Best Brunch Restaurants in Shawinigan (2026) - Reviews & Menus

Shawinigan

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Across reviews, Restaurant Clarah is described as welcoming with friendly service and a calm, homey atmosphere; the staff is attentive, including help with dietary needs like celiac, and some speak multiple languages; the food is frequently praised as tasty and mostly homemade, with mentions of breakfast, weekend sugar shack menus, crepes and traditional dishes; the value is good and the place feels comforting and neighborhood oriented; many diners say they would return and describe the experience as a highlight of their visit.View restaurant profile

Restaurant Chez Grace

Open until 7:30 pm

(28)

Shawinigan

Asian Grill Soups

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Reviews of Restaurant Chez Grace describe a varied Asian menu and generous portions, with many delicious dishes and successful delivery experiences, including items like bowls and banh mi, while other visits note slow service, inconsistent preparation and variable portions; the atmosphere ranges from a cozy, relaxed lounge to a livelier dining space, resulting in mixed impressions that celebrate the flavors and the discovery while calling for greater consistency in service and execution.View restaurant profile

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Restaurant Hong Kong

Open until 9 pm

(54)

Shawinigan

Chinese

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Restaurant Hong Kong offers a solid Chinese buffet with fresh options and a few standout dishes, especially desserts, while some guests note that the selection can be modest and the value depends on the price. The staff are generally friendly and efficient, and the space is clean and well maintained, making the dining experience pleasant for both dine in and takeout. Several reviews describe it as one of the best Chinese options in the Mauricie region, and the generous portions and attentive service contribute to that impression, although a few comments call for greater seafood variety and a better balance between dishes given the price.View restaurant profile

Stratos Pizzeria

Open until 10 pm

(53)

Shawinigan

Pizza Pasta Casse-Croute (Snack Bar)Poutine Salads Breakfast

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Stratos Pizzeria seems to offer solid value with tasty food and friendly service, making it a reliable option for families and groups; the vibe is welcoming when the dining area is busy, while a few visits felt a bit subdued or uneven in timing; during a period of ownership transition some items were missing and service slowed, but the team is returning and guests look forward to being served again; overall reviewers praise affordable prices, generous portions, quick seating, and dependable hospitality, with occasional notes about menu limits near closing time and occasional order mix ups.View restaurant profile

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Pacini

Open until 9 pm

(183)

Shawinigan

Italian Grill Pasta Pizza Breakfast

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Pacini reviews present a mixed picture of value and hospitality, with some taking issue that takeout prices are higher than on the menu and that packaging, bread, utensils, and table cleaning add costs, while others feel prices reflect inflation and the service differences between takeout and dine in. Food quality ranges from solid and enjoyable to disappointing, with praises for fast, friendly service and tasty bread and pasta in places, and complaints about cold eggs, small fruit salad, and sauces that feel industrial. The ambiance and decor often receive positive notes, and portions can be generous, but experiences include long waits and uneven service depending on location and time. Overall Pacini is seen as delivering reliable meals and good hospitality, with notable moments of warmth from staff and bread, yet concerns about price and consistency persist.View restaurant profile

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Pizzeria Olympic

Open until 10 pm

(164)

Shawinigan

Pizza Poutine Pasta Breakfast

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Reviews describe Pizzeria Olympic as offering bold pizzas with generous portions and a wide menu that includes lasagna, waffles, breakfast dishes and desserts made in house, all in a clean setting with friendly, attentive service. The pizza is frequently praised for flavor and value, sauces are tasty and portions generous, but some comments note occasional long delivery times and instances of cold food on arrival. Accessibility and street parking can be challenging during busy hours, and the quality seems inconsistent at times. Overall, guests highlight affordable meals, a lively atmosphere and reliable service, making Pizzeria Olympic stand out in the region.View restaurant profile

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Le P'tit Broadway

Open until 8 pm

(28)

Shawinigan

Bar Grill Tartare Salads

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Le P'tit Broadway comes across as a welcoming, casual spot with friendly, attentive service, a warm ambiance and generous portions that work for breakfast and lunch, plus a small but solid menu from a local microbrewery. The atmosphere is described as relaxed and sociable with a bar vibe, and the staff are repeatedly praised for professionalism and a smile, making it feel like good value overall. Some concerns appear, such as occasional wait times in a small kitchen, occasional menu mishaps like a misserved item or a beer that is not ideal, and the washroom situation, which for some reviews was not on site and not very clean, yet most guests leave satisfied and likely to return.View restaurant profile

Restaurant Auger

Open until 7:30 pm

(59)

Shawinigan

Breakfast Sandwiches Fish & Chips Poutine

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Reviews of Restaurant Auger show a mix of experiences, with some diners praising delicious, generous meals and fast, friendly service, while others mention rude servers and longer wait times. Some menu items such as submarine sandwiches, fries, and pizza did not meet expectations or price points. Despite these contrasts, the place is often described as clean and welcoming, and many say prices are reasonable and that they would return when in Shawinigan.View restaurant profile

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Restaurant Auger

Open until 7 pm

(108)

Shawinigan

Burgers Poutine Pizza Sandwiches Fish & Chips Breakfast

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Overall, reviews of Restaurant Auger highlight good value for money, generous portions, and a welcoming, family-like atmosphere with friendly service and a solid menu; while some notes mention occasional portion or quality inconsistencies, the overall impression is positive and the dining experience is described as satisfying and comfortable, with many indicating they would return.View restaurant profile

Pizzeria Stratos

Open until 10 pm

(40)

Shawinigan

Pizza Breakfast

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Reviews for Stratos show mixed experiences, with notes that prices have risen and pizza sizes feel smaller, sometimes resembling a small rather than a medium, while thick crust remains a strong draw; a poutine with steak is praised though fries are frozen; service is described as good and staff friendly, but a troubling interaction with a server led one customer to vow not to return; concerns are raised about online ordering, with delivery delays of over two hours in at least one case; overall Stratos is seen as a solid choice for thick crust pizza, though loyalty depends on perceived value, service consistency, and how on-site issues are handled.View restaurant profile