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 is widely recognized as a classic destination in Old Quebec, offering a quintessential French bistro experience defined by its signature steak frites and flavorful mustard sauce. Many diners appreciate the generous table d'hôte menus which provide a well-rounded meal including soup, salad, steak, and desserts like profiteroles at a reasonable price point. While the atmosphere is frequently described as warm, cozy, and inviting, the attentive and professional service provided by the staff often enhances the overall dining experience. Although opinions on meat quality and consistency vary among patrons, the restaurant remains a popular tradition for visitors and locals alike who enjoy its nostalgic ambiance and reliable, straightforward culinary offerings.
Tout était parfait ,la table d'hôte steak 9 oz frites ,potage ,salade , vin abordable , les assiettes sont généreuses & les cuissons parfaites , frites & haricots vert , demander la sauce à part ,un delice , aussi profiteroles délectables comme dessert & un excellent service durant le repas de l eau froide régulièrement & du pain frais ,café ou tisane , aucun resto vous en donne autant.
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Un visite a L'Entrecôte c'est pas réinventer la cuisine, c'est simple & efficace. Une bonne entrecôte avec sauce moutarde & des frites julienne pour un bon prix. Bon service.
Joli restau, bien situé. Service vraiment attentionné & gentil. Steak tendre mais servi carrément noyé dans une sauce moutardée grasse. Frites fades & molles. Aucun légume. Salade peu appétissante avec vinaigrette un peu amère. Vraiment pas savoureuse. Soupe ok. Profiterole de niveau cafétéria. Je ne retournerai pas personnellement. Je préfère payer un peu plus cher & manger mieux.
I came here on a Sunday evening to treat myself to a nice meal while visiting the city, & left impressed not only by the food but the service as well. I ordered the steak'table d'hôte' which included a soup, salad & dessert. The soup of the day was a cream of vegetable, it had a very rich taste & velvety texture. Then came their green salad with walnuts. The lettuce leaves were so fresh & buttery, & the walnuts were firm & fresh tasting. The dressing complemented it perfectly. However, the clear star of the show was the steak. It was juicy & perfectly seasoned, & the sauce was the perfect accompaniment for the steak & fries as it brought everything together. To finish off my meal, I upgraded my dessert to a crème brûlée (it's my favorite dessert - I just couldn't resist) & it was divine. I heard that perfect'crack' when I hit the top of the dessert with the back of my spoon. It was exactly what I expected it to be. The young man who was serving me was extremely polite & kind & gladly accomodated my requests.
To summarize, for the price you will get a high quality meal in a nice setting paired with attentive service.
Highly recommended.
Une formule steak-frites qui s'inspire par bonheur des restos L'Entrecôte de France. Leur sauce, presqu'aussi savoureuse que l'originale, & dont on garde le secret, fait les délices des connaisseurs. Le service & le charme de l'établissement font qu'on aurait souhaité des copies ailleurs au Québec. Longue vie à L'Entrecôte Saint-Jean!
I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. I had the steak dinner. Even though I ate alone, the staff made me feel welcome & comfortable. It was the first steak I've had in a while & it was one of the best. The soup, sauce, steak & sugar pie were all delish.
Fun place but I'm sorry that was the most tasteless beef I've had for sometime. Perhaps I should've ordered one of those standard 3 different size beef orders. Maybe different cut I don't know. I ordered the one which arrived on top of fries, cheese curds & sauce/gravy. Thin small slices of some beef. Maybe best to stick with the main item beef selection.
