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Copine

4.5 (266 reviews)
Ultra High-EndFrench, Japanese, Cocktail Bars
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Millionaire Shortbread
Zhuotong L.

I visited Copine on July 31st with a 7:30 bar-top reservation for one, and it turned out to be one of the best dining experiences I've had in Seattle. Copine serves only a tasting menu, and when I first looked at the night's lineup I thought, wow--they're serving dishes like this at the bar top? Impressive. I ordered the Pacific shrimp, pork belly rillettes, pastina risotto, and finished with the millionaire shortbread. Every single dish was beautifully executed. The flavors were refined, balanced, and thoughtful--each plate felt like it belonged in a fine dining restaurant, yet the atmosphere made it easy to just relax and enjoy. The service was spectacular. Staff were warm, professional, and attentive without being overbearing. The décor is contemporary American--sleek and modern--but combined with the open, family-style feel, it creates a fine-dining illusion without the stress you sometimes get at more traditional upscale spots (no dark little tables here). One thing to keep in mind: Copine does not offer an à la carte option. The moment you sit down, it's a $140 per person tasting menu (plus supplements and drinks), so plan for around $200 per person. It's not an everyday restaurant, but for special occasions, date nights, or when you just want to treat yourself, it's absolutely worth it. The food, drinks, and service are truly top-notch. Copine is a gem in the Ballard neighborhood--an elevated yet approachable dining experience that feels refined without being intimidating.

Ahi Crudo
.. Cay ..

Loved everything about this experience. Servers were friendly, prompt, and accommodating. The timing of courses felt fluid and not rushed or slowed. Atmosphere is minimal but upscale. Romantic lighting and cozy vibes. Food was incredible. The only thing I wasn't the biggest fan of was the chocolate cake, tasted a little dry, however everything else was amazing. My favorites were the ahi crudo, grilled shrimp, and pierogi (amazing!). Also they gave us a complimentary cheddar biscuit and it was so light and fluffy but with crispy edges - I want 100 of those. Cocktails were great, however they have a great wine pairing that I love as well. We bought the smoked cherries (they have jars) after trying the cocktails - they were that good! Highly recommend Copine for a date night or celebration. It was my birthday and they gave me a candle and a personalized menu to take home. Great experience!

Soup

Fantastic! My wife and I went to Copine for her birthday. It was wonderful. I'll keep it short, but it's a very high-end, expensive place, but it's excellent. Food, service, atmosphere. My wife and I both enjoyed the other dishes more than the desserts. But everything was top notch. See photos of our menu - it changes each week-- and our selections. The amuse bouche came unordered. I failed to photograph my scallops. Wonderful. Go. Support this local masterpiece.

Foie gras terrine
Bethany M.

We were on a roll alllll the way up to dessert; it felt too good to be true til that point. The service here is excellent - as many have noted in their reviews, it walks the line between casual and truly fine dining very well (attentive but not overly so). At this price point I would appreciate a somewhat slower pace for courses, as well as an attempt to pour beverage refills on occasion (once the bottles hit the table, we were on our own), but overall, we lacked for nothing. As far as the food goes, it is precise, focused, delicious and playful - at least on the savory front. The amuse bouche was a fun take on game day food in honor of the Super Bowl (refined chips and dip, and pigs in a blanket - nom). The foie gras terrine is well worth the supplement - I mean, just look at the technique on display in the photo for this post. It was almost too pretty to eat. Such a beautifully composed dish; the flavors were so harmonious (the brightness of the garnishes, paired with the richness of the foie gras... I'm going to be thinking about that dish for quite some time). The sweetbread supplement was also well worth the addition - I love offal; my companion does not usually love it, but even he was won over. The lamb was perfectly prepared; I was not a fan of the raw carrot garnish, but that was my one nit. The stumbling block of the meal was dessert. I appreciated that it was not overly sweet, however: the vanishingly tiny discs of black sesame panna cotta tasted not at all of sesame - the only item on the plate that gave any hint of that flavor was the black crisp/garnish on top of the raspberry ice cream. For something billed as "black sesame" on the menu, it was disappointingly bland/lacked that signature nutty flavor. The matcha cake was surprisingly stodgy. The only element that I enjoyed was the raspberry ice cream (that was delicious!). I would return to Copine - the environment is relaxing, adult conversation can be had by all (awww the bliss of a quiet dining room), and the majority of the food is quite good. Next time I would choose the cheese course over the sweet dessert option, however.

Laura G.

