Le Gourmand
Northwest produce earns bragging rights in the lush trappings of a master chef's sublime sauce.
(206) 569-5011
425 NW Market St
(at 6th Avenue Northwest)
Seattle,
WA
98107
47.6685
-122.3626
Neighborhoods: West Woodland, Ballard
Hours:
Wed-Sat 5:30pm-10pm
Price:
$$$
Last updated 4.30.09
What People Are Saying About Le Gourmand
The Owner
Le Gourmand
Owner
Le Gourmand is a gastronomical pleasure. Chef-Owners Bruce and Sara Naftaly craft organic Northwest ingredients into artful fare. We use local suppliers for our organic ingredients. Our menu items are quite flexible, so ask for substitutions, if necessary.
We also host private parties. Our extensive wine list includes French wines and local favorites.
Menu Highlights
Smooth savory pate of rabbit livers flavored with cognac, port and thyme
Blintzes filled wtih Sally Jackson's Sheep's Milk Cheese with chive butter sauce
King salmon fillet poached with a sauce of champagne, halibut stock, creme fraiche, fresh Sorrel and wind-dried salmon
Boeuf a la ficelle: Organically raised beef tenderloin steak simmered in stock, served with a cabernet pressings sauce, homemade mustard and marrow
Creme brulee with homemade brandied raspberries, chocolate and kirsch mousse
The Editor
Allison Austin
Citysearch
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.
User Reviews
avata
March 21, 2009
A great dining experience. The food was absolutely superb. Stinging nettles soup, scallops, pork chops, etc... the sauces were all unique and truly amazing. A very attentive and knowledgeable wait staff. If you're looking for standard fare, don't go here - - if you're looking for a memorable, intimate culinary experience look no further. Would definitely recommend.
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Chefrey
November 23, 2008
I frequently go out to eat, and I would say that Le Gourmand is one of the best overall dinning experiences I have had. I have heard about Le Gourmand's reputation for years, but hadn't gotten the chance to dine there until a few months ago. I will say I was a little thrown off by the decor when I walked though the door, it was very modern. I guess I was expecting something a little more rustic (like Le Pichet.) But after the initial shock, I understood what all the hype was about. Me and my girlfriend started with a wine cocktail and then went on to the 7 course tasting menu with wine flight. Our host/ sommelier brought us each course and explained the wine pairing with extreme knowledge of what he was doing (obviously a pro.) This was amazing service, and the fact that both me and my girlfriend were by far the youngest people in the restaurant shows they really do care. The service was great, but I go to a restaurant for the food, so as for the tasting menu, it was beautiful. Everything was amazing, and very thought out, from the rhubarb soup to the tea smoked sturgeon. Every course was fallowed by something that complemented the last perfectly, not confusing my taste buds with to much clutter or sudden changes. If you are looking for classic French you might be in for a bit of a twist, but I am sure you will leave happy. All in all I suggest giving Le Gourmand a try especially for the true foodie, and you don't have to deal with the hassle of downtown traffic to get there. Well done guys, and I hope to be in again soon.
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Joni83
November 22, 2008
Having to previouisly worked in Le gourmand .. have to say its by far the best place to dine in the entire city, both the ambiance and the food are perfectly matched. It's definetely worth a second visit if you didnt have a pleasant first one. cheers bruce and sarah johnny
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The Extras:
Pastry 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 Drink:
Naftaly keeps the wine safely in the $30-$40 range, with several bargains among them.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Visa, MasterCard
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Message from Le Gourmand
- Organic local ingredients
- French food and wines
- Cozy, romantic setting
Le Gourmand is a gastronomical pleasure. Chef-Owners Bruce and Sara Naftaly craft organic Northwest ingredients into artful fare. We use local suppliers for our organic ingredients. Our menu items are quite flexible, so ask for substitutions, if necessary.
We also host private parties. Our extensive wine list includes French wines and local favorites.
Menu Highlights
Smooth savory pate of rabbit livers flavored with cognac, port and thyme
Blintzes filled wtih Sally Jackson's Sheep's Milk Cheese with chive butter sauce
King salmon fillet poached with a sauce of champagne, halibut stock, creme fraiche, fresh Sorrel and wind-dried salmon
Boeuf a la ficelle: Organically raised beef tenderloin steak simmered in stock, served with a cabernet pressings sauce, homemade mustard and marrow
Creme brulee with homemade brandied raspberries, chocolate and kirsch mousse
