The best restaurants Quebec

Open from early April to mid-December, this is one of the best restaurants in the Mauricie region. We'd first like to highlight the beauty of the farmhouse-style building and the incredible interior design. On the plate, we'd like to mention the use of seasonal vegetables from his garden, homemade breads and pastries, and regional products that vary according to what's available. Bonus: a superb list of spirits to back it all up, and a gourmet counter with breads, pastries, ready-to-eat foods, ice creams, bottles and wine, etc., to take away.

For a gourmet breakfast or a dinner of local flavors, La Maison Mathilde is a very popular address in Percé. To get the day off to a good start, we recommend the famous eggs Bénédicte, available here in almost a dozen different options. In the evening, fish and seafood take center stage (with a special mention for the seafood platter for two), not to mention the fine selection of starters that can be shared to sample almost everything. But whatever the time of day, the superb terrace overlooking the sea is a must.

It's one of the favorite addresses in Chinatown. The perfect place to enjoy the famous noodle and beef soup, a classic from Lan Zhou, a city in north-central China. A delicious broth prepared with love and enriched with beef blood, daikon slices, thinly sliced beef cooked in the broth and an egg marinated in curry, that's what you'll find in your bowl. Of course, there are other options on the menu, but it is for this soup that the crowd abounds. De-liieux!

With its 360° panoramic view overlooking downtown Montreal, Portus 360 (a nod to the lighthouses on the coast of Portugal) offers a beautiful setting to enjoy Helena Loureiro's excellent Mediterranean cuisine. Well-known in Montreal's gastronomic landscape, the chef offers a daring menu of typical dishes from her country, combining products from here and elsewhere, even as far away as Lisbon. From Quebec terroir to Portuguese wines, everything blends together in an explosion of flavours!

Located in the Village, the bistro's soft, colorful ambience is immediately appealing... and its menu even more so. For lunch, brunch or dinner, or just a quick coffee, Tendresse has it all: from classic burgers and breakfast sandwiches to the more exotic tacos, dumplings and falafels, not forgetting the tasty desserts. It's all really good and vegan! As if that weren't enough, we've also put together a fine wine list and a variety of other drinks. Try it at any time of day.

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.

Located in the heart of Vieux-Sainte-Dorothée, Le Mitoyen welcomes guests to the elegant décor and warm ambience of the salons of its magnificent ancestral home. Renowned chef Richard Bastien concocts refined dishes featuring Northern shrimp, Lower Laurentian piglet, Kamouraska lamb and Quebec cheeses. The impressive wine list, featuring many privately imported vintages, is sure to delight wine lovers. A great table that knows how to remain humble.

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!

An ideal place for those who do not claim to be carnivores, this cabin is an eco-vegan alternative to the traditional sugar shack, in addition to being installed in an ecological house that welcomes only 35 guests. Among other things, we offer vegan greaves, marinated beets, millet and vegetable tourtière, vegetable egg temp'oeufs (homemade tempeh in omelette style), "pas de lard" beans or buckwheat and spelt pancakes with fruit compote. Due to the privacy of the premises, a reservation is required.

A little gem of a bistro, located directly on the banks of the Richelieu in Old Beloeil. A pretty blue and yellow period house - hence the name of the place - with a two-story dining room and a large terrace that is absolutely magnificent and ultra cozy, all with a view of Mont Saint-Hilaire. On the menu, a French bistro style cuisine including all the essentials. Mention should be made of their wine cellar, which contains more than 700 privately imported bottles. Good plan for the less affluent: a lunch menu at low prices.

Welcome to the realm of the poke bowl, the Hawaiian dish that's been all the rage for the past few years! And here, you compose it to your taste: choose your protein (tuna, salmon, tofu, etc.), then the base (white rice, salad, quinoa) and toppings (4 are included, 50 cents for each additional option). The restaurant also offers chicken karaage, coconut popcorn shrimp and the spam burger, not to mention a selection of smoothies rich in protein, nutrients, fiber and vitamins. To top off the meal, try the taiyaki.

This is the place to go for seafood! Doubling as a fishmonger's, this restaurant makes seafood its great specialty: halibut and fennel soup, cold-smoked salmon, lobsters from its own tank, cod fillet with lemon butter, grilled scallops with Nantes butter, seafood cipaille... You'll want to try it all, and you can with the fisherman's plate, a veritable orgy of the sea! Little sailors are also entitled to a seafood menu designed just for them.

