Designated one of the ten best new restaurants in the country in 2004 by En Route magazine (arbiters of Canadian good taste), Panache shows every sign of having a long and happy life. The contemporary decor melds rustic stone walls and exposed wood beams with elegant designer fabrics and stylish Riedel wine glasses. Creative young chef François Blais utilizes the best Québec products in his... more

In July 2004, the Auberge Saint-Antoine opened a restaurant called Panache. This name reflects the elegance and distinction of an establishment that has rapidly gained an enviable reputation as one of the city's finest restaurants. In the first year, Panache won the city's Best New Restaurant award. Panache's dining room is located in the 19th century Hunt maritime warehouse, a building... more

This is the Auberge Saint-Antoine's Relais & Châteaux restaurant, and it lives up to great expectations. The menu is a carefully curated list of French and Québecois dishes with a good sampling of traditional stalwarts, like a foie gras appetizer and an entrée of pan-roasted venison soaked in truffle sauce. Chef François Blais also has a way with lighter dishes: Look for marinated sea scallops... more