Artefact
Bistro-style cuisine · Old Quebec / Old Port, Québec
Restaurant in Québec, Canada
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Chef
Lucas Brocheton
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Bar Artefact, inside the Auberge Saint-Antoine, delivers bistro cooking from Chef Lucas Brocheton and one of Québec City's stronger cocktail programs in a room built around the 18th-century Dauphine Battery archaeological site. The menu changes with what's available from Île d'Orléans and Charlevoix producers, the bar stocks Québec spirits and back-vintage Armagnac. Best for a casual meal with serious drinks in Old Québec; book an alcove if you want privacy.
About Artefact
Artefact in Québec is presented as a bistro-style venue associated with chef/owner Lucas Brocheton. The verified details are limited, so the safest way to read it is as a smart-casual bistro rather than a place defined by a specific tasting format, signature dish, price point, drinks program, or seating setup. Its best-grounded distinguishing feature is historical character, with verified references to objects such as the Dauphine Battery and window displays with items from six different eras offering a glimpse into Québec's past.
A Room That Earns Its History
Artefact's documented atmosphere is tied to historical objects and displays rather than to unverified design specifics. The confirmed description points to the Dauphine Battery and window displays filled with objects dating from six different eras, giving the venue a sense of place in Québec without needing to overstate the room's layout, seating count, or exact location details. Expect the historical context to be part of the appeal, while checking the venue's own channels for current practical details.
Bistro-Style Cooking in Québec
The verified cuisine for Artefact is bistro-style cuisine, with Lucas Brocheton identified as chef/owner. Beyond that, specific dishes, sourcing claims, menu size, drink lists, prices, service formats are not confirmed here. Treat Artefact as a Québec bistro-style option and rely on the current menu from the venue before planning around any particular plate or beverage.
What to Order
Specific recommended dishes are not verified. A first-time visit is best approached by asking the team what represents the current bistro-style menu and choosing based on the day's confirmed offerings. Avoid assuming that any particular dish, cocktail, or set menu will be available unless it appears on Artefact's own current materials.
Reservations: Current booking and walk-in details are not verified here; check Artefact's official channels before visiting. Dress: Smart casual. Budget: Specific prices are not verified here. Best for: Diners in Québec looking for a bistro-style meal in a setting with documented historical character.
Located inside
HotelAuberge Saint-AntoineFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Location
- 8, rue Saint-Antoine
- Website
- menumodo.com/app.php/viewer/embed/13566/hotel/rc?designID=rc
- Phone
- +1 418-692-2211
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and refined hotel-bar atmosphere with a cozy, intimate feel, fireplace seating, and displays of historic artifacts that give the room a classic yet modern character.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Oysters
- Creative small plates
- Afternoon tea service
- Signature hot chocolate
Planning details
Location
8, rue Saint-Antoine · Directions
menumodo.com/app.php/viewer/embed/13566/hotel/rc?designID=rc
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Artefact?
Artefact is a bistro-style venue in Québec associated with chef/owner Lucas Brocheton. Its documented historical context includes objects such as the Dauphine Battery and window displays with items from six different eras. Specific menu items, prices, seating details, drink offerings are not verified here.
Is Artefact good for a special occasion?
Artefact may suit diners who want a smart-casual bistro-style experience in Québec with historical character. More specific claims about occasion type, room layout, or formality are not verified here, so confirm the current setting and service style if you are planning something important.
What should I wear to Artefact?
The verified dress code is smart casual.
