French cuisine: the best places to taste it in Seattle

Joli

"Best mussels dish I've ever had... felt like I was transported to a beach campfire on Hood Canal. Perfect NW flavors with slightly smokey potatoes,..."

Michael Maslowski

Christopher Lopez

"I had the pate sandwich which I recommend if you want something very French and flavorful. I also had the raspberry mille feuille which is..."

Viraj Patel

"Delicious fresh bakery items. My personal favorite is the almond croissant with a latte. Quaint place to enjoy a warm drink and a..."

Kendall Shook

"Came from Florida to visit my brother. He brought us the most wonderful, exquisite pastries I can remember ever tasting and seeing. Delicious! I..."

Ellie Martyn

"First impression: I opened their door on a brisk gray morning to the scent of warm butter and fresh bread. The mocha I had was fairly good, featuring..."

Victor Cannestro

"Delicious pastries, well made coffee, a real treat to be there. I went there on accident and it was the best surprise ever. Got some coffee and yummy..."

Bipitee Bopityboo

"Everything I tried at Le Fournil over the course of several days was amazing: a variety of tarts (the passion fruit was especially great!), raspberry..."

John Corkery

"Stopped in with a couple of my friends we’re all from out of town . The staff was very friendly and helpful with recommendations. I got the chicken..."

Lamar P

"Pastries and coffee are fine. Service is a bit abrupt. Vehicle traffic on Eastlake Ave E can be heavy. On 7/31/2023 afternoon it was quite warm and..."

Ben Slivka

"Get the breakfast special! What an amazing croissant sandwich. They also have amazing pastries. If you are looking for a quick breakfast spot, look..."

Evan

"Amazing French bakery! Delicious sandwiches and pastries. We especially love the chocolate..."

Laura Zoeller

Place Pigalle Restaurant And Bar

82/100 (2535 ratings)

"French, white table cloths, warm and inviting. Comfort food and great cocktails. It was my first visit and I will be back. Everything was so nice..."

Paul Lorenz

"I love this restaurant, it's a hidden GEM in Pike Market. The view and atmosphere were impressive. The staff was very gentlemanly and experienced...."

Aimee Shen

"Hidden Gem! View, food and staffs were all terrific! Detail review is followed. •View If you get a seat by the window, you’ll get to enjoy..."

Jieun Yoon

"Wow - I loved this place! The food was beyond impressive. Specifically, the escargot and French onion soup. We could’ve ordered 3 more orders of..."

Saigim Garcia

"Indeed a truly hidden GEM!!! It is a little restaurant, inside Pike Place Market, part of Seattle's history. It is behind the place were they through..."

Melina Juarez

"The only place to eat in Pike Market! Excellent food and service, the crab cakes are awesome. The view is unmatched. I no longer live in Seattle, but..."

Alison Burt

"We ended up going here because it was the only restaurant open after 5 PM on a Friday evening. It’s hidden behind some of the other shops at..."

Courtney Langlois

"This was one of my favorite dining experiences. Food was incredible, service was beyond amazing and the vibe was so good! Would highly recommend..."

Brittany Salem

"Absolutely beautiful place. It's wonderfully tucked away and a real treat to visit. The view is so relaxing. The owner was so nice. I would..."

Mindy Fruhmann

"This cozy French restaurant is tucked inside Pike Place, overlooking the sound. We stopped by for lunch after a tour at the pike place market. Window..."

Leminal

The Tin Table

82/100 (1339 ratings)

"Right next to Molly moon. This place is on the 2nd floor , just directly up the stairs through the set of double doors. It is about 15 steps (evenly..."

Lily Yee

"So…I forgot to take photos of the cocktails and food. The blackened chicken was spectacular. The Mahi mahi was delicious but still preferred the..."

Steffen GO

"It's hard to say whether I valued the service or food more as both were excellent. The host was quick to attend to me and found a perfect for a..."

Chad Harbertson

"AWESOME RESTAURANT!!! It has such a great atmosphere, the wait staff was oh so cool and friendly and the food was amazing! Also, the cocktails are..."

