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Name: Bastille & Back Bar
Address: 5307 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States, 98107
Telephone: (206) 453-5014
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

Bastille & Back Bar

4.5

1034 Reviews

$30 and under

French

5307 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107

About this restaurant

Romantic
Innovative
Good for special occasions

Opened in June of 2009 and housed in an historic 1920’s building in Seattle’s Old Ballard neighborhood, Bastille & Back Bar is a bustling homage to a Parisian brasserie. Owners Deming Maclise and James Weimann scoured Paris flea markets and local salvage stores for vintage accessories to create a truly authentic feel. From the white subway tiles, antique mirrors, and Paris Metro clock to the zinc-topped bar and stunning crystal chandelier that takes center stage in the Back Bar; they’ve truly hit the mark. Chef Jason Stoneburner creates French focused cuisine inspired by the abundance of seasonal product found locally---and it doesn’t get any more local than the restaurants 4500-square-foot organic rooftop garden. The wine list is French focused with a smattering of NW wines and the bar offers an extensive collection of absinthe.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Northwest
Hours of operation
Happy Hour: Everyday 4:30-6pm Dinner: Mon-Th 5:30-10:00pm Dinner: Fri-Sat 5:30-11:00pm Dinner: Sunday 5:30-9:00pm Sunday Brunch: 10:00am-3:00pm Late Night Dining: Friday & Saturday 'til 12am
Phone number
(206) 453-5014
Website
http://www.bastilleseattle.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jason Stoneburner

Location
5307 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
Neighborhood
Ballard
Cross street
Vernon Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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- Bt$60.00
Riesling '14 Rieflé, Alsace
- Gl$12.00
- 0.5l$36.00
- Bt$60.00
Chenin '16 Saint-Just, Saumur, Loire
- Gl$12.00
- 0.5l$36.00
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Chardonnay '15 Paquet, Burgundy
- Gl$12.00
- 0.5l$36.00
- Bt$60.00

Rosé

Grenache '16 Blaïs, Provence
- Gl$12.00
- 0.5l$36.00
- Bt$60.00

Red

Gamay '16 Dubost, Beaujolais-Villages
- Gl$10.00
- 0.5l$30.00
- Bt$50.00
Pinot '12 Faiveley, Bourgogne
- Gl$13.00
- 0.5l$39.00
- Bt$65.00
Cab Franc '15 Chanteleuserie, Bourgueil
- Gl$12.00
- 0.5l$36.00
- Bt$60.00
Merlot '14 Val Baylie, Plaisir, Bdx
- Gl$10.00
- 0.5l$30.00
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- Gl$11.00
- 0.5l$33.00
- Bt$55.00
Malbec '15 Chateau de Gaudou, Cahors
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- 0.5l$36.00
- Bt$60.00
Cab Sauv '15 Pour ME by àMaurice WA
- Gl$14.00
- 0.5l$42.00
- Bt$70.00

Sparkling & Champagne

NV Montbourgeau, Brut, Crémant du Jura$59.00
NV Tissot, Rosé Extra Brut, Crémant du Jura$65.00
NV Jean Vesselle, Brut Rosé, Rosé de Saignée, Bouzy, Montagne de Reims$80.00
NV Billecart-Salmon, Brut Rosé, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Vallée de la Marne$185.00
NV Boulard, Brut Nature, Les Murgiers, Vallée de la Marne$99.00
NV Pouillon, Solera, 1er Cru Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ, Vallée de la Marne$125.00
NV Savart, Blanc de Noirs Brut, l'Ouverture, 1er Cru Montagne de Reims$125.00
2008 Pierre Peters, Brut, Les Chetillons, Grand Cru Le Mesnil Sur Oger, Côte des Blancs$225.00
NV Ulysse Collin, Extra Brut, Les Perrières, Côte de Sezanne$195.00
NV Jacques Selosse, Brut, Initial, Grand Cru Côte de Blancs$375.00
2002 Salon, Brut, Blanc de Blancs, Grand Cru Le Mesnil Sur Oger, Côte des Blancs$495.00
1997 Bollinger, Brut RD Grand Cru Aÿ, Vallée de la Marne$420.00
held at celler temperature; please allow 10 minutes to chill

