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Maximilien In The Market

4 star rating
based on 40 reviews

Category: French  [Edit]

Neighborhood: Downtown
81 Pike St
Ste A
(between Post Aly & Western Ave)
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 682-7270
  • Hours:
    Mon-Fri 11:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
    Sat 9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
    Sun 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
  • Price Range: $$
  • Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
  • Parking: Street
  • Attire: Casual
  • Good for Groups: Yes
  • Good for Kids: No
  • Takes Reservations: Yes
  • Delivers: No
  • Take-out: Yes
  • Waiter Service: Yes
  • Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Outdoor Seating: Yes
  • Good for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Alcohol: Full Bar

40 Reviews for Maximilien In The Market

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Greta D.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
07/17/2008

Very very please with the croque madam sandwich!  Eggs were perfect.  Needed to each this lovely sandwich with a fork to soak up the egg yolk.  It was divine.  Skip the side salad and go straight for the fries with fresh parsley.  I'm in a total food coma now.

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Daisy B.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
07/14/2008

Sarcrebleu!  How did I not know they opened a terrace at this restaurant?    
We had the dreamiest 14 juillet!  A perfect summer evening and a perfect sunset upon the Olympics "en plein air."

Confit de canard and moules frites were tasty treats.  We started with a gazpacho de mer and salade aux noix.  Wine flights were ample pours.  I love it when I feel I'm vacationing in my own city.  It wasn't hard to imagine I was on the Mediterranean.  

For the Fete Nationale they had a French accordion player.   A block away Cafe Campagne was hosting a fete on Post Alley too.  We're making this an annual tradition!

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TM S.

San Francisco, CA

3 star rating
07/17/2008

Well, of course we sat outside even though it must have been over 90 degrees. The view was lovely. I find it adorable that every staff member with whom I spoke had a French accent. The drinks were good and the food was tasty! Love the interior.

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Laura P.

Seattle, WA

3 star rating
06/26/2008

Summer, where have you gone?  It's only important to me because we certainly would have enjoyed our happy hour on the patio just a little bit more if it weren't so damn brisk out.  I'm going to blame the lack of summer for hampering our enjoyment of HH.  While the view is wonderful, the food was just okay.  Maybe the cool breeze affected the tastiness of the Belgian frites and the brie tarte flambe.  The mussels looked and smelled great but could have used more garlic.  Much, much more garlic. And before you write me off as a picky snit, my co-workers agreed.  At $2.95, I won't whine too much.

Our server was clearly overwhelmed by our table of baker's dozen or so.   I got there first and begged to get my own check, which she kindly did despite that not being their policy.  Extra stars for me not having to do much math while the rest of our crew tried HH mental gymnastics.  For that she got a generous tip.

On Sundays they offer a 3 course for $30 includes a salade verte or French onion soup, choice of entree, and Apricot tart from 5-10pm.   If summer does come. . . ever, or say, even this Sunday, I'd be willing to give Maximilien another whirl.

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jim I.

Seattle, WA

3 star rating
06/30/2008

The most French part of this experience was the service: Ecule, serveur!

I'll throw one star for cheap HH and one for the view.

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Lauren B.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
06/26/2008

After reading so many great reviews, I decided to hit up the happy hour at Maximilien with a friend. The food was amazing, the prices were reasonable and the water view off the patio rivals that of The Pink Door.

Overall, the only word I can conjure up to describe this place is ... um... French. Very, very French. French food, French decor, French Drinks and French snobbery to boot! I was very surprised to find that all but one waiter had an authentic French accent. Though, to my dismay, the snobbiest waiter was the only dude who lacked a French accent and clearly hails from the Northwest. He literally took our order, threw (yes, threw) our food on the table, and completely disappeared for the rest of the evening. Where are your manners, Sir!