Blair Drechsel (NOC_NightHawk)

"Second time dining last night and everything was perfect. The staff was very upbeat and energetic, the food was delicious (the cooks know what..."

Patrick Orr

"Best place in Capitol Hill for cocktails and they have an amazing brunch menu! I also like to have dinner here and enjoy their seasonal menu changes...."

Jen Duntz

"Delicious food for both dinner and happy hours. Relaxed environment and friendly staff. Most recent visit on nov 2019. Delicious pork chops and steak..."

Yizu Lulu Yeh

"A hidden wonderland for delicious modern American cuisine. Rather upscale dining, and the bonus is to see the ball dance crowd. Full liquor..."

K Aerie

"Though I typically come here for drinks, they also have exquisite food. The clientele is never sketchy, and the staff is superb. I've been coming..."

Jeremy Espinoza

"Great place. Attentive waitstaff and really good intimate atmosphere. I ordered the rib eye, absolutely delicious, better than a steak house. The..."

Faith A

"The Tin Table has moved next door into the dance hall and is taking social distancing seriously. They’ve adopted phone ordering and plenty of..."

John Ehrhardt

"Above and beyond service and fantastic food! If you eat cheese, get the cheese plate here at least once. Also the gnocci is something..."

Mel C

"The food is simple, traditional and well executed. The service is exceptional, which elevates the experience. I would love if they had more vegan..."

Ritika Rao

"Tin Table is consistently great: wonderful location, cozy atmosphere that feels special partly because of proximity to happy dancers, inviting,..."

Evita May

"Fantastic service. Food was delicious-- drinks as well, if a bit pricey. A few vegetarian options. Kitchen open till 11ish, so good for late..."

Erik Thiel

"It was amazing. Everything we ate and drank was so tasty. The service was fantastic. Highly..."

Joon Park

"Awesome food, wine, and cocktails but even better service. Looking for the perfect wine pairing just ask the staff. My favorite neighborhood gem...."

Andy Stubbs

La Creperie Voila

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place has the best crepes. If you love French cuisine, then you must try this place out for breakfast! The mixed berry crepe is to die for. The..."

S Aaron

"Yummy crepes! They sell both sweet and savory options. They are a bit overpriced but that is typical with any crepe place in the US. They also sell..."

Nina Chepovska

"Fast service! Extremely delicious. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys crepes, savory or..."

Jared g

"Convenient place to get awesome crepes in downtown Seattle. I got the nutella crepe with strawberry and banana and would 100% recommend. The staff is..."

Stefon Pleski

"The crepes here are freshly made before your eyes. They have both sweet and savory dishes, with a good variety of ingredients for each. Chicken, ham,..."

Trinity Quirk

"I’ve been eating here since 2013, and have never been disappointed. The employees are delightful, funny, and don’t adhere to the “customer..."

Kendra Joy

"The Dark Chocolate Crepe is a must try. I tried it on vist to Seattle in November of 2018 and now that I have moved to Seattle I eventually made it..."

JebidiahMann

"The best crepes I've ever had in the US. I always make a point of visiting La Creperie Voila when I'm in the area, and they never disappoint. My..."

S A

"First time having a Crepe and it was outstanding, I did the sweet today. I am in Seattle for a month for work, I will definitely be back to try a..."

Jaime B

"Stopped here for a bite during a run around downtown while I was visiting. The breakfast options were so delicious that I'm going to make this a new..."

Ryan Engel

"Just in front of the convention center this stall has amazing made to order crepes. Reasonably priced. The strawberries on my crepe were fresh. Lemon..."

David Annis

"It's right outside one of the main doors of the convention center, so it can be crowded, and they can only cook 2 crepes at a time. However, they..."

Rebecca Teed

"This is a delicious, quick, and inexpensive crêperie. They have both sweet and savory crepes, as well as a selection of baked goods. I got a sweet..."

Jordan Rubenstein

"When I find myself working near the Convention Center I inevitably end up eating lunch or dinner here. The savoury crepes are my favorite however I..."