Rosé

2016 Reverdy, Terre de Maimbray, Sancerre, Loire$49.00
2015 Domaine Gueguen, Burgundy$35.00
2015 Regis Bouvier, Marsannay, Burgundy$45.00
2014 Pataille, Fleur de Pinot, Marsannay, Burgundy$95.00
2016 Barbier, Vin Gris Sable de Camargue$35.00
2013 Dom. Tempier, Bandol, Provence$81.00
2014 Dom. Tempier, Bandol, Provence (0.375)$49.00
2016 Lingua Franca, Cœur Libéré, Willamette$49.00
2016 Betz, Rosé Caché, Columbia$59.00
2013 Gramercy, Olsen Vineyard, Columbia$70.00

White

Muscadet

2015 Landron, Clos la Carizière, Sèvre et Maine$45.00
2013 Luneau-Papin, L'd'Or, Granite$58.00
2015 Luneau-Papin, Terre de Pierre, Granite$52.00
2013 Domaine de la Pepiere, Clisson$47.00
2015 Domaine de la Pépière, Les Gras Moutons, Sèvre et Maine$48.00
2012 Ch. de la Ragotiere, Vallet$65.00
2013 Domaine Michel Bregeon, Gorges$65.00

The Path Less Traveled

2015 Kerloo, Blue Mountain Grenache Blanc, Walla Walla$47.00
2015 Big Table Farm, Wirtz Vineyard, Pinot Gris, Willamette$65.00
2016 Àmaurice, Sparrow, Viognier, Walla Walla$73.00
2016 Carell, Jacquère, Jongieux, Savoie$35.00
2012 Ch. de l'Aumerade, Cuvée Sully, Côtes-de-Provence$39.00
2012 Olivier Pithon, Mon P'tit Pithon, Côtes Catalanes$39.00
2012 Bordenave, Souvenirs d'Enfance, Jurançon Sec, Southwest$37.00
2012 Chave Selection, Céleste, Saint-Joseph$85.00
2014 E. Guigal, Lieu-Dit, Saint-Joseph$115.00
2010 Ganevat, Cuvée Prestige, Savagnin, Côtes-de-Jura$125.00

Riesling

2012 Dom. Ostertag, Gr. Cru Muenchberg, Alsace$95.00
2014 Chateau d'Orschwihr, Bollenberg, Alsace$57.00
2012 Domaine Weinbach, St-Catherine, Grand Cru Schlossberg, Alsace$110.00
2014 Trimbach, Alsace$38.00
2009 Trimbach, Cuvée Frédéric Émile, Alsace$125.00

Sauvignon Blanc & Friends

2015 Clos du Roy, Graves, Bordeaux$46.00
2015 la Rabotine, Sancerre, Loire$45.00
2013 François Cotat, La Grande Côte, Sancerre, Loire$135.00
2014 Dagueneau, Blanc Fumé de Pouilly, Loire$165.00
2014 Dagueneau, Silex, Pouilly-Fumé, Loire$245.00
2014 Avennia, Oliane, Yakima Valley$49.00

Chenin Blanc

2014 Pinon, Tuffo, Vouvray Sec, Loire$47.00
2014 Château de Brézé, Clos David, Saumur, Loire$59.00
2013 Domaine Guiberteau, Brézé, Saumur, Loire$125.00
2011 Huet, Clos de Bourg, Vouvray Sec, Loire$69.00
1997 Château d'Epiré, Grand Cru d'Anjou, Savennières, Loire* ^$95.00

