Baked beans, poutine, sugar pie… How well do you know Quebec’s gastronomic specialties? From fine dining to small snack bars, the Chemin du Roy (King’s Road) is full of places where you can enjoy the province’s most iconic dishes. Here are six restaurants where you can indulge in Quebec dishes.
1. A Tribute to the Origins of Quebec Cuisine at the Le Parlementaire Restaurant
In Quebec City, Le Parlementaire restaurant is one of the few restaurants located inside a parliament building that welcomes the general public. Faithful to its mission, the establishment highlights local ingredients, both on the plate and in the glass. For an immersive Quebecois culinary experience, treat yourself to the tasting menu created in tribute to Jehane Benoît, a leading figure in Quebec gastronomy.
2. Sugar Shack Meal at Érablière Chemin du Roy
Quebec cuisine is inseparable from sugar shack meals. However, these sweet feasts are usually reserved for sugaring-off season… except at the Érablière du Chemin du Roy sugar shack! Here, the tradition continues year-round with generous breakfasts featuring all the classics: scrambled eggs, sausages, maple ham, meat pie and more.
3. Famous Baked Beans at the Boulangerie Guay Bakery
At the Boulangerie Guay bakery, located in the Pointe-du-Lac area, baked beans are the star of the show! Made using a recipe that has been a local favourite since 1949, they simmer slowly with carefully selected ingredients. While you’re there, why not indulge in other Quebec classics like the tourtière du Lac or honey donuts?
4. Poutine for Every Taste at Patate 2.0
We can’t talk about Quebec cuisine without mentioning poutine! This comforting blend of golden fries, “couic-couic” fresh cheese curds and hot sauce is the pride and joy of Quebecers. The King’s Road has no shortage of places to enjoy this dish, but the Patate 2.0 restaurant stands out with no fewer than 20 different varieties on the menu. Who can beat that?
5. Yellow Perch and Sugar Pie at Resto-Pub Manoir Antic
When available, the Resto-Pub Manoir Antic restaurant offers a delicious plate of yellow perch. This is a great opportunity to taste this popular Quebec fish, which is mostly caught in winter on ice. And if it’s not on the menu when you visit, no worries! The restaurant also serves other Quebec classics, such as their tasty poutine and the inevitable sugar pie.
6. Smoked Meat at Le Petit Québec
With a name like that, it’s hard to go wrong when looking for authentic Quebec dishes! In addition to its many poutine variations, the place offers another classic: the smoked meat sandwich. Prepared Montreal-style, it’s served on rye bread with a touch of mustard. And to end your meal on a sweet note, treat yourself to a delicious serving of pouding chômeur.
Sweet or savoury, lunch or dinner, whatever your mood, the King’s Road is teeming with great restaurants where you can appreciate Quebec cuisine in all its forms.
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Want to discover even more great places to eat? Check out our selection of 8 Must-Visit Gourmet Stops on the King’s Road!