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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Our Specialties
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.
We spent a long weekend in Quebec City & selected three highly rated restaurants for dinner, one for each evening. The experience at Le Continental was by far the worst of all three, from the perspective of the quality of the food. We are well traveled & have dined at numerous Michelin starred restaurants around the world, so we aren't concerned about the price of the meal, but we expect the food to be worthy of the price. Le Continental delivers great service & a trip back in time to what fine dining represented in the 1960's, but unfortunately the food remains stuck in the past. The Cesar Salad dressing had way too much raw garlic, the cheese croquettes were cold & the cheese still hard, our duck was overcooked & needed every bit of sauce to compensate for its dryness, the French fries were over-salted, etc. Overall the meal was poor or average at best. We dined at two other excellent restaurants in Quebec City for the price of the one meal at Le Continental & both of those meals were memorable for all the right reasons. We will not be dining here again.
We spent a long weekend in Quebec City & selected three highly rated restaurants for dinner, one for each evening. The experience at Le Continental was by far the worst of all three, from the perspective of the quality of the food. We are well traveled & have dined at numerous Michelin starred restaurants around the world, so we aren't concerned about the price of the meal, but we expect the food to be worthy of the price. Le Continental delivers great service & a trip back in time to what fine dining represented in the 1960's, but unfortunately the food remains stuck in the past. The Cesar Salad dressing had way too much raw garlic, the cheese croquettes were cold & the cheese was hard, our duck was overcooked & needed every bit of sauce to compensate for its dryness, the French fries were over-salted, etc. Overall the meal was poor or average at best. We dined at two other excellent restaurants in Quebec City for the price of the one meal at Le Continental & both of those meals were memorable for all the right reasons. We will not return in future & will steer friends towards other, better options.
The food was excellent - we would have enjoyed our experience more (table side Caesar salad preparation & table side Duck a l'Orange preparation) if the waiter/chef had even a sliver of personality. Other tables had the waiter/chef offer to take photos of them while the entree went up in flames. Our waiter didn't even acknowledge our presence, kept a deadpan serious face & moved on! Not nearly the reception we expected.
Oct 16, 2023
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Although it is not an inexpensive experience, we felt that it was worth every penny! The table side preparation was next level, but the overall meal quality, from start to finish & the interaction with our server, Roberto, made it a truly special night.
We would highly recommend the Cesar salad for 2 (probably the best we've ever had), the whisky shrimp & the house special filet mignon!
We had a supreme dining experience. It was as expected & more. The Caesar salad preparation by the table was something we haven't seen in many years. Preparation of the filet tableside was was both entertaining & interesting. The Brazilian coffee was amazing! The entire dining experience will always be a wonderful memory for us on the occasion of our wedding annniversary!
It was our pleasure to dine at Le Continental on Thursday, 8 Sep at the strong recommendation by a good friend & lifetime resident from Quebec City. Visiting for our first time from Edmonton, Alberta, we were impressed by the welcoming greeting, accommodating seating, & attentive service. Denis, our server, prepared the Ceasar salad, Steak en boite, & Crepes Suzettes with great care & entertaining flame right at table side. Accompanied by an excellent French red wine from their extensive options, the entire meal was absolutely wonderful. We know our beef, & this was second to none, including to ensure it being cooked just right per request. As part of a 40 year marriage trip & celebration, it was the perfect place.
Merci, Denis & tout le monde at Le Continental. We look forward to future opportunity when in Quebec again. Hopefully soon!
Rosalie & Joe
