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Restaurant

L'entrecôte Saint-Jean

Upper Town (Saint-Jean-Baptiste)
4.4$$ & $$$
OPEN12 pm - 10 pm
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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.

Details

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

Amenities, services & more

We accept:  Master Card, Visa, Interac
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65%
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Reviews for L'entrecôte Saint-Jean

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on Google4.3 (2500+)
*as of 2026-07-05
5★
65%
4★
19%
3★
7%
2★
9%
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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 ate here as part of a tour group & had a very ordinary meal downstairs. This must be just one aspect of their business. The folks upstairs - normal diners - had a much more elaborate menu & actual ambience. Downstairs, it was a choice of 3-4 meals, very little customer service - we felt like an unwelcome school group. Funnily enough, when we price checked, we paid more for our meal than the'upstairs diners', which left us feeling scammed by both the tour operators & the restaurant. So if you're heading here as part of a tour group, skip it & go elsewhere - there are lots of other options close by. Or just eat upstairs!

Nov 1, 2024
on Google

Tres belle expérience, excellente cuisine & très bon service. Merci

Oct 31, 2024
on Google

Juste parfait!

Oct 30, 2024
on Google

We were pretty disappointed in this experience. This restaurant is half fancy half fast food vibe. Meaning the decor is fancy but they give paper menus as a table cover & napkins instead of a serviette. Our steaks plainly weren't good, they had no flavour whatsoever, definitely missing some spices. The salad was inedible. dessert was Ok again nothing had much flavour. The soup of the day was the tastiest thing on the menu ! Service was good.

Oct 29, 2024
on Google

Restaurant sympathique, le repas est bon & très copieux & les serveurs professionnels.

Oct 28, 2024
on Google

Une référence. On est jamais déçu!

Oct 26, 2024
on Google

Steak cooked to perfection, signature sauce is the best I've ever had!

Oct 24, 2024
on Google

Guter Lunch🍴☕️

Oct 24, 2024
on Google

Great food & great service!

Oct 23, 2024
on Google

Accepte & service chaleureux! Ambiance agréable!prix raisonnable! Nourriture très bonne!!

Oct 21, 2024
on Google