Planning a trip to Seattle?
Foursquare can help you find the best places to go to.
Bastille Café & Bar
(Now Closed)French Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Ballard, Seattle
The folks at Bon Appetit Magazine and Eater like this place. Would you agree?
99 Tips and reviews
Sort:
- Popular
- Recent
Sarah WeegerApril 24, 2014Half chicken is delicious. They have a big rooftop garden where the chefs pull fresh ingredients into many dishes. I guess in the spring and summer, you can take a tour of it with staff on Mondays.
Gaston Motola AcunaSeptember 26, 2017Great place, had the steak which was amazing. Staff is pretty knowledgeable about wines and the recommended a very good red. Pricey, but great decor/atmosphere
Ulysses .May 26, 2017I would rate this as more of a $$$ or $$.5 instead of a $$, but it is so worth it. Lamb burger is perfect, French fries are truly some of the best in Seattle. Wife loved her lemon tart dessert too.
Come enjoy a healthy rich dinner with friends, family or that special someone. The fresh sheet always has tasty choices to choose from. Trust me you can't go wrong! Enjoy your visit I sure did. 😃👌
Late night happy hour 10p-12a Sun-Thu, in case you miss the regular one 7 days a week 430p-6p. Excellent place to chat after a show at the Majestic Bay, especially at the bar or firepit.
Sarah FoleyMarch 22, 2016Bastille has Seattle's best French fries. You don't want to miss them. Love the hidden Back Bar and it's service- the bartender knew our order after only the second visit.
Kelley HallAugust 12, 2018If you ever get the chance, they have a rooftop table that can be reserved for private parties. It’s amazing!
My Tam NguyenOctober 28, 2011Amazing brunch! Esp. The brioche French toast and lavender w/ hazelnuts. Duck confit hash is out of this world. And always deeply consider the special, best I've had was ramps, eggs, and potatoes.
Windermere SeattleNovember 7, 2014Perfect for weekend brunch, a light lunch, a simple French dinner or late night treats. Their enclosed patio makes outdoor a year-round treat.
EaterApril 25, 2013Bastille recently lost bar manager Charles Veitch to New York, but it recruited Moshi Moshi's Erik Carlson to replace him. And Carlson ably fills the shoes. Try the Bankhead Cocktail, only $10.
KC StarAugust 4, 2015Get their French Toast for brunch. They use ingredients there in season. In photo: strawberry, hazelnut, vanilla cream French toast using brioche bread. So good!
The back bar is my favorite spot in Ballard. Great cocktails, they even have pimms which is my favorite. They have a bartender that looks like kristen bell!
In BallardAugust 19, 2011Can be a tough table to get, but completely worth the wait. If your thirsty, order the Bees Knees- a great cocktail made from honey harvested from their rooftop beehives.
Always great brunch. The eggs Benedict on too of French bread with grilled red peppers was incredible. And great Bloody Mary!
Asma KhanJune 28, 2013The high round table in the front boasts a small but toasty fire pit, a great vantage point for watching passers-by on Ballard Avenue.
Crystal LafataMay 24, 2013Mussels are amazing! I could drink the broth with a straw. Rooftop salad was also fresh and crisp. I will be back.
Kelly RobisonSeptember 3, 2015Love the ambiance of this place. So classy and the waitress was so good at her job. She knew her stuff.- The falafel is a great choice. It has a refreshing taste and light on the stomach.
The Seattle TimesMay 13, 2010Early or late, the enviable Bastille is packed every night. Happy-hour offers Croque Monsieur and the popular lamb burger. Try Chef Shannon Galusha's $4 fries. Happy hour 4-6, 10-1 SUN-TH Read more
Lyndsey LNovember 30, 2014Go to the back bar for a bit of quiet time. Order a Manhattan and pray that the hipsters don't "Columbus" your hiding place
Bon Appetit MagazineMarch 24, 2010Seattle Urban Farm Co. maintains the garden atop this Ballard neighborhood hangout where you're likely to find salads, herb-encrusted salmon, and rosemary lemonade made with roof-sourced ingredients.
Fiona ChenMarch 30, 2015authentic french cuisine. went there during Seattle Restaurant week, pretty good deal.
Order the tartare when available and don't pass up the truffle fries.
Ya GApril 29, 2013Steak tartare, Oysters & improved whiskey cocktail. Pomme Frites if you need carbs :)
Great French bistro. So far it's been my best brunch spot too
Robert RadichNovember 25, 2016Back bar for drinks following your meal is essential to the whole experience.
Nat McCullyApril 18, 2016Not much. Went for restaurant week. Tough beef cheek, strange curried mussels, profiteroles with chocolate ice cream and salty caramel sauce. Nice service but won't be back for food here.
- Cathy MabeeApril 19, 2012Not only do they have a great dinner menu, their breakfast menu is delicious!
A Seattle favorite! Amazing for brunch. Divine for dinner. The bar is always an option and the back room just seems to have a bit of luck for me! ;)
Seattle MetAugust 27, 2010Bastille delivers a lively shot of Paris to Ballard Ave. This bistro is at its best the farther it ventures from the bistro classics. Read more
seaditJanuary 3, 2010Order 2 entrees & split them - one as an appetizer the second as the main course, saving room for dessert (try the eclaire de jour).
Try Bastille in Ballard - looks amazingly like Balthazar in New York and deliciously divine. Try the Octopus Appetizer and their fresh Formage.
Dylan IwamiSeptember 5, 2013Went to the back bar with some friends, the three of us sat at the bar for 15 minutes. Both bartenders never took our order or even acknowledged us so we ended up leaving and going somewhere else.
387 Photos
Foursquare © 2024 Lovingly made in NYC, CHI, SEA & LA
Bastille Café & Bar
5307 Ballard Ave NW (at NW Vernon Pl)
Seattle, WA 98107
United States
Seattle, WA 98107
United States
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 4:30 PM–Midnight
- Fri–Sat
- 4:30 PM–2:00 AM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
- 4:30 PM–Midnight
(206) 453-5014
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
See More
You might also like
- 8.8
"Come for the food, stay for the bar! Delicious and beautiful menu of French-fare and a crafted, extensive cocktail and wine list. You can’t go wrong for a fantastic dinner."
Cam Byrd - 8.8
"Ahi tuna crudo with compressed watermelon- so pretty and delicious"
Cusp25 - 7.8
"Gorgeous view of the sunset on the sound and amazing service. Such a treat!"
Katie Congleton
Places people like to go after Bastille Café & Bar
- 9.2
"Simply the best farmer’s market in Seattle. Open year round. Get your eggs early (before they sell out). In addition to the food/farm vendors, don’t miss Finn River, or the pay-what-you-want poets."
John Ware
- 8.1
"Happy hour specials are great - especially for pitchers of craft beer. The burgers are great and so are the wings."
Dylan Koutsky - 8.7
"Molten, decadent deliciousness. Try the Peanut Butter Cup, or if you are looking for a night cap the Chocolate Hanky Panky."
Allie Caudle
Appears on 363 lists
Created by bust boy
14 items • 66 followers
Created by Kate K
187 items • 218 followers
Created by In Ballard
10 items • 34 followers
