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.
Every visit to Le Continental is special & this experience was another. Starting off with valet parking from Jeff-who remarkably remembered us-set a wonderful tone for the evening.
Our server, Guy, took excellent care of us throughout the night. His attention to every detail & humor is special. The food was nothing short of outstanding. The oysters on the half shell were incredibly fresh, & watching the lobster flambé being prepared tableside was an absolute highlight. To top it all off, the Brazilian coffees for dessert were spectacular. Amazing food, stellar service, & a beautiful atmosphere. Highly recommended to everyone!
Special thanks to Mathieu Pettigrew, Guy, Jeff & others for making another exceptional experience.
Restaurant français présent dans le Vieux-Québec depuis près de 70 ans. Vous y aller pour la gastronomie, le service & le savoir faire des serveurs. Le seul restaurant du Vieux-Québec qui font des flambés à la table. Réservation nécessaire. Nous avons été accueilli de façon attentionné. Pour débuter, un cocktail spritz excellent. Suivi d'une salade César préparer à la table. Pour continuer, un chateaubriand flambé également à la table de façon impeccable avec cuisson parfaite. Les desserts, un gâteau forêt noir & une cassata au Grand Marnier pour terminer ce repas copieux & sans faute. Mention spéciale à notre serveur Hugo qui a été attentif & nous a offert tout un spectacle
The flambe experience is awesome. Steak was cooked medium rare, & melted easily in the mouth. The escargots were surprisingly tasty, & I didn't expect to like them as much as I did. Definitely worth a go if you never try. It tastes kind of similar to palak paneer. Medalion de mushrooms was creamy & a little bit spicy. The crab appetizer tasted amazing with the mushroom garlic sauce. The coconut chocolate easter egg dessert was well done too (it was an easter special). All in all a fun michelin dining experience
Apr 3, 2026
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If you want to impress, it's definitely the place to be, especially if you love meat. The service is truly 5 star, very attentive from start to finish.
Everything we tried was delicious: foie gras, escargots, Chateaubriand, & crêpes Suzette. The flambé presentation is a really nice touch & makes the experience special.
The atmosphere isn't modern, but that's part of the charm, with white tablecloths & staff in white blazers, it feels like stepping back in time. Highly recommend for a special occasion.
We have been to the Continental four times for anniversary celebrations. The best way to describe our latest experience is'tired'.
The restaurant is based on the presentation of its food with flamed in spectacular tableside preparation. While well done, this requires constant reparte with the waitperson preparing your food. This reparte diminishes the focus of a romantic dinner. You do not have to order it but the spectacle is impossible to ignore. If you do not have it, many other tables do. Flambe is everywhere!
My large piece of salmon seemed packaged & dull. My lobster tail was served with clarified butter that lacked taste. My white wine was served at room temperature.
We have enjoyed the place in the past but will not return.
Avec ma conjointe, nous avons fait le voyage entre l'Estrie & Québec pour vivre l'expérience de la préparation des mets à votre table y compris les flambées spectaculaires, de plus en plus rares dans les restos. Tout était à la hauteur, le service & la nourriture. Mémorable. Pour une occasion spéciale.
Excellent service d'Alberto ! Il était très drôle & sympathique, en plus d'être extrêmement professionnel. D'ailleurs, tous les serveurs étaient merveilleux & ont rendu notre visite mémorable. Les flambés étaient impressionnants & la nourriture délicieuse.
Exceptional & extensive menu with a presentation like no other. Meat, fish, duck, shrimp etc..Tasty! What a wonderful & special treat to happen upon this place. Our server Alberto, our table-side Chef who possessed an incredible sense of historical information & humor! Flambé anyone?
This place is ridiculous. The servers are essentially also chefs as they are cooking 50% of what's coming from the kitchen... Old school flambe style cooking. It was excellent overall.. dinner & a show. Highly recommend