Chardonnay

2013 Domaine de la Meuliere, Chablis$49.00
2012 La Chablisienne 1er Cru, Vaillons, Chablis$57.00
2012 Savary, Sélection Vieilles Vignes, Chablis$65.00
2002 Defaix 1er Cru, Vaillons, Chablis$135.00
2011 D & R Bouchard, Grand Cru, Vaudésir, Chablis$110.00
2013 Tremblay, Grand Cru, Vaudésir, Chablis$125.00
2012 Dauvissat 1er Cru, Séchet, Chablis$165.00
2012 Dauvissat 1er Cru, Vaillons, Chablis$145.00
2012 Patrick Piuze, Grand Cru, Les Clos, Chablis$245.00
2011 Raveneau 1er Cru, Butteaux, Chablis$295.00
2014 Morgen Long, Yamhill-Carlton, Willamette$95.00
2015 Lingua Franca, Sisters, Willamette$125.00
2015 Walter Scott, Cuvée Anne, Willamette$75.00
2013 Pignier, a la Percenette, Côtes-de-Jura$52.00
2015 Domaine Pelican, Arbois, Jura$99.00
2010 Thibert, Champ Rond, Saint-Véran$39.00
2011 Eric Forest, Ame Forest, Pouilly-Fuissé$69.00
2014 Maison Jessiaume, Bourgogne Blanc$45.00
1999 Pierre Morey, Bourgogne Blanc$95.00
2013 Henri Prudhon 1er Cru, Le Ban, Saint-Aubin$90.00
2014 Hubert Lamy, La Princée, Saint-Aubin$80.00
2014 Hubert Lamy 1er Cru, En Remilly, Saint-Aubin$115.00
2013 Guy Roulot, Auxey-Duresses$150.00
2015 Delarche, Les Combottes, Pernand-Vergelesses$99.00
2005 Bize, La Garenne, Pernand-Vergelesses$145.00
2011 Sauzet 1er Cru, Les Combettes, Puligny-Montrachet$295.00
2010 Comte Lafon, Clos de la Barre, Meursault* ^$295.00
2011 Comte Lafon 1er Cru, Charmes, Meursault* ^$495.00
2013 Coche Dury 1er Cru, Meursault-Caillerets, Meursault$595.00
held at celler temp; please allow 10 minutes to chill
2012 Paul Pernot, Grand Cru, Bienvenue Bâtard-Montrachet$395.00

Featured Wine Village

Marsannay (Pinot Noir)

Collotte, Clos de Jeu, 2014$65.00
Relatively powerful Marsannay with some tannic structure can be made from Clos de Jeu, situated around the 300-metre contour at the Couchey end of Marsannay. It is offered by Philippe Collotte and the Château de Marsannay
Bruno Clair, Les Longeroies 2014$97.00
This is a large vineyard – in fact two, Dessus des Longeroies and Bas de Longeroies. The upper part is on limestone slabs, while the lower is composed of a thick reddish marl giving particularly sturdy wines, capable of developing well with age. This is a prime candidate for promotion to premier cru with plenty of capable growers bottling cuvées: Bruno Clair, Bernard Coillot, Charles Audoin, René Bouvier, Régis Bouvier, Jean Fournier and Denis Mortet. If promoted, it will include En Montchenevoy to bring the total size to 38.32ha
Silvain Pataille, Le Clos du Roi, 2014$95.00
The king's vineyard is on a steep, east-facing slope above Chenôve, with lightish red soil including some sand, on a bed of hard Comblanchien limestone. There is more marl at the top of the slope, which is better suited to white wines. There are various vineyards up and down the Côte designated as belonging to the monarch, but in this case he (Louis XI) pinched it from the Dukes of Burgundy – who had owned it since at least the year 1238 – when the ducal lineage came to an end in 1477

