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Published on Jul 2, 2025
It’s no secret: the Eastern Townships are home to countless unique restaurants where chefs showcase their creativity while honoring local ingredients. In 2025, five establishments in the region stood out by earning distinctions from the prestigious Michelin Guide.
Perched on the shores of Lake Massawippi, Manoir Hovey is known for its enchanting setting, warm hospitality, and high-end cuisine. Awarded two Michelin Keys, the property is praised for its impeccable service, serene ambiance, and unwavering pursuit of excellence. Its restaurant, Le Hatley, is featured among the Michelin Guide’s recommended venues, offering a refined and modern take on Quebec’s terroir-inspired cuisine. Also recommended is Le Tap Room, the Manoir’s chic bistro, where elegance meets laid-back charm.
Set in a breathtaking natural environment, Espace Old Mill was awarded a Michelin Green Star—a distinction reserved for restaurants that exemplify sustainable and eco-friendly practices. The passionate team blends culinary arts with agroecology, serving dishes that are both delicious and responsible. The restaurant’s kitchen is supplied by its own on-site farm, which includes a four-season greenhouse, gardens, and a root cellar with more than 45 varieties of vegetables and herbs. This ultra-local food circuit makes it possible to create a seasonal, sustainable menu that’s a true reflection of the Brome-Missisquoi region.
The restaurant Les Mal-Aimés is now among the recommended establishments. A well-deserved recognition for this rustic table that offers a dining experience as refined as it is authentic. Located in the heart of a market farm, Les Mal-Aimés celebrates a cuisine rooted in locality, showcasing produce grown on-site along with carefully selected ingredients from local artisans and producers across the region and throughout Québec. What awaits guests? A transportive sensory experience, halfway between the rustic charm of the farm and the elegance of fine dining, where weathered barn wood meets great wines in perfect culinary harmony.
Maison Boire, located in Granby, also shines among the Michelin Guide’s recommended restaurants for 2025. This venue is known for its specialization in wood-fire cooking—a technique that enhances flavor while paying tribute to culinary traditions. The menu features premium meats, grilled seafood, seasonal sides, and a welcoming ambiance. A special mention goes to their gourmet mushroom vertical farm, a remarkable example of controlled-environment agriculture that ensures both freshness and excellence.
Last—but certainly not least—Vin Polisson, located in downtown Sherbrooke, rounds out this prestigious list. In an intimate 25-seat setting, the team serves thoughtful, delicious cuisine alongside an impressive selection of natural wines. The menu changes with the seasons and the chef’s inspiration, perfectly complementing the living wines sourced from Quebec, across Canada, and other northern regions. The urban atmosphere, warm welcome, and perfect blend of gastronomy and daring creativity make this spot unforgettable.
One thing is certain: the Eastern Townships have truly found the recipe for culinary happiness! Whether you're curious to explore local flavors, a fan of eco-conscious dining, or a natural wine enthusiast, these five award-winning restaurants each offer a unique, authentic, and memorably delicious experience. So, why not start planning your next gourmet getaway today?
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