Québec Table Gourmande: A Getaway to Savour
From 30 October to 15 November 2026, Québec Table Gourmande brings special menus to 80 restaurants. Two places to consider, advertised prices and useful booking checks offer a way to explore Québec City through food, while keeping the full cost of your trip in view.
n Québec City, local flavours and restaurants inspire a delicious getaway. Illustrative photograph. · Photo : Johany Sergerie.
It is easy to choose a destination for its scenery and only later discover a restaurant that makes you want to return. Why not reverse the order? For an autumn break in Québec City, a meal can provide the starting point for your plans rather than becoming a last-minute booking.
From 30 October to 15 November 2026, Québec Table Gourmande brings together 80 restaurants offering menus created for the event. It is worth considering if you are already in the region or planning to visit during those dates. The event alone does not mean a cheaper holiday: compare transport and accommodation costs separately.
Choose the experience that suits you
Destination Québec cité lists fixed-price menus ranging from CAD 25 to CAD 95, depending on the restaurant and meal service. This is not a single-price pass covering every participating venue.
Before choosing, check the dishes, serving hours and whether the menu matches your preferences. An appealing option for one diner may not work for a vegetarian traveller or someone with food restrictions. The organiser recommends discussing any dietary needs directly with the restaurant.
Two specific dinner options
At Café Buade, the official listing advertises a three-course dinner at CAD 45, with service listed between 5 pm and 10 pm. The menu includes a snail starter, white pudding from Charlevoix served with mushrooms, and Queen Elizabeth cake.
At Chez Boulay Bistro Boréal, a three-course dinner is listed at CAD 65, between 4.45 pm and 9.30 pm. The menu features smoked produce, mackerel and a maple dessert. These examples describe the published menus; they are not based on a tasting by our editorial team.
Compare the experiences as well as the headline prices. A dish you have never tried, a producer you would like to discover or a convenient reservation time may matter more than a small difference in cost.
Book the table, then shape the day
There is no general admission ticket for the event. Book directly with the participating restaurant, specify the Québec Table Gourmande menu and pay at the restaurant. The organiser strongly recommends making a reservation. A restaurant’s inclusion in the programme does not guarantee availability at your preferred time.
Our suggestion is to make one meal the main appointment of the day and keep the surrounding plans flexible. There is no need to turn a food-focused break into a race between dining rooms.
Check the complete cost before travelling
The prices above were checked on 22 October 2026. The pages reviewed do not establish a uniform policy for taxes, gratuities, drinks or supplements. Ask your chosen restaurant to confirm the final amount and what is included.
Also check which days the menu is actually served, cancellation terms and dietary adaptations. No specific table or reservation time has been secured or guaranteed for this article. Transport, accommodation and local travel are separate expenses.
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