A la bonne franquette

4.5 (357)

$31 to $50

French

1421 31st Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98144

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About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Neighborhood gem
Innovative

A La Bonne Franquette, in Seattle, crafts new American cuisine with French influence in its warm and welcoming restaurant. The pork and rabbit terrine with pistachios, herbs, pickles and baguette and the cheese plate make delectable appetizer options. Some of A La Bonne Franquette's specialty entrée dishes include the pan roasted almond trout in a brown butter and shallot sauce, the roasted half chicken with root vegetables and pan jus, the saffron steamed manila clams in cream sauce and the chickpea tagine with carrots, squash and cauliflower over a bed of couscous, all of which are prepared to perfection. Save room for dessert, as A La Bonne Franquette's chocolate orange bread pudding with vanilla ice cream and the decadent chocolate pot de crème are both superb and sinful. If the weather allows, be sure to take a seat on the lovely, flower-drenched outdoor patio.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Northwest
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday: 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Phone number
(999) 999-9999
Website
http://www.albfseattle.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Hamed Elnazir

Location
1421 31st Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98144
Neighborhood
Rainier Valley
Cross street
S Day & S Atlantic
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bus 14
Entertainment
One of the most breathtaking views in Seattle short of being at the top of the Space Needle.
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Soup of the Day
House-made soup of the day
- Market Price
Chicken Liver Mousse$9.00
Served with chutney, cornichons & bread
Oven Roasted Beets$9.00
Drizzled with lime vinaigrette & topped with crumbled goat cheese
Green Salad$9.00
With cherry tomatoes, shaved parmesan cheese & red wine vinaigrette
Tartines$10.00
Toasted baguette topped with chèvre, mushrooms, and shallots
Rillettes du jour$10.00
Rillette of the day served with baguette, chutney, cornichon, and mustard

Seconds

Grilled Hanger Steak$29.00
St. Helen's beef with mushroom sauce, potato gratin & French green beans
Daube D'Agneau$25.00
Braised lamb stew with bacon, fennel, citrus & and mashed sweet potatoes
Whole Idaho Trout$25.00
Pan roasted with crispy speck, shallots, mushrooms, & brown butter on a bed of green beans
Poulet Chasseur$22.00
Chicken legs braised with mushrooms, with mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables
Pork Belly$22.00
Pork belly with braised red cabbage, sautéed apples, cider reduction
Poulet Rôti$25.00
Roasted chicken breast stuffed with mushroom duxelles, with butternut squash bread pudding
Manila Clams$15.00
With sauce of the day and grilled bread
Cauliflower-Quinoa Cake$15.00
With squash purée, and sautéed greens

Sides

Potato Gratin$8.00
With comté cheese
French Green Beans$7.00
With shallots, white wine, & butter
Stewed Lentils$7.00
With cumin and spices
Baby Portobello mushrooms$7.00
Sauteed with garlic & butter

Reviews

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4.5

(357)

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
0.7Value

Noise • Moderate

357 Reviews

BB
BritBoy70
Seattle2 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 6, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always a great night with my wife... shame it was the last night for the current owners and chef. I am looking forward to visiting for the new experience in a couple of months
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle3 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 4, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
This was a farewell meal at our neighborhood French restaurant. It is closing this weekend, but I understand that a new French restaurant will rise from the ashes of the one now closing. Lovely food, attentive friendly service, a nice neighborhood atmosphere all contribute to a pleasant experience. Prices are fair. The departing owners sent an email broadcast to their customers to say that they are handing off to someone they know and trust, so there is reason to hope that an equally good restaurant will remain at this location.
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tinaa
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined on October 29, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very appealing menu; hard to choose. Great food. Respectful, pleasant service. Low noise making it nice for visiting. Great view.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle6 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 23, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The view of the city from this intimate restaurant is beautiful! I had the NY strip, which was cooked to perfection and accompanied by delicious mushrooms and potatoes!
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RalphS
Seattle5 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 15, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious! I live nearby and La Bonne Franquette is consistently excellent! The food is fresh and the quality never disappoints. The husband and wife team are gracious and fun! You will not be sorry.
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RickG Gold
Palm Springs21 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 5, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was my first visit to A la bonne Franquette. My experience from start to finish was just right. Competent friendly service, nice ambiance, wonderful views of downtown Seattle, and excellent food. I had the trout. It was prepared perfectly. My friend had the scallops. Equally excellent. The bar service is also quite good. If you seek a small quiet spot to unwind in a nice setting with excellent food and service, this gem will suit you perfectly. I will be back, hopefully on a regular basis.
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newToSeattle
Seattle3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 1, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I ate here with my folks. The service was great and the appetizers came out really fast. The scallop special was incredible. Our only issue was that Dads chicken was under done. It was still bloody. Although they took it back to re-fry it, he was sitting there for ages while me and mum ate. We ended up giving him most of our food and by the time his chicken emerged he was over it. I'm pretty sure most of it was still under cooked, he just ate around the sides leaving majority behind. Sadly they didn't comp the meal, only offered a dessert on the house. I'd go back, just avoid the chicken.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 1, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simple food, beautifully done, with the best view of Seattle IN Seattle. Our favorite restaurant in the city.
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nic219 Gold
Seattle27 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 17, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Super cute venue. Food was underwhelming and under seasoned.
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Felicia Gold
Seattle42 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 9, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great food, fantastic view, skip the bread...not worth the money. Go for the specials if they are offered.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Northwest
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday: 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Phone number
(999) 999-9999
Website
http://www.albfseattle.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Hamed Elnazir

Location
1421 31st Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98144
Neighborhood
Rainier Valley
Cross street
S Day & S Atlantic
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bus 14
Entertainment
One of the most breathtaking views in Seattle short of being at the top of the Space Needle.
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Snacks

Grand Central Bakery Bread$3.50

House Marinated Olives$5.00

Toasted Mixed Nuts$4.00

Firsts

Soup of the Day

Chicken Liver Mousse$9.00

Oven Roasted Beets$9.00

Green Salad$9.00

Tartines$10.00

Rillettes du jour$10.00

Seconds

Grilled Hanger Steak$29.00

Daube D'Agneau$25.00

Whole Idaho Trout$25.00

Poulet Chasseur$22.00

Pork Belly$22.00

Poulet Rôti$25.00

Manila Clams$15.00

Cauliflower-Quinoa Cake$15.00

Sides

Potato Gratin$8.00

French Green Beans$7.00

Stewed Lentils$7.00

Baby Portobello mushrooms$7.00

Reviews

Additional information

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