Note: Monday to Friday | 7h00 to 10h00 - 11h30 to 14h00 - 17h30 to 21h00 -- Our boards are available from 14h00 to 17h30 -- Saturday and Sunday | 7h30 to 10h30 - 12h00 to 14h00 - 17h30 to 21h00
Located in Hôtel-Musée Premières Nations in Wendake, La Traite restaurant is the ideal place to discover cuisine inspired by the native terroir that brilliantly combines tradition and modernity, authenticity and gastronomic finesse. The menu highlights fresh and local products from hunting, gathering and fishing such as fish, game, forest mushrooms, spices, boreal infusions and wild fruits. The decor of the restaurant is also very elegant and elaborate, with traditional native design elements combined with a modern aesthetic.
Specialties
Inspired by the native terroir, boreal flavor.
Twice starred chef, Michelin and Gault et Millau d'or.
Does La Traite have outdoor terrace or patio seating?
Yes, La Traite features an outdoor terrace / patio, perfect for open-air dining in season.
Is La Traite family and kid-friendly?
Yes, La Traite welcomes families and children, offering a dining environment suitable for families.
Does La Traite have a private room for group events or parties?
Yes, La Traite offers a private room available for group dining, private parties, corporate meetings, and special celebrations. Contact the restaurant directly to discuss availability and group menus.
La Traite offers a memorable culinary journey that highlights local boreal ingredients in a serene, beautifully decorated setting by the river. Many guests appreciate the sophisticated, well-presented dishes, particularly the bannock, various salmon preparations, and the creative use of wild flavors. While experiences with service and portion sizes vary, many visitors find the staff to be welcoming, professional, and attentive. The terrace provides an exceptional atmosphere for a peaceful meal, and the restaurant remains a popular choice for those looking to enjoy refined indigenous-inspired cuisine in a unique environment.
My experience dining at this restaurant was mixed, & perhaps my expectations were a bit higher given the setting. I had breakfast twice & dinner during my stay at the hotel.
The first breakfast was YOGOURT & GRANOLA MAISON, a large bowl of whipped yogurt topped with homemade granola & fruits, all drenched in maple syrup. While I love maple syrup, I found the amount overwhelming, & it overshadowed the other flavors. The portion size was also quite large, & I wasn't able to finish it. We were also served toasted bannock slices, but unfortunately, they were overcooked & too hard to chew.
The second breakfast, BOL DE L'AMITIÉ VEGAN with oat milk, chia seeds, & oatmeal was much more to my liking, likely because I specifically requested a lighter hand with the maple syrup.
For dinner, I ordered a glass of Hee-Hee-Tel-Kin red wine from BC. However, I was taken aback when the person pouring the wine casually remarked that I had made a poor choice since the wine was better suited to red meat dishes, not vegetables. Additionally, I found the $20 charge for a small glass of wine to be overpriced, especially when a full bottle costs less than $30. The wine also had bubbles in it, which may indicate it's gone off. Unfortunately, it led to an upset stomach later in the evening.
The dinner menu was different than what's shown on the restaurant's website. The appetizer, a mushroom dish with a small portion of blueberries, was an interesting combination & enjoyable, but the main course was a letdown. A blend of white beans, cheese, & cabbage simply didn't complement each other.
The most disappointing part of the evening was the birthday celebration I had planned & mentioned upon arrival, which was completely overlooked. When our server finally brought out the dessert, I had to remind her of the note I had left earlier. At that point, it was clear that the surprise had been lost, & the moment was no longer special.
Service très moyen.. On arrive & on nous mentionne qu'il n y a plus de wapiti, & pour mon cocktail plus de sirop de bleuet… La serveuse apporte les entrées tout de suite après avoir commandé l'apéritif en se trompant d'entrées. Mon conjoint avait son verre de vin mais mon cocktail n'arrive qu au bout de 15min en ayant redemandé & après avoir du redire ce que je voulais car elle n'était plus sûre. Mon cocktail arrive & les entrées sont la, nous n'avons même pas le temps de prendre notre verre avant de commencer. L'entrée arrive vite mais nous avons du attendre plus de 45min pour avoir notre plat principal & la déception de la quantité présente dans le plat est là au vu des tarifs. Pendant le repas nous avons dû demander plusieurs fois du pain & de l'eau car la serveuse ne nous le proposait pas malgré les assiettes de pain & verres d'eau vides. Nous avons demandé la carte des desserts, mais l'avons attendue plus de 15min car la serveuse débarrassait des tables (nous avons été au dernier service à 20h), elle est passée devant nous plusieurs fois sans rien nous amener à tel point que nous l'avons interpellée quand elle passait derrière nous en discutant avec un de ses collègues pour lui demander de nous apportez l'addition. Nous avions plus l'impression de l'embêter & qu'elle voulait terminer son service. Certes les goûts sont corrects mais la quantité très minime au vu des prix & le service sont très décevants. Nous avons vraiment eu l'impression que c'est un attrape touristes.
Although the food was very expensive, the experience was worth it since it was beautifully decorated in the inside. The bannock was delicious. The candied salmon was delicious in an unexpected but in a good way since the curing elevates the flavor of the salmon. The deer hearts & the pan-fried arctic were also delicious. The Three Sisters Style Cream soup tasted like broccoli cheese soup & was only okay. The desserts were delicious. Overall, it's worth going at least once while in the Québec City area.
L'idée est là mais...tout d'abord, le temps d'attente était beaucoup trop long. Le menu 5 services nous intéresse mais ma compagne ne mange pas de gibier...on demande si possible de changer avec le poisson du menu 3 ou 4 service...on nous dit pas possible...on prend le 4 alors avec les bonbons de saumon qui sont fumé à qques rues de là en plus...très bon! Cocktail tortue beaucoup trop salin...à équilibrer avec un peu de sucre? Je cherche encore l'amande...petit amuse bouche froid, pas mauvais... Entrée carpacio de doré...franchement fade, ou est la réduction ou la petite vinaigrette? On ajoute du sel & du poivre après avoir trouvé la salière... Bouquet de champignons bon...froid...plus de pain pour finir la sauce...en passant pain maison très bon. Arrive la soupe. On pourrait s'arrêter après. Bien trop volumineuse, ou est le pesto? Manque un petit croustillant... Enfin les plats... Omble trop cuit, pas assez assaisonné & le chevreuil était bon, bonne réduction & bien cuit... & puis les desserts, ça va...mais on a plus envie de toute façon. J'espère que vous aimez la cannelle...
The dining room was too loud & too hot on the night we visited. We understand that it is Carnaval & the staff were very busy, but we had to wait a long time to order & dessert was delayed because another table had ordered so many crepes.
Personnellement le cerf n'était pas très tendre & le homard était un peu raide mais le goût était bon...sinon le reste tout était parfait & excellent...un service incroyable une ambiance chaleureuse & le sommelier wow merci pour le choix du vin tu m'a vraiment bien cerné 👌🏻 laisser vous tenter par un café flambée au dessert ...un magnifique spectacle & que dire du goût😍❤️ bref sa vaut le détour 👌🏻
Un coup de coeur pour ma conjointe & moi. Les plats sont excellent & de saison. De plus le dessert un regale. Le principe de table d'hôte "abordables" est vraiment intéressant car te permet de goûter à un peu de tout.
The food was tasty but the service was not up to it: twice we had lukewarm dishes, & twice we asked for bread for our foie gras. On the table nearby they got the dessert right after the starters. I would understand this kind of blunders for a new restaurant but it is not the case.