Maximilien

4.3 (1047)

$31 to $50

French

81A Pike St, 0, Seattle, 98101-2024

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About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Maximilien is a contemporary French restaurant. This eatery is located on the iconic Puget Sound of Elliot Bay in Seattle. Diners are given a spectacular panoramic view of the nearby Olympic Mountains and can watch passers by enjoy the nearby pier complete with Ferris wheel. Maximilien also offers a large wraparound patio for diners to enjoy their meals outside. Maximilien's menu focuses on making fine French cuisine approachable to typical American diners. Executive Chef Christian Potvin has created a unique menu by taking locally-sourced Washington ingredients and cooking them using classic French techniques. Appetizers at Maximilien's include fresh oysters on the half shell and escargot in garlic and parsley-butter. Dinner options include pan-seared Painted Hills natural beef tenderloin, White bean cassoulet with Touloise sausage and a duo of Hudson Valley duck leg confit with seared duck breast, Brussel sprouts, carrots, Chantrelles and green peppercorn sauce.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Northwest
Hours of operation
Maximilien French restaurant is no longer accepting reservation through OpenTable. To make reservations, please visit our web site at www.MaximilienRestaurant.com or call us!
Website
http://www.maximilienrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Christian Potvin
Private party facilities
Whether you are planning a company event, holiday party, wedding reception or any kind of occasion, we will ensure your experience will be expertly produced with the same flavorful gourmet cuisine and attentive service we deliver to our guests every day.

Location
81A Pike St, 0, Seattle, 98101-2024
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Pike Street and 1st Avenue
Parking details
Here are some tips to park in the Pike Place Market when you visit us: Parking at the Market is very easy. The Market garage at 1531 Western Avenue is just down the hill from Victor Steinbrueck Park and offers affordable parking rates. There is also the Valet Parking every Thursday, Friday and Saturday (after 5:30pm) adjacent to the Market's info booth. http://www.maximilienrestaurant.com/parking
Entertainment
Maximilien offers theme dinner regularly. On special dinner nights we offer unique cuisine from different French regions, or accented around a holiday theme such as Bastille Day or Beaujolais Nouveau. This is the perfect occasion to try "hard to find" gourmet preparations or enjoy a romantic dinner with live classic guitar.Every first Thursday of the month is Downtown Seattle Art Walk. Join Seattle's leading art galleries in welcoming their new monthly exhibits & artists.Visit us after your Art Walk for dinner, happy hour or just cocktails and enjoy live music!
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Les Huitres Fraiches*
Five Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell, Bordeaux and Lemon Granité. Lemon zest. Wine pairing: NV Jaillance Brut Rosé, Cuvée de l'Abbaye (Crémant de Bordeaux)
Escargots à la Bourguignonne^
Baked escargot in a garlic and parsley butter. Wine pairing: Rosé, Domaine Saint Aix Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence , 2014

Second

Espadon à la Provençal
Swordfish "à la Provençal," black olives and fava beans ragout, fingerling potatoes, Chanterelles. WIne pairing: Entre-Deux-Mers, Château Moulin de Ferrand, 2011
Magret et Confit de Canard au Poivre Vert
Hudson Valley duck leg confit, seared duck breast, gratin Dauphinois, broccolini, wild mushrooms, green peppercorn sauce. Wine pairing: Cuvée Maximilien, Domaine Les Grands Bois Cairanne, 2011

Third

Crème brûlée au Café
Espresso flavored custard topped with caramelized brown sugar

Reviews

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4.3

(1047)

