Fine dining is theater: the dressing up, the well spoken waiters, the presentation of food. Le Continental takes that concept and brings it into a different level altogether, opening a world that has lost ceased to exist. The tradition of table-side cooking is something that has largely evaporated, probably for many understandable reasons that might range from catching someone's hair on fire to the complexity of making waiters become chefs. Yet, Le Continental kept it alive and fortunate guests have the privilege to experience this. The restaurant was opened by two Italian immigrants 1956 in a historic house of old Quebec. Then, about a decade ago, ownership transferred to a gentleman who started here as a waiter at the age of 13 and now is the owner. If a story like that is not enough to cement the quality of Le Continental, consider that the team of waiters here has worked at Le Continental most of their lives. They are true masters of their craft. When it comes to wine, there is a pleasant, fairly condensed wine list focused on French appellations. Highlights of the menu are unquestionably the excellent steaks, in particular the filet mignon, as well as Pommes Dauphinese and Escargot. Le Continental is a relic of times long gone and a place that needs to stick around here. Given how popular it is, that hopefully should not be a problem. read more

This was the most expensive meal we've had on our Quebec trip and unfortunately the least liked. The steak was cooked to a perfect temperature and was very tender, but had very little flavor. They made a sauce and without inquiring, poured it over the steak. We did not enjoy the sauce. It reminded me of A1. The mashed potatoes were soupy and the creamed spinach seemed to be a strange concoction of puréed spinach soaking in some liquid. Neither were creamy or rich in flavoring- simply watery. The chopped carrots served as an accompaniment to the meal were the best tasting and the mousse was nice. The Caesar salad was nothing special. read more

Le Continental delivers a truly old-school French dining experience, from white tablecloth service to tableside preparations that turn dinner into a performance. I ordered the tableside flambé steak, and watching it cooked right in front of you is half the experience. The steak itself was perfectly thick, expertly prepared, and absolutely delicious. The service is polished and professional, though very rooted in tradition. One small note: the kitchen wouldn't accommodate a Caesar salad for one, which felt a bit inflexible, but also very on-brand for a place that does things their way. That said, the overall experience was memorable and special. It's easy to see why this is a spot Anthony Bourdain famously dined at. Le Continental has confidence, history, and a commitment to classic French service that doesn't chase trends. This isn't a casual or quick meal, but if you're looking for a timeless dining experience in Quebec City, it's absolutely worth it. read more

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One of the best meals I've ever had in my life. And it was only surpassed by the service. I wish we lived closer and could come all the time!! read more

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I loved this place. It felt like a dinner my grandparents would have told me about. The wood paneled walls and sconces make it feel fancy. The service was friendly. They prepared the Caesar salad and steak table side, so fun. My scallops were delicious. The potatoes and spinach were great. Our big disappointment, was we are towards the end of our trip,and we're all too full for crepes Suzette, we will definitely get them next time. Treat yourself to a great experience at Le Continental. read more

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Since Quebec City is home to 39 Michelin restaurants, we decided to try a couple. Although other places were pretty good, we were not as thoroughly impressed until we had our dinner at Le Continental!! From the food to the service, everything was exceptional! This French restaurant was established 67 years ago and the staff told us that nothing on the recipe has been changed! They take pride in bringing the kitchen to the table and cooking at the table for us!! Every single server was so good at not only serving, but also making the food, and providing extraordinary customer service at the same time! They are happy to be there and happy to do whatever it takes to make sure you have a good time!! A rare experience in our dining history across the globe! Even the host and the staff at the front made us feel so welcomed the minute we walked into the restaurant (unlike the other Michelin restaurant did not bother talking to me nor checking my rsvp when I showed up 15 mins early for my rsvp). They checked our coat and really took care of us! It is all about the little things! We had the orange duck for 2. They brought the entire duck to our table, ripped up the bone and cooked in Orange sauce at the table. I don't typically eat duck unless I am in a very good French restaurant, and this was an amazing meal! We also had escargot. I love the shell still stay intact! Even in France now, many restaurants would take the shell off which feel more commercialized on a traditional French dish and of course, I saw most places in Quebec City do that, except this place! read more

Le Continental - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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Amazing service. Great food. Wonderful atmosphere. We were pleasantly impressed with the synchronized service and the pleasant demeanor of the staff. This is a five star restaurant with the feeling of a family restaurant. Absolutely fantastic restaurant and delicious food read more

