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Cocktail Bar Top Pick

jjacques

Fresh maritime catches meet the social spirit of tapas in the heart of Quebec City.

Lower Town (Quartier St-Roch)
4.9$$ & $$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 5 pm
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Seafood/FishTapasMarketCreativeCocktail BarGreat selection of cocktailsGreat selection of winesNon-alcoholic Drink OptionsOyster Bar / Raw BarResto-Bar

About

Behind a closed door and opaque curtains, you enter the dreamlike universe of jjacques, a space disconnected from time where the bar and kitchen unite to offer a unique experience. For one evening, let yourself be carried away by the energy that pervades it, enveloped by colors, textures, and materials, and savor the present moment. Come and enjoy an intimate and sensory pleasure-filled moment.

Is jjacques a restaurant, an oyster bar, or a cocktail bar? It's up to you to decide.

The cuisine is centered around sharing, focused on seafood and comprised of small dishes, but not neglecting fine cuts of meat and seasonal products. To fully experience it, take the time to savor one of our enticing seafood towers.

The cocktail menu, themed around travel, offers you around twenty original cocktails, both with and without alcohol, as well as many elegantly executed classics. The wine cellar hosts both classic fine wines and little treasures in nature. The bar shelves are home to the finest available spirits.

Named in Canada's 100 Best as one of the top 50 bars in the country since 2022 and holding the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, jjacques promises you an extraordinary evening. Reservations are highly recommended.

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Our Specialties

Cocktails, Oysters, Seafood, Tapas

Amenities, services & more

We accept:  Master Card, Visa, Interac
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Reviews for jjacques

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on Google4.9 (900+)
*as of 2026-08-10
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Review Summary

JJacques offers a unique and memorable speakeasy experience in Quebec City, celebrated for its warm, intimate atmosphere and exceptional hidden entrance. Visitors frequently praise the expertly crafted cocktail menu and an impressive selection of spirits, which stand out as highlights of the establishment. The food consistently earns high marks, particularly the fresh, high-quality oysters and creative seafood dishes, all delivered by attentive and bilingual staff who are dedicated to providing professional service. While it is a popular spot that can become busy, the overall quality, stylish decor, and meticulous attention to detail make it a highly recommended destination for both locals and travelers seeking a special dining experience.
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Très belle première expérience ce soir pour notre anniversaire de mariage. Nous avons pris (à partager) un plateau de fruits de mer, le poisson frit entier & la pavlova aux fraises, & tout était délicieux ! Les fruits de mer & la daurade étaient d'une fraîcheur incroyable & les cuissons étaient très bien maîtrisées. Nous avons complété notre repas par deux cocktails & u verre de vin, & terminé par du Barsol, un vin d'apéritif péruvien d'une douceur exquise, offert par la maison pour célébrer avec nous. Merci encore pour cette belle soirée !

Sep 4, 2025
on Google

Great speakeasy cocktail bar with fantastic atmosphere & friendly service. Amazing drinks.

Sep 1, 2025
on Google

Overrated seafood appetizer bar. Prices are above average & portions are small. Air conditioning was a luxury.

Aug 15, 2025
on Google

Notre meilleur repas à Québec. Cuisine inventive parfaitement exécutée, mocktails incroyables, cadre très agréable avec côté bar speakeasy, service parfait. Nous reviendrons avec plaisi

Aug 13, 2025
on Google

Recommended by an acquaintance, & seconded by a bartender in a more touristy part of the city, this speakeasy offered us an adventurous experience. Almost invisible from the outside, J. Jacques invited us to pass through a black curtain & - voilà! - took us to another place. It had perhaps the best drink menu I've ever seen, with a range of classics on the left & new concoctions on the right of every page. The tower of seafood was fun, but the drinks are clearly the highlight, from a very talented bartender. A strange fellow customer, a shoeless & almost shirtless local yokel, provided unintentional entertainment with his drunken singing (had he perhaps performed at the folk night at the FEQ the night before?). The wait staff was very attentive & kind, & offered excellent recommendations in perfect English when our French faltered (which was very quickly!). This is one of my favorite, most unforgettable restaurant experiences ever. Highly recommended!

Jul 7, 2025
on Google

What a hidden gem. We almost weren't sure if we were at the right entrance until we were led through the velvet drape to the bar area. We came here for cocktails only but already bookmarked it for dinner when we return to QC in the future. Our server was really friendly, providing recommendations & personally guiding us through the cocktail menu. Our cocktails were so complex in taste that we have truly found a true speakeasy in Quebec.

Jul 6, 2025
on Google

Not often you come across a'speakeasy' oyster bar & this one is a gem. Amazing cocktails & seafood tower. Highly recommend.

Jul 4, 2025
on Google

Très belle découverte.
Bar caché avec bon cocktails & service ultra sympa & efficace.
Mais le gros plus : super bouffe.
Huîtres, Fromage & pâte très bonnes. Garder de la place pour les super desserts aussi. Bref que du bon.

Jun 28, 2025
on Google

Took my fiancée to JJacques for her birthday weekend in Quebec City, & it was fantastic! The whole experience is pretty cool, starting with buzzing at a discrete grey door to get in - kind of felt like a speakeasy. Inside, it's got a great, bustling atmosphere.

We sat at the bar, which was awesome because we got to see all the food, especially those impressive seafood towers, being prepped. We had some of their specialty cocktails - super tasty. Then we went for the triple seafood tower, & man, it was all incredible! Taylor loved the mussels & the lobster with garlic butter. I was all about the scallops & sea bream.

Seriously, JJacques was a highlight. Great food, cool unique spot, & a really fun night. Definitely recommend it if you're in Quebec City!

May 26, 2025
on Google

What a memorable night. Our waiter Nicolas was a superstar. Engaging, informative, friendly & the entire team was seamless with their service. The mixologist was A-mazing. Best cocktails we've had in a while. Tokyo Drift, El Diablo & Snowbird were our favourites. The warm oysters & cod fritters for starters were delicious, followed by entrees of Risotto & Scallops, & whole fish fry - done to perfection. Topped off the evening with a Lemon tarlette. Everything was beautifully plated/presented. The bar & banquette area were bustling with conversation & music whereas the high tables in the back are quieter for more intimate conversation. Great experience & we'll definitely go again.

May 16, 2025
on Google