I asked my coworker where my best friend and I should go for a cozy/comfy dinner, he nailed it and also invited himself along - the more the merrier. We ordered a small array of everything and seriously enjoyed every bit of it. The tartar is insane, like really. I've worked at many places that have tartar... this one though. So good. Also, the papillote was something I really wanted to try and it did not disappoint. The gals that helped us were so kind and answered any and all of our questions but also gave us space to chat and converse. I never get to "go out" anymore and this was truly a really lovely "going out" experience. I really really WOULD recommend. read more

I've been here twice. The wine list is fantastic and that is what I went for the first time! It's also the reason that I came back. We also had some small bites of delicious cheese. The place is small and charming. There's a sidewalk cafe / patio that's open in warmer weather and I have seen people there with a dog when I walked by. As far as I can tell there is only a one person unisex bathroom for everyone. I had to stand in a line of three people to wait to use the toilet. That was sad, but if you go there then you are going for the wine and you will be glad that you went. read more

The best wine bar in town. Great food, great wine, great ambience, great staff. I will definitely be back when I return to Seattle.

Went here with a friend and in the middle of our conversation one of the staff members asked us if it wouldn't be too much trouble if we moved to a different table on the other end of the restaurant. We didn't mind at all, and to thank us for being flexible they sent out the most delicious platter of duck sausage and duck salami with cheeses and cornichons. Honestly, we were very impressed. *Highly* recommend. read more

The wine is delicious, the food is outstanding, the servers really know their shit -- ask for their recommendations, and heed them. Simple. Perfect. I wish I could go every week. read more

Best restaurant I ate at in Seattle the wine was delicious the food was delicious service was very nice and everything was priced very reasonably I had a melted goat cheese crostini on a bed of bitter greens and a delicious piece of fish cooked en pappilote. Even the bread they serve is perfect. read more

My favorite place in Seattle. Fantastic wine selection, reasonably priced; fantastic menu, with excellent prices. The charcuterie planches for $20 are an enormous amount of food and you can get a great glass of wine for $8 - $12. Tried a lot (too much) of the wine by the glass and several of the food options and was super super happy with everything. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, it's got a good vibe, what more do you want? My only issue is it's in Seattle, and I live in California. I'd be here every week if it were near me! read more

We loved this place. We had the steak tartare (amazing) and the fish in paper (also amazing). The wine pairings made everything even better!

Wine and wine me!!! By now, everyone and their neighbors know that I'm a proud wino! I can drink wine anytime of the day. I've done several dozen trips based on the wine I wanted to try. Not saying I'm a connoisseur but I do enjoy wine and will take a glass of wine over many things! Seattle doesn't have too many wine bars. I like the ones we've already have. But this was a pleasant addition! I love the cuteness of this place. Warm, cozy, minimalist! So pretty! And that giant chalk board full of wine names makes me squeal! Love ~ ambiance, wine!!! Charcuterie plates! Steak tartare! Yummm! Pari it with Vouvray! Champagne! Bordeaux, or even some Burgundy! Wine for days. They also have other wines as well as food. Overall, its a small, casual, dim lit spot. Exactly how I want my wine bar to be. Might be even a good spot to bring friends, bring dates! Bring all! I've had my last birthday at a wine bar. Maybe I can do my next one here! Let's see!! read more

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Sweet wine bar, with a wonderful selection. Great service and cozy atmosphere. We'll be back, a lot!

If you're looking for a small, intimate, and cozy space to just chill out and sip on some delicious French wine or snack on the yummy cheese/meat/cracker, make a trek to Le Caviste. Nestled amongst the businesses in downtown, this cute little place may seem a little bit out of the way, but really, that's the charm of it. You walk in, there are small tables ideal for groups of 1-2, and there are options for bigger parties if the tables gets pushed together. Wine selection menu is on the wall .........and........all in French. :) So if you're unfamiliar with the French names, don't hesitate to ask the friendly staff for recommendations. There are a few small plates available and overall, it's quite a relaxing experience. Came here with a couple of friends, ordered a bottle of wine, and it was YUM. Definitely will swing back here again to try out the food and some more wine. read more

