Luc

Name: Luc
Address: 2800 East Madison Street, Seattle, WA, United States, 98112
Telephone: (206) 328-6645
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1462 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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Luc is now open for indoor and patio service. Due to the limited seating at 50%, we request that your dining experience not exceed 2 hours.

Luc is a French-American café and bar named after the owner Thierry Rautureau's father, Luc Rautureau.

Located at the intersection of Madison Street and 28th Avenue in the heart of Seattle's Madison Valley. Luc is a neighborhood spot with heartwarming food, fresh cocktails and a well-selected wine list.

Luc is a journey and a feast for the senses in a casual atmosphere.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
French, American
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(206) 328-6645
Website
http://thechefinthehat.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Thierry Rautureau
Catering
Chef Thierry will travel, so remember Luc when planning a catered event, a private cooking demonstration in your home, or a luncheon at your office. For more information regarding catering events, please call the restaurant.
Private party facilities
We offer either partial buyouts for parties of 20-38 and full buyouts for parties 39-75.
Private party contact
Lucas Grobe: (206) 328-6645

Location
2800 East Madison Street, Seattle, WA 98112
Neighborhood
Madison Valley
Cross street
28th Ave E & Madison Street
Parking details
Parking can be found along Madison Street, 28th Street, Mercer, and the surrounding neighborhood.
Public transit
#11, #8
Entertainment
Live music featuring accordionist Maggie Kim every Monday night.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,462 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

