Lynn, it's pretty hard to find a bad restaurant in Quebec, especially if you stick to actual French cuisine. That said, some of the best eats are in small local bistros. Always reasonably priced, and with a classic French style to their cooking. You can get sushi or Thai or Italian anywhere, so if you're going to Quebec you just gotta eat French food.
I don't know many restaurants in Quebec City, so really can't give you much to go on. But as I mentioned, try the lower town to the east of city center, near the harbour. There are some really good little local neighbourhood bistros there that serve excellent food. We ate there several times when last we were there, which was many years ago.
As for Montreal, here are some of our favourites (all serviing classic French cuisine):
Chez Gautier on Rue du Parc about 2 blocks north of Sherbrook. Traditional Parisian bistro, with decor that makes you feel like you're sitting in Paris, and food to match. I eat here every time I go to Montreal on business. Local hangout for McGill professors, politicians, and everyday folk like me. A Montreal institution. Unpretentious, relaxed, friendly service, great food. You could while away 3 or more hours, and the waiters make you feel like you in your second home.
Le Parchemin on Rue University just north of Rue St. Catherine. More classic French than bistro, which means lots of creamy sauces (yum!), white table cloths, waiters in shirt and bow tie....that kind of place. Housed in an old church, which gives it a great atmosphere. Again, unpretentious, friendly, wonderful service.
Bonaparte on Rue Saint-Fran?ois-Xavier in Old Montreal. This is regarded by many locals as perhaps the best classic French restaurant in Montreal. Like Le Parchemin, it has waiters in tuxs, elegant ambiance, excellent food. More formal than the above, less relaxed. But reasonably priced (as are almost all restaurants in Montreal) and friendly. Highly recommended.
Let me know if you make it to any of these. Enjoy!!!
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