Always reliable, classic French dishes, reminds me of typical French bistro. So glad to see they are still around. Decent wine list; cheese and late selections. read more

Le Pichet - Salad and baguette - French Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love everything about this place. Starting with the bistro decor - it's a tight space and you are close to your dining neighbors (Just need to know this when you go there). The staff and service are on point. I often meet people here when I am in town or if I'm craving the food - great place to go alone. The food is consistently fantastic. I always start with a cappuccino. The warm bread with butter.... sometimes I could eat just that. I recommend the green salad; and the eggs, cheese, and ham dish - it comes piping hot! So satisfying and savory. Can't wait to go back. read more

Excellent service and atmosphere. Watermelon salad, soup and croque sandwich were delicious.

A friendly, no nonsense, bistro with very good food. Wine can be ordered by different ceramic pitcher sizes. Excellent house made charcuterie. Lovely evening dinner. read more

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Ok. This was a tasty meal. That said, it was an expensive meal. And pretty simple fare as you would expect from a bistro. I had the special...pork chop over polenta. Very tasty. read more

This place has lost it. The food and service tonight when I went for dinner was awful. I've been dining at Le Pichet for over ten years and it has been plummeting in quality the past few. The server argued with me when I disliked my entree. I chose to order soup (and pay for it) instead, but she kept sniping at me so I gave up and resigned myself to no dinner before my evening plans. They are coasting on a reputation that has long been unjustified. Due to the poor quality of the food and service I urge you to skip it and go to Cafe Campagne instead. They know how to prepare food and be courteous to customers. If you read the reviews, you will see that many of the long time patrons have had the same sad and bad experience I had this evening. Sad to see it go in the toilet. But I don't care to join Le Pichet in their plunge into the same. read more

Food is excellent but very bad service . Alexis was our server with a big attitude and the asian lady host was also not friendly either...

I recommend coming here for small bites and a place to enjoy a seat! This is a place you can come to get away from the busy city streets! Come for charcuterie and a glass of wine. Everything is authentic and carefully prepared. It's wonderful to enjoy quality ingredients. Bread will be provided in more quantity upon request! read more

Le Pichet - French Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great way to transport yourself to a small Parisian cafe dinner. Get there earlier or get a reservation!

My friend and I were walkins on a weekend afternoon. I've always heard great reviews so wanted to try it. Initially I was put off, we got seated in the corner instead of the booth seats more inside the restaurant and later we noticed a faint urine smell. Personally I felt like the service wasn't good, they had an attitude and we both felt overlooked compared to the service the surrounding tables were receiving by the same server. Maybe it the typical server things where they don't want to serve asians because a lack of tips. Maybe not, but it's hard to see it any other way when we were the only asians and seated in a weird corner and also given mediocre service. The food was okay, since it wasn't the dinner service I wasn't able to try the food they're more known for, so I don't want to judge too harshly on it. We ended up getting a house charcuterie board and coffee which is similar to ones I've had in paris before. Their coffee was very acidic. My friend got an americano and I got a mocha. They didn't mention they use actual chocolate in theirs and I had gotten mine iced. So I got mine with partially incorporated chocolate Overall, maybe I'll try again for their dinner service, but the initial visit was very off putting. I've gotten way better service every time I've been to France and they're supposed to be known for bad service read more

Very cute breakfast-y place near Pike Place. If you can't make it to France, Le Pichet is a pretty good alternative: it feels warm and cozy inside, and the food is very good. I loved the Oeufs Plats, a pain au chocolat, and cappuccino. Everything was very good, and the service did remind me of France--not very good and not very friendly, although there were many people working there! read more

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Warm, classic, friendly, and great. Had been like this for decades (so I'm told), and hope it sticks around for many more. read more

Le Pichet - Seating by the bar - French Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Can't believe it. So this small French restaurant took the cake in my last visit. Totally exceeded my expectation. A goal hidden gem in Seattle :) read more

Le Pichet - French Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We absolutely loved it here! Fantastic service and everything was delicious. Cozy and relaxed atmosphere. We ordered the escargot special, a charcuterie plate, frisee salad, and duck confit. The duck leg was huge and crispy, served over very tasty whipped potatoes. My favorite though was probably the chocolate mousse dessert special! A memorable meal on our vacation. read more

If you want to find an authentic French restaurant in Seattle, this is the place to go. Everything about it was wonderful, the food, the atmosphere, the service was all on point. Highly recommend! read more

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This was a small but very cute restaurant in downtown Seattle. The food was great, the service was great, and although the seating was sardine-tight we appreciated having a spot at the bar. I fully acknowledge that a crowded restaurant is usually a good sign. We also had the privilege of meeting one of the owners who was quite busy helping to support the staff. I loved seeing that because it shows a good spirit of comradery. It is a little pricey - just so you know what to expect. Still, if ever in the city again we would love to eat there a second time. read more

