In July 2004, the Auberge Saint-Antoine opened a restaurant called Panache. This name reflects the elegance and distinction of an establishment that has rapidly gained an enviable reputation as one of the city's finest restaurants. In the first year, Panache won the city's Best New Restaurant award. Panache's dining room is located in the 19th century Hunt maritime warehouse, a building distinguished by its stone walls and massive wood beams. The menu is traditional French Canadian cuisine 'with a twist'.
"Love this restaurant ! The food is simply outstanding ! The menu is limited to only a few items but everything on it seemed delicious ! Great wine selections with private importations. Our waiter was very friendly . I highly recommend this restaurant for a special evening out."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Très bon restaurant à Québec. Très fiable. Décor intéressant avec une belle terrasse. Très bien situé, près des sites touristiques et de la vue sur le fleuve."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, special occasion
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"While the food was good, it was nothing special and certainly not worth the price we paid for it. But the staff was nice and the service was very good. Strange building - could use some signage along the other sides of the building to direct patrons to the entrance."
Dined on 14/04/2013
2007
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"A very good restaurant. The wine list is very impressive. Starters were good but a bit sophisticated, except the duck liver which is gorgeous. Main were precise, creative... a food expérience"
Dined on 10/04/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch
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"Very good table. Great sevice. Ambiance calme. Excellent wine.
We were surprise when we saw on our credit account we were factured two times the same night at these restaurant. The director explained us these practice is usual. I said to him that's was the first time for us and we were upset about this practice.
We would probably not retrun to these restaurant."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2011
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Excellent food and a great atmosphere. Had the tasting menu which really highlighted local, regional cuisine. Was disappointed that foie gras wasn't available due to a supplier problem. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves wine and great food."
Dined on 31/03/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Excellent service, appetizers very tasty, main course a bit bland. Lacking in vegetables and portions very small. Overpriced leaving you feeling unsatisfied."
Dined on 29/03/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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"My husband and I were in Quebec City for the weekend for our 5 year anniversary. We had dinner at Panache. The ambiance was lovely, the tables and seating very intimate and comfortable. The staff were wonderful. Our French is rusty and they were very patient and kind with us as we attempted to fumble through. The food was excellent and the courses were served with perfect timing. Sommelier provided an excellent wine recommendation based on my meal and they had a selection of 1/2 bottles as my husband doesn't drink. Only negative comment is the food serving size was very small and the prices were astronomically expensive. But worth it for a special occasion."
Dined on 24/03/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"We tried the Signature Menu with the classic wine selection.
Everything was exquisite : the food was delicious and surprising and the wine selection completed each course perfectly. My favourite course was the Boston Cod fish.
We were only two couples that night (low season, on a sunday night) and the service was very good, the waiter answering every question we had about the food or wines.
The restaurant has an exceptionnal decor, with the wood structure, stone walls, fireplace, etc. They had placed us right by the fireplace and it was great for a late March evening.
I will save my money in order to be able to come back! Going there off-season is a very good idea: you get the Vieux Québec all for yourself."
Dined on 24/03/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Nine courses. each one an adventure for the eyes and the palate. Nine prestige wine pairings. Altogether awesome.
The kind of place that you tell yorself, So glad I went there.
Have been to Bocuse,MAison Troisgros,Relais Bernard Loiseau and this one is right up there with them. And it’s here, in my hometown.
Go!"
Dined on 16/03/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Panache
Overall rating
(Good)3/5
Si vous avez faim, abstenez-vous!
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Outstanding)5/5
Service
(Good)3/5
Ambiance
(Very Good)4/5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Bonne experience gastronomique. Deux déceptions importantes : quantité dans les assiettes très insuffisante ( et je ne suis pas une grosse mangeuse!) vin au verre beaucoup trop cher.
Je n' aurai pas les moyens de venir manger le soir....Je regrette que la majorité des gens n'ai pas accés à votre si bonne cuisine."
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"The food was not as we expected. We had the duck and it was too firm. We had a hard time cutting through it. Eventhough it was suppose to be medium rare. Outside of that the ambiance is great and the service exceptional."
Dined on 08/03/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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"We were in Quebec City to celebrate my 50th BDay, from Los Angeles. Our desire was to be away from our "normal world" and both the city...as well as our evening at La Panache was the perfect fit. Since it was a Tuesday in early March the restaurant was quiet and our waiter had a lot of time to spend with us...which was wonderful. Mathieu, our waiter, was ironically serving us on HIS BDay too, which was really unique.
I have already posted my recommendation of La Panache on my Facebook page, and I have over 1700 friends...from all over the world. What a treasure Quebec City is and what a wonderful evening we spent at La Panache."
Dined on 05/03/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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"Overpriced for what you get Luke warm lobster meal $46. Guinea hen same thing, lukewarm and dry $46. Sorry not happy. Try Conti, Continental, SSS Restaurant"
Dined on 25/02/2013
2011
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Innovative yet approachable food in a subdued delightful setting. Even though we are from Maine we had to have the unusually prepared lobster dish. It was outstanding, as was the codfish. The sommelier was helpful and well informed and everyone was personable. We would love to return, especially to have the intriguing wine tasting menu."
Dined on 27/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Had a late dinner after checking into the Auberge St Antoine. Lovely ambience. Good service. Menu was limited and very expensive. Extensive but very expensive wine list. Sommelier was very helpful in our selection. With so many other great restaurants in old Quebec I don't think we would return to Panache for dinner."
Dined on 15/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"One of the best meals we have ever had. The three course lunch is an amazing bargain, but we spent what we saved on wine! Worth every cent! Absolutely delicious and interesting preparations of fresh ingredients. Perfect portions, perfect seasoning, perfect friendly and helpful service. It might be wise to save Panache for your last meal while visiting Quebec City because anything after it just can't compare."
Dined on 29/01/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"One of the best meals I have ever had. Food presentation was unexpected - in a good way. I'm still thinking about the flavour and texture of the guinea fowl dish I had. My wife thought the vegetarian dish was best she had ever had. The sommelier helped us make an amazing choice of wine and then a great choice of port with dessert. Overall excellent service without pretension."
Dined on 26/01/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Outstanding. Evereting was perfect. My wife and I are returning at St-Antoine hotel on february 14 and 15 for two nights and we already have a reservation at Panache restaurant on friday the 15 at 6.30 pm. The best restaurant in Québec surpassing Le St-Amour in my opinion. By the way, our first language is french , we both live in Québec. sincerly your`s
Réjeanne Laprise Martin Gourgue"
Dined on 25/01/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list
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