Must-see restaurants in Charlevoix

  • Le Diapason

    Baie St Paul

    This pleasant surprise (Alsatian in Charlevoix?) serves all our favorites from eastern France: flammekueche (Alsatian 'pizza'), tartiflette (potatoes…

  • Chez Truchon

    Charlevoix

    Considered by some to be the best restaurant in La Malbaie, this bistro-cum-auberge serves Québécois specialties made from local produce at breakfast and…

  • Vices Versa

    Charlevoix

    The name comes from the split personality menu, on which owner-chefs Danielle and Eric have each created a column of choices. Local products …

  • Les Labours

    Baie St Paul

    On the 2nd floor of Le Germain Hotel, this impeccably modern restaurant professes a deep love of local produce, game and fish, reflected in a menu that…

  • Le Mouton Noir

    Baie St Paul

    Since 1978 the rustic-looking 'Black Sheep' has been home to fine French cuisine. Fish – including walleye, the freshwater queen – is on offer when…

  • Orange Bistro

    Baie St Paul

    This central, colorful restaurant's terrace overlooks the main road into town, but it's easy to forget the cars when the food is this good. Local produce…

  • Boulangerie Bouchard

    Charlevoix

    Operating since 1945, this bakery on the island's west side is known for pâté croche, a meat pie with a 'broken' or cracked top ($5), which is served with…

  • Café Chez-Nous

    Charlevoix

    This sunny little diner is stuffed with cutesy art and knickknacks, and serves up a menu that blends California, Italy and Québec. This is a good thing!…

  • Le Saint Pub

    Baie St Paul

    Ale lovers will foam at the mouth in this dark and friendly brewpub, where the dinner menu begins with beers and continues with beer-based sauces,…

  • Café Arômes et Saveurs

    Baie St Paul

    When you're craving serious coffee and freshly made waffles, garnished with fresh fruit, maple syrup, whipped cream, caramel, chocolate or other sweet…

  • Pains d'Exclamation

    Charlevoix

    This bakery makes a good lunchtime stop, mainly for the grilled sandwich with a Brie-like local cheese called Le Fleurmier, apples and walnuts. Soups ($6…

  • Café des Artistes

    Baie St Paul

    For excellent coffee and a light but zippy lunch or dinner, head to this pizzeria on the main strip.