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.
Consistant, old school service that never fails to disappoint. Food was on point. Table side ceaser salad is a must..... period. Lamb was slightly overcooked bit still delicious. Wine recco was perfect. Cognac glass was perfectly warmed.... I'll be back, again.... & again.....
My fiancé & I had an enchanted evening here celebrating my birthday. The tableside service was unique & impeccable, & the ambiance oozes old-world classic elegance. We had the Caesar salad, crab appetizer & the chateaubriand for two & everything was delicious.
We were absolutely stuffed by the end — too stuffed for dessert! Our waiter still brought us some raspberry sorbet with a birthday candle, which was such a sweet touch that I truly appreciated. All in all I felt very pampered & special & I will really treasure that memory. It's very expensive, but worth it for a special treat. One of these days we'll be back to try the sole meunière. :)
Our waiter Brian was friendly, attentive & very professional. From our arrival & greeting by the maître d'hotel to our departure we were made to feel that they were there to make our evening memorable, & they did.
The escargots, lobster bisque were superb & watching the artistry of Brian making the Caesar salad was entertaining. He went on the explain the subtleties in taste of each ingredient from anchovy paste to red wine vinegar & everything in between & how each would affect the taste & when done each bite of the fresh crisp romaine with just enough dressing on each bite was a tasting adventure. Each morsel of our two main courses of grilled giant scallops & of whiskey flambé shrimp in a rich cream sauce which was prepared at the table side literally teased our taste buds & brought delight. The accompaniments of a pyramid of rice & asparagus tips & carrot Vichy complemented very well our main. The recommended white Sancerre wine blended well with both main courses. We ended our culinary adventure with a chocolate mousse & a generous slice of maple sugar pie both of which were rich in flavour. The Brazilian coffee with the caramelized sugar from a generous serving of flambé cognac, Tia Maria & an amazing generous flamed pouring of Grand Marnier was something to see prepared artistically at the table. Would we go again? In a heart beat. It was two & a half hours of culinary perfection & taste. Pierre & Karen, Ottawa.
Aug 25, 2023
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The atmosphere & service made our anniversary celebration a very special night! The Caesar Salad was simply amazing & a meal itself! Chauteaubriand was very good although I'm not a big fan of the mushroom sauce. Our waiter explained everything as he went along & it was a very enjoyable experience.
The best dinner we had in Quebec City! Really enjoyed the personal touch with having our steak cooked at the table & Cesar salad prepared at the table. Food was amazing.
Our dinner last evening was exceptional. From the Caesar salad for 2, peppercorn steak , Dover Sole & ending the birthday celebration with the strawberry shortcake (heaven on a plate) I cannot express what an amazing experience we had. Our waiter was a joy & the attention to detail by him & the entire staff was a 10. This reminded us of steakhouses of old that are hard to find. I cannot wait to come back when we are in Quebec City again
We were so excited to go here for dinner, we got a bottle of Pinot Grigio, decent wine recommendation to our food. For food we ordered gaspé crab with hollandaise sauce which was okay, & then the Dover sole meunière for our main, it is the worst & blandest sole I have ever had in my life. The sides were a carrot salad, asparagus & rice, which also did not have a lot of flavour, definitely not worth the $84, would not recommend.
Absolutely amazing! We had the escargot, the caesar salad which was prepared at the table & the duck for two which was also prepared at the table. Wait staff was amazing, like a well oiled machine that was on time with everything. If I could give 10 stars I would!
The absolute best restaurant- in Canada. Our third pilgrimage from Burlington Ontario. Our waiter Guy turned it into dinner & a show. Superior chef skills (he prepared Caesar salad & beef tenderloin table side) & tremendous wit. The last time I had a steak that good was a year ago - & Guy took care of us then. We'll be back.
