3.5/5, +.5 for service This was my family's last stop in Quebec City before driving back to Montreal. Q-de-Sac is a restaurant in Old Quebec (lower town) that's more of a bar setting. They have some Quebec staples like poutine and foie gras, and a selection of 10" pizzas available. We came here for lunch and each had a French onion soup. I had a Shack's Poutine by myself, while my mom and dad shared a beef cheek pizza. The French onion soup was a bit salty. I find it intriguing that multiple establishments in Quebec City kept mentioning their onion soups as the "best in town", including this one. This one was good, but I'd give Chez Boulay the crown from all the places I tried. The poutine, on the other hand, was excellent. Will never say no to plentiful cheese curds, and I don't mind foie gras at all. My parents enjoyed the beef cheek pizza, particularly highlighting the BBQ sauce and the smoked beef cheeks. Service was excellent. We arrived around 11:30am and there was one other table taken, but by the time we left around 1pm there was a lineup. Personally I would come back here. read more

Dined here on a quiet, cold night. It was easy to walk in to get bar seating but recommended to make reservations in advance if possible. Had a delicious, warm French onion soup that was loaded with cheese. Partner and I split a poutine with foie gras. Very filling meal perfect for a cold night in Quebec City! read more

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We ended our stay in Quebec here, and I'm so glad we did. On a cold, snowy night, this cozy bar was exactly what we needed. The duck wings were phenomenal. They gave me turkey leg vibes, and I wanted an additional order on top of the six I got. The maple soy was a perfect salty sweet combo for sauce. My burger was excellent. The beef was so fresh - it had great flavor. Just a good ole fashion tasty burger that hit the spot! Vibes were high here. The brownie... I could have eaten five more! Get this. read more

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Q-de-Sac is a trendy, touristy, everything that is wrong with a tourist spot, but also everything that is right. It's crowded yes but the vibe here is very lively, and full of everyone enjoying the delicious food here. They have tons of different draft beer. The poutine here is good with the curds being the highlight. They were delicious chunks of cheese. We also had a Caesar salad salad and the French onion soup. Enjoy everything, but leave the French onion soup alone it just didn't live up to the self-billed best French onion soup in town. It wouldn't even be the best French onion soup at my house. That being said, with all of the beer, options, and all of the other food options, I wouldn't recommend against anybody trying this place out. It was a good time. read more

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We were promptly seated at the bar & the bartender was attentive. They gave a fantastic happy hour and the local white wine was delicious. Highly recommend the beef tartare. The onion soup was a little too peppery for us. The pizzas looked and smelled amazing, will have to go back. read more

Q-de-Sac - Beef tartare and onion soup - Gastropubs Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

Our family of 4 were visiting Quebec City for the first time (Magical place!) and ate at Q-de-Sac for dinner. Great servers who gave helpful recommendations for the menu, fun ambiance, and fair prices. The food was lovely. We would come back! read more

We stopped here this past weekend after arriving hearing good things about this place. The location was great right in the strip of lots of shops and souvenirs along with a handful of other restaurants. The inside was nice and cozy and it really made it known you were in Quebec with the decor. Server was friendly and fast and we had no complaints with that. The drink options were good. We got a beer which was nice and a cocktail with chocolate and Coke which was interesting yet very refreshing! The food was very good overall. Started off with the beef tartare which didn't have too much flavor but was still very nice. And the bread that came with it was perfectly crisp. For the mains we got fish and chips with a side of poutine. The poutine was average but the fish was fried to perfection and not bland at all. And the tartar sauce is one of the better ones we have ever had. Finally, we also got the poutine with foie gras torchon which was so good! The foie gras added so much to the dish. And the bacon and meat glaze all combined to work perfectly. This was definitely one of my favorite poutines we've ever had. Overall very nice spot for a lunch so if you're in the area would definitely recommend as their other menu options looked very good as well! *this is only our opinion* read more

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I got the shacks poutine. Poutine, bacon, foi Gras? Sounds incredible! They brought it out and it looked good enough to be on a magazine cover! I wish I got a picture. Unfortunately, I felt the flavor fell a little short. Fries were okay, but not the best I've ever had in a poutine. These fries are a thicker cut and a little soft on the inside. I generally prefer my fries thinner/crispier. The gravy also didn't hit for me. I commend them for trying something different than the traditional pork/beef gravy, but would not try this dish again. I liked the place. It's quite nice inside. Services was very good. I would come back to try something else. read more

It was a cozy meal by the brick pizza oven in the restaurant. My husband got a beef cheek pizza and I got a mushroom pasta dish. The mushrooms were varietal and meaty and the sauce was comforting and rich. The pasta was very fresh and delicious. It was an extremely cozy meal. Our cocktail/mocktails were also tasty. read more

Good service. Friendly staff. We went everyday when we visit old Quebec. Good spot to catch a good hockey game. read more

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One of my favourite places not only in Quebec City but all of Quebec. The food is great, the staff is awesome, and the place itself is just so fun to be in. I try to go every time I visit, you should too. read more

Their mocktails, French onion soup and poutine we delicious. Must eat and for more of a bar atmosphere, it was so clean.

