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    La Planque

    4.5 (36 reviews)
    PriceyFrench, Bars
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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Foie gras terrine
    Bernard N.

    We don't go very often to Quebec City but with COVID measures in place, it is a good opportunity to support Canadian chefs and businesses, isn't it? I had never heard of this restaurant before. Maybe because it's outside the city core. What a discovery! We will make sure to visit that restaurant more frequently. It's like a real gem hidden in the ground. Let's talk more about it. The entree, I choose, with the smoked mackerel mayonnaise, set the tone for a fantastic meal. The mix of boudin, celeriac, marinated onions and mayonnaise has everything to bring you to the seventh sky. This is what it did for us. For those who prefer something sweeter, the foie gras terrine with orange marmelade is also a fine choice. The crusted sweetbread was no less satisfying. The flank steak, that followed, surprisingly accompanied by a lobster bisque butter bringing another layer of saviour, worked pleasantly well with the beef. The two desserts on the current menu have to be shared, believe me! Even for someone who is not crazy about chocolate (it does exist!), the chocolate mousse is so light and fluffy that I would order it anytime. The other dessert, fresh strawberries and yoghurt mousse, was the right choice for me to end such a wonderful meal. The service was up to par. Don't hesitate asking any questions you may have about the dishes and/or the recipes! The wine list is a bit thin but offers nevertheless a good selection of white and red wines. Make sure, if you decide to go there, to book well ahead of time as capacity inside is limited.

    Incredible. Everything was truly delicious & beautifully prepared. Lovely service as well. We got the oysters, heirloom tomato salad and arancini for appetizers (not pictured). Arancini was our favourite of the bunch. Scallops with lobsters bisque and the flank steak were our mains paired with two cocktails. So good and for the cost, we were highly impressed. Beats out most restaurants in Vancouver

    Street side seating is popular
    Craig H.

    I love to get away from the tourist areas when I visit Quebec and after reading reviews in several leading publications was looking forward to visiting. We were not disappointed. The vibe was both a little rough and upscale. The menu had something for everyone and was creatively prepared. That it was delicious goes without saying. The staff and the bar tender were both happy to talk about the restaurants creations. A very pleasant evening. It took a few minutes to get an Uber but the evening was pleasant and watching the neighborhood go by was a nice after dinner event.

    Foi gras
    Melissa G.

    Found this restaurant close to the airbnb we stayed in. Went on a Friday night and we made a reservation in case it's busy, but you can probably get by without one. The service is superb, friendly, patient, and great explanation of the menu (they served us in English and have an English menu). We ordered two their gin cocktails, both are delicious and we went for a second round. For starters, we had foi gras, scallop, heirloom salad with duck ham. Foi gras is a much try, so is the scallop. For main course, I highly recommend their "catch of the day", ours was cod cooked with risotto with a little bit of sour taste. "Surf n' Turf" was delicious as well with octopus, tomato sauce. We also had the mushroom pasta and I really enjoyed it.

    Codfish fritter with squid ink

    A very nice romantic restaurant. Great atmosphere, nice staff. Reasonable portions but on the small side. Their fois gras! Oh my!!

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    Stellar experience. Food was innovative and flavorful. Hip, fun ambience. Our server Marie was so knowledgeable and warm.

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    Le Lapin Sauté - Poutine with pulled rabbit

    Le Lapin Sauté

    4.3(793 reviews)
    2.6 km
    $$$

    Visiting Quebec City. We found Le Lapin on Yelp!…read more We ordered the to-share plate. Wow! The plate was filled with delicious goodness including duck, rabbit, hummus, vegetables etc... I also had a great Seatea Kombucha made from Nordic sea buckhorn. Great lunch experience. Service was fast, friendly and efficient.

    Make reservations. It's quite intimate inside and fills up quick. Staff speak both French and…read moreEnglish and knew to give us menus in English. Absolutely adorable restaurant outside and inside. You feel like you're in a rabbit burrow. The decor is carefully thought out and charming. The pulled rabbit poutine was great with a mustard sauce instead of the brown gravy you usually get with poutine. The small appetizer poutine was already the perfect size to share along with our smoked duck winter salad and onion soup. Onion soup was made with ale and was covered in cheese. The only thing was that I wished the soup had more broth than cheese. But the onions were tender and cooked down thoroughly. The cheese pull you get is foot long! The broth had a depth of flavor that is not replicated elsewhere. I had the honey pie years ago and remembered that it was sweet, but very good. We didn't have room for dessert, but the maple amaretto creme brulee sounded amazing. All in all, a great meal everytime.

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    Le Lapin Sauté - Cozy dining room

    Cozy dining room

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

    I forget the name, a raspberry and mascarpone treat!

