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Imagine shiny black tables can-canning their way around an Art Moderne room and you might get a sense of the fun of Bandol. The historic Smith Tower at the edge of Pioneer Square is the setting for chef Tim Dunning’s modern French bistro cuisine as seen in the calf’s liver with mustard seed, caramelised onion and preserved fruit chutney, an inspired twist on the classic dish. The cassoulet is a warming wonder and desserts a whimsically sweet treat. Owner Jef Fike watches everything that unfolds while sitting back and sipping cassis.
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Brasa is the showcase for James Beard award-winning chef Tamara Murphy’s take on Northwest cuisine with a distinctly Mediterranean feel. Murphy simply knows food better than most of her colleagues, giving her the opportunity to create stunning flavour combinations amid perfectly executed dishes. Nearly every dish on the menu is a winner, especially the buttermilk-fried quail. The low-lit modern room lends itself equally well to a quiet dinner or deal-closing meal; superior service. One of the best tables in town.
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If there’s ever been a reason to dine on Seattle’s Eastside (and most people need a really good reason to cross the bridge over to Kirkland), it’s Café Juanita. The Northern Italian food and subtle room could both be described as warm and inviting. Consider starting with the crispy veal sweetbreads with capers and olive oil and continuing with the bone-in rib eye with Cipollini onions in agro dolce. Chef Holly Smith is a rising star on the Seattle area dining scene.
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Smooth service and lovely views will call you to this sleek dining spot close to Pike Place Market, but the real reason for coming here is excellent French country cookery using the bounteous fare of the Pacific Northwest. Chef Daisley Gordon’s deft hand is best seen in his hearty cassoulet and the red wine and orange braised lamb shank nestled against a chickpea puree. The Maestro’s Circle, a three-course prix fixe supper for $45, is ideal for pre-performance dining and is served all evening long.
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Soft lighting and even softer woods set the tone for this wannabe Wild Ginger, with the good news being the food is not bad and the tab is much more affordable than at Pan-Asian table number one. Much like Ginger, though, the place is forever packed so get there early or rather late. Small plates and dim sum are the way to go here, with the veggie, chicken or seafood options your best bet. Open from 7am-1am as it’s attached to the Paramount Hotel.
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