Restaurant in Quebec City, Canada
Kitchen-entry drama, serious wine, book ahead.
A Michelin Plate-recognised address on Rue des Jardins, Le Clan is the strongest combination of Quebec terroir cooking and serious wine depth in Old Quebec at the $$$ tier. Book two to three weeks out for weekdays, longer for peak season. The 2,245-bottle wine list alone makes it worth prioritising over most comparable addresses in the city.
Getting a table at Le Clan in Quebec City takes planning but not heroics. Book two to three weeks out for weekday dinner and you'll likely land a seat; weekend tables in summer and during the Festival d'été fill faster, so push that window to four weeks minimum. The effort is justified. A Michelin Plate recognition in 2025 and a Google rating of 4.8 across more than 1,000 reviews point to a restaurant that consistently delivers at the $$$ price point, which means a two-course meal runs $66 or more per person before wine. For that spend in Old Quebec, you need to be getting something distinctive, and Le Clan does provide it: a kitchen-entrance arrival ritual, a documented focus on Quebec terroir, and one of the most serious wine programs in the city.
The entry through the working kitchen is not a gimmick you'll find at most comparable addresses. It sets a tone immediately: this is a place where production is the point, where the connection between what's being made and what ends up on the table is foregrounded rather than hidden behind a host stand. The dining room that follows reads as the payoff for that transition. Atmosphere-wise, expect energy rather than hushed formality. The room carries a sense of occasion without the silence of a tasting-menu temple; it's social, and the noise level reflects a kitchen-forward space where things are happening. If you're seeking a quiet, conversation-first dinner, go earlier in the evening. By mid-service the room picks up considerably.
Chef Stéphane Modat and co-owners Pierre-Olivier Gingras and Yannick Parent have built Le Clan around Quebec's larder, and the sourcing philosophy is legible on the plate. This is regional cuisine in the specific rather than the generic sense: the menu follows local availability, which means the experience shifts meaningfully between seasons. A late-night visit in winter will look different from a summer sitting, and that's the point. For food and wine travelers who want depth rather than a fixed greatest-hits menu, that variability is a feature. The kitchen serves both lunch and dinner, which gives you strategic flexibility if evening bookings are tight.
Wine Director Laura-Émilie Lemaire and sommeliers Antoine Fournier and Thomas Trenado oversee a list of 2,245 bottles across 380 selections. That is a significant program for Quebec City. The emphasis is France and Canada, pricing lands at $$$ (expect many bottles above $100), and a corkage fee of $15 applies if you bring your own. The depth here is worth factoring into your booking decision. If you're a wine-focused traveler, Le Clan outguns most of its direct competitors on list breadth. For those who want to drink well without committing to a sommelier-driven pairing, the by-the-bottle range still offers accessible entry points, though this is not a cheap-bottle-friendly list by design.
For context within the Canadian fine-dining tier: the program here is in the conversation with lists at places like Alo in Toronto and AnnaLena in Vancouver for seriousness of curation, even if the scale differs. Within Quebec, it's the most substantial wine infrastructure you'll find at a single-room restaurant in the Old City. If wine is your primary reason to book, this is the right address. If you're more interested in creative Quebec cuisine without the wine investment, ARVI at $$$$ offers a compelling alternative at a higher price point with a tighter, more chef-driven format.
Hours are not confirmed in the database, so call ahead before planning a late sitting. That said, the room's energy profile suggests it's built for full-evening use rather than early-close operation. The kitchen-entrance format, the lively mid-service atmosphere, and the depth of the wine list all point to a venue that rewards lingering. If you're in Quebec City for a night and want a restaurant that can carry you from dinner through a wine-focused late-service stretch, Le Clan is the address to prioritize over quieter or more abbreviated options. For pure late-night bar drinking after dinner, Buvette Scott or our full Quebec City bars guide will point you in the right direction.
Address: 44 Rue des Jardins, Quebec City, QC G1R 3Z1. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Phone and website are not listed in current data, so search directly or use a reservation platform to secure your table. Dress code is not formally specified, but the Michelin recognition and price tier suggest smart-casual as the floor. A corkage fee of $15 applies if you bring wine. General Manager Lucie Modat oversees the front of house, and the service tone at this level should be attentive without being stiff.
For other Quebec City dining options at different price points or formats, see Le Clocher Penché for a more casual bistro format, or our full Quebec City restaurants guide for the complete picture. If you're exploring the regional cuisine category more broadly, Narval in Rimouski, Restaurant Pearl Morissette in Lincoln, and The Pine in Creemore represent strong comparators in the Canadian terroir-driven category. For European regional cuisine parallels, Fahr in Künten-Sulz and Gannerhof in Innervillgraten share the same philosophical DNA. If you're planning a full Quebec City trip, our guides to hotels, wineries, and experiences cover the broader context.
