Onion soup at a relaxed downtown bistro, cassoulet in Post Alley, a table chosen for its view at Pike Place: French dining here comes in many moods. To find a French restaurant in Seattle, start at Pike Place Market, where Cafe Campagne, Place Pigalle and Maximilien sit close together, then branch out to charcuterie at Le Pichet downtown, modern French-American cooking at Le Coin in Fremont, and Toulouse Petit in Queen Anne and L'Oursin to round out a strong shortlist.
Where to Look First
The market area is the heart of French dining in the city, with several long-running rooms just a short walk from one another. Pair dinner with a stroll past some of the city's best-known Seattle landmarks, and when you are ready to venture beyond downtown, Fremont and Queen Anne each give you a good reason to head north.
Pike Place Market and Downtown Bistros
Cafe Campagne
Slip into Post Alley at Pike Place to find Cafe Campagne, which has been welcoming diners since 1994 with the feel of a classic Parisian cafe. Brunch here draws a steady crowd, and if you are craving hearty, traditional cooking, order the cassoulet, one of the kitchen's signatures.
