Having traveled part of the globe to demonstrate the richness of our culture and our traditions, the idea of creating Sagamité was born from the desire to make known our beautiful culture at home in Wendake.
The Sagamité Restaurant in Wendake was founded in 1999 and since then, we have been welcoming local, regional and worldwide customers curious to discover our culture through a gastronomic experience. The name of the restaurant testifies to this by its name; for the Wendat, Sagamité was at the heart of our diet. It is a soup-meal enriched with game where we find the famous “Three Sisters”: squash, corn and red beans, that we cultivate.
Since July 2019, the Sagamité Vieux-Québec restaurant has been introducing First Nations gastronomy to visitors to the historic district of Québec.
The Sagamité restaurant has traced the path of Aboriginal gastronomy, which we have demystified over time thanks to game. It is an establishment of choice for a clientele curious to live a gourmet and cultural experience at the same time.
The Saga Nomade Food Truck can be found all around Québec City and is also available for private events. Our specialties include our Signature poutine and our Elk burger. This is street food with an indigenous twist!
Sagamité offers a unique and memorable culinary journey into Indigenous cuisine in the heart of Quebec City. Guests frequently praise the restaurant for its exceptional selection of game meats like elk, deer, and bison, often highlighting the signature flambéed dishes as a spectacular highlight. The atmosphere is consistently described as warm, authentic, and culturally immersive, while the staff members are widely recognized for their knowledge, kindness, and dedication to providing an outstanding dining experience. Many visitors appreciate the thoughtful presentation of each course, from the flavorful signature soup and tartare to the delightful maple pie, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking a high-quality, culturally significant meal.
When I discovered this unique place during my research of Old Quebec City, I knew had to go. They lived up to my expectations. Their menu is so unique I had to order something I knew I could get at home. Also, I usually don't eat a big dinner. I went for the two tartare of venison & salmon. Yes, salmon I can get in a sushi restaurant, but in case I did not like the venison I knew I would eat the salmon. Well, the venison was simply heavenly. It came with a generous salad to help balance the meal. I wish I had taken a better picture, but I was ready to dive into my meal. I was very glad that I made a reservation because the place filled up quickly. Eating here will be a very fond memory when I look back on my travels.
best meal we had in Québec by far! since they specialized in meats that most restaurants here do not serve, we had to try as many as possible. the elk & deer medallions were tender & super flavorful. we appreciated that it was not over seasoned & that we could taste the difference in meats. the short ribs of homademade smoke bison was tender & fall off the bone. the fries were super generous & the gravy the accompanied the short rib was excellent. the beef & venison tartare were super unique & delicious, definitely a must try. & the walleye fillet was cooked to perfection with a sweet cranberry sauce that complimented the dish perfectly. we also go the sagamite soup which was a nice lighter option, still loaded with meat & beans, to switch up the heavier options on our table. highly highly recommend this restaurant when in old quebec city!
i'd recommend making a reservation
Jul 2, 2025
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When I first encountered this restaurant it seemed to me that the whole'First Nations food' thing was something of a gimmick that allowed them to charge higher prices. Tonight we decided to go back & actually dine there. I couldn't have been more wrong. The food is outstanding & quite varied.
We opted to go with the three antlers (deer, elk, & bison). It is presented in a very unique way: the pieces of meat are lightly cooked then attached to spokes on a hot stone. The arrangement is doused with brandy & lighted. The meat pieces are accompanied by three flavored mayonnaises. Along with this was a plate with a piece of potato casserole (outstanding - be absolutely sure you get some of this), a roasted carrot, a piece of broccoli & pureed butternut squash, & a selection of breads.
We perhaps let the venison cook a little too long before removing it from the stone as it was just a little overcooked. It had a great venison flavor. As soon as we tasted the venison, we hurriedly removed the rest of the meat from the rock. The elk was flavorful with no gamey taste, tender & juicy. The bison was completely outstanding. I would go back for just the bison & potatoes, but am thankful I got the three meat selection.
For dessert we had the maple pie. It was good, had a distinct maple flavor, but was kind of unidimensional / unlike everything else we had there. When paired with the berries decorating the plate the depth appeared to create something special.
Don't miss this place! It's not a gimmick. You will truly thank yourself for stopping in. It was obvious the chef was passionate about the dishes he created.
The dining experience here was enjoyable, but perhaps a bit expensive. We did the three meat combo, & while much of the meat was delicious, one of the pieces was mostly tendon & wasn't edible. It would have been better to have nicer cuts of meat. The maple pie was delicious! Overall, a unique dining experience, but we weren't impressed by the food.
Nous avons profité du menu cinq (5) services à 95$ dans le cadre de Québec - Table Gourmande. Nous avons adoré les pétoncles & le calumet fondant. La soupe Sagamité était aussi très bonne, mais ça demeure une soupe à la viande hachée... Les médaillons était corrects... le cerf étant beaucoup plus tendre que le wapiti. J'ai trouvé le tout un peu cher pour la qualité bien qu'il s'agisse d'une occasion unique de goûter à de la viande sauvage. Le service était très avenant & la décoration sublime. Nous avons passé une agréable soirée.
We happened on to Sagamite looking for a light lunch. It was it busy & we were quickly seated. Wow, the decor is spectacular with totem poles, canoe & some great paintings. It focuses of food from the First Nation. We shared the appetizer of pastry with venison & elk. It was very good with a tasty sauce. A unique & special restaurant.
I would go again! The guinea fowl was prepared very well. A unique experience. I did wonder throughout my stay more about the restaurant's connection to the First Nations' community. I would have liked to learn more about how the restaurant supports & empowers First Nations. The experience felt a bit commercialized.
