Restaurants – Upper North Shore

Bistro Henri, located at 66 Principale Street in Grandes-Bergeronnes, Quebec, offers a warm atmosphere reminiscent of traditional French bistros. The restaurant features a refined menu highlighting local flavors and fresh homemade products. Guests can start their day there with a delicious breakfast and return for dinner to explore a distinguished wine list, perfectly paired with carefully crafted dishes. The establishment is named after Henri, the lively six-year-old son of the owners, whose endearing personality embodies the bistro’s values. It’s not uncommon to see young Henri himself lending a hand with service, already preparing to take over the family business.

Restaurant du Boisé, located at 140 Route 138 in Grandes-Bergeronnes, Quebec, is a charming establishment renowned for its fresh seafood and warm, welcoming atmosphere. Specializing in fish and seafood dishes, the restaurant is particularly praised for its cod, scallops, and flavorful shrimp. Customers highlight the generous portions and attentive service, making it a favorite spot for both locals and visitors. The friendly atmosphere, combined with amiable staff, contributes to a most enjoyable dining experience. Given its popularity, reservations are recommended to secure a table at this charming restaurant.

Kiboikoi, located at 319 Route 138 in Les Escoumins, Quebec, is a cultural café-bar offering a varied menu and a warm atmosphere. You can enjoy a variety of homemade products, including pastries, muffins, paninis, sandwiches, salads, soups, and nachos. The drink menu features espresso, macchiato, mocha, cappuccino, lattes (including a maple latte), hot chocolate, and a selection of teas and infusions. Kiboikoi also serves draft beers, microbrewery beers, mead, cider, wine, and Quebec spirits. The establishment emphasizes environmental protection by encouraging customers to bring their own reusable cups and containers. In addition to its culinary offerings, Kiboikoi organizes various cultural activities and shows, contributing to a dynamic community space.

Café-Bar Le Gibard, located at 137 Rue du Bord-de-l’eau in Tadoussac, Quebec, is a charming café-restaurant-bar housed in a distinctive pink building overlooking the bay. Known for its warm ambiance and eclectic decor, it is a popular gathering spot for both locals and visitors. The establishment offers a quality bistro menu featuring regional products prepared on-site, as well as a selection of specialty coffees, original cocktails, wines, Quebec spirits, and a variety of microbrewery beers. Le Gibard also regularly hosts cultural events, such as concerts, poetry nights, and themed dinners, contributing to the vibrancy of Tadoussac’s cultural scene. Open from April to October, it welcomes guests daily from 11:30 AM to 11:00 PM, with reduced hours during the off-season.

La P’tite Cochonne artisan bakery was born from the partnership of two passionate bakers who wanted to offer their customers healthy, digestible, and nutritionally rich baked goods. Operating in Les Bergeronnes for 16 years, the bakery is open seasonally every day from June to mid-October. Nestled between the beach and the forest, it features a lovely sunny terrace, along with its delicious products, flowers, and birdsong. The bakery’s mission is to offer artisan products made from organic flour sourced from the surrounding regions, with no chemicals, additives, or enhancers. All breads and pastries are fresh daily, and the customer experience is warm, friendly, and family-oriented. The bakery produces three categories of products on-site: breads including miche, fesse, baguette, fougasse, fougasse royale, and specialty loaves; pastries including 6 varieties of brioche and the ever-popular kouign-amann; and confections including caramel, jams made from local North Shore berries, produced according to seasonal availability.