Just stopped in for a few beers on a hot June day. Ended up talking with a couple from Texas who…read morewere in town for a convention. Was aghast that they put ketchup on their steak, but... It was nice to sit in air-conditioning and relax for an hour. Oh, and our server was excellent! Odd that the water closet was upstairs though.

Hands down one of the best breakfast spot in the city. As a traveler it seemed to be a very popular…read moreand busy restaurant, and we were fortunate enough to walk in and get seated. I must note there is also a large bar in the instance you want fast service. The beverage menu is extensive and has a drink for everyone. From cocktails, mocktails, wine/beer, smoothies, coffee, tea, etc. I would be remiss if I didn't talk about the Moka KitKat. It had arrived the exactly as the photo in the menu and was absolutely delightful. The dishes were large, and full of flavor. Our server was attentive and welcoming! Overall a great experience and a must go if you are traveling around the city!

Fantastic meal! My…read moreChez Boulay experience was one of the highlights of my visit to Quebec. Quite frankly I had many excellent meals in Quebec but this was one I'll remember for a while. The "36 Hour Beef Cheeks" w/miso celeriac purée and roasted celeriac did not disappoint. The beef cheeks were incredibly tender, fork tender to be exact, beefy flavorful and filling. The miso celeriac pure was very rich dressed up with the au jus. The flat iron steak with the roasted beets, fries and veal au jus might have been better in my opinion. The flat iron was a perfect medium rare and super tender. The Salmon Carpaccio was a great starter too. I also needed refills of the sough dough bread, it was easily addictive. All the dishes did not lack in letting the key ingredient taking a lead role. The staff was outstanding. I arrived slightly early and was happily greeted and seated quickly. Service during my meal was extremely professional. The restaurant was spotless and modern. I'd come back for sure.

On our very first night in Québec City, we wandered into Chez Boulay Bistro Boréal looking for…read moredinner. We didn't have a reservation, but were fortunate enough to find seats at the bar--and honestly, it was perfect. For me, it was even preferable to the dining room, allowing us to watch the team at work while enjoying the warm and inviting atmosphere. We began with the Duck Foie Gras Terrine with pine forest spikenard, brioche tartine with larch and buckwheat praline, and a garnish of apples and aronia. We also added the sautéed foie gras, which elevated an already exceptional appetizer into something truly memorable. For our main courses, I chose the Québec Braised Beef Cheek with miso celeriac purée, roasted celeriac, wintergreen herb relish, and wild caraway veal jus. The beef was meltingly tender and deeply flavorful. My dining partner selected the Elzéar Venison Pâté en Croûte with balm poplar, Isle-aux-Grues plum mustard, hawthorn relish, and pimpina gel. Beautifully executed and rich with distinctly boreal flavors, it was both refined and comforting. We also shared a side of the duck breast lacquered with cranberries and schisandra, served with polenta flavored with dune pepper and braised winter lettuce. The standout for my dining partner was the polenta, formed into a crisp log with a beautifully crunchy exterior and soft center. He declared it his favorite preparation of polenta ever. From the attentive service to the inviting ambiance, everything was outstanding. Located in the heart of Old Québec on Rue Saint-Jean, Chez Boulay provided a delicious and memorable welcome to our holiday week. It was the perfect introduction to the cuisine, ingredients, and hospitality of Québec. Great food, great service, great atmosphere--simply perfection. Highly recommended. We would happily return on our next visit to Québec City.

Pretty good service and the food taste good. Price is Ok. I mentioned a promotion ad from the hotel…read moreand they honored the 15% off.

The breakfast was absolutely amazing! Way much better than where I was staying at the hotel lol…read more Service was quick, staff was super nice. The vibe of the café were super cute, gave me very much European vibes old you're a few vibes which I really liked. Definitely recommend going if you're ever in Quebec city!

The food was fantastic. I had the risotto with the duck confit and I was in heaven. Might be the…read morebest risotto I've ever had. Lovely small restaurant off the tourist streets. I highly recommend!

Tucked into the charm of Old Quebec, Chez Temporel delivers a cozy café atmosphere paired with…read moresurprisingly elevated flavors. The pear martini with gin was bright and elegant, lightly sweet with a clean botanical finish that felt refined rather than sugary. The MSG with mezcal cocktail brought a smoky, adventurous character with depth and balance that made it stand out. The chili con carne was pure comfort. Rich, slow-cooked flavor, hearty without being heavy, and perfectly complemented by fresh greens and crisp bread. What truly elevated the experience was the amazing service from our waitress. Warm, attentive and effortlessly welcoming, she made the entire meal feel relaxed and personal, the kind of hospitality that turns a good dinner into a memorable one. A charming local spot with thoughtful drinks, satisfying food and genuinely exceptional service

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.

