The best French cuisine restaurants Quebec

A beautiful brasserie, classic, and famous since its opening in 1931. It is said that today the stars of the world of arts and sports like to get there to nibble a piece. Around a marble table, under the fan blades and in the characteristic hubbub of bistros, it is nice to look at business lunches, friends and lovers. In winter, you'll be advised of the hot onion soup that is right! In summer, chicken liver salad, tasted on the terrace, is very valuable. The specialties of the house are suitable for all seasons: beef tartar, calf liver, boudin to apples. The service is very effective.

If the little rue Sault-au-Matelot seduced you, l'Échaudé will amplify your affection. An establishment that plays in the big league, thanks to its elaborate, tasty cuisine and a wine list dictated by love. The menu features top-quality products, delicately chosen and pampered by the accompaniments: sweetbreads with foie gras, cherry and cocoa, duck leg confit with potato cake and cipollini onion, or blood sausage and scallops with chanterelles, plum and pancetta. All served with kindness and professionalism.

Small, friendly and unpretentious, in the image of the Tolkien character, this bistro is a gem. Large bay windows and stone walls, combined with contemporary decor, give the place a very cool look. The menu changes with the seasons: gourmet starters (fish rillettes, beef tataki, etc.), bistro dishes with local flavors (pork chop from Boucherie Turlo, boudin from grandma Thérèse, etc.), decadent desserts... Breakfasts are also well worth the detour.

A hip and popular restaurant specializing in bistro-style cuisine. Chef David Janelle, a native of the region, likes to juggle flavors and quality products: bison gravlax from Ferme Junique au sapin, sweetbread walnut puff pastry with Hydromel du Fjord, roast duck breast from Québec, blueberry tart from Lac-Saint-Jean, etc. The menu is rounded out by an excellent wine list. An excellent wine list completes the picture. An address not to be missed, where the emphasis is on regional products (the restaurant is a member of the Ambassadeur Zone Boréale network).

Flavors, elegance and cheerful chatter are the order of the day. This renowned restaurant serves excellent cuisine, like these bites of salmon and beef tartare. It's so good, it makes you want more! Delicious rack of lamb with gratin savoyard and French peas, or lovely pan-fried milk-fed veal chop with morel mushroom sauce and rattes in duck fat. A fine wine list and successful desserts show that here, attention to detail is paramount. A message received by Montreal's relaxed, bourgeois clientele, and we understand!

A veritable gourmet institution for the past 15 years, Restaurant Auguste offers rustic, meticulously-crafted cuisine showcasing tasty Eastern Townships products. The restaurant's classics include the famous inverted poutine, homemade black pudding, risotto dishes, duck in all its forms, and pudding chômeur à l'érable et glace Coaticook, all of which follow the rhythm of the seasons and new arrivals. The clientele is made up of many regulars, which bodes well for the future.

The fine team at Les Affamés is constantly renewing its menu, offering dishes with local flavors based on seasonal ingredients. The cuisine is inspired by the traditions of the world, with dishes such as halibut steak with Israeli couscous with sweet peas and lemon confit, or mussel and chorizo gnocchi with broccoli, tomato confit sauce and shavings of Grana Padano cheese. And let's not forget the famous Ferme Fournier burger, a star dish at Les Affamés. A fine selection of desserts too.

An excellent address where regional products take pride of place. Located just a few steps from the "sea", and with additional space on the^2nd floor, it's the ideal place to enjoy platters of cheese, charcuterie, smoked fish and side dishes, which you assemble yourself. It also serves as a gourmet grocery store, offering cheeses, sausages, baguettes, coffees, wines and more. When it comes to hops, you'll find nothing but "home-grown" products. Fine Quebec spirits, wines and cocktails are also on the menu.

Dyan Solomon and Eric Girard, co-owners of the famous Olive+Gourmando, opened Foxy in 2015. Unlike its big sister, which works morning and noon, Foxy is more of a night spot, offering charcoal and wood-fired cooking with a homemade philosophy. Meat and seafood products are very popular, not forgetting starters such as homemade feta cheese or the famous flatbread. The decor is muted and subdued, "halfway between a hunting lodge and a speakeasy " as Ariane Krol of La Presse aptly put it.