Great service, really delicious charcuterie & cheeses, & lots of yummy wines to choose from. I'm not too fancy, so the server was really friendly and helpful with selections! She got exactly what we were looking for based on our descriptions, both in terms of wine & food. One thing: I wish their bread was warm, everything else about it was top notch. And the prices aren't too bad, either! Glad to have found such a cute & tasty charcuterie/wine bar! Definitely don't miss. read more

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Such a cute cozy wine bar! Our waitress was really on top of it. I don't know anything about wine but my waitress was able to suggest one that fit what I was feeling that night. Charcuterie board on point. Would definitely come back again! read more

C'EST TOO DAMN BON. It was girl's night out. The menu was written in French on the wall; it was completely useless to us but the server was extremely friendly in helping us choose a budget-friendly red wine. Two of us wanted to order all three charcuterie platters, but the server insisted that we order one to share. We ended up sharing 1 Beaujolais (Boo-jew-lays) charcuterie platter, an order of tuna tartare, and 1 bottle of ~$30 red wine (2010 Domaine J. Boulon Morgon from the same region of France). It was extremely filling and extremely crowded by dinner time ~6pm. We asked for extra bread, but the server forgot and we got madeleine (french butter) cookies for complementary dessert instead. read more

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This is a cute little spot for a girly night or a wine date. Always love their wine selections and reasonable price for foods, please add more vegan/vegetarian options. One of the waiters (old white hair guy with beard) seemed a bit stuck-up whenever we had questions from the menu. read more

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This is hands down my favorite place in Seattle. The food selection is mostly small plates and appetizer sized portions but is perfectly executed and fits with the wine menu. As for the wine menu you can't go wrong. All of the wines are French and keep with the French theme of the restaurant. The nice thing about the wine menu and the staff is that they have something for everyone. If you are feeling adventurous or need guidance David will give you a great recommendation, but if you know your way around wine the depth of their menu will have something to satisfy. David works especially hard to keep high quality wines available by the glass at a very reasonable price. Sit at the bar if you feel like socializing or getting a good restaurant recommendation from David. Also, the musical selection is a nice touch and helps complete the casual yet romantic ambiance of this wonderful spot. read more

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Fantastic in all the ways. Don't miss this spot! Loved the ambiance & the team had the best suggestions!

What a hidden gem. Love the menu, love the vibe, love the wine. The service can be friendlier though. Like the other reviewers have mentioned, they have the menu on the chalkboard and the staff is helpful in giving recommendations. We did not try the food, but the wine was great. Will definitely be going again. Recommended for date nights, or meeting a friend or two after work. Would not suggest going in large groups of more than 5 or 6. This is a nice place to sit, relax, have some wine and conversations. read more

The atmosphere, people, food and of course wines are perfect!!! If you are alone, don't worry. There are about 7~10 counters and your sommelier get your order very soon! Even though I am from San Diego CA, I'll be come back again. I totally recommend this place with couple, friends and even you are alone! Everything is perfect!!! read more

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I've visited this place! It's lovely. The staff here is friendly and quick. They all know the wine menu well and can offer you something to meet your needs. Ask what they recommend and give them something you like, they will no disappoint. They also offer yummy selections of meat and cheese. I would for sure come back. The vibe is cozy and cool but you still feel a little fancy enjoying your cheese wine. read more

Cute place came in Saturday night around 9:30 sat at a small table for two. Was pretty busy they have menus on wall for food and drinks, ordered bottle of French white wine and a board plate of meat and cheeses with mustard pickles and liver pate all very good. Atmosphere very dark romantic with one candle on each table service was great. read more

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Came to check out this place from a recommendation by a fellow colleague. I have to say that I absolutely it! Quaint and a very cozy atmosphere, with some really great selections of French wine and very knowledgeable and friendly staff. The wine is delicious and the charcuterie board was to die for - and it was plentiful for the price! Definitely going to come back again and again (especially to stop by and hang out at after a long day of work in the city). Makes me want to visit France! read more

