Firstly, I would like to give this restaurant another chance as we agreed it had potential but underperformed. It was sad to see so many empty tables on a Saturday night. The space is underwhelming and does not represent what the food is attempting to accomplish. Plain wooden tables, exposed ceiling, resemble a modern office space more so than a fine dining environment. Regarding the food, the foie gras was fantastic. It was rich and buttery without being too decadent. The pea soup was excellent as well. It was disappointing, frankly embarrassing to only see chicken and salmon in addition to a vegetarian dish as the main entrees. My wife's salmon plate was unremarkable and lacked flavor. The chicken was well done, but begs the question, what happened to the other meats? A fine dining experience with so few options is not acceptable. read more

Having lived in New York City, Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area (but especially NYC), it's pretty difficult to excite us about restaurants, but Copine was a totally unexpected WOW for us. My wife and I did a weekend getaway in Seattle. I happened across the reviews for Copine in Yelp and Tripadvisor and decided to visit for dinner. What a treat! Dinner was delicious and presented so elegantly. I have to say that it's one of the very few occasions since we've left New York City that I've had such a beautiful meal in both taste and presentation. It was a surprise, but perhaps not unexpected to learn that many of the staff came from Thomas Keller's Per Se in New York. Copine definitely joins our currently very short list of must-visit restaurants in the Seattle area. read more

I took my girlfriend to celebrate our 4th year anniversary. Since Copine is located in Ballard we were able to walk over for our reservation. We came in on a Wednesday night around 6:30pm, which it wasn't to busy. They started us out with a complimentary chef treat, fried sockeye and salmon roe amuse-bouche & then a fresh rosemary bread with butter that was the perfect melted (still in a cube form). We ordered the Dungeness crab salad to start for appetizer. It was the perfect sharing size and was fresh. For the main we ordered 3 dishes scallops, halibut and lamb. I honestly loved all three dishes, the scallops were perfectly seared on the outside but tender inside with bacon and a corn sauce, the halibut was perfectly cooked but could have had more flavor and last the lamb rack was perfectly cooked medium rare and had good gamey flavor. read more

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Hands down the best culinary experience I had in Seattle. Everything was so delicious and seasonal. The butternut squash and maple soup is the best soup I've ever had in my life (I'm not even a big soup person). So so good! read more

The food was solid but overall not very memorable or exciting. It was a nice ambience and service was good but agree with previous reviews that it was probably not worth the price tag given much better alternatives in Seattle. read more

Silverware and cups were dirty. Eat here if you want to get sick

1st customer, excellent services by primary server as well as others who complimented the overall services. Our dinner (set menu of 3) from appetizers/ starter to our desserts/after dinner beverages were delicious, well presented and very satisfying. Thank you, hope to return soon read more

Came to Copine on a Thursday night for my boyfriends birthday celebration. I made a reservation for us online prior and we were seated promptly. I specially requested for a non island seat where constantly people are walking around, and they delivered upon my request. We ordered the duck conflict, crab salad as our appetizer and also ordered the halibut, scallops and the wagyu rib-eye for our main entree. Go big or go home, right? All of our dishes were presented beautifully and it was very pleasing to the eye. Lastly, we ordered the salted caramel pot de as our dessert. Which came with a birthday candle for my plus one to celebrate his birthday. Surprisingly, this upscale restaurant does not have any complimentary food for birthday guests. The least they could have done was provide a candle for the dessert you pay for. The duck conflict was rich and flavorful, my scallops and the halibut was cooked perfectly. The only complain about this dining experience was the wagyu rib eye steak. We asked for medium rare, but it was closer to being done than what we have asked for. What a shame, considering the cost of the dish. Overall, good experience, but could have been better. read more

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Pretty casual, non pretentious place with excellent service. The menu is a prix fix with an optional midcourse plate. The platings were all beautiful and elegant and wait staff was very attentive and professional. The flavors did't quite live up to the presentation and were somewhat underwhelming and nothing was truly spectacular. The tagliatelle with preserved black truffle, brown butter emulsion, sauce périgourdine was very good and our favorite course. read more

