Archibald Microbrewery Restaurant

Byron came back a bit earlier than I was expecting all sunburned and exhausted from all the walking he did at MSA. This meant we were able to head out  to dinner earlier and possibly go to Old Quebec City after dinner if the rain held off. He had a good time, which made me happy and he took lots of pictures

While in Quebec City we enjoyed a delicious meal at Archibald Microbrewery Restaurant.

 



Once you step into the restaurant you are greeted by this guy ...

... which instantly sets the mode for the restaurant ... a traditional Quebec cottage feel with a rustic décor  throughout.

 



 

 

While we were looking over the menu and trying to decide what to order our waitress brought us some marinated olives which were served hot.

 

 

 

We started our meal with a delicious poutine appetizer. When in QC, one must have poutine, Right? Well that is what we did.  It was practically a meal on it's own. 

 





 

 

I think it's safe to say it's the best poutine we have ever enjoyed complete with real cheese curds (smoky ones), braised beef and delicious hot gravy. My mouth is watering just thinking about it as I write this post.

 

Following we each enjoyed a tasty steak dinner ...

 

 

 

I ordered a 6oz beef tenderloin which was served with mashed potatoes and veggies. Even the corn tasted so yummy.

 

Hubby ordered a sirloin steak which was served with French fries and veggies. Both meals were very enjoyable.

 

To drink with our dinner Hubby enjoyed their Chipie beer and I thoroughly enjoyed a glass of Malbec which went perfect with my meal choice. What can I say, my Hubby knows his wines!

 

We did feel a little rushed during dinner because they asked us if we would be done our dinner by 5 p.m. when we arrived, just before they took us to our seats, which we found a little odd. I guess they want to keep the flow moving as it appears to be a popular place to eat. Once we were seated, they did not rush us at all. Our food came out at a reasonable pace.

 

If you get a chance to visit this restaurant while in Quebec City, we would highly recommend it. We arrived early, just after 4 p.m. which was good because it was packed by the time we left about an hour later just after 5 p.m..

 

 





Date Day {April}

March has come and gone without a date day. It was a bit of a busy month. This month, however, we thought we would get our date day in earlier in the month since we really had to find the material for the blinds for the boler. So we had our April date day this past weekend - April 13, 2013.

We just went to Fabricland and I was quite surprised (once we really started look) with the variety of material and patterns they carry and their prices  weren't too bad either. Surprisingly I have not yet snapped a photo of the material, but once I do I will post pictures. I was going to do it when we were in the store, but it was crazy busy.

I did however, take some photos of our lunch as I always do. (I probably look a bit weird doing it, but oh well).

This time we went to Milestones. It was our first time eating at a Milestones restaurant and we found the atmosphere really reminded us of Moxy's (which we really enjoy). Their menu on the other hand reminded us of Kelsey's but more pricey.

 

Byron ordered the Prime Rib Beef Dip (thinly sliced AAA Prime Rib on a Ciabatta bread with Gorgonzola butter and crispy onion strings. Served with roasted garlic au jus) and a side of roasted garlic Caesar salad and coffee of course. He found his lunch choice was a bit plain for his liking.

 

 

 

 



I ordered the Smoked Turkey Ciabatta Club (double-smoked bacon, house-made avocado salsa, diced Roma tomato, and whole grain mustard mayonnaise dressing on pumpkin seed and cranberry ciabatta bread). I had a side of roasted garlic Caesar salad and ice tea to drink. I was unable to finish all of my sandwich so Byron finished it for me and he said my lunch choice was better.


Overall, the atmosphere was nice at this restaurant, but we were not particular crazy about the meal ... it was OK. It was edible and their was a fair amount of food on our plate, but for the price it cost, I do not think we will be returning there for lunch. I did not look at their dinner menu, so I do not  know about returning there for dinner (We are a bit picky when it comes to our food).

Have you eaten at Milestones? What's your favourite dish if you have? Maybe we just ordered the wrong dish.