French cuisine: the best places to taste it in Seattle

"Just discovered Bakery Nouveau and it has quickly become a family favorite. Even my pickiest eater loves it and stole half my bagel sandwich and half..."

Yandong Li

Pooridon Rattanapairote

"Oysters in August, no worries. The fried pig ears were crunchy, the grilled lamb was tasty, the fruit salad was sensational and the nice delicious..."

Masako S

"Atmos: Great! Lighting is good for a date night, warm rich woods, candles and fresh flowers on the tables :), visibly open kitchen, mild background..."

Tif Taylor

Bakery Nouveau

91/100 (2059 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Love this bakery! every time I'm in the neighborhood, i make sure to stop by and get some goods. I personally love their California Club Croissant..."

Michelle

"This place cannot disappoint me! It is so good I have tried several of the sandwiches, the croissants, the brioche, the chocolate and every time I..."

Saba Z

"Excellent bakery with a wide variety of options from chocolates, croissants, bread and pastries. They serve coffee and other beverages as well. The..."

Abhash Kumar Singh

"Best bakery in seattle! Excellent pastries everything is delicious you won’t be disappointed. Almond croissant and chocolate croissant is my fave!..."

Willow Rodi

"They have so many kinds of pastries! From sweet desserts, savory sandwiches, twice-baked croissants, cinnamon rolls to danish. I tried the..."

Ronaldo Tatang

"We got macaroons(only $2 each!) and cakes and we liked everything! The staff was super friendly as..."

SY C

"A friend recommended me this bakery. We went on a cold November morning on a weekend. There is no designated parking lot, so we had to rely on street..."

Sindu

"The delicacies were magnificent! Absolutely 💯 amazing. Would definitely go there again for the amazing pastries and croissants. I really loved the..."

Nikki Cottam

"My husband and I tried the twice baked chocolate croissant and chocolate almond croissant as well as the sourdough bread loaf- they were all..."

Chloe Sanchez

"Absolutely delicious treats!!! Stopped by this gem during our vacation in Seattle and easily spent $50 because it was so hard to choose just one or..."

Gina B

"Amazing bakery, wish they had seating to enjoy the pastries and coffee. Hard to choose from the selection. Tried chocolate croissant and chocolate..."

siri chandana

"Friendly staff, delicious bakery and breads. Sometimes a bit of a line around lunch, otherwise fast service. Everything I have tried so far has been..."

Melissa Freeman

Semillon Bakery & Cafe

"Sémillon is pretty amazing. The shop itself offers great natural light, illuminating its bright, clean aesthetic. The food there was superb: I had..."

Luke Skinner

"Semillon has a stellar vibe for grabbing a drink or snack with a friend. It's a small space flanked with floor-to-ceiling glass windows that flood it..."

Isaac Haseley

"I love their coffee!! I ordered an Almond milk vanilla latte, one of the best I've had! The pastries and avocado toast are super fresh and delicious..."

Christina Juarez

"My brother and I stopped by Semillion on the way to work for breakfast. We had a Ham and Cheese Croissant. I had a cappuccino and 2 Chocolate Chip..."

Aleric Lucero

"Good stuff. A French foodie can recognize when a croissant and a chausson aux pommes meet his arrogant standards... :-) The seating area is also nice..."

Laurent LATHIEYRE

"What an absolute gem to have on Capitol Hill, I work in the area and decided this morning to try Semillon Bakery and Cafe. Boy, am I glad I did! I..."

Matthew Bralley

"Their baked goods are absolutely phenomenal. The coffee is pretty good, and the sandwiches are great, but make sure you get a pastry. The decor is..."

Megan Lovett

"The chocolate croissant and the cappuccino were both mediocre. The gluten free coconut pie they gave me to sample for free was really delicious..."

Helen Huang

"Very nice, bright shop with big windows. Would be perfect for a work date. Has wine as well, and wonderful pastries. Have been here multiples times..."

Anna Fung

"Absolutely delicious! Friendly owner and staff as well - come by, have a delicious pastry or..."

Robert Benjamin

Rn74 Seattle

90/100 (3533 ratings)

"We heard about RN74 through Food and Wine magazine, and went for a celebratory birthday dinner (we didn't tell the staff that). The food and services..."

Christopher Samp

"My absolutely favorite restaurant in town. Original flavor compositions I would never dreamed of. They wait and bar staff felt like old friends, and..."

Neal Clark

"If I could give this place 6 stars, I would. Just top notch food, service, presentation. Everything was beyond expectation. The fois gras was the..."

Sharon McTeer

"Amazing food!!!! Had the most perfectly cooked, juicy & tender chicken I’ve ever eaten. Awesome service. Super fun bar & staff. A must visit in DT..."