Copine is to Ballard as Altura is to Capitol Hill. Perfectly prepared food, immaculately presented. The foie gras is an excellent example of beautiful presentation combined with sublime taste. The pithiviers de canard was fantastic and I also recommend the rack of lamb which was perfectly cooked. The chocolate gateau is really rich but delicious while the tapioca is delicate and refreshing. Copine also does a good job on the small touches, like the amuse-bouche salmon fritter, which is an interesting mixture of a comfort food with the taste of the ocean through the roe. I didn't like was the decor, which feels like a kind of harsh modern - they don't really have any art on the walls and the tables feel like they're from Crate and Barrel or Ikea. The service, while friendly seems a little amateurish compared to e.g., Altura, where it is impeccable and professional. The staff seem young and perhaps it's just a lack of experience. On the whole however, the experience is definitely worth it for the food alone. It's one of those hidden gems that will eventually become more expensive as the restaurant becomes known for the quality of its food. read more

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Like other Yelpers here I, too, waited years for this chef to re-emerge. Upon transplanting here, I spent 2 birthdays at the Book Bindery, anticipating the duck and rabbit duo each time and during other non-special occasion dinners. After utilizing my best internet stalking skills, I was thrilled to find Copine and spent yet another birthday dinner with this chef. Minus dessert, I went all out. I ordered a glass of champagne (Jean Vesselle Brut Reserve Champagne NV) to start while enjoying the HUDSON VALLEY FOIE GRAS TERRINE (duck confit, dashi gelée, black sesame, ginger-poached peaches). The texture of the butter was literally like butter and I loved the assortment of the nibblies that accompanied the foes gras. For my entree I thoroughly enjoyed the GRIMAUD FARMS PITHIVIERS DE CANARD (cherries, pistachio, herb salad, duck sauce). I had never had a pastry with duck meat before and I liked that there wasn't any overwhelming flavor or sauce. The meat was nice and tender and it was a great first experience. The restaurant itself is a little bit cold and sterile, however, I recognized everyone that approached our table as someone who had once waited on me at Book Bindery. Along with the food gorgeous food presentations, those interactions helped make my dining experience homey and familiar. And with that I reserve one star to weigh on future visits to include a dessert course, imbibing on a specialty cocktail or 3, and a different entree. Welcome back, Mr. McCrain! p.s. Duck and rabbit. read more

Loved Book Bindery, was sad when it closed, and waited very patiently for Copine to open. I've been a few times, and the food is always perfect. Some standouts: scotch egg, sablefish, and agnolotti. I've had two risottos, one was amazing, and one was pretty good. Dining companions ordered the duck and lamb, both of which looked really delicious, and I hope to try those at a future dinner. Most dishes are not large, but an appetizer plus an entree was about the right amount of food for me. Main downside is the challenge of getting a reservation, especially for a party over 4. read more

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My wife and I went to dinner at Copine on a Thursday night in late April 2019. What we liked: The food was excellent (similar to other reviews). We ordered an Ahi tuna crudo appetizer that was amazing, beet salad and truffle risotto appetizer all which were amazing. I had a pan seared duck breast with polenta, greens and sautéed turnips. All the food was great and the rest of the menu looked great too. Service was excellent. Wine selection is great. What we didn't like. My only complaint about Copine is that it is very expensive and portions are small (small might even be generous). Two glasses of wine, apps and entrees cost us close to $180 including tip. I had two small pieces of duck and the appetizers were tiny... so much so that we were both still hungry when we left. I realize this is a part of dining in Ballard but it's tough to spend that much for so little. Again, everything was excellent but I just wish there was more of it or they charged less. Overall good spot but be prepared to spend a lot and order burgers on the way home:) read more

Gorgeous presentation, thoughtful wine pairings, and extremely generous portions for fine dining. We opted for the midcourse add-on, which I think it was a mistake as I was absolutely stuffed before the dessert course. It may have been our particular menu (it changes weekly, which is wonderful), but I wasn't amazed by any of the flavors, even though everything tasted good. I definitely want to try another meal to compare. Service was excellent. read more

Best meal I've had in a very long time! My order: HAWAIIAN HEARTS OF PALM: The beets were good and the presentation was stellar. They paired the beets with pear and to my surprise it was delicious! One of the beets from the variety was pretty hard- I didn't eat those but the cooked ones were good. PAN SEARED HALIBUT: Cooked to perfection. My only complaint is I wanted more! :) My friends order: CERVELAS DE LYON: This was a sausage on top of lentils. It was full of flavor and my friend said it's the best sausage he's ever had. GRILLED WAGYU RIB-EYE: The chefs know their stuff- don't be afraid to order Medium or Medium Rare. My friend ordered his steak medium- well and wishes he asked for just Medium but it was still good. read more

