Chez Gaston is the kind of hidden gem you almost don't want to tell people about. It's tiny--maybe…read moreten seats if you squeeze--but it feels like stepping into a time capsule in the best way. Old‑school charm, family‑run warmth, and a friendly vibe that makes you feel like a regular on your first visit. When it gets busy (and it does), it's perfect for takeout. I tried the Trio 3 Combo, and wow. The hot dog comes wrapped in butter‑toasted white bread and topped with creamy coleslaw--simple, nostalgic, and ridiculously satisfying. The small poutine that comes with it is loaded with squeaky cheese curds. Not a sprinkle... a mountain. Then there's the Gaston Poutine. This one is a full meal: heaps of cheese curds, crispy bacon, and ground beef all swimming in rich gravy. Hearty, comforting, and honestly one of the best poutines I've ever had. If you love supporting small, local, family‑owned spots--and you appreciate classic Quebec comfort food done right--Chez Gaston is absolutely worth the stop

This place was recommended by a local and it did not disappoint. The potatoes were a bit sweet (I…read morenoticed Quebec fries are usually like this) which isn't a bad thing. Cheese was squeaky although I wish it was more melted and hot.

Very friendly staff were able to help us pick a wine. We're from out of town, and they taught us a…read morelittle about Quebec wines!

Walking on Saint-Joseph thinking about getting a bite somewhere... all of a sudden we stumble upon…read morea sign on a small chalk board suggesting to get a Hot-Dog before the FEQ (Summer music Festival) and it was an amazing idea! Delicious original flavoured sausages, cooked and served in a sliced baguette type of bread. It was delicious and my crap description doesn't give it justice. They also have loads of Micro-Brewery beers and have Tap Kombucha available too. Great place! -Thanks!

The Michigan hot dog was okay but it was simply tomato sauce with ground beef on top of the hot…read moredog. The maple tart was delicious but could be a bit less sweet. The poutine wasn't anything special but it was good.

This was realistically the only spot on a Sunday night after midnight that was reliable to be open…read more I understand it was a holiday the next day so maybe that's why other places closed early, or maybe just because Quebec is not that much of a night-life city (particularly near the old town area). I'm not too sure, but what I do know is that we ended up here as the last result, and the food was not good. It was very overpriced for shitty quality to say the least. My burger was very mid, and my friend hated his poutine especially at the price point that he paid. They did have a clean bathroom to use which was a plus, but overall I would not return here unless I was starving and desperate late at night.

We stayed at the Fairmount and tried the dinner restaurant. The Service is excellent!…read moreThe chowder very flavorful, the onion soup the best in Quebec! However my duck breast had no flavor sadly. It was an amazing presentation but only a ring of ketchup very disappointing. The view is beautiful from the restaurant looking out to the water ask for a window seat!

We were staying in the Fairmont so decided we would have to eat there at least once. We chose the…read moreSam as it was a little less formal but the decor and ambiance was still very modern and had a luxury vibe. Our server was very efficient and helpful. My mum and I both had a cocktail they were strong craft cocktails but very good. We also both ordered the filet steak which was cooked perfectly and came with root vegetables. My dad had the seafood chowder which was a huge bowl full of shellfish and potatoes, nice and thick and chunky. The menu was a little limited with options on that side compared to the Champlain but overall we had a great experience and would recommend to anyone.

Darn you Canada! Darn you and your insane good ability to have foods made better than in the Yay…read moreArea! Ha ha ha! You'll know why I'll type this in a bit. Cochon Dingue, The Crazy Pig in French, is a chain of Quebec Provence French restaurants that according to their site combines bistro refinement with the feel of a local laid back atmosphere. It just so happens that I'm typing a review for the original location on Quebec City's Champlain and Traversiers intersection. Of course, you'll see both English and French on the menus, and I felt bad that my French is horrible as I visited Quebec City and Montreal, but remember. San Jose and the Bay Area as a whole is a Spanish speaking city area given its history, not French, and while I'm at it, Tagalog and Spanish are way more similar than Tagalog and French. It is nice that the Toronto cousin driving us around can still speak it to a point though. Before I forget, do realize that though there are two entryways, only one of them is really walkable, as the other's closed off. As I insert the old "Yes guys, the ladies are cute" and "Yes ladies, the guys are cute" statements pair, I notice how the place has that simple old school French charm, and I get that hospitality that will always stick with me. I wish I can remember what drink I had as it is pretty, but I do remember ordering a Quebec City pork sandwich (I need to coordinate after all as Mr. John Witherspoon would have wanted) and a pavlova dessert along with the group ordering a deluxe poutine. Oh, remember the "Darn you and your insane good ability to have foods made better than in the Yay Area!" statement I typed up, the second statement of this review? This is in regards of the pavlova. So, the first time I had a pavlova was at an Oakland/Berkeley Japanese restaurant called Iyasare (which I actually reviewed). I told our server that I had a pavlova in/near Oakland, and she asked me to see if theirs is better. Normally, I don't like nuts of some sort with berries in desserts, but this place made me actually like the format because a pavolva isn't so much of a guilt dessert, and with this in mind, I developed now the fondness of nuts with fruits with low guilt/guilt free desserts. I still don't like nuts with fruits in desserts, but that now only applies to guilty desserts. Our server went back to our table and asked if she and everyone else at Cochon made a better pavlova than the one at Iyasare. Seeing that I couldn't lie because Canada, I told her yes, which had her giddy. Go be giddy young lady! Yay Canada getting another food victory! The flaw. Seeing that "They made a better pavlova than my fellow Yay Area residents!" isn't a legit flaw, though my one visit was and is memorable, the one flaw the various locations have in general if I should even call it one is that they add Swiss cheese to their Philly cheesesteak sandwiches. I get that it's to have a healthy cheese, and French is spoken in Switzerland, but adding Swiss to the sandwich is a Philadelphia no-no. Cochon Dingue is quite a fabulous place. If it weren't for the perfect score Toronto places I reviewed, Fran's and Makilala (as Tsujiri is shown all over Canada, which is why I didn't type it up), this would have been my favorite Canadian restaurant. To Canadian residents not in Toronto, I'm sorry that none of your beloved restaurants will ever be my top Canadian spot, but remember. Toronto has the most Filipinos of all of your cities, and of course, I'll have that attachment like they do. At least you can hang your hat on how you have a place that makes a better pavlova than my fellow Bay Area residents! So, for people not from Canada, go check the place out, as it's that good! +/Cochon Dingue is cleverly divine for having some of the best hospitality I experienced, the simple old French charm and really good food. -/"You can't put Swiss cheese in Philly's classic sandwich, everyone!"

