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.
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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.
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.
Aug 8, 2025
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Food is delicious. Steak is cooked to perfection. We went here twice in three days & had the steak dinner that they are famous for - includes soup, salad, steak & homemade French fries, protiferoles with chocolate sauce & coffee. I would recommend a reservation otherwise you may have to wait quite a while.
I had a great experience at this place on a very busy Saturday night. The table d'hote was great value, I enjoyed a soup, salad, steak, dessert, & coffee for under 50$. My daughter is a picky eater & managed to finish everything on her plate. The sauce was my favourite part of the meal. Service was fast, & my water was never empty. I will definitely be back.
We were thankful to be accommodated on a busy Friday night for our party of five. We started with a basket of bread & butter. The kids' menu was simple, & the kids actually finished their pasta with tomato & meat sauce-so that's a win! I had a salad topped with shredded duck, which turned out to be a surprisingly good combo.
We also tried the entrecôte set menu, which included soup, salad, a 9 oz steak, profiteroles, & coffee or tea. Overall, we enjoyed our family meal, but there's definitely room for improvement.
Some suggestions: offering freshly baked bread would elevate the start of the meal. Presentation could also be a bit nicer-everyone takes photos of their food these days! The soup was great, but the salad dressing from the set menu wasn't very tasty. The steak, however, was cooked perfectly-we ordered both medium & medium rare, & we'd definitely go with medium rare next time. It came with fries, which unfortunately had no seasoning at all. Just plain fries, which felt like a missed opportunity.
The dessert of two profiteroles with vanilla ice cream & chocolate syrup was a nice way to end the meal. Coffee & tea were included, but the coffee tasted burnt-like the end of the pot. I didn't bother asking for a replacement since the overall experience was still pleasant. Service was exceptional - busy night but very attentive to our needs.
I wouldn't recommend this place if you're a picky eater like me. I only ended up here because the restaurant I originally planned to visit was closed, & this one was nearby & convenient.
It was my last day in Quebec, & up until this point, I'd had nothing but amazing food. Unfortunately, this place broke that streak. Honestly, it reminded me of eating at Applebee's back in the U.S.-a place I never go.
A gentleman greeted me & seated me in the center of the dining area, even though there was a perfect table for two by the window that was available. He greeted me in French, & I responded with'Hello.' I had the feeling he didn't appreciate that. As I sat there, I realized this restaurant catered more to locals.
The server seemed busy, & I had to wait quite a while for both her & my food.
The meal was underwhelming. I ordered a set course, & the soup was the only thing I truly enjoyed. The main was duck poutine with a pile of French fries, which were soggy & overcooked.
The dessert was disappointing too-frozen éclairs. The coffee was bitter & tasted burnt; I couldn't even finish it.
The bathroom is completely filled with the pungent smell of harsh chemicals & has an industrial appearance.