Have been several times but haven't been in years, as we don't get to Seattle that often. We loved this place then, and we still love it. Food is great, creative and beautifully presented. Servers are attentive, friendly and helpful with suggestions when you can't decide what to order. My husband and I opted to try multi things off the menu and shared that way we could try more things. Wine suggested was also good. We like the vibe and would absolutely come back.

Chocolate mousse
Rosi A.

The atmosphere here is very pleasant - elegant without being snobbish (despite some deep fine-dining background that both founders bring, including NYC's Per Se), relaxed, and intimate. I loved the understated minimalism of the interior, the lighting, and the combination of warm wood and sleek concrete, with some coastal notes of sand and air plants adding lightness. As for the food, I'd suggest you go for a 4-course version (with the mid-course add-on to the standard menu) for a full dinner experience. The menu changes frequently, so there is probably little value in a detailed description of each of the menu items. Overall, it was a pleasant culinary experience, although I would've enjoyed slightly toned-up flavors in a few items. The plating was absolutely beautiful - especially for the dessert. The service was most attentive and always there when you need them, without unnecessary interruptions or hovering. All in all, an enjoyable and memorable evening for sure.

Desert with a spoonful of pistachio ice cream and a small piece of baklava.
Houman H.

A group of us was in Seattle for an important work conference, and we're looking for an amazing foodie experience. Someone we know who lives locally had recommended this restaurant, and even though it was very far out of our way from downtown, we figured we would make the trip out. First, location should have given away that it was not really supposed to be a fancy five star prix fixe restaurant. It was located on the ground floor of an apartment building in a very regular part of town, not anywhere close to anything and certainly not in an area with an abundant number of other shops or restaurants or anything else for that matter. Second, upon entering, the place seemed like a ghost town. There were not too many people around, and it was very dark, not the nice kind of dark that you would have in a romantic restaurant, but the kind of dark that just happens when you need to upgrade your lighting. The decor was plainly boring. Our server, while pleasant, had a very flat affect and did not seem as if she was happy to be working there. She wasn't too eager to explain anything to us. But that's when it got even worse. When we looked at the menu, we saw that, to our surprise (I wish we had found this out before driving all the way there) it was a fixed price menu and it was starting at $140 a person. That is without any of the very expensive drinks, and it was without some optional upgrades and add-ons. With a drink, you're talking about spending, before tax and tip, anywhere from $160-$200 a person. The menu itself was extremely brief with very limited options available for each of the three courses. For example, for the main entrée, I eat only vegetarian and fish. However, the options were either scallops or duck, neither of which I could eat, and the vegetarian option was potatoes. I'm not joking, $140 for a potato dish. We asked the server if they had anything more substantial to serve us for the main entrée, then add dish of potatoes and she said they would be able to do what they called hand, cut, angel hair pasta with sablefish. It was not on the menu so I was a little bit reluctant, but would be better than potatoes for that price. Now, when the food came out, I had been expecting that for that price I would receive some thing that would be substantial in size and have exceptionally good flavor. The first course that the three of us got was the citrus King Salmon. What they referred to as the first course was literally 2 to 3 bites. And, admittedly, it was lacking in any substantial flavor. The presentation was pretty nice, but I would not even say it was artistic. My two friends had the duck, and both complained that it tasted like rubber, had to firm and rubbery of a texture, and simply did not taste all that great. Their portion sizes were pretty small as well. For me, the portion was so tiny for my entire main entrée that I finished it in a matter of seconds. This angel hair pasta was nothing to speak of, just plain pasta. And, I doubt that there was more than about 3 to 4 g of fish that had been Smashed up and lightly dusted around a tiny amount of pasta. It was almost a joke how little food came in that main entrée, especially given that I had just spent $140. Then, came the desserts. And, while the desserts was nice and in our case, we each got some thing with a piece of baklava and a scoop or rather spoonful of pistachio ice cream, it was nothing to write home about. We all left upset and hungry, regretting our choice. If the restaurant had at least had exceptional ambience, a wonderful server, and provided a nice experience, we could have to some degree overlooked the fact that it was overpriced, the entrées were small and not delicious and that the menu choices were very limited. However, with one of the elements of a restaurant lacking, I feel as if I had been deceived. I eat out a lot, write a ton of reviews, and can tell you that among every restaurant I've eaten at in the last decade, this is the one that I would least recommend. I would urge them to make many changes to their restaurant. Save your money and go to a cheap hole in the Wall sushi place or mom and Pop burrito restaurant as I think you'll have a far more enjoyable experience and you'll be able to pay your rent on top of it.

