8 Restaurants in the Townships to Really Treat Yourself

Auguste Restaurant

Auguste is a bistro-type restaurant open for lunch and dinner. It is located right in downtown Sherbrooke. Here, they offer refined dishes, local cuts of meat and tables d’hôte with terroir flavours. All this, set within a rustic-chic decor and a friendly ambiance. You can even see the chefs at work in the restaurant’s open concept kitchen.

You must absolutely try: The upside down poutine, the veal liver and the pudding chômeur
Take-out menu also available

Le Hatley restaurant at Manoir Hovey

The cuisine at Le Hatley, reflects the passion for the region's history, its bounty, and its natural beauty. The Chef and his team has developed an amazing concept: seven different cuisines, all evolving with the seasons and placing terroir products at the forefront of the restaurant offer. In summer, dishes are garnished with Quebec aquatic plants such as sea asparagus, sea spinach and fresh sea weeds. In fall, the highlight of the menu is the duck and the exceptional foie gras while in winter, the Winter Harvested Apple Vinegar as well as other staples are the notable products of the restaurant. With its exceptional wine list, its view overlooking lake Massawippi, the English garden of the Manoir and its colourful plates, it is simply not-to-be-missed in the Eastern Townships.

You must absolutely try: Everything! This is why we suggest the discovery menu. It’s a delicious way to sample all the different flavours offered here.

Le Temps des Cerises Restaurant temp

In the streets of the town of Danville, you’ll find a charming, renovated little chapel, transformed into a restaurant. Le Temps des Cerises has been excelling in the preparation of refined dishes since 1987. Patrick and Martine Satre, the two artisans behind this delightful masterpiece, were among the first to value the notion of buying locally. Therefore, in each plate you’ll find products from the four corners of the Townships. Just looking at their menu will make your mouth water…

You must absolutely try: the Highland beef tartare.
Take-out menu also available

Le Riverain Restaurant

The Ripplecove’s Le Riverain restaurant will charm you with its magnificent view overlooking Lake Massawippi and its innovative terroir flavoured menu. Its elegant decor and its exceptional service make the Riverain the perfect place for a unique and succulent outing. All this within the magical Ayer’s Cliff setting. Bon Appetit!

You must absolutely try: The House smoked salmon, the fois gras and the filet mignon.

O’Chevreuil, Taverne américaine restaurant

Chef Charles-Emmanuel Pariseau invites you to come savour gourmet dishes, superior quality cuts of meat, and fresh O’Chevreuil oysters. In Sherbrooke, this restaurant offers you a varied menu honouring the beautiful Eastern Townships region. From the vegetarian platter to the beef burger, there’s a dish to satisfy any taste.

You must absolutely try: The BLThon (BLTuna) and the mix grill.
Take-out menu also available

Le Cellier du Roi restaurant

Le Cellier du Roi is considered as one of the gastronomical references in the Eastern Townships. Here you are offered a divine cuisine to enjoy in an enchanting setting with a view of the Royal Bromont golf course, and the region's mountains in the background. It is the place of choice to eat a meal filled with rich flavours in a natural and appeasing environment.

You must absolutely try: the risotto and the braised veal cheeks.

La table à Mo Restaurant

La table à Mo, is a magnificent terrace in the heart of Granby with spectacular dishes and a friendly ambiance. If the plates of the Table à Mo are so pleasing to the eye, imagine how delicious they must be! The owner and chef, Moreno Tomei, has opted for a generous, savoury and high-quality cuisine to please your taste buds. There, the entire menu is a pure delight.

You must absolutely try: The homemade blood sausage and the lamb shanks.

NB The restaurant dining room is open only from tuesday to friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. However, you can always try their take-out formula, a delicious 3-course menu which varies from one week to the next. Go to their Facebook page to find their weekly menu.

Maison Boire

At Maison Boire, the Chef and his team make a point of showcasing fresh and local products. Here, the menu changes with the seasons and their dishes are always overflowing with different flavours and freshness; notably with the produce they grow in their restaurant’s rooftop garden! Maison Boire is also among the few recipients of a LEAF level-3, eco-responsible certification, making it one of the greenest restaurants in Canada.

You must absolutely try:: their grilled meats prepared on a wood-burning fire.
The entire menu is available for take-out.