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.
Dans le vieux Québec… plus facile de se rendre à pieds.
Joli salle à manger vaste. Service rapide & attentionné.
Notre favori, le menu fixe: soupe du jour ou salade aux noix avec sauce à la moutarde, steak frites servi avec une sauce savoureuse, profiteroles farcies de crème glacée & arrosées de sauce au chocolat noir. J'aime aussi beaucoup leur pâté de foie avec confiture d'oignons & marmelade de carottes .
Le steak peut être commandé en portions de différents poids, selon votre appétit & le niveau de votre amour pour le boeuf. Bémol! La qualité de la viande ne me semble pas constante d'une visite à l'autre & est parfois moins tendre. Ce n'est peut-être pas surprenant étant donné le prix demandé. La viande demeure cependant assez savoureuse d'une visite à l'autre pour avoir le goût d'y revenir.
Je n'y étais pas allé depuis 15 ans. J'ai été surpris de voir la même qualité au niveau de la nourriture. Les prix restent abordables, & la qualité ne change pas. Le steak frites est un incontournable, il est tendre, juteux, la cuisson demandée est respectée à la lettre. Excellents choix de vins. Le service est rapide, courtois & professionnel. Le restaurant est archi propre. L'ambiance est également très agréable. Je recommande à 200%.
Aug 5, 2026
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Super cuisine! Nous avons commandé un steak de 7 onces chacuns & c'était délicieux! Pour être sûr que vous aimez la sauce, je vous conseille de la prendre à part.
I went to L'Entrecôte with my family & we had a really enjoyable experience.
We started with the salad. It wasn't the best salad I've ever had, but it was fresh & quite good. Next, I tried the tomato soup. It tasted very similar to tomato sauce, which I really like.
For my main course, I had the steak, & it was absolutely superb.It was cooked perfectly! My daughters ordered pasta from the kids' menu, & they both liked it. Their only comment was that the pasta was a little stringy.
For dessert, we had the profiteroles, & they were absolutely incredible. You get two profiteroles served on a generous bed of hot chocolate sauce, & they are 100% worth ordering.
I'm giving L'Entrecôte 4 stars instead of 5 because, while everything was very good, it wasn't the best meal I've ever had. That said, I would definitely recommend it & would happily return.
Ate here just today as arranged by Taipan tours.
Soup was salty, Steak was bland & dessert was so-so. My husband ate salmon, nothing special about it. If you're with Taipan tours better to skip this French Dinner. I think there are better Restaurants nearby & lot's of other choices really.
Excellent poutine (with steak & curds) & local wine! The service was friendly & efficient too. The atmosphere was relaxing & it was easy to talk. Dessert was just the right size, especially after poutine.
