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Le Gourmand

April 26th, 2008 · 10 Comments


Le Gourmand (French)
425 NW Market St. (map)
(206) 784-3463

CitySearch.com: “Tidy French restaurant’s unassuming sweetness, expert service and divine culinary precision have held diners captive…”
NWSource.com: “Always very good, occasionally exceptional…”

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars (30 votes, average: 4.63 out of 5)

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10 responses so far ↓

  • 1 piogga // Apr 27, 2008 at 7:20 pm

    one of the best chefs in seattle - no one but no one beats his sauces!

  • 2 Wendy // Apr 28, 2008 at 10:15 am

    The newly redone interior is now quite modern, much better. The food remains wonderful and they offer both a tasting menu as well as ala carte options

  • 3 David // May 5, 2008 at 1:09 pm

    I’ve actually never eaten in the restaurant, but the little bar is topnotch and the perfect place to meet for a blind date, not to mention the tasty appetizers available.

  • 4 James // May 10, 2008 at 11:24 am

    Easily one of the mest unique, some say top 10 restaurants in Seattle. Great, nice couple that runs it. An easy, often overlooked choice for an intimate special occassion.

  • 5 Seonaidh // May 21, 2008 at 8:20 pm

    Absolute joy in food. Their dedication to locally sourced, super-fresh food and considerate, creative preparation makes it a jem for memorable evenings. The bar next door is sparse and luxe and feels like it should be in a Barcelona or San Francisco. Delight!

  • 6 Mr Fantastic // May 25, 2008 at 9:47 am

    A little disappointed with the snoot factor last time at Sambar, some new faces have replaced the old, more friendly help. Could have just been an off night, hopefully not a trend. Let’s not forget this is Ballard, people, not some shallow Hollywood hot spot.

  • 7 Matt // Jun 17, 2008 at 8:13 pm

    I’d give Le Gourmand 6 stars if I could. I went there last year for my brother’s birthday, and was absolutely blown away by the food. Bruce is a genius in the kitchen.

  • 8 silver // Jul 22, 2008 at 11:55 am

    Matt - I loved the review of Le Gourmand on your blog! Pictures even!

    I am sooooo hungry right now. ;-)

    Thanks!

  • 9 K. Lambert // Jul 28, 2008 at 9:21 am

    An excellent restaurant (and good bar, too)
    Le Gourmand has a new website, according to Bruce Naftaly, the owner/chef of the restaurant.
    legourmandrestaurant.com
    doesn’t seem to be up yet - just a place holder page - but he says it will have menus and wine lists from both Le Gourmand and Sambar.

  • 10 jong's evil twin // Aug 12, 2008 at 8:35 am

    Hands down my favorite restaurant in town.
    Amazing food, nice atmosphere, very knowledgeable staff, friendly and no attitude. Expensive but worth every penny.

    Wish I could afford to go more than once a year or two.

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