Enjoy a gourmet lunch on a dime in Quebec City

Do you dream of eating in one of the most popular restaurants in Quebec City without paying a fortune? Well, here's the solution: visit these restaurants at lunchtime! Here is what the best restaurants in Quebec are offering for your midday meal.

By Stéphanie Pellerin

Restaurant Laurie Raphael

1

117, rue Dalhousie, Québec, QC G1K 9C8

• Phone Number
  • 418-692-4555Primary
• Directions

Chef Daniel Vézina, who can be seen on various television shows, including Les Chefs, boasts a reputation that is second to none! His restaurant is one of the most gourmet restaurants in Quebec. The price of the lunch menu varies between $25 and $30 and includes an appetizer, soup, main course and dessert. The menu is varied and offers several red meat, fish and even pasta dishes. This is also a perfect opportunity to try the gourmet cuisine of chef Daniel’s son Raphaël Vézina, who also works at the restaurant.

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Restaurant Le Saint-Amour

2

48 Rue Sainte-Ursule, Québec, QC G1R 4E2

• Phone Number
  • 418-694-0667Primary
• Directions
• Menu

This restaurant by chef Jean-Luc Boulay is renowned for its excellent cuisine. Stop by at lunchtime to enjoy the affordably priced foie gras, the restaurant's specialty, and to discover delicious French cuisine. On the menu, we find as many fish selections as red meat dishes, and even game is offered. The menu changes regularly and the price varies between $25 and $35, which covers an appetizer, a main course and coffee.

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Auberge Saint-Antoine

3

8 rue Saint-Antoine, Québec, QC G1K 4C9

• Phone Number
  • 418-692-2211Primary
  • 1-888-692-2211Tollfree
• Directions

Chef Louis Pacquelin favours locally sourced ingredients and a traditional cuisine that revisits the great classics. The menu changes seasonally but you can almost always enjoy meat, pasta and fish selections. The lunch menu includes appetizers, main courses and desserts, with prices varying between $20 and $30.

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Restaurant Louis-Hébert

4

668, Grande Allée E, Québec, QC G1R 2K5

• Phone Number
  • 418-525-7812Primary
• Directions
• Menu

Louis-Hébert is a French restaurant that favours market-fresh cuisine. The variety-rich menu changes with the seasons but always features fish, duck, beef and tartare. Lunch selections range between $20 and $30.

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Pied Bleu Charcuterie Le

5

179, rue Saint-Vallier O, Québec, QC G1K 1J9

• Phone Number
  • 418-914-3554Primary
• Directions

Le pied bleu is the ideal place to discover cured meats and exceptional market-fresh cuisine. Portions are smaller at lunchtime and feature homemade cured meats, fish, sausages and even boudin (black pudding). If you stop by here for lunch, you’ll discover a cuisine that is out of the ordinary. Try several small dishes, with the price of your meal varying between $15 and $20.

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