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.
I had tried making a reservation through the google maps & nothing was available until later. We went ahead & walked there from our hotel & were seated immediately outside. We both ordered the house special. If you are American like us, you won't see the word steak but it is essentially steak & fries. We ordered the smaller size as it comes with soup of the day, salad, bread, steak cooked to order with an amazing sauce & matchstick fries. There is also coffee & dessert(cream puff shell filled with vanilla ice cream & covered in chocolate sauce & almond slivers). All was delicious. I had 2white sangrias & my partner had a beer. Total before tip was $130 which is reasonable for the area & everything that you get.
Excellent restaurant with very reasonable prices! Our table loved the steak frites meal as well as the salmon entree. The 7oz steak frites was the perfect size, especially since it comes with a soup & dessert. All of the food was extremely fresh & even during peak dinner time, the wait was only a few minutes! We left wanting the recipe for the mustard sauce that's used on the steak frites! Worth the stop!
Aug 20, 2024
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3e visite en 30 ans. Je gardais un très bon souvenir gustatif de mes deux premières visites. Nous formions un groupe de huit & la moitié du groupe s'est trouvé très déçu, notamment par la viande. Les profiteroles sont toujours aussi bons. C'est tout. J'ai pris la table d'hôte. Soupe moyenne. Toutes les salades vertes étaient noyées sous la vignette. Dans le groupe, ceux qui on pris 5 ou 7 onces ont reçu une entrecote avec la cuisson demandée. La qualité perçue était cependant en bas des attentes. Pour ma part, ma pièce de viande de 9 onces ne ressemblait pas du tout à de l' entrecote. Je suis encore sceptique. La fameuse sauce St-Jean manquait de crémeux. L'accueil est sympatique & le service rapide dans un cadre agréable.
Premier soir à Québec, nous nous sommes arrêtées dans ce restaurant de la rue Saint-Jean & avons été comblées. Un serveur très gentil s'est occupé de nous. On a pris une table d'hôte avec la spécialité du restaurant : une noix d'entrecôte délicieuse avec des frites, une soupe en entrée & des profiteroles en dessert, ainsi que des ribs absolument parfaites, fondantes & maigres. Merci beaucoup ! Je recommande ✨
This restuarant is an amazing value. The steaks are great & well priced. They offer a 4 course meal including a soup & salad with steak & then dessert & coffee for a very reasonable price. The salad was particularly good. Prices on the steak meals vary based on the size you get. You can order you steaks in either a 5,7, or 9 oz option. I really hope to return to this place.
Food: 4 Stars Service: 4 Stars Ambience: 4 Stars Value: 3.5 Stars Overall: 3.88 Stars During our visit to Old Quebec City, we decided to try L'Entrecôte Saint-Jean, managing to get a table without a reservation after a short wait. The location is bustling & perfectly captures the touristy vibe of the area. We started with the soup of the day, which was absolutely delicious. For the main course, I opted for the Duck Leg Confit. I requested a larger salad instead of the usual French fries, & I was not disappointed; the duck was flavourful, juicy, & beautifully cooked. The'Sunset on the Beach' cocktail was a delightful surprise with a robust kick of alcohol, making it a memorable part of the meal. For dessert, we had Crème Brûlée accompanied by biscuits. While the crème brûlée was decadent & thoroughly enjoyable, the biscuits were unfortunately very dry & did not complement the dessert well. A note on pricing - being in a tourist-heavy area, the prices at L'Entrecôte Saint-Jean are somewhat above average. However, the quick service & attentive waiter helped justify the cost & added to the overall positive experience. While the meal had its highs, the mixed quality of the desserts & the slightly premium prices are worth keeping in mind. This spot has great potential, especially for those looking to savour a taste of local cuisine in a lively setting. kellychan360
Loved entire experience. Service, food , atmosphere everything was top notch. Definitely recommended. Would love to come back soon. Steak was great, frites, sauce , soup , creme brule all top notch.
Cocktail Mai Tai très différent des recettes habituelles, mais excellent si on aime les cocktails sucrés. Il y a d'ailleurs de nombreuses bouteilles de spiritueux en décoration. Service efficace. En revanche le menu d'hôte a été assez décevant. La soupe en entrée était bonne mais l'entrecôte (le nom du restaurant !) n'était pas aussi bonne que ce que nous espérions. Même si la sauce était originale. Les profiteroles étaient sèches (& froides) comme si l'assiette sortait d'un frigo.
