Hôtel Val-des-Sources

This pocket-sized restaurant and wine bar with a minimalist decor has a few tables and two counters, one of which provides a front-row view of the micro-kitchen. Chef Isabelle Charest sources ingredients locally to deliver fresh, intuitive cuisine that showcases seasonal produce and vegetables. Passionate about food and wine pairings, she curates a selection of natural wines, mostly from Québec and Nordic climes.

Deep in the countryside of the Haut-Saint-François (Eastern Townships), this rural farm is the brainchild of market gardener Yannick Côté and chef Daniel Charbonneau (ex L'Empreinte in Sherbrooke). The meal kicks off with a glass of cider on the covered patio facing a brasero, before you move into a wood-rich interior furnished in a vintage vibe. The set menu works with produce from the farm and the area, including some 80 different fruits, veg and herbs. Raw Gaspésie bluefin tuna, stewed peaches in honey and spicy lacto-fermented red pepper achieve an incredible balance. An immersive, authent

In a theatre that has been converted into a restaurant, chef Chloé Ouellet brings boundless energy and a broad smile to the farm-to-table approach. Her vegetable gardens provide around 50 varieties of organic vegetables, herbs and spices, which are used to create a modern and instinctive multi-course set menu. Scallops from the Îles-de-la-Madeleine, local Arctic char and vegetables from the garden are prepared precisely and their freshness preserved. The kitchen opens onto the bright dining space, which is done out simply, and a warm welcome is the icing on the cake.

In this bistro, which complements Manoir Hovey's fine dining restaurant, old tools and rustic objects decorate the walls (a rifle, a bow, a canoe, snowshoes, skis, and a saw), making for an inviting and authentic atmosphere. The traditional cuisine with a twist continues in this vein. On the menu: bison tartare accompanied by ribbons of cucumber and celery finished with a black garlic balsamic vinegar gel; scallops come as a carpaccio with lovage oil, or seared with cauliflower, citrus supreme, capers, and gingerbread crumble. It has all the makings of an enjoyable dining experience.

Located on a magnificent estate overlooking Lake Massawippi, this establishment has a fine dining restaurant. Chef Alexandre Vachon cooks up modern cuisine based on classic foundations, often showcasing ingredients from the Québec terroir. Precise cooking, variations on a single ingredient, and bold combinations characterize his dishes: think scallops and sea urchin, Sterling beef, and onion condiment. Two tasting menus are available, one of which is vegetarian, in addition to an à la carte menu. Wine lovers will want to peruse the digital wine list boasting most of wonderful references. Gentl

This buzzing bistro on Granby's main thoroughfare is run by François Côté, previously encountered at the restaurant Joe Beef. The indulgent and sincere menu revolves around hearty down-to-earth fare (calf's liver with soubise sauce, macaroni au gratin with lobster, pudding chômeur) and a smattering of Asian influences (izakaya-style mackerel, kamikaze-style salmon tartare, halibut from the Gaspé Peninsula etc). The decor of wood and leather in the long, narrow space exudes warmth; laid-back service.

In the center of Granby, 90 minutes from Montreal, a Four Square-style cube-shaped house catches the eye with its coffee-colored wooden cladding and white detailing. A terrace, kitchen garden, and herb garden on the roof set the tone, heralding the taste sensations to come! Inside, warmth meets simplicity: a refined bar, a glassed-in wine cellar, black tables, and an open kitchen with a chef's counter. Two crackling maple wood fires call to mind a steakhouse. The cooking, mostly over an open flame, brings the best out of the vegetables, fish, and meat, which are carefully selected by the chef.