Lisa Wallace

"Bar service was perfect. Explained the flavor profile and they made me a spectacular drink. Now have a new favorite cocktail!! Love this..."

Amelia Tate

"Good drinks, good foot, best « sauce béarnaise » ever tested and I am french... Excellent Wine..."

Frederic Scarfone

"Best Prawns I’ve ever eaten!!! Service was wonderful, wine selection was..."

Lucretia Colburn Pappas

"Just a wonderful place for a great meal and a great bottle of wine. Fantastic for a romantic date night or a special..."

Ida Bear-Robb

"This place was absolutely amazing. Loved the staff and the..."

Joseph Wheeler

"Just had a 40th birthday celebration here.... such an amazing event! Emily was so helpful in planning and was so easy to work with. The food, the..."

Tom Holt

"The food was delicious, and wine selection was incredible! Definitely coming back again..."

Casey Rowell

"Fun atmosphere, nice service, great location near the 5th Avenue Theatre right downtown, good wine list and..."

Cyndi A. Babbitt Ohrt

"The duck was extraordinary! Actually, start to finish, a fantastic..."

Rick Wigginton

"Thank you Ashley, Elana, Thomas and the whole staff. Had an amazing and memorable 25th anniversary..."

Dennis Ferrara

"Love it! We caught happy hour and had a delicious late lunch. The drinks look good too, but we did not have a chance to try this time. I will be..."

Melissa Chu

"Food is fantastic. We had the bone marrow, pork chop, Mary’s chicken, and chocolate mousse. The pork chop is slightly too raw to us even we asked..."

KC CC

"What an amazing dinner!!! My girlfriend and I went there last week and the food was phenomenal. We always try to have an experience when we go out..."

Nicholas Capman

"The food was extraordinary. I had their cocktail made with Four Roses Bourbon and Pinot Noir reduction syrup. It was light yet super flavorful...I..."

Kent Milholland

"Visit during Seattle restaurant week. Food was delicious. Bigger than expected portions so you wont go hungry. Service was fine if a tad formal for..."

Ian Gorton

"A very cosy setup, kind of an old fashion style and very comfortable. For happy hour, the menu is not that extensive but what they have is well..."

PorcBelly

"Took my boyfriend out to dinner here for a special occasion. The restaurant is a lot bigger than I thought it was going to be. Our waitress was very..."

MinDea My Life In Bites

"Great french restaurant. They have awesome collection of wines, they also have wine expert available in restaurant who can recommend food and wine..."

Kinjal Jani

"I highly recommend getting the "experience". It's definitely pricy, but it's well worth it. The only other restaurant that comes close for me (so..."

Elias Fowler

"One of the best tasting menus in Seattle when chef Ben Godwin was charge ( I haven't been back yet to try the menu under the new chef). The..."

Lucas Duffey

"Wow. This spot is great - low key, but a little fancy!! Great flavors and the lobster is a must add on side dish. Above average fries and delicious..."

Sean Gordon

"Went for happy hour; had the mussels, the duck frites, and the mushroom fritters which were excellent. (Frankly, they were so eye-catching, I forgot..."

Anna Fung

"Great food, I had their pork belly sliders and a hard cider. They were so good. The service was phenomenal and improved my experience beyond food. I..."

Merca'e Benge

"We have passed this restaurant for many months and decided to try it out for V-Day. We got snowed in and had to reschedule our visit. So glad we did!..."

Tim S

"Great service and atomsphere. Even on a busy night where there was a bit of a draft for my partner and they couldn't switch tables, they brought in a..."

Morris Huang

"Hands down one of the best steak frites I’ve ever had (and I’ve had quite a few!). NY strip was cooked a perfect med-rare, and the fries were..."

Dan Berman

"Service was great. Atmosphere was very cozy. Chicken was a bit dry but the Mac and cheese was..."

Katherine Thomas

"Superb Supper at RN74. Tonight I enjoyed an early evening dinner in the bar of this wonderful, posh, busy upscale restaurant in downtown Seattle. Bar..."

Nick Webster

Chez Gus

"I literally was dying from my run and they let me use the bathroom without any hesitation. With service like that I’m sure the dining service is..."

Nevin Spearman

"This is a very comfy, friendly, and efficient restaurant! The staff was all friendly and active and helpful. The food...omg...the food was so..."

Lady Vixen

"Guinness flows freely, Irish food is good, more whiskey you can throw a stick at... Free Wi-Fi. Water front view. Awesome..."

Jeremy Leishman

"I love this place for their outdoor seating and their Fish and Chips! They have great social distancing regulations in place making it so easy to sit..."