I am only giving this place four stars, because you literally have to chase down a waiter during happy hour. Otherwise, this is the perfect happy hour venue. The happy hours last until 7pm, which is a huge plus. We ordered the Belgian fries, mini ham croissants and the cheese and fruit platter. This was all delicious, but I'll admit I was a little envious of the girls who ordered the steamed mussels next to me.

Overall, I highly recommend happy hour at Maximilien!

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Kim K.

Quincy, MA

4 star rating
06/06/2008

Delicious breakfast, great waitstaff, very clean, decent prices, amazing view. Basket of breads and croissants were buttery and tasty! The french toast was thick and crispy, with delicious berries and heavy whipped cream. A definitely must go or repeat restaurant!

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Priscilla R.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
06/02/2008

I really enjoy Maximilien in the market.

I have been here three times now. Once for lunch and twice for dinner. Each time the food was wonderful, the view was amazing and the staff was incredible. Tonight I tried the special: scallops with white wine sauce, mushrooms, and potatoes au gratin and it was delicious! My mom ordered the salmon in puff pastry and I have to say my dish was much, much better. :) The escargot was garlicky and herby and had a great texture, and the wine recommendations were excellent.

This is definitely a must try and a great place to bring out-of-towners to impress them with the view.

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Martine W.

WA

5 star rating
06/10/2008

Maximilien is my favorite downtown Happy Hour.  The view from the bar is amazing right before sunset and the food is delicious.  Its like you're in a french film where the restaurant is in the cozy attic of a 300 year old building.  The food: the frites are amazing, and so are the moules, the portions are sometimes on the smallish side, but its a good place for sharing.  The booze: I always love the specialty cocktail and no matter what you drink you feel like Marlene Dietrich or Humphrey Bogart (depending on  your gender).  I love to go here with girlfriends and walk out feeling as if we're exiting France stage left.  The room is small though, so on second thought maybe you shouldn't go (that chair on the right is mine!)

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Betsey S.

Seattle, WA

5 star rating
05/06/2008

Maximilien est ma nouvelle happy hour preferee! Lindsey S. et je suis all cherche quelques bouchees et quelques boissons delicieux, et a trouve un bel ensoleille pont avec une vue balayant de l'eau, Seattle d'ouest, et completement au Magnolia.

Notre garcon etait tres doux et nous a parle francais. J'ai entendue meme quelques-uns autres dineurs parlant francais conversationnel se. Les veritables Francais viennent ici, ce doit etre la vraie affaire!

Nous avons pense de ne Yelping pas de ce lieu a tout, donc il ne serait pas l'emballe prochaine fois nous voulons de la brie et du vin. Mais je ne peux pas resister, pour qu'est pourquoi ceci est tout dans le franais.

Basically, Maximilien is Le Shit.

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Maia. J.

Seattle, WA

5 star rating
03/29/2008

Bonjour! Ca va?
Bien, merci. Et vous?
Ca va bien.

I was doing just fine when I arrived at Maximilien's; tucked away in the market to the left of the fish throwing guys and just beyond Market Spice.

It was a little past 6 and we looked at their menu outside while trying to discern if they had a happy hour. Oui, from 5-7. Super!

Bonjour, we were greeted by a lovely French monsieur. Dinner for two, he asks? We told him we would like to partake in the happy hour and he motions for us to head upstairs to the bar. The interior reminded me of an old house; a little dusty but mysterious and romantic.

It has a great view of Puget Sound and although we were seated away from the window, I could still see out and gaze at the water in the distance. It was soothing.

The happy hour menu is plentiful and very reasonably priced with drink and food specials. I started with a French Martini: Vodka, Pineapple, Cranberry Juice & Raspberry liquor. It was tiny but delicious. I ordered the Belgium Fries and the Tartine
De La Mer: Smoked Salmon, capers and cream, to eat. The fries came served in cone with two dipping sauces and the tartine was accompanied with tasty greens.