    Le Lapin Sauté - Beautifully decorated outside

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    Beautifully decorated outside

    La Bûche - Casserole with spinach, mushrooms, potatoes, sausage, pork, cheese curds, and eggs along with toast

    La Bûche

    4.2(914 reviews)
    2.4 km
    $$

    What' a fun and unique eating experience in the heart of Old Quebec City. Th decor and ambience was…read moretrue Quebec and that's it charm. The service was both English and French and they offered to take our parkas away. That's a nice considering how bulky these jackets are in the winter. While the food was a little slow I thoroughly enjoyed sampling some traditional Quebec flavours. It reminded me of my childhood. Be warned though.... This is a super popular place. If you don't have a reservation plan on waiting at least 20 minutes.

    Step into Canadiana! This spot is perfect for a big group brunch, Quebec style! The minute you walk…read morein your see Bonhomme and a bunch of plaid. I booked resos for six of us here on vacation as I heard this spot fills up quickly. We sat at one of their picnic benches in the center room. The decor is awesome, it's filled with ski hill imagery, toboggans, sugar shack stuff, and animals you'd catch in a Canadian forest. I ordered the breakfast of eggs, sausage, toast and hashbrowns with a side yogurt. The breakfasts are HUGE so you can easily share with someone else if you're not in the mood to eat a full one yourself. The eggs were cooked perfectly, the toast buttered and fluffy, the hashbrowns were cooked well and seasoned well which is such a bonus as I find sometimes hashbrowns are lacking a lot. The side yogurt was surprisingly the highlight for me! It came with maple syrup, fruit and granola. I absolutely devoured it! The service was great here too, and they came by with drip coffee top up! They know their audience. I would 100% go back here!

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    La Bûche - Inside of restaurant

    Inside of restaurant

    La Bûche
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    Cider

    L'Affaire Est Ketchup - Sweetbreads - a must get

    L'Affaire Est Ketchup

    4.6(218 reviews)
    1.6 km
    $$$

    It was truly one of the most special dining experiences we've ever had…read more From the very beginning, everything felt intentional and warm. We started with Limbo Yuzu and lime Montellier, light, refreshing, and perfectly balanced. Sharing the riz d'agneau set the tone for the evening. It was rich, comforting, and absolutely unforgettable. For the mains, my fiancé chose the conkie filet de bœuf, and I had the fruits de mer. Both dishes were exquisite. The filet was tender and deeply flavorful, while the seafood plate felt elegant, fresh, and beautifully composed. Every bite told was perfect. Dessert was the perfect finale. The brownie with chantilly was indulgent and satisfying, and the crème brûlée was silky, delicate, and flawlessly caramelized. Truly, every single bite was amazing. What made the experience even more meaningful was the staff. They were incredibly attentive, kind, and genuinely passionate, taking the time to explain the menu thoughtfully in both French and English. We felt welcomed, cared for, and completely present in the moment. This wasn't just a meal; it was an experience. Pure chef's kiss. We will remember this evening for a very long time and cannot recommend this place enough to anyone visiting Québec City.

    Brilliance cooked on two home ranges. The service was funny yet incisive, the atmosphere is…read morecompletely relaxed, and the food... oh dear Lord, the food. The sweetbreads are a must, the duck was absolutely genius, and the seafood main was off the charts good. I don't know if there are any better restaurants in Quebec City, but I guarantee you no one was having more fun than we were. This is exactly the kind of fine dining that makes me come back again and again. Great atmosphere, playful attitudes, and genius on plates. My better half and I seriously discussed whether or not we should retire to Quebec City just do that we can enjoy this brilliance more often. WOW.

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    L'Affaire Est Ketchup - How do they of all of that in THIS space???

    How do they of all of that in THIS space???

    L'Affaire Est Ketchup - Shrimp and focaccia appetizer was unreal

    Shrimp and focaccia appetizer was unreal

    L'Affaire Est Ketchup - Wine choice of the night

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    Le Billig - Salad with grilled veggie crepe (La Provence)

    Le Billig

    4.4(670 reviews)
    2.0 km
    $$

    We visited Le Billig from Los Angeles with a reservation at 6 PM on a Sunday evening. The…read morerestaurant wasn't busy, and we were seated immediately. It's conveniently located near Old Town's main attractions, as well as other food spots and shops. The ambiance inside is lovely, and the staff was welcoming and friendly throughout our visit. We ordered the French onion soup and a classic crêpe with egg, ham, cheese, and seasonal vegetables. The French onion soup was absolutely outstanding--easily one of the best I've ever had. The crêpe was equally delicious and far better than what we typically find back home. The only options for the egg were scrambled or over-easy, which felt a bit limited. Also worth noting: no Coke Zero, but Diet Coke is available. Overall, this spot is a must-visit if you're craving authentic crêpes and exceptional French onion soup.