Red

Pinot Noir

2011 Walnut City Wineworks, Reserve, Willamette$53.00
2015 Lingua Franca, Ryan's Plow, Willamette$95.00
2015 Bow & Arrow, Hughes Hollow, Willamette$80.00
2014 Big Table Farm, Wirtz Vineyard, Willamette$99.00
2014 Schlumberger, Les Princes Abbés, Alsace$42.00
2014 Guillaume, Vieilles Vignes, Jura$42.00
2015 Tissot, Vieilles Vignes, Poulsard, Côtes de Jura$59.00
2014 Maison Jessiaume, Bourgogne Rouge$45.00
2008 Simon Bize & Fils 1er Cru, Les Talmettes, Savigny-les-Beaune$115.00
2011 Camus-bruchon, 1er Cru, Clos du Roi, Beaune 7$78.00
2012 Denis Bachelet, Bourgogne Rouge$99.00
2012 Denis Bachelet, Côtes de Nuits-Villages$145.00
2011 Lafarge, Volnay$125.00
2009 Roblet-Monnot 1er Cru, Santenots, Volnay$135.00
2011 Domaine Des Comtes Lafon 1er Cru, Les Duresses, Monthélie, Burgundy$135.00
2011 Domaine Des Comtes Lafon 1er Cru, Santenots, Volnay, Burgundy$275.00
2011 Boillot & Fils 1er Cru, Les Caillerets, Volnay$125.00
2015 Regnaudot 1er Cru, Les Clos Roussots, Maranges$65.00
2014 Bruno Clair, Les Longeroies, Marsannay$97.00
2011 Drouhin 1er Cru, Chambolle-Musigny$115.00
2011 Bouchard & Fils 1er Cru, Beaune du Chateau, Beaune$76.00
2010 Michel Gros 1er Cru, Clos des Réas, Vosne Romanée$189.00
2015 Follin-Arbelet 1er Cru, Les Vercots, Aloxe-Corton$78.00
2010 Frédéric Mugnier 1er Cru, Clos de la Maréchale, Nuits-St Georges
- 375ml$85.00
2009 Robert Chevillon, Nuits-St Georges$145.00
2010 Chevillon-Chezeaux 1er Cru, Les St-Georges, Nuits-St Georges$135.00
2010 Claude Dugat, Gevrey-Chambertin$195.00
2006 Sylvie Esmonin 1er Cru, Clos-Saint-Jacques, Gevrey-Chambertin$255.00
2006 Joseph Roty, Très Vieilles Vignes, Grand Cru Charmes Chambertin$375.00
2011 Georges Roumier 1er Cru, Clos de la Bussière, Morey-Saint-Denis$295.00
2011 Domaine Des Lambrays, Grand Cru, Clos des Lambrays, Morey-Saint-Denis$375.00

Gamay Noir & Friends

2014 Sérol, Éclat de Granite, Côte Roannaise$42.00
2015 Lapierre, Morgon, Beaujolais^$69.00
2014 Lapierre, Cuvée Marcel Lapierre, Morgon, Beaujolais^$85.00
2012 Chignard, Beauvernay, Juliénas, Beaujolais^$49.00
2012 David-Beaupère, La Croix de la Bottière, Juliénas, Beaujolais^$45.00

Cabernet Franc

2015 Château de Coulaine, Chinon, Loire$52.00
2015 Château de Brézé, Clos Mazurique, Saumur, Loire$62.00
2013 Domaine Guiberteau, Les Arboises, Monopole Brézé, Saumur, Loire$95.00
2011 Clos Rougeard, Saumur-Champigny, Loire$175.00
2011 Clos Rougeard, Les Poyeux, Saumur-Champigny, Loire$195.00

A Grape by Any Other Name

2016 Savage Grace, Côt (Malbec), Dineen Vineyard, Rattlesnake Hills, WA$49.00
2011 Domaine Giudicelli, Niellucciu (Sangiovese), Patrimonio, Corsica$49.00

Grenache & Friends

2013 Magellan, Languedoc$40.00
2014 Catherine Le Gœuil, Côtes du Rhône$52.00
2012 Leon Barral, Jadis, Faugères, Languedoc$65.00
2014 Chamfort, Vacqueyras, Rhône$58.00
2013 Domaine Le Couroulou, Vieilles Vignes, Vacqueyras, Rhône$73.00
2014 Mas de Gourgonnier, Les Baux de Provence$45.00
2011 Domaine Tempier, La Migoua, Bandol, Provence$125.00
2009 Domaine Tempier, La Tourtine, Bandol, Provence$150.00
2015 Crous St. Martin, Châteauneuf-du-Pape$73.00
2014 Chapelle St. Théodoric, Les Sablons, Châteauneuf-du-Pape$95.00
2013 Féraud-brunel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape$105.00
2009 Clos Des Papes, Châteauneuf-du-Pape$275.00
2014 Kerloo, Majestic, Walla Walla$60.00
2010 Cayuse, Grenache God Only Knows, Walla Walla*$295.00

