Restaurant l'Islet - L'ANSE-SAINT-JEAN

We stopped at this restaurant for lunch during our cruise on the Saguenay River. It is a short walk uphill from the boat dock. The elevation is enough to give you a wonderfully expansive view of the river (fjord) and the surrounding hills. The lunch really was excellent. The tomato soup was unique and superb. We ordered a second helping of soup because it was so good. We also had a trout sandwich, which was fresh, nicely presented, and very tasty. The restaurant is aware of the boat schedule, so the service is very prompt. We had plenty of time after the meal to wander around the port and take pic's and get an ice cream cone while we were there. The waitress opened the large window next to our table so we could enjoy the mild weather and take pictures. They are bilingual.

Typical French Auberge. Complete with hot french onion soup and crepes and great local beer. Overlooked the water and small yacht club.

We ate one evening, and just caught the last of the light. Great view, but not from all tables. Local beer at the bar, and tasty food. Tip: park around the back and you'll be at the same level as the restaurant. If you enter at the front you'll have quite a few stairs to climb.

We arrived late on Labor Day evening. I'm sure the staff had had a long weekend, but they were so pleasant and obliging! The view is incredible and my dish, the pork loin with apples and a maple sauce was perfect accompanied with scalloped potatoes and red cabbage. I loved every bite! We also got dessert to go! It was just right after a long day of travel and hiking!! I also thought the menu had great variety and not too expensive at all!

We didn't get the smoked truite which might be the best thing to try here ... Instead I had the absolute worst and most tasteless "angus" hamburger of my life (a real shame for 20$) and my wife a kind of ragout which was so salty she couldn't finish it :(Some may say it is not a good idea to take a hamburger and / or ragout in such a restaurant but I really think they shouldn't serve any meal to customers so badly cooked.Very very disappointing experience, especially at that very high price in the end :(