Erin Mahaney

"Friendly, fast service. We ate here before boarding the Victoria Clipper and the food came in about 5 minutes. Kylie was our waitress. Very friendly..."

Sebastian Estenssoro

"Love the view of the water and busy sidewalk by the fireplace tables. Staff was nice and atmosphere was laid back. Ordered magners ciders and..."

Taren Wilhelm

Le Pichet

90/100 (2527 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Small French bistro at Pike Place Market is a jewel that never stops shining. Mostly locals eat here, which makes it one of the last great..."

Maria

"This venue definitely brings a unique vibe to French dining. The pâté was absolutely amazing and while the steak was delicious, the fries that came..."

Andrew

"So good. We enjoyed every dish we had. The chef's choice of 8 types of charcuterie was surprisingly good, not overly salty. The sockeye salmon is..."

Vivien

ChungkingExpress1996

"i didn't take a picture of the charcuterie (which was also amazing!) we got the gnocchi, duck breast, and hot chocolate w/cream. we also got two..."

Yujian Tang

"An authentic French cafe that transports you back to France. The asparagus salad with salty olive paste is fresh, light, and delicious. The Patê..."

Aruna Srivastava

"I got the catch of the day and it's the best salmon I had in a long while. The atmosphere reminds me a lot of the French street front bistro I dined..."

Johnson Jia

"All great french restaurant 👌 😋 👍🏻 Brunch is good price and very fast service ! French Ham is so yum Service fee is included in..."

Ji Hun Hong

"Pretty good food, great selection of wines, and quick and friendly staff. The apricot jam was excellent, cod purée was very good, and asparagus..."

Iga Kasprzyk

"What a GEM. We take good food for granted in this corner of the world, but few places nail *atmosphere* so well (with food to match, of course). Le..."

L. Bloom

"Dinner was lovely, the atmosphere was cozy and eclectic with a touch of quaint, the food was fabulous and the prices were very reasonable. Service..."

Andrew Chadick

"Lovely french cafe in downtown Seattle. Food is top notch, staff are professional, and the inside is warm and welcoming. The 100% hand peeled and..."

Jaewook J

"Excellent mulled wine, cheese, charcuterie, and salad with a true, European vibe. Did have to wait 20 minutes to be seated, but worth it...."

Angela Chew

"Le Pichet is a Seattle institution. Consistently high quality food, service, wine and cocktails. Was very busy in the Thursday night we were there...."

P A

"Very very good latte! The charcuterie breakfast was delicious. Everything was delicious but nothing exceptional. Giving 5 stars because overall we..."

Nguyen Truong

Amandine Bakeshop

89/100 (114 ratings)

Restaurants

French

"Quite simply perfect! The few offerings are special, unique, and very well done! Delicious almond croissant with orange essence and a smooth..."

Mo O

"Absolutely love this spot, tasty treats, all made in house, great coffee. Love the atmosphere in the vibe, some beautiful mezzanine seating upstairs...."

Char Beck

"Amazing staff that are really sweet and consistently cheer up my day! Their coffee is super yummy and local, and their pastries are always so fresh!..."

tanaporn sittisawassakul

"Amandine is one of my all-time favorite bakeries. Sara and team are immensely talented, incredibly nice, and their macarons, croissants, and other..."

David Rutenberg

"Good coffee. Didn't try the food / snacks. Coffee was reasonably good. Maybe not in the same tier as storyville, or milstead though I..."

Prateek Sharma

"They have the best savory pastry in the NW, and that I have ever had. If they could just improve the runny egg yolk consistency, it is so good when..."

Chase Baker

The Crepe Cafe & Wine Bar

"It actually pains me that this place is empty other than my group of three on a gray Saturday right now. This is my 3rd time here (other 2 were..."

Daniel Seetin

"My favorite crepe place!! Oh my goodness! I found them on Groupon and wish they were a little less expensive so I could come here often. I appreciate..."

Ina Stap

"Small quiet place, owners are servers and cooks. Welcoming and romantic atmosphere, delicious food. My husband had the lamb shank crepe bowl and I..."

Nikki Lynnwood

"Very good! No complaints here. Food was tasty and fresh. Prices pretty decent for the quality. Cute little comfy environment. It wasn't very busy..."

Lisa Marquez

"This place is fantastic! The true French hidden gem of Seattle. Not often you'll find owners cooking and serving for you, especially with such..."

Californify

"I have been here for many years and the quality stays high despite chef changes. The mushroom medley is my go to, and so is the Jaja. Don't miss the..."

Leo Lam, Ph.D.

