Restaurant in Quebec City, Canada
Strong wine list, solid steakhouse-seafood value.
Restaurant Ophelia on Grande Allée is the right dinner booking in Quebec City if wine depth matters as much as the food. A White Star from Star Wine List backs a 3,000-bottle cellar spanning Burgundy, Italy, California, and Canada, with a seafood and steakhouse menu at a $$ price point that makes it genuinely accessible. Dinner only — don't come for brunch.
Restaurant Ophelia is the right call for a dinner in Quebec City if you want a wine program that genuinely earns your attention alongside a seafood and steak menu that doesn't ask you to choose between them. At a $$ price point for a typical two-course dinner, it sits in an accessible range for the Grande Allée strip — and with 3,000 bottles on hand and a White Star recognition from Star Wine List (awarded December 2021), the wine list alone justifies a booking that most comparable rooms in this city can't match at this price tier. If you've been once and ordered the obvious, this is a venue worth returning to with a specific goal: let the sommelier lead.
On Grande Allée East, Ophelia occupies a position that puts it in the thick of Quebec City's most recognizable dining corridor. The room signals mid-tier formality — enough polish for a celebration dinner, relaxed enough that you won't feel overdressed in smart casual. What you'll notice first is that this is a place that takes its cellar seriously: the wine program spans Burgundy, Italy, California, and Canadian selections, with 215 listed and 3,000 in inventory. That ratio , more in the cellar than on the list , suggests a team that rotates with intention rather than printing a static catalogue. Wine Director Jason Murphy Corriveau and Sommelier Alexandre Flamand are the names behind those choices, and their presence on the floor means you can ask direct questions and get direct answers.
Chef Hugues Rhéaume runs a kitchen focused on seafood and steakhouse formats, which is a deliberate pairing: the two categories share a logic around precise sourcing and high-heat execution. Dinner is the only service, so there's no breakfast or brunch option here , the editorial angle worth flagging for anyone planning a morning visit. If you're after a weekend daytime meal in Quebec City, Chez Boulay - Bistro Boréal or Ambre Buvette are better fits for that format. Ophelia's strength is the evening , when the wine list is the real protagonist and the kitchen's protein-forward menu has the time and context it needs.
Ophelia works leading for two profiles: diners who prioritize wine depth over tasting-menu theatrics, and couples or small groups looking for a dinner with genuine culinary substance at a price point that doesn't require a special-occasion justification. At $$, it's more accessible than Tanière³ or ARVI without asking you to sacrifice on the wine side. For a return visit, the move is to focus on the Canadian and Burgundy sections of the list , those are the declared strengths , and ask Flamand or Corriveau for a pairing rather than ordering by the glass independently.
For groups larger than four, the Grande Allée location gives you options, but confirm capacity directly before booking a party. For solo diners or pairs who want counter-style informality, Ophelia may feel slightly more room-service formal than strictly necessary , in that case, Ambre Buvette offers a looser atmosphere at a comparable or slightly higher price point.
A White Star from Star Wine List is a specific credential: it recognizes wine lists that demonstrate quality, breadth, and thoughtful curation rather than sheer volume. With 3,000 bottles and declared strengths across four distinct regions , Burgundy, Italy, California, and Canada , Ophelia's program is broad without being unfocused. The $$ wine pricing tier (indicating a range of price points, not exclusively budget or premium) means you can find bottles under $50 and stretch to $100+ depending on the occasion. That flexibility is genuinely useful, and it's not a given at this cuisine price tier. If wine is your primary reason to book rather than a secondary consideration, Ophelia competes with rooms well above its food price tier.
For further context on what serious wine programs look like at the highest end of the city's dining scene, Auberge Saint-Antoine and Kebec Club Privé both operate at higher price tiers. Beyond Quebec City, Alo in Toronto and Jérôme Ferrer - Europea in Montreal represent the benchmark for wine-forward fine dining in Canada at the upper price end.
| Detail | Restaurant Ophelia | Tanière³ | Chez Boulay - Bistro Boréal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuisine | Seafood, Steakhouse | Creative | Modern Cuisine |
| Dinner price tier | $$ | $$$$ | $$ |
| Wine program | White Star (Star Wine List), 3,000 bottles | Not specified | Not specified |
| Service | Dinner only | Dinner | Lunch and Dinner |
| Booking difficulty | Easy | Harder | Easy |
| Leading for | Wine-led dinners, celebrations | Tasting-menu occasions | Casual daytime, local ingredients |
Booking difficulty is rated Easy, so a few days' notice should be sufficient for most nights. That said, Friday and Saturday evenings on Grande Allée move faster than midweek, and if you're planning around a special occasion, booking a week out is sensible. No phone or online booking link is currently listed in Pearl's data, so check the restaurant directly for reservations.
