By definition, a hideout, it's a hidden place, warm. This is the kind of place where you can take shelter. Safe from what? Shelter from our Quebec storms away from our routines, out of our worries ... away from what you want after all. We, we put the Planque up to put in a safe place which kept us most at heart: quality food, good wine, tasty beer and music that makes us smile. Our greatest wish? Share it all with you, because after all, that's when La Planque is filled it really comes alive. Come hide you : The door is open!
The real La Planque, by cons, is located underground: in our basement is provided a soundproof room that allows you to hide you, bluntly. Whether for business meetings or for more personal evening, our safe house will offer you all the privacy you desire. Maximum capacity of 10 people. Find out by calling us!
La Planque offers an exceptional dining experience characterized by high-quality, creatively prepared cuisine and attentive service. Guests consistently praise the rotating menu, which features fresh, flavorful dishes such as salmon, duck, and their signature carrot cake, alongside a thoughtful selection of wines and cocktails. The atmosphere is frequently described as sophisticated yet welcoming, making it a standout destination in Quebec City for both locals and visitors alike.
Hier, j'ai eu le plaisir de retourner à La Planque, dans le quartier Limoilou, sur la 3e Avenue. Établi à cet endroit depuis de nombreuses années, ce restaurant se démarque par sa constance & la qualité de l'expérience qu'il offre à chaque visite.
Tout est pensé avec soin : les produits sont magnifiques, le décor est chaleureux & l'ambiance est à la fois raffinée & accueillante. J'apprécie particulièrement tous ces petits détails qui font la différence, comme l'eau pétillante maison offerte à table, les belles serviettes en tissu, les belles assiettes , le décor, sans oublier l'excellente carte des vins avec pleins de vins d'importations & les cocktails maison.
Nous avons choisi le menu découverte à 79 $, une formule qui permet de goûter à plusieurs créations du chef : deux amuse-bouches, deux entrées, un plat principal & un dessert à partager. Une belle façon de découvrir la cuisine de la maison & de se laisser surprendre par les saveurs du moment. Le pain du Borderon accompagné de son beurre maison est également un incontournable.
Avec sa belle terrasse & son service toujours attentionné, La Planque demeure pour moi une valeur sûre à Québec. Une adresse que je recommande sans hésiter pour une soirée gourmande où chaque détail contribue à rendre l'expérience mémorable
Came to La Planque on a Saturday evening with a reservation. Looking at the simple menu online, I didn't have many expectations but the reviews on Google were promising.
We ordered the Quie Toé cocktail to start - was very strong & had refreshing grapefruit flavor, perfect for those who love more citrus/fruity drinks 10/10.
For the small bites, we had the deviled eggs, portion is small but in no means is it lacking in flavor. Very creamy & the herb-infused bernaise paired great with the pickled jalapenos.
Ordered the Quebec Pork & the Catch of the day (which turned out to be cod). The Quebec porch was excellent & had a crispy exterior with the inside being very juicy, the sauce had a strong umami flavor that went perfectly with the pork. The cod was extremely tender & flavorful when paired with the creamy/vegetable sauce. The slices of radish & tobiko just added the perfect amount of extra texture & flavor. I typically am not a fan of flaky/white meat fish however this was excellent & I wish I had more!
The dessert of the day was a French toast-like bread with coffee ganache & blueberry sorbet. The combination was unlike anything I've had & paired excellently as the bread was not sweet, the coffee ganache added a little bitterness, but the blueberry sorbet had the sweetness to top it off.
Overall, extremely pleasant experience. Our waitress was very friendly, explained the menu & answered any questions we had thoroughly, someone was always refilling our water & clearing the plates without being asked.
We visited for their $80 for 2 people blind tasting menu. I was thinking it would be hard to go wrong for that price, but they managed to prove me wrong.
The food itself was decent, with some very good dishes. The appetizers were head cheese & hummus. Both were decent, nothing to complain about.
Next came the eggplant croquette? & the beef tartare. The eggplant dish was excellent, the tartare was good & fresh but again, very basic & traditional.
The entree, the fish was the star of the show. Honestly, one of the best fish dishes I've eaten. So based off this it seems like there's nothing wrong.
But let's get to the negatives which unfortunately overshadowed the food.
1. Service was choppy. They brought the starters but forgot to bring out the bread, so we're just sitting there for 5 minutes before they realized.
2. A bunch of very small service issues. By itself it's very minor, but they add up. The oyster didn't come with the pineapple salsa/sauce, the took away cutlery & never brought new ones (was only left with a fork), & the timing of the food & checkups were sporadic.
3. They got busy & service slipped. After we got our appetizers, we probably waited 30-40 minutes for our entree & only got checked up on once. It then took an additional hour to get the dessert (which we took to go because we had other plans) & had to lineup to pay the bill. In between this time, we only got checked up once again. No apologies about the slow service or heads up that the kitchen was behind or slow.
I'm happy the restaurant is busy on a Wednesday, but honestly it's some of the worst service I've experienced. We arrived around 5:40 pm & it was maybe a 1/4 full & didn't leave until 8 pm, & the majority of the time was simply waiting for the entree & dessert.
With all that being said, the bottleneck seemed to be the kitchen, but nothing was done to appease the guests. With there being so many great restaurants, I can't recommend coming here, at least for their blind tasting.
What great value for delicious food & wine! Only $79 pp for 2 amuse bouche, 2 starters, & shared main & dessert with the Blind Menu. We always have a tasting menu (with wine pairings) whenever we can, as well as sit at the kitchen counter to watch the show - even though we don't speak French, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Our server chose great wines for pairing & frequently checked in with us (speaking English nicely). Excellent meal!
Sous les judicieux conseils de notre serveur, nous avons pris le menu à l'aveugle.
C'était une première. Dès notre entrée, nous avons chaleureusement été accueilli.
Beau choix de breuvages (alcoolisées & non alcoolisées).
Nous avons choisi le menu à l'aveugle (amuse bouche, entrée, plat principal & dessert) : délicieux, doux en bouche (c'est peut-être étrange mais tu vas comprendre en y allant) & savoureux !
Nous pensions commander autre chose pensant que les portions ne seraient pas assez bourrative, mais c'était parfait !
Ambiance cozy, service chaleureux & convivial, la bouffe : un régal!
Nous avons pris le menu à l'aveugle, c'était délicieux & vraiment agréable de goûter de nouvelles saveurs. Le service était parfait, les conseils & la présentation des plats étaient impeccable. Je vous recommande fortement de passer dîner & vous pourrez réserver une table au comptoir cuisine qui vous permet de regarder les chefs à l'oeuvre. Un point en plus pour le saumon & sa sauce au vermouth en entrée & pour le dessert que nous avons adoré. 🥰
Décevant. Nous étions 4 & avons commandé plusieurs plats différents (entrées, plats & desserts) : tout était soit trop salé, trop cuit ou sans grand intérêt. De plus, peu de plats à la carte & pas assez de propositions végétariennes. Seul le carrot cake nous a satisfait. Autre point positif : la grande sélection de vins. Pour un resto qui se veut gastronomique, ce n'est pas à la hauteur & il n'y a pas vraiment de recherche d'associations de goûts. Le cadre n'est pas spécialement exceptionnel, au moins le service était correct. Surcôté.
