Location: Seattle
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Washington, United States Food Guide: 4 French food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Seattle
Find out what French restaurants to try in Seattle. In Seattle you simply can’t skip the Central Public Library – a modern architectural marvel of glass grids, unusual shapes, and a “book spiral” that climbs four stories. Stroll over to Pike Place Market to visit the original Starbucks and play catch with a fishmonger. In the heart of the city lies Chihuly Garden and Glass, which will dazzle you with its colorful and delicate works. Glide to the top of the Space Needle for panoramic views of the surrounding mountain ranges and Puget Sound.
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1. Le Pichet
Overall Ratings
4 based on 576 reviews
Reviewed By Rumples
Whenever Iâm missing France, I head Downtown to cozy, casual Le Pichet, near Pike Place Market, for lunch. The ambiance reminds me of the bistros I frequent in Paris; the mostly light fare has always been authentic; and I consider the service to be exemplary. My most recent visit proved to be no exception.I entered close to 1 p.m. on a weekday and was surprised to see so many vacant tables and only a few customers eating at the bar. Usually the place is quite crowded, inside and outside on the sidewalk patio. But I usually come on weekends and during periods when the tourists have hit Seattle in full force. My late September visit resulted in a much quieter atmosphere and even more attentive service than usual.The server, perhaps a owner, greeted me warmly with a French accent, invited me to sit at any table and gave me a menu, water and a description of the daily special (quiche). I could not decide between a baguette with French ham and gruyere and a green salad with hazelnuts so ordered both. These have always been my favorite choices here, and I was not disappointed. The baguette was as good or better than those I have eaten in France and the salad was extremely fresh with a generous helping of nuts. The attentive server ensured that my water glass was always full.When the check came, it had a 20 percent service charge added to the total. Many Seattle restaurants adopted this policy after the minimum wage in the city was raised considerably. Le Pichet, however, has a note on the check to customers about the charge. It invites those, who do not consider the percentage in line with the service received, to ask for it to be removed.
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2. Loulay Kitchen & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 503 reviews
Named for Chef Thierry Rautureau's hometown of Saint Hilaire de Loulay in France, Loulay Kitchen & Bar marries the French influence of his upbringing with modern twist and sensibility to provide an accessible dining experience for everyone.
Reviewed By Michael B
Our large family group (8 adults, 4 children) enjoyed a delightful dinner, around a nice big table in the spacious mezzanine area.Although the menu is limited, it caters to most tastes; likewise, the wine list caters to most tastes and pockets. Most of our dishes were interesting and full of flavour, although the crab 'gazpacho' was a bit disappointing, with the crab overwhelmed by the tomato flavours.The service was quite outstanding â very efficient, friendly and helpful. Although not inexpensive, Loulay offers reasonable value.
3. Place Pigalle Restaurant and Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 416 reviews
Reviewed By Memo_BillV
Place Pigalle has an attractive setting off the main concourse in the Pike Place Market near Pike Street, with a welcoming ambience, comfortable seating arrangements and a beautiful view. The menu is filled with interesting selections made with fresh local ingredients using French and other culinary traditions to provide an amazing array of very interesting dishes. We chose the Duck Breast and Northwest Bouillabaisse and split a Washington Apple and Belgian Endive salad. Guy was our server and he was superbâvery professional and helpfulâwith a good sense of humor. He gave us time to enjoy our meal, helped with our wine selections, which were excellent, attended to our requests and contributed to a most enjoyable evening. My ratings are based on my assessment of how well the personnel do what the owner expects them to do. I rated our experience as outstanding. Iâm already thinking about another visit to Place Pigalle to try the Octopus and Country Sausage.
4. Cafe Campagne
Overall Ratings
4 based on 973 reviews
Since 1994, Café Campagne has built a regional and national reputation as Seattle's foremost classic French restaurant. Located just along the historic Post Alley of the Pike Place Market, we offer a dining experience that is exceptional in traditional fo
Reviewed By John S
So glad we decided to have breakfast here- it was not cheap - but it was excellent. On a pleasant morning we were able to sit on the terrace and glimpse the world going by. My wife (as always) opted for a cooked breakfast- this time the oeufs brouilles. It was a plate full and she said the scrambled egg was cooked âjust rightâ. I couldnât go past the house made granola with yoghurt and strawberries- perfect. I would definitely have this again. I love the mix of textures and flavours. Excellent espresso coffee with a decorative twist of lemon on my spoon. Friendly and efficient service. Very happy customers.
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