"Hidden gem. Got one savory and one sweet crepe. Restaurant was doing takeout only on this visit but there's a nice park just behind it that you can..."

Calvin L

"An absolute delight every time ! The service , the vibe , the crepes are just beyond amazing ! I’m so glad I discovered this gem ! You must try the..."

Joe Werede

"We absolutely love this place. The crepes are amazing - both the sweet and the savory. We get different ones every time, and they are always..."

Sam Durfey

"One of our favorite restaurants! The food is always great and the owners always make us feel welcome. During the pandemic we get take out regularly..."

Shawn Becker

Pair

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Dinner

Mid-range

"The best taco I’ve had in my entire life. I will be dreaming of it for a while! Everything was delicious including the cocktails. Only critique was..."

Nevada Cope

"I was delighted by my meal. The tomato salad was a Mexican reinvention on a caprese that was so incredible, I love to be blown away by a salad. The..."

Kristin Meyer

"If I could give this place 6 stars, I would. We practically licked the plates clean. The Caesar salad was outstanding, with a spicy flare to it that..."

Darcy Cain

"Great mexican food! I would certainly recommend getting the coho salmon. The tortillas are really good here. It seems that the menu varies quite a..."

Salva Rühling Cachay

"I've definitely had better mole elsewhere. Also the entree of just chicken and mole could have really benefited with some sort of vegetable on the..."

Simon Tan

"Just incredible. I've been on multiple dining trips in Mexico City and this stands up to the best places. Add it to your list of places to..."

Heather Sheraden

"This review is specifically for the Pancita residency at Pair (most of the reviews are for Pair's regular menu). The food is so comforting and..."

Fabiola Arvizu

"Food was incrediable, we absolutely loved every dish we got. Tasted authentic and thought the portions were a good size! We also enjoyed how cozy the..."

mireya saucedo

"Pancita is in every way perfection. Our waiter was so amazing. They have Mexican wines and digestifs. I got the Mole with the rice and beans and it..."

Daniel De Freitas

"Very happy that I tried this place with my husband and would definitely come back. It's a small but cute restaurant with a very relaxing vibe...."

Teresa C.

"Really great food, with a lot of authentic Mexican ingredients and recipes. One of a very few high quality restaurants in the NE Seattle..."

Alexander Robart

"Glad to hear Pancita will be permanent at the pair location. Best Mexican food I’ve had in Seattle. Fresh, new flavors. Hope to see them update..."

Eric Harke

"Everything was delish and the drinks were spot..."

James Kasem

"Every single dish and drink we had was outstanding. Excellent preparation and flavor profiles. It’s rare to have such a consistently positive..."

David Rickabaugh

Red Cow

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wow, words can't describe the experience we had at this place. Such a wonderful vibe, delicious food and outstanding desserts. Our server Emile..."

Yonatan Yossef

"Absolutely superb. This was my first visit, and I started with the beef tongue off the charcuterie menu, and it was delicious. Then the basic house..."

David Jensen

"Excellent! We sat at the bar and had wonderful drinks and food. I highly recommend this place- you wont regret..."

Robert Orr

"Awesome drinks, awesome food, awesome service, highly..."

Тихомир Матеев

"Absolutely amazing! The place is nothing but the best steak I've had in ages. Excellent service not to mention..."

Alex Salaverria

"My boyfriend and I had a wonderful smoked trout dish as well as the beef tongue and marrow, it was a perfect appetizer and cocktail..."

Elisa Apro

"Loved this joint! Fantastic food. Super attentive, knowledgeable, and professional wait staff. Fun atmosphere in a charming stretch of local..."

Scott Rice

"Low key with excellent food and service; one of our favorite places to go in..."

Cynthia Hwang

"Awesome food and service, loved the atmosphere and staff....."

Timothy Ramsay

"Wonderful service. Perfect brussels sprouts, steak, and oysters. And the Manhattan? Also..."

Jenny Ingram

"Great food and greater customer service (super friendly..."

Stephenie E Stevens

"Highly recommend as a change of pace from the traditional "big" steak houses in town. Phenomenal steak, awesome fries and great..."

Heath Chapman

"It was our first time at Red Cow and we had a wonderful experience. We ordered almost everything off the happy hour menu and the stand out was the..."

Arthur Pang

"This place is AWESOME. Great steaks and plates! Highly recommend and will go back! It’s extremely RARE that you get such a loaded treat like..."

Sean Gordon

"We always love going to Red Cow! The staff are always so welcoming. We usually get any of the steaks or the pork chop as our entree, but any other..."

Kimberly Kirchstein

"Everything was perfect. Very interesting flavors and dishes. Great service! Enjoyed the Filet Steak. Very..."