I came in here with really high expectations. Everything we tried was delicious... that being said, it's not making it to my "Seattle elite" list. I think there are other restaurants for the same price that are more memorable. The service is amazing and the food is very high quality. read more

Absolutely stellar. Drinks, entrees, dessert, presentation, service - all consistently great. The combinations of ingredients, flavors, colors and textures are well done - something that is hard to find consistently in the Seattle dining scene. Take your time and enjoy. read more

Delicious!! Amazing! Great service! If i lived closer I'd be there nightly. Only bummer was a majorly drunk dude and his gf. He almost passed out at the bar, the bartender was on it tho and got him a ride home. We order the lamb and the rabbit. I've never had rabbit, but it was amazing. So tender and so juicy. I'm sorry if I am offending people, my husband didn't even try a bite, but it was soooo good. We had the tasty pink rose and just absolutely enjoyed ourselves so thoroughly. We will definitely be coming back. Can't wait! read more

This little gem won't be a secret for too long - an amazing French cuisine restaurant that incorporates Pacific Northwest ingredients right here in Ballard. It's been a long time since I've enjoyed a risotto dish at a restaurant, and Copine delivered! The wild mushrooms were delectable, and the risotto had great texture and was velvety. I've only had Sablefish one other time (in Vancouver), but the sablefish course at Copine alongside the pickled vegetables was a perfect pairing for a hot summer day. The fish was cooked well and had a sweet flavor to it. The pickled vegetables provided a nice crunch in contrast to the fish. I was too full by the time dessert came around but i had to try a bite and the tart passionfruit sorbet with the sweet panna cotta were a good combination. The service staff was attentive and pleasant. The interior had a chic, clean look to it. My husband and I will definitely be back to this restaurant. Be sure to make reservations! read more

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The Sunday night dinner was absolutely delicious, as were the cocktails. Sturgeon, prosciutto-wrapper pork loin, gazpacho, cold corn soup, lobster mac n cheese...all of it was top-notch. The service was also excellent. My husband and I had a lovely dinner. Highly recommend visiting. read more

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This is possibly the best food Ballard has ever had. We shared four dishes - the ahi tuna crudo, pork belly, sablefish, and the pithiviers de canard (duck in pastry). All were excellent. The presentation is lovely, if not a bit fussy. The flavors were absolutely lovely. The seasoning was spot on. No flavor overwhelmed anything in the dish; it was likely a symphony, each element playing its note perfectly. The portions appeared small on presentation, but we left fully satisfied without dessert. Service was good, excepting a bit of a lag at the beginning when my wife and I wanted to order, but our server did not attend to us. read more

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During the pandemic Copine has been a shining star! Their move to takeout has meant only around $75 total (which includes tax and tip) for a stunning meal for two with leftovers. I've had three meals during the COVID times, and they've all been delicious. The cold corn soup is one of the best things I've ever tasted. The rosemary fried chicken is another star. Try it! You won't be sorry. read more

Book Bindery used to be our favorite restaurant in town before they closed. We were excited to try Copine for our two-year wedding anniversary. It did not disappoint! The food was delicious, the drinks were spot on, and service was impeccable. I will say I prefer the ambiance of the Book Bindery more though. The amuse-bouche was a little salmon croquette that was a lovely starter. I feel like most amuse-bouches are cold, so this was a nice change of pace. The warm rolls were amazing. We probably could've eaten three of them each if there weren't so many other things coming. Standouts at dinner for me were the foie gras, hearts of palm salad, and the scallops. I did not care for the squid salad--it was a touch overly salty, but small error in an overall delicious meal. While we will always miss the Book Bindery, we will be back at Copine! read more

