Aux Anciens Canadiens

Lydia

5.0

Enjoyed a hearty meal in this cosy restaurant recommended by friends who are frequent visitors to QC (& this establishment). A stone's throw away from Chateau Frontenac, this restaurant is worth a trek down for "Grandma's treat" & the delicious maple syrup pie!

Kundan

5.0

I'd give 6 stars if I could. A superbly wonderful maiden dining experience for our family - & all thanks to ChatGPT to suggest this as one of our best options to get a true flavor of Quebec City cuisine. We went for the pre-fixed $40 lunch option. We started around 2:30 (super crowded!) & were there until about 4:30, by when most of the restaurant was empty. I highly recommend reservations. For starters - our table of 4 went for a poutine, wild meat cretons, meat pie, & the escargots. The meat cretons were very close to a pate. The escargots were delicious. The poutine & the pie were also highly appreciated at our table. I skipped the house wine & instead went with a recipe I looked up on their own recipe book that was for sale at the reception - called the Homemade Caribou, 1 oz vodka in 2 oz of Canadian sherry. It was smooth as silk, loved it! For main courses our table had Lac St-Jean meat pie (bison, deer, elk, beef, pork), Beef Wellington, The Three Tenderlions Grilled (deer, bison, & elk), & the Chef's inspiration (today it was veal pieces in a raspberry-infused sauce). I can't tell which one was the best as they were all competing with each other in freshness, taste, visual appeal. Dessert was split between the pies & the creme brulee. No bad choices here. Our 2-hour lunch never felt rushed - & we never felt ignored either. Our waitress was polite, efficient, & eager to help when we had questions about the options. A true lovely dining experience - highly recommend!

Fernando

5.0

Great old house decorations as well. Definitely one of the best sports to eat local dishes other than poutine. They have a well curated menu & some special dishes. The house wine paired perfect & the dessert I recommend maple bread pudding

Mike

5.0

What a fabulous & cozy end to our Quebec Holiday. The food, service, & atmosphere is superb. Highly recommend.

Nadine

5.0

Excellent rapport qualité - prix. On s y est réfugié pour échapper à la pluie, mais on était très agréablement surpris, il ne s agit pas du tout d'un restaurant attrape -touriste, les portions sont généreuses, les plats délicieux & bien servis & le service très aimable & efficace, rien à dire, je recommande vivement.

Jenilee

5.0

Highly recommend. Food was incredible. Staff were wonderful. Go before 4pm for set menu, great deal! Includes app, main, Dessert & glass of wine or bee

Alana

5.0

Legendary traditional Quebec food that we look forward to every time we visit Quebec! Not a bad bite on the menu. Standouts are Bison bourguignon, lobster bisque & maple bread pudding. Our waiter Sam was the best. Highly recommend!

G

3.0

The most expensive seafood platter with 4 shrimp , 2 scallions & 1 piece of crabmeat. 65+ $ The reedbeet salad 🥗 was nothing special. I would not recommend.

A.

5.0

Excellent food in a beautiful, historic setting. Highly recommend the Table d'hôte - one price for a complete meal (appetizer, entree, dessert plus wine or beer). We have eaten here twice & every dish has been delicious. Portions are large & there's a significant discount if you're there before 17:00.

Aline

5.0

Dining inside what is considered the oldest house in Quebec was so charming. Our waitress was very friendly & the food was absolutely incredible! For appetizers, my family enjoyed the very cheesy escargot dish & my dad absolutely loved the French onion soup. In terms of entrees, the filet mignon dish was tasty & the meat pie (which I was looking forward to trying in Quebec) was better than I could have ever imagined & I really enjoyed its flaky crust. For desserts, we chose the chocolate pie & the maple crème brûlée, & they were nothing short of spectacular. In fact, the crème brûlée was the best I have ever eaten! Since ordering dishes individually can really add up, I recommend ordering in the form of a formule ($39.99+ for 1 drink + 1 appetizer + 1 entree + 1 dessert), which allows you to try a complete meal for a fraction of the cost of ordering each component individually. Overall, I enjoyed dining at Aux Anciens Canadiens & hope to be back again someday!