Cooked and presented in a distinctly French bistro style. The restaurant features a highly respectable wine and bubbly list and the full bar serves up distinctly French aperitifs and cocktails. Menu highlights: - lamb shank braised in red wine, demi glace with bacon - duo of duck magret and leg confit served with port wine and fig sauce - seared halibut with wild mushrooms, each prepared, lobster sauce and white truffle oil, Maximilien is a wonderfully charming and romantic French restaurant located conveniently in heart of Seattle's pike place market. Inside, panoramic views of Puget sound and Elliott bay greet the eyes while your taste buds are captivated by tasty morsels of meats and seafood made from the freshest local ingredients of the day.

This restaurant feels as close to France as anything you can get in the United States. The beautiful view of the water, the close tables and excellent food make it a great place to go with your family when they are in town, or for a more romantic meal. I have been there a few times and I've always had really cheerful, native French waiters who, unlike when I've really been in France, have always been glad to let me practice the language. Overall, an excellent restaurant located within Pike Place Market which is handy. I'd give it 4.5 stars.