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Restaurant Le Continental
Restaurant Le Continental

Restaurant Le Continental Details

  • Dining Style: Fine Dining
  • Website: http://www.restaurantlecontinental.com
  • Email: continental@webnet.qc.ca
  • Phone: (418) 694-9995
  • Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: French
  • Executive Chef: Marc-André Bernier
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Beer, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, View, Wine
  • Private Party Facilities: We have two private dining rooms:
    Le Grand Salon: Private dining room for a maximum of 36 people.
    Le Petit Salon: Private dining room for a maximum of 8 people.
  • Private Party Contact: Mathieu Pettigrew (418) 694-9995

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Des Jardins
  • Parking: Valet
  • Parking Details: Valet parking is available at all times at no extra cost.
A word from Restaurant Le Continental
Total… Enjoyment
In the gourmet world of Le Continental, traditional cuisine is classical. Enjoy the perfect service, the great flambéed dishes that pay tribute to the delicious French cuisine. The Continental's wine cellar is most impressive with its board of famous selection of French, Italian and American wines. It offers a choice of more than five thousand bottles, four hundred different varieties from Grands Crus classés to affordable prices.Continued
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  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Food
Diner Reviews
  • "I reserved for my husbands birthday dinner and WOW! It is not the first time that we dine there but each and every time it is an experience and what a "spectacle" for the "flambées". The service is impeccable and the manager comes and ask you if everything is OK. He asked me if it was for an occasion, which I said yes and specified what, he made sure that my husband gets a piece of cake with a candle on it and there was no singing (which was greatly appreciated) but was very discrete. I recommend this restaurant to everyone at least once."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "This was our third time eating at La Continental and it is always a treat. The food is fantastic and the staff is very attentive and helpful without being overbearing. Our waiter (Bruno) was particularly engaging in helping with selections and while preparing the tableside dinners. Truly this is a restaurant which is in the classic old French style and is a must do while in Quebec City."
    Dined on 2/18/2014
  • "I had one of the best meals of my life at Le Continental. The food was incredible and the service was delightful. I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough. As many other diners suggested, order at least one flambe dish. They are delicious and it's quite spectacular to watch."
    Dined on 2/9/2014
  • "We walked over to this gem from our stay at the Chateau Frontenac. It was a great choice. We had the Caesar salad for two made table-side. The flavor and quantity of this salad were to die for. Honestly it was enough for an entire meal. We also ordered the Duck that was flambe table-side. The experience of the food being made in front of you along with the high quality and great service made this meal one that I will never forget."
    Dined on 2/26/2013
  • "My wife and I had dinner here on the last night of our QC long weekend. We decided to go out with a bang and save the best for last. It did not disappoint. The ambience was classy, with waiters in white jackets - who did the majority of the cooking tableside. You don't see much of that anymore. Our waiter was great, as were the other staff. The chateaubriand for two was delicious (although they served it with an onion gravy instead of béarnaise sauce). It was fairly expensive ($175 for the meal with a glass each of wine) but I didn't mind spending the money. Only complaint was the temperature of the vegetables. They were served on the plate while the meat finished cooking and got cold. They could have adjusted the timing a bit."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "We loved the wonderful classic french food of this restaurant! The flambe duck was amazing! A must try if you visit Old Quebec City."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "J'adore ce resto, toujours pareil à lui-même, tout est bon, bouffe, service, accueil et décor."
    Dined on 12/29/2013
  • "We have been to this restaurant in the last 14 years approximately 28 times and it always is our most favorite."
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "Great restaurant recommended by friends in Perth very near Fairmont Frontenac. Great Flambé experience. Wonderful food. Would definitely recommend."
    Dined on 1/30/2014
  • "Great time had by all. The service made all the difference. Great location close to all the major hotels and attractions."
    Dined on 1/28/2014
  • "Le Continental is known for its table side, open flame cooking. Unfortunately, during our service our wait staff was changed three different times by the maitre'd to serve other customers who had "requested" them! The result of this unprofessional approach was that I had to ask passing by waiters three times to refill my wine glass and most discouraging of all, our Crepe Suzette for two burned at the table and had to be taken away due to the lack of a coherent wait staff plan! In sum, if you know the maitre'd you will be well served ~ if you don't know him, BEWARE! This dining experience will most likely be unpleasant with inexcusable lapses in service! Overall, the service was unacceptable and the overall dining experience was poor!"