Le Caviste - Planche du Fermier - Wine Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Trust the waiting staff. They are knowledgeable and helpful. This is a 5-star for a wine-bar, not restaurant. For those who want better culinary experiences, this is not it. You are here to drink wines and socialize. Not to have a meal. You enter. Find a seat. Wait for your waiting staff. He/she comes, you looked at the board, describe what you are looking for (red, white, fruity, intense, whatever) and accept his/her recommendation. If you have a companion and wish to share, ask for extra glasses. She will split the wine right in front of you, without spilling any drops. For food, get the charcuterie. You can ask for a meat-, cheese-, or paté-centric one. In case that you don't speak French, just ask. The recommendation (a primarily meat one) was excellent. Of course, the star of the place is their wines. We pretty much ran the red-wine board and enjoyed the sampling greatly. Some of them were on the chill side, just wait a few minutes. Cocktail, liquor, and beer people. Just don't come. read more

You like wine? How about French wine? Okay, stupid question if you know wine. This place has everything you need in a neighborhood French wine bar. Atmosphere is fine, but it's really the wine selections and staff knowledge that steals the show. Anything they offer is a great example of that region/varietal so just have a discussion and you'll end up with a great wine. Or two. Or three. They also offer cheese which is good, and some food items which I'm sure are good because they seem pretty dedicated to their craft. Bravo for this great little business in the downtown Seattle area where most everyone seems to focus on big Washington reds despite the fact that they don't generally go well with seafood. Thankfully there's Le Caviste which would be my regular place if I lived here. read more

YES, YES and YES !! I stopped by this place because, I was looking for real food and not burgers again. And finally I found the Graal in Seattle. :) Nice little location, with a sympathetic terrasse. The menu is simple as the place. The food menu is clean and easy to understand. I had "La Planche du Fermier" and it was like being home to me. The "Tome" was great, the "Pâté de foie de volaille" a pure délice, and the "Beurre Breton", finally the best butter I found in the USA, period. The wine list, very nice, good selection. I will suggest to have a bit more Beaujolais appellation on BTG, and also having the reds a little little bit chilled. The "room temperature" is not good, especially for the Beaujolais. Anyway, Thank you to the team. You did a great job. Merci et à bientôt ! Santé read more

Le Caviste is a small and cozy place, ideal for a glass wine and some delicious cheeses and charcuterie. They only serve French wine but no need to be a connoisseur, the waiter will help you choose what they think you will like It is not a snobbish Wine Bar with a fake French style, but an authentic and very friendly place. It really reminded us of France. Everything we had was very good: saucisson, tome, terrine, French butter, cornichons, and bread (refilled without asking). Great place to go for a Happy hour or before heading to the theatre or a concert. read more

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What a wonderful place! It feels like being back in France. Great selection of wine, superb food and an owner very nonchalant/ easygoing that makes you feel welcomed. The design is modern, minimalistic, uncluttered and just THE place to be to enjoy french atmosphere in the middle of Seattle Downtown. And a nice hint: French atmosphere without one single picture of the eiffel tower or other touristy kitsch :) We had the "planche du beaujolais" (a platter with different Salami, fresh cheese, pork terrine, french salted butter, roasted and fresh bread) and the "steak tartar" (fresh, seasoned ground beef) and everything was really really delicious. I would love to be here much more often in the future as it reminds me of my beloved France... read more

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FANTASTIC service and an amazing menu. Visiting from Texas currently and I've never seen anything like this place. A great place to relax with a glass of wine and a delicious charcuterie board. The staff was very knowledgeable and helpful read more

This was such a gem of a restaurant!! The actual owner served and educated my group and me on the food and the wines. He asked all the right questions to make sure we got what we would like. We ordered two bottles of wine - a white and a red; both were so good, and two charcuterie boards. The BUTTER was insane. The cheeses were Devine and the dried meats were delicious. You will need your covid card. Highly recommend this place and when I return to Seattle I will def revisit this restaurant. read more

my friends and I walked into the wine bar last night looking to see if they were still serving food. the man who "greeted" us at the door was incredibly rude and dismissive, and made it very clear we were not welcome there. I have never in all my years working in hospitality seen someone in the service industry treat people with such pretentious disgust. it was a truly disheartening ending to the evening. I tried to call the establishment the next day in the middle of the day between lunch and dinner, and was told that they were too busy to listen to what I had to say. So much then for keeping this between how the business handles its internal problems. I expected more from a place that clearly thinks highly of their service... read more