Along Route 199, just at the southern entrance to Île du Havre aux Maisons, it is the perfect place to take a gourmet break. It is even said that it is here that you would find the best seafood pizza in the world. We tested it and confirmed that it is DEFINITE! Garnished with lobster béchamel sauce, scallops, shrimp, lobster, onions, red peppers, garlic butter and mozzarella, it is a must! Several other pizza choices are also available, in earth, sea or vegetarian versions, as well as oven-baked French fries and healthy salads.

Quai 360 is the brainchild of François Gaulin and his wife Nathalie Miousse. An exceptional table on the Îles de la Madeleine gourmet scene, it offers market cuisine according to season and arrival: Grande-Entrée oysters, scallop ceviche, lobster risotto with fennel and bisque, filet mignon and snow crab with carrot mousseline, and more. A fine wine list accompanies everything, not to mention cocktails like Quai 360's famous Bloody Caesar with house bacon and spicy olive. A must-try!

Chef Johanne Vigneau knows the local produce and prepares it with precision and finesse, always according to what's available. At lunchtime, the menu is in bistro mode, with succulent small dishes on the go, while in the evening, the place opts for bistronomic cuisine accompanied by wines, most of which are organically produced. In the boutique, you'll find gourmet products from the terroir and beyond, privately imported wines, kitchen accessories and the house's signature products. Find out more about our gourmet workshops.

An explosive gastronomic pub, an association of the best, with the gentle credo "Democratize the art of eating well, drinking well and being well served". In the glass, a superb slate of Quebec spirits, coupled with a wine cellar, will delight connoisseurs. On the plate, if the beef onglet with sweet potato purée and gratin dauphinois hasn't whetted your appetite, the venison burger with smoked bacon or the stuffed saddle of rabbit with extra pan-fried foie gras will send you straight to heaven. Bonus: a lunch counter on rue Badeaux.

The place is simply stunning, blending raw materials and sleek design, with some pretty greenery and artwork thrown in for good measure. In the cup, you're treated to coffees from so-called third-wave roasters, and on the plate, it's 100% vegan. Privately imported wines, microbrewery beers and house cocktails are also on the menu. Cultural and musical programming throughout the year. Also worth discovering: the Le Dep Frida boutique, offering a wide range of organic and vegan gourmet products, including succulent ready-to-eat meals.

When two chef-owners compete to bring us such fine, upscale cuisine, we can't help but appreciate it. Each has his own stove, and tradition be damned! On the menu: foie gras au torchon and duck breast from Ferme Basque in Saint-Urbain, scallops from the Magdalen Islands, Arctic char filet from Les Éboulements... In short, Quebec on your plate! Your gourmet mission: choose two dishes, regardless of the chef (you won't offend the other, don't worry). One of Charlevoix's finest restaurants.

If you're craving fish and seafood, Les Terrasses du Capitaine is the place to go! The restaurant's location right on the quayside makes it a real maritime experience. On the menu: Cajun halibut bites, surf clam chowder, butter cod filet, lobster ravioli and scallop tartare. For a special treat, we recommend the crab or lobster plate, or the land and sea platter.

Quebec gastronomy at its best. Normand Laprise, Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux, is at the helm of this establishment, ensuring that its reputation remains impeccable. The menu is incredibly rigorous, showcasing fresh, refined market cuisine. There's no pretense: dishes are crafted like works of art and combined with a breathtaking wine list created by one of the country's top sommeliers. Everything here is over the top! Advance reservations are recommended.

The neighborhood is no stranger to good Asian cuisine, and here's one we really like. Here, we feast on the Vietnamese specialties that have made the reputation of this popular restaurant, which never lets up. A full pot of tea is brought to us the second we set foot under the table, then we warm up with a Tonkinoise soup or a delicious phở. It's fresh and light despite the generous proportions. You can go there with your eyes closed, it's simply good, the service is fast and the prices are pretty low. What more could you ask for?

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!

A charming gourmet establishment in the center of the village, it serves fresh, local bistro cuisine inspired by local products such as marinated meats, seafood from the Gulf of St. Lawrence, fresh seasonal vegetables and fruits, etc. We like to accompany everything with a good beer from a Quebec microbrewery or a wine from the Brome-Missisquoi region. In the boutique, you will find plenty of things to prepare a tasty meal at home, and during the summer season, a farmer's market is set up on the site.