Salimufari

"Very good! I had the Normandie crepe and it was delicious. The prices weren't too bad either. The line was really long because we were at a big..."

Robin H

"The best Crepe I've ever had. Rebecca is a master at this craft and I was delighted with each one, savory or sweet. My group and I partook several..."

Viola Lola

Moonrise Bakery

Gainsbourg

82/100 (1008 ratings)

"A great cozy little place with a French flare. While there was nothing vegetarian under the entrees these two vegetarians put together a great dinner..."

Leo Baldwin

"I was so blown away by the food there. Brussel sprout dish was so simple but yet so flavorful. Thank you for great food and wonderful..."

Paul Charoensri

"Great food, and even better service. THIS is the place I miss the most, since moving 400 miles from Seattle. Steve, Duncan, Megan....I miss..."

Chip Veatch

"Great food, people and atmosphere!!! Love it and highly recommend it, one of my favorite places to..."

Shayna Besch

"Love this place. Funky vibe, great cocktails, delicious food. The poutine, mushrooms and Brussels sprouts are favs and the duck confit is a dream...."

Rebecca Love Gerondale

"Great cocktails, excellent food, and exceptional..."

Seumas Gagne

"Absolute favorite in Seattle my first stop every..."

Adam J Carroll

"Love this place! Great little spot for a good dinner and a yummy..."

Lara Davis

"It was good... And I hate everything. Service ...Fare... FOOD BOOZE STAFF... ..."

Mike Bloch

"Food was overcooked, which resulted in a tough exterior of the duck, making it difficult to eat. Butternut Squash was creamy and delicious. Bread was..."

Jiayi Chen

"Hands down the best French onion soup in Seattle, no questions. Place is always packed so be prepared to wait outside if you show up during peak..."

Brandy M

"Went on recommendation and was not disappointed! The burger was delicious, and with the pairing of the fries (love mine crunchy) and homemade garlic..."

Anna Palij

"Always solid. Soulful place with consistent good food and service. Always get the French onion soup. Steak and frites great. Lots of tasty cocktails..."

Sean Pisoni

"Triple excellent. I had the beet salad and poutine, both of which were super flavorful. I would definitely go out of my way for food that good...."

Daniel Slick

"The French Dip with Gruyere was the best I've had since moving to Seattle. Maybe the best I've had ever. The French Onion Au Jus was absolutely..."

Joe Burks

"The food is really good here, I love the atmosphere. The food does take a little while to come out, but well worth the time if you have it. Tables..."

Becky Swanson

"Great food, great ambiance, one of the coolest spots I've been to in a while. The cocktails were next level, too. Don't come for a fancy evening. We..."

Elena Siegman

"Review update: this restaurant is not family friendly. Please take your ID and be over 21 years old. Good French restaurant. If there is the sixth..."

75

"Pleasantly surprised! Their happy hour food was all very satisfying and decently priced as well. The duck confit was not on HH and it was enjoyable..."

Ben Jams

"High quality food prepared in simple ways. Usually have some regulars on the menu with some rotating specials. Start with the bread and butter it's..."

Brian Turner

"the duck poutine was so good the second person in a human centipede wouldn't be mad. staff is always gorgeous and we love..."

Matt Oak

"The vibes here were great. It felt very moody and they had decent happy hour options. The menu is extremely limited, as someone with a gluten allergy..."

Kathryn Sheehan

"Had a bottle of good inexpensive Bordeaux here. Nice atmosphere (it’s inspired by serge Gainsbourg so it’s gotta have some degree of coolness..."

Tom Nitroy

"Small bar and restaurant with informal crowd and service. Menu is short but..."

Raj Sadanand

"My favorite restaurant in Seattle, we keep coming back! Great cocktails, delicious food - we usually get the steak fries, the croque Madame, the..."

Amy Wheeless

"Hidden gem. Serge Gainsboug was a controversial performer even for France so I was surprised to see a restaurant dedicated to him in Seattle. Fun..."

james skinner

Bistro Shirlee

"Great new spot for Renee Erickson. More casual setting for her same great food. French bistro feeling with classic northwest favorites such as fish..."

