Bastille Day—the joyous French holiday that celebrates the 1789 Storming of the Bastille and the fall of the French monarchy—is this Sunday, July 14. Lucky for Francophiles (and those who enjoy a good cheese plate), you don’t have to get on a plane to fête like the French. We’ve compiled all the ways to celebrate in Seattle, like with festive menus at Cafe Campagne, Maximilien, and Luc. Vive la France!
SATURDAY
RN74
Don your chicest French finery and pretend you’re a high roller at this anniversary fête featuring casino games, French bites, cocktails, and wine.
Downtown
SUNDAY
2120
The Belltown restaurant will fête comme les français with a special appetizer menu, an outdoor oyster station, specially priced glasses of wine from Long Shadows Vintners, and games on the patio. For something more substantial, opt for the three-course feast prepared by Chef Kyle Quinn, featuring house-made charcuterie, whole roasted pig, salmon, and plenty of cheese.
Belltown
Bottlehouse
Celebrate all things France at this outdoor fête complete with a curated French wine tasting and Parisian-inspired street food specials.
Madrona
Cafe Campagne
Observe the day with the excellent Post Alley French bistro, plus live music, burlesque, and street performers to bring the party vibes. Wine, beer, and food will be available for purchase at this 17th annual event.
Downtown
Champion Wine Cellars
Toast to Bastille Day with glasses of wine the French would approve of—they’ll be pouring Crémant de Loire, brut and still rosé, white wine from Madiran, and a “Beaujolais-esque” red wine from the Languedoc.
Greenwood
indi chocolate
Spend Bastille Day indulging in two of France’s best exports: cheese and chocolate. You’ll taste French fromages provided by Gilbert’s Cheese Experience paired with single-origin chocolate from indi chocolate. Round it all out with a glass of sparkling wine.
Downtown
The Knife Room
Jazz vocalist and ukulele player Nikki Dee will lead an ensemble (Sam Esecson on drums, Wolf Kienzle on Guitar, and Kelsey Mines on upright bass) at this lively Bastille Day celebration. Grab a cocktail or opt for the three-wine flight composed of Louis Armand Brut Champagne, Domaine de la Braudière Muscadet, and Château de Blanville Cuvée Prestige Pinot Noir.
Pioneer Square
Left Bank
Sip natural French wines (made with minimal intervention) curated by Time and Place Wine, sample French fare courtesy of new pop-up Sin Reglas, and take in some jazzy Django Reinhardt-esque tunes.
South Park
Le Pichet
Feast on Parisian street food, accompanied by music from the Bric-a-Brac Duo and Greg Ruby and the Auspicious Four.
Downtown
L’Oursin
The French Central District gem promises grilled oysters, “big bottles” of natural wine, and cocktails made with spirits from French producer Maison Ferrand.
Central District
Luc
James Beard award-winning chef Thierry Rautureau the Luc team will throw a Bastille Day bash with a buffet, wine, beer, and live music from Rouge, with chef Thierry himself behind the grill.
Madison Park
Maximilien
Celebrate La Fête Nationale in a way the French would approve of—with cocktails, sparkling wine, Ricard, and bites like raclette, mussels, chilled oysters, charcuterie, steak tartare, and more at the cozy French restaurant. They’ll open up the patio for optimal summer enjoyment, and French accordion music will set the mood.
Downtown
Teku Tavern
This Bastille Day event bids you to “dust off your guillotines” and “overthrow the monarchy” with unique French ciders from Louis Raison. Plus, snack on macarons, try a special summery cider cocktail, and snap pics in a photo booth.
South Lake Union
Welcome Road Winery
Indulge in French delights such as fromage, macarons, French-style new reds, and live music.
West Seattle
