Published on August 1, 2023
These establishments, all recognized by the Aliments du Québec au menu program, offer both great food and plenty of entertainment — perfect for a day or an evening out. You’ll enjoy cultural, musical, athletic, or family-friendly programming and menus featuring delicious local ingredients. It’s the best of both worlds: you go there to have fun, and stay to eat well!
Laurentides
649 Principal Road, Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, QC J0N 1M0
Cidrerie Lacroix opens its orchard for unforgettable moments throughout the summer. Enjoy musical evenings, yoga in the orchard, comedy shows, and family activities! And when hunger strikes, reserve a table at their gourmet restaurant where seasonal ingredients and orchard products are featured. You can enjoy everything from Breton crepes and shrimp gazpacho to duck leg and pulled pork poutine.
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
136 Quai Street, Sainte-Rose-du-Nord, QC G0V 1T0
Located in a former rectory in one of Quebec’s most beautiful villages, Aventure Rose-des-Vents is a place for sharing, culture, great food, and outdoor adventure. It’s both an inn and a restaurant where you can enjoy burgers, pizzas, soups, and more, often alongside live performances or activities like kayaking and forest hikes.
Monteregie
3701 Fréchette Boulevard, Chambly, QC J3L 0M8
Pair a craft beer with intimate live music at La Croisée des Chemins in Chambly. Here, themed evenings and lively entertainment go hand in hand with a menu of delicious poutines, mouthwatering tartares, juicy burgers, and shareable starters. It’s a place where good times and great food come together.
Capitale-Nationale
181 Richelieu Street, La Malbaie, QC G5A 1X7
At Le Saint-Laurent, enjoy bistronomic cuisine inspired by French classics and reimagined with local Quebec ingredients. Nestled between the St. Lawrence River and the mountains of Charlevoix, this iconic restaurant offers a menu featuring local producers and seasonal ingredients — a perfect meal after golf, a hike, or an evening at the nearby casino.
Montréal
8870 Lajeunesse Street, Montréal, QC H2M 1R6
Travel back in time at L’Auberge du Dragon Rouge, where dinner becomes a fully immersive medieval experience. Servers in period costume, live traditional music, and hearty feast-style dishes inspired by royal banquets (like game pie, duck legs, and roasted sausages) make this a dinner-theater experience unlike any other — and lots of fun!
Lanaudière
1800 Nadeau Road, Saint-Liguori, QC J0K 2X0
After a round of golf at the four-star Club de golf Montcalm, head to their golf restaurant for a satisfying meal. Enjoy a hearty breakfast before teeing off or a relaxed post-game lunch. Wednesday nights feature barbecue menus, Fridays offer table d’hôte dining, and Sundays showcase pasta nights — good eats for every taste.
Capitale-Nationale
435 Saint-Étienne Street, La Malbaie, QC G5A 1R9
At La Secousse, the converted youth hostel turned bustling resto-pub, you can enjoy live entertainment and seasonal dishes with local ingredients. From poutines and homemade pogos to creative burgers and tartares, the atmosphere is lively, welcoming, and full of good local flavour — perfect for meals with friends or family.
Mauricie
12 Edmond Street, Lac-Édouard, QC G0X 3N0
Ideal for nature lovers, La Seigneurie du Triton offers a full vacation experience with outdoor adventure and gourmet meals. After exploring forests and waterways, relax with locally inspired meals featuring fresh fish, house-smoked meats, Quebec cheeses, seasonal fruits, and vegetables.
Montréal
4101 Sherbrooke Street, Montréal, QC H1X 2B2
Inside the Montréal Botanical Garden, this restaurant offers a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with vegetarian and vegan meals made from fresh, local, often organic ingredients. With a sunny terrace overlooking garden paths and seasonal blooms, it’s a perfect spot to enjoy salads, sandwiches, or vibrant plant-based bowls after exploring the gardens.
Estrie
1112 King West Street, Sherbrooke, QC J1H 1S2
Le Vintage 5080 isn’t just a restaurant — it’s a time-traveling experience with retro decor from the 1950s to 1980s, craft burgers, generous poutines, decadent desserts, and legendary milkshakes. With arcade games like Pac-Man and a lively schedule of dance nights and karaoke, you can eat great food and have a blast after dinner.
