It is in the heart of Old Quebec, near the Château Frontenac, you can find a real institution since 1956. The restaurant Le Continental will charm you with its intimate places, with his personalized approach and his culinary show.
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Filet mignon, shrimp, prawns, duck, crepes suzette for dessert
Le Continental is widely regarded as a premier dining destination in Quebec City, celebrated for its timeless elegance and classic French cuisine. Guests frequently highlight the unique, old-world atmosphere and the exceptional tableside preparation of dishes, such as the signature Caesar salad, various flambé steaks, and crêpes Suzette, which provide an engaging and memorable culinary performance. The staff is consistently described as professional, attentive, and skilled, contributing to a high level of service that makes many patrons feel truly special during their visits. While the experience is often noted as a significant investment, most visitors find the combination of high-quality food, expert service, and nostalgic charm to be well worth the cost for special occasions or a quintessential dining experience.
Le Continental is much more than a great restaurant: it is an experience. In addition to the excellent food, its main attraction is watching how the flambé dishes are prepared right at your table. With more than 90 years of history, it preserves a tradition that few places maintain, with a team that perfectly masters the art of cooking & flambéing in elegant copper pans.
It does not have a Michelin star, nor does it need one. Its true strength is the service & the connection it creates with its guests. In our case, Carlos, a Chilean who now lives in Canada, took wonderful care of us & made us feel at home from the very first moment.
We ordered a Caesar salad prepared at the table, an excellent chateaubriand finished on the spot with a delicious mushroom sauce, accompanied by a young Pinot Noir that paired very well. To finish, the house crêpes with maple syrup were the perfect ending.
If you visit Quebec, Le Continental is not just an excellent option for dinner: it is a gastronomic spectacle that is absolutely worth experiencing.
We chose the Continental to celebrate our mutual birthdays, & we were seeking not just a great meal but an'Experience' & we were not disappointed. Denis made the meal great. We loved the Caesar Salad being made at the table, & it was delicious, & the Cherries Jubilee for dessert topped it all off. We would recommend this place to anyone looking for a great treat & experience in dining.
I have not had a meal like this since Le Bec Fin in Philadelphia closed in 2013. The made from scratch Caesar Salad for 2 made table side will bring me back to enjoying salad. The Lobster Newburg (not always available) prepared table side was surprisingly light but satiating. The lobster was caught fresh this morning. The Beef Wellington (a standard menu item) is mouthwatering. Oh, & the Strawberry Shortcake was divine. The team of servers was professional & skilled. This is not inaccessible French dining. The staff is kind, friendly & inviting. They also made a gluten free meal without missing a beat.
Jul 11, 2026
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Le Continental is an institution in Quebec City. We were delighted with our 🍽? meal. The Châteaubriand for 2 with mushroom sauce was fantastic! & the Caesar Salad 🥗 dressing made fresh at the table was delicious 😋! Make a reservation & try this restaurant if you're ever in Quebec City.
Fantastic service, staff were very professional, prompt & attentive. We started with a Caesars salad made at the table, shrimp cocktail & a lobster bisque. The main was the veal medallion & Sirloin Sirloin steak, served with vegetables. Sirloin was cooked to perfection (medium rare) & the veal medallion were very tender.
We went here for a special occasion on our yearly trip to Quebec City for Winter Carnaval. Absolutely amazing food, probably the best caesar salad I have ever eaten. My peppercorn sirloin was cooked expertly by Andrea tableside. Would definitely return!
Amazing service & delicious food experience. Caesar salad made at the table was the BEST we've had anywhere! Our server Allan made sure the beef cooked right at the table was also a delightful culinary experience; especially the flame at the end! Highly recommend this restaurant when you visit Quebec.
We thoroughly enjoyed our delicious dinner at The Continental. Preparation for most menu items is table side - a lost art. But here all is executed expertly & with wonderful results. We shared the Caesar salad for two, Chateaubriand for two, & Crepes Suzette for two. All fantastic. What memorable evening.
Our server was Andrea & he was wonderful. Between the tableside Caesar Salad, Filet Continental, Crepes Suzette & his special Flambe Drink, he prepared almost our entire meal right in front of us. The food for each course was great & we celebrated a very special anniversary in the perfect setting! This is a great place for a special celebration. Splurge on dessert & the flambe drinks, the show is absoutely worth it. & if you can, ask for Andrea!!
