Bistronomy Canada

Opened by the team behind The Wren, a gourmet address next door, The Wood Owl is more of a wine bar, supported by a cuisine that perfectly matches the wines offered. You can enjoy a pan-fried entrecote with romesco sauce and salsa verde of charred shallots accompanied by pommes allumettes and a good glass of Malbec. That said, the menu does not only offer French-inspired dishes, but also Spanish, Korean and South American. Mention should also be made of the home-made charcuterie.

Definitely an address that will please the gourmet night owls. The place oscillates between restaurant, bar and nightclub. The decor honors the name of the establishment with its stylized wooden trees and its enchanted forest on the walls. On the plates, Chef Guillaume Daly and his team create dishes where raw and grilled meats take center stage (mention the AAA Tomahawk to share). To take the experience a step further, enter the hidden bar to enjoy a delicious cocktail in the atmosphere of a speakeasy.

The atmosphere is exactly that of an American diner, but revisited in a rather original way: long wooden counter with stools, lamps of all kinds, mismatched chairs, bottles and preserves from another era, deer head, knick-knacks as varied as they are numerous... As for the à la carte menu, you can order several small dishes to satisfy your stomach: smoked mackerel spread, oysters according to arrival, beef tataki, marinated salmon, 12-inch hot dog (a big star on the menu) or whelks with herb butter and parmesan.

A chic, friendly neighborhood wine bar and restaurant that's been tastefully imagined. The atmosphere is that of a place of friends, as evidenced by the terrace, which is always cheerful on summer evenings. The wines, natural or otherwise, are accompanied by small snacks such as the unmissable smoked meat roll with sauerkraut and Emmental cheese, or seasonal dishes such as duck and chanterelle ravioli. The quality of the products is a must for the chef, and it shows. On the other hand, portions are rather small and the meal can be a tad expensive.

We love the superb white decor, with a few islands of greenery here and there, but above all its partly glazed roof and greenhouse which, in addition to making the place extremely bright, give the impression of being on a terrace whatever the season. The old garage door also opens onto one of the restaurant's rooms, reinforcing this impression. The place offers several concepts: a weekend brunch spot, an evening restaurant with a menu rich in regional products, and a refreshment bar with cocktails and organic wines. A must-see!

A trendy gourmet address nestled in a historic building in the Hull district, Sans Façon offers something for the thirsty and the hungry. On the plate, dishes to share like the seafood tower, raw dishes like tartare and oysters, and heartier fare like rack of venison and wild mushroom risotto. In the glass, a superb selection of classic and signature cocktails, as well as an extensive wine list including organic and natural wines imported privately. An excellent place to treat yourself!

Having swapped premises with its little brother Larrys, the restaurant now operates in a smaller room with a cosy ambience. So it's in a decor of dark, coppery tones that the magic happens. The menu, true to form, promises a wealth of new discoveries: tripe with pine nuts, winter radish and chili gorria, double ravioli with liver and poultry heart, or doré with sauerkraut, leeks and sausage with smoked whelks - just a taste of the regularly changing menu. Lawrence continues to outdo itself year after year!

A true family affair, chef-owner Charles Gignac's gourmet haunt hopes to "put the chef's hat back on" without emptying our wallets. And when you look at his professional background - he did an internship at Alain Ducasse's Beige restaurant in Tokyo - you can't help but be excited about the gastronomic experience to come. On the plate, a French-inspired cuisine where local and seasonal products are the order of the day. For the full experience, we recommend the Experience menus, both in the evening and for brunch.

A superb riverside address! Close to Parc de la Plage-Jacques-Cartier, this restaurant attracts crowds with its large, beautiful terrace overlooking the St. Lawrence. City dwellers looking to get away from it all meet here for aperitifs (5 à 7) over a shared plank. The restaurant also offers a gourmet brunch not to be missed, and salsa evenings to stretch your legs. Try it before or after a stroll along the river. Other branch in Lévis (seasonal resto-terrasse).

On the menu: creative bistro-style dishes to share or not, trendy happy hours and innovative mixology. The house cocktails are particularly noteworthy. The menu includes beef short ribs with black beer, seafood cassolette, cod loin fish & chips and cavatelli with black garlic and mushrooms. We can't overlook the magnificent view of the St. Lawrence from the glass roof. If you go in the evening, we recommend you make a reservation, especially during peak tourist season.

