Le Gourmand
Seattle, WA 98107
Phone: (206) 784-3463
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- 6th Avenue Northwest
- Hours:
- Wed-Sat 5:30pm-10pm
Message from Le Gourmand
Food for one who is fond of delicate fare
- Organic local ingredients
- French food and wines
- Cozy, romantic setting
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Editorial Review for Le Gourmand – by Allison Austin
The Scene
Master Chef Bruce Naftaly's labor of love has proven enduringly timeless: Since 1985, this tidy French restaurant's unassuming sweetness, expert service and divine culinary precision have held diners captive. Delicate wall murals create a wonderfully light feeling that belies the building's slightly forbidding exterior.
The Food
Naftaly's fastidious use of local, seasonal produce translates into a touch of revelation within each dish: A twinge of basil in the peach sauce adorning the young rabbit loin; local Merlot pressings that urge the beef tenderloin sauce to greater depths. Appetizers are just as ambitious--especially the smooth rabbit-liver pate or the sole-and-shrimp mousseline. Despite the considerable fuss, Naftaly's art comes across as down-to-earth and approachable.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasPastry Chef Sara Naftaly's desserts are among the best in the city. The tart, homemade lemon ice cream is particularly excellent, as is the creme brulee, with a burnt crust that tastes like toasted marshmallows.
What to DrinkNaftaly keeps the wine safely in the $30-$40 range, with several bargains among them.
User Reviews for Le Gourmand
10/06/2008 Posted by Morphues79
I was in a party of 6 and we had a terrible dining experience. The host/food server was terribly slow at best. The food was bland and the atmosphere was dismal. A large party near our table was also loud and pretty much overruling the entire restaurant's atmosphere. Food was decent, but not as excellent as I had hoped. It did not live up to all the hype. Our party is in agreement that your money is better spent elsewhere.
Pros: Modern decor, White interior, Cool restroom
Cons: Subpar cuisine, almost laughable.
10/06/2008 Posted by RandomNights
Food was mediocre. I was with a friend for dinner and service was extremely slow and terrible. We noticed that there was preferential treatment for return guests, but there was no such engagement with new guests. I think you have to be in a "club" to be served well here. The terrible service did not add to the flavor of the foods. Do not even consider going to this restaurant.
Pros: None
Cons: Small, Crowded, Noisy, Unfriendly staff.
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