Charbon Steakhouse, located within the old Gare du Palais, is a favorite for its maple charcoal-grilled steak and seafood in an inviting atmosphere. The kitchen specializes in old-fashioned North American comfort food like filet mignon tartare and grilled jumbo shrimp. Its open kitchen allows good vibes, and scents, to flow throughout the enormous restaurant, making it a popular choice among tourists and locals alike.

Aux Anciens Canadiens is a well-known restaurant located in the beautiful Maison Jacquet, a 1675 building that was once home to novelist Philippe-Aubert de Gaspé. His novel gives its name to the restaurant. The table d'hôte offers an entrée, soup, choice of main course, desert and coffee or teas. Most of the cuisine is Quebecois, that is the local French-Canadian cuisine, which is distinctively different from French fare.

Right in the heart of Old Quebec, near the Château Frontenac, this renowned French restaurant is located in an elegant Victorian mansion built in 1845. Le Continental features a rich and sober decor of deep colors and oak. Over the years, the cuisine and service has been awarded many national and international awards. The menu is made up of classics like snails in garlic butter served in their shells, and various other preparations.