Old school vibes in the midst of Seattle's most new school neighborhood. Le Caviste is an intimate, narrow, romantic wine bar that is dimly lit and lined with bottles of French wine. The chalkboard menu features closely curated reds and whites, along with a short but quality selection of charcuterie and small plates. The servers were knowledgeable, social, and encouraged us to "eat like an iguana" and just drop the charcuterie's beautiful slices of Serrano ham right into our mouths. And we almost did. The rest of the board was equally amazing: duck sausage, chicken liver pate, spicy mustard, a bowl of sliced baguette, and the best triple creme cheese I've ever had. There was no rush as we took our time with a second glass of wine, and as busy as the place was, we never felt overcrowded. Sometimes, on a Friday evening, you need to escape to your own quiet corner of France. Le Caviste is guaranteed to provide this experience. read more

Excellent service and amazing food for the ones that know how to appreciate French appetizers and good wine

I have never been an expert in French wines, but that didn't matter. These guys gave me a basic instruction on what wine from their wineboard would best fit my preferences (big fan of full bodied wines like Cab and Rioja). And the wine recommendation was perfect... As was their Planche Du Beajoleais plate to accompany the wine. I look forward to bringing my wife here! read more

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Want to go to France? Buy a plane ticket! You want nice French ambiance with authentic-style food and amazing French wines in a bistro-style complete with no menus (only the chalk-board) and a cute little outdoor area? Go to Le Caviste! This tiny hole-in-the-wall features some of Frances best wines at pretty decent prices! The food is good too, though a little expensive (but not necessarily for what you get... it's delicious and high-quality!) I was helped by the two people serving this particular day (a very nice woman behind the counter and a guy who was very attentive and nice as well). Both were professional, kind and got things done. Ambiance was great, clientele looked to be the sort you'd expect at such a place. This isn't for the uncultured or the deal-seekers. Only gripe: I wish that when I ask for a larger wine glass, such as a Bordeaux glass so that my wine can open-up more, they would be open to that. I was told that those glasses aren't for "glass-pours" ... basically I have to buy a bottle before they give me those glasses (even at my request?!). ARGH! read more

How nice! Ok, the place is tiny and doesn't give you much privacy. The seating is not so comfortable. Basically you got to go there exclusively for the food! The food: Stellar! I enjoyed every bit of it and I would consider myself Very Very "exigent" (picky?) when it comes to charcuterie and small plate food. The wine selection was also great. Not too many wines, but those available well fi the menu and are not crazy expensive. I'll go back any time read more

My wife and I love this place and so glad they survived the pandemic! We can't wait to go again.

5/5 Stars for La Caviste! From being greeted by the locals when walking in to being sat down by owner David. The ambiance and pairing experience was through the roof and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting or staying long term. read more

Great little date place! Nice menu and extensive wine list!! Loved the pate de foie de volaille . The staff here is very knowledgeable so don't be afraid to ask questions!! read more

Fantastic. Fantastic. Fantastic. Small place but that just means you're not lost in the crowd. Chalkboard menu with a great variety of French Bistro style items. My wife and I have been there several times and it is one of our favorites. We love champagne and they always have something interesting to suggest. Sit at the counter if you can. Steak tartare is a favorite of mine along with the mixed platters. Typically a seafood and meat option. Portions are generous without being overwhelming. If you are into cheese this is your spot. If they tell you they have a cheese that's not on the board just order it for dessert. Haven't gone wrong yet and most likely won't. They also sell wine retail. Ask for suggestions as they usually have a hidden gem or two. read more

I work across the street and this is our go to for meetings with a little wine. It is without a doubt one of the finest wine collections in seattle. Ill i have to say is i'd like a rose and i am delivered a spectacular vintage. Along with the amazing wine knowledge and selection they have great cheese and charcute! I personally love the selection of breads ... Give me great bread and wine and im in heaven...bingo is this heaven? And the service ... Si magnifique ... Sorry if im butchering french. It's a wonderful place, just go! read more