Menu
Michael S.

We were excited to come here recently for our anniversary dinner -- great reviews, James Beard nominated, etc. Total ticket for prix fixe with wine pairing plus tip came to just about $500, but I don't think we felt this was worth it. Details below: Dishes: I got the foie gras, crispy king salmon, and carmelized mochi cake desert. Wife got crab salad, bacon wrapped pork loin, and cheese plate dessert. We split an add on, carmelized onion tortellini ($12). PROS - First, ambience, service, etc, was great. Top notch, what you'd expect. Felt waited on when it was needed, and quiet enough to have a conversation but not too quiet. They also gave us a complimentary sparkling wine to start for our anniversary, and lit candles on the desserts. - Second, there was one outstanding dish, Carmelized onion tortellini, which was an add on the main menu -- like, I remember this dish the following day, and I can easily think wow it was creamy but rich meat broth, and incredible flavors. Would have it again in a heartbeat, pay twice that for it. We both loved it. CONS: - The wine pairing was unexpectedly dry, for almost both menus throughout the meal (eg my dessert pairing was sweet). It was an odd choice, and we didn't feel like it amplified the courses at all. - Other than the tortellini, the dishes were well executed but didn't feel exciting. Like, I've had foie gras and salmon before, but I can't remember anything about the dishes that make them feel super standouting. My wife liked the crab in the salad but the sauce was too sweet. Overall, it's a great restaurant, but at this price tag I think we were looking for more from the food, and were disappointed by the wine pairing choices (though the sommelier was very nice personably).

Dessert: MEYER LEMON-SCENTED GOAT CHEESE beet pâte de fruit, pine nuts, bitter greens
Linda T.

Went here for date night with hubby. I reserved about a month or so ago for our February 26th date night. The ambience is very romantic - think candlelit dinner :) parking garage for Copine is on 64th st or you can opt for street parking if you can find it. We had the fixed 3 course with a midcourse supplement (after our starters), alcoholic pairing, and non alcoholic pairing. It came out to be $375 total (before tip). Definitely a splurge for a romantic evening or celebration of a life event. Everything was delicious, but I absolutely loved their carbonara and risotto midcourse. The nonalcoholic pairing was also amazing! The drinks paired perfectly with our meals. The service was very attentive. It felt like the perfect date night because of the service staff and food. Definitely will be returning for another date night here. Cheers.

Inshiya V.

My husband and I have been three times now and always have an amazing meal. The ambience is peaceful and charming. Service is absolutely fanatic - the staff explain things well, are detail oriented, and they offer great recommendations. This is one of our favorite pre fix menu restaurants. It's easy to eat vegetarian or pescatarian here but there are always meat options too. Food light, creatively balanced, and beautifully presented. Wine pairings are better than the cocktails imo but we love trying everything. Enjoy!

Brioche roll and melon-yogurt hor d'oeuvres, nice surprise.
Lea S.

My boyfriend brought me (his 'copine,' hehe) to this lovely restaurant as a surprise for my 30th birthday. For dine-in, reservations are required and can be booked weeks ahead, but we were lucky enough to catch a last-minute cancelation. The minute we walked in we were greeted warmly - without any pretentiousness - which holds true for the heart of Ballard. There is currently a three-course prix fixe menu (with an optional additional mid course, and wine pairings). Each course has a limited 2-3 choices, including vegetarian options, which seems to rotate very frequently. Between the two of us, we tried almost everything off of the menu. Overall, my favorite dishes were the foie gras with waffle and berry gelée starter, the beef entree with zucchini-wrapped crab and baby potatoes, and the blackberry mousse with anise ice cream and granola. The sablefish in broth, and the pasta mid course, were a little simple in flavor, but overall still well executed. Warning, I would definitely only try the savory grilled cheese finish if you LOVE blue cheese... but that's subjective. There is some added fun with a few surprise hor d'oeuvres from the chef. I won't ruin them all, but I will say that would go back again just for the brioche rolls. (My boyfriend joked and wondered if we could take a bread basket to go.) Most of all, everyone on staff was extremely welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable. Tables were spaced safely and staff wore masks, and yet it did not feel at all like "COVID times." I would recommend Copine if you're looking for a classy, charming, yet laid back and zen place for any special occasion and smaller group setting.

Sophia Y.

