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

Closed Today

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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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Adrian

5.0

Highly recommend this unique dining experience! The staff were friendly & very well educated, I really appreciated their knowledge of the wine list, they recommended the perfect pairing for my meal. The meal itself was amazing, high quality ingredients & perfectly executed (I had the duck). This was one of the best restaurant experiences I've ever had.

Apr 25, 2025

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Oliver

5.0

- Atmosphere & vibe: 9/10
- Drinks: 8/10
- Appetizers:
- Mozzarella with mushroom toast: 9/10
- Snow crab: 8/10
- Main dishes:
- Duck: 9/10
- Lamb shank: 8.5/10
- Dessert:
- Cheesecake with carrot: 9.5/10

Apr 22, 2025

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Stéphane

5.0

Une expérience culinaire incroyable dans une ambiance décontractée & ultra sympathique.
Merci à toute l'équipe !

Apr 9, 2025

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Andrew

5.0

The pork belly was amazing as was the chocolate brownie dessert. Dinner is slower pace here so be prepared to make conversation with your date &/or drink more than anticipated. The vibe is unbeatable.

Apr 9, 2025

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Marylou

5.0

J'ai réservé le restaurant pour les 30 ans de mon amoureux ! Quelle belle soirée: la nourriture était excellente & variée, l'ambiance décontracté & parfaite & que dire de l'équipe du restaurant… Une équipe passionnée, talentueuse & attentionnée. Merci d'avoir fait de cette soirée, une réussite ! Si vous voulez souligner un événement important, c'est l'adresse !!!

Apr 7, 2025

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Gilbert

5.0

Food was delicious! Vibe was amazing & the service was stellar!

Apr 6, 2025

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Daniel

5.0

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L'Affaire est Ketchup is a truly special dining experience. You need to reserve at least three days in advance, but it's absolutely worth it. The moment you walk in, you're welcomed into a cozy, intimate space that feels more like a friend's kitchen than a restaurant-small but filled with warmth & passion.

The menu changes daily, based on what's fresh & in season. At the beginning of the night, the waiter introduces the entire menu for everyone, which adds to the communal feel of the place. No printed menus-just a verbal rundown of what's great that day. & everything is great. Every dish is cooked with care, bursting with flavor, & beautifully presented.

The atmosphere is relaxed, unpretentious, & full of character. It's clear that everyone working here loves what they do, & that energy is contagious. If you're looking for an unforgettable meal in Quebec City, this is it. Just make sure to book ahead!

Mar 30, 2025

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Spencer

5.0

This was like eating at a friend's house, Food was incredible, service was friendly & chill, I'm so pleased & will 100% be back!! Get the gravlax if they have it, it was delicious!

Mar 23, 2025

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Leopold

5.0

Superbe expérience culinaire, merci à toute l'équipe.
Petit & décevant à première vue mais faite confiance aux chefs.

Mar 22, 2025

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Rachel

5.0

Dinnerware delicious. Our group tried the lamb, duck, beef & liver dishes & the sweetbreads, mozzarella & duck apps. Our server was from Lyon France & was super nice. All was delicious.

Mar 12, 2025

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L'Affaire Est Ketchup

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

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