John

"I have been to many Ethan Stowell Restaurants, and been underwhelmed by all of them. This is the first time that I had a good meal with not a single..."

Zachary Kahn

"We LOVE ES restaurants so of course we had to try this place and quite honestly we weren’t as impressed as some of his other locations but it..."

Annie Ramsey-Shearer

"The steak frites here are the best, hands down, this side of the Atlantic. Steaks cooked to perfection, fries that stay crispy through your meal,..."

Christopher Walker

"My husband and I have been wanting to go to Red Cow for some time and took the opportunity this weekend. The service was excellent. I think our..."

Noa Rabin-Cohen

"First ES restraunt I went to and was underwhelmed by the food. I was expecting the burger to be more flavorful. Additionally, the burger bun was too..."

Allen

"Absolutely wonderful. Such a lovely way to celebrate. Humble but upscale, such joyful food made by people who are so passionate. Excellent service,..."

gabi mckenzie

"Good happy hour, a bit pricey if you come for dinner. Had the burger and frites - the garlic aioli for the fries was sooo good. I put some of it on..."

Allie H

"Another Ethan Stowell restaurant that doesn't disappoint. This one is a little more classic French steakhouse. The charcuterie is all prepared and..."

Justin Anderson

"What an amazing meal! The 3 course special was amazing and just enough food including dessert! Wonderful old fashioned..."

Mike Tucker

The Flora Bakehouse

Marmite

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"My bf & I had a Saturday evening dinner here to celebrate my birthday, and it was so lovely. Our waiter was so nice, the ambience was warm and..."

Nicole Simbulan

"Outstanding and delightful meal on a perfect Seattle day. The quenelles and the mushroom tart were superb as was the service and overall experience...."

John Phebus

"My partner and I stopped here during Pride; it was super busy but the food was worth returning for. We started with the Pain au Beurre, which..."

Kahealani

"My friend and I were visiting from the Bay Area, we were walking by and took a look inside and decided to take a chance. The presentation of our food..."

Isaac Jones

"Wonderful cocktails, decent French inspired cuisine in the heart of Capitol Hill. I would award 5 stars just on the cocktails alone however the..."

Nik Kontrimas

"As good as it's reputation. The food was quite sensational and the place has a great vibe. The sturgeon was particularly fabulous. One super minor..."

Ian Gorton

"This might just be the best restaurant in Seattle. You know how some places make you want to go on and on about how good they are. Marmite is one of..."

Michael G. Barash

"One of the hidden gems in Capitol Hill. It was our second time we went to Marmite, but this time on a very special date, Valentine's day. The..."

Powerful Vibes

"Wow! The service and food and wine here is so amazing. We had the brute, Chardonnay and then the red blend from DeLille for drinks. We tried the..."

Mackenzie Brisben

"Very pleasant ambient. Great macchiato, and the food is absolutely well-prepared. A bit pricey, but worth the flavors. Be aware that the portions are..."

Denise Rocha

"Made from the freshest ingredients, the trout, gnocchi and the chocolate mousse were simply exceptional. The atmosphere, great service, together with..."

Yasemin Temizer

"Absolutely amazing! Living in Vancouver, Canada, we often travel to Seattle for a night and try to find a great place to eat. After enjoying brunch..."

Megan Euverman

"Great little spot in the alley and nice chill setup for two. Great ambiance and food for me was different from my usual tasting but it's very unique..."

Vladimir Rosales

"Authentic modern French style cooking in a friendly non-stuffy atmosphere.The food is expertly prepared. We enjoyed a rich nettle soup with a chicken..."

Winston Saunders

"My wife and I had a fantastic dinner at Marmite. The decor was splendid. The staff were amazing and the food delicious! A truly amazing dinner..."

Thomas Schweizer

"Oh my!!!! It's been a long time since I explored Seattle. Decided to walk to my favorite store Retrofit Home and stumbled into this fantastic spot..."

Joan Melendez

"Great French style food. Great cocktails. Love the booths..."

Joon Park

Loulay Kitchen & Bar

86/100 (4259 ratings)

"Mind blown. Best French food I’ve ever had. The French onion soup was ridiculously good especially if you like cheese then this is cheese freakin..."

Tanvi Raman

"Went here for lunch and it was great! Potato soup was delicious. Halibut over creamy mash potatoes super yummy with the sauce. Dessert was creme..."

Steve T

"Loulay Kitchen & Bar has been probably my first purist French Cuisine experience. Great service, super awesome food, paired with even better wines,..."

AP JP

"We were a walk in, no reservation but they were able to cater for my sister and me. Great menu and I know I need to come back and try more things...."

