The best restaurants Chaudière-Appalaches

Right in the heart of Old Montmagny, this beautiful stone inn, dating back to 1847, offers bistro dishes, tartars and poke bowls as varied as they are imaginative, gourmet burgers and poutines, classics on the grill, seafood, cheese and charcuterie plates, and more. The menu's composition is a veritable hymn to flavors and the pursuit of quality, with a touch of international inspiration. The accompanying wine list is highly elaborate and will appeal to all tastes. A great place to treat yourself.

Now housed in a beautiful red barn, this gourmet address serves Breton crepes prepared using traditional methods, with organic wheat or buckwheat flours and garnished with local produce. Crêpes repas, crêpes estivales, crêpes dessert: everything is delicious (ask about the fancy crêpes of the moment). Pair it all with one of their house beers, brewed in partnership with Quebec microbreweries like Broadway or L'Ironie. In summer, enjoy the terrace, and in winter, the outdoor relaxation area with fireplace.

This café-bistro-style restaurant is well known in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli for its fine cuisine and country-style ambiance. The menu is largely made up of local produce, with a clear preference for regional, French and even Asian cuisine. There's something for every taste, depending on the season, what's available and the whims of chef Patrick Gonfond. The menu is constantly reinvented and innovated to add new pinches of color and flavor. The restaurant also serves tasty breakfasts.

A member in good standing of the Artisans à l'oeuvre network as a Culinary Space, this family-owned maple grove will make you experience a resolutely gourmet sugar time. All the traditional dishes are served here, which are concocted with home-made certified organic maple syrup and local products (vegetarian menu also available). A guided tour of the facilities is included with the meal, as well as a tasting of products including the famous taffy on snow. Don't leave the premises without stopping by the boutique to pick up a few homemade products.

A stone's throw from the river and marina, this is a gourmet address not to be missed. Don't look for a storefront, but rather an outdoor venue with a festive flair. The menu is all barbecue, from ribs to smoked beef brisket burgers, poutine and pulled pork tacos. And since you're in danger of developing an addiction, you should know that THÉO BBQ also has a boutique in Berthier-sur-Mer (spices, sauces, meats, prepared foods...), which also features a number of in-house products.

Inspired by the Lobster Shacks of the American East Coast, this resto, cantine and snack bar is a must for seafood lovers. Fresh lobster, guédilles, clam chowder, lobster poutine and other delights are all on the menu, along with a selection of burgers, grills, pastas and more. All set in the distinctive décor of an old octagonal barn with a contemporary touch (we particularly like the lobster traps transformed into tables). Also on site: café-bar on the first floor.

Le Vire-Crêpes is well known for its blueberry fields where you can pick your own in season. It's also a shop where you can stock up on this small fruit of the fields, either natural or in processed products. But above all, it's a gourmet address to enjoy a brunch where blueberries are the star even in smoothies. In summer, a food-truck sets up shop on the site and offers blueberry and maple salad with grilled chicken, Angus beef burgers and other delights.

An ultra-popular gourmet address in the village, located just below the Ras L'Bock microbrewery. Come for its delicious breakfasts or bistro-style dishes such as tartares (we recommend the bison and cranberry tartar), ribs, burgers and poutines, and enjoy them all with a breathtaking view of the St. Lawrence River. In the glass, a fine selection of cocktails, wines and, of course, local Ras L'Bock beers. Vegetarians and gluten intolerants: the restaurant has thought of you!