Unless noted otherwise, most of the restaurants below find their roots in French cuisine but include elements of the Quebec terroir

In Quebec City:
Le St-Amour
http://www.saint-amour.com/

Le Laurie Raphael (chef Daniel Vezina)
http://www.laurieraphael.com/

The Dining room at the Chateau Frontenac (chef Jean Soulard)
http://www.fairmont.com/frontenac/Ex...eanSoulard.htm

In Montreal
Le Local (chef Louis-Francois Marcotte)
http://www.resto-lelocal.com/

Liverpool House
http://joebeef.ca/

Versions and Chez l'Épicier (chef Laurent Godbout)
http://www.version-restaurant.com/
http://www.chezlepicier.com/

Le Bonaparte (Traditional French)
http://www.bonaparte.ca/

Cafe Ferreira - Portugese/Great seafood
http://www.ferreiracafe.com/

Milos - Greek/Freshest fish around
http://www.milos.ca/

As mentionned, Au Pied de Cochon is another great destination. To be honest, unless you really are into steak, I wouldnt head to Queue de Cheval even though its pretty good. I just find Montreal has so much more to offer.

Some of these places also offer very nice prix fixe menus for lunch if you want to sample even more restaurants.

If you have preferences for other types of cuisine, let me know and I'll get you more suggestions.