Le Continental - Tableside shrimp - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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Very disappointed. We were looking forward to a guerdon table-side dinner. This type of service is so difficult to find nowadays. We ordered a really nice bottle of wine. We ordered the seared foie gras. It was presented to us already prepared in the kitchen. It was delicious though. We ordered the Châteaubriand for two. Out came two dinner plates with plate covers. He put the beef in a pan for about 15 seconds for a very quick flame, removed and sliced it, put it on the plate and poof that was the flambé presentation. We ordered the dauphinoise potatoes and didn't realize there were already potatoes that came with the main. He didn't bother to tell us. When we commented that we really came for the presentation (and service and food) he said, oh there are little emojis on the menu that reflect the degree of flambé. We didn't know that. He didn't tell us that. So we opted out on not having dessert and returned to our hotel. read more

I had high hopes for this place. As a solo diner I was so excited when they said they could accommodate the table side Caesar for 1! Nicolas did a great job chatting and showing his process. The service was impeccable, I feel it was above and beyond. It was the food. At the end of his process making the dressing, I thought I was in for the best Caesar of my life and the Nicolas dumped about a half cup of bacon and unfortunately, that over powered all the other flavors. I also would have preferred more of the Romain heart and less of the green leaves but that might just be me. Next, I had the Escargot, which I always order if on a menu and they were nicely done (but being made of garlic and butter, they are rarely bad) . My one complaint would be that there wasn't much sauce. I love to sop up whatever is left with bread at the end. Then I had the scallops and at $63, the portion was nice. I wish they had explained the one scallop that was different than the other 3 in its shell and the reason for it. It was plated well and topped with caviar but they were SO salty, that they were inedible. I didn't say anything because the staff was so friendly and I didn't want to cause a stir. I was full at the point that I chalked it to a loss. Very expensive meal at $200/1 person including wine. But the staff was great. I wish it was better tasting. read more

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One of the best restaurants in Quebec. I loved the food and presentation by the chef/server/Andrea. The only thing I felt disappointed about was the fact that Andrea introduced himself as "AF"gay person in front of our children. We are pretty tolerant people especially when we travel with kids. But I don't want to hear waiter's personal sexual preference during my dinner. read more

Glad I had to chance to try this place thanks to seeing it on Parts Unknown. Great service, atmosphere, and great food. Ordered the escargot and Dover sole meunière. Both seasoned perfectly, simple, and flavorful. The side of rice, braised carrots, and asparagus were a nice touch as well read more

Le Continental - Dover sole - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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Excellent service and food! The scallop dish was 11/10, it was cooked perfectly and everything about this dish was perfect! I will forever think about this dish. Even though I dined alone, my server still made me a cherries jubilee! As a very big cherries jubilee fan, this was so exciting and it tasted amazing. My experience was very positive here. If you want an elevated dinner with excellent service with incredible bites, make sure to stop by while in Quebec! read more

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Fine dining French restaurant with friendly wait staff. We went to a different place for dinner and left in the middle of it because it was very disappointing. We just happened to stumble across this place. Started with the escargot that was prepped in garlic better and was pretty good. Then ordered the filet and bone marrow. I LOVED the bone marrow. Filet was also pretty good. Would go back for the bone marrow. read more

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This amazing restaurant has not changed in years and we don't want it to!! Some of the finest service in the area, very attentive waiters dressed in tuxedos, they know what they are doing. The table-side preparation of many dishes is not only entertaining but educational, as our server explained the best way to make a Caesars salad dressing while he did it. Don't miss the table side steaks, the duck, the shrimp. All cooked perfectly, melt in your mouth. Save room for dessert especially the pears flambé!!! This old-school wonderful restaurant is a no-miss. read more

Le Continental - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

This was the best meal we had while we were in Quebec. If you're looking to dine here, I would recommend making a reservation in advance! This restaurant provided the perfect atmosphere for a cozy dinner date. For our appetizer, we enjoyed the Minestrone soup, which was a light and flavorful soup that was perfect to offset the cold weather! Our main courses included the Dover sole Meunière, which was a light flaky fish and the special Beef Wellington served with an amazing Foie Gras gravy! We also ordered a side dish of the mashed potatoes which were super buttery and also went great with the Foie Gras gravy. Our service was quick and all of the waiters were attentive in case we needed to order anything else and always made sure our waters were filled! We'll make sure to come back when we visit Quebec again! read more

Le Continental - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

Came here on a Wednesday night and it was a bit busy. We waited about 5 minutes before being seated. The servers were very nice and fast. Our server was a bit older but he was great! Gave us great recommendations and advice on our foods. Started off our meals with a French 75 (soo good compared to the ones made in America) and a red wine. We ordered oysters and escargot, which were both sooo good! Definitely recommend ordering them as appetizers. Our server recommended dipping the bread in the escargot sauce, which was super tasty too. I ordered the filet mignon, which was cooked right in front of us! It came out perfect (medium rare). My husband ordered the beef Wellington, which was super tasty too! The pastry was nice and flakey and the meat inside was cooked good too. One of the servers recommended cutting the beef Wellington into pieces and dipping it into the sauce so the pastry wouldn't get soggy. Regardless of it being a little loud inside the restaurant, we enjoyed it! read more

