What a great spot. Read about this place in Bon Apetit last year and when we decided to come to…read moreQuebec City, we knew we needed to try it out. It did not disappoint. The place is small but it adds to the funky and cool vibe. I went with my wife and two daughters and they all loved their meals. The staff were very friendly and the music list was great. My only regret is that I am leaving today and cannot go again.

TLDR: local bar with amazing food, friendly staff, and warm regulars…read more Came to grab dinner. We got a half order of shepherds pie and Mac and cheese and a small poutine. Everything came fresh out of the kitchen: hot and bubbly sauce, crisp fries, warm meaty cheese curds - great stuff. The shepherds pie and Mac both had twists that elevated them from the norm and really left a mark on me. We don't speak any French, but our waitress spoke a bit of English and did an excellent job playing a bit of charades to communicate with us. Her friendly attitude and great service made us feel welcome in the small bar of regulars. This was a great spot that I highly recommend and would definitely stop by if I was in the area!

Walked in in a whim in the morning. Very Friendly, Very Clean, and Annie Was Great!! Lulu was a…read moreHoot!! Food Looked and Tasted Good. Come in and check them out!

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.

Very friendly service. Relaxing atmosphere and great for people watching if you sit by the street…read more I had duck confit salad and it was a good time-amazing mix of flavors and textures.

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.

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.

If you want smoked meat à la "Pastrami" as in New York City (maybe even better), you will have…read morefound a bit of heaven here in QC. This without the crowds and irritations of NYC; family owned and run by delightful sisters with great service. They even ask if you want your meat lean, medium fat or more fat!!! Everything excellent with great beer on tap and if you want to knock yourself out, get a piece of the homemade Maple Syrup Pie (tart). Makes me wish I lived nearby or within a hundred miles or so!!!

Loved the smoked meat sandwich! POUTIN could be better, they added too much gravy, fries was saggy…read more The waiter "Jeremy" was super helpful, friendly, and patient. He explained us how they cure and smoke the meat. I recommended to try their sandwiches. The patio area was nice and cozy

Good food for burgers, fries, shake, flavored soda and salads…read more Quality was really good, while service is okay, the place is a recommend for its location.

Best poutine in all of QC! I stumbled into the Chic Shack…read morewhile exploring old QC/ Frontenac. The location is perfect and close to everything. I loved my old style poutine forestiere with mushroom ragout, shallots and potato wedges / cheese curds. The size was on the small side, I was fully satisfied with the portion. Other poutine places have ginormous sizes so this was a relief personally. Waitstaff were helpful with translation, younger waitstaff were very polite despite language differences. They do not accept cash at the establishment. I also ordered a latte which was a good pick me up.

This was our breakfast place of choice for 4 out of 5 days that we were in QC. Such an amazing…read morearray of pastries, plus coffees, breakfast sandwiches and more, that we were able to try something new each day. Such was the allure of Paillard that we are now craving croissants and lattes back home.

So we technically stopped in as someone wanted a iced matcha. I was going to get some unhealthy…read moredrink then my eyes spied a Nutella eclair! I've never had such a thing and just had to try it. It was delicious. The outside chocolate crush was like a candy bar while the cool cream inside was like a super soft ice cream. All together a wonderful dessert and a must try! Oh, the Matcha was okay ... But whatever, the Nutella eclair is where it's at!

Sometimes you know immedately that a dining experience is going to be very special. At Buvett Scott…read moreI knew when our host brought us to our seats at the end of the bar (which we had reserved). They were right next to the large pick-up window looking into the kitchen, and our host then said "These are the people who will be preparing your dinner", and introduced us to each person in the kitchen... by name. This is a very small place, cozy and atmospheric. If there are just two of you, sitting at the bar is the way to go. It's where you really feel the vibe and see what makes this place so special. The food is off the hook, and changes so frequently that it's pointless for me to highlight specific dishes. We had an amazing charred broccolli, a seasonal morel dish, razor clams, and unique egg mayo concoction. Doesn't matter. the food will be exceptional whatever they are serving. Thier Michelin Bib Gourmand (exceptional food at reasonable prices) designation is well deserved. But if the soul of Buvette Scott is the food, the heart is Marine, who appeared to be the only server on duty while we were there. She is a transplanted Brit (I believe), with a quick smile and a sassy outlook. Even as busy as she was, she had the time to engage us and make us feel like we were old friends. Stories were told, laughing was had. We were the last two left from the first dinner seating that day, and Marine and part of the kitchen team sat at the bar with us as we finished and shared insights about Quebec City and how they ended up there. Rarely have I felt so comfortable and at home in a place I have never been before. Really good restaurants serve up really good food... But truly great restaurants provide an experience that impacts you on many levels, and holds a place in your memory. Buvette Scott is a truly great restaurant.

This place is a gem. It was our favourite meal of both Montreal and Quebec City this week. It's a…read moresmall casual place with excellent cuisine and top notch service. The small diverse menu celebrates seasonal ingredients and provides a wonderful example of the outstanding food scene in Quebec that so many people talk about. Highly recommend!

The place is now called coteau. An excellent experience. Their discovery menu is interesting and…read morekeeps you guessing for every course. Breakfast has great options in their buffet, and I had the best eggs of my life here. Service is exceptional, and the ambiance is very tasteful. Highly recommend if you're looking for a higher end experience in the city.

Loved the ambiance in this restaurant, it's warm and inviting. Eclectic decor. They were very…read moreaccommodating of dietary restrictions. Service was friendly. I would have really liked to come back for the brunch. All of our food was delicious and you can see the artistry of each meal.