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
0.5Value

Noise • Moderate

1,047 Reviews

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AdainSeattle Gold
Seattle38 reviews
1.0
Reviewed on August 7, 2017
1. Overall 1
a beautiful setting on a summer evening- unfortunately the charm ends there...ordered martinis & asked what gins they had- Shureal (a phonetic spelling of her name) didn't know- as she said "...there are four- do I need to go back inside to check...?" asked about oysters- wanted to know what kind they were & how they were tasting- she quickly told us they were good, the Puget Sound "out there is cold even in the summer"...I've lived in Seattle since 1990 & know oysters are not always delicious in the summer months. We passed on oysters. I ordered a market salad w/ salmon (on the menu it was labeled "Copper River King Salmon"- as previous mentioned I've lived here for 25+ years- it's a first for me to have Copper River Salmon available in August). Asked for salmon undercooked & dressing on the side. Husband had duck w/ foie gras. Dinner arrived w/ overcooked salmon (light colored, mushy, possibly frozen? not the deep red color of copper river) & lettuce dressed, Shureal said "...oh- do you want me to take it back to the kitchen...?" No concern whatsoever that what the customer had ordered had not been delivered. Husband's foie gras was cold. Don't think they worry about repeat customers- this was not on our list of restaurants to dine at for many years until someone told us they had great moules frites so we decided to try it. Won't be back. Visitors to our great city- there are many good quality, pleasant, delicious restaurants in Seattle- don't be sucked in by a lovely patio.
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JohnT Gold
Seattle15 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 20, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A long time favorite with a sense of place. Authentic, not stuffy, view.
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OpenTable Diner
Portland1 review
5.0
Dined on November 6, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were impressed right from the start - the bread and butter alone were enough to get a 5 star review out of me! The service was superb and the food was outstanding, authentic, beautifully presented and unforgettable. I also appreciated being able to enjoy conversation with the others in my party without competing with loud music or too many other loud voices. It was an overall excellent dining experience.
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GregS
Seattle11 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 2, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our wife and I came into Downtown Seattle for a birthday lunch at Maximilien's. We have eaten here several times before and have always had an excellent meal. I had the Pike Place Market salad which was a delicious mix of greens, fingerling potatoes, green beans, red peppers, kalamata olives, hard boiled egg, and anchovies (!). I ordered the smoked salmon extra. It was delicious. We had a glass of French wine to celebrate. The service was very attentive and professional. The view of Puget Sound is sweeping and is enjoyable even on a cloudy rainy Seattle day.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle4 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 29, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I wanted a nice first dinner experience on hour honeymoon. I would submit that it is more than safe to say there is no better restaurant we could have picked for our experience. Ambience, service, and food quality were over the top. Cheers to Maximilien, I hope to return soon!
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Dvenetian
Seattle15 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 27, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This was my first time dining at the Maximilien and made a reservation to celebrate our anniversary. The place was quite and romantic, but I dined on a rainy Wednesday's evening, and despite it was dark outside the water view was still good; the Ferris Wheel is at a stone's throw from the restaurant. The food was good and rich as expected for a true French cuisine; but perhaps a bit too rich. I went for the Le Gourmand Menu with wine pairing and chose the Escargots à la Bourguignonne and Magret et Confit de Canard au Poivre Vert; hey were both excellent. The combination of flavors was very good but a couple of pieces of meat were slightly chewy. The Crème brûlée au Café dessert was also very good but not the best I ever had. The espresso I ordered along with the dessert was perfectly made, an item that for me is hard to find in Seattle restaurants. The wine pairing was very good. A small bite of my wife's King salmon entree revealed once again the drive for richness in flavor, which is very unnecessary for our local salmons. Overall it is a place I would recommend and that I will definitely return for dining.
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KapnKz Gold
Seattle79 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 25, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Maximilien does not disappoint in the dishes it serves, the service and the view. I would definitely recommend Maximilien for anyone wanting delicious French food.
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AlisaN
Seattle4 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 25, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated my mom's birthday with her friends. It was their first time at Maximilien and they all loved it!
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined on October 23, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful setting, intimate dining room with incredible food.
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Leslie
Seattle13 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 22, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a special experience here. Great food, service and views. Consistently wonderful!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Northwest
Hours of operation
Maximilien French restaurant is no longer accepting reservation through OpenTable. To make reservations, please visit our web site at www.MaximilienRestaurant.com or call us!
Website
http://www.maximilienrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Christian Potvin
Private party facilities
Whether you are planning a company event, holiday party, wedding reception or any kind of occasion, we will ensure your experience will be expertly produced with the same flavorful gourmet cuisine and attentive service we deliver to our guests every day.

Location
81A Pike St, 0, Seattle, 98101-2024
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Pike Street and 1st Avenue
Parking details
Here are some tips to park in the Pike Place Market when you visit us: Parking at the Market is very easy. The Market garage at 1531 Western Avenue is just down the hill from Victor Steinbrueck Park and offers affordable parking rates. There is also the Valet Parking every Thursday, Friday and Saturday (after 5:30pm) adjacent to the Market's info booth. http://www.maximilienrestaurant.com/parking
Entertainment
Maximilien offers theme dinner regularly. On special dinner nights we offer unique cuisine from different French regions, or accented around a holiday theme such as Bastille Day or Beaujolais Nouveau. This is the perfect occasion to try "hard to find" gourmet preparations or enjoy a romantic dinner with live classic guitar.Every first Thursday of the month is Downtown Seattle Art Walk. Join Seattle's leading art galleries in welcoming their new monthly exhibits & artists.Visit us after your Art Walk for dinner, happy hour or just cocktails and enjoy live music!
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Maximilien

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Menu

Featured Items

Endive et Canard Fumé Salad$10.00

Escargots à la Bourguignonne$12.00

Les Huitres Fraiches*

Duo de Foie Gras^$23.00

Mousse de Pâté de Foie de Volailles et Foie Gras$15.00

Bucherondin Roti au Four^$12.00

Soupe du Jour$10.00

Soupe à l'Oignon

Assiette De Fromages$14.00

Salade Verte$10.00

Foie Gras Entier aux Herbes^$225.00

Caviar d'Esturgeon* ^

Coquilles Saint-Jacques, Beurre Noisette$34.00

Legine Austral, Petit Pois à la Française$36.00

Espadon a la Provençal$31.00

Jarret de Porc braisé à la Bière$26.00

Magret et Confit de Canard au Poivre Vert*$30.00

Tournedos de Boeuf Bordelaise*$38.00

Le Gourmand Menu

First

Les Huitres Fraiches*

Escargots à la Bourguignonne^

Second

Espadon à la Provençal

Magret et Confit de Canard au Poivre Vert

Third

Crème brûlée au Café

Reviews

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