L'Échaudé

Québec City


Everything comes beautifully plated and bursting with flavor at this relaxed but very classy bistro, one of the rare Old Québec eateries where locals regularly outnumber tourists. Classics such as duck confit, steak frites and salmon tartare share the menu with daily specials like fish and mussel stew in a lobster-and-wine broth. The terrific wine list favors bottles from France.


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