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1,462 Reviews

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ConradSeattle
Seattle
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always enjoy this wonderful restaurant! Feels like we are in Europe on holiday - a nice break from downtown!!
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bittersweet meal tonite. The food was great as always and the service was wonderful as expected. Sadly tonight was the last night for Luc.
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Mint
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Last meal before they close for good. Sad to see them go. Food was wonderful as always.
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KemiN
Seattle
92 reviews
vip
5.0
92 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed the last dinner (sadly) at Luc before it closes on August 28, with careful attention to Covid protocols, for our outdoor seating reservation. The food was exemplary, finished off with the surprisingly light yet rich chocolate torte. Thank you, Chef Thierry for being your gracious self and even opening and serving the wine selection. Best wishes to you and your staff in your future endeavors.
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BrittneyC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best salmon I've ever had in my life, and I've had a lot of salmon. Highly recommend.
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Foodie
Seattle
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and great service. Sad to see this restaurant close its doors but at least I got to taste food from the chef in the hat!
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WildWilly
Seattle
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2021
overall4food5service5ambience4
We wanted to experience Luc one last time before it closes. We had a wonderful meal and really pleasant conversations with Chef Thierry! The occasion was our 49th wedding anniversary. We’re really going to miss Loulay and Luc, but know Chef Thierry will do well in his retirement.
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EmilyN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was one of the most lovely meals I've ever had! Delicious from top to bottom and Mr Thierry Rautureau himself stopped by to say hello in the most kind and entertaining manner!
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slowemilie
Seattle
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2021
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great meal. We will miss this place!
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MichaelS
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience5
Well, let's just say that the closing of our beloved Luc Restaurant is a HUGE loss to Seattle. Incomparable in fact! Lus is--was-- one of only two restaurants in Seattle that always pleased us 110%. The food is exquisite, the wines perfectly complimentary, service excellent and very friendly, and Monsieur "Chef in the Hat" a total delight to meet. We shall miss Luc and its gentile owner for the rest of our lives in Seattle. We walked out of Luc last night at 10:00 with very heavy hearts, but also with joy that we were able to celebrate our anniversary dinner (# 53) once more in its lively and engaging atmosphere. Ave atque vale!
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sad to see this lovely seattle institution go. And glad we were able to say farewell. 💔
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Fidget
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing. I had the beef bourginon and I wanted to scrape the bowl clean. My server was very good and often checked in to see if there was anything I needed. So sad this was my last visit since they are closing soon. What a loss!
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VickiF
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best wishes for your next chapter. We appreciate what you have created and shared with us over the years.
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GoodFood
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 21, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Luc is an outstanding french restaurant. It has amazing food and service. It is very sad that it will be closing.
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RebeccaL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 21, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Luc. It’s been one of our top go to special event places to sit and have stunningly good food and drink. We’re very very sorry you’ll be closing. Thank you so much for all the great meals over the years.
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2021
overall4food4service5ambience5
Had a reservation at 8:30pm so definitely later in the night. Food was great and ambiance was cozy, but they were of the initial wine and entree we wanted to order
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HollisP
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our entire neighborhood is heartbroken that Luc is reaching its final days. It has always been a great local resource, with outstanding food and service and a wonderful vibe. Thank you Thierry and Kathy and crew!
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DonW
Seattle
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
A Great French Bistro, that we will miss, Its closing in Aug 28th 2021
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PaulS
Exclusive
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience5
Dinner with our friends. The same friends who we had dinner with when Luc first opened.
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JessicaN
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 15, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was so lovely to be able dine at Luc one last time. Such a lovely environment with excellent service and exquisite food.
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SuzanneR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 15, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We will miss this restaurant so much! Go while you still can!
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Quietplease
Seattle
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a wonderful bistro! So sad it is a victim of COVID and closing in two weeks😢
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PamelaB
Central Coast
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of, if not, my very favorite restaurant in Seattle. Been going there with family and friends since they opened 11 years ago. The service is always gracious, the food so good you want to order a second. Shared a lovely dressed burrata tomato salad. I had a salmon dish last night that was delicious from first to last bite. My partner ordered the Beef Bourguignon, always his favorite, he did offer me a taste of its silken sauce, amazing. Rounded off with a warm chocolate torte with caramel mousse. Always a pleasure to be in this restaurant.
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AmyT
Seattle
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful.. love the owners working and socializing with patrons. Outstanding!
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SusanC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 13, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
So sad that Luc’s is closing. Best of everything to Kathy and Thierry. Your food has sustained me for the past 33 years. Many many thanks for so many wonderful memories.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our swan song with them…heartbreaking to see them go…
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ConradSeattle
Seattle
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious dinner. Attentive waitstaff. Able to easily talk with table guests, but restaurant had a nice vibe of activity. Head Chef came by and spoke with us. Wonderful evening!
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely staff! Will miss this neighborhood gem.
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Mint
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Have never had a bad experience or meal at Luc. Sad to hear this is their final month. They will be missed.
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HowardM
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 8, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and the Chef in the Hat were over the top. I brought some friends that had never experienced high end food and were blown away by the flavors that just popped. It was a different level of dining to them. The prices of the food freaked them out, but once they tried it they realized how good it was and worth it! I will miss it when they close down in a few weeks. I have been a fan of the Chef since 1990
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Tucker2
Seattle
73 reviews
vip
5.0
73 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Sorry to see them closing.
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Patrick
Seattle
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding meal. The lamb was truly extraordinary. Service was excellent and the outdoor seating was appreciated.
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MarciW
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2021
overall5food4service4ambience4
The experience was lovely. I will be sorry to see them close.
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LoriR
Seattle
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience4
Sadly this restaurant is closing in a few weeks and we may have seen the last of the Chef in the Hat here in Seattle. I am hoping he will pop up somewhere else as a restauranteur--I will definitely keep an eye out for his next step.
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Momturnedeighty
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We’ll miss you! Everything was delicious!
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NatalieL
Miami
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience5
Saturday night out with my partner. Saw Chef on an old episode of Top Chef Masters. Dinner was wonderful. Shared an appetizer of burrata. Then I had the halibut fish special and my partner had the cassoulet. Both dishes were exquisite. We finished with a Greek yogurt dessert. Only criticism is no bottles available of sparkling available on the wine list. Lovely ambiance and delicious food - life is beautiful.
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BobM
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience4
Luc is always a reliable, wonderful neighborhood place. We'll miss it.
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Cobbie
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect in every way - as always. Please don't close....
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Caddisfly
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience3
Great service and food. Special place for sure. The white chocolate pot de creme was simply amazing.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Luc offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 328-6645.

Luc is rated 4.5 stars by 1462 OpenTable diners.

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2800 East Madison Street, Seattle, WA 98112

Additional information

Cross street
28th Ave E & Madison Street
Neighborhood
Madison Valley
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
French, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking can be found along Madison Street, 28th Street, Mercer, and the surrounding neighborhood.
Public transit
#11, #8
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Executive chef
Thierry Rautureau
Entertainment
Live music featuring accordionist Maggie Kim every Monday night.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://thechefinthehat.com/
Phone number
(206) 328-6645
Catering
Chef Thierry will travel, so remember Luc when planning a catered event, a private cooking demonstration in your home, or a luncheon at your office. For more information regarding catering events, please call the restaurant.
Private party facilities
We offer either partial buyouts for parties of 20-38 and full buyouts for parties 39-75.
Private party contact
Lucas Grobe: (206) 328-6645

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Luc

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Menu

What 1,462 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does Luc offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Luc restaurant rated?

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Featured in

100 Seattle / Eastern Washington Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day