Le Gourmand
Seattle, WA 98107
Phone: (206) 784-3463
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Fifth Avenue NW
- 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
09/21/2007 Posted by tomo1617
My wife and I recently went there to celebrate her birthday. We started off with the Cur Royale which was great. After that we ordered the salmon and the beef tenderloin. The wine steward was then supposed to suggest a wine for our selection but he had to be pulled away from another customer. It was obvious that we were the youngest couple there and the service reflected it. After getting the recommendations, the bottle was selected but took 20 minutes to be opened and we had to wait to eat our main course. Long but sad story short, the food was good but the service was sub-par.
Pros: Food
Cons: Wine service
07/11/2007 Posted by lolapop
My boyfriend took me to Le Gourmand for my birthday and it was one of the best experiences of our lives. It's small and cozy with romantic decor. I've been to other high end restaurants who serve 7 courses of sweet little nothings, but this food was amazing. To start, the chef used organic, locally grown, and in-season produce. That in itself would be enough for me, but every dish that came was both aromatic and beautiful. The wine was delicious. Even the owner came out to welcome us himself with a little conversation and a very pleasant smile. There's no better place to go for a special, romantic night out than Le Gourmand.
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