Le Pichet - French Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Fantastic food and cute ambiance. Really authentic French flavors and quality ingredients I can taste. I got the Gruyere, Egge, and Ham broiled and grapefruit juice. A half baguette with butter was included as well! Service was prompt and very kind. I'll definitely this spot for the next time I come back to Seattle. read more

Le Pichet - Gruyère, Eggs, and ham! - French Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Well, I almost ate here today, with my girlfriend on our monthly ladies lunch date. We arrived during the height of lunch hour. The indoor restaurant was crowded. There were four tables outside for which I was grateful because my husband and I continue to be in a high-risk group for Covid and (by the way, management of this restaurant,) covid cases are currently spiking again. We were told, in no uncertain terms, that we absolutely could not sit outside . When I asked my friend what they had told her, she said "there's no point in arguing, that was quite clear." We dine out in all kinds of restaurants all the time, so I know my friend was not being oversensitive. So, since we were not allowed to sit outside, we went next-door and had a wonderful outdoor lunch at the excellent restaurant adjacent. Goodbye, Le Pichet, I won't be back ... we don't need that kind of attitude. read more

When you're too broke to go to Paris, you dress up as a Parisian woman and go to this cute little France corner instead. ‍ Everything that we ordered that day was so good. If you're not sure what to order when you get here let me give some suggestions that won't disappoint you. We ordered smooth chicken live and chef's choice of charcuteries board and hot chocolate w whipped cream. Make sure to check w your server because they also make regular hot chocolate by the espresso machine. That one is not as thick as the one that I ordered. But omg that hot chocolate is sooo good. I feel like I was in heaven after having that first sip. It left me wanting more. I read some reviews about their "not so good" service but lucky for me my server was so nice and friendly. She helped me order and explained the menu. I forgot to ask for her name but She wears glasses and has short black hair. She really made our experience here outstanding! I really look forward to come back here. Btw They will be closed until Jan 9th next year for renovations. read more

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This was a nice little restaurant. The service was good and the hot chocolate was even better. I did also get the charcuterie board and it was delicious. read more

Le Pichet - Hot chocolate - French Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food portion is so tiny. They also forcibly charge the service fee for 20% during lunch... read more

Le Pichet - French Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food was really good. The service very French. Small place and cozy. It is a place for a casual diner.

I love my annual trips to Paris, so was excited for a taste of France in Seattle. Despite the glowing reviews, I wasn't in amour... Food/drinks: One of my favorite meals in Paris is steak frites, with double or triple fried fries. I gave it a try here (without the blue cheese sauce). The steak was a little bland but expertly cooked! The fries looked authentic but lacked the satisfying crunch with hot oozing oil. The food was not piping hot when served - a huge pet peeve - but the waitress didn't really check on us for me to share feedback. To drink, I had the Cap Martin; wouldn't order it again. Service: One of the other reviewers said it best: the service reminded me of Paris. Whether standing to wait for seating or while at the bar, I often felt in the way of the staff. I didn't share my dissatisfaction so I'm not sure how they would have responded. The manager/owner was helpful when I arrived and introduced herself to my friend, a repeat customer, before we left, so maybe the place feels like a neighborhood spot after a few visits? Ambiance: It does transport you away from Seattle. Intimate (read: close) quarters. Definitely make a reservation if you can; we didn't and had to wait 30 min for bar seating. It's a very popular spot for dinner. I was underwhelmed with the food, drinks, and service, but because the steak was cooked so well, I'd consider trying again. read more

I have never been to Le Pichet but my friend highly recommended this restaurant for my birthday. He has been here a few times and had always had a great meal. I was not impressed after the first few minutes. Call me old-school? But French restaurants never server water with ice. That was the first sign of uncertainty. The baguette that came out to the table was most likely pulled out of the paper bag and served. It was not warm, it was not crispy. It was HELLA chewy. I even had a hard time to separate the slices even though it came to the table pre-sliced. We ordered the French Salad Frisee and Endive. I love frisee, endives, and roasted squash because it gives sweetness and the French dressing because it gives a unique acidity and flavor. However, I was turned off with the couscous, it made my crispy frisee and endives soggy. I prefer crispy leaves. The rillette should be nicely spreadable in a nice crusty bread, but this rillette was pressed in a terrine mold very tightly, destroying the texture because I had to press and smear the heck out of it to get it on the bread evenly. The Raclette main course had no color on the cheese. Dried walnut and sliced fruits. Was not worth the $26.00 The main entree Duck was not crispy. The gal that ordered it had 4-5 bites with that long unrecognizable green on top. She never touched it . I had the Steak and Fritz. It was probably the best items out of all that was ordered. There was no cognac black garlic demi. I even asked the server and he said its on there, he can see it. But to me, that was the steak jus. I didnt taste any demi or even see any demi. Demi is a semi-thick consistency sauce. 20% of the fries on my plate were burnt dry pieces, happens when the fryer is not cleaned out or when you dont remove all the fries in the fryer. I think the whole dinner and experience only one thing was French, the bottle of wine read more