    Dined on 12/29/2013
  • "A truly charming evening out. The flambée specials are worth it, both for the show and the flavor. A thorough wine list. Attentive and professional waiters who display enormous skill at what they do. Highly recommended!"
    Dined on 12/26/2013
  • "My family and I had a great time. Staff incredibly nice and the fining experience was quite a show!!will definitely recommend"
    Dined on 12/27/2013
  • "Have Pierre present you "Flambé" table side with his master touch. His wine knowledge is superb."
    Dined on 12/23/2013
  • "Excellent food, romantic ambiance and outstanding service done by waiters with years of experience. The tab is a bit expensive but worth every penny for the overall experience. This is our second visit to that restaurant. A+++"
    Dined on 12/23/2013
  • "Food was expensive as you would expect considering where you are but worth every cent. Service was exceptional. Only negative was that we were celebrating a 75th birthday and it was never recognized."
    Dined on 12/7/2013
  • "The service, food and atmosphere was very delightful. The waiter took time to explain the ingredients he was using to prepare our meal. Our dining experience was top notch! It was a bit on the pricey side but worth it."
    Dined on 11/23/2013
  • "I took my husband to Quebec City for his birthday. We stayed in the Old City at Auberge St. Antoine and walked the short distance to Restaraunt Le Continental. We made reservations and our little romantic corner table was waiting for us! We don't speak any French besides hello, please and thank you, and we were thankful that our waiter had very good English. The food was delicious (filet flambé and salmon), and it's a fun show to have the authentic Caesar salad and flambé dishes made right in front of you. Highly recommended for a great meal in a convenient part of the town."
    Dined on 11/22/2013
  • "Old world table service oozing refinement and sophistication long forgotten with today's fast and furious style of service often experienced with the avant grade style restaurants we see today.....or at least we thought. Step back into time with waiters who know the meaning of "attentive service" and who truly "focus on the details". The menu enraptures the carnevours who salivate at an incredible cut of meat, cooked to perfection, and thoughtfully considers those who wish to dine on a slightly lighter fare as well. You will not be disappointed in choosing Le Continental as you will leave with a very memorable experience."
    Dined on 10/2/2013
  • "Standard upscale steakhouse , throwback in time. Good service, good food very traditional menu, obviously very meat heavy"
    Dined on 11/11/2013
  • "The restaurant is known for flambe and they do a truly outstanding job in this regard. Their Caesar salad is made at the table in a traditional fashion and is to die for. Our server prepared shrimp at the table which were perfectly cooked and had an amazing flavour. Additional meals were rack of venison. Yum! The staff are very friendly and helpful. All courses were outstanding. Wine recommendations were excellent. Not a cheap place but worth every penny. Be sure to have at least one meal they prepare at the table. We will definitely be returning."
    Dined on 11/8/2013
  • "My husband and I came here for the second year in a row. We come to Quebec for our anniversary almost every year. The service is amazing and the food was excellent again!"
    Dined on 11/9/2013
  • "I have frequented this establishment many times and it's always 5 Star! Filet mignon is to die for. Make your reservation and enjoy!"
    Dined on 11/4/2013
  • "The moment you walk in the door you know this restaurant has its act together and you can see they are going after a first class dinning experience. One reviewer though this restaurant is for older patrons. But the night we were there we saw a mix of all ages and why not, incredible food appeals at any age. It was our 30th wedding anniversary and WE Highly recommend Le Continental for a special occasion. We each had the filet and it was sweet torture smelling the sizzle of butter and prime beef a mere three feet away for 15 minutes! If we lived closer than 7 hours we'd make up excuses to come here. My husband said as we walked out the door to our waiting taxi, "Honey, you hit it out of the park when you found this one"."
    Dined on 11/1/2013
  • "Very good food ....but too much expensive, as there is no originality"
    Dined on 11/1/2013
  • "What is most remarkable about this restaurant is that many of the dishes are prepared at your table. Great "flambé" dishes served with style and competence. Great for special occasions or to impress guests from out of town. Recommended for tourists who want to experience classic French cuisine."