Charming little bistro in the heart of the old town, offering cuisine based on regional products, such as those from Viandes biologiques de Charlevoix or Fromagerie Médard. The menu includes tasty appetizers such as the cheese and charcuterie board and the bison carpaccio with roasted walnuts, cheese and homemade pickles. The main course features the fine cuts of meat and fish for which the house is renowned. Add to this a wine list of some 200 labels, with a good variety by the glass.

La Table des Gourmets is first and foremost a family affair, that of the Rouyé family, expatriates from France who put their talent and good taste at the service of our taste buds. Here, Quebec products are in the spotlight, in a cuisine that combines French gastronomy, market products and local produce. Halibut from the Gaspé Peninsula, scallops from the Islands, lobster from Quebec, bison from the Grand Duc Farm and wild mushrooms are all on the menu, finely prepared by the chef and his brigade. The homemade desserts are also a must. A little extra for the service!

Fresh, local cuisine is the motto of this charming neighborhood eatery, which has been busy ever since it opened its doors a few years ago. Working in partnership with local farms, chef and co-owner Simon Lemire prepares succulent dishes with a distinctly Mauritian flavour. The gourmet menu is complemented by a fine wine list, most of which is privately imported and organic, natural and living. And let's not forget the Quebec beers and spirits. An address praised by the locals, and rightly so!

An urban bistro in the heart of downtown Rouyn, this is one of the city's trendiest addresses. The menu features tasty dishes that vary according to season and availability. The menu includes filet mignon tataki with yellow beans, chanterelles and crab mushrooms with Ricard sauce and blue cheese, scallop ceviche with chermoula sauce, and breaded and fried risotto arancini with tomato and parmesan sauce. We recommend that you choose several dishes to share with your guests, so you can sample as many delights as possible.

For those who love meat, only the good kind. A neighborhood butcher shop that is also a sandwich shop and a wine bar. All the meat comes from local farms, the animals were raised in the open air, no doubt it is quality. At noon, dishes (where meat is obviously honored) are proposed, as well as very good sandwiches and burgers. In the evening the place becomes a wine bar, with beautiful dishes that change regularly. And on the menu there is meat of course, grilled or in tartar in particular, but not only!

La Banane is a restaurant of fine French cuisine with some borrowings from the world. From the outset, we would like to emphasize the originality and beauty of the decor, with its huge "raw bar" (oysters, scallops, etc.) overhung by Art Deco lamps, its large leather benches in a semi-circle, and its vintage-looking space at the front. On the plate, oysters, Nova Scotia lobster, seared foie gras, aged steak grills, etc. To top off the meal, how about a slice of salted caramel banana cake?

A very popular Chicoutimi restaurant offering two distinct experiences. The first is the bistro, where market-fresh dishes are concocted according to season and arrival. For example, you can enjoy swordfish tartare with lime sour cream and chips, followed by Îles scallops and Nagano pork belly. Then there's the sandwich side, where you'll find naan with pulled pork or a ham and brie baguette, all enhanced by a home-made charcuterie section where everything is prepared and aged on the premises. A must-see!

Little brother of the Fraser Cafe (located in New Edinburgh), The Rowan plays the neighborhood gastro-pub card. Small and large dishes to share, world flavors and veggie options on the slate, with something for everyone. On weekends, the place is very popular for its gourmet lunch/brunch. We recommend the smoked trout, the frittata with green onions and goat cheese, or the Breakfast BLT sandwich with fried egg, cheese and mayo. There is also a nice selection of cocktails, not to mention the local craft beers.

Some people know the famous Pineapple My Love hot sauce, one of the sauces concocted by La Boîte à Sauce in Alma. A few years after its creation, the small resto-buvette was born in the heart of downtown. If the restaurant was originally focused on tacos and quesadillas, the menu has since evolved with gourmet dishes in which Quebec products are in demand, especially seafood in season. The wine list is really sublime, presenting wines from here and elsewhere. We love it!

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.

One of our favorite gourmet addresses! La Petite Cachée boasts a mountain chalet look that perfectly complements Mont-Tremblant's natural surroundings. Inspired by French cuisine with a Québécois twist, it has been showcasing Laurentian producers and local terroir for over 25 years. Everything is prepared with precision on a menu that changes with the seasons and new arrivals. Bonus: the restaurant has a very respectable wine cellar, including natural wines and Quebec vintages.

Open since summer 2018, L'Orygine restaurant is one of the brands of the famous La Tanière Group. It offers organic cuisine with local flavors that will appeal to both the vegans and carnivores of this world. We wholeheartedly recommend the discovery menu for a fantastic gourmet voyage (wine pairing or non-alcoholic beverages available on request). We'd also like to mention the plant wall at the entrance, designed by Manon Laliberté of Profil Vert, not to mention the superb decor by Rebel Design and the magnificent terrace.

