10 Best Restaurants in Saint-Jean-Baptiste

A raucous little restaurant with exciting and colourful small plates. From fish to meat, sea creatures to vegetable-centric options, every dish is gently designed to make you happy. Carefully selected wines, including local house-exclusive brews.

For decades now, La Grolla has been the place to go for cheese, oil, or broth fondue. Decorated with objects and artwork celebrating the Swiss countryside, this charming restaurant will whisk you away to the Alps. We recommend the show-stopping, mouth-watering AAA filet mignon flambéed in cognac.

Grillades Pico Loco is a fiery combination of Québec City’s famous Portuguese chicken and Mexican cuisine. Menu notables include the ceviche, the salchipulpo, the chorizo, the poutine and, obviously, the Portuguese chicken. The juicy meat, crispy skin, and piri-piri sauce alone are worth the trip to Rue Saint-Jean. Pick up an extra jar of sauce for home and be sure to save room for their fragrant pastel de nata.

At Nina Pizza Napolitaine, the oven heats to 900 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza made with local ingredients and Italian charcuterie and cheese is cooked in a mere 90 seconds, just as it is in Naples, Italy. Be sure to try the fresh Italian burrata! It’s the perfect appy. Vegan options available.

Tucked away in Québec’s funky Saint-Jean-Baptiste neighbourhood, with reggae music on heavy rotation and an eclectic 420-friendly décor, Sinsemilla is an unassuming joint, to say the least. But don’t be fooled: this neighbourhood bistro has got it going on. The wine list is basic, in a good way. And the seasonal fish and seafood are perfection.

Buvette Scott is a total gem. The subdued lighting, turntable for playing records, small cozy tables, and friendly staff all conspire to create the perfect setting for a seductively seasonal meal. Fermented sauces, house-made dressings, and travel-inspired creations all change with the seasons, and the excellent beer and wine menu features rare Québec brews and vintages.

Sweet and salty crêpe heaven made to order on a traditional bilig plaque. Tastes like a trip to Normandy, and sometimes the Savoy region of France, without ever leaving North America. Don’t miss out on the authentic crêpe Suzette, or cassoulet, both paired beautifully with a local farmhouse cider from Cidrerie Le Somnambule.

Chez Rita is a little neighbourhood taqueria orchestrated by the team at Épicerie Scott. It’s a whirlwind of charm and vibrant colours, especially on the plate. The tacos are irresistible, with melt-in-your-mouth pork, juicy beef, tasty chicken, and generous vegetarian options. A great place for a quick meal or a to-go option for lunch.

Saint-Jean Poisson & Frites is a legit foodie destination for anyone who loves fish, shrimp and mussels, both fried and unfried. This place serves up a taste of the Maritimes that keeps us coming back for more. The classic order is fish and chips, with a choice of cod or haddock fried in a light, crispy batter. The fish burger is a fan favourite, and vegetarian options like the tasty mushroom burger round out the offer.

At Lima, every meal is a flavour sensation. This recent addition to the neighbourhood serves a tasty combination of old and new Peruvian cuisine. Try specialties from the Peruvian coast like their famous ceviche or the lomo saltado, a traditional dish with Cantonese-inspired flavours. Wash it down with a chica morada (a Peruvian drink made from purple corn) or a signature pisco cocktail.