Le Gourmand

Le Gourmand Review

On an unattractive corner somewhere halfway between Ballard and Fremont is a charming and innovative French restaurant. The intimate, rustic-chic spot is part unassuming bistro and part romantic, special-occasion dining room. The chef uses classic French techniques and locally grown ingredients to create stunning dishes such as ruby trout with mustard greens; roast guinea hen with housemade bacon; or poached line-caught halibut in dill sauce. The dessert menu might include a flourless chocolate cake, a berry crème brûlée, honey cake, or almond crème anglaise. Many patrons love the extensive (and pricey) tasting menus. You can also go next door to swanky Sambar to order from an abbreviated bar menu—cocktails and frites is a great way to end a night out in Ballard.