Published on June 5, 2023
Renowned for their menus with local flavors and terraces with incredible views of nature or vibrant urban centres, you’ll instantly feel like you’re on vacation at these restaurants. If you’re hitting the road this summer, add these restaurants (members of Aliments du Québec au menu) to your itinerary! You’ll enjoy the best of their region while soaking up the sunshine.
North Shore
8 Cabot Avenue, Baie-Comeau, QC G4Z 1L8
The terrace at Bistro La Marée Haute offers one of the most beautiful views of the St. Lawrence River in Baie-Comeau! Sit comfortably at the back of the restaurant to admire the river and enjoy a menu featuring Quebec products in both drinks and dishes.
Lower Saint Lawrence
76 Morel Avenue, Kamouraska, QC G0L 1M0
At Côté Est, you’ll enjoy one of the finest viewpoints in Kamouraska alongside refined cuisine inspired by the Bas-Saint-Laurent region. The menu features local seafood, seasonal vegetables, fresh herbs, and ingredients sourced from nearby producers, all served on a terrace overlooking the river.
Monteregie
618 Marie-Victorin Road, Verchères, QC J0L 2R0
Tandem is a wine-bar style restaurant located on Montreal’s South Shore. The chef offers a seasonal tasting menu inspired by French cuisine, with many ingredients coming directly from their nearby farm. On sunny days, the intimate terrace is the perfect place to enjoy the chef’s creations and a carefully curated wine selection.
Multiple Locations
Montréal (Outremont, Île-des-Sœurs, Place Ville Marie), Laval, Brossard, and Magog, QC
Each Les Enfants Terribles location offers its own unique terrace—whether perched above downtown, overlooking the water, nestled in a lively neighbourhood, or facing Lake Memphremagog. Their menus focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients and include dishes such as sea bass, braised beef, house-made blood sausage, and duck confit, along with creative cocktails.
Quebec City Region
84 Dalhousie Street, Québec City, QC G1K 8M5
Located along the St. Lawrence River in Québec City, Café du Monde showcases Quebec ingredients through a French-inspired menu. From the charming flower-filled terrace, you can watch boats drift by while enjoying dishes such as Quebec beef burgers, Lac-Brome duck, or lobster and shrimp rolls from Gaspésie. Brunch is also served on weekends.
Laurentians
196 Saint-Eustache Street, Old Saint-Eustache, QC J7R 2L7
Microbrasserie Noire et Blanche offers a generous menu featuring tapas, nachos, giant paella, ribs, poutine, pizza, and beer brewed on site. The sunny terrace is a great place to relax and enjoy local flavours alongside a wide selection of house beers, including pilsners, blond ales, and fruit-infused brews.
Various Locations
With restaurants located throughout Quebec, Piazzetta offers inviting terraces where you can enjoy Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. The menu includes pizzas, pastas, tartares, salads, and more, with plenty of vegetarian, vegan, and allergy-friendly options—perfect for a relaxed summer meal.
Centre-du-Québec
805 des Nénuphars Avenue, Bécancour, QC G9H 2T3
Ô Quai des Brasseurs features both a rooftop terrace and a riverside garden terrace. The menu highlights shareable dishes made with local ingredients, perfectly paired with beers brewed on site. It’s an ideal stop to enjoy warm weather and regional flavours by the water.
Eastern Townships
576 Knowlton Road, Lac-Brome, QC J0E 1V0
At La Knowlton Co., enjoy craft beers and pizza on a spacious backyard terrace shaded by large trees. The brewery offers a rotating selection of seasonal beers, such as a table beer with honeyberry and rhubarb, IPAs, and a popular raspberry cream ale—perfect for laid-back summer afternoons.
Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
1065 Bellevue South Street, Saint-Félicien, QC G8K 1G8
Located directly at the marina in Saint-Félicien, Ô Pied Marin sits right on the water. The menu focuses on fresh, healthy dishes inspired by local ingredients such as scallops, regional cheeses, wild garlic, sea buckthorn, and blueberries. Enjoy it all while taking in beautiful riverside views.
