Canada's Best Restaurants Were Revealed & A Quebec Spot Got 2nd In The Country
Half a dozen other QC restos also made the list.
A colourful plate of vegetables. Right: Someone holds plates with sandwiches.
A Quebec restaurant just scooped second place in Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat in Canada for 2024. While Montreal got its fair share of recognition in the national food fight, great eats in the province aren't limited to the big city. In fact, half a dozen other Quebec restaurants placed in the ranking.
Yelp's data science team compiled finalists based on popularity and ratings. Then, community managers and a trend expert weighed in, refining the list to ensure it highlighted both well- and lesser-known spots.
Here are some of the best restaurants in Canada you'll probably want to include on your next Quebec road trip:
Buvette Scott
Where: 821, rue Scott, Québec, QC
Reason to go: This Old Quebec restaurant, ranked second in the country on Yelp's new ranking, serves regional cuisine in a laid-back setting. For starters, the menu offers jambon de canard, or duck breast prosciutto ($11), along with pavé de patate combining potatoes with sour cream, chives, and truffle ($22). Seafood is represented by the pétoncle dish, where scallops are paired with tofu and Jerusalem artichokes, complemented by XO sauce ($16). The navet and betterave dish combines turnips and beets with honey and garlic sauce for a vegetable-focused option ($17). And the gnocchi di ricotta is a comforting choice, with cheesy pasta served in a spicy tomato sauce with eggplant and Pecorino ($26).
Le Café du Clocher Penché
Where: 203, rue Saint-Joseph Est
Reason to go: This rustic Quebec restaurant ranked 28th in Canada, and customers praise it for the incredible service, server friendliness and knowledge about the food. Fresh oysters are served with a unique granité and lemon twist ($20/$34). The salmon gravlax ($17) is well-balanced dish with celeriac, cream cheese, and pickles. The squash dish ($21) combines duck ham, egg, and onion confit, creating a unique flavour profile. The terrine foie gras ($22) is a luxurious option, featuring peach, brioche, and mustard.
BEClub Bistro-Bar
Where: 17, rue Saint-Stanislas, Québec, QC
Reason to go: Ranked 29th in the country, this bistro-style restaurant in Quebec offers a varied menu including sandwiches, poutines, grillades, salads, comfort food, and smoked meat, along with a cocktail and wine bar. Highlights include bison carpaccio ($18), served with grilled nuts and homemade pickles, and foie gras poêlé ($25), featuring butter-poached apples on fresh bread. Main dishes like the mignon de sanglier ($50), a lightly grilled wild boar with vegetables and potatoes, and the tataki de truite ($38), a trout dish with homemade sauces, showcase the restaurant's high quality and local sourcing of ingredients.
L'Affaire Est Ketchup
Where: 46, rue Saint-Joseph Est
Reason to go: Ranked 37th in Canada, this restaurant is lauded for its open kitchen, offering a "theatrical" experience. Fans appreciate the chance to see their meals being prepared. The sweet bread is a must-try item, and the beef is often described as exceptional. The overall quality of the dishes is consistently high. The atmosphere is cozy, complemented by excellent service, making it a highly recommended destination in Québec City.
L'Orygine
Where: 36, rue Saint-Pierre, Québec, QC
Reason to go: Ranked 57th in the country, this Old Quebec restaurant offers a six-course "Découverte" menu ($99) with options for wine pairing. Highlighting both omnivore and vegan choices, the menu includes fresh and cooked oysters (starting at $6/24), salmon and turmeric ($28), and grilled lamb & zaatar ($32). For main courses, the scallops & sunchoke and veal sweetbreads and honey (both $40) are popular. Shared dishes like black trumpet mushroom and parsnip tortellini ($60) and braised veal cheek ($80) are also available. Dessert options include carrot and hazelnut cake and squash cannoli ($19 each), rounding out an elegant dining experience.
Rose Café
Where: 210, boul. Lemire Ouest, Drummondville, QC
Reason to go: Ranked 75th, this café is located in a greenhouse and ideal for those seeking privacy or a spring-like ambiance year-round. The menu includes the rose vegan sandwich ($16.95) with beetroot bread and tofu. Also featured are the Croque Fromage ($14.95), with local cheeses and caramelized onions, and the Croque Chèvre Noix & Miel ($14.95), a combination of goat cheese, walnuts, and honey. The Salade Saumon Fumé ($17.55) and Salade Courges Grillées ($16.55) offer fresh, greenhouse-grown ingredients. The café also serves specialty drinks, including a roasted hazelnut and cocoa latté.
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Ciccio Café
Where: 875, rue de Claire-Fontaine, Québec, QC
Reason to go: This Quebec Italian restaurant, ranked 78th on Yelp's best in Canada list, brings a slice of Italy to the heart of Quebec. The menu begins with Fondue aux trois fromages ($10.95), a trio of melted cheeses perfect for a warm starter. In the Zuppe section, Stracciatella ($7.95) offers a classic Italian egg soup, light yet flavorful. For salads, the Insalata di pomodori e fiori di latte ($12.95) combines fresh tomatoes with creamy mozzarella. Linguine ciccio ($21.95) is a standout pasta option showcases the restaurant's ability to elevate simple ingredients into something special. And the three-tier chocolate mousse cake ($6.95) from the Dolce e caffé section is a fitting finale to a perfect meal.
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