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Quebec City Dining
Le Champlain
1 rue des Carrieres
Quebec QC G1R 4P5 Phone: (418) 692-3861
A dining room staff attired in 17th-century costumes contributes to the semiformal Old World ambience of the historic landmark hotel. Menu highlights include foie gras, rack of lamb, salmon and game specialties. Beef chateaubriand is just one of several dishes flambeed in dramatic fashion tableside. The multicourse tasting menu offers the chef a chance to dazzle guests with delicacies. For dessert, try one of the heavenly souffles. The wine list is superb.
Features: Semi-formal attire; cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions: In Old Quebec; in Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac. 1 rue des Carrieres G1R 4P5
Parking: on-site and valet.
Hours: 6 pm-10 pm, Sun 10 am-2 & 6-10 pm. Closed: Mon mid-Oct to beginning of May for dinner.
Price: Dinner: $27-$43
Credit Cards: AX, DC, DS, JC, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: French
Reservations: suggested.
Monte Cristo Resto Lounge
3400 chemin Ste-Foy
Quebec QC G1X 1S6 Phone: (418) 650-4550
Modern Mediterranean cuisine is served in an elegant, contemporary dining room and lounge. The menu lists such dishes as lobster Thermidor, grilled black bass, calf sweetbreads with prawns and porcini, filet mignon, rib steaks, rack of lamb, grilled swordfish and roasted scallops. Guests may start their meal with a choice of tapas or creative cocktails.
Features: Dressy casual; cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions: Hwy 540 (Autoroute Duplessis), exit chemin Ste-Foy, just w; in Ste-Foy sector; in Chateau Bonne Entente. 3400 chemin Ste-Foy G1X 1S6
Parking: on-site.
Hours: 6:30 am-10 pm; from 7 am 6/24-9/5.
Price: Lunch: $12-$25, Dinner: $18-$40
Credit Cards: AX, DC, DS, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: Mediterranean
Reservations: suggested.
Portofino Bistro Italiano
54 rue Couillard
Quebec QC G1R 3T3 Phone: (418) 692-8888
A lively feel punctuates the contemporary Italian bistro in Old Quebec. Menu highlights include pizza baked in a wood-burning oven, as well as homemade pasta, veal and fish dishes. Nightly live music lends to the atmosphere. Valet parking is available at lunch and dinner.
Features: Casual dress.
Directions: In Place Livernois, at angle of rue St-Jean; in Old Quebec. 54 rue Couillard G1R 3T3
Parking: on-site (fee) and valet.
Hours: 11 am-11:30 pm. Closed: 12/24, 12/25.
Price: Lunch: $11-$14, Dinner: $14-$25
Credit Cards: AX, CB, DC, DS, JC, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: Italian
Reservations: suggested.
Restaurant Louis Hebert
668 Grande Allee est
Quebec QC G1R 2K5 Phone: (418) 525-7812
Fax: (418) 525-6294
Bright, elegant and airy, the restaurant has a few cozy corners for more intimate dining. Guests can relax on the sidewalk terrace to observe the Main Street hustle and bustle. Eye-catching presentations characterize dishes of market-fresh meat and seafood.
Features: Casual dress; cocktails.
Directions: Between rue d'Artigny and La Chevrotiere. 668 Grande Allee est G1R 2K5
Parking: valet and street.
Hours: 7:30-11 am, 11:30-3 & 5:30-11 pm. Closed: Sat & Sun for breakfast, for lunch 10/1-4/30.
Price: Lunch: $11-$17, Dinner: $23-$26
Credit Cards: AX, DC, DS, JC, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: French
Reservations: suggested.
Ristorante Michelangelo
3111 chemin St-Louis
Quebec QC G1W 1R6 Phone: (418) 651-6262
Art Deco-inspired style punctuates the inviting and stylish dining room. Service is superior in all aspects. The menu of fine Italian cuisine lists risotto, steak tartare, seafood platter, milk-fed veal and exquisite pasta dishes, such as wonderful manicotti with tomato sauce.
Features: Dressy casual; cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions: Corner of ave des Hotels; in Ste-Foy sector. 3111 chemin St-Louis G1W 1R6
Parking: valet.
Hours: 11:30 am-2:30 & 5:30-11 pm, Sat from 5:30 pm. Closed: 1/2, 12/24. Sun & for lunch some holidays.
Price: Lunch: $20-$24, Dinner: $18-$40
Credit Cards: AX, DC, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: Italian
Reservations: suggested.
Saint Alexandre Pub
1087 rue St-Jean
Quebec QC G1R 1S3 Phone: (418) 694-0015
Fax: (418) 694-0178
Pore over Saint Alexandre's selection of 20 scotches and 200 beers, including 20 on tap, then dig into steak and kidney pie, a burger, fish and chips, pasta or a salads. Musicians add to the Old Quebec pub's lively mood on some evenings.
Features: Casual dress; cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions: Just e of the St-Jean gate; in Old Quebec. 1087 rue St-Jean G1R 1S3
Parking: street.
Hours: 11:30 am-3:30 & 5-10 pm, Fri & Sat-3 am.
Price: Lunch: $10-$20, Dinner: $10-$20
Credit Cards: AX, DC, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: Canadian
Reservations: suggested.
Auberge du Tresor
20 rue Ste-Anne
Quebec QC G1R 3X2 Phone: (418) 694-1876
On the ground floor of a late 17th-century building, the restaurant boasts attractive woodwork and stained glass. House specialties are beef Wellington, Dover sole and flambeed crepes. Couples seeking upscale dining enjoy polished, friendly service. Valet parking is available most summer evenings.
Features: Casual dress; cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions: Corner of rue du Tresor; in Old Quebec; in Auberge du Tresor. 20 rue Ste-Anne G1R 3X2
Parking: street.
Hours: 7 am-2:30 & 5-10:30 pm.
Price: Lunch: $10-$18, Dinner: $19-$35
Credit Cards: AX, DC, JC, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: French
Reservations: suggested.
Cafe de la Paix
44 rue des Jardins
Quebec QC G1R 4L7 Phone: (418) 692-1430
Fax: (418) 692-3949
The menu is built around preparations of seafood, veal, lamb, steak and house specialty seasonal game: quail, guinea fowl, duck, caribou and pheasant. Table d'hote specials are presented at lunch and dinner. The uniformed staff provides attentive service. Live music is featured most nights.
Features: Casual dress; cocktails.
Directions: Corner of rue St-Louis; in Old Quebec. 44 rue des Jardins G1R 4L7
Parking: valet.
Hours: 11:30 am-2:30 & 5-11 pm. Closed: 12/24, 12/25.
Price: Lunch: $10-$16, Dinner: $20-$32
Credit Cards: AX, DC, DS, JC, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: French
Reservations: suggested, weekends.
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