Syrah

2012 Yves Cuilleron, Les Vignes d'à Côté, Collines Rhodaniennes, Rhône$61.00
2012 Perret, Les Grisières, St-Joseph, Rhône$85.00
2014 Gonon, St-Joseph, Rhône$145.00
2016 Dom. Equis, Equinox, Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône$53.00
2015 Alain Graillot, Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône$80.00
2013 Louis Barruol, La Pierrelle, Hermitage, Rhône$125.00
2012 Levet, Les Journaries, Côte Rôtie, Rhône$135.00
2009 Guigal, Château d'Ampuis, Côte Rôtie, Rhône$165.00
2010 Domaine Jamet, Côte Rôtie, Rhône$225.00
2010 Domaine Clape, Renaissance, Cornas, Rhône$145.00
2011 Thierry Allemand, Chaillots, Cornas, Rhône$225.00
2014 Kerloo, Walla Walla$84.00
2010 Betz, La Côte Rousse, Yakima Valley$115.00
2013 Cayuse, Bionic Frog, Walla Walla* ^$275.00
2013 Horsepower, The Tribe, Walla Walla* ^$325.00

Merlot & Friends

2013 Àmaurice, Night Owl, Walla Walla$119.00
2012 Vieux Chevrol, Lalande de Pomerol$59.00
2012 Chateau Certan de May, de Certan, Pomerol$225.00

Cabernet Sauvignon & Friends

2015 Cadence, Coda, Red Mountain WA$59.00
2010 Cadence, Bel Canto, Red Mountain WA$110.00
2014 Woodward Canyon, Artist Series, Columbia Valley$125.00
2013 Château Les Barraillots, Margaux$69.00
2014 Château Poujeaux, Moulis-en-Médoc$72.00
2012 Chateau Angludet, Margaux$97.00
2008 Château Rauzan-Segla, Margaux$150.00
2008 Château Sociando-Mallet, Haut-Médoc$84.00
2007 Château Palmer, Margaux$595.00
2000 Ch. Cambon la Pelouse, Haut-médoc$99.00
2009 Château Chasse-Spleen, Moulis-en-Médoc$110.00
2010 Château de Pez, Saint-Estèphe$125.00
2010 Domaine de Chevalier, Grand Cru Classé de Graves, Pessac-Léognan$295.00
2010 Fiefs de Lagrange, St-Julien$95.00
2012 Clos du Marquis, St-Julien$125.00
2009 Langoa Barton, St-Julien$150.00
2010 Les Pagodes de Cos, St-Estèphe$195.00
2008 Cos d'Estournel, St-Estèphe$325.00

Gin

Aviation$9.00
Beefeater$8.00
Beefeater, Burroughs$17.00
Big Gin$10.00
Barrel Aged Big Gin$11.00
Bols Genever$12.00
Bols Barrel Genever$13.00
Bombay Sapphire$9.00
Botonist$11.00
Hayman's Old Tom$9.00
Hayman's Royal Dock$9.00
Hendrick's$13.00
Junipero$12.00
Krogstad Aquavit$9.00
Millers$11.00
Millers, Westbourne$12.00
Plymouth$10.00
Ransom, Old Tom$10.00
St George, Botanivore$12.00
St George, Dry Rye Gin$12.00
St George, Terroir$12.00
Sun Liquor, Gun Club$10.00
Tanqueray$8.00
Tanqueray, Ten$11.00
Voyager$8.00

Vodka

Belvedere$9.00
Grey Goose$10.00
Hanger 1$9.00
Hangar 1 Mandarin$9.00
Ketel One$9.00
Monopolowa$8.00
Sun Liquor$9.00
Tito's$9.00

Agave

Del Maguey, Chichicapa Mezcal$15.00
Fidencio, Classico Mezcal$11.00
Rey Campero, Espadin Mezcal$15.00
Rey Campero, Cuishe Mezcal$18.00
El Tesoro, Blanco$11.00
El Tesoro, Reposado$12.00
El Tesoro, Añejo$15.00
Siete Leguas, Blanco$12.00
Siete Leguas, Reposado$13.00
Herradura, Blanco$11.00
Herradura, Reposado$13.00
Herradura, Anejo$15.00

Rum

Appleton V/X$9.00
Barbancourt White$8.00
Barbancourt Reserve$9.00
Caña Brava 7yr$12.00
Clement Rhum Agricole VSOP$12.00
El Dorado 3yr$8.00
El Dorado 8yr$9.00
El Dorado Spiced$7.00
Skipper, Dark Rum$8.00
House Spirits, Bridgetown$11.00
Lost Spirits, Polynesian$12.00
Neisson, Rhum Agricole Blanc$9.00
Novo Fogo, Blanco Cachaca$9.00
Pampero, Anniversario Anejo$12.00
Plantation 5yr$9.00
Plantation, Overproof$10.00
Rhum JM, Agricole Blanc$9.00
Ron Zacapa 23yr$13.00
Smith & Cross$9.00

