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Maximilien

Address
81A Pike Street Seattle WA 98101
Phone
(206) 682-7270
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Total Reviews
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Fax
(907) 373-3850

Business Hours

Status: Closed

Sunday
9:00am-10:00pm
Monday
11:30am-10:00pm
Tuesday
11:30am-10:00pm
Wednesday
11:30am-10:00pm
Thursday
11:30am-10:00pm
Friday
11:30am-10:00pm
Saturday
9:00am-10:00pm

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Payment Methods

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French restaurant.

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Spectacular View Panoramic views of the Puget Sound, Elliott Bay, West Seattle the Olympic Mountains and a spectacular suns...et await you at Maximilien. Antique mirrors covering most of the walls make this romantic view sublime from any seats in the house. Fine Cuisine Our food is as spectacular as our view that has made us one of Seattle’s most intimate settings for over 30 years. The Chefs...

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Overall review sentiment

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79%

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Overall review sentiment

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Rating distribution

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110
4 stars
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3 stars
18
2 stars
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1 star
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Editorial reviews from the web (2)

Maximilien Restaurant Restaurant Review

Panoramic views of Elliott Bay from both an outdoor deck and the casually elegant dining room are the strong selling point of Maximilien in the Pike Place Market. But the classic French bistro cuisine makes it more than a tourist trap. Filled with antique mirrors and dark wood that glow at night with candlelight, the dining room offers a quiet setting for a romantic date or conversation. The...

Clandestine French dining amid the tourist din.

Average Rating
80

The Scene
Perfectly hidden in the nether regions of the Market, this two-story French bistro remains a romantic, well-kept secret. After 26 years of doting couples sipping wine while...

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Excellent service. The meal was presente ...

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Excellent service. The meal was presented well and the food was hot and delicious.

Absolutely delicious like always! Only F ...

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100

Absolutely delicious like always! Only French restaurant I go to in Seattle. Yeah, it's in Pike Place which could mean it's tourist-y, but not so. Food is always excellent and can't beat the atmosphere!

Bad service on a Mother's Day brunch

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40

Bad service on a Mother's Day brunch

Great Brunch

Average Rating
100

Great place to enjoy the Seattle/Elliot Bay view, brunch, and drinks on Mother's Day

Don't go when it's hot and the sun is in ...

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20

Don't go when it's hot and the sun is in the west. Too hot and miserable. $128 for a sweaty dinner.

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French Restaurant

Alcohol: Full Bar

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Enjoy French cuisine in the heart of downtown Seattle's historic Pike Place Market. Guests appreciate the extensive selection of wines.

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. Our cuisine features market fresh local ingredients cooked with French techniques. Our Chefs were trained in some...

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What to Drink

The wine list is appropriately French-centric, but never fear--service is both helpful and knowledgeable. Order a bottle of La Demoiselle de Sociando Mallet Bordeaux, $39.

Parking

On weekend nights, the valet drop-off is under the clock and neon sign. At other times, opt for the Pike Place garage at 1531 Western--the first hour is free.

When to Go

Stop in on the weekends for crepes, cafe au lait and more at brunch.

Save Money

Happy hour is Monday through Friday 5pm to 7pm and 8pm to 10pm.

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