Justin Anderson

"Cute little french bistro beside BGT trail. Me and my husband walked in one afternoon for brunch and enjoyed brunch menu served. My hubby loved his..."

Pranati Shrivastava

"The menu isn't extensive but the quality of the dishes means that whatever you choose will be great. The space is bright and airy with Renee..."

Hannelore Ohaus

"Bistro Shirlee is a great addition to the Sea Creatures group of restaurants by Renee Erickson. I visited on Mother’s Day Sunday and while the..."

Andrew Lee

"Went here for valentine's day. Great spot and amazing prefix menu. Wine was excellent and would definitely go here..."

Nick Sullivan

"Staff: extremely professional and customer service oriented. Food: Great presentation, delicious but just be aware that portions are european sized..."

Infantile Bambino

"Bistro Shirlee is a great new location from Renee Erickson. French bistro atmosphere with comforting favorites deliciously executed to perfection...."

Michael Rennaker

"What a perfect find! We wandered into Bistro Shirlee with our two dogs - they were so hospitable in seating us on the patio and serving us the BEST..."

Madeline Orem

Grand Central Bakery

79/100 (349 ratings)

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French

"Lovely spacious bakery and cafe with plenty of seating (outdoor picnic tables available too) and nice environment for reading or working a while...."

Anna Baatz

"One of my Seattle bakery faves! The pull apart sticky bun and almond croissant are two of the best bakery items I've ever had. We really loved the..."

Kristin Luttrell

"Great coffee and pastries. My daughter had a spice latte and said it was the best she’d ever had. Got there right at closing so we missed out on..."

Jeffrey Kind

"Nice bakery with tasty goods, from artisan to sandwich loaves, and decent (not perfect or excellent) croissants. Great croissants haven't yet found..."

Carol Jacobs-Carre

"Excellent neighborhood bakery! We tried a ham & leak quiche, chocolate croissant, ham and cheese croissant and a sticky bun, all of them were great...."

Felipe Murtinho

"A perfect suburban bakery and cafe! This little gift from Grand Central Bakery is a delightful addition to the neighborhood of Bryant, Wedgewood,..."

Viren Aggarwal

Crepe De France

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great crepes, very smooth delicious. We had the savory ham and Swiss, a strawberry and whipped cream, and a Nutella all were yummy! Definitely will..."

Graymander

"I've been coming here for over 25 years and so love it, a visit - or multiple visits is a ritual for every visit to Seattle. I've been bringing..."

Laura Wipper

"I have been to this crepe place many different times in many different seasons. I've had a savory crepe in the fall and a sweet crepe in the spring...."

Kimberley Mariko

"Like Visiting an Old Friend. Pike Place Market's eateries and vendors come and go over the years, but my visit to Crepe de France for lunch yesterday..."

Bob's Stomach

"You just have to do it. I dragged my husband all the way through the market for this. Our son had a crepe with Nutella and tried to lick his plate...."

V Williams

"OMG!!! Soooo good. Portions are LARGE so share. We shared the vegetarian which had a delicious and slightly spicy basil sauce. Then shared the crepe..."

April

"Good.. The crepes themselves are incredible, though i must admit i wasn't bowled over by the crepe du jour that i ordered - basically a western..."

Mike

"Best crepes in Seattle. Pain to go to the market and their prices are steep but you get alot of food and they are good..."

Mike

"We asked for a basic Nutella & Strawberry crepe! I would say that it would even pass for a mean Chipotle 🌯😂 It was great! We will be back for..."

Daniel Nyiri

"Don't hesitate! Just go! They have the best crepes ever! We came here on a Saturday and we went back the very next day, Sunday, to have some more...."

Vi Lopez

"Stopped in for a quick brunch and was pleasantly surprised by how great the food was. We ordered the Crepe de dinde a lail, (savory turkey) and,..."

Michael Ellingson

"Expensive but scrumptious crepes right in the middle of Pike Place market. The mushrooms in the ham and Swiss crepe were very fresh. The strawberry..."

