Quebec adds four Michelin one‑stars
- Michelin revealed its 2026 Quebec selection on May 6, adding one star each for Hoogan et Beaufort, Sushi Nishinokaze, Le Clan, and Auberge Saint-Mathieu. - Quebec now has 13 starred restaurants in total, with the new class stretching beyond Montreal into Quebec City and Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc. (guide.michelin.com) - The bigger shift is geographic — Michelin is rewarding Quebec’s regional, locavore, and technique-driven dining scene more broadly now. (guide.michelin.com)
Quebec’s Michelin story got bigger this week — and more interesting. On May 6, Michelin added four new one-star restaurants to its 2026 Quebec guide: Hoogan et Beaufort and Sushi Nishinokaze in Montreal, Le Clan in Quebec City, and Auberge Saint-Mathieu in Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc. That brings the province to 13 Michelin-starred restaurants in total. (guide.michelin.com) What matters here isn’t just the count. It’s the shape of the map. Michelin is still rewardi(guide.michelin.com)ting as a must-stop before. (guide.michelin.com) ### Why are these four the story? Because they show four different versions of what Quebec dining is doing well right now. Michelin itself highlighted local products, (guide.michelin.com)e rather than looking like random picks. (guide.michelin.com) ### What does Michelin seem to like in Montreal? Two very different things. Sus(guide.michelin.com) sushi. Hoogan et Beaufort sits at the other end of the mood spectrum, leaning into modern cuisine, fire cooking, and a serious wine program. Michelin’s message is pretty clear: Quebec doesn’t need one house style to win stars. (guide.michelin.com) ### Why is Le Clan a big deal? Beca(guide.michelin.com)dients and boreal traditions — Arctic char, smoked salmon, seaweed, game, red meat, even ingredients tied to Salluit in Nunavik. That is not generic fine dining with a local garnish. It’s a pretty explicit regional identity. (guide.michelin.com) ### What’s special about Auberge Saint-Mathieu? It’s the strongest sign that Michelin is willing to look beyond the obvious urban cores. Michelin tie(guide.michelin.com)f chef Samy Benabed’s approach. Benabed also picked up Michelin’s Young Chef Award for Quebec in 2026, which adds another layer — this is not just a starred room, but a chef Michelin seems to be betting on. (guide.michelin.com) ### Is 13 stars a lot? For Quebec, yes — especially b(guide.michelin.com)ncouver. A total of 13 starred restaurants means the guide is no longer treating Quebec as a side market. It’s becoming a defined destination within Michelin’s North American footprint. (guide.michelin.com) ### Does this change anything for travelers? Basically, yes. A Michelin star changes booking pressure, pricing p(guide.michelin.com)lurge.” Now there’s a stronger case for building an itinerary across Montreal, Quebec City, and regional stops. (guide.michelin.com) ### So what’s the real takeaway? Michelin didn’t just hand o(guide.michelin.com)ne feel deeper — and a lot more worth traveling for. (guide.michelin.com)
