11 Delicious Restaurants in Rimouski

Restaurants in Rimouski are among some of the best in Quebec. The Bas-Saint-Laurent region is rich with flora and fauna, many of which are featured in the local cuisine or terroir as we call it here. If you’re thinking the food scene in Rimouski might not be that great, stop, there are delicious eats for every budget!

Let’s chat about some of the best restaurants in Rimouski as well as some of my favourite I’d recommend!

Restaurant Chez Saint-Pierre

Colombe St-Pierre is one of the best chefs in Quebec, and her restaurant in the small village of Le Bic is spectacular. The menu features hearty dishes made with local terroir, and changes often. The restaurant has one service per evening, and the menu is blind. A meal at Restaurant Chez Saint-Pierre is over 100 CAD per person, and worth every dollar.

Across the street from the restaurant is Cantine Côtière, a food truck serving affordable elevated snacks. If you don’t have the budget for Restaurant Chez Saint-Pierre, stop by its food truck.

Reservations are required for the restaurant, which fills quickly. Both are closed during winter and spring.

129, rue du Mont St-Louis • Le Bic • 418 736-5051

Arlequin

The 20-seat Arlequin restaurant has an open kitchen, friendly staff, and offers an intimate dining experience. The menu, which changes often, and features dishes made with local terroir, changes often.

Chef-Owner, Tommy, walks diners through the menu. Bring your own wine and come prepared for an evening of delicious food. Reservations are required.

170-A, rue Saint-Germain Ouest • Rimouski • 581 246-7318

Restaurant Narval

Many restaurants in Rimouski proudly highlight local producers and flavours. Restaurant Narval is one of the biggest champions of this approach. The restaurant’s tasting menu changes regularly and features beautiful dishes packed with umami.

There are generally 8 courses, and the menus range in price from 86 to 93 CAD. A truly memorable dining experience. Reservations required.

144-A, avenue de la Cathédrale • Rimouski • 581 246-4818

Shaker

This Quebec restaurant chain is quite good. Prices tend to be on the higher side, but the food is good, and the drinks are even better. Shaker is known for their tartares, poke bowls, and burgers. The thick onion rings (served with honey) and baked brie are starters that rarely disappoint.

The restaurant is located inside Taverne 666. It’s important to note that some Shaker restaurants do not allow children as they operate under a pub/bar licence rather than a restaurant licence.

45, rue Saint-Germain Est • Rimouski • 418 723-2152

Bovino Grill

When it comes to steak restaurants in Rimouski, Bovino Grill is one of the best places to go in the city. The menu features delicious steaks from Western Canada, as well as oysters, fish, pasta, burgers, and tartare. They are best known for ribeye steaks though.

Bovino has a lovely wine cellar as well, and the prices are affordable. A great place for dining with friends or with family. A children’s menu is available.

478, boulevard Saint-Germain Ouest • Rimouski • 418 723-4411

Parfum de Corée

Satisfy your Korean food cravings with a meal at Parfum de Corée (Perfume of Korea), located on Rimouski’s main shopping street. The menu features traditional Korean cuisine. Try Korean BokkeumBap, teriyaki dishes, or bulgogi. And always order a side of kimchi.

Mains are under 30 CAD, and if you’re dining with friends, eating family style is highly recommended. Celiacs will be happy to know there are a few gluten-free options available.

131, rue Saint-Germain Ouest • Rimouski • 418 727-6566

Küto

Küto restaurant is a perfect spot to try a classic French dish, tartare. Ordering beef, salmon, or tuna tartare is always a good idea. There are classic tartares, but the menu has several flavour twists that are worth exploring. Maple bacon salmon tartare, Coco Loco tuna tartare, and Steakhouse tartare, to name a few.

The nachos or pub-style burgers are tasty. There are a few vegetarian options as well. Menu options range from 9 to 24 CAD. 

134, rue Saint-Germain Ouest • Rimouski • 418 723-5886

Restaurant Gor Gin

This gem proudly proclaims they are the Asian restaurant in Rimouski. It’s located out by the marina, and a go-to for Chinese food. They have a lunch menu with combo specials for 11.50 to 15.50 CAD.

The regular menu has Cantonese and Szechuan specialties, as well as classic Chinese restaurant dishes. They also have dishes like peanut butter dumplings and sausages wrapped in bacon.

563, rue Saint-Germain Est • Rimouski • 418 730-0268

MacaroniBar

Do you love macaroni and cheese? Well, in Rimouski there is a restaurant dedicated to this cheesy carb-filled dish. You can order a classic, but we highly recommend trying The Pig or Buffalo Chicken mac n cheese. There are others as well. The menu at MacaroniBar also has salad, cupcakes, and pretty good smoothies. Prices range from 6.99 to 18.99 CAD.

11, rue Saint-Pierre • Rimouski • 418 724-2838

Pub St-Barnabé

Squished between two buildings on rue Saint-Germain Est, it’s easy to miss Pub St-Barnabé. It’s a small pub-resto and can be quite lively too. The menu has a yummy array of pub food like wings, nachos, and fried calamari. There are also burgers, pasta, and poutine.

Prices range from 5 to 28 CA. The pub is open until 3 am, daily. However the kitchen closes at 9 pm.

50, rue Saint-Germain Est • Rimouski • 418 722-5025

Chef Fred Poutinerie

Poutine is one of Quebec’s best-known dishes (and the name of this blog!), so naturally I need to include a poutinerie in this list.

Chef Fred has 63 different poutines: shish taouk, miss pickle, mac n’cheese tacos are among the more interesting options. Many of the poutines can be gluten-free or keto-friendly.

The menu also offers hot dogs and burgers. Poutines come in three sizes, small, large, and family. Prices range from 9 to 43 CAD.

126, rue Saint-Germain Est • Rimouski • 581 824-1800

This is a small representation of the restaurants in Rimouski. Rue Saint-Germain is home to most, but venture off the main street to find other delicious gems. Of course, asking locals which restaurant is their favourite is always a good idea.

Bon appétit!

To plan your trip to Bas-Saint-Laurent, read these articles:

• 4 Pet-Friendly Hotels in Rivière-du-Loup
• 5 Best Things to Do in Riviere-du-Loup
• 5 Awesome Places to Go Camping near Rivière-du-Loup
• 13 Things to Do in Rimouski
• 20 Must-See Quebec Attractions to Add to Your Province Bucket List

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