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What to Eat in Quebec City
Québec City's cuisine has strong French ties, which can be found in its hearty stews, meat pies, specialty chocolate shops, bakeries, crêperies and cafes that fill the streets. A popular dish to try is poutine: French fries smothered in fresh cheese curds and topped with a hot gravy.
For a distinctly Canadian meal, head to La Traite; the restaurant's menu features ingredients that have been locally caught or picked. Located in a building that dates back to 1677, Aux Anciens Canadiens' waiters don period-style clothing and serve authentic dishes that feature locally produced maple syrup. Le Clocher Penché's weekend brunches are also popular for visitors and locals alike. For special occasions, reserve a table at Restaurant Initiale. Recent visitors say the views, cuisine and service are worth the splurge.
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- #1Restaurant Taniere#1 of 1,737 Places to Eat in Quebec City
TripAdvisor (133)$$ | International, Canadian, Contemporary36 1/2 rue Saint-Pierre, Quebec City, Quebec G1K 3Z6 CanadaRead More » - #2iX pour Bistro#2 of 1,737 Places to Eat in Quebec City
TripAdvisor (917)$$ | American, International, Fusion1104 18e Rue, Quebec City, Quebec G1J 1Z1 CanadaRead More » - #3Arvi#3 of 1,737 Places to Eat in Quebec City
TripAdvisor (102)$$ | French, Canadian519 3eme Avenue, Quebec City, Quebec G1L 2W4 CanadaRead More » - #4Bachir#4 of 1,737 Places to Eat in Quebec City
TripAdvisor (898)$ | Lebanese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern54, boulevard Rene Levesque Ouest, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 2A4 CanadaRead More » - #5Bistro La Goulette#5 of 1,737 Places to Eat in Quebec City
TripAdvisor (109)$ - $$ | Mediterranean, Tunisian, Moroccan, Diner56 Boulevard Rene-Levesque West, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 2A4 CanadaRead More » - #6Chez Rioux & Pettigrew#6 of 1,737 Places to Eat in Quebec City
TripAdvisor (1516)$ - $$ | French, Canadian160 rue St-Paul, Quebec City, Quebec G1K 3W1 CanadaRead More » - #7Laurie Raphael#7 of 1,737 Places to Eat in Quebec City
TripAdvisor (1066)$$ | Canadian, Contemporary117 Rue Dalhousie Vieux Port, Quebec City, Quebec G1K 9C8 CanadaRead More » - #8O 6E Sens#8 of 1,737 Places to Eat in Quebec City
TripAdvisor (250)$ - $$ | Contemporary, Healthy, Canadian1200, Avenue de Germain-Des-Pres, Quebec City, Quebec G1V 3M7 CanadaRead More » - #9Beclub Bistro Bar#9 of 1,737 Places to Eat in Quebec City
TripAdvisor (381)$ - $$ | French, Bar, Canadian17, Rue Saint Stanislas, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 4G7 CanadaRead More » - #10Bistro La Cohue#10 of 1,737 Places to Eat in Quebec City
TripAdvisor (270)$ - $$ | French, European, Canadian3440 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois 3440 Chemin des Quatre Bourgeois, Quebec City, Quebec G1W 4T3 CanadaRead More » - #11La Planque#11 of 1,737 Places to Eat in Quebec City
TripAdvisor (444)$$ | Canadian, French1027 3ieme Avenue, Quebec City, Quebec G1L 3X3 CanadaRead More » - #12La Pizzaio#12 of 1,737 Places to Eat in Quebec City
TripAdvisor (645)$ - $$ | Italian, Pizza319 Rue Saint Paul, Quebec City, Quebec G1K 3W8 CanadaRead More » - #13Chez Biceps BBQ#13 of 1,737 Places to Eat in Quebec City
TripAdvisor (155)$ - $$ | Barbecue, Canadian5151 Henri Bourassa, Quebec City, Quebec G1H 3B1 CanadaRead More » - #14Le Continental#14 of 1,737 Places to Eat in Quebec City
TripAdvisor (1553)$$ | French, Canadian26 Rue St-Louis, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 3Y9 CanadaRead More » - #15Masaru Sushi#15 of 1,737 Places to Eat in Quebec City
TripAdvisor (207)$ | Sushi46 Rue Garneau, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 3V5 CanadaRead More » - #16Les Sales Gosses#16 of 1,737 Places to Eat in Quebec City
TripAdvisor (617)$ - $$ | Italian, French, European, Fusion620 Rue Saint Joseph Est, Quebec City, Quebec G1K 3B9 CanadaRead More » - #17La Gueule de Bois#17 of 1,737 Places to Eat in Quebec City
TripAdvisor (310)$ - $$ | French, Canadian207 rue de Saint-Vallier Est, Quebec City, Quebec G1K 3P2 CanadaRead More » - #18Restaurant Legende#18 of 1,737 Places to Eat in Quebec City
TripAdvisor (1054)$$ | Wine Bar, Canadian, Deli, Contemporary255, rue Saint-Paul, Quebec City, Quebec G1K 3W5 CanadaRead More » - #19Bati Bassac#19 of 1,737 Places to Eat in Quebec City
TripAdvisor (412)$ - $$ | Asian, Thai, Cambodian125 Rue Saint-Joseph East 125 St-Joseph East, Quebec City, Quebec G1K 3A8 CanadaRead More » - #20Chez Boulay-bistro boreal#20 of 1,737 Places to Eat in Quebec City
TripAdvisor (2567)$$ | Diner, French, Canadian1110 Rue Saint-Jean, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 1S4 CanadaRead More »
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