Le Gourmand

A gastronomical disaster, a waste of time !. Chose Le gourmand because of the reputation and the fresh and local ingredients. What a disappointment. ! Started with Terrine de Lapin, unrecognizable lump of very cold tasteless "thing", The blintzes were good but hey we were so hungry ! Cold bread was served by a distracted server. The entrees were no better , the Paupiettes de saumon were very small bites of salmon wrapped with some bits of fish, it was overcooked. The Halibut also overcooked was served with a bowl of unseasoned vegetables in their own cooking water ? at least that's what I hope it was.

Three dishes were served with the very same sauce !

The service was slow and unattentive even though I was able to observe the wait staff eating through the kitchen porthole window while we were waiting for food or refills or even an update on the food.

Too disgusted to eat dessert we left.

Bad night at Le Gourmand ?... maybe but when you are charging $40 per entree you cannot have a bad night. Mediocre at best and really overpriced !

The decor is nice .…

Outstanding French Cuisine (in Washington!!!). 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.…

Best neiborhood restaurant in seattle. 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.…

Best ever ... 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

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