    Dined on 10/30/2013
  • "Alberto was our main server. He was great. Answered all our questions with patience and knowledge. Everyone was wonderful and the steak was amazing. Made our three hours meal feel like it wasn't all that long. Wonderful."
    Dined on 10/13/2013
  • "After reading other Open Table reviews, my husband and I decided to spend money on dinner at Le Continental last week. It was expensive. And it was worth every penny. Extraordinary, unobtrusive service that anticipated every desire; perfect food and drink; sumptuous surroundings. Simply lovely."
    Dined on 10/24/2013
  • "Second visit - both occasions were wonderful for my entire family."
    Dined on 10/20/2013
  • "Probably the best restaurant I have ever dined at in the world. The whole experience was perfect: the food, the service, the ambiance. It is a gem. Had dinner and then came back for lunch. Both experiences were perfect. I am so glad that classic French food is still available on the planet."
    Dined on 10/16/2013
  • "I went here with my mother and 11 week-old infant and they couldn't have been more accommodating for us. The noise level was very quiet, the staff were very professional and friendly, and the food was great. We tried the Spanish and Brazilian coffees that are warmed and prepared right at the table with fire. The server did an excellent job with both preparing the coffees and giving us a bit of a show. The food definitely met our expectations. The onion soup wasn't the best we had in town but still good. We appreciated them accepting us as guests with an infant and not once did they make us feel we were an inconvenience. Great restaurant!"
    Dined on 10/17/2013
  • "Dinner at Le Continental made our trip to Quebec complete. The attentive service, table side preparation, and delicious food, made it a memorable experience. The filet mignon was fantastic, as were the desserts. We definitely recommend it."
    Dined on 10/14/2013
  • "My wife and I visited Le Continental during a recent vacation in Quebec City. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner, and definitely felt well taken care of. We do not speak French, but the wait staff was very friendly, helpful, and patient with us as we muddled through. I would describe the food as old-fashioned, or classic. Nothing fancy or especially innovative, but well-prepared and tasty. Whether or not one feels that justifies the expense is a personal decision. I, for one, went in with the expectation that it would be expensive, but also that we would have a satisfying and enjoyable experience at the restaurant— I felt that's absolutely what we got."
    Dined on 10/12/2013
  • "As always, wonderful food, impeccably served in the courteous tradition of the 1950s. The only dark spot was that I had called just after making the reservation on line, to ask for a window table since this was a special occasion. On the telephone, they told me that they would find a good window location for us and that they had made a note on this. But once we arrived, we were told that our reservation was through opentable and that there were no window tables reserved for us. Other than that, excellent experience."
    Dined on 10/13/2013
  • "I thought that thus restaurant was one of the best restaurants I have been to in a long time. The food, service and atmosphere was one of the best experiences I had in Quebec."
    Dined on 10/11/2013
  • "This place is exactly what a top of the line big night restaurant would have been in 1965, with a few modern conveniences. It was good then, and if you can still get it, it's good now, or actually, excellent. The waiter will not come up to you and tell you his name is Patrick, the food is identifiably classic French cuisine artfully presented, the room is beautiful in a beautiful city."
    Dined on 10/7/2013
  • "Excellent steaks and outstanding presentation with the service. Cherries Jubilee fantastic!"
    Dined on 9/22/2013
  • "We visit Old Quebec at least twice a year. We ALWAYS go to the Continental! Wouldn't miss it. Go early, it gets crowded very early, and can get a little on the loud side. Always worth it."
    Dined on 9/29/2013
  • "Excellent all around. Nice to see waiters wearing bow ties & jackets, and guests who also dressed appropriately for a wonderful dining experience. Expensive but worth it. Great wine list."
    Dined on 9/30/2013
  • "In QC on vacation. Had seafood platters and crepe Suzette's at Le Continental. Both were wonderful, service was excellent, and it was in a perfect location."
    Dined on 9/24/2013
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  • Best Overall
  • Best Ambiance
  • Best Food
  • Best Service
  • French
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Notable Wine List
  • Romantic
  • Special Occasion
  • Quebec City Winners
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