    They are truly inventive with the different crepes…read more Savory and/or sweet, they will have what you're interested in. The meal was mostly a hit with the shredded duck savory crepes a big hit. The French Onion soup was also very delicious! I did debate whether to try the dessert versions but ultimately stuck with the savory. The only miss was the La Cannoise, with ricotta, spinach, olives, tomato sauce, egg and pesto which was not a hit. Just a weird combination of flavors that I guess I don't find mesh well, this dish was mostly left behind. Service was really friendly and helpful.

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    Le Billig - 9/24/24

    9/24/24

    Le Billig - Crepes with egg cheese and prosciutto

    Crepes with egg cheese and prosciutto

    Le Billig - Oysters and other seafood

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    Oysters and other seafood

    Le Hobbit - Potato side

    Le Hobbit

    4.1(489 reviews)
    2.0 km
    $$

    I went here with my sweetheart the other night on the recommendation of a friend and the Michelin…read moreguide. We were disappointed truthfully. The service was lovely. We cannot complain about that. Our server was friendly and very charming. The meal was beautifully paced. The restaurant itself is very noisy. The food itself was disappointing. On the recommendation of our server we started with the carrot doughnut. The doughnut itself was lost under a mountain of ricotta. I would not have known that it was carrot, except that she had told us. We ordered two other starters : I ordered the foie gras pate and my boyfriend ordered the fried oysters. The pate was served on a small layer of sunflower butter, which was unnecessary. The pate itself was surprisingly flavorless. Homemade bread and blueberry jam served alongside was quite good. The fried oysters were completely drowned in buffalo sauce, another green sauce and "blue cheese foam". I would not have even known they were oysters. They were served underneath some cucumbers and peppers and lettuce. For our main course, we shared the blood pudding, which, despite the crazy number of ingredients actually was delicious. It was the best thing we ate. It was served with homemade bacon, a roasted artichoke heart, and some mussels croquettes. Seriously a lot going on. For dessert we ordered the spiced orchard dacquoise. Another complex, and I thought overly complicated dish, that my boyfriend felt worked well. It was presented nicely, and I remembered to get a picture of it. All in all, it seemed like there's just way too much going on in each dish and no particular flavor stands out. Two of the dishes, the fried oysters and the carrot doughnut were just sloppy and smothered. The boudin and the dessert were both beautifully plated, and the flavors worked better as well. The foie gras appetizer was unfortunately bland, and the main ingredient did not shine. Maybe it was an off night? Maybe we didn't order the best things? Evidently, they're doing something right because they've been going for 50 years, but we just didn't see that.

    Le Hobbit, a well regarded restaurant on the Michelin Guide known for their LOTR inspired menu…read moreitems was a great experience. They really know how to celebrate food and have put great thought into their food combinations, elevating good quality ingredients into a fine dining experience. Le Hobbit is a cozy spot with a corner view of the city's dining/shopping street with great 2 seater tables to enjoy the private ambiance as well as some longer tables for groups of 4, 6, 8 to gather. Reservations is highly recommended/required. The atmosphere is very cozy with wood themes and very private. We had: - house lemonade - the foie gras seed butter and blueberry jam app; this is served on a broiche with a large amount of foie gras and homemade roasted sunflower seed butter; this was a very flavorful and filling starter for two - Poulet de Cornouailles - cornish roasted hen (the whole bird, small); was very delicate, served on mashed turnips, topped with an artistic grilled turnip and other veggies to cover the protein, it was a great experience to taste each component of the dish and have it come together well - veal flank steak with sauce on carrot puree and bitter vegetables - dessert (which changes frequently) was an artistic experience, a spiced cake with sauce, a uniquely (not my favorite) ice cream with candied bitter citrus peel served on top of toasted granola/sweetened biscuits The serving staff was super knowledgeable and presented each course and dish when served with further explanations on the ingredients, process, as well as how to best experience the dish. Most of the staff are also LOTR fans, so there is a nice opportunity to geek out together and see the inspiration for some of the dishes. Very much recommended for a nice evening out in Quebec City.