Bourbon

Basil Hayden$13.00
Blantons$15.00
Bookers$17.00
Buffalo Trace$9.00
Elijah Craig, Small Batch$11.00
E.H. Taylor, Bonded$17.00
Four Roses, Small Batch$11.00
Four Roses, Single Barrel$13.00
Knob Creek$11.00
Makers Mark$9.00
Michter's$14.00
Old Grandad 114$9.00
Old Grandad, Bonded$8.00
Rowan's Creek$12.00
Woodford Reserve$13.00

Rye

E.h. Taylor Straight$17.00
Jim Beam$8.00
Knob Creek$11.00
Michters$13.00
Pikesville$12.00
Rittenhouse$9.00
Russel's Reserve$12.00
Sazerac$9.00
Templeton$13.00
Wild Turkey 101$9.00
Willet 2yr$12.00
Woodford Reserve$14.00
Woodinville$11.00

Scotch

Ardbeg 10yr$16.00
Auchentoshan, Three Wood$18.00
Balvenie 12yr, Doublewood$16.00
Balvenie 14yr, Caribbean Cask$19.00
Famous Grouse$8.00
Glenlivet 12yr$13.00
Glenlivet Nadurra$18.00
Glenmorangie 10yr$13.00
Highland Park 12yr$16.00
Isle of Arran, Sauternes Cask$21.00
Johnnie Walker Black$13.00
Lagavulin 16yr$18.00
Laphroaig 10yr$16.00
Longrow Red 12yr$19.00
Macallan 12yr$17.00
Oban 14yr$18.00
Springbank 10yr$16.00
Talisker 10yr$16.00

Miscellaneous Whiskey

Crown Royal$12.00
House Spirits, White Dog$9.00
Jack Daniels$9.00
Jameson$9.00
Kilbeggan$9.00
Hibiki Harmony$16.00
Red Breast 12yr$14.00
Tyrconnell 10yr, Sherry Cask$17.00
Tyrconnell 10yr, Madeira Cask$17.00
Westland, Sherry Cask$13.00

Brandy

Barsol Encanto Pisco$10.00
Blume Apricot Eau de Vie$11.00
Purkhart Pear Eau de Vie$11.00
Clear Creek Kirsch$10.00
Laird's Bonded Applejack$10.00
Pierre Ferrand 1840$13.00
Pierre Ferrand Amber$13.00
Dupont Calvados$13.00
Calvados Coquerel$9.00
Montreuil Calvados$13.00
Park VS Cognac$11.00
Park VSOP Cognac$12.00
Tariquet VSOP Armagnac$12.00

Liqueurs

Aperol$8.00
Amaretto$7.00
Bailey's$9.00
Benedictine$10.00
Bruto Americano$11.00
Campari$8.00
Chartreuse Green$15.00
Chartreuse Yellow$15.00
Chartreuse VEP$25.00
Dolin Genepy$8.00
Drambuie$9.00
Galliano$6.00
Grand Marnier$11.00
Grand Marnier Cuvée 100$16.00
Grand Marnier Cuvée 150$25.00
Luxardo Maraschino$8.00
Pimm's No.1$8.00
Amaro Amorino$10.00
Averna Amaro$9.00
Amaro Montenegro$9.00
Amaro Nonino$13.00
Amaro Sfumato$8.00
Barolo Chinato$13.00
Cardamaro$7.00
Ciociaro Amaro$8.00
Cynar$8.00
Fernet Branca$8.00
Jagermeister$9.00
Luxardo Fernet$8.00
Meletti Amaro$7.00
Meletti Sambuca$8.00
Nardini Amaro$9.00
Ramazzotti Amaro$9.00
Strega$11.00

Featured Wines

'15 Fichet Bourgogne Blanc
From Mersault-based Jean-Philippe Fichet, a Chardonnay that is zesty yet rich, with citrus & orchard fruits, white f lowers, oyster shell, and a touch of creamy oak. Santé!
- Gl$16.00
Roserock Pinot Noir
Dom. Drouhin Oregon's inagural 2014 vintage from their own Eola-Amity vineyard. Rich & elegant, with ripe strawberry, black cherry, floral notes & spices
- Gl$15.00
House Wine Carafe
White, Rosé, or Red
- 500ml$18.00