Hitesh Patel

"Wonderful brunch place. Everything is perfectly balanced and absolutely tasty. Interior is beautifully designed and staff are all nice and friendly...."

Andrew Jaru

"Started with the Gem Salad, incredible dressing and cheese, tasted the Parisian Gnocchi, melted in my mouth, with hazelnuts, the flavor, what an..."

Berton D

"We had the french toast and an omelette, as well as the cheese plate. The quality of the french toast and omelette was amazing... Maybe the best of..."

Brent Forder

"Great dining option with good prices for what it’s meant to be. Small portions but that’s expected. I liked the scallops though it came with two..."

Helen Huang

"Ok.... this experience was absolutely amazing. Our server, Yassine, was incredibly warm, welcoming, enthusiastic, and exceptional. By the end of the..."

J B

"Not much on the vegan offerings but they do a wonderfully delicate strawberry crepe with lemon curd and chantilly cream, and an awesome grapefruit..."

Lacey

"They definitely have retained their edge as one of the best in this metro. Before c19, this was in my regular lunch rotation when working in the..."

Imogen Caroline Brendel MPP PMP

"Quite nice bistro with excellent wines. I had duck confit and it was perfect. I was in for an early lunch and bar seating was nice and completely..."

Jamey Leonard

"Came here for dessert and was very pleased with it. The staffs were very friendly and service was prompt. My friend and I had the beignets and..."

Sabrina Mohd Nordin

"I went in on a Sunday hoping for a good meal with fresh veggies, only to find out it was "brunch". In other words, mostly breakfast foods and no..."

TN SweetPea

"French cuisine in the heart of Seattle. The food was masterfully done, and everything we had was delicious. An amazing experience. Make reservations..."

Dan VanVladricken

"Wonderfully prepared, thoughtful food and a welcoming environment. Service was absolutely incredible. Went in right after shopping for wedding..."

Caitlin Hanson

"Stopped in for lunch. The beef short rib sandwich was juicy, tender and well balanced except for a couple bites where the rosemary was heavy...."

Leslie Holladay

Le Reve Bakery & Cafe

"I came in for a latte and left having tasted one of the best Kouign Amanns I’ve ever had. This beautiful, crisp, buttery, perfectly caramelized..."

Barbara Booras

"Lovely bakery..the gruyere pull apart was delicious and the chai is good. Super friendly staff. Minimal seating inside but there are plenty of..."

Gayathri Sreekanth

"Nice place to have breakfast. Nice hot chocolate and cinnamon twist. It was little bit oily but nice. Limited interior sitting and a place..."

Muge BN

"I like moonrise. This has become my go to place for a quick snack and coffee. I tried a bunch of stuff and kind of like all of them. Our usual is the..."

Binit Banerjee

"Highly underrated? Such delicious pastries. The savoury pastries sell out quick so I could only try the gruyère pull apart, and it blew my mind. The..."

Laasya

"Wonderful bakery/coffee shop! Great selection of both savory and sweet pastries. Their bacon croissant is so perfectly flaky and stuffed full of..."

Jessica Turner

"Mostly good, but lacks a place to sit. There are four stools inside and a place outside, but it does get cold in the fall. Otherwise pastries are..."

Doug Nichols

"Perfect cozy atmosphere and amazing pastries! The twice baked almond croissant is to die for. The staff here are wonderful as well! I love that I can..."

Emily

"Good pastries within the heart of Queen Anne. Their Chocolate Croissant and Fruit Croissant were good. Great ambiance and friendly..."

Karlo Garcia

"A cute spot for some sweet treats when out in Queen..."

James Woodard

Bastille Cafe & Bar

86/100 (1771 ratings)

"A charming place along the busy streets of Ballard serving delicious French cuisine. There's an outdoor section that has a chilled vibe with strings..."

Hung Thai

"Lovely restaurant with a bar in the back (see: 'back bar'). Excellent, friendly service. Not the greatest selection of beers, but a good selection..."

Dustin Ooley

"Beautiful French restaurant with an amazing bar. One of the coziest places in Ballard with excellent food and drinks. Nice outdoor seating as well..."

Sins Of Wanderlust

"Excellent craft cocktails. The back bar is the spot to go. The bartender was quite knowledgeable and was able to suggest off menu drinks that he..."

Mike Sancrant

"Very trendy location. I like the interior design a lot. Lots of dark wood. The poulet roti was crispy and interesting but a bit over-spiced like..."

moshix

"If you're looking for a good place with reasonable prices, I recommend Bastille Cafe and Bar. It's got a upper class feel with out breaking the..."