After being turned away by 2 other places we land at Q-de-sac resto-pub for lunch we sat the bar I had the white pizza with mushrooms was very flavorful but salty Also I had the bloody du chalet that was incredibly delicious Waiter was very friendly his recommendations were on point read more

Q-de-Sac - Bloody du chalet - Gastropubs Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

We were visiting Quebec City earlier this month and this was one of two outstanding restaurants that we dined at. From it's adorable location, to it's cozy interior, to the fantastic service and oh, the really delicious food, you cannot go wrong with a meal here! You should REALLY get the duck wings and I also loved their french onion soup and poutine. While I found the drink I ordered to be a bit on the sweet side, I was so thrilled with the good food that I decided to focus on that instead. Eat here, it's that good! read more

Tucked into a perfect corner to stop and enjoy the best burger of the trip. Tons of hot fries too. Have patio seating. We opted for indoor in front of wood burning oven. French onion soup had pretty presentation but not a fan of flavor. read more

Ambiance was fantastic and the food was so tasty!! Antoine and Laurie were great!!! Definitely recommend going here for dinner. Service was so fast. read more

Located right by where umbrella alley is located. So it's in lower Quebec city. I made reservations prior to our trip because there was 8 of us. When we got there, the restaurant was pretty empty, but for a party of this size, I would definitely recommend reservations. I had to call to adjust the party size because you are only allowed to book for 6 online. 20 minutes after we sat down, the restaurant began to fill up quickly. We ordered the poutine with foie gras, pepperoni pizza & french onion soup. The poutine was just ok. I feel like it's more of a gimmick than anything. The fries were crispy and it taste good, but it didn't blow my mind. The foie gras didn't really add much to the dish as it was served cold. The french onion soup was pretty good and I liked the cheese pull. The pepperoni pizza was just ok. I was not a fan of the dough and I feel the pizza was a little overcooked. Now, this place is supposed to specialize in pizza since they have a brick over in the corner. But this was the least appetizing dish that I had here. If you want to come here to get a cold beer and snack, then it's a great place. But it's definitely not great food. I feel like it's more of a tourist trap than anything. read more

Awesome poutine. I don't need to say more. It was quick and hot and tasty. Went right when it opened read more

Q-de-Sac - Poutine and onion soup - Gastropubs Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

Food was pretty good! Service was good as well. Good little stop in Quebec City :) Good poutine also read more

Q-de-Sac - Poutine, French onion soup, chicken Caesar salad - Gastropubs Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

Wow, what a hidden gem in Old Quebec. Great location and ambiance. Super cozy inside. The bartender was super nice. The duck wings were super tasty! Had never had duck wings before and I loved them. And they paired really well with the Boreale Hazy IPA. read more

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It is a nice restaurant in Old City, Quebec, situated in the perfect spot for views and people-watching. The inside is very small, but if the weather permits, the patio is the best seating area. We visited in August, so the weather was perfect. It seems like this is a popular place, so there may be a bit of a wait for a table. They have decent selections of bar-type food, draft beers, and drinks. We ordered pizza, duck wings, and poutine. All were very tasty, except I wasn't a fan of their poutine. Service was friendly and attentive--very chill and casual atmosphere. It's the perfect place to stop for lunch or a drink in between exploring the old city. read more

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Do not get the union soup unless you are a cheese lover. There was way too much cheese, probably 2 inches of cheese. Buffalo chicken pizza was good. Crust was better than the pizza. read more

Ordered a pint and beef cheeks. Amazing place to stop by and grab a quick lunch or nice sit down dinner. Waiter was super nice.

Great first meal in Quebec City! Really great outdoor seating at this casual pub on the picturesque street with the umbrellas. Reservations are needed and easy to make through their website. We were quickly seated and had great service. Beer selection was great and bartender knew what she was doing. We enjoyed the salmon tartare, Caesar salad and the pepperoni pizza. All very tasty! read more

Q-de-Sac - Salmon tartare - Gastropubs Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

The chill natural bar atmosphere could leave one to expect typical pub fare, but it is nothing but. I didn't see anything in the drink menu that caught my fancy so I ordered a margarita - this can easily go either way somewhere that doesn't specialize and has limited tequila options. It was such a spectacular margarita made with Canadian Tequilla that I had to order two more. The onion soup was great, but the pizza and the beef cheeks were divine. Fantastic developed flavors without any pretentiousness. Really f-ing fabulous. I almost didn't go in because the hockey on 6 TVs was raging. I'm glad we pushed through. It was fun, authentic and hilarious when they lit up the bar with fire to do a shot for a winning Canadian goal. Top notch food in a real place - solid surprise for a heavy tourist area. Well done & we'll be back!! read more