The restaurant Les Sales Gosses is the offspring of Patrick Simon and Jeff Pettigrew. The two co-owners have acquired solid experience in several establishments in the Quebec City and Montreal area, one in the kitchen and the other as a sommelier. We offer you here a refined and tasty cuisine, influenced by France and Italy, with a good supply of seasonal and Quebec products. In the dining room, black and white dominate in a refined atmosphere, and we particularly like the large bar where it is nice to lean back, a glass of wine in hand

A relaxed, lively neighborhood bistro, with a cheerful atmosphere. It offers a varied menu featuring the great classics of bistro cuisine: garlic snails, pan-fried foie gras, bavette de cheval (very popular), steak-frites, homemade ribs, fish & chips, tartares (salmon, beef)... There's also a fine selection of pastas and pizzas, and several other gourmet specialties, such as poutine with duck confit and calvados sauce, a delight. Special mention for the well-stocked wine list.

This magnificent 1901 house offers an unforgettable experience of relaxation, refinement and gastronomy. Chef Truchon's table is a hymn to flavors and local products. Specialties include tartares, foie gras from Ferme Basque, black pudding, Charlevoix lamb, fish and local cheeses. The wine list is the perfect complement to this culinary adventure. Also worth discovering: the cozy accommodations of his inn and his new lounge restaurant and tapas bar next door, L'Île Mystérieuse.

How would you describe this inviting, multi-faceted place? First, it's a friendly little eatery with a tasty menu that focuses on local products (young Island beef tartare, sea bass burger, Pied-de-Vent cheese poutine, Les Trésors du Large oysters, Island beer ribs, etc.). Then there's a bistro where you can enjoy a drink with friends, with a menu of craft beers including, of course, those from À l'Abri de la Tempête. Finally, you can also sleep in one of the six rooms on the^2nd floor.

Brasserie Bernard, an essential institution in the chic and vibrant Outremont district, is brilliantly run by the Holder brothers, a reference in the city. This elegant brasserie transports us into the atmosphere and flavours of Europe. The great classics are on the slate and the menu makes room for local Quebec products, notably the Quebec cheese plate. A wide selection of wines and spirits is offered. The summer terrace adds to the many pleasures of this choice establishment.

In a chic and immaculate atmosphere, La Chronique's colourful menu tends to explore the very limits of French cuisine. Chefs Marc De Canck and Olivier de Montigny break free from traditional shackles and create dishes with new flavours. Aromas and tastes are pushed to such a degree that the palate loses its bearings. Beautiful wine list. When cooking becomes such a highly artistic material, we can then speak, without question, of one of the best tables in Montreal. To be discovered!

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.

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.

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!

Here is a brasserie with crazy charm, with its wood-covered walls, all in relief, where blackboards display the menus, and where modern meets rustic. Les Enfants Terribles is a famous name in the Montreal area. If all its addresses are not the same, the one in Outremont still has a certain charm. You can, for example, enjoy the spectacle of life in Outremont behind the large bay windows, while tasting a knife cut beef tartare with parmesan crumble and basil oil. A well-known address.

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!

This restaurant is by far our best gourmet address in the area. On the menu, bistro-style cuisine with a Québécois and maritime accent: seafood chowder, beef cheek poutine, honey pecan-crusted cod, braised venison stew... For two, we recommend the surf & turf plate, featuring filet mignon and lobster tail. In addition to its tasty dishes, the restaurant's reputation is built on its magnificent terrace overlooking the St. Lawrence River, with lounges for relaxing on sunny days.

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).

Restaurant Chez Hackle is a real institution. Local dishes and traditional French cuisine cooked from father to son since 1956. It serves fish, seafood, barbecue and game. A map of affordable wines.

Without necessarily the fine table in Drummondville. A menu of finesse, French inspiration, but it doesn't disdain the innovations. Bruno works in master kitchens and prepares real wonders. Meat is tender, crisp and fresh vegetables, the wine list, mainly French, is well balanced. An attentive and fast service completes everything.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

Charles-Antoine Crête, who officiated for over 15 years as chef de cuisine at Toqué! alongside his friend and mentor Normand Laprise, opened Montréal Plaza in 2015 with two long-time acolytes. The place is superb: the design is by Zébulon Perron, with objects from Charles-Antoine's childhood taking pride of place here and there in the restaurant. On the menu, you can feel the neo-brasserie touch - enhanced by Quebec products - with dishes such as foie gras and eel terrine, mackerel a la plancha and poultry with sherry wine.

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 is without a doubt one of Drummondville's "in" addresses! It's all about conviviality, good food and cocktails, all in a decor that mixes rustic and industrial. The menu includes a few raw dishes (beef, salmon, tuna), burgers and gourmet sandwiches, various poutines, grilled meats and other delicious small dishes. All of this is accompanied by a microbrewery beer, a sangria or a refreshing cocktail.

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.