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Ok so let's start off - they screwed up our RSVP and stuck us at the bar. Ding number one, then the left us sitting at the bar with no menus and no drinks for far far too long. We came to try the Fois Gras. What a total let down, this is anything but Fois Gras. Ordered the burrata - which was good, the chicken with decent as well. Portion sizes are extremely small. Even for higher quality standards the portions sizes were honestly some of the smallest I've ever encountered. The service at this restaurant really lacks. Front of house is absolutely not up to the task and clearly was unable to address her own mistakes. Service staff was friendly but not attentive or timely in any way with the exception of the bartender who seemed to really understand what he was doing and was the most attentive member of the wait staff. 1st impressions - probably won't come back. My ratings: Food: 2plus stars quality but terrible portion size Service: 1 Star at best read more

One of the best meals I've had. I filled up on the oysters on the half shell and amazing fois gras terrine--that appetizer was this amazing mix of flavors, nuts, pears, turnip, port wine glacee--it was the best part of the meal, far overshadowing the rabbit main course which was good but not amazing. The service at this restaurant is impeccable as well. Will return when come back and worth the 30 minute drive fro downtown for sure!! read more

If you love French American type food, definitely try Copine. This has become my new favorite restaurant in Ballard, if not all of Seattle. My husband and I have been here a few times now and they never disappoint. The food is not only amazing, it's plated beautifully, and they are always very consistent. The service is perfect; they aren't overly bothersome, but are there before you even need to look up. I would eat here every day if I could. read more

A hell of a circuitous drive to get to this gem of a restaurant located in the middle of a residential neighborhood, BUT it's worth it. The nod to and appreciation of the famed Tallevant in Paris is evident in the exceptional presentation of perfectly prepared fresh seasonal cuisine. I was surprised by the overall value. A special treat! read more

Copine - French Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Completely enjoyed our evening meal here. If you follow me you know I enjoy places that offer really good flavor profiles and takes pride in how food is plated. Copines offers all of the above. It is a very classy place maybe a tad too for me for a simple Saturday date night. The wait staff is very good and friendly but the server we had was, like I said, a tad over the top. Can't really explain this comment you'll just have to experience for yourself. Maybe could say a bit formal with a low key atmosphere.? Having said that I would defiantly go back! I started with the FOIE GRAS TERRINE and had their delicious and buttery Scallops. I would recommend a reservation and ask for a seat along the window. They are more private. Happy eating! read more

Copine, one of my two tops restaurants in Seattle area, never ceases to impress. Shawn is the mastermind in the kitchen whipping up modern French cuisine, while Jill runs the restaurant with a sincere smile. The food there is want I called precision execution, top quality, and pure innovation. Expensive restaurants like Canlis is stuffy, dated, and mediocre at best, this one is a true gem. I hope one day the Michelin rating agency will come to Seattle and give this place some deserved stars. read more

First, I won't be a frequent customer at Copine's. Which by the way means girlfriend in French. It's more expensive than I would feel comfortable doing very often. That said how many times have you been to a pricey restaurant and left not satisfied with the value? Copine has it all. Wonderful service, great food and nice ambiance. We left feeling we had had a lovely experience. read more

We had a weird interaction with Jill this morning. My husband is allergic to latex so we called to see if they use latex gloves when prepping the food. Instead of just asking the chef if he could work around the latex issue, she tried to tell him that it couldn't be a thing since she has been in the business for 30 years and never heard of it. Huge disappointment. For someone who has been working in the biz for 30 years she doesn't seem to get that hospitality includes making people feel welcome...it's about more than the great food. Hubby is a surgeon so developed the allergy due to repeated exposure...it is actually a "thing". Latex gloves for food service have been banned in several states and most major chains don't use them any more. Sad, I wanted to eat here. Follow up: Also received a snotty e-mail referencing this review. Wow, sorry we tried to eat here and inconvenienced you Jill. read more

So, today I celebrated my two year anniversary and could not have been happier to spend it at Copine. Our server Jason was delightful and accommodating demonstrating remarkable professionalism through the entirety of the meal. We enjoyed the foie gras and risotto as appetizers- both of which were impeccable and aesthetically breathtaking. For entrees, we indulged in the lamb and duck which were balanced, deep palate pleasers. Overall, this experience was everything I could have hoped for and I highly recommend stopping in. You will not be disappointed. read more

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I would say one of my favorite restaurants in seattle. Food is really decent and presentation is excellent. I can not wait to dine in this place again once this covid19 is done. read more