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Food was phenomenal, service was very good and most items prepared right in front of you. The Cesar, escargot, potatoes, steaks, bread... and chocolate dome and creme brûlée were soooo good. read more

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A fine restaurant that aspires to be the best in Quebec but does not quite reach world class status. The food was very good. Scallops huge and melted in your mouth. Veal was a bit tough, sauce was good. Minestrone soup was very good. Service easy generally OK, but not up to the standard of a top restaurant. Had to ask for bread. Head waiter came around and asked if everything was OK, the mark of second class service. Use your eyes. Be available. Do not interrupt. Waiter asked for tip in US dollars. Cash. Scam to either get a better exchange rate or avoid taxes. Overall, a very nice, expensive dinner. read more

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Amazing food. Amazing service top of my list Me and my wife had an unforgettable dinner. read more

Le Continental - Delicious dessert - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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They took us in very close to closing and made a fantastic effort to accommodate us. Great food all around and the waiter was fantastic.

While on a visit to Quebec 2 weeks ago we met up with our friends in from California. My college roommate insisted that this is a must visit in Old Quebec City. He also shares a value of good taste and dining. the Caesar Salad prepared at Table Side(Winner) Steaks cooked at Tableside( A show & winner) the Lobster Bisque in a brown sauce (loser) The Maple Sugar Pie (winner) - pricey but worth it read more

The ambience and service were excellent. Several dishes are prepared table side by a seasoned wait staff. Lamb chops and filet mignon were very good but not quite great. Would definitely go back. read more

Good food, excellent service & ambience Definitely recommend this place for Foie Gras & escargot read more

Wonderful experience in Old Quebec. This restaurant was featured years ago on a travel show with Anthony Bourdain and the experience was still on par from what was showcased on the show. That's a testimony to the consistency of service and food for this restaurant. We travelled from the US with this visiting this place in mind and it did deliver. The interior has a vintage feel to it and reminds you of an elevated steakhouse of yesteryear. The French cuisine is definitely highlighted by the various flambé dishes, which is a fun spectacle without being gimmicky, but don't sleep on the table side made Caesar salad. The price point is on the higher side, but worth the cost given the experience for a special occasion dinner. The quality of the food was top notch across the menu. If you're visiting QC as a tourist, do yourself a favor and plan a nice night out at Least Continental. Enjoy the service, forget about the price tags, and have a nice day dining you will really enjoy. Reservations definitely recommended read more

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I don't say this lightly (check my 393 reviews). this is the best restaurant that I've ever been to in my life. I was absolutely blown away with the entire experience. Walking by you'll almost miss the restaurant with the construction next door. It is extremely close to the Chateau Frontenac. I made a reservation straight off of their website, but I saw that they're on OpenTable too. All of the wait staff wear suits. The coolest part of the entire experience is that the chef comes to your table to cook the food right in front of you. Up first the $18 Maker's Mark Old Fashioned, sadly this was the worst item all night. It was basically a bourbon shot, and no old fashioned taste. Now, the absolute show stopper tonight: The Cesar salad for 2. OMG, ALL TIME GREAT GOAT! You have to order this. It's not at all like any other Cesar salad that you've ever had. It has a mustard taste and is life changing awesome! Seriously, I don't say this lightly that it is an ALL TIME GOAT item. Order, Order, Order it! I ordered the $69 Filet Mignon Continental. Holy smokes. Once again, ALL TIME GOAT. The best filet I've ever had at any steakhouse. Better than Flemings, Ruth's Chris, Eddie V's, Charley's, Bern's, BOA, Mastro's, Meat on Ocean, La Boucheri, and every other steakhouse that I've been to in my life. I love how they flame the filet in front of you, and then make a sauce from scratch. The flavor is just one of a kind. As a side I ordered the $12 sauteed mushrooms. Absolutely phenomenal. For dessert I had the $15 creme brulee and once again spot on great. The whole experience is one of a kind. I hope to come here again one day. read more

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Amazing dinner with table side made (flambé) meals. The Caesar Salad was exceptional and the Filet Mignon was outstanding. Great experience and Nicholas (our waiter) was outstanding. He did a great job with us celebrating our 30th Anniversary and the table next to use had some small children. Nicholas was great with the kids and managed everything spectacularly. The ambiance of the whole restaurant all decked out for Christmas was beautiful. Expensive meal but the experience was worth it! read more

