From Fairmont Le Château Frontenac Best Nearby American (Restaurants) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Québec City, QC Cosmos Café (Restaurants - American) 575, Grand-allée est, Québec  QC  G1R 2K4 • 418-640-0606 Distance: ~229 m User Rating: 10 / 10         Description: VIEUX QUEBEC. The action at Cosmos starts early every day, with excellent breakfasts drawing crowds of early morning risers and still-up-from-the-night-before partiers. And it's no wonder – the menu has over 40 options, from pancakes and omelettes to fruit and yogurt. Throughout the day, food is of the "comfort" variety: pizza, burgers and yummy homestyle desserts. The somewhat dorky (yet charming!) sci-fi décor seems more appropriate once the sun goes down – the vibe gets noticeably funkier, attracting a bevy of college students and young professionals who celebrate into the wee hours. Charbon Bar & Grill (Restaurants - American) 450, Gare du Palais, Québec  QC  G1K 3X2 • 418-522-0133 Distance: ~467 m         Description: VIEUX QUEBEC. Located in Québec's historic train station, Charbon stands out because most locals justifiably consider it among Québec City's elite steakhouses. A favorite of area business-types and politicians, this classy steak house specializes in preparing meat using traditional Canadian methods – that is, cooked on maple charcoal, thus giving it a distinctive flavor. House specialties include fish filets, seafood and, of course, North American beef. L'Entrecôte Saint-Jean (Restaurants - American) 1080, rue St-Jean, Québec  QC  G1R 1S4 • 418-694-0234 Distance: ~0.561 km         Description: VIEUX QUEBEC. When you get a craving for red meat, this is the place to go. The à la carte menu is brief – mostly salads and sandwiches. But virtually everyone opts for the fabulous table d'hôte: a five- to nine-ounce sirloin steak with mustard gravy, fries, soup and salad, and chocolate profiteroles for dessert. Dine al fresco in the lovely courtyard, but arrive early since it fills up fast in warm weather. La Pointe des Amériques (Restaurants - American) 964, rue St-Jean Place d'Youville, Québec  QC  G1R 1R5 • 418-694-1199 • 877-694-1199 Distance: ~0.668 km         Description: VIEUX QUEBEC. In the mood for pizza? La Pointe des Amériques is a great choice – they offer over 25 different pizzas, from traditional tomato and mozzarella versions to elaborate gourmet varieties. Highlights include the "Quatre saisons" with prosciutto, escargots, mushrooms, tomatoes, asparagus and three cheeses; the "Alligator de la Louisiane" with marinated alligator, spicy Cajun sauce, red onions, mozzarella and cheddar; and "Poulet tandoori" which marries tandoori chicken, a curry sauce with yogurt and tomatoes, cheeses and zucchini, with mango chutney on the side. Additional options include pastas, paninis and fajitas. Chez Ashton (Restaurants - American) 640, Grand-allée est, Québec  QC  G1R 2K5 • 418-522-3449 Distance: ~1.117 km         Description: SAINT-JEAN BAPTISTE. Knowing locals have been coming to Chez Ashton for years, for what may be the best poutine in town. For the uninitiated, poutine is a peculiarly Québec invention that tops a heap of fries with fresh cheese curds and brown gravy – it's the food of famished teenagers and hangover-nursing twenty-somethings, but people outside this demographic have been known to drive across town for their favorite version. It's a definite must-try. Chez Ashton also serves up some great burgers and sandwiches if poutine just won't cut it for you! L'Astral (Restaurants - American) 1225, cours du General de Montcalm Hôtel Loews le Concorde, Québec  QC  G1R 4W6 • 418-647-2222 • 800-463-5256 Distance: ~1.283 km User Rating: 10 / 10         Description: SAINT-JEAN BAPTISTE. L'Astral is perched high above the crowd atop the 29-floor Concorde Hotel. The restaurant, the only revolving one in the city, makes a complete revolution every 90 minutes and allows diners to take in the entire panorama of Québec City and the Saint-Laurence River. Continental dishes of mussels, veal, seafood and wild game comprise the menu. At lunch, the elegant restaurant offers an affordable table d'hote menu; evenings feature impressive three-course dinners for a very wallet-friendly price. Chez Victor (Restaurants - American) 145, rue St-Jean, Québec  QC  G1R 1N4 • 418-529-7702 Distance: ~1.744 km         Description: SAINT-JEAN BAPTISTE. There's no other burger joint that comes close to Chez Victor. This cozy café with brick walls attracts an artsy crowd to its trendy rue Saint-Jean location. Lettuce, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, pickles, hot mustard, mayonnaise and your choice of cheeses top thick and hearty gourmet burgers. In addition to the burgers, you'll find salads, sandwiches and daily dessert specials. Café Krieghoff (Restaurants - American) 1091, av Cartier, Québec  QC  G1R 2S6 • 418-522-3711 Distance: ~1.876 km         Description: MONTCALM. Where do the locals go for a quick breakfast? Well, a large percentage of them head to Café Krieghof on a regular basis. Food is a step or three above the usual fast food chains, yet the place still manages to get folks in and out quickly, a boon for harried professionals. But the staff is welcoming and efficient, which attracts a good cross-section of the population – there's an equally good chance that you'll find yourself seated next to a bohemian artist-type as a suited commodities trader. The coffee is reliably hot and fresh, the food is terrific and the ambience is ideal whether you're in for a leisurely morning nosh with friends or a speedy Continental on your way to work. What more could you ask? Montego Resto Club (Restaurants - American) 1460, ave Maguire, Sillery  QC  G1T 1Z4 • 418-688-7991 Distance: ~5.029 km         Description: SAINTE-FOY / SILLERY. Located across the river in Sillery, this lively restaurant serves a variety of "feel-good" dishes hailing from places like California, Italy, France and China. The Southwestern décor and rainbow lighting may seem out of place in Québec, but locals like it just fine. Serving up everything from steak with avocado and peppers to tuna carpaccio to Cajun-style crawfish and linguine with scallops, Montego's menu is nothing if not multi-cultural. In the warmer seasons, al fresco dining is available. If you get the chance, take the ferry over and give their Sunday brunch a go – if anything just for the omelets! Cactus (Restaurants - American) 814, av Myrand, Québec  QC  G1V 2V5 • 418-527-9111 Distance: ~5.642 km         Description: SAINTE-FOY / SILLERY. Mexican restaurants are few and far between in Québec, but Cactus is quite good. A festive atmosphere, efficient service and late-night hours ensure that the place remains popular among local Sainte-Foy students and business people. Share a plate of nachos or buffalo chicken wings, a pitcher of sangria, and a chat before diving into Mexican and Tex-Mex favorites such as burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas and fajitas, all prepared with a deft hand and attention to detail. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. 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