What 1,034 people are saying

Bastille & Back Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
3.2Value

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1,034 Reviews

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CharlesF VIP
Milwaukee7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ENTIRE staff was amazing! They were very pleasant, helpful and made our evening out very special! Starting with the baguette (which was warm and amazing), then to the kale appetizer which was a fantastic taste and blend of flavors to the Cassoulet which was a "Circ du Soleil" of flavors - exciting and wonderful! I highly recommend a night out to Bastille for a fun flavorful evening!
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HotsauceHank
Seattle27 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 8, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Overall, good food and service. I would recommend it and also go back.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Seattle2 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 1, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Overall the experience was mediocre. As much money as we spent I’d probably go elsewhere next time. I ordered the French onion soup which came out without cheese and with a burnt black piece of bread in it. For $15 I expected better, so sent it back. This came out within five minutes and had the look of a typical delicious French onion soup. Service was slow but waitress friendly.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best service I've had on a long time. Koji was amazing. The food and wine was also extremely delicious
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jjsalome
Portland19 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 29, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant is quite lovely to look at… And our waiter was quite nice. However, two of us ordered the falafel and they came out as a little rock hard hockey pucks. I hate sending things back but I had to… And when they were returned they only brought enough for one order. There were five pieces in each order and they only brought us five pieces. So I had to ask again if they could bring us enough for the second order. Really? My friends really enjoyed their appetizers and they did comp us a lovely dessert. It all ended up OK, I’m just not sure I would go back.
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MagDave
Seattle2 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 26, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Haven't been for a few years. Have very fond memories of great food and amazing service. Both of those lacked on our last visit. Server was relatively new, and had to go check on just about every question we asked. Not a huge deal in itself. Ordered some appetizers for the table at the same time as our entrees. Entrees arrived first. They didn't seem to believe we'd ordered apps when we asked about them. $37 steak tasted good, but honestly no better than I've done at home with a grocery filet and a bobby flay recipe. And I'm no chef. Wife's falafels were overdone, hard and crunchy. Still had a great time - but it didn't seem like the same restaurant I remembered.
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Philadelphia6 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 23, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
First two course ( oysters and pâté ) were delightful. We hoped to buy a pate in the glass jar to take home but were told the chef does not allow the jars to be taken out. Okay The main course arrived very slowly with my Brussels sprout accompaniment to the sturgeon cold. My wife’s steak and frites was on a cold plate and cool steak ( frites were hot) I assume both meals had been assembled over a long period. We pointed out to our server who apologized and took our meals away to be heated. My wife’s steak was now at least warm my sprouts were hot but now the sturgeon was tepid. Life is too short to get further frustration so we just ate our main course, paid the bill without our usual tip and I left a note on the bill. PS we were seated in the conservatory and it was very loud. Beyond lively. Will not be returning even though the food was potentially interesting. Miles Drake
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AWHKirk
Portland24 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 23, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Noisy, energetic, with good bistro food. Charges for bread and butter, which is a bit strange. Parking in the area is tiresome to find, but the after dinner stroll is charming.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle3 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 22, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was excellent. Charming and funny and gave great recommendations. The value of the wine carafe was good too. The food was lackluster compared to what we heard from others who had been there. The quality of ingredients seem good, but the execution was not. I had. $15 onion soup gratin (French onion soup) and it was broiled so long it was burnt a little. It was also pretty small for the price. The falafel was not constructed well, and we found it to be over fried. A friend had the special and it was quite small as well. I will definitely give this place one more shot, but was not impressed with the first time. I have heard brunch is great here, so that will likely be what I try.
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StephanieN
San Joaquin5 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 16, 2020
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
It was a cute restaurant with nice decor in a good location. But there were two different hairs in my food and the service was just odd. They did comp my meal which was nice, but it wasn't even a yummy meal. It was pretty over priced for what it was. Probably will not be going back.
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5307 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107