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Our food was good. Husband Had filet mignon prepared table side. Cesar salad for two was good. No vegetarian options on the menus. Asked the server for any vegetarian options and he asked why we came for dinner there if I don't eat meat/fish!! The server at the table next to us said they had 6 vegetarian requests that night. Asked for menu for after dinner drinks and server wouldn't bring it!?! Asked what we were looking for. Very odd. Server was very unprofessional. We've eaten there before and other servers were fantastic. Not sure if we go back and ask for a different server. Also dining room was extremely hot due to all the table side cooking. read more

Great service 10/10. The ambience is amazing! The beef Wellington was cooked to perfection and the tenderloin cooked in front of table was perfect to the perfect desired temperature of your choice. Highly recommend. You will leave smelling like food as most dishes are cooked at your table in front of you. read more

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We had such a lovely dinner at Le Continental. The staff and service were outstanding. And the food was so special. The minestrone soup was a great start, our steaks were cooked perfectly - tableside! Very dramatic and fun. My husband had a Brasilia Caffe which was also a tableside production. We loved it. read more

Le Continental - Steak au Poivre - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

Wow! Classic French cuisine, cooked at your table. Fine dining at its finest. The waiters are in tuxedos and flambé things at your table. They make a Caesar salad and other things in front of you too. This is a lovely dining experience, perfect for a special occasion. I really enjoyed the Caesar salad, flambéed shrimp, and Creme brûlée. The lighting is romantic, the decor is upscale, and the service is excellent. I enjoyed the whole experience. read more

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The Continental Restaurant was so amazingly good, we went there 2 nights in a row!!! Service was wonderful!!! Food was perfect! Loved the Chateaubriand for 2!!!! The scallops were the best I have ever had!!! Lobster was wonderful!! Crepe Suzette was to die for. Highly recommend this restaurant!!!! Wonderful ambiance! read more

I visited Le Continental for dinner a while ago. The restaurant had a formal yet friendly ambience that is suitable for any group size. In terms of food, I tried the Fillet of beef tartar and Creme Brulee. One of the highlights was the presentation and the making of the meal right in front of you. The food was another highlight. For the beef tartar, it tasted clean (no raw taste) and had a good combination of flavour, texture, and everything. Ingredients/condiments included onion, capers, anchovies, and parsley, egg, lime, tabasco, oil/vinegar, mustard, pepper, and worcestershire sauce/brandy. The food went fairly well with red wine (i.e. Pinot Noir). The creme brulee had a good flavour that was not too sweet and was smooth/silky, and soothing. Overall, I'd give it 8.5/10 read more

It doesn't look like much from the outside, but this is an old-school classic French gem in Quebec City. My filet was prepared table side by our server Michel (who was on point all evening). It was easily one of the best steaks I've ever had. Compared to DC, the prices are pretty reasonable. read more

Le Continental - Michel preparing my filet. - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

My experience at Le Continental Was unforgettable love every moment One the Best meal in Quebec , Canada read more

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I've eaten here several times & it's fabulous. Table service is a delight. The food is classic. The space is charming.

A very classy French restaurant with exquisite French cuisine. We had their escargot, flambé peppercorn sirloin, and whole Quebec lobster special. Everything was cooked perfectly and service was impeccable. Ambiance was classic and comfortable. Highly recommended! read more

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Amazing, one of the best steakhouses I've been to. The Caesar salad was phenomenal! I'll come back to Quebec City just to visit Le Continental again! read more

The Continental was recommended to us by our tour guide in Quebec City, if we wanted fine dining. This restaurant did not disappoint. Once again, I enjoyed salmon, and my husband had lamb. Great service , great ambience and no rushing to finish our meal. I would recommend this restaurant to anybody wanting a break from the hustle and bustle of Quebec city read more

We stopped in here during the 65 Peewee tournament with our 10 year old son. This was his first time experiencing fine dining and loved every second of it. The waiter was great. My wife had the Filet Mignon and it was cooked right by the table. My son had the Whisky shrimp which was also cooked right next to the table. Both of them loved their meals. I had the beef Wellington and it was delicious. If you're looking for some upscale dining this place will not disappoint. read more

Le Continental - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

This is my second time at this restaurant. A group of us came here (from Boston) a year ago and was so impressed that we agreed to make this trip again. This is fine dining that went above and beyond. The food was exceptional, just as we all remembered it. Our group had the fillet mignon, fish, and scallops; all were an absolute delight. But the best part of our evening was our server, Andre'. It is hard to find a server who delivers in both service and entertainment. He was informative, attentive, and relatable. He made suggestions when he sensed we couldn't decide, made jokes when appropriate, and shared a little bit about himself when asked. As a frequent diner of a variety of foods and restaurants, I appreciate a place such as this that takes the time to make their food exceptional, the atmosphere just right, and finding the right staff to showcase their place. My group and I will be back! Thank you, Andre for an amazing evening! read more

Le Continental - Our server admiring with us his creation of our concoction to close out our evening! - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec