The Maison Livernois has a terrace of about fifty places, in addition to some 90 places inside. On the menu are pub classics, such as burgers, but also eight dishes inspired by the flavors of the world. The name La Maison Livernois is inspired by a family that has already been very involved in Quebec City. She founded the first photography studio in 1854 in the building that now houses the St. Patrick's Pub. Each gin and vodka brewed by Top Resto Group will bear the name of one of the members of this family. The first being the Jules-Ernest gin. Three recipes are already developed. In addition to food, La Maison Livernois is a tasting place. There are many kinds of Quebec gins and a laboratory to educate people.
Maison Livernois offers a warm and inviting atmosphere in the heart of Old Quebec, characterized by its historic charm and comfortable seating. Many visitors highlight the high quality of the food, particularly the steak dishes, poutine, and the impressive selection of local gins. The experience is often elevated by attentive and professional service, making it a favorite spot for both casual outings and special gatherings. While the pace of service can occasionally be leisurely, the overall dedication of the staff and the vibrant energy of the venue ensure a memorable visit for most guests.
My first time here a few years ago was a great experience all around & I expected a similar experience this time around.
It started off great with a pleasant greeting by the hostess & was seated promptly at a nice table. It took a bit of time for my server to come by, & when they did, assumed I did not speak French & when I replied in French, he called out my accent & proceeded to continue in English.
He took my order & the entree seemed to have been served within minutes. My drinks were not served at this point & the server blamed someone else who was supposed to bring the beer to the table. So much for chilling before eating. So now I have a beer & a glass of wine on the table.
I had the steak frites. The cook on the steak was just a tad undercooked to the medium rare I requested but was passable so I didn't send back. The fries were on the soggy side, not terrible but not great either. I had to ask for pepper & all I got was a pepper shaker, no fresh ground.
The server was inattentive, not once did he check in to ask how the food was. Maybe my permanent scowl from the drink issue scared him away. He did comp the glass of wine which I appreciated but was too little of a gesture to make up for the overall experience. I had planned on having dessert but decided I couldn't spend anymore time or money for bad service & mediocre food.
I know Maison Livernois can do better as I experienced it. I probably won't be back. It's a shame because they have a fantastic list of Quebec gins.
J'ai adoré mon expérience! La nourriture était délicieuse, j'ai mangé un plat grésillant! Mon serveur Alex était incroyable, un naturel, thumbs up!! L'ambiance à l'intérieur était parfaite pour un bon souper 😇
Wonderful place for lunch. I had the Confit Duck Poutine which was delicious, followed by the Pouding Chômeur & an Espresso, accompanied by a local Lager. It was a lovely meal with friendly, helpful service from sweet Emily. Great place to chill out & hide from the heat too!
Jul 27, 2025
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Super beau restaurant murs en pierres, fauteuils aux tables très confortables. La bouffe très bonne & portions très généreuses même que j' en ai rapporté! Notre serveur Alex très accueillant, gentil & à l' écoute... pour moi le serveur est très important & je peux dire qu' il est vraiment dans son élément, excellent service!
In the heart of old Quebec City the last stop of our food tour took us to Maison Livernois. What a great experience. We enjoyed poutine in their barrel room & & some great gin. We liked it so much that we stuck around for some more cocktails.
J'étais en visite à Québec & j'ai aperçu un restaurant à mon nom, obligé de m'y rendre.
& je ne suis pas déçu la nourriture est excellente dans une ambiance chaleureuse & le service est au top.
Je recommande à 100% surtout qu'il est situé dans le centre de la ville.
My daughter & I ate here on a busy night, but even with prior reservations we waited a very long time for our table, & then even longer to get a glass of wine & again a long time before being able to order. The server was apologetic but was not able to be attentive. The wine was good & we each had a grain bowl that was fine, not great. Many options in this city for a great meal, so I would not return here.
Expérience très décevante.
Il a fallu 30 minutes avant d'avoir notre premier verre, près d'une heure pour recevoir l'entrée, & 1h30 pour le plat principal. Mon plat est arrivé trop cuit (bien cuit au lieu de médium), puis après un autre 15 minutes d'attente, on m'a servi une mauvaise pièce de boeuf (bavette au lieu d'entrecôte)J'ai choisi de ne pas retourner l'assiette une seconde fois, car j'avais faim & mes convives avaient presque terminé.
Le service était très ordinaire, sans attention particulière ni suivi.
Malheureusement, ce sera probablement ma dernière visite.
La cuisine est excellente, une expérience réussie à ce niveau! Par contre, l'attente interminable entre le moment où quelqu'un vient nous voir & entre chaque service défait vraiment l'expérience. C'est dommage, puisque c'est délicieux, mais quand il y a pratiquement 30-40 minutes entre chaque service, ça devient irritant. Le serveur faisait son possible, était souriant, mais sa présence se faisait rare & le restaurant n'était pas plein du tout.