Located in Entourage-sur-le-Lac, L'îlot Repère gourmand offers a cuisine based on local ingredients with a strong international influence. The restaurant offers creative, healthy, yet gourmet dishes to be enjoyed in the different areas of the restaurant, all overlooking the beautiful Beauport Lake. In the evening, the bar comes alive. At all times, the island in front of the open kitchen is active. On the magnificent three-season terrace, or in one of the private lounges, the setting is a perfect match for our contemporary and pleasant dishes.

This restaurant is definitely the trendiest gourmet address in the Upper Laurentians. On the plate, local flavours are the mainstay of the establishment, with dishes inspired by Old World bistros. Lémarettes has also built its reputation on cocktails, including a dozen "Découvertes" such as the camerise mojito. The spirits menu also includes a vast selection of craft beers and wines from certified organic and/or biodynamic estates. Grocery and wine store on site.

Those who knew the Café Champêtre in Percé will now find a gourmet address in its former premises. Four young entrepreneurs from the region started this snack bar in the middle of a pandemic with the desire to offer small and large dishes with resolutely local flavors. And it's hard to beat that when you know that the team calls on a picker to harvest, among other things, berries and wild mushrooms. Nice selection of cocktails and wines too. A great address for brunch, lunch, dinner or an aperitif.

Located in the heart of the Drague complex, Restaurant Elli's design immediately catches the eye, blending noble wood, brick and concrete with the black and white hues of the premises. It serves succulent bistro dishes inspired by international cuisine, to share or not: tasting platter, veggie or non-veggie agnolotti forestier, beef tartar, duck confit salad, poutine steak and smoked gouda cheese, tacos al pastor, etc. And when the restaurant closes for the evening, it transforms into the Drague cabaret.

If the place serves as a take-out counter during the day, it becomes a gourmet table in the evening. A single large table, which can seat up to 14 guests, sits in this small restaurant that makes you feel like a guest in the chef's home. On the menu, a 5-course meal that changes with the months and seasons and features products from Quebec artisans and producers, all meticulously selected by the team. Bonus: a list of organic and natural wines as well as Quebec spirits.

SAINTI is first and foremost a restaurant that showcases the tasty gourmet products of the Charlevoix region, notably the cheeses, charcuterie and market garden produce. To support this, the restaurant offers a private wine list, mostly organic or from sustainable agriculture, not to mention Quebec spirits. Bonus: a superb view of the St. Lawrence River from the dining room and the terrace. The team also runs Le 362, located on the same site and offering rooms and rental condos.

Right in the heart of the Île-des-Moulins historic site, this restaurant occupies a period building on the banks of the Rivière des Milles-Îles (its terrace offers a superb view). The menu follows the bistronomy concept with an international touch (naan crab and shrimp, bao bread with crispy pork, linguini with jerk chicken, etc.). On Sunday mornings, the place attracts brunch enthusiasts, and we recommend the "Festin brunch" menu for two or more people. A fine selection of beers, wines and spirits from Quebec.

In the heart of Wakefield village, facing the Gatineau River and boasting a lovely terrace, Le Hibou offers cuisine inspired by the four corners of the world: ferme aux saveurs des monts' butter chicken poutine with home fries, tandoori chicken sausage, cheese curds, cilantro and red bell pepper; fish taco with fried cod, red coleslaw, pickled onions and cilantro; or Ferme Hale's sirloin burger with Jarlsberg cheese, double bacon, maple barbecue sauce and chipotle.

A newcomer to the Tadoussac gourmet scene, Le Bar Rayé is housed in a charming ancestral home with a breathtaking view of the marina, bay and St. Lawrence River. The watchword in the kitchen: source locally to offer the best the Côte-Nord has to offer. And there's something for everyone on the slate, especially fish and seafood, the hallmarks of this maritime region. We sampled a lobster guédille with a house cocktail, followed by a succulent cheesecake with homemade camerise syrup. Top-notch!

Greenery is at the heart of the concept, from the decor to the plate, where plants are the stars of the place. This restaurant is another project by renowned chefs Jean-Claude Boulay, Arnaud Marchand and Pierre Joubaud, who are not new to the business (Emeline Péro succeeded Pierre Joubaud at the helm of the kitchen in 2021). In addition to greenery, proteins are also on the menu, whether they are animal, vegetarian or vegan. In the glass, a nice selection of cocktails, Quebec beers and even botanical lemonades.