It's hard to miss this snack bar on the quays of Sept-Îles: just look for a dining room in the shape of a giant lobster trap and a miniature lighthouse. The tone is set, and the menu is faithful to expectations, given the maritime region: seafood egg rolls (very popular!), breaded scallops, crab, shrimp or lobster guédille, cod fish & chips... But like any self-respecting snack bar, burgers, hot dogs, poutines, fries and other typical dishes are also on the menu. Perfect for a meal on the go!

Here, we take barbecuing seriously! All meats are cooked and smoked over open flames and charcoal of various species. The result is tasty dishes like the brisket burger, smoked beef short rib, St-Louis spareribs and the spitter's platter, featuring a selection of their grilled and smoked meats. Under its new management, the menu has been renewed, both on land and sea. Bonus: a tiki bar on the superb terrace overlooking the Richelieu River.

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.

Everyone knows this restaurant! A family business founded in 1969 by Conrad Morasse, its delicious fries attract crowds, as does its vast selection of creative poutines, including the 7e Ciel, in reference to the label founded by Abitibi rapper Anodajay, or the Double Porc BBQ with pulled pork, bacon and BBQ sauce. When the bars close, we recommend the Trash menu or, better yet, the Hangover Poutine which will give you the energy you need to get to bed.

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!

When we found this address, we didn't expect to fall in love with it so intensely. But there's news: after spending a few seasons on the Domaine Orléans site, Les Gamines finally has its own premises in Stoneham. The star of the menu: incredibly tasty waffles made with fresh apple juice and local produce. We wholeheartedly recommend the Gravlax (avocado mousse, egg marinated in cider vinegar, feta cheese, basil and salmon gravlax). We're still dreaming about it, and can't wait to check out the new premises!

The Bistro des Artistes is well known in the area. Now under new management, the decor and menu have been given a fresh twist. For lunch and dinner, the menu highlights Charlevoix products in its tapas as well as its pizzas (gluten-free dough is available), tartars, carpaccios and dishes from the land or the sea. There is also a private wine list, cocktails and mocktails, not to mention craft beers. Bonus: works by local artists adorn the walls of the dining room.

Hochelaga, new gastronomic district? And why not? When you see the number of good restaurants nowadays installed in this less frequented area of the city, it's a good place to go for a walk. Le Flamant promises a creative experience on the plate and in the glass, in a relaxed atmosphere. The menu features revisited classics that change with each new arrival. In a simple and unpretentious decor, we share several tasty dishes after a good original cocktail, served in an equally original glass.

A little cocoon where oriental decor and subdued lighting create a particularly warm atmosphere. This bar-restaurant offers dishes from various Asian countries; from ramen and baos to egg rolls and poutine revisited, it's a cuisine that dares to mix the specialties of several cultures, for the better. As for cocktails, the flavors of lychee, lemongrass and pineapple radiate from the glasses. Special evenings are regularly organized, such as the Mystix evenings on Friday nights. The real plus: the indoor terrace.

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!

More French-Italian and inventive than Graffiti, impossible! The critics are unanimous and our taste buds confirm it, choose with your eyes closed, it's excellent every time. Our suggestion: as a starter, the shrimp and scallop puff pastry with Nantes butter and spinach, and as a main course, the pan-fried sweetbreads with mushrooms marinated in balsamic or the risotto with duck confit. Founded in 1984, the Graffiti offers an original and constantly evolving market cuisine, accompanied by one of the best cellars in the region.

With its modern, fir-green look, it's impossible to mistake it for anything else. Despite its young age, the restaurant, which is also a café and, more generally, a place to live, already has a strong personality. A rather comforting brunch, as we know how to do in Quebec, and a lunch that oscillates between poutine, smash burger and vegan mac and cheese, in short, gourmandise is not to be outdone. And from time to time, events are organized: open mic, DJ set and drawing... Follow us on social networks. Bonus: it's possible to privatize the premises.