First of all, the waitress and service staff were amazing and attentive. No issues there. I'm also sure the food and wine are great but that's not what this review is about. I have a problem with this place putting restrictive rules and just not being a welcoming place. We walked in and were barely greeted. It must have been at least 5 minutes before the host asked to seat us. This was mid day and there was hardly anyone there. Secondly, the manager or owner made us throw out our expensive ginger beer that we had purchased down the street. We explained that we completely understand the no outside food or drink policy and we would leave it aside and not consume on property. She insisted that we throw it out anyway. We really should have just left at this point since we were looking for a chill environment to hang out and sip wine after a long day of walking. This place is far from chill and relaxing. Had one glass of wine and immediately left. Went down the street to Jarrbar instead had a bottle of wine and amazing cocktails. 1000% better vibes and environment. read more

Decent spot for traditional french fair in downtown Seattle. I was a huge fan of the bread, which was a perfect French baguette with local butter. Any place with good bread often steals my heart. The Salade Verte had fresh lettuce and a nice simple composition. The special for the night was a duck confit that had a beautiful rich flavor on the meat that fell off the bone, but the paste that came with it was too bland for my liking. I don't have a particularly refined palette so maybe more enjoyable for those looking for the more traditional French flavors. Appetizers 1. Salade Verte - 4/5 Main 1. Duck Confit - 3/5 read more

Le Pichet - Bread - French Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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a neighbor recommended us to try this place. so i set up a dinner reservation for my high school friends coming in town for a gathering. the day before reservation, received a text, i replied for confirmation. As that wasn't enough, I missed a call, didn't think I need to 'double-confirm' my dinner reservation. I received an email while I was out about the restaurant CANCELLED my reservation based on I didn't answer the call! I didn't received this news until my friends showed up at the door with 'closed notice' . I lived about 1.5 hrs away from downtown seattle, I had to apologize to my friends for the reservation mishaps waiting for me in pouring rain while I took long commute to get to downtown. IF THEY WANTED TO CANCEL RESERVATION LAST MINUTE, should have better legitimate reason then excuse of I missed a call. Now was there a voicemail OR ANY EXPLANATION for telling WHY RESTAURANT CANCELLED RESERVATION ??Inconveniently went to nearby other french restaurant got our dinner business for the night. And I will never be trying this place again based on such poor communication and service unrendered.. read more

Rather small, hot, slightly shabby place, with too many tables jammed together. Not a jovial atmosphere inside. Server was extremely rude, and couldn't address simple questions about dietary restrictions. Quiche, which looked more like deep dish pizza, seemed rather unappetizing, was pushed and also soup! Not impressed with the lunchtime omenu. After quite a while of being completely ignored, I simply got up and left. Many other options in this location with good food and good service. Would not recommend. read more

Food was amazing, light and filling at the same time. the staff were knowledgeable and helpful! We will definitely return when we come to Seattle again! read more

We met here on a thursday just for drinks & an appetizer. Our first visit. The hostess (manager??) was a total snob and told us to be out within the hour due to reservations, but our server was lovely and friendly. We had wonderful libations and a couple of light snacks. Great location; charming interior. I'd go back to try dinner; the menu looks awesome. read more

Place is really quaint and small. You're sitting right next to others so it can get a bit loud. Our waiter was nice and answered all our questions and gave recommendations, as we had no idea what we wanted and were slow to order (sorry!). The quiche was recommended by our waiter, and she said they usually sell out at this point but they still had some left at ~12pm when we arrived. THIS IS A MUST GET. I don't believe it's on the menu. Hefty slice, flavor packed, cheesy, fluffy egg with veggies and jamon I think? My favorite of our meal. It's sooo good, filling but not heavy. GET IT! The large assorted charcuterie came with 8 meats, and bread with Dijon and butter. They all tasted wonderful, however I wasn't a big fan of the beef tongue. Egg and jamon was good, eggs cooked nicely. I should've paired this with bread but that was saved for the charcuterie plate. Small plate but good for just one person wanting a light meal. Split the 3 items between two people which was a good amount of food. Bloody Mary was eh, but for 7.50 I'd get it again. 20% gratuity is INCLUDED, on all checks regardless of party size. read more