Nicholas Myers

"Bastille is a French restaurant along the busy Stone road through Ballard, surrounded by a bunch of bars and local shops. There is a lot of seating,..."

Matt Perrone

"Love the croque madame, my friend got the lamb belly, which is also very tasty. Only problem is the sale and the lamb belly feels a bit too salty...."

Xiao Li

"After visiting the Ballard farmer's market we were welcomed with a patio table (we had a reservation). The food was delicious, as were the drinks...."

Mme Kerrie “KMC” Chabot

"Bastille is an excellent French Bistro. Their brunch is always satisfying and reasonably priced, and their cocktails are superb! The duck confit is..."

Christopher Walker

"All the tacos were delicious, my fav was the chorizo potato n goat cheese one. The tostada was ok but not for 10 bucks tbh. The drinks were great,..."

Ari

"Nice place. Good vibes. I liked their drinks. Staff is friendly and..."

siddanth rai

"A lovely hidden local gem! I don’t frequent QA much but heard about their Home Alone theme during the holidays and had to make the trek down and it..."

Cindy Tien

"Incredible food and drink! I ordered the In The Air Tonight and the Ultimate Munchywrap. Quality of the food and drink were great. The wait staff was..."

Brett Galus

"This is my favorite bar in Seattle so it is about time I write a review. I come here often and when I tell you I dream about the crunchywraps, I am..."

Samantha Blakeley

"Moved in right across the street and MY GOD is this my new favorite place! I cannot rave enough about the service, quality of drinks, and even the..."

Reagan Somers

"Adorable maximalist tiki/travel vibes. Great vegan and non-alcoholic..."

Melissa Murray

"Nice place, great cocktails and food, friendly service. Enjoyed trying the crunchy wrap, churros and cherry pie. Would have returned if we'd had more..."

Ruth BJ

"Amazing cocktail bar with a fun and rotating menu of drinks. They also have a small kitchen that pumps out some tasty taco-bell-dupe foods. This is a..."

Tristan Ingold

"Excellent cocktails, amazing staff, great atmosphere with lots of cozy seating. The bar stools are super comfortable. Get the truffle almonds if..."

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True North Roasting House

85/100 (5 ratings)

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"Both their nitrogen cold brew and hot coffee are out of this world. Truly the best flavors. If you’re searching for the best coffee in Seattle,..."

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Nick Paden

Luc Restaurant

85/100 (1892 ratings)

"Visited based on a recommendation and I must say I am glad I know of this venue now. A quaint little cafe with a generous outdoor seating; perfect..."

Vrunda

"I was with a large party and we were well taken care of. (Gratuity included in the bill) The food was great. Great steak, seafood and fries. The..."

Bob

"The sad news first: Luc is closing at the end of August due to losing their lease. Get in if you can. This is French comfort food blended with..."

Christopher Walker

"Great brunch spot that takes reservations! The food was delicious and the service was great. Plenty of street parking available around the..."

Martina Lasrado

"Basic, warm interior with comfort french food. We enjoyed the french onion soup and beef bourguignon. Meet in beef bourguignon was melt in your mouth..."

Carolyn Smith

"Had an enjoyable enough meal and everything was well executed, but didn't find it mindblowing for the price. I'll still be sad to see it go..."

Alex Zhou

"Been there several times including have brunch, happy hour, as well as dinner. Foods are in high..."

Brenda Choi

"Great place to celebrate re-opening. Asparagus two ways...both..."

Wendy Cranfill

"Steak frittes, charcuterie, pot de creme, and everything else on the menu is excellent. great service..."

Paul Mccrary

"Favourite Croque Madame in the Seattle area. Luc is consistently good, both food and the..."

Christopher Zoli

"Had a lovely steak dinner there on valentine's day. Great food and presentation. The steak was great but not the best we've had. Was about 120 for a..."

Samuel Bassong

"The staff was amazing and friendly. The food was delightful and lovely. I will miss this establishment..."

Jessica Norgard

"Luc is a really solid restaurant choice. I don’t think you could really go wrong eating there. I’ve never had any food that wasn’t really..."

Don Coyner

"Wine was delicious. Cheese plate was tasty. Limited menu for dinner but fries and asparagus are good small bites to eat. Outside seating was warm...."

Alex Boerum

"Loved the whole experience and the food was..."

Katie Gropp Lierman

"I always enjoy coming here, very nice setting. I would recommend for special occasions, romantic or with family. Not a kid setting. Great drinks and..."

Heather Wilson

"The brunch is wonderful! The atmosphere is a slightly upscale cafe vibe. They have just the right size menu, specialty coffees and cocktails, a..."

