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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Nancy

5.0

We came here for dinner on July 10/25 not knowing what to expect & by the time we were seated we felt like we were catching up with old friends & getting ready for a home cooked meal in their kitchen. The manager Johnathan was the first to greet us & was very friendly, knowledgeable & entertaining. Unlike other restaurants Johnathan waited for all his guests to arrive before announcing the menu to all the guests in the room, & then we ordered. For starters we chose the sweetbread, buffalo mozzarella & bison appetizers - all were amazing. We then had the duck & the fish dishes & they were also delicious. A fine dining experience with attention to flavours, details & plating, but very down to earth guys with great senses of humour that make everyone feel like a friend. During our stay we have been to several of the restaurants in Old Quebec but this experience was by far our favourite. If you're looking for an authentic local dining experience, make sure you come here. Strongly recommend you make reservations in advance, as this is an intimate dining experience with

Jul 12, 2025

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Mariana

5.0

Wonderful dining experience near old Quebec. Every dish we had was outstanding, but particularly recommend the duck, the pork cheeks & the lamb sweetbread. When you walk into the restaurant, you immediately feel like your in someone's kitchen & the hosts go out of their way to make sure the guests all feel part of a communal experience since it's a small, cozy dining area.

Jul 11, 2025

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Matthias

5.0

Honestly the best meal of my life so far, with amazing service to match

Jul 10, 2025

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Keven

5.0

Gastronomique, rustique & très bon. La découverte de l'heure !

Jul 4, 2025

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STACY

5.0

One of our all time best dining experiences! Superb food, passionate manager, quaint setting.

Jun 30, 2025

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Wonka

5.0

As good as always, we are never disappointed when we bring friends or family members there. sometimes I wish there was more than seven days in a week so I could go more often. The server with a mustache is very attractive & he let me smoke in the toilet.

Jun 29, 2025

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Aleks

5.0

Lovely experience for those who love food, the food & drinks are so delicious! It's like having a meal with family

Jun 27, 2025

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Jose

5.0

There are no words, the experience here is unforgettable, if you are reading this, stop & go make a reservation, amazing!!!

Jun 27, 2025

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Jim

5.0

Super fun experience, like eating in someone's home. Staff was great at navigating us through some allergies we had (including gluten), & the team was clearly passionate about both the food & wine.

Jun 23, 2025

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Mathew

5.0

Super cool little place. Fewer than 10 tables plus three seats at the bar. Amazing food without the pretentious atmosphere.

There are two seatings. 6pm & 8:30pm. Reservations are definitely recommended.

Get a seat at the bar if you can. It's like sitting at a chef's table & you can watch all the drinks & food being prepared.

The menu is constantly changing, based on the season & availability of ingredients.

Jun 10, 2025

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L'Affaire Est Ketchup

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

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