Yes, at the $$$ tier ($66+ for two courses before wine), Le Clan earns its price through a Michelin Plate recognition, one of Quebec City's deepest wine lists (2,245 bottles, 380 selections), and a kitchen-entrance format that delivers a tangibly different experience from most comparable addresses. If you're comparing it to Tanière³ at $$$$, Le Clan is the more accessible spend with strong credentials behind it. If budget is a real constraint, Le Clocher Penché at $$ gives you Quebec bistro quality for considerably less.
Seat count and private dining availability are not confirmed in current data. For groups of six or more, call ahead directly — 44 Rue des Jardins is the address, and reservation platforms may carry current capacity details. Weekend and peak-season bookings for larger parties will require more lead time than the standard two-to-three-week window. If the group is wine-focused, the depth of the list (380 selections, 2,245 bottles) makes pre-ordering practical.
The restaurant focuses on Quebec regional cuisine with a terroir-driven approach, which means the menu follows seasonal local sourcing rather than a fixed format. Specific dietary accommodation details are not in the current database. Contact the restaurant directly before booking to confirm what the kitchen can work with — this is standard practice at any $$$ tasting-forward address.
Specific tasting menu format and pricing are not confirmed in current data. What the available data supports is that the kitchen is Michelin Plate-recognised, the wine program is designed for serious pairing (2,245 bottles, sommeliers Antoine Fournier and Thomas Trenado on staff), and the terroir philosophy means a multi-course format would be where the kitchen's sourcing work is most visible. If a chef-driven tasting progression is your preference, compare against ARVI at $$$$ for a more intensely curated, higher-price alternative.
Yes. The kitchen-entrance arrival, the Michelin Plate recognition, the serious wine list, and the $$$ price point all align with what a special occasion dinner needs: a sense of event, quality credentials, and enough wine depth to make the evening feel considered rather than transactional. For the same occasion at a higher spend with more creative experimentation, Tanière³ at $$$$ is the obvious comparison. Le Clan is the call if you want occasion-worthy without committing to the leading price tier. For a celebration with an overnight stay attached, pairing Le Clan with Auberge Saint-Antoine gives you a complete Old City experience.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Clan | Regional Cuisine | $$$ | Moderate |
| Tanière³ | Creative | $$$$ | Unknown |
| ARVI | Modern Cuisine | $$$$ | Unknown |
| Chez Boulay - Bistro Boréal | Modern Cuisine | $$ | Unknown |
| Auberge Saint-Antoine | Canadian Cuisine | Unknown | |
| Ambre Buvette | Modern Cuisine | $$$ | Unknown |
A quick look at how Le Clan measures up.
Yes, at $$$ per head (two courses from $66+), Le Clan delivers clear value relative to its Michelin Plate recognition and a 2,245-bottle wine program overseen by Wine Director Laura-Émilie Lemaire. For that price point in Quebec City, you are getting a kitchen-entry format, serious terroir-focused cooking under Chef Stéphane Modat, and sommelier depth that most comparably priced rooms in the city do not match. If regional Canadian cuisine is not your format, Chez Boulay runs a similar price bracket with a more accessible bistro profile.
Le Clan's format — kitchen-entry seating with a strong tasting focus — tends to work better for smaller parties of two to four. Larger groups should call ahead to confirm availability and whether a dedicated space can be arranged; the restaurant is at 44 Rue des Jardins and phone details are not publicly listed, so reach out via search to find current contact information. For groups where a more straightforward booking process matters, Auberge Saint-Antoine has documented private dining infrastructure.
Dietary restriction handling is not documented in the current venue data, so contact Le Clan directly before booking if this is a deciding factor. Given the terroir-driven, regionally focused menu from Chef Stéphane Modat, ingredient substitutions at a $$$ price point are generally accommodated at this level of restaurant, but confirming specifics in advance is the right call rather than assuming flexibility.
Le Clan's menu format details are not confirmed in current data, so specific tasting menu pricing cannot be verified here. What is clear: at $$$, the kitchen runs a terroir-forward Canadian program with Michelin Plate recognition (2025), and the wine team — three named specialists across 380 selections — adds pairing depth that justifies the format for guests who want a full progression rather than à la carte. If you prefer à la carte flexibility at a similar price, ARVI is worth comparing.
Yes, Le Clan is a strong choice for a special occasion dinner in Quebec City. The kitchen-entry experience, Michelin Plate status, and a wine list with 2,245 bottles give the evening a clear sense of occasion without requiring a destination-city trip. Book two to three weeks out for weekday dinner. For a more celebratory, hotel-anchored experience with private room options, Auberge Saint-Antoine is the main alternative at a comparable tier.
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