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This place @lepichetseattle recreated classic French cafe vibes and was among my favorite surprise finds during my Seattle trip! The pain au chocolat was so good! Hot and melted chocolate inside the crunchy baguette...yum! Coffee is from Caffe Vita, which was a nice touch to the meal. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the city! read more

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We had a table outside at around 5:45 pm on a Friday night. Food: - steak frites: the meat was perfectly cooked and it was a nice cut (very tender), but it was a bit under-seasoned. The fries, when they were soaked in the jus, were really delicious and borderline special. But when they didn't have the meat juices (which was most of the time), they needed the ketchup and mayo that accompanied them. (3.5 stars) - duck confit: juicy, flavorful meat over sugar snap peas, leeks and pickled plums. The meat was super moist and full of flavor reminiscent of Chinese duck spices, but more subtle. I loved it. (5 stars) - salad verte: simple Bibb lettuce with a vinaigrette and hazelnuts. Although it was nice, light and refreshing, it was a little too simple for my taste (3 stars) - sipping hot chocolate: this was pretty incredible. I'm not a big chocolate person but this was a big win. Thick warmed chocolate served with a huge quenelle of whipped cream. Super rich but a great way to end a nice meal. (4.5 stars) Ambiance: - luckily we had good weather so it was nice for the most part. But we occasionally met up with reality like when a giant delivery truck parked right in front of us, ruining our "view". Also there were many homeless and/or junkies passing by, which wasn't always comforting. Not the fault of the restaurant but something to remember if eating outside. Service: - our server was not warm and often left us feeling like we didn't get the answers we were looking for. He was fine I guess, but didn't talk very much and wasn't very friendly. - They also charge a mandatory 20% "service fee" but then encourage tipping more for the servers. Not a fan of this policy but seems to be the norm around the Pike Place area. read more

We ended up here because the place that was recommended for breakfast was a huge wait so we walked a little further down the road and I am so happy we didn't take the well traveled path and happened upon on this lovely French bistro. We sat outside and enjoyed about the best cappuccino I think we've ever had along with pan au chocolat and a wonderful chocolate croissant. It was so good we came back the next morning and had the pate plate with pickles. We left and went to Canada and then came back here again on out way out of Seattle and I had the eggs ham and cheese dish which was off the charts. Highly recommend this place everything was delicious. Some servers were very chipper and happy which made a much more enjoyable experience one was not she seemed a little grumpy but I will forgive that because the food is so amazing here. read more

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Nice French restaurant. Ambiance is very casual. It is easy to feel overdressed. If you enjoy non-pretentious restaurant, you will love this place. Food was good, many French classics. Staff was knowledgeable, especially with the wine pairing. read more

Le Pichet - Assiette de charcuterie - French Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Tiny place but you know it's great when the place is crowded! Got to give credit to my husband for finding this gem at the very last minute! Went for the charcuterie plate and the fromage plate Chefs choice; the dessert Eva suggested was unlike any chocolate dessert I've ever had; she said it would be an experience and it was!! Wines were parable to any taste and delicious! So glad to have found this food experience in Seattle! read more

Le Pichet - The restaurant I'm reviewing - French Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great cheese, charcuterie, bread, pinned frites, and wine. Everything is excellently curated or made in house. Very French, et tres bon. read more

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Delicious dinner at this sweet restaurant that should be found in Paris, not Seattle. Simple decor, excellent service, and incredible menu, and wine list from small vineyards. Definitely make a reservation. If you like down to earth French food with delicious ingredients, you won't be disappointed. I'll definitely be back! read more

Strolled over here for an afternoon snack after my foodie friend told me about the chicken liver here. I know chicken liver exists, I've just never heard of it being on a menu, or even a French menu. So of course I had to check it out. The restaurant is very small and reminds me of restaurants in France. There wasn't any seating inside so we sat outside where it was a little windy. When the server handed our plates, there were existing bread crumbs on it and he just tilted the plates, brushing it off. We asked for new plates, but he said it's fresh plates next to the fresh bread where they cut it. Thought it was weird, but I still wanted fresh plates without the crumbs. I ordered the beet salad which pairs very well with the cow's milk blue cheese, but I wish the nuts were glazed with something. The chicken liver was not as smooth as described on the menu. I figured since I had the best foie gras in Paris, I was hoping it would be similar. This thing looked like a thick slice of salami. It was very hard and not easy to break apart. There was complimentary bread and butter and my friend ordered the cheese and bread which looked like cheese spread on toast. read more

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I just love everything right here And it was fantastic The food was really good Reminds me everything of cafe presse I will come back again The atmosphere just like French bistros So lovely read more

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