The salmon was fresh and the fries were yummy, everything was truly appetizing. The Maximilien Margarita: Tequila, Triple Sec, Sweet & Sour and Cranberry Juice, was delish too. The whole experience was tres bien. Le repas et le service etaient parfait.

Je reviendrai.

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John S.

Somerville, MA

4 star rating
05/16/2008

This place was recommended to me, an out of towner, by a woman that I only spoke to for a moment.  Of all the places in Seattle that serve brunch, this woman thought this place was the best.  It's a good thing she thought so, because I'd say it was one of the best brunches I've ever had.

The interior of this French bistro is dark and comforting, and is offset by the bright views of the water and Seattle sky that stream in through the windows.  The service is excellent, and the four of us that were there were in good hands throughout.  We went on Mother's Day, and they still found space for us.

The food was excellent.  I strongly encourage you to get a basket of their fresh baked pastries and croissants to start the meal.  The dough is flown in daily from France and baked on site.  No wonder it was the best croissant I've had outside of Paris.  I ordered an omelette with goat cheese and smoked salmon, and it was incredible.

A meal like that, served in a place like that, gives you energy for the day.  It is a great place, for tourists and townies alike.

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Ten W.

Los Angeles, CA

4 star rating
03/31/2008

I love this little french cafe by the bay!  You are exposed to the full view of the beautiful bay.  It's really lovely.

The food was as charming as the restaurant.  It's not over the top and it's no bland either.  The flavor is just right.  The whole experience at Maximilien comes in a full circle.

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Danielle C.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
01/05/2008

I would love to give this place 5 stars, but I have had mixed experiences with the service.  Oh, and we've only ever gone for HH.

The menu is great, delicious mussels, fabulous quality cocktails, great deals on cheese and other yummies... and all of these items come at a very affordable price.

Soooo I was so excited to share this new find with friends!  A few months ago 6 of us went for Happy Hour (granted, the bar is small...) and they decided to open up the deck even though they weren't adequately staffed.  I know that the French style of eating out is not to rush, and is to enjoy the whole experience with friends.  However, we were very frustrated when it got so busy (on the patio, I assume, since we were sitting inside) that we had to wait 30 minutes... for a glass of wine we saw sitting on the bar.  

I'll still try it again, but probably not with a group.  Or on a Friday.  And I still question the decision of the management to sacrifice service just to open up the patio for more people.

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Elizabeth E.

Portland, OR

3 star rating
10/24/2007

After reading the reviews I decided to impress my out-of-town friend with brunch, and so we went as a group and we all felt luke-warm about the food and our experience.

The restaurant is definitely special for its views of the water.  The staff is also professional, polite, and helpful.  However, we ended up with bad seating (drafty and with a limited view), our food took absolutely forever to arrive, and the food, while tasty, was nothing special.

The brunch menu is very limited, and doesn't carry much in the way of traditional breakfast-fare.  I would also say what we did order was overpriced.  All that being said, the quality of the food is very high, fresh, unique, and tasty.  I may be tempted to give it a second try for happy hour, but I would request better seating.

There is seating upstairs

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Jayne A.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
10/22/2007

If you'd like a great view of the water from the market, this is the place to go.  It also has a bonus of having very nice French foods.  I went during the lunch hour and shared a cheese and fruit plate and a vegetarian tarte (essentially French pizza) over a glass of Sauvignon Blanc.  Everything was scrumptious and delightful!

I gave the restaurant 4 stars, as opposed to 5, because the server was a little snooty and the ambiance was less than I expected for a French restaurant.  But, if you're looking for a view with reasonably priced French food, this is the place to be!

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Melissa H.

