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

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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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This was the most unique & enjoyable dining experience I have ever been a part of. Very impressive operation.

Jan 29, 2024

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Thanks for a great night!! Food was great & loved the playlist!

Jan 28, 2024

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5.0

Quelle belle soirée!!! La bouffe, le staff, l'alcool, l'ambiance, c'est un moment où on oublie le monde extérieur pour vivre une expérience unique!

Jan 28, 2024

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5.0

Nous sommes toujours bien servis, abordable pour la qualité & l'exécution des plats.

Jan 26, 2024

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4.5

We had a nice time at this small, fun space. some of the food (potatoes) was scorched but overall, food was excellent. Thank you for a most enjoyable evening.

Jan 22, 2024

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5.0

Personnel plus que sympathique
Nourriture à tomber
Expérience à vivre!

Jan 21, 2024

Anthony

5.0

Amazing experience. Excellent food

Jan 20, 2024

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Toujours fantastique!!! Une superbe soirée à tous les niveaux !! Merci!!

Jan 20, 2024

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My husband & I had a 6 pm reservation at the bar on Friday January 12th. This dinner exceeded all my expectations & was one of the best restaurant experiences I / we have ever had- & we go out a lot!! We visited Quebec for our ten year anniversary & this was our first dinner. We had SO much fun sitting at the bar talking & watching the staff & the food was incredible. All so fresh, amazing textures & flavors. Really the bartender & the chef/ sous chefs made the experience a 12/10. The bartender wrote down a list of local places to try for us during the rest of our stay & they were very fun too. Everyone was just so friendly & fun. Can't say enough great things about this restaurant

Jan 15, 2024

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An amazing experience from start to finish

Jan 14, 2024

L'Affaire Est Ketchup

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

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