Bright, airy, and with the distinct impression of salt marshes on the windy coasts of northern France, Bar Melusine is cool and modern French, with its white and green décor and a menu dominated by delightful land and sea, with snacks from Normandy and Brittany or grignotages. There is a beautiful white marble oyster bar that usually has eight kinds of oysters listed on the chalkboard, mainly from several of Washington State’s smaller farms.

Melusine can fit 50 people in cozy two-people booths and large communal tables that invite socializing, creating a nice buzz that adds to the fresh atmosphere of the restaurant. Chef Jay Guerrero treats his customers with such delights as fried fish skin with fish roe and shaved sausages and confit duck gizzard served with smoked yoghurt. The list of good French wines is impressive and there are some rather interesting cocktails.

1060 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98109, Phone: 206-900-8808, See the Map

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