Campagne Restaurant
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 728-2800
Fax: (206) 448-7562
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- First Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- French Food 2007, Bar Menu 2006, Wine List 2006
- Hours:
- Dinner: Daily 5:30pm-10pm , Bar: Daily 5pm-12am
Message from Campagne Restaurant
Country-French cuisine in the heart of Pike Place Market
- Award-winning wine list
- Happy hour 5pm to 6pm M-F
- Private Dining
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Editorial Review for Campagne Restaurant – by Jill Lightner
The Scene
Only the French hit such a perfect note of casual elegance. Warm colors and soft lights meld with the cozy tables and tile floor to create a romantic restaurant that even seriously manly men feel comfortable in. Tourists from Pike Place and the attached Inn at the Market show up seasonally, but locals have been filling the tables for nearly 20 years. Service is knowledgeable without being arrogant, and utterly welcoming.
The Food
Bass carpaccio is tender and salty, while the ubiquitous green-and-goat cheese salad is dressed up with tasty onions, beets and beans. Succulent grilled quail with fragrant artichoke sauce is ideal for lighter appetites; hungrier folks should steer themselves toward the lamb loin--they'll never taste a more flavorful piece of meat. The perfectly caramelized creme brulee trio includes vanilla, orange and chocolate-chestnut flavors.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkThe wine list focuses on French wines and includes about two dozen by-the-glass choices, or try a flight of three French 75 cocktails.
Where to SitIn warmer months, the comfortable, partially shaded courtyard patio is a delight.
Look GoodCan't decide what to order? Let the kitchen make your decision for you and try the three-course prix fixe menu.
User Reviews for Campagne Restaurant
04/05/2008 Posted by smallu
We had been to the Campagne Cafe for my birthday in December and loved it. So, we decided to try the upstairs Campagne for my boyfriend's birthday on Friday. Our coats were attended to and we were promptly seated. We almost laughed out loud when the waiter offered us our choice of tap, spring, or sparkling water --- and the pretentiousness didn't end there...later there would be crumb scraping and various loftily-asked questions that we raised our eyebrows at. The ambiance of this restaurant just isn't formal enough for me to expect or accept that level of snootery. The food and wine were awesome, if overpriced. I selected an inexpensive ($11) glass of Bordeaux and my boyfriend got an inexpensive ($12) Merlot. Both were great. The menu selections were limited, but we settled on the truffle & mushroom risotto and the scallop dish. The risotto was incredible and the scallop dish was very good. We had the cheese course afterwards and it was well worth the $15. We also had the creme brulee which is inarguably the best in the city. Our tab was $100+ for two glasses of wine, 2 entrees, a cheese plate, and a dessert. My recommendation would be to dine in the far less "full of itself" downstairs cafe. The food is a little cheaper and is just as good and the atmosphere is far more intimate.
Pros: Great view of the market & waterfront, excellent food and wine list.
Cons: Parking, pretensious waitstaff, need to make reservations well in advance for a weekend night.
03/24/2008 Posted by SeattleBubbles
I've heard about the legendary brunch Campagne serves just twice a year, but have never been able to get down there. Finally, I planned ahead, managed to get a reservation for Easter and boy what a brunch! The meal was so fantastic that I made a reservation for Mother's Day brunch before I walked out the door. The restaurant was packed with Easter diners, but we felt well taken care of. My Dungeness crab quiche was divine - rich, buttery and light all at the same time. I don't think I've ever had a better quiche. My boyfriend chose the Boeuf'nOeufs (how cute is that) - he was overwhelmed. The steak was so flavorful, cooked perfectly (medium-rare as per our servers recommendation) and served with fried eggs and a great smoky sauce. I can't wait to eat here again!
