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Restaurant

L'entrecôte Saint-Jean

Upper Town (Saint-Jean-Baptiste)
4.4$$ & $$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 11:30 am
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BistroFrenchGrillTartareSteakhouseGluten-free Options

About

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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Our Specialties

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

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We accept:  Master Card, Visa, Interac
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Reviews for L'entrecôte Saint-Jean

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on Google4.3 (2500+)
*as of 2026-07-04
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Review Summary

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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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
on Google

We are visiting from Toronto, & tonight was our last night in beautiful Quebec city. We've tried different restaurants & they were all great. Tonight our dining experience was at a different level. We booked at L'entrecote Saint Jean. The French nostalgie songs were playing as we walked in. The friendly staff, the ambience so warm, & welcoming.
Food arrived, our steaks cooked to perfection. The service was just great. Our host was amazing! It was the'creme de la creme' of all the places we went to.
I will revisit next time I'm in Quebec City. By far the best We've had!

I'm editing my review today August 25, 2025. as it's our 2nd time to Quebec city & we are so beyond happy to come back to eat here at L'entrecôte St Jean.
As expected, the food was so delicious!!! Our steaks were so perfectly cooked!

Our waiter today was Marvin, he made our experience much more enjoyable. He's so welcoming, attentive & pleasant! Also a great photographer 😊 merci Marvin for taking out photos!

This has become our tradition. It's a must have when we visit.

Aug 25, 2025
on Google

Très bon & très bon service

Aug 23, 2025
on Google

Ce soir c'était la première fois que nous allions à ce restaurant & tout était parfait. Nous avons très bien mangé & notre serveuse Laura nous a donné un service impeccable.

Aug 23, 2025
on Google

The Chef's Salmon is the best dish I've ever tried in my entire life. Absolutely loved it & next time I'm in town, I'm coming here for sure!!

Aug 22, 2025
on Google

Cucina molto basica. Prezzo decisamente alto rispetto alla qualità del cibo che abbiamo mangiato.

Aug 22, 2025
on Google

Très bonne nourriture & service.

Aug 21, 2025
on Google

Poutine sans goût, salade simple sans goût.

Aug 18, 2025
on Google

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.

Aug 16, 2025
on Google

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

Aug 14, 2025
on Google