The amazing Northwest Bouillabaise at Place Pigalle, with Dungeness Crab! Photo source.
Because it is made in a light broth, Bouillabase is a great dish year-round. It’s a classic Provençal seafood stew of various shellfish and fish combinations, warming you from the inside out during the wintertime, and offering a light and tasty meal during warmer months. These spots around Seattle do a fantastic Bouillabase - give them a try!
Flying Fish | 300 Westlake Ave N | 206-728-8595
With ‘fish’ in the name, you may guess that Flying Fish has a fantastic Bouillabaise, and they do! Flying Fish’s rendition is full of fresh mussels, manila clams, shrimp and a trip of fish in a light and flavorful saffron orange broth. It’s served with rouille toast.
Place Pigalle | 81 Pike Street | 206-624-1756
Known as one of Seattle’s best French restaurants, Place Pigalle is the spot to go for seafood as well, since it’s located right in the Pike Place Market. They have a beautiful Northwest Bouillabaise with fresh seasonal fish, clams, mussels, prawns, and Dungeness crab, all in a lovely saffron-tomato broth with a crunchy crostini rouille for dipping.
Maximilien | 81A Pike Street | 206-682-7270
Just one door away from Place Pigalle in the Market, Maximilien also offers fine French dining. During their lunch hour, you can enjoy their classic Provençal stew with its fresh rockfish, prawns and mussels in a savory broth.
McCormick & Schmicks | 1200 Westlake Ave N | 206-270-9052
Jake’s Bouillabaise at McCormick & Schmicks Harborside is a definite must-try for Seattle Bouillabaise spots. It has King Crab, fin fish, clams, mussels and calamari in a delicious white wine sauce.
Von's 1000 Spirits | 1225 1st Ave | 206-621-8667
While it doesn’t have the ‘official’ name of Bouillabaise, the Seattle Sea Stew at Von’s 1000 Spirits is an amazing seafood stew, and it’s made-to-order every time! This dish has fresh mussels, salmon and cod in a rich and flavorful oven-roasted tomato broth, with sourdough croutons for some crunch.
