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.
Specialties
Filet mignon, shrimp, prawns, duck, crepes suzette for dessert
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Le Continental offers a timeless and sophisticated dining experience in the heart of Quebec City, where classic French cuisine is elevated by the artistry of traditional tableside preparation. Guests frequently praise the professional and attentive staff, whose skill in flambéing dishes like filet mignon, duck, and crêpes Suzette creates an engaging and memorable spectacle. The warm, old world atmosphere combined with consistently excellent service and high quality ingredients makes this restaurant a destination for special occasions and those seeking a refined, nostalgic culinary journey.
Dennis, our waiter was a consummate professional
It was an extraordinary occasion, like going back in time to Bocuse
He guided us through the flambé super nova in the sky: Caesar Salade
Canard a l'orange
Crepe Suzette
The Matrone was an excellent local Pinot Noire
I can rest in peace now
Bravo Dennis!
We stopped by Le Continental Friday evening with the kids & honestly it was one of our smoother family dinners out in a while, no meltdowns, no long waits. The tableside caesar salad prep got both kids weirdly fascinated & quiet for a few minutes, which alone made it worth it. Staff brought crayons over without us even asking & checked in on the little ones a few times, which we really appreciated. Great spot for families who want something a step above casual without the stress.
Le Continental has a beautiful, classic atmosphere that perfectly suits the style of the restaurant. We started with the Caesar salad, which was prepared tableside. It was good, although not dramatically different from a typical Caesar salad.
For the main course, we had the flambéed shrimp with whisky & the filet mignon, both prepared tableside & both very tasty. The highlight of the meal was definitely the raspberry chocolate dome-it was excellent.
The service was very good & attentive. One small detail that could be improved: for a restaurant of this calibre, I think fresh flowers would be a much nicer touch than artificial ones.
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.
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!