San Francisco, CA

5 star rating
06/20/2007

Mmmm, how many brunches have I had here.
Can't even count.
Nor can I seperate the memory of this restaurant from the food. Sure I have had a few things that were awful but I have had many more things that were sublime.
I just took the new boyfriend here when we went to Seattle this last weekend. It was one of those come meet my family and see the town I grew up in trips and as such Maxmilien was top on the list for brunch.
The view is outstanding. Really it is just beautiful. Having spent my most meaningful years staring at the Puget Sound it still never fails to make me swoon.
I guess I forgot to inform the BF that we always have champagne here, always, so he ordered a Bloody Mary and dashed my hopes of romantical champagne brunch. Oh well. It was still lovely.
Thanks for all the memories Maxmilien's. I love you.

As an aside the first phrase out of my mouth when we sat down was "I miss Larry".

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Geoff K.

Seattle, WA

2 star rating
06/26/2007

After reading some good reviews about Maximilien before a recent trip to Seattle with my girlfriend we decided to stop in for lunch while wandering around Pike Place. Unfortunately, I have to say my experience was quite disappointing in almost every aspect.

To begin, the service was friendly enough but the first, and last, time the waiter came by our table was to take the food and drink order; water glasses were never refilled and nobody came by to check on either our food or drinks at any point. For the meal, I ordered the Salmon Salad Sandwich with greens and a Bloody Mary. I don't know if the 'Almost Famous' Bloody Mary recipe was actually supposed to taste the way it did when I got it (since I never saw my waiter again and couldn't ask) but there was so much dill in it that it overwhelmed any other flavors and I couldn't drink more than a quarter of it before it was too much to take.

The salmon in my sandwich was nicely cooked but the brioche roll was so large that it dwarfed the salmon inside and I was left with almost half a roll by the time I finished the salmon. Perhaps due to the size of the roll there was an excessive amount of mayonnaise spread over the sandwich but, even so, the tarragon flavor was hard to find. My greens were even worse: Over a handful of mixed greens there were two croutons, one extremely thin slice of tomato and two slices of cucumber - one of which had obviously been left out for some time since the side of it was dried out like the cut end had been left uncovered in a fridge overnight. The dressing seemed to just be some plain oil drizzled over top which added nothing except a general oiliness to an already disappointing salad.

After two meals at other restaurants (Union and Il Bistro) during the trip that were excellent this was, overall, a mediocre meal at best that fell well short of both the reviews I'd read and my expectations.

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Naurry K.

Seattle, WA

5 star rating
04/22/2007

Ugh.. the only thing bad about this place is that everyone's already been here and written fantastic reviews that are all true. I can't add anything that's new or different in here. The food's fantastic. The view's incredible. The service is good (although I did encounter a little snootiness one time). It's romantic. It's settled in the iconic Pike Place Market. (Jeez.. Axel scored a hit with this one.)

So dear Yelpers, I offer you this little fact: Christian of Au Bouchon and XO is now manning the culinary helm of this incredible little restaurant. Ce magnifique!!!

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Patrick M.

Seattle, WA

5 star rating
05/08/2007

Enter Pikes Place Market.    Dodge the fish, go past the spice shop.    No, not there, there.    Yeah, down that dingy hallway.    Trust me, I know what I'm saying.

Enter the door

WOW!

The first thing you get is what looks to be a rustic french bistro.    With a fantastic view of the bay.     Settle down, look at the menu, blow the rust off your all-but evaporated high school French skills.     No, that does not mean "oven roasted tractor seat".    It doesn't matter, I suspect they could make an oven roasted tractor seat taste good.

Romantic?    Well, I was there for brunch with my charming and wonderful ladylove, so I may be biased.   But we were there with two other friends as well, so the social aspect was quite nice.

And the food??     Very good indeed.   I had a simple ham and mushroom omelet, with garlic-rosemary potatoes.   There weren't a lot of crumbs left when I was done.    Filling.   Indeed, it was heading towards being a full ome

Note - as many visitors to Seattle know, the city emitts some strange coffee-ray, forcing the vast consumption of large quanities of the stuff.    This is the only explanation I have for the fact I drank two cups of coffee there.    And I HATE coffee.

Very nice place indeed.

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Mark V.

