE To play it safe, we called about an hour before we went to ensure they would have space and made a reservation. When we got there, the place was pretty full for a Monday night with only a few tables empty for walk-ins. As such, a reservation was a good thing. However, on our last night in town which was a Thursday and which one would assume would be busier than a Monday, it was pretty quiet. FOOD? HIT AND MISS All restaurant reviews come down to how good the food is. At l'Orange Bistro, this really seems to come down to what you order. For an appetizer, I started with their Migneron Fondant which I really, really enjoyed. So essentially, the meal started on a good step. However, my main dish, which was a daily special (grilled deer or moose meat?), was over cooked and not remarkable in the least. For the missus, it was the opposite with her not enjoying her appetizer much but I believe she enjoyed her main meal more. So, it seems there is quite the disparity in how good the menu items are. If you happen to choose well, you can be in for a treat. But there is a risk you may choose things that aren't as tasty. (Though of course, tasty for one doesn't necessarily mean tasty for others). SERVICE? DEFINITELY MORE OF A MISS There were a few elements that we disliked with our service. The first was that it wasn't attentive in that we had to wait long periods of time to get our servers attention. Our server also did not check with us after our meals were served to ensure everything was correct. To top if off, when it came time for coffee, we asked for decaf which we were advised they only had as 'espresso' which they could do with hot water. As this is the norm for the area and in Quebec City, we said that was fine. She dropped the coffee off but never brought milk or cream and as she disappeared, after waiting a couple of minutes I finally went in and got my own milk. Also, as coffee was included in the meal (table d'hote) she didn't tell us they charge extra to have it as espresso which we found out when we got the bill. It was only a $1 more but we contested it because she didn't advise us of it before hand. She wouldn't change the bill so in exchange for that we simply dropped her tip by that amount. All in all, the service was definitely lacking. Some of it may be due to how busy it was and not having enough staff, but some of it definitely comes down to just not having enough focus on customer service. PRICE Dinner for two with wine was about $90 with tax and before tip. Their web site has their prices but they are not correct. I believe the web site says the table d'hote charge is + $13 when they actually charge you +$14.50 to your main meal. PARKING? IN THE SUMMER MONTHS, GO FOR THE SCHOOL PARKING! There are a few onstreet parking spots which are limited to 30 minutes. There is also a paid parking lot across the street for $5. But if you are visiting in the summer months, park in the school parking lot which is right next to the restaurant. There is a 'P' sign on the street to note it and you can park there for the day for free. --- So, would I got back? If both my appetizer and main dishes would have been bad, I definitely would say no and have given them 2 stars for both bad food and bad service. But as one dish was good, I would probably try something else if I were to return. However, if you are only in town for a night or two, I would suggest one of the other restaurants where you will probably have better luck.

If you want a big satisfying breakfast this is a good option. Nothing to rock your world but if…read moreyou need to be fortified for a day of touring the sites this can check off the box. I had the ham and cheese and salmon omletes on separate occasions. Coffee could be better

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