Monday

6 pm - 10 pm

Tuesday

6 pm - 11 pm

Wednesday

6 pm - 11 pm

Thursday

6 pm - 11 pm

Friday

6 pm - 11 pm

Saturday

6 pm - 11 pm

Sunday

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L'Affaire Est Ketchup delivers a focused expression of regional French culinary traditions by prioritizing fresh, market-driven components. The kitchen emphasizes bold preparations that respect the raw integrity of locally sourced produce and proteins. Its unpretentious atmosphere highlights a commitment to technical precision while avoiding unnecessary culinary embellishments. Every dish reflects an evolving menu structure that adapts strictly to the seasonal availability of quality regional ingredients. The environment facilitates a direct connection between the plate and the agricultural landscape of the surrounding area. Guests experience a robust interpretation of French-inspired cooking that favors hearty flavors and traditional techniques over stylized presentation. This establishment maintains a disciplined approach to sourcing, ensuring that the culinary output remains consistently tethered to the natural harvest cycles of the surrounding countryside.

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L'Affaire Est Ketchup offers a unique and intimate dining experience that many patrons liken to enjoying a high-quality meal in a close friend's home. The restaurant features a revolving, seasonal menu that is announced to the entire dining room at once, fostering a communal and engaging atmosphere. While the venue is celebrated for its masterful, unpretentious culinary approach and exceptional dishes like sweetbreads, duck, and various seafood options, some visitors find the pace of the meal to be quite slow and the small, rustic space occasionally uncomfortable. Despite a few mixed reviews regarding portion sizes and the temperature of the room, the majority of diners praise the passionate staff, the theatrical presentation of the food, and the overall authenticity of the experience, often describing it as one of the best meals they have had in Quebec City.

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Destiny

5.0

Such an amazing dinner & amazing experience overall! The sweetbreads & scallops were some of the best food I've ever had! Definitely sit at the bar if you get the chance!

Jan 9, 2024

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5.0

Quelle belle soirée. Bien mangé! Bon service! On croirait être reçu chez des amis. Je vous conseille le bar!

Oct 22, 2023

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5.0

Food was just fantastic We sat at the bar which I highly recommend There were 4 employees & they worked together incredibly & were thoroughly enjoying themselves The Chef is great Wonderful evening

Oct 20, 2023

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5.0

Sat at the bar Tuesday the 10th for our 25th Anniversary dinner .Too bad we can only give 5 stars. My wife loved the Sweetbreads even after she found out whart it was !.LOL We will never forget the night! Take a bow Gentlemen ( or a shot)!

Merci beaucoup

Oct 12, 2023

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5.0

A wonderful, delicious & memorable experience in every way. Put yourself in the staff's capable hands, & open your mind to try any dishes or drinks they particularly recommend. Sit at the bar if you're solo, so you can watch the nonstop activity & hilarious antics in the tiny kitchen. Sit at the bar, period!
High maintenance customers should stay away or set your anxieties aside & go with the flow for a night; that's a big part of the fun. I'm truly grateful to the hardworking crew that made it such a great night, & I'll be traveling back to Quebec again as soon as possible. Merci beaucoup!

Sep 8, 2023

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5.0

What an amazing experience! We sat at the bar & got to watch all the cooking & chopping. We had deer tartare & octopus for appetizers & scallops & chef's entree for main courses. We were too stuffed for dessert but opted for a sazerac instead. Highly recommend, totally worth the $!

Jul 6, 2023

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5.0

Super ambiance! Recommande de manger au bar, l'expérience est vraiment fun!

Jun 21, 2023

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5.0

I had an excellent meal, gravlax & then scallops & black pudding. I also had excellent wine.

The atmosphere is fantastic & the staff are passionate & welcoming.

I am glad I went to the late seating. They sat me at the bar, I chatted with other customers & the staff.

They really know how to make a great dining experience.

Apr 16, 2023

L'Affaire Est Ketchup

Unpretentious Quebecois comfort food served with a side of rebellious charm.

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