Overall, reviews of Chez Gérard Patates Frites describe a busy and popular spot where you can order inside or outside and enjoy generous outdoor seating and parking. The poutine and fries are repeatedly praised for flavor and portion size, with many calling the poutine among the best in the area and burgers and hot dogs getting solid marks for taste and value. Service is often described as friendly and efficient, but some visits report slow fulfillment during busy times and occasional perceptions of inexperience or rudeness from younger staff. Price is a frequent gripe, with several reviews calling it pricey for basic fast food. A few accounts raise concerns about cleanliness and sanitary practices, including an incident with lids and a dirty floor, though others note a clean and well maintained space and attentive staff. The place is seen as a dependable roadside option with a loyal following, and there are mentions of gluten free options and various poutine styles. Overall, the food quality is generally appreciated, while experiences with speed, value, and hygiene vary.View restaurant profile
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Reservations are recommended at Au gré des saisons, where the sugar shack meal is often described as the best on the North Shore, offering excellent food, good value, and the option to toast bread on a wood stove. The atmosphere is a wonderful, welcoming place, with the organization praised for its efficiency and the owner noted as very accommodating. The cuisine is repeatedly described as excellent and the overall experience is called magnificent, with gratitude expressed for the support during celebrations. The venue is seen as magical for weddings and as a reliable spot that has kept its charm over the years. Service is courteous with plenty of smiles, and guests say they would return soon for a quiet meal that does not feel like a fair. Overall, Au gré des saisons comes across as a beloved, dependable choice with high quality food and warm, attentive hospitality.View restaurant profile
Frites & Compagnie is described as a welcoming and clean spot with friendly staff and a casual vibe, great for a quick bite or a sit down meal. Dishes are praised for freshness and flavor, especially the poutine and house fries, with generous portions and reasonable prices. Service is noted as warm and attentive, though a few reviews mention occasional slow kitchen timing or slower service at peak times, and some concern about air quality and restroom cleanliness. The menu offers burgers, wraps and other comfort items that many reviewers enjoyed, with plans to return cited by several guests. Overall, it comes across as a dependable, friendly spot delivering satisfying comfort food and solid value, despite some inconsistency in service speed and venue upkeep.View restaurant profile
Pizza Greco is viewed in reviews as a lively spot with friendly, helpful staff and a welcoming atmosphere where many diners appreciate fast service and consistent menu items. The pizza and the broader menu are praised for solid flavors, with standout mentions of the all dressed pizza with spaghetti and a well liked chicken tartare, alongside generous portions and reliable classics. Some critics note that while the food is tasty and good value for money, prices can feel a bit high for the quality and delivery times can be lengthy on busy days. There are compliments about poutine and meat lovers poutines, and several comments describing the place as a convenient option for a bite after a day at the beach, with delivery available. Overall, the reviews indicate a pleasant, convivial experience with friendly staff and enjoyable dishes, though a few suggest improvements in speed or seasoning to boost the overall impact.View restaurant profile
Restaurant Ô 4 Vents is described as a lively and charming village spot where crowds gather, service is fast, and the patates aux oignons and poutine are praised for being tasty and comforting. Diners note warm staff, a solid menu, and good value, with impressions of being impressed and food that feels finger licking good. It was regarded as a good local restaurant, though it has closed permanently and the building is for sale, a closure that many express as sad to see. Overall, the reviews highlight a welcoming atmosphere and satisfying comfort food that were well received while the place was open, contrasted with the regret of its closure.View restaurant profile
