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Set on a repurposed brownfield, this restaurant with an urban-style aesthetic has preserved remnants of its glorious heritage: red-brick walls dating back to 1904 and metal framework. Under the direction of chef Marc-André Jetté, the house specialty is wood-fired cooking (even the desserts!) and fresh, cherry-picked ingredients. The result is a mouth-watering lineup, starring the likes of house-made agnolotti with celeriac and Louis d'Or cheese, duck wood-fired whole on the carcass, served with quince and braised pointed cabbage, or grilled pear with oats and sweet clover. Other highlights inc

The chef has taken an atypical route to this kitchen, having trained in pâtisserie before turning his hand to cooking. Patrice Demers creates vivid, accessible, and unpretentious dishes that allow the Québec terroir to shine. Working in partnership with the province's best producers, he elevates each ingredient with formidable precision. Fruit and vegetables reign supreme, especially in summer, when the menu is almost entirely meat-free. His signature dish is wood fire-grilled mushrooms, topped with a delicate, crispy arlette and accompanied by a bay leaf and juniper-infused sabayon. But desse

Housed in an ultra-modern architectural setting with towering windows bathing the interior in light, this restaurant offers diners a wonderful view of the brigade at work in the glass-paned kitchen. The chef is the son of farmers from France. Fusing French culinary traditions with the riches of Quebec's terroir, his menu celebrates premium ingredients: lobster from the Magdalen Islands, king crab, Appalachian red deer, scallops and caviar. Fragrant consommés, velvety creams, and complex sauces point to significant culinary expertise. The meal is also suffused with nostalgia: crispy pork rinds

In the minimalist and traditional setting of a fine dining sushi counter, Japanese chef Vincent Gee has a demanding and deeply respectful approach to Edomae tradition. Fish, sourced from Japan for the most part and shored up by excellent Canadian produce, is presented at the start of service in their traditional box. Particular attention is paid to the rice, which is pesticide-free and stored in straw baskets: it is seasoned with a subtle blend of vinegars and its temperature is adjusted to the fat content of the fish. Skilful curing and marinating demonstrate confident technique, enhancing an

Quite a way off the beaten track, Mastard rests on the shoulders of humble and engaging chef-owner Simon Mathys, who has completed stints in the kitchens of Laurie Raphaël in Quebec City and Le Manitoba in Montréal. Accommodating some 50 diners, this restaurant with a subtly contemporary design quickly fills up (reservations required; only five services a week). The chef devises an unabashedly original carte blanche menu centered on produce from the terroir, which is often elevated by sauces, sabayon sauces and emulsions – something of a trademark of his. Every dish is made with quality ingred

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.

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.