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A la bonne franquette
The French expression "A la bonne franquette" is typically used around food. "A la bonne franquette" means that the food is homey and prepared without fuss. It’s all about the simplicity of the food and sharing it with friends and family. The food at A la bonne Franquette bistro is prepared using French techniques and recipes. It's also infused with Arabic spices which reflect Chef Hamed's Sudanese origins and nomadic life style through the great continent of Africa and the many influences he has encountered while living in Africa, Europe and in the United States.
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78 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Rating Breakdown 78 reviews
5 stars
(47)
4 stars
(30)
3 stars
(1)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(73)
- scenic view(59)
- fit for foodies(51)
- romantic(46)
- special occasion(32)
- notable wine list(13)
A la bonne franquette Reviews List
Review 1 for A la bonne franquette
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Perfection
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is a very pretty room on the Leschi Ridge, with a view out towards Elliott Bay; the decor is modest, romantic and thoughtful. If you can appreciate a well-curated menu of simple French dishes, executed perfectly, delivered with discreet efficiency (and a bit of sass), this is heaven. I had black cod that could not have been better -- it came sizzling and very slightly undercooked. As I savored each silky bite, it cooled to exactly the correct degree of doneness, a neat trick. My husband, torn between a chicken leg with couscous (he loves dark meat!) and a chicken breast with mushrooms (he loves mushrooms!), chose the breast. The bone-in breast was moist, tender and flavorful, the sauce somehow both earthy and delicate. Classic."
Dined on 5/24/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for A la bonne franquette
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fabulous
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, fabulous view, good wine. Terrific wait staff. Couldn't ask for anything more!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 3 for A la bonne franquette
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Terrific evening. Fun, vibrant, great food, great service, small neighborhood find. We will go back!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for A la bonne franquette
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Romance at sunset
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our first time at this restaurant coincided with a rare 80 degree day and a glorious sunset. The view here is unexpected (city with Sound and Mts. behind) and turns blue then pink in the sunset. Small, busy, good food, excellent service,
average prices - a winner!"
average prices - a winner!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: romantic, scenic view
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Review 5 for A la bonne franquette
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best In a While!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I use open table to frequent many of Seattle's great restaurants, but this one was a real find! They were able to give us a stellar view, and pair it with stellar service and unmatched food. Would definitely go back and we definitely say take your date here!"
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 6 for A la bonne franquette
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Neighborhood GEM!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Ala Bonne Franquette is a terrific and genuine French restaurant -- the food is wonderful; the variety is perfect - really good regular menu and always one or two terrific specials; all of the staff are uniformly terrific -- bartender, wait staff, owner, chef, sou chef -- friendly, knowledgeable, happy to share cooking secrets. Make this a regular spot for just yourself or friends and family."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for A la bonne franquette
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Worth the Drive
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were pleasantly surprised with this gem. We drove 45 minutes (Friday eve. traffic) based on the reviews and it was worth it. The chicken liver pate starter with mango chutney and cornichons was smooth and flavorful served with delicious baguette slices. The Green Verte salad we shared was simple: lovely fresh greens, cherry tomato halves and a tangy vinagrette. We both had the rib eye steak, perfectly cooked and served with a custard like potato gratin and baby green beans with shallots which I could have had for my entire meal they were so perfect. The chocolate pots d' creme is delicious, super creamy and chocolatey. Service: friendly and professional. Pacing: spot on. We were there at 6:15 so ahead of the crowd. View: worth the drive"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 8 for A la bonne franquette
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Mt. Baker gem
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Had a wonderful meal here with a group of friends. Enjoyed the vegetarian plate. A friend really enjoyed the clams. Had a very nice mango sorbet for dessert."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view
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Review 9 for A la bonne franquette
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
No problems parking at this
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"No problems parking at this cozy little restaurant. Dinner for three with $15 corkage fee for our own bottle of wine was $135, maybe just a bit pricey. But, the restaurant is very unique and comfortable. We liked our servers, and tip them we did. We will be back soon."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 10 for A la bonne franquette
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had another great meal at A la bonne franquette. The food was excellent (if served a little fast!), the service was friendly and personable, and the atmosphere was wonderful. My only wish is that served pommes frites!"
Dined on 04/12/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view
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Review 11 for A la bonne franquette
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic small place with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fantastic small place with great views of the city, great food and service. Can't wait to get back their again!"
Dined on 04/16/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 12 for A la bonne franquette
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
perfect for date night
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"wonderful evening for date night!
we had great service, delicious plates and perfect wine. All around a perfect evening.
duck con fit = succulent decadence for an entree
ribeye grilled nicely"
we had great service, delicious plates and perfect wine. All around a perfect evening.
duck con fit = succulent decadence for an entree
ribeye grilled nicely"
Dined on 04/12/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view
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Review 13 for A la bonne franquette
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
What a nice surprise! Great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"What a nice surprise! Great little place for good food & service. We will be back."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view
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Review 14 for A la bonne franquette
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This restaurant is the perfect
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This restaurant is the perfect hidden gem. The menu is simple, yet outstanding and fresh, with creative cocktails and an enjoyable wine list. It has a cozy feel with a breathtaking view of the city. It is a spot we regularly frequent for a reliably delicious dinner and laid back evening."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view
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Review 15 for A la bonne franquette
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A must!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is a gem of a place - incredible views, incredible food, wonderful service - can't say enough good about it!!"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 16 for A la bonne franquette
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I was so glad to discover
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was so glad to discover this gem in my own neighborhood. I hadn't realized until a friend had asked me about it. We'll definitely be back."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 17 for A la bonne franquette
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had a lovely "date night"
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a lovely "date night" here. We actually sat at the bar as it had a nice view of the skyline, and the bartender was very sharp, knowledgeable and friendly with both the drink options AND the entire menu. Both service and food were top-notch. Our only "complaint" would be that we are never fans of the "banquette" seating where you are seemingly right on top of the people next to you (another reason we sat at the bar). Overall, lovely. We will be back."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view
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Review 18 for A la bonne franquette
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Perfect evening-food, service, view
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Another wonderful evening at A La Bonne Franquette. Our waiter (who also served as the bartender) was amazing. Friendly. Interesting. Knowledgable. The food was impressive. I had a perfectly prepared salmon with the best brussel sprouts ever. And this is coming from someone who roasts and roasts and roasts vegetables every chance I get. My partner had a perfectly seared steak with great sides. We started with the Tartines and ended with a chocolate custard dessert. Perfect fun evening.
The view of the city lights from the restaurant is always a pleasant surprise."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view
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Review 19 for A la bonne franquette
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had a very nice dining
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a very nice dining experience. The food and service were really good -- we appreciated the server's suggestions on what we ordered, and he was very friendly. The potato gratin and the restaurant temperature were both a bit cool. We loved the bread pudding."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2005
Special Features: romantic
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Review 20 for A la bonne franquette
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We thoroughly enjoyed our
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. It is a small but charming restaurant with very good food. The chocolate pot o creme dessert we had was fantastic. It also just added a full bar in the back part of the restaurant which has a very nice ambiance, especially nice as a neighborhood spot."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for A la bonne franquette
Based on the average of (58) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
18 out of 18 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate