Aux Anciens Canadiens specializes in traditional French-Canadian cuisine featuring regional staples such as tourtière, bison, and elk. The menu highlights locally sourced ingredients prepared using classic grilling and slow-cooking techniques that reflect historical culinary practices. Patrons encounter a setting defined by authentic architecture, thick stone walls, and woodwork that creates a dense, rustic atmosphere. This establishment prioritizes rich, savory flavors through hearty meat preparations and classic vegetable pairings characteristic of the surrounding territory. Every dish aims to present the fundamental essence of regional gastronomy with precise attention to traditional seasoning and cooking methods. The consistent focus remains on authentic, robust flavors served within a structural environment that mirrors the heritage of the region through its preserved interior design and consistent, reliable preparation styles.
Aux Anciens Canadiens is widely celebrated for its charming, historic atmosphere and its dedication to traditional Québécois cuisine, with many visitors praising the authentic setting housed in one of the oldest buildings in the city. Guests frequently highlight the attentive and friendly service, particularly when enjoying the popular lunch specials, and many consider the maple syrup pie and various meat dishes to be standout offerings. While the vast majority of diners describe their experience as memorable and delicious, some reviewers note that the food quality can be inconsistent, with a few guests finding certain dishes to be overpriced or underwhelming compared to the historic reputation of the institution.
Exceptional food, but terrible atmosphere & judgmental service
?The food was absolutely incredible, even extraordinary! If you want to try local game meats like bison & deer, I highly recommend it. However, despite the amazing food, the physical conditions of the restaurant & the attitude at the end of our meal completely ruined the experience.
?On a day when it was 31°C outside, we chose to sit indoors expecting AC. However, the upper floor had no working air conditioning at all, making it extremely hot & humid. On top of that, there is only one restroom available, causing long lines.
?At the end of the night, we paid a bill of $200+. When it came to tipping, we left an amount based on our preference, keeping in mind that service fees are already part of the business model & extra tipping is fundamentally a voluntary gesture of appreciation. Our waitress clearly did not like the amount & judgmentally asked if there was a problem. When we said everything was fine, she snatched the payment, left without saying thank you or a single polite word, & completely ignored our table for the rest of the time.
?Being judged over a tip is unacceptable. Go for the food, but be prepared for a rude awakening at checkout if you don't leave an aggressively high tip.
Oldest house in Quebec. You'll feel like you time travelled with the decor, low ceilings (watch your head!), & food like your ancestors cooked. Felt like home eating cooking with veg that wasn't over seasoned, simple dishes like bison meat bourginignon (sp?) & maple pie (59 -year-old recipe. The service was outstanding. Go upstairs for a museum of tools & devices hundreds of years old. Again, watch your head.
I had the meat pie with deer, bison, elk, & beef, & my girlfriend had the hunter chicken. Both dishes were dry, overcooked, & clearly reheated. Everything came out lukewarm & the vegetables tasted like they were previously frozen. For the price they charge, it was very disappointing & not worth it. The menu prices are very high even if the food was executed perfectly much higher then the neighboring restaurants.
Abbiamo prenotato in questo ristorante convinti di gustare cucina canadese con un buon rapporto qualità prezzo. Abbiamo mangiato dei buoni piatti (bisonte, anatra, maiale), altri sono piaciuti di meno (poutine), sulla valutazione finale ha inciso il conto, che ci sembra eccessivo per un locale rustico con una cucina anch'essa molto rustica.
Vous recherchez un très bon restaurant à Québec ?
Vous êtes à la bonne adresse !!
Une cuisine raffinée qui propose les spécialités Québécoises & de très bonnes pièces de viande (Cerf, Wapiti, Bison…)
De surcroît, l'un des seuls restaurant qui sait faire une vraie Poutine avec le fameux fromage qui fait skouik-skouik sous la dent ! ☺?
Je recommande à 200%!
Had a superb traditional Quebec dinner at this popular restaurant housed within a building which originated in the 1670's. The beef & bison pie dishes were delicious. Service was friendly & professional. A highly enjoyable dining experience. Highly recommended.
Menu de midi affiché à 47$, mais pas mal de plats avec suppléments ... que vous ne regretterez pas !! C'est vrai, la facture totale TTC, avec le service, a affiché 80$ par personne.
Mais, en entrée, il y a la Fondue de Parmesan au bison fumé & fromages d'ici...
En plats, mention spéciale pour la Tourtière du lac St-Jean aux gibiers'bison, cerf, wapiti, boeuf, porc', & pour le Bourguignon de bison au vin de bleuets, sur pâte feuilletée.
& si vous avez encore faim, vous pourrez goûter à un pain perdu aussi bon qu'etonnant.
Tout celà avec un service attentionné.
Bref, je recommande !
