C’est en plein coeur du Vieux-Québec, à deux pas du Château Frontenac, que l’on peut retrouver une véritable institution, et ce, depuis 1956. Le restaurant Le Continental vous charmera avec ses lieux intimistes, son approche personnalisée et ses spectacles culinaires.
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Nos Spécialités
Filet mignon en boite, crevettes flambées, langoustines, canard à l'orange, crêpes suzette en dessert
Le Continental est reconnu comme une institution culinaire classique à Québec, offrant une atmosphère raffinée et nostalgique qui transporte les convives dans une autre époque. De nombreux clients soulignent le service traditionnel unique, où le personnel expert prépare et flambe les plats directement à la table, créant une expérience à la fois mémorable et spectaculaire. Bien que le menu privilégie la cuisine française classique, le service impeccable, l'attention du personnel et le décor élégant contribuent régulièrement à faire des repas en famille ou en amoureux de véritables moments privilégiés. Bien que certains visiteurs aient noté que le rythme peut parfois sembler rapide ou traditionnel, la majorité salue la qualité constante des viandes, des fruits de mer et des desserts signatures, ce qui en fait une destination incontournable pour ceux qui recherchent une expérience gastronomique sophistiquée et interactive.
Beware… TOURIST TRAP. If you're a foodie please move on to the next place. 100% OVERRATED….. I really wanted to love this place but it is so overrated & Quebec is filled with amazing restaurants
Unfortunately the experience was disappointing. The crepe was burned, which made it unpleasant to eat. The garlic mushrooms were also not good at all the taste was off, & I actually had to return the dish because it was not enjoyable.
The salmon was the only highlight of the meal. It was well cooked & quite delicious. However, one good dish couldn't make up for the rest of the experience.Overall, the meal did not live up to the hype. The food quality didn't justify the expectations.
Moi & ma conjointe avons été à ce restaurant pour notre 10 anniversaire de rencontre & c'était l'une des mes meilleures expériences culinaire que j'ai vécu jusqu'à présent. Le service était incroyable ! Merci à Mathieu qui nous a servi tout au long de la soirée ainsi qu'à ces collègues. Un service impeccable & magique. Je recommande fortement ce restaurant & je vais y retourner sans hésiter.
If you ever find yourself wandering the cobblestone streets of Old Quebec, do yourself a favor & make a reservation at Le Continental. The restaurant has a timeless elegance & a refined old-world charm that perfectly matches the historic surroundings of Old Quebec. It is sophisticated without being pretentious, the kind of place where the focus becomes great food & great company.
The service is exceptional - attentive, polished, & genuinely welcoming. What makes it especially memorable is the traditional tableside preparation. Watching dishes finished right next to your table adds a sense of occasion that you rarely find anymore. We had the filet mignon en boîte, & it was absolutely unforgettable. Without exaggeration, it was the best filet mignon I've ever had - the kind of dish that stays in your memory long after the trip is over.
Between the remarkable food, the elegant atmosphere, & the flawless service, Le Continental delivers a dining experience that feels truly special. If you're visiting Quebec City & appreciate classic French cuisine done right, this restaurant is a must-visit - & the filet mignon en boîte is an absolute must-order.
I had fairly high expectations for this French restaurant. When we walked in, the smell of butter from the kitchen was wonderful & the staff looked professional, so the first impression was actually very promising.
Unfortunately the food was disappointing.
We ordered escargots, foie gras, & scallops, & every dish was extremely salty. The saltiness completely dominated the flavor, so it was difficult to taste anything else. The scallops were cooked to a decent texture, but their natural sweetness was completely lost because of how salty the dish was.
The bread service was also underwhelming. The bread was cold & the butter came in hard, cold chunks that seemed straight from the fridge - not softened & not seasoned in any way. It felt like the foil was simply opened & the butter was placed on the plate. This didn't really match the overall atmosphere & presentation of the restaurant.
The foie gras pairing also didn't work well. Instead of being served with a crisp toast or something with texture, it came with a dense, slightly soft bread. Since foie gras is already very rich, the soft bread underneath made the whole bite feel heavy & greasy. The bread itself had a powdery texture in the mouth & didn't balance the dish at all.
We noticed that many other tables were ordering steak, so perhaps that is their specialty. But based on the dishes we tried, the experience was quite disappointing.
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.