Located in the heart of the Village, this restaurant takes you on a journey... under the palm trees! Shrimp acras, Jamaican-style beef, griot platter, Creole-style prawns and other Caribbean specialties, revisited or not, are on the menu of this trendy restaurant, with its sober yet colorful decor. In summer, the bright dining room opens onto the terrace, where you can enjoy the lively atmosphere of Rue Sainte-Catherine while sipping one of the rum-based cocktails on offer. Ideal for an exotic, spice-filled evening.

Its nickname, the "dining barracks", is a nice nod to the building's past as a former fire station. All the cachet has been preserved and enhanced by an industrial and contemporary style decor. On the menu, a brasserie-style cuisine inspired by Franco-Quebec. For those who like it, oysters are available for a dollar on weekdays from 5pm with a glass of wine. The duck poutine is a classic of the house. Nice gourmet table!

A crazy address in Montreal! You only have to see the lamps hanging from the ceiling to understand that everything is possible here, both in terms of decoration and food. The old mannequins and the walls decorated with buttons remind us of the old haberdashery that occupied the place. Bonus: the bay window overlooking the street, the beautiful terrace in season and a "lovers' lounge" for an intimate meal. On the plate, quality is not to be outdone. The subtle sweet and sour combinations and the enhancement of the leg of lamb, duck or game will delight the gourmets.

One of the three addresses of the Ferreira family business, which has imported Portuguese cuisine to Montreal from father to daughter. Café Vasco de Gama offers fast food tailored to the business clientele who frequent the place in the mornings and at lunchtime. The menu features mainly Portuguese-inspired sandwiches (fresh sardines, chicken and chouriço) or more classic sandwiches (smoked salmon bagel or vegetarian and goat's cheese sandwich), served with soup or salad. Breakfast is also served throughout the week. The setting is pleasant and the service friendly.

This bistro will seduce you with its cuisine and its setting. Those who sit at the bar can watch the cooks at work. The decor is original, with numerous bottles hanging from the ceiling. In the evening, the menu includes Korean beef tartare, creamy morels and wild boar chop with anchovies, capers and lemon. But the menu is constantly evolving, so the best way to get an idea is to drop in and be surprised by chef Maksim Morin's creations.

La Sucrerie du Domaine is a new gourmet restaurant with a rustic-chic look, where you can indulge until you're blue in the face. It's the perfect spot for lunch, brunches and lunches, with utterly decadent dishes made from 100% Lanaudière produce. We love the poutine "hangover" with organic free-range egg, cubed potatoes, house-smoked baloney, maple-smoked ham, Cabane bacon and homemade hollandaise sauce. Definitely not a place to diet!

What a wonderful discovery, and we'd like to thank our pirate-in-chief Stéphane for the tip! In a beach bar atmosphere, with our eyes riveted on the ocean, Percé Rock and Bonaventure Island, we come here to taste the best the sea has to offer. Almost everything is here, from cod acras and oysters to red tuna tartare and a plate of whole lobster. If you want to try all the starters with a lobster and two sections of crab legs, the platter for 2 is highly recommended. A fine selection of spirits, including cocktails and local beers.

This take-out counter with terrace is next to its big sister, the restaurant Bati Bassac (which is also worth discovering). On the canteen side, a wide range of Cambodian specialties but also from other South-East Asian countries, such as Saolin beef (breaded beef sautéed in an orange teriyaki sauce, sprinkled with candied oranges and flavored with sesame) or Singapore pad (rice noodles sautéed with chicken and shrimps in a curry sauce, cabbage strips and carrot). The pailin and imperial rolls are also excellent. We will go back there!

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 pizzeria has taken up residence in the village's former presbytery. A gourmet stopover par excellence, it prepares Neapolitan-inspired pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven (you can admire the kitchen team at work as soon as you set foot in the restaurant). The menu features some 15 options, not forgetting starters to whet the appetite (plate of prosciutto, burrata, arancini, etc.). There's also a fine selection of craft beers and ciders, spritzers, cocktails and tutti quanti. Bonus: a terrace on the banks of the river.

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.

Located in front of the sea, the Cantine Sainte-Flavie is famous for its famous lobster club sandwich, but also for its lobster guédilles (among the best in the region) and its poutine with small shrimps. And here we really don't skimp on quantity! The menu also includes typical snack dishes such as subs, sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, fries and tutti quanti. The place also offers take-out and a terrace to eat on the go under the Gaspesian sun.