Megan Robitaille

"Probably the best food you'll ever eat. A symphony of simplicity. Clear flavours combined with outstanding meats and only the freshest ingredients..."

Will Perry

L'oursin

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"I had a chance to try this place out recently and I think that it has some really great things about it that you should also be checking out! Their..."

Kristina Keyser

"Enjoyed delicious French food from a new restaurant in town. Feels like I'm back in A Parisian bistro. The baked oysters and the artic char were..."

Trang Mimi Hoang

"My first time to dine here. Just fabulous. Now I have another restaurant to add to my favorites. My dessert was outstanding. Escargot was perfect...."

Shirley Kerbo

"The food and service at this place is AMAZING ! You have to try the mulled wine drink that they have. I have returned here a couple of times just..."

Aron Shaw

"Amazing my new fave! We enjoyed every thing we ordered. The Lentil Salad and the Chocolate mousse are both my new faves. Mary was the best waitress...."

Elle Lochelt

"Perfect evening. Great cocktail list, imaginative and perfectly prepared seafood--char tartar and rockfish with Dungeness crab veloute--so good! ..."

Ellen Malmon

"Absolutely fantastic, from start to finish. The folks at L'Oursin are lovely, the natural wine selection is wonderfully curated, and the food is..."

Sarah Eve Rolnick

"Top notch in every way. Exceptional food, cocktails, and amazing natural wine program. Beautiful, hip, warm, and friendly. One of the best..."

Elyas Beria

"Extraordinary cocktails and food made by some of the most talented people in Seattle. We're blessed to have a restaurant of this calibre in our city...."

Marco Haines

"Une cuisine moderne et soignée. Que des produits frais cuisinés devant vous ! Une équipe du tonnerre..."

Marie-Agnès Hérout

"I've been several times and always leave feeling like the world is my..."

Anu Elford

"As a French bistro, L'Oursin is not what one would expect in terms of atmosphere and feeling. From its location to its accommodations it comes..."

Jo Henderson

"This restaurant has an authentic French bistro vibe. Staff so kind and attentive and the wine is great. Love their Hawaii grilled shrimp, and..."

Zhuo Z

"Fantastic little restaurant. The food is amazing. The drinks are delightful. Service is top notch. Really can't complain. Menu is small, which is..."

Blue Jae

"The main dish (cassoulet) was delicious but both desserts (strawberries ice cream and mousse au chocolat) weren’t very good. They charged 20%..."

Jiayi Chen

"After our most recent trip here this place is going in the regular rotation. Perfect blend of neighborhood brasserie and dinner seating. The chef's..."

Tim Kraska

"This is by far my favorite restaurant in Seattle! This is my 4th visit & I can’t say enough that the chicken was the best roasted chicken I’ve..."

Nicole Simbulan

"A very pleasant dining experience. Servers were attentive and very kind. The food was excellent and hearty portions for the price. I would love to..."

Esmeralda Botello

"I’m so serious, this was the best chicken I’ve had in my life ❤️ get the half chicken with morels in sherry sauce, it is so, so delicious. My..."

Katherine Lyle

"Fourth visit. Very well prepared French bistro with excellent service team. Enjoyed the seafood here(prawns, tuna, scallop,..."

Yunan Zhang

"Good food but pricy and noted the 20% compulsory..."

WQM

"L'Oursin offers an elevate dining experience in a rather simple and down-to-the-earth space. There is nothing particularly striking about the menu,..."

Alexandr Moroz

"Classic French bistro style eatery with the comfortable feel and eats taking on a PNW edge to it. This Seattle classic has been serving great food..."

Justin Anderson

"Fine dining quality food in an unpretentious setting. Sat at the bar and had a truly delicious dinner. They offer some really interesting wines by..."

Claire Darchicourt

"The front of the house was outstanding. The decor manages to emulate the dingy, smoke covered walls of Paris without the smoke smell. The food was..."

Jason Watson

"Came here for dinner on a Saturday night, had a great time. They have a huge wine list (including an orange wine - didn't order it though) and a..."

Jenn Chin

"We had a magical New Year's Eve meal last night. We were blown away by the quality, creativeness, and beauty of the six-course prix-fixe and wine..."

Katie Blandford-Levy

"Inside of L'Oursin, is a place called Old Scratch. It has delicious food, between chicken, tofu, brisket and burgers - it's totally worth trying them..."

Matt Perrone

"The burger special at the bar is fantastic. Don't skimp, treat yourself to the duck fat fries, too. Quick, delightfully friendly service, delicious..."

Christopher Walker

"My partner and I visited on a Sunday for the prix fixe menu and left very satisfied. I couldn't get enough of the in house bread and butter and..."

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