What a fun place! We sat outside on this cute umbrella alley restaurant for lunch. We ordered onion rings-served with honey, a pepperoni pizza and cheeseburger with fries. The onion rings were out of this world! Who knew that onion rings with honey were really good. the pepperoni pizza was thin and very flavorful. The cheeseburger was a little bit small but absolutely delicious. I love the outdoor seating and being able to watch things going on all around. I would highly recommend stopping by this cute restaurant in Quebec city. read more

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I loved the view of the umbrella alley while eating. The service was quick and food came out perfect. The poutine fries with pieces of duck fat was outstanding read more

Super de bonne bouffe. Menu un avec spécialité. Service très courtois et surtout, rapide! Merci pour la bonne expérience! read more

We know we are in a heavy tourist area and we know we are near to where the cruise ships dock, but the place we chose had a long wait, so we came here. All we really wanted was a drink, a little bite and to sit down for a bit. I had 2 glasses of wine and some plain fries. I mean, they're just fries they were ok...could have been crispier but they were fine. Their sign said they had the Best French Onion Soup in Quebec....Hah! My wife ordered that. It was heavily herbed and somewhat bitter. She ate the cheese. It was not at all good. Next time; wait in the long line! read more

Came in for a beer and shared the BBQ chicken pizza. Staff was very nice. Light BBQ sauce. Chicken was very good. Crust was both soft and crispy. Thin crust and wood fired pizza. Overall, we enjoyed our visit. read more

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Food and service is great, I don't remember our servers name but he was super friendly and nice, I had no idea tartar was raw lol, and ordered beef tartar, it was amazing!!, and the poutine was great as well, but believe it or not my kiddos Mac and cheese was the bomb, super cozy French type bistro and feel and right by the alley of the umbrellas read more

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The cocktail was amazing. Easily one of the best I've ever had despite only half knowing what we were getting based on the menu being entirely in French with no English version. The duck wings were over cooked and consequently tough. The maple soy sauce was a lot of soy and no maple. The French onion soup was pretty good and the fries desperately needed salt. Service at the bar was good, but my water glass was empty more than it was full. The wait to be seated was very long despite a lot of empty places outside and at the bar. Overall this place has an elevated rating, but is very average. I'm sure there are better options in the area. read more

Q-de-Sac - French onion soup, fries, and duck wings - Gastropubs Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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Great atmosphere and great food! I was very happy that my family and I decided to have dinner here. If you're looking for an European experience, try this restaurant! read more

We lucked out with a table as a walk-ins. Pretty good for being in the touristy area I would say! Esp the pizza!! That pizza oven looked so legit, and I saw a guy hand tossing the pizza dough!! It's probably one of the best thin crust cheese pizza I have had! The beef tartare is surprisingly light and refreshing. French onion soup is good (for me), but it could be a bit bland for some. read more

Q-de-Sac - Gastropubs Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

This is tucked away in the cute village just below the Frontenac, we decided to go here on our last night in Old Quebec City and we were not disappointed. We had the duck wings and brick oven pizza which were both delicious! Good beer and drink selection! Cozy place for a date night. read more

Q-de-Sac - Gastropubs Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

Stumbled upon this place and so glad we did! Super cute and cozy! It has the BEST French onion soup .... Massive cheesy layer on the outside and a generous amount of onion, broth and bread! Lots of beer options and maybe you want to do some ski shots lol Highly recommend! read more

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Came here looking for a good lunch place and fit the expectations . Pizza was great same with the Mac and cheese

We came here looking for a local beer and onion soup. Did not disappoint. The soup is warmed up in a brick oven, the cheese melted to perfection. So so flavorful. Ah and the beer.... We tried the Boreale lager... cold, fresh, delicious. The staff is so friendly, service top notch. The place itself is small, cozy and quaint and most importantly warm! They play music at a conservative level which is enjoyable. We also decided to try the wagyu pizza and the house poutine. Absolute chef's kiss. They're a favorite here for a reason. read more

Great service and enjoyable environment. Very kind bartenders even acknowledged we had our 1 year old son with us and made us comfortable. Really good cocktails and food. Really loved the environment read more

Q-de-Sac - Pizza oven - Gastropubs Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

Absolutely loved this place truth be told actually found this place on Instagram from food pics that lead me back to their Instagram. Food was amazing, service was super friendly and it was a perfect evening. J'adore cette petite place! Tellement contente de l'avoir trouver sur Instagram a cause de des belles photos. Serveuse était super gentille, bouffe super bonne! Une soirée parfaite. read more

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