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    Le Hobbit - Cute place

    Cute place

    Le Hobbit - Squash donuts - skip

    Squash donuts - skip

    Le Hobbit - Dining room

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    Dining room

    Le Clan

    Le Clan

    4.7(52 reviews)
    2.4 km

    We went for lunch with a reservation After being seated it…read moretook around 10 mins to just be attended and get menus and water. The service is beyond slow here. They seem pretty decent or small sized with a sizeable staff and a really small menu but service and delivery lacks. Lunch menu has two options - prix fixe for $52 which seems overpriced and lackluster and a tapas (more ne pas) menu with $5 plates. We had vegetarian and pescatarian restrictions and could only order some items - we got their foccacia (which is a tiny bread slice with some tomatoes), vegetable(S) of the day and they said it'll have a bunch of veggies but we got 5 slices of beet, smoked fish vol-au-vent which is ridiculously small and not hot and is listed as a hot plate, a soup of the day that never arrived and upon asking several times the server told us he said soon and could ask the time because he doesn't know?!, an almost thumb sized bite of cake which also took forever to arrive Drinks are fine i guess, the bar staff is a bit better at explaining and timeliness. Overall, not a good experience.

    Le Clan is a beautiful restaurant with a great concept - locally sourced ingredients, boreal style…read morefood. Some of the dishes were fantastic but overall uneven, with service also variable. Always friendly and responsive but not fully attentive (wine glasses left empty through much of dinner with the bottle left out of reach). At a high end establishment the experience left more to be desired. It seems a very nice special occasion restaurant and I hope its service improves in the future.

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    Le Clan - Wall art

    Wall art

    Le Clan - Charcaturie board

    Charcaturie board

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    Omble chevalier

    Le Saint-Amour - Back: Lobster Bisque (5/5) Front: Foie Gras experience (5/5, purely for that bruleed foie gras)

    Le Saint-Amour

    4.6(216 reviews)
    2.3 km
    $$$$

    First off the very good parts of this place of which there are many. On a random cold Saturday in…read morelate March we were able to get in with only about a half hour notice. We were underdressed, but the host basically was like "the dress code is only for the waitstaff, you are fine." So the place is definitely welcoming and had a nice vibe. Most of the tables spoke French but there was one other larger group also composed of English speakers. Waitstaff was fully bilingual though the vibe of the place is more Francophone than Quebec tourist. The food is cooked technically very well, though the portions are small, particularly our scallop appetizer which was maybe 2 scallops. The food was very good, but for the price it wasn't amazing, amazing. My wife said her trout for example was a bith mushy. I had the beef and it was very good. I'd happily it that and the scallop dish (maybe I'd order two, lol) again. Cocktails were also very good. Then there was the pre-dinner mackrel rolled in seaweed. Totally fine but an odd choice to give to all the diners. Also, the bread was only so-so (I got a better loaf tonight at Farm Boy) and the pepper butter and fois-gras butter were sort of tasteless. Again this is a solid restaurant and despite being 'fancy' had a very unpretentious vibe about it, which I appreciated. But the price feels a bit high, and the service was quite slow. So for me, it is a 4, but except for a restaurant I ate with friends in Montreal in 2018 (the name of which I am forgetting) and a really excellent spot on Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, the it is probably the best restaurant I've eaten at in Quebec.

    Le Saint-Armour is the epitome of an old-money established restaurant. They have their tasting menu…read more($150pp in July 2025) and a curated A la carte menu (appies ranging $29-39 and mains $56-72). Don't forget to save room for their desserts though because they were so thoughtful and artistically crafted!! Walking in, you go through a modern dining room and foyer. Then you enter their glass ceiling green house room where it's an eclectic but classy collection of plants, art, and decor. Their WINE MENU was an insane list & came as a book that was 50+ pages long!! Along with a bottle of wine, lovely complimentary bread & butter & amuse bouche....here's what we ordered: THE FOIE GRAS EXPERIENCE (5/5) - so fun getting to mix and match all 5 forms of foie gras. The most mind blowing one HAS to be the brûléed/caramelized foie gras in the little dish. Smokey, rich and savoury! LOBSTER BISQUE (5/5) - love the large chunk of fresh lobster. I enjoyed that it's not mashed up with everything and I get to enjoy the textures and flavour pairing. Jean-Luc Boulay Signature dish: Squab from Turlo's farm (5/5) - so many things to rave about with the dish. You simply MUST try this, truly a signature dish. EVERYTHING was amazing, and that stuffed mushroom took it to the next level for me. RACK OF LAMB (5/5) - beautiful cut of lamb (not fatty like how most other restaurants are). It's also presented/deconstructed so nicely for ease of eating! The Cannelé (5/5) - DREAMY dessert. It took me by surprise with the caramelized crispy cross-sectioned Cannelé sandwiched with rum mousse and ice cream. The Imperial (4/5) - great praline dessert

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    Le Saint-Amour
    Le Saint-Amour - Taste of Foie Gras

    Taste of Foie Gras

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    La Planque - french - Updated May 2026

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