"Opened in 2010 by OG Seattle restaurateur Ted Furst (Cafe Campagne, Cucina! Cucina!), this bistro in tony Carillon Point deals in the French classics: steak frites, ratatouille, boeuf bourguignon, steamed clams in butter and white wine. The restaurant’s motto is “Incredible food and an even better view,” and it’s no lie, with a sweeping Western vista of Lake Washington — decorated by a few ship’s masts from Yarrow Bay Marina next door. Another bonus: Le Grand gets its seafood via Smart Catch, an org created for chefs by chefs that’s dedicated to sustainable fishing." - Meg van Huygen, Harry Cheadle, Gabe Guarente