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Cross street
Vernon Street
Neighborhood
Ballard
Hours of operation
Happy Hour: Everyday 4:30-6pm Dinner: Mon-Th 5:30-10:00pm Dinner: Fri-Sat 5:30-11:00pm Dinner: Sunday 5:30-9:00pm Sunday Brunch: 10:00am-3:00pm Late Night Dining: Friday & Saturday 'til 12am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Northwest
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jason Stoneburner
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bastilleseattle.com/
Phone number
(206) 453-5014

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Aperitifs

Vermouth & Aromatised Wines

Dolin Blanc$7.00

Dolin Dry$7.00

Dolin Rouge$7.00

Carpano Antica$9.00

Punt e Mes$7.00

Kina L'avion d'Or$10.00

Dubonnet$7.00

Lillet Blanc or Rouge$7.00

Cocchi Americano$6.00

Cocchi Americano Rosa$7.00

Cocchi di Torino$7.00

Bonal$7.00

Byrhh$7.00

Absinthe & Pastis

Granier, Pastis, France$9.00

Pernod, Pastis, France$9.00

Duplais, Switzerland$15.00

La Clandestine, Switzerland$15.00

Pacifique WA$13.00

St. George CA$14.00

Wines By The Glass

Sparkling

Cider NV Loisel, Brittany

Cremant NV J. Laurens, Languedoc

Cremant Rose NV Adam, Alsace

Champagne NV Roederer, Brut Premier

White

Muscadet '15 Ragotiere, Loire

Sauvignon '16 Cottat, Loire

Riesling '14 Rieflé, Alsace

Chenin '16 Saint-Just, Saumur, Loire

Chardonnay '15 Paquet, Burgundy

Rosé

Grenache '16 Blaïs, Provence

Red

Gamay '16 Dubost, Beaujolais-Villages

Pinot '12 Faiveley, Bourgogne

Cab Franc '15 Chanteleuserie, Bourgueil

Merlot '14 Val Baylie, Plaisir, Bdx

Grenache '14 Perrin, CdR Villages

Malbec '15 Chateau de Gaudou, Cahors

Cab Sauv '15 Pour ME by àMaurice WA

Sparkling & Champagne

NV Montbourgeau, Brut, Crémant du Jura$59.00

NV Tissot, Rosé Extra Brut, Crémant du Jura$65.00

NV Jean Vesselle, Brut Rosé, Rosé de Saignée, Bouzy, Montagne de Reims$80.00

NV Billecart-Salmon, Brut Rosé, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Vallée de la Marne$185.00

NV Boulard, Brut Nature, Les Murgiers, Vallée de la Marne$99.00

NV Pouillon, Solera, 1er Cru Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ, Vallée de la Marne$125.00

NV Savart, Blanc de Noirs Brut, l'Ouverture, 1er Cru Montagne de Reims$125.00

2008 Pierre Peters, Brut, Les Chetillons, Grand Cru Le Mesnil Sur Oger, Côte des Blancs$225.00

NV Ulysse Collin, Extra Brut, Les Perrières, Côte de Sezanne$195.00

NV Jacques Selosse, Brut, Initial, Grand Cru Côte de Blancs$375.00

2002 Salon, Brut, Blanc de Blancs, Grand Cru Le Mesnil Sur Oger, Côte des Blancs$495.00

1997 Bollinger, Brut RD Grand Cru Aÿ, Vallée de la Marne$420.00

Rosé

2016 Reverdy, Terre de Maimbray, Sancerre, Loire$49.00

2015 Domaine Gueguen, Burgundy$35.00

2015 Regis Bouvier, Marsannay, Burgundy$45.00

2014 Pataille, Fleur de Pinot, Marsannay, Burgundy$95.00

2016 Barbier, Vin Gris Sable de Camargue$35.00

2013 Dom. Tempier, Bandol, Provence$81.00

2014 Dom. Tempier, Bandol, Provence (0.375)$49.00

2016 Lingua Franca, Cœur Libéré, Willamette$49.00

2016 Betz, Rosé Caché, Columbia$59.00

2013 Gramercy, Olsen Vineyard, Columbia$70.00

White

Muscadet

2015 Landron, Clos la Carizière, Sèvre et Maine$45.00

2013 Luneau-Papin, L'd'Or, Granite$58.00

2015 Luneau-Papin, Terre de Pierre, Granite$52.00

2013 Domaine de la Pepiere, Clisson$47.00