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.

This restaurant was amazing! Everyone really enjoyed their dishes, everything was so so delicious…read more The highlights were the seafood pasta and the bolognese pasta. We were not disappointed. We loved the picturesque outdoor patio seating right next to chateau Frontenac. The outside of the restaurant was also gorgeous and very on theme. Our waiter was excellent and such a rockstar. If you are looking for a fabulous place to eat in Quebec City we highly recommend.

My dad really wanted to eat in the building with the red roof so we did. Inside it's actually huge,…read morewe had a mission to find the restroom. We sat on the patio and our server came and took our drink order. I had a sangria which was really good. I decided I wanted to try local cuisine so I had French onion soup to start which was great, my dad got the tartare. I've had it many times before and it never quite looked or tasted like this, it wasn't bad but very strong onion and pepper flavor. For mains I asked for the duck poutine starter and the fries, gravy and curds were standard but the duck didn't have much flavor. My dad got the pork chop and said it was amazing. My mum got a chicken and shrimp pasta, she said it was very herby tasting, like a garden was in there but the meat was cooked well. The view of the Fairmont is great and our server was really nice and friendly and helpful. I'd go back and try some other menu items if I was in the area

Stopped in for breakfast mainly because the lineup was huge and we were curious. Must be good,…read moreright? Because there were only 2 of us, a table was available after about 10 mins. Coffee came right away. Waited a bit to order but no complaints, they were busy. Finally ordered. I got the eggs Benny with spinach and mushrooms. My husband ordered the pea soup and toasted western. Western was well done, he was loving it but no soup showed up. Asked the waitress who obviously forgot it but no problem. She ran in and grabbed a bowl. The home fries on my eggs Benny were great. Hollandaise on the side. Definitely not made in house. The mushrooms were excellent. The English muffin was unfortunately not toasted so ended up being a soggy mess. All in all, pretty good but if you order the eggs Benny, I suggest asking for the English muffin to be toasted.

Le Buffet de L'Antiquaire is a super popular local brunch spot with a history (read their…read moremenu/website about their start in 1947), we got here in time to get a table before a large rush of regulars and tourists. By the time we were finished our meal, there was a half block line out the door. This is a tightly packed restaurant with several 2 seater and some 4 seater booths with a bit of a mezzanine for customers. The staff are super efficient, friendly, and delivered the food quickly. This has a more diner feel but with the Quebec French feel. We had the: - house lemonade - soup of the day (pea) - la cochonne; this is a breakfast poutine with eggs on top, very filling and delicious, ham, sausage, etc. all chopped into bite sized and topped with sauce and cheese, for poutine lovers - le migneron; this is a standard looking breakfast with french toast, homestyle potatoes, veggies, ham/cheese/eggs, and more maple syrup on everything, best option if you don't know what you want to eat while getting the feel of the place This is another great place to visit while in Quebec, this is located in Old Quebec Ports and the walk leads you through some of the older buildings of the city as well as past many art galleries. A very nice walk, but come early, else you'll be waiting in line!

We had a leisurely lunch here after exploring the city. The service was unbothered and, as we were…read moredone with our to-do list and spent from so much walking, we were served perfectly. The restaurant was packed and we were lucky to have gotten the last table. It was outdoors --- seems they do not always have the sidewalk tables set up -- and a lovely day for us to be outside, shaded by the building, gazing up at a church steeple not far down the street and listening to the native French speaker chatting away in the r neighborhood. We enjoyed 2 savory crepes : ham and sausage. We loved! 2 dessert crepes: pear and apple We recommend.

Authentic French comfort food alert! This place serves the most genuine Breton crepes I've ever…read morehad. La Billig is absolutely top-tier. All crepes are freshly cooked on traditional billig iron griddles, available in both savory and sweet flavors. I tried the duck confit with goat cheese, and it was incredible. The duck meat is tender and juicy, paired perfectly with crispy yet soft buckwheat crepe crust. Caramelized onions blend smoothly with rich cheese, bringing out such a savory and satisfying taste. Pair it with local cider or fresh Guinness draft beer, and your taste buds will be totally satisfied. A well-loved spot on Rue Saint-Jean in Old Quebec. Expect a short wait on weekends. After your brunch, you can easily wander around nearby bookstores and vintage shops for a nice stroll. Rating: 5/5