Restaurant Chez Saint-Pierre

Some of the Best Food in Canada Is Hiding in Le Bic

"A charismatic, chef-driven fine-dining experience led by Colombe St‑Pierre, who brings deep roots in the region and a big personality to the table; her cork-lined dining room feels warm and personal. The cuisine celebrates local bounty with dishes such as gravlax of Gaspé mackerel, beef from nearby Saint‑Fabien, and inventive desserts like balsam-fir ice cream. After a recent reopening she’s been offering a set six-course weekend menu to mark the restaurant’s 20th anniversary, underscoring a long-standing commitment to the St. Lawrence’s terroir and to championing underused local ingredients." - Nina Caplan

Rank: #38 "The village of Le Bic, perched on the southern shore of the St. Lawrence River some 300 km northeast of Quebec City, is known for its quaint streets lined with brightly painted wood houses, spectacular views and the surrounding national park. Now it is also recognized as the home of renowned chef Colombe St-Pierre, a mother of three with an eccentric per – sonality, a contagious laugh and star status in Quebec and in Europe, where she frequently headlines iconic food festivals like Andrea Petrini’s Gelinaz! St-Pierre’s food appears simple but is highly sophisticated and daringly original."

The Finalists for Quebec’s Culinary Prize Are Here, With No Shortage of Montreal Contenders | Eater Montreal

"I recall Chez-St-Pierre in Bic, near Rimouski, whose Colombe St-Pierre won Chef of the Year at the Lauriers last year." - Tim Forster

Colombe St-Pierre Is Quebec’s First Chef of the Year | Eater Montreal

"Honored as Chef of the Year at the inaugural Les Lauriers, Chez-St-Pierre's chef-owner Colombe St-Pierre quite literally tumbled onto the stage, performing a somersault as she went to collect the award; dubbed the 'queen of the regions' for championing Québécois produce, she has put her small hometown on the culinary map by choosing to work close to the product — a decision that left her five hours from Montreal and prompted warnings she'd fail — and says she has been 'fighting everyday for 15 years' to show how wonderful Quebec's exceptional products are; while she acknowledges operating a restaurant remains tough because of taxes, credit card and food costs, she insists 'We still have fun, that's the secret.'" - Tim Forster

Joe Beef Opening Figure John Bil Dies Aged 49 | Eater Montreal

"I learned that Quebec icon Colombe St‑Pierre of this Rimouski restaurant is participating in the Phi Centre events." - Tim Forster