Maximilien Restaurant - French restaurant in Seattle - 81A Pike St, USA

This hidden gem is a definite go-to. i had the best pork chop I’ve ever had and my wife had the special burger with goat cheese and mushrooms which was so incredibly flavorful. to top it off the service was impeccable from the moment we walked through the door. a very memorable experience that we will never forget:-)

Went for a Friendsgiving dinner and opted for the igloo seating experience. It provides a great view of the bay and the Seattle eye with sunset in the background. Their drinks are great - across cocktails, mocktails and also warm cocktails on request. What did we order? Hors d’oeuvre - charcuterie board and the fried Brie. Recommend the charcuterie board. The half baguette that comes with the board is enough to share Le plat - Duck confit, Halibut and the scallops. Liked all, must order the scallops. Duck was surprisingly not gamey. Please note that the helpings are generous and could be shared. They would also prepare a vegetarian main if requested. Sweet tooth - crème brûlée and the flourless chocolate cake. The brûlée was sweeter than I hoped it to be and could have benefited from a harder cover but the cake was great and very low on sugar.

We were surprised by how beautiful the restaurant is at nighttime, we were promptly welcomed and since our “igloo” wasn’t ready yet- we were offered complimentary glasses of rosé immediately. The igloo is in a hidden patio with views of the sound, and during an atmospheric river the pitter patter of the rain while sitting in a heater warmed igloo lit by quirky neon signs and decorated butterflies was perfect to lift mid week blues. The incessant pouring rain did not slow down service and our server braved the rain to check in on us multiple times. The food was phenomenal- the onion soup perfectly balanced and not very salty as it is in most places. The tuna in the niçoise salad is perfectly grilled, the escargot buttery and delectable. It was one of the most romantic meals we’ve had in seattle with perfect ambience, great food and an unhurried pace. I cannot recommend a more romantic date night than this gem of a french restaurant!

The view is just amazing, and the ambience is classy, but still preserves historic Seattle charm. Booked dinner here for the first time before an evening event at SAM, and immediately noticed that the service is really top-notch. The food was delicious--everything was cooked perfectly, from scallops and pork to toothsome veggies. Front and back of the house know what they're doing here, and it absolutely shows. Really lovely experience across the board.

We were lucky enough to get a table outside on a beautiful day. This came with its positives (the view) and the negatives (mice in the garden). We started with the Foie Gras which was buttery soft and topped with good balsamic. We also got the seafood tower option. Some of the muscles and clams were still closed, which is usually not a good sign. My recommendation would be to stick with some of their full entrees.

The BEST authentic French food outside of France. I went here for a birthday dinner, and the food did not disappoint. I had the pork, and it literally melted in my mouth and was served on a bed of DELICIOUS mashed potatoes. The staff was also super knowledgeable about the food, ingredients, and the proper way to eat it (I had the escargot for an appetizer and had no idea how to eat it, but our waitress explained the best way to eat the delicacy). The Basque-style burnt cheesecake was exceptional and not too sweet and was a perfect ending to the three-course meal. The prices were reasonable prices too, especially with the quality (and amount) of the food. The views were amazing, especially at sunset when the ferris wheel lit up. I cannot wait to go back!

Pleasantly surprised by this place. Our server was great. She elevated the whole dining experience. We had a table outside. It was a lovely view and very charming. The earl grey mocktail was delicious. The steak was cooked well and I cannot fault the scallops.

Came here for my wife’s birthday. Had to reserve weeks before since it was a quite popular place with a great view. We ordered a steak frites and mussels with foie gras as an appetizer. The mussels were pretty good and fresh. My steak was way over cooked and the fries weren’t the typical skinny fries you would expect from a good French restaurant. Besides the subpar food, this place charges 5% service fee regardless the size of your party. I am not sure what it is for really. 🤔 I generally dislike restaurants which make decision for me when it comes to tipping so it is safe to say I won’t be coming back anytime soon.