Brasserie Margaux
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: (206) 777-1990
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Fourth Avenue
- Hours:
- Sun-Sun 6:30am-10:30pm, 11am-2pm, 5pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Brasserie Margaux – by Jill Lightner
The Scene
More practical than glamorous, this restaurant (with adjoining bar) feels more like a favorite coffee shop than upscale dining room. Well-padded booths and wide armchairs make for cozy meals, while the tall windows overlooking the Cinerama provide a backdrop of excellent people-watching. Earnest servers are better with refills than they are with recommendations, but are quick with smiles, regardless.
The Food
Breakfast has some simple, solid hits, like Joe's special, which combines hamburger, spinach and Parmesan cheese with scrambled eggs in a hearty and satisfying dish. The mushroom omelette can be slightly overcooked, but is filled with a cheesy, gooey mess of onions and mushrooms. Entrees are nicely composed, but unevenly executed: Cheese ravioli can be watery instead of rich, and the pork chop can be overcooked. Successful starters include a beefy French onion soup, while the generous dish of classic creme brulee makes for a good finish.
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Insider Tips
When to GoThe Cinerama is right across the street--plan lunch before a matinee or dessert after an evening show.
ParkingThe restaurant provides two hours of validation for the adjacent garage.
Save MoneyTake advantage of three-course lunch and dinner prix fixe menus to sample some of the menu's best offerings ($12.50/$30).
BrunchA lavish brunch buffet is served on Sundays with all the usual breakfast favorites.
Happy HourDeals on tapas and cocktails in the lounge (daily 4pm-7pm).
User Reviews for Brasserie Margaux
05/12/2008 Posted by doogdoof
Calling Mother's Day dinner a disappointment would be an understatement. I was skeptical from the beginning when they were able to accommodate our party of 8 on short notice. Once we were seated, our server informed us that they already ran out of 4 entrees so half of us settled for meals we didn't really want (earlier customers didn't want them either obviously). There is simply no excuse for running out of food at 6:30p on Mother's Day. When the food arrived, the hash brown potato crust on the salmon was charred to a black crisp, and the steak, ordered medium, showed no sign of pink in the center. Furthermore, the bouillabaisse was completely bland and the French onion soup was overly salty and inedible. The only positive remark I can make is that our server remained very pleasant and polite while apologizing for our dissatisfaction with the food. I dine out frequently and have never been so outraged by the quality vs. cost of a meal. If it weren't for the Warwick Hotel guests (i.e. innocent tourists that don't know any better) and random once-but-never-again customers like me, I doubt this place would survive. It truly was my worst dining experience ever.
03/17/2007 Posted by 911he1pme
We wanted to find a good French restaurant and was recommend to the Margaux in downtown Seattle. Right from the start we liked it. They give complimentary parking and was seated with a very friendly staff. Our server was Janice who immediately got us a cocktail and then mentioned their specials and we had the prime rib which we hear is the best in Seattle. It was truely awesome and tender and juicy and the very best we have ever had, she recommended the crab cake and that too was the best we have had. We like to eat and I tell you they serve good portions not cheap portions for a French restaurant. The Chef even came out to greet us and talk with us and the Manager stopped over and greeted us also and we felt like celebrities in Hollywood with all the special attention. We went on a Friday night was not overly busy which worked for us since we were going to the movies right across the street and they let us park our car that whole time for free! I would highly recommend this restaurant and definately go back soon. Thank you to their whole wonderful staff.
Pros: Complimentary Parking
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