Stopped here for lunch during our tour with about 50 minutes to eat before catching our St…read more Lawrence River cruise. After a long morning, I was starving and needed something substantial. I ordered the half rack of ribs, which was a mixed bag. The flavor was good, but several ribs were so burnt they were completely inedible--straight to the discard pile. They came with a well-dressed Caesar salad featuring seasoned croutons and delicious shaved bacon, plus sliced fried potatoes that were crispy and not greasy in the least. The thick layer of BBQ sauce wasn't quite my style--I'm a dry rub girl--but I was too hungry to care much. No photos because I devoured everything. My dining companion had a chicken sandwich she raved about. She ordered a Nordic spritz while I indulged in some Quebec cider. Honestly, I expected more pork options given the restaurant's name, but they fed us quickly and efficiently, which was exactly what we needed. No real complaints except for those burnt ribs. The interior has eclectic, cool-looking decor that's worth checking out. Our waitress provided quick and efficient service as well.

Great food. Poutine is outstanding. Service is top notch along with nice ambiance. Highly…read morerecommended

Best poutine hands down!! I always get extra cheese as do most.. very very delicious. Strongly…read morerecommend

Since it was the first night of a girls trip to Quebec and I had never had poutine before we…read moredecided to eat here. I was curious about the classic poutine but when I saw the Mexican poutine on the menu, I knew I had to try it. It was so incredibly delicious! It was classic poutine but with beans, corn and other vegetables with guacamole and sour cream on the side. The atmosphere was very cool with music videos projected on a wall. Our waiter was a sweetheart. All four of us absolutely loved our meals that night. What an awesome way to start our weekend getaway in Quebec!!

While in Canada I had to have some poutine! Poutineville is unique as some of their poutine gravy…read morechoices are gluten free which was important for my travel companion. We tried the India which was a butter chicken sauce with chicken and mushrooms. It was a fun dish with good flavor gravy. Odd choice to me to put mushrooms in it since I've never had butter chicken with mushrooms. The Chicken was thin sliced, I was expecting more like chunks. Regardless this was a solid 4 in my book. We also tried the Hat Trick which is basically a three meat poutine with bacon, ground beef and hot dogs. This was also solid, not as unique, but good. Probably a 3.75. we ordered the mega sized for both, which made the 2 dishes enough food for 3-4 people depending how hungry you are. We wanted the leftovers. The down side to this experience was the service. The place was nearly empty. The server passed us with a pitcher of water in have and didn't even fill the glasses. When we ordered a diet Pepsi instead of getting a fountain drink we got it in a can (both options were in the menu, fountain was cheaper), why not ask us if not sure what we want? At the end we waited a while to see the server and instead just ended up asking the hostess for our to-go containers. Nothing horrible, just meh. The takeaway, pretty good poutine with not so hot service.

3.5 Stars! We…read morestopped by for dinner. We got the poutine & a hot dog. The hot dog was pretty good. We like it on how they grilled the hot dog buns. It was delicious! As for the poutine, we can't really say much about it. It was decent. Service was good. The lady behind the counter were polite. $7.99 for a large poutine & $1.49 for the hot dog

Top notch beers, nice menu and friendly bartender. We had a few of their rears which were very…read moregood and they also had some guest beers one of which I had. But we had to laugh at the schererville hot dogs that we ordered. It might look a little vulgar when it comes out on the platter but they taste really good, and you get three different selections of hot dog. So if you're a hot dog fan then this place is for you. If you're craft beer band in this place is also for you.

wanted to eat on grande allee in Quebec City , close to the hotel…read more i heard good things about this brasserie so wanted try it. small dark place . sat at the bar. lots of regular in the place. i learned that in an hour they would have a karaoke night. i ordered a 4 cheese pizza and a white beer that they brew themselves . the beer was great but the pizza was okay. Service was not very good if you are not a regular Server does not listen. Ordered chips with my beer and the came at the same time as my meal. took forever for him to clear my place and see if i wanted a second beer. he was busy chatting with regulars.