Mercer Island, WA

3 star rating
08/19/2007

The one thing Maximilien's has going for it is the view. The food is good, but the service needs some help. I went to Maximilien with some friends for lunch. I had the Chicken Croissant with a side salad. The croissant was very tasty. As for the service, our waiter was very nice, but he got one of our orders wrong, which he corrected. I had asked for another glass of beer, which I never received. Sometimes the wait for a table can be long due to Maximilien is located in Pike Place Market. Overall it's a good place to grab a bite to eat.

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Nicole S.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
07/14/2007

Maximilien's is a pretty solid French restaurant with a great view.  The best advice I can give about this place is to not judge it after one visit, because the quality of any one experience there can vary so much.

The location in Pike Place makes it a romantic spot with a killer view of Elliott Bay, as well as a tourist trap.  It is often packed on the weekends, and during these times I have found that service is a bit slower and food not quite as good.  They may overcook your steak just a bit or forget that you ordered the foie gras.  On Thanksgiving weekend my family and I waited over an hour for our food.  Also, the special events they sometimes have featuring food and wine from a particular region are cool, in theory; but again, you will get a crowd and food that is produced "en masse" and more hastily (i.e., not as good).

I still am really fond of this place and have been there many times.  The view never disappoints.  Go during "Appy Our" for great deals on drinks and tasty mussels.  Plus during the summer you can chill on the back patio overlooking the bay.

My best overall experience at this place was on a random night in the middle of the week, I think it was a Tuesday.  My husband and I went with his boss and his wife.  The food was phenomenal, perfectly cooked magret de canard, perfectly seared foie gras and tenderloin.  Our friends really appreciated the wine list, which really is good.  When given the time, the chefs here at Maximilien will make you a killer meal.

So go during the middle of the week, on a semi-sunny but not  so crowded day, and be prepared for Maximilien's to knock your socks off!

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Sam H.

Redmond, WA

3 star rating
12/04/2006

You know those noisy fish-tossing guys in the market? If you keep walking past them, past market spice... all the way back you'll find this place.

I've had a number of the food items. Now that I'm ruined by Cafe Campange, I really can't say I'm impressed. Everything is pretty ok though. You won't want to send it back. Probably my favorite thing is the brunch crepe with chocolate and seasonal fresh fruits (I like it when they have currants). It's a simple deconstructed dish: crepe, fruit, chocolate, and whipped cream. Hard to mess up if you ask me.

But the reason I go for the scenery and to hang out with Jan D. I can't believe I haven't bothered to review it before now. So first off, the view is stellar: right on the water and upstairs has a city view if you sit near the bar.

Jan always orders a gray goose, chambord, and lime martini here. It's pretty good, but a little too sweet and pink for my scotch-swilling habits. They do make a mean cup (or five) of joe.

If you have a sunny Saturday, I recommend heading here with a friend and relaxing with some good conversation. Don't hurry. Just sit back and enjoy Maximilian for what it is.

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Audrey M.

Seattle, WA

5 star rating
01/18/2007

We had our wedding reception at Maximilien.  They really pulled off an outstanding evening for us.  We rented out the entire place (new outdoor deck included) and went with the buffet option.  I have to say, we were trying to have a relaxed and low key time, and they really bumped it up a notch.  The food went over with my foodie friends and family fantastically!!  The wine choices were just what we wanted.  The staff was extremely efficient and not at all "suck-uppy".  Which is good, 'cause I never pictured myself as someone who would get married and have a big party ... just goes to show you!  Willy was easy to work with, he coordinated with our florist, cake lady and the band and left nothing for us to stress about!  We would recommend this sweet French joint to anyone!

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Amy K.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
07/23/2007

Love this place!  One of my favorites in the market and their happy hour rocks!  Great views, incredible atmosphere.  Definitely hit the deck on a sunny day, this is Seattle at it's finest!

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lynn n.