What sticks in my mind most about our recent visit here is how beautiful every dish was. That, and how unfriendly they are to vegetarians. Typically even the most "meat forward" menu can be very slightly modified to accommodate those of us who avoid eating meat. Here, that wasn't the case. They suggested an "off menu" pasta option instead...which I always think is a strange approach. Just put the dish on the menu, people. Anyway, we'd come again on a day we were feeling fancy. I might try it again just because I really want to like it. I'm going with an optimistic, and slightly aspirational, 4 stars. read more

My husband took me here for my birthday a year and a half ago, and I sincerely regret that we hadnt been back until this week when my parents were visiting. We've had a bunch of great meals with them over the past week, but this was clearly the favorite. My mom won the appetizer round with the foie gras terrine (omg the presentation, not to mention the deliciousness!). I adored my gazpacho though, and my husband had the poached egg, which was like a deconstructed carbonara. Pretty awesome. Then my husband won the entree round with the duck confit wrapped in puff pastry, which I could hardly stop myself from stealing bites of. My mom's fish was wonderful, as was the perfectly prepared poulet that my father and I both very much enjoyed. Honestly the only thing I wasn't super impressed with was the dessert, but I was so full at that point I might have had a hard time appreciating a great dessert anyway. Oh, did I mention the bread? Don't skip the roll, it is so worth the carbs. A wonderful experience overall. We certainly won't wait so long to return again. read more

copine is bright and open inside. its much more modern that book bindery and has a completely different feel to it. we ordered a little bit of everything. the food was beautiful and fed the eyes. i'll be honest, some were somewhat of a stretch and the looks exceeded the taste. I went with something simple, the lamb chops. they were beautifully presented and perfectly done. I admit that I was focused and wasn't really paying attention to what everyone else ordered. maybe this was a hard grade, since I adored book bindery. i came with huge expectations, which might be a little bit unfair. good and i would come again, but copine didn't make my love list yet. read more

This place is really just amazing. Priced a little on the high side but worth every penny for the experience. I have been here 3 times and did a tasting menu once. All wonderful experiences. Highly recommend the Foie Gras Terrine and the scallops, as well as the Pithivier de Porc. Stick around for any of the desserts. Just a great spot in Ballard. read more

The most beautifully plated food and recipes except our entire table agreed we would not be back anytime soon :-( We all felt our dishes while pretty and good lacked depths of flavor and basic salt and pepper seasonings. Both the lamb and steak were tough to chew and lacked flavor. I think simple things like more char on the meat and fleck salt would have gone a long way. I did appreciate the full bar and wonderful chilled champagne made available up front. Copine is on the right track for sure but without the right acidity, Unami, salty depth it's lifeless food. The tough meat was the biggest fault. It look great and was the right fineness but it was hard to chew and as mentioned needed char. read more

Copine - French Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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A rare 5. Pork belly- phenomenal. So tender. Polenta was a great touch. Foie gras- really nice. The presentation was stunning. The flavors on the side paired nicely. I would have liked a little more salt and strong flavor from the foie gras itself, but the black sesame was really nice. Scallops were perfectly done. I have been historically underwhelmed by desserts in Seattle, and I can say quite honestly that this is as good as it gets. The Panna Cotta with basil and biscuit- I had NO idea how that would taste and it was absolutely wonderful, one of the best combinations of flavor I've had. I'm a chocolate girl but this dessert took the price. And since I'm a chocolate girl, the chocolate gateau was also great. Get both. Extra kudos for fine dining that starts you with a great dinner roll. You don't leave hungry. You can get away with eating here for 60/person, but you shouldn't. Spend 100, get wine, appetizers, desserts, have the whole experience, its worth it. In fact, I would say if you are going on a budget, try more appetizers and desserts and skip the main course. read more

Our second time here, loved it just as much as the first time. We ordered 4 appetizers and shared the Lamb entree. Four cocktails, a glass of wine for $220 including gratuity. Amazing value for the quality of food you have. Every dish was magnificently presented with flavors that blended very well. Difficult to get reservations so this time we walked in and sat at the bar. While I prefer a table experience, the bar seating was comfortable and service was attentive. Highly recommended as a more "upscale" option in Ballard. Only other restaurant that I feel is in comparison to this is Marine Hardware - which is a much smaller space. Both have unique dishes with amazing presentations, with Copine having more variety and better value. Enjoy, you won't be disappointed. read more