Smart casual is the right call. At a $$ dinner price point with a White Star wine program and a mid-formal room on Grande Allée, Ophelia sits above pub-casual but doesn't require a jacket. Think the kind of outfit you'd wear to a good neighbourhood wine bar with serious intent , neat, comfortable, not formal. Avoid overly casual dress for evening service.
The kitchen runs a seafood and steakhouse format, so the menu has natural options for pescatarians and meat eaters, but the format doesn't lend itself as obviously to plant-based requirements. No specific dietary accommodation data is available in Pearl's records. Contact the restaurant directly before booking if you have strict dietary needs , that's the most reliable route regardless of venue.
Yes, particularly for wine-centred celebrations. The White Star wine program, dedicated sommelier team, and mid-formal room make it a credible choice for a birthday or anniversary dinner without the financial commitment of a $$$$ tasting-menu format like Tanière³ or ARVI. If the occasion calls for maximum theatre, those venues deliver more structured progression. If the occasion calls for a great bottle and a serious meal without a five-course format, Ophelia earns its place.
No group-specific capacity data is currently available in Pearl's records. Given the Grande Allée location and mid-formal room format, small groups of four to six should be manageable, but larger parties should contact the restaurant directly to confirm table arrangements. Owner Fabio Monti's team, including General Manager Dominique Beaulieu, would be the right point of contact for group bookings.
| Venue | Cuisine | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant Ophelia | Restaurant Ophelia is a restaurant in Quebec City, Canada. It was published on Star Wine List on December 29, 2021 and is a White Star.; WINE: Wine Strengths: Burgundy, Italy, California, Canada Pricing: $$ i Wine pricing: Based on the list\'s general markup and high and low price points:$ has many bottles < $50;$$ has a range of pricing;$$$ has many $100+ bottles Selections: 215 Inventory: 3,000 CUISINE: Cuisine Types: Seafood, Steak house Pricing: $$ i Cuisine pricing: The cost of a typical two-course meal, not including tip or beverages.$ is < $40;$$ is $40–$65;$$$ is $66+. Meals: Dinner STAFF: People Wine Director: Jason Murphy Corriveau Sommelier: Alexandre Flamand Chef: Hugues Rhéaume General Manager: Dominique Beaulieu Owner: Fabio Monti | Easy | — | |
| Tanière³ | Creative | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| ARVI | Modern Cuisine | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
| Chez Boulay - Bistro Boréal | Modern Cuisine | Unknown | — | |
| Auberge Saint-Antoine | Canadian Cuisine | Michelin 2 Key | Unknown | — |
| Ambre Buvette | Modern Cuisine | Unknown | — |
Comparing your options in Quebec City for this tier.
Book at least one to two weeks out for a standard weeknight dinner; weekends on Grande Allée fill faster given the corridor's foot traffic. Ophelia's $$ price point and White Star wine recognition mean it draws both locals and visitors, so don't leave it to the day before. If your dates are fixed, book the moment they open.
Ophelia sits in the mid-tier price range ($$) on Quebec City's most recognizable dining strip, which generally calls for put-together casual to business casual. A steakhouse-seafood room with a serious wine list signals that jeans are fine, but a clean, polished look fits the room better than resort wear. No formal dress code is on record, so err toward neat rather than dressed-down.
No specific dietary accommodation policy is documented for Ophelia. Given the seafood and steakhouse focus, pescatarian and meat-forward diners are well-served by the core menu format. If you have strict dietary requirements, check the venue's official channels before booking — the address is 634 Grande Allée E, Québec, QC.
Yes, with the right expectations. Ophelia's White Star-recognized wine program — 3,000-bottle inventory with strengths in Burgundy, Italy, California, and Canada — gives a special-occasion dinner genuine depth at a $$ price point, which is harder to find on Grande Allée than you'd expect. It's a better fit if the occasion calls for a serious bottle over tasting-menu ceremony; for the latter, Tanière³ is the stronger call in Quebec City.
No private dining or group policy is on record for Ophelia. The Grande Allée address and mid-scale ($$ cuisine) format suggest it can handle small groups comfortably, but for larger parties needing a dedicated space, confirm directly before booking. Groups prioritizing wine selection will find the 215-selection, 3,000-bottle list a real asset for a communal dinner.
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