Maximilien Restaurant

Maximilien is a romantic and charming French restaurant located in the heart of downtown Seattle's historic Pike Place Market. Inside, you are greeted by a panorama that takes in Puget Sound, Elliott Bay, West Seattle, and the Olympic Mountains, all framed by huge picture windows.

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  • Phone

    (206) 682-7270

  • Website

    maximilienrestaurant.com

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  • Type

    French Restaurant

Address

81A Pike St Ste A Seattle , WA 98101 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 31


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scenic views happy hour French food foie gras outdoor seating pork tenderloin brunch food mousse bar meats ham lunch dinner canard market good for special occasions goat cheese garlic appetizers cream sauce
Kaitlin Martineau

The cheese plate with fig jam , three types of international cheese , pears , and nuts . The side of fries are nice and crispy too! Romantic view of the wheel

Farah Faisal

The duo de canard au poivre vert (duo of duck entree) is really delicious, the green pepper cream sauce really makes the dish. There's an option to add foie gras to really make the dish over the top.

Ralph Meyer

One of our go to places when we visit the Pikes Place Market for lunch or dinner . While not inexpensive , the quality of the food and service is very good. Great choice for French cuisine and wine .

Victor Wong

Great view and good food. Expensive. Tried halibut , lamb , pork tenderloin , and duck confit and all were delicious. Pork tenderloin came with bone marrow and fries . Fries were overly salted though.

Serious Eats

On sunny days—and especially later in the week—arrive right at 5 p.m., when happy hour starts, or just before, to make sure that you snag a deck table.

Jesse Johnston

The oyster buckets are worth the price and wait time. Try and get a table near the windows for an oceanside view !

The Seattle Times

The city 's most romantic happy hour also offers a $2.95 appetizer list , including three buttery croissants with ham and cheese , steamed mussels and goat cheese and garlic mousse . 5-7 M-F, 8-10 Sat Read more

Mingfei Yan

Came here for brunch with great view of the waterfront . Food is quite good too.

Michelle N

The manager discriminates and is dishonest. He denied myself and colleague open seats , then sat 2 Caucasian women who entered after us w/ no reservation . When confronted, he lied, then admitted to it

Pelin Güvenç Kefel

Great view of the bay , and their fish and chips are really good

Mel

The bartender , Neil, was fantastic. As was the cafe gourmand.

Ashley Rose

Igloos are back on the Patio beginning in October with a $150 min spend for reservation

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Great Bloody Marys , amazing croissants ????!

April Yap-Hennig

Best $3 Mussels with a Million-Dollar View

Michael Hartzell

Don't be fooled by the walk through the Pike Place Market on the way to Maximilien. Ask for Mike C. He is great! The events for special holidays are best. Read more

Narisa Spaulding

Watch the sunset over Puget Sound from the upstairs bar , only open Fri-Sat in summer. Get a cocktail and smoked salmon . Their outdoor deck is now always open in summer.

Kelvin Li

Great view , great foie gras .

Chan S

The view from the deck is awesome and the 8 appetizers for $20 is pretty unbeatable (during happy hour ).

Pepper

The view is amazing.

Kerry Antezana

It's all about the deck in summertime.

Joseph Alvarado

The escargot is amazing!!!

Pelin Güvenç Kefel

Great pastries !

DishOnIt

Found Croque Madame as Yum Yum. Try it and dish on it at http://dishonit.com Read more

Emily Scruggs

Halibut and escargot

Rose

KILLER onion soup !

Daniel Norman

Stick to the cocktail menu for mixed drinks . The bartenders are shaky outside that repertoire.

Mingfei Yan

Nice view but don't remember much about the food...

Mandy Tidwell

Go for happy hour and get all 8 appetizers for $20. Read more

Aaron M.

Try the escargot with lots of bread

Jeffrey McGaffey

Worst service ever, the waitor only cared on the large parties to introduce specialsask if we wanted anything to drink. Had to practically grab him to get his attention.

Emily Skey

No such thing as cheap appetizers . Greasy food and bland sauces. 6 krone burg for 15

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