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.
After 4 years, it's still the same unforgettable steak experience. The food & ambience were excellent, & our waiter Marvin was truly one of the best servers we've encountered during our stay in Quebec City. If you're into steaks, this place should not be missed especially with their special sauce, which takes the meal to another level.'
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⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐? ServiceUnforgettable steak, food & ambience was great & our waiter who was one of the best servers that we have met during our stay in quebec city.
If you are into steaks this place should not be missed along with there special sauce.
We ordered the entrecôte express du midi menu. The steak & fries were impeccable. The steak came with a light mustardy sauce. I'm not a sauce lover & certainly not when poured over my steak when I do not expect that. But to my surprise, the sauce was fantastic. My complements to the chef. Great value also, steak $19 & wine $7. Nice place, great, friendly service.
Aug 26, 2025
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Ordered the entrecôte table d'hôte (7 oz was a very generous portion given it comes with soup salad & dessert). Service was really good. We were seated in the basement next to the wine cellar, cozy & quiet compared to the bustle of outdoors seating. Steak was not out of this world but the overall meal was good. Had to ask for extra sauce but that came promptly.
Français de passage à Québec, j'ai goûté beaucoup d'entrecôtes en France, & celle de L'Entrecôte Saint-Jean est franchement à la hauteur ! Cuisson parfaite, sauce délicieuse, & un service aux petits soins grâce à Laura, Marvin & Julien, qui rendent l'expérience encore plus agréable. Une vraie belle surprise au Québec
Je suis allé à l'entrecôte Saint-Jean de multiples fois dans le passé, c'est même devenu une tradition quand on passe un séjour à Québec.
Je n'y retournerai pas
J'ai commandé la plus grosse portion de steak, & celui-ci était un des plus coriaces que j'ai mangé. La sauce me semblait délayée, les frites étaient délicieuses.
Mauvais soir? Je ne crois pas..
Le service efficace, mais ce soir pas très sympathique.
Tellement d'autres options à Québec, surtout à ce prix .
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.