What. A. Dreamy. Meal. I'll be thinking about this meal and wine pairing for quite some time! What a delightful dinner - every bite and sip were so tasty and thoughtful. Started out with a little amuse and soup followed by a delicious brioche and it just continued on with courses that continued to wow (see photos)! We added on a hen egg for the mid course and it was so worth it - if you're contemplating adding a mid course, just do it. The mushrooms beneath the egg were just to die for! I suggest that you get different plates than your dining companion to ensure you can try all the bites of the evening. Each wine pairing went so well with each of the course and it was just perfection for the entirety of the meal. Will be singing high praises of this place to any and all who will listen - so so tasty and the servers were so knowledgeable and lovely. Can't wait to come back with each turn of the season! So dreamy. Yum.

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Ballard

Absolutely delicious. Probably one of the best cocktails I've had in Seattle. All around the…read morecocktails were great. I usually don't even like mezcal but this was eliteeee. The service was amazing, our server walked us through the dishes and helped us choose. The chicken came out looking a little unseasoned but it was the table favorite because it had the most flavor out of everything else. Looks can be deceiving lol. That potato's are amazing and a good side dish! They have a little patio as well with heating!

How I heard of this place: Not having realized how long the establishment has been around, some…read morefriends suggested we give it a go for our Taste Buds Dinner Club, and we made it happen. Type of cuisine: "We never tire of talking to our guests about how we got our quirky name. Inspired by two British drinking terms, Brimmer & Heeltap seeks to celebrate the moments that exist between the first sip of one's libation and the last drops lingering at the bottom of the glass. Since late 2013 we've delighted in creating an environment that is inviting, lively, and comforting. A sense of playfulness is present in everything we do, from the inventive dishes our culinary team prepares, to the friendly, genuine hospitality we provide. We're a bistro that takes pride in being a neighborhood place - the kind you can escape to at day's end for a delicious meal shared among friends." Ambiance: "Located in the former Le Gourmand space in beautiful Ballard, Brimmer & Heeltap offers an intimate, cozy atmosphere complete with an open kitchen, full bar, and multiple sections to drink and dine in. Our garden patio is one of the best-kept secrets in the city, offering a dreamy place to dine outdoors during Seattle's spring and summer months. We also have a tucked-away back studio that offers the perfect setting for special, private gatherings year-round. Just how many pennies does it take to cover a floor? Just ask Brimmer & Heeltap's proprietress Jen who collected tens of thousands of them from family, friends, and the community to help execute the vision of a cool gathering placed dubbed, naturally, the "Penny Room." This dining room, beloved for both its wall of menus and its shining penny floor, is a favorite place to break bread with loved ones, and plays into the restaurant's blend of nostalgic and contemporary design. The restaurant was designed in collaboration with Sean Sifagaloa of KRFTWRK and local builder Mike Marian, owner of Marian Built. Light, texture, metal, wood, and floral elements are all at play here. This historic building possesses a playful, familiar charm that we wanted to preserve in its latest incarnation." What I ordered: Wishing to sample a little of everything, we were served, family style, two orders of Bread ($9 each) - buttered with salt and pepper; Fritto Misto ($12) - assorted, lightly fried and pickled vegetables with tarragon aioli; Smashed Burrata ($19) - snap peas, preserved lemon, mint, basil, sherry reduction; Carrot & Tahini Dip ($16) - caramelized garlic, feta, pistachio, crudite; two orders of Heirloom Tomatoes ($21 each) - melon, chevre, crispy quino, soft herbs; Crispy Potatoes ($16) - whipped feta, hot honey, mint; Mushroom Agnolotti ($34) - roasted maitakes, chanterelles, whipped ricotta, miso butter, thyme; Roast Chicken ($42) - chickpea, berbere yogurt, marinated cucumber, mint gremolata. To finish off our meals, we shared the Olive Oil Cake ($14) - basil yogurt cremeux, strawberry gel, and the Chocolate Tiramisu ($16) - mascarpone, rum, amaretto, candied hazelnuts. What I loved: Oh man, every dish was delightful. I found something to savor and repeat in each of the dishes we were served. From the sweetness of the heirloom tomatoes, to the creamy burrata, from the crispy potatoes, to the fresh peas and everything in between. Our least favorite, at the table was the mushroom Angnolotti, inconsistent from bite to bite. The presentation of the Carrot & Tahini dip was a bit haphazard compared to the rest of the dishes served, but the flavor was still lovely. Why I loved it: The service was unparalleled, comfortable yet professional and quick to offer recommendations for our larger party. The decorations and quaint spaces truly welcoming, and the food, excellent. Cost: High ($40+ per person)

Copine - french - Updated May 2026

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