Entrecôte Saint-Jean, located in the heart of Vieux-Québec, is a jewel of a UNESCO world heritage site… just a few steps from St- Jean gate. Since opening in 1983, its Paris and Geneva- inspired French style has been its trademark: steak, fries, and secret sauce. With its stone walls, and outdoor terrasse in summer, you can enjoy a warm and savoury experience in a charming French bistro ambiance.
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Entrecôte Saint-Jean offers the best steak and fries available inside the
walled city. Fine grilled steak and special secret mustard sauce, house fries, waln
L'entrecôte Saint-Jean offers a classic French bistro experience in the heart of Old Quebec, well known for its signature steak frites served with a flavorful, secret sauce. Many diners appreciate the generous table d'hôte options, which typically include soup, salad, a perfectly cooked steak, and popular desserts like profiteroles at a reasonable price point. While the atmosphere is often described as warm, cozy, and reminiscent of Paris, the service is generally highlighted as efficient and friendly, though some guests have noted occasional inconsistencies in seating or menu preferences. Overall, it remains a popular destination for those seeking a reliable and traditional meal in a beautiful setting.
The staff's service & the atmosphere of the restaurant were very good.
However, the 5-ounce steak, which I was really looking forward to as the main dish, took a very long time to be served. When it finally arrived, the steak was extremely tough, lacked flavor, & had a burnt taste. I was very disappointed. I honestly don't understand how such a tough steak can be served, & I think this should be reconsidered. I can't comment on the other dishes, but I do not recommend the steak.
Ate here on a very snowy night after Christmas. The restaurant was warm & accomodating, & the staff were very pleasant. We enjoyed a very relaxed meal of steak frites with a very savoury sauce, & shared a delicious slice of Sugar Pie.
The meal was very good value & the portions were excellent quality & very hearty. Highly recommended!
We loved everything here - the food, the service, & the atmosphere! We're from France but have been living in Toronto for 3 years, & this place reminded us of home. Highly recommended!
Oct 19, 2025
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Reserved our table well in advance (>1 week). Attentive service & quality food at a reasonable price around the middle of the Old City. Ordered their Table D'Hôte du Soir & the steak frites were an obvious highlight. The accompanying salad tasted very fresh, while the soup was also decent. Good experience overall. Would recommend!
Eating here was an overall amazing experience. The staff were very polite & served the food quickly, even though they had many other customers. The restaurant is on a beautiful, cozy street filled with various restaurants & shops nearby. The food was delicious, especially the bread & cheese, & the salad with Greek-style chicken which honestly reminded me of home. I would recommend dining here & would gladly return.
Nous étions à 4 un soir c'était très agréable de venir manger en terrasse ! Leur spécialité entrecôte était délicieuse & leur frites aussi ! Le personnel était vraiment adorable & souriant c'était super je recommande
We had the steak frites combo & the steak frites didn't disappoint, it came with soup & tea but the real treat was the dessert. We had a nice server. Would recommend.
Their Beef A La Carte is the most ordered item in the restaurant. But the chef's salmon is also very delicious. Definitely recommend this place, reservations are recommended.
Yesterday, I went to dine at this restaurant. I'll begin with the best which would be the profiterole ice cream. Absolutely delicious & would recommend to come for the dessert. On the other hand, I was not content about the restaurant service. While the food is a fair price, I had an issue with the hostess. I came with a group of tourists & she became overwhelmed with seating & organizing the guests. Likewise, service was lacklustre because I felt the wait time between the dishes was quite large. In addition, I ordered the steak & chicken. My dish felt warm & the chicken was quite dry even with the sauce. I was disappointed because my food was not warm enough. While the steak frites had a very dry steak, the fries were poorly cut & tasted like pre cooked leftovers. While a waitress did hear my feedback I mentioned the waiters & waitresses were very busy so I did not request for new plates. No one came to ask us or check on us where I believed the restaurant does not care about customer feedback nor quality assurance.
I also wanted to try to write this in French if the staff had trouble understanding.
French Translation:
Hier, j'ai mangé au restaurant. Je crois que le meilleur plat est le dessert. Les profiteroles glacées étaient délicieuses. Je recommande vivement que les clients commandent les profiteroles pour déguster, & le menu à prix fixe. En revanche, je n'étais pas contente du service au restaurant. Avant de manger, l'hôtesse avait organisé des places assises, après elle était submergée. De même, le service était médiocre à cause de longs temps d'attente entre chaque plat. En plus, j'ai commandé du poulet & du steak. Mon plat de poulet était trop sec, même si je l'ai mange avec de la sauce au vin. Également, j'ai trouvé que la viande n'était pas assez chaude. Le steak était sec & les frites étaient coupées irrégulièrement & goûtaient comme des restes précuits. Pendant que je mangeais le repas, une serveuse m'a demandé des commentaires.Je lui en ai dit que les serveurs étaient très occupés, alors je n'ai pas demandé de nouveaux plats. Ne personne surveillait le dîner & ne faisait pas attention aux clients. J'ai cru que le restaurant ne fait pas attention aux commentaires des clients ni à l'assurance qualité.