Fall City, WA

5 star rating
12/23/2007

yesterday, my friend and I went in here @ 2:30...and stayed until 4:30...with only two glasses of wine and one cheese plate between us! The service was so great, the food and wine delicious, and the view  to die for!! Our server encouraged us not to hurry,even after we had eaten and paid our bill, now please tell me how often does that happen? It was the perfect place to go right before christmas to spend some great time with a friend to collect and relax before insanity ensues!!

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Ronnie K.

Seattle, WA

5 star rating
02/22/2007

A true gem of a restaurant, hidden away in the Pike Place Market.  I would give this place more stars, if I could.  The food is consistently awesome, the service is great, and the view from the restaurant over Elliot Bay is phenomenal.

This is great place to go for a long lunch with friends.  I haven't yet made it there for dinner, but sure intend to do so.  It's a very relaxing experience to dine here.  There's nothing hurried about it and you can enjoy your fare leisurely while taking in the gorgeous scenery.

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terrell m.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
08/08/2006

Another place I have visited solely based on Yelp reviews. Yelp rocks!

The fact that I'm not currently in a relationship did not stop me from wanting to check out this romantic restaurant. I took a friend for brunch on Sunday to enjoy the perfect Seattle summer weather on their patio -- I didn't even see the inside of the place.

We started off with some tasty Bloody Marys. They use a lot of dill in their recipe, which I loved. Then I had the vegetarian tarte flambee, basically a giant thin crust pizza with spinach, tomatoes and a few different cheeses, which came with a side salad. My friend had the special: crab omelette with potatoes. I thought the food tasted fantastic. The portions were huge and the prices were reasonable. My tarte was about $14 and his giant omelette was $16.

We had several people waiting on us and they were all very attentive. I think our waitress gave us too much time to look over the menu, but it was a Sunday afternoon and it was beautiful out, so there was no need to be in any hurry.

I'd love to go back when it gets cooler out and sit inside to truly experience the ambience. Next time I could see myself having some of their amazing-looking pastries with coffee. Yum.

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Nat C.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
08/20/2006

This was a pleasant place to take our recent visitors to Seattle.  We were sure to make a reservation.  We had lunch on a beautiful sunny and warm Saturday on the porch/patio overlooking Elliott Bay.  We were seated right on time without waiting.  The setting was nice and the food also.  The caesar salad with salmon was delicious (3 of the 4 of us got that).

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Julie S.

Chicago, IL

5 star rating
10/22/2007

Maximilien rules!  I planned a dinner party for 30+ people during a recent convention, and the food had to be good even on a somewhat tight budget (for a pricey city like Seattle).  Not only did Maximilien come through with awesome food- they also handled our large group with such professionalism.  We had ten extra people show up for our dinner, and our group included a few high maintenance folks; the staff was totally accommodating and rolled with it.  The upstairs room with a view of the water was a great touch, and although it's rustic, the character beats a cheesy chain restaurant any day.  Five stars all the way, and Willy should be sainted for putting up with us so well!

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Alice R.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
07/11/2007

Wow, didn't know this was voted one of Seattle's best places to kiss. Of course, I'm the nth person to mention it in a review.  I will have to come here with the SO and give it a whirl.  

It was SO gorgeous here the other day with temperatures soaring into the 90s. Nothing really mattered except the beautiful view of the sound, the olympics in the background, the lovely breeze and the shade under the umbrellas.  With all that, I didn't mind paying $8.95 for my glass of wine and god knows what else for the cheese plate (which was good).  The BREAD is what did it for me.  A good source sitting at the table next to me (because I love listening to other people's conversations) told his little group that the restaurant gets the bread par baked from some bakery that the owners scoured all over the place for until they found someplace that met their expectations.  Then these lovely par baked breads are then heated to perfection and served to the loyal patrons who want nothing better than to enjoy their glass of wine and eat bread with cheese and butter.  Yum.  I dunno. I can't really vouch for the story, but it did make the bread taste extra, fluffy and yummy.