Ryan Ebert

"This is one of our favorite locations to eat a late breakfast or lunch. The staff are very nice. The food is excellent and the servings are..."

Jon (Worldcommander)

"Crepe Aux Fraises Chocolat. Hands down the best crepe I have ever had. The crepe seemed to explode with vibrant strawberries and chocolate. It was..."

Darian Willis

"Great small café inside The Pike Market. The crepes were delish. The service was..."

Cecilia Saenz

"Fantastic crepes. I have always enjoyed any option I get here. Also, hood price to serving sizes. Worth visiting if you're in the..."

Robert Tiller

"The crepes here are really, really good. We had the #16. Really good gluten free options. It is cash..."

Andrew Bailey

"I don’t live in Seattle anymore but have to make this a stop on any trip I make out (usually multiple times if I’m being honest). I’ve been..."

Lauren Reyes

"I got the salmon crepe and tried some of my friend’s strawberry crepe. They were both very delicious! The salmon was flavorful and went well with..."

Amy Lim

"Great place that I've been going to for years! The food is delicious and the staff is always friendly. I would normally put a five star rating, but..."

Hallister Stephenson

"Our hot mochas were wonderful and hit the spot on this chilly day ! The strawberry crepe was huge and so delicious, just melted in your mouth ! A..."

Dee Hinman

"Delicious crepes with both savoury and sweet options. Whether you are stopping by for a quick meal, need a tasty snack, or have a sweet tooth..."

Gabriel Fung

"This being our first visit to Pike's Market my wife was excited to try the crepes from this unassuming store front. My wife ordered the strawberry..."

Charles Fisher

Cafe Presse

74/100 (1413 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We went here for our anniversary dinner on a Sunday, due to sudden change of plans and no reservations available anywhere else. We were lucky to find..."

Pranati Shrivastava

"Did a search for great brunch spots in Seattle. This place was located in the Capital Hill district and did not disappoint. The coffee was just ok..."

Kyle Kutter

"Delicious casual French dining. This place has been on my list for a while, and I'm so sad they are closing soon because now I wish I had more..."

Emily Sakaguchi

"Café Presse is a great all day cafe with good food and wine options. Nice selection of cheese as well. They always have games on, so it’s the..."

Vrunda

"This is a great french cafe with coffee from cafe Vita. The croque madame was delicious and other items looked great. They also include the service..."

Seth T

"First time having a Croque Madame and I fell in love. Hope my future ones are just a great as this one. Also had a latte and a hot chocolate. Both..."

Ramiro Alejandro Restrepo

"There you find a genuine bit of the French feel in the place. Simple yet attentiveness to detail. In our case, after a few smaller dishes, we had the..."

Alan Singer

"A very cute French style Cafe, located in Capitol hill. I got the chicken liver terrine baguette sandwich and my girlfriend got the bacon salad. The..."

Aviv Weinstein

"Cafe Presse is the perfect cafe. It has breakfast, lunch and dinner food all the time, some casual some fancy some snacky. If you just want chocolate..."

Angel Latterell

"An understandably sought after gem of Seattle, Cafe Presse is the place to be if you want a chic French atmosphere with a perfect European..."

Sarah Renee

Chez Daves

70/100 (2 ratings)

Restaurants

French

"It's a Seattle office building. Just wish I could find work there. Anybody need AP, AR or..."

Shannon Denton

"Always clean. Renovations at Two Union finally got done. Proximity to the highway doesn't make it any easier to commute to and from the building, but..."

Natalia De Los Rellez

"The office tower houses my dentist. The ease of moving through the building is appreciated. Lots of services and restaurants at the street and..."

Dennis LaMaster

"Very beautiful and nice place for downtown Seattle shopping especially during the Christmas..."

Dee Cooley

"Amazing stores food it's just an amazing place to visit walking distance from the hotel Sheraton Grand right in the city centre! of be ready to walk..."

Mari Brock

"Just walked by old seventies style..."

Pat E. Mooney II

"I work here and it's awesome to be in the main Seattle business district. The building is modern and tenant services is responsive when needed. The..."

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