French Restaurants in Seattle, WA

“I’ve had one of the best fine dining experiences in Seattle here at Copine, even better than Canlis.

Seattle cuts loose to a lot of fine dining experiences, especially a lot of the restaurants here do not pay attention to detail, or service usually comes subpar. I would say Copine really focuses on the basics of making an experience for you, so it becomes a meaningful experience.

First and foremost, they have a great understanding of French cuisine. Everything tastes very delicate and well thought out. I definitely loved the steak and their meat dishes. I think the chef has way better understanding of cooking meat rather than seafood, so as someone who loves meat, this was an enjoyable meal.

How can I forget about their service! Their staff was thoroughly trained and very knowledgeable. I really loved all the wine pairings and hearing the thoughts behind. Service was above and beyond, and everyone was so kind to make my birthday dinner something special.

There are 2 fine dining restaurants I would recommend from now on: Copine and Cafe Juanita.“

“Provide high-quality local ingredients and creative dishes, with a comfortable atmosphere and attentive service.“

“Overall, a very solid experience. Some of their items blew me away and some were very meh.

Fair warning you will have to pay for bread, but ask your server if any of your other items you order come with bread because one of ours did and we also ordered the bread so we had so much leftover.

The French onion soup was out of this world. They use a veal broth instead of a beef and it gave it such a deep umami taste and I would say it’s one of the best FOS I’ve ever had. I will also say we had a charred prawn dish in a compound butter sauce that was so to die for. It almost tasted like a tikka masala sauce and paired so well with the bread (this was the dish we ordered that came with its own bread).

The biggest disappointment for us had to be the steak frites. They charge pretty hefty price for a rather cheap cut of meat (flank steak) but I was willing to bite because I’m a sucker for a steak frites. While many things on the menu were not overpriced for me this one absolutely was. You get a rather tough and cheap cut of meat for damn near 50 dollars. This is the only nice French restaurant I’ve been to that uses a flank steak for their steak frites and it’s honestly jarring. Mind you their only other steak entree was a 3 lb T-Bone priced at 175 which is impossible to share if you’re there as a couple. Avoid this entree and look at others.

Definitely not a bad spot for French in Seattle.“

“Bummer, been going for years to all of her restaurants. Food is excellent, ambiance is five stars. However, for the first time I felt very unwelcome here. My server couldn’t get me outta there faster. I had two kids with me, but they didn’t act up or anything and we had a 5.15 seating. Our server asked me for my whole order with drinks, and when dinner was over asked me if I wanted my check before she asked about dessert. I literally started thinking “do I know her from somewhere else? And does she not like me for some reason?” I had to ask for my dessert to go, as it felt like she didn’t want me to eat it there. Restaurant wasn’t even full when we left. Will put some space between me and whale wins for a while 😥“

“We always love it here. They have a great happy hour, and their menu selections are always very inventive. Last night they had a duck entrée that was to die for.“

“It's just fantastic. Ambiente encantador y comida deliciosa.“

“We happened to come across this spot last night and caught dinner and the show. Food was great, drinks were strong and the show was much fun! This cast killed it!“

“Our first night in Seattle and my husband found this gem! Excellent food and amazing wine. We sat at the bar with friendly patrons. The waiter made wonderful wine recommendations. The asparagus was AMAZING. Had a wonderful time and will come again and recommend to friends. A Seattle must go!“

“Nell’s is by far a gem of the Northwest. Their food and service have always been amazing and we just found their quarantine take out is no different. It’s one of those all time favorites where you have fun just reading the menu and then are giddy waiting for your meal. A must try venue that we are grateful to have in Greenlake!“

“Food was delicious with good service.“

“What a friendly, welcoming atmosphere with good, creative dishes! I was so impressed with the combination of fine dining and a comfortable, happy dining experience. I will be back in the fall for a football game and I will DEFINITELY pay another visit.“

“I never leave reviews but the dinner and service at The Garrison is outstanding! They have a newly expanded menu that was hard to choose from. Everything looked amazing… and it was! We got to eat in the newly remodeled back room that is absolutely stunning! The other noteworthy mention is the presentation of all of our dishes were thoughtful and very beautifully put together. Overall, love this addition to our Ballard neighborhood. Can’t wait to try brunch!“

“Great Seattle neighborhood restaurant. I wish I lived here so I could come here more often“

“Great place for brunch in Pike market, staff is very friendly and the food is delicious“

“Deliciosa comida Definitivamente. Súper recomendado. Visitar.“

“Wonderful show, high quality and so fun! The dinner was excellent and the drinks too“

“Everything was absolutely delicious. I cannot recommend the escargot highly enough. The salmon was the best I’ve had in a long time.“

“Still the best French baked goods in Seattle! Absolutely perfected the craft, even after 10 years!!!“

“Drinks a bit watered down but staff very personable and quick service“

“Family run (I think) and feel restaurant with good food and did not leave hungry. Total casual and easy to feel welcome. Home made food and daily specials. I got the feeling you could ask for alterations to meals and they would accommodate. Chef came out to make sure all was good and definitely knew the regulars. He treated everyone as a regular. Would recommend and will go back.“

“wonderful tasty bakery items ! Coffee was also excellent ! Enjoyed thoroughly. It would have more enjoyable if some sitting arrangements were provided .“

“Although finding parking is a bit of a challenge, this place did not disappoint. I chose a variety of items to try, the regular croissant, the chocolate hazelnut croissant, the pan au chocolat, and the Kouign amann. Each and everyone of them was amazing. Perfectly flaky and soft all at the same time, the flavors out of this world.“

“The Alhadeff Grill is the "high end" restaurant for South Seattle College's Culinary Arts School, which has turned out many fine chefs and cooks for many years now. The students do all prep, cooking and service...and a fine job they do. I came here with two old friends to see what was on the menu for lunch (that's all they serve) and to see how the school had changed. My wife and I used to live five blocks away and would eat here from time to time. Hadn't been here in nearly 30 years. Lunch is served from 11-1 Mon.-Thurs. while school is in session. Check the web site to be sure they're serving...and for reservations for large groups. Two of us had the well-chilled Vichyssoise (potato & leek) soup for an appetizer ($4.00). It was o.k., but not oniony enough for my taste (but then I make an excellent Vichyssoise!). For our entree', two of us had the Steelhead served over a cauliflower cake ($12.00). It was delicious, though a small portion. The fish was perfectly cooked...soft and flaky and served with a light broth that was somewhat soaked up by the light, tasty thin cauliflower cake. My other buddy had a very small lamb shank wrapped in something green (a veggie?). He never commented about it, so I suspect he may not have been terribly impressed. Only one of us ordered dessert, a dark chocolate tart. We all wanted to get a strawberry Zabaglione, but they ran out of ingredients. Total bill for my soup and fish was $18.00. All-in-all it was a fun luncheon and a chance to support the school and its students. The head chef/instructor visited all tables to chat with the diners. Service was excellent by a young first year student. One thing I truly appreciated was you could actually hear one another talk without shouting here. It's a quiet restaurant...the last of a dying breed. Sadly, the retail bakery wasn't open, so I couldn't stop in for the scrumptious baked goods I used to buy years ago. If you live in the southwest end of Seattle, you owe it to yourself and the students to check it out.“