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april d.

Seatac, WA

5 star rating
11/08/2007

My first visit to Maxilien's was as a teenager with my dad who grew up in a French household in RI and knows his stuff.  We went and he ordered the escargot and I balked, I eewwwe'd and I stuck my tongue out and cried "never!" but with a little coaxing I tried just one little slimy snail and from then on I was hooked (yes, it is actually one of my favorite foods and I try it whenever I get a chance).  I have since gone there on dates and it is always lovely and warm and friendly.  the view is incredible, the warm rich wood tones and candlelight is enveloping and romantic and the food quite good and surprisingly, not as expensive as French restaurants can be.  The menu is full of traditional French fare both urban and provincial faves and the wait staff knowledgeable and accessible.  Plus as a little hole in the wall at the Market, it is such a great alternative to the chains.  If you have trouble finding it, it's past the pig and the fish throwing place toward Market Spice and the butcher shop.

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Margaretta L.

Seattle, WA

5 star rating
01/31/2006

Named among the best places to kiss in Seattle, Maximilien is my favorite place for traditional French food. They offer an unbeatable happy hour deal - piles of wine-marinated mussels for only a few dollars with the purchase of any beverage, which you get to enjoy while taking in the sunset over the Seattle waterfront.  (Call for times, they change the hours of happy hour based on the optimal time to view that sunset.) Get on their email list to get in on their special event menus (normally featuring live music).  And make sure to stop by during pear season - their tarte aux poires is even better than a first kiss.

Unfortunately, I don't get to go as often now that I'm a vegetarian!

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Maria C.

Seattle, WA

5 star rating
02/14/2006

I've only had brunch here, but what a brunch it was. Crepes stuffed with scrambled eggs and crab. wow. brioche. wow. The view is spectacular and the the wall of mirrors reflecting the view to every corner of the room is a great touch. I've never been to France, but it felt like France to me.

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Vanessa H.

Seattle, WA

5 star rating
02/26/2006

My food was perfect, my partners was okay. The waiter made feel like a princess and gave me a complimentary desert for my birthday. Being a weeknight, the restaurant was fairly empty, and we had our pick of the tables overlooking the water. Valentines Day is booked months out and weekends here can be crazy, but our Tuesday evening was sublime. Get the duck with cherry sauce. The scotch selection here is good, too. It isn't really extensive, but my 12 year Laphroig was an exquisite addition to the after dinner lingering.

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Latife N.

Seattle, WA

2 star rating
03/15/2006

DO NOT go here on a warm evening.  Our night out turned into an un-sexy sweatfest as the setting sun blazed through the huge windows.  I cannot remember what I ate, but whatever it was was not refreshing.  Save this one for a winter night and you will enjoy the view so much more.  If I can bear to go back I am sure I'll love the food and will promptly amend this review.

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Rick L.

Seattle, WA

5 star rating
02/28/2006

While I didn't know this place was voted the best place to kiss in seattle [I think the locks are the best for that, or else the northern beach in N. seattle] - I did find it really appealing, the sights and atmosphere was very rich. I had a drink that knocked me on my ass [I'm not sure what it was, so don't ask] - but the best thing was, for a fancy place, it actually had AWESOME prices.

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Wendy H.

Redmond, WA

5 star rating
05/14/2007

Apart from Dad,  I've not yet met the exceptional man I'd want to take for a treat here.

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Cameron L.

Seattle, WA

1 star rating
02/12/2007

everything was over-cooked. if i want my food over-cooked, i can go to denny's for the moons over my hammy! two giant thumbs down.

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megan d.

Seattle, WA

5 star rating
03/27/2006

maximimillien is the only place i like almost as much as my first love the peesh. the waterfront view is hard to beat. and the prices are cheap considering the high quality of food. they have an amzing pate as well as amzing happy hour and breakfest. defiantly a better stop to make than campagne if you are in  the market.

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