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L'Affaire Est Ketchup

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

Lower Town (Quartier St-Roch)
4.8$ & $$
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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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Darcy
5.0

I see why there's such a hype. Very unassuming spot. When we asked the waiter what the best thing on the menu was & he said everything, we doubted him. But he was right. We licked every single plate clean. The wine pours were on point. We had the sweetbread, nicoise salad, scallops & the fish cake. We sent back plates so clean you could've reused them. I can't pick a favorite. Also the brownie dessert is heavenly brownie batter. Just do it. The laid back vibe plus good food is worth a visit.

Feb 1, 2024
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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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Lorenz
5.0

One of the best dining experiences of my life. The food was incredible, the atmosphere & service was incredible - clearly these four guys are having the time of their life. Like many other reviews, it feels like you are at a dinner party hosted by your coolest friends. Would drive very far to go back here. You must get the sweetbread too.

Dec 29, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

The experience last night was phenomenal. The atmosphere was cosy, but the vibes were immaculate with the music & the friendly servers. We had the sweetbread, the gravlax, beef, pork belly & crème brûlée & everything was cooked to perfection. Best crème brûlée we've ever had! Our server, a young guy with tattoos & friendly smile, was so kind to two tourists from Toronto & gave us so many good recommendations on where to explore in Quebec. We will definitely be coming back, & we're definitely going to be recommending this restaurant! Thank you so much

Dec 22, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

At the end of our meal I asked our server if I could take a picture of the kitchen. He said "make yourself at home". This was the comfortable quality of our experience at Ketchup. We were treated like family & although we were among the few Americans we felt as if all of us in the room were Quebecois for one meal. Food was top quality. Sweetbreads melted in your mouth. What they did with a simple turnip practically stole the show. Scallops perfect, octopus massively tender & fresh. Truly a masterpiece. Thank you!

Dec 7, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

At the end of our meal I asked our server if I could take a picture of the kitchen. He said "make yourself at home". This was the comfortable quality of our experience at Ketchup. We were treated like family & although we were among the few Americans we felt as if all of us in the room were Quebecois for one meal. Food was top quality. Sweetbreads melted in your mouth. What they did with a simple turnip practically stole the show. Scallops perfect, octopus massively tender & fresh. Truly a masterpiece. Thank you!

Dec 7, 2023
Kevin
4.0

We dined when in Quebec City. My family had been before & liked it. It was recommended by Anthony Bourdain. I liked it very much. I had sweetbreads, scallops & brownie sponge cake for dessert 😋

Dec 5, 2023
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Julie
5.0

Clinched a last minute 6pm reservation here & it was absolutely wonderful. Their vibe is super chill, friendly, yet energetic/efficient. Got the: veal sweetbread (ris de veau), fish dumplings, & the duck, paired with a very crushable white wine from Spain.

Some additional info:
- There are two dinner services: 6pm & 8:30pm. Try to arrive on time as they will explain the menu in detail to everyone, take everyone's order, then the courses come out in sync across tables.
- The chalkboard menu is split into two sections: appetizers & mains (e.g., ris de veau is an appetizer, duck is a main). An appetizer & main per person works pretty well.

Oct 18, 2023
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1 Review
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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