Ten years ago, Jean-Sébastien Pothier and Karl Boulanger created a restaurant guide, Tonresto.ca. Four years later it evolved into RestoQuébec.ca, and meeting rivals RestoMontréal.ca led to a shared booking tool called Libro. This year revenue tripled as new features continue to expand.
Healthy dining in Quebec City offers fresh, plant-forward options: Bols et Poke serves poke bowls and smoothies; Tonic Resto Bar features salads and stir-fries with group delivery; Copper Branch brings vegan burgers, wraps and poutine to Place Laurier; Le Soixante 5 offers 100% vegan, homemade dishes and weekend brunch in Vieux-Lévis.
Entre-Cote Riverin Saint-Romuald is the South Shore's only bring-your-own-wine steakhouse, offering CAB-certified Angus beef, Wagyu, burgers, poutines and fresh pastas in a 4451 sq ft, 165-seat venue with a summer terrace, free indoor parking, group-friendly and open Tue-Sat.
Les Mordus brasserie opens in Old Quebec's Hotel Clarendon, a 125-seat maritime venue with an inventive seafood menu. Jacques Gauthier, Martine Plante and Emmanuelle Villa bring the project, while Chef Stephane Racine serves bold octopus and eel dishes, cod and veggie options, paired with Quebec wines and Archibald and Pit Caribou on tap.
Discover three lesser-known brunch spots in Québec City that rival the big names: Chez Louise tavern & bar à vin pairs elegant, handmade dishes with weekend brunch; MC Lounge at Château Bonne Entente serves a festive brunch with a bottomless bar and crêpes; La Baraque Gourmande offers generous, creative plates in a warm setting.
CHIZ is a boutique restaurant and cheese bar in Galeries Gourmandes, Quebec City, offering 100% artisanal, local and eco-friendly comfort foods like poutines, grilled CHIZ and mac n CHIZ, using daily cheeses from La Fromagerie Les Rivières, with customizable plates, a cheese shop, and online takeout or UberEats/Foodora delivery.
Discover 5 must-try sushi spots in Quebec City, from classics at L'Oeil du Dragon to Sushi Taxi's herb-infused rolls, Enzo sushi's chef-guided creations with signature sauces, Myagi sushi's Thai-inspired flavors, and Nicky Sushi's river-style dining with maple-smoked salmon.
Chef Julien Masia makes his mark at ARVI in Quebec City, a bold concept where guests dine at the chefs' table and the same crew crafts dishes, wine pairings, and service. Open Tuesday to Saturday in Limoilou, ARVI offers a five-course tasting with regular and vegetarian menus, seasonal terroir-driven plates, and warm hospitality.
Entre-Côte Riverin opens in Saint-Romuald as the South Shore's only bring-your-own-wine steakhouse from Groupe D Resto, featuring Certified Angus Beef, ribs, burgers and Wagyu. With 160 indoor seats and 70 on the terrace in the OSLO building, it marks a $1 million investment and about 50 jobs, opening February 2020.
Four Quebec City restaurants reinvent themselves to stay relevant, upgrading St-Malo to a bright bistro with Mediterranean influences, La Planque's sleek reopening with varied ambiances, Petits Creux Corsica Origina blending wine bar charm and seasonal Corsican plates, and La Taniere 3's dramatic, terroir-driven evolution.
Birra & Basta opens in Quebec City's Saint-Roch as the first Italian tavern from Top Resto Group, a two-story venue with a large dining room, two bars and a pizza counter, serving festive Italian dishes, burrata and Neapolitan pizzas, plus a late-night DJ vibe.
Discover Quebec's best BBQ spots: Chez BICEPS BBQ's brisket and ribs, Faite a l'Os smokehouse delights, La Bete bar-steakhouse's aged, flame-kissed cuts, and Le Beffroi's charcoal-seared steaks, with bold sauces, inventive sides, and a warm, group-friendly vibe.
Eight Quebec City restaurants join Marto Napoli's Cinco de Mayo fiesta, May 1 to 5, offering a $5 menu of Mexican favorites like quesadillas, nachos, burritos, tacos and guacamole. Participating venues include La Salsa, Hola Grill Mexicain, Mucho Burrito (Galeries de la Capitale), Mucho Burrito (Laurier Quebec), Tequila Lounge, Quesada Burritos & Tacos (Beauport), Quesada Burritos & Tacos (Hamel), and La Belle et La Boeuf Margarita promo.
Québec Exquis invites gourmands to Quebec City for a 15-day festival showcasing Loire Valley wines, prix fixe menus in 26 restaurants, pop-up markets, chef collaborations, tastings at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, and cinema events, celebrating local producers and Quebec's culinary scene.
Quebec's 7th Poutine Week, organized by RestoQuebec, raised $74,400 for the Children's Wish Foundation during Feb 1-7, 2019, enabling more than seven children with life-threatening illnesses to realize a dream. About 80 restaurants participated, donating $1 per poutine, with Chez Victor leading the effort with GNOCCHI'DS ON THE BLOCK.
Ricardo opens its third Boutique + Cafe in Quebec City's Galeries de la Capitale, inviting fans to explore kitchenware, tableware and gourmet products, plus a cafe serving recipes from the Ricardo magazine, continuing the family-driven brand's expansion and culinary experience.
Quebec City now showcases seafood as a dining centerpiece, from London Jack's fish n' chips with a build-your-own twist, to Nicky Sushi's conveyor-belt river experience, Quai 1635's marina views and lobster roll, and Ostrea's classic French seafood cuisine led by Chef Jacques Le Pluart.
Explore izakaya in Quebec City, Japanese taverns where drinks accompany small plates like yakitori, okonomiyaki, tempura and tsukemono. Discover Hono Izakaya, Torii Izakaya and Tora-ya for diverse menus, sake and cocktails in a lively, culture rich setting.
Explore Quebec City's cafe scene from Saint-Roch to Ste-Foy and Lévis: Es Cafe offers house-made treats and lunch delivery; Cafe In provides a tranquil work space with free Wi-Fi and pastries; Renard et la chouette pairs morning coffee with evening wine; Maelstrøm Saint-Roch serves specialty coffee, cocktails and brunch.