Good Voyage
Bistro · South Park ·
Espresso, scratch pastry, natural wine, classic cocktails
Espresso, scratch pastry, natural wine, classic cocktails
"Rebuilt after a fire that essentially gutted the cafe, the reopening feels like an upgrade that shifts from polished daytime bakery to romantic French bistro at night. Mornings bring seasonal galettes with buttery, crumbly crusts paired with light-bodied, fruity coffees from micro roaster Dorothea; evenings deliver fresh-cut fries, rich chicken liver mousse, natural wines from next-door sibling shop Left Bank, and duck confit or duck breast with enviably crispy skin (chef Max Walsh likes to use every part of the duck). Edison bulbs in floral glass lampshades hang low over a dark-wood communal table with beautiful black-and-white striped chairs, jazz hums at an unobtrusive volume, and big white half-melted candles and vintage plates make it feel like stepping into a charming, slightly disreputable French cafe — it’s very easy to forget you’re a few steps away from the industrial Duwamish Waterway." - Harry Cheadle
"Reopened earlier this year after a fire, this South Park spot gives Seattleites two reasons to visit the banks of the Duwamish: by day a charming little coffee shop, and by night a moody, romantic bistro. Start at breakfast with the galette—an uncommon-in-Seattle pastry with seasonal fillings on a buttery, crumbly crust. At dinner it’s all about the duck: Chef Max Walsh and his team butcher whole birds and use every part; the duck breast arrives with crackling-crisp skin, tender meat, and a little dish of umami-rich jus. Drinks range from $14 cocktails (a bargain by Seattle standards) to French wines (it shares owners with next-door wine shop Left Bank), and non-drinkers should order the Sober Spaniard, a refreshing, tart, businesslike riff on a martini. Few restaurants in Seattle pull off the French thing this well—mismatched plates and flatware sourced from Parisian flea markets, low-hanging Edison bulbs in floral lampshades, and unobtrusive jazz set the scene—making it an impressive “I know a place” date move. Insider tip: if you get the duck breast, add fresh-cut fries so you can dip them in that meaty jus." - Harry Cheadle
"Reopened after a fire last year and now serving dinner, this little South Park cafe has become a secretly excellent French restaurant. Our server said the duck breast was the best in the city and we’ll believe it—skin so crispy it crackles, tender meat, and a side of jus rich with umami; if you get the fries, that jus makes a great dipping sauce." - Harry Cheadle
"Keep Good Voyage in your rolodex of date spots for when you want to appear impressive without trying too hard. This market and natural wine bar right next to Left Bank (and from the same team) is complete with black walls, stark white subway tile, bistro tables inside and out, dried flower buds hanging from the ceiling, and groovy music, so you really could use it no matter how high the stakes are. While the space is what makes the South Park spot so versatile, it also doesn't hurt that they’re an espresso counter by day. Meet up in the morning for a pastry and latte or grab a round of pét-nat at 8pm alongside baguette sandwiches or a handful of marcona almonds." - aimee rizzo
"It seemed like the end of the road for Good Voyage when a fire swept through the South Park coffee shop in late 2023. Now over a year of hard work and community support later, the business is back and starting life anew as a café by day, dinner and cocktail bar by night (Thursdays through Sundays). There’s a solid natural wine list curated by Left Bank, their neighboring wine bar and sister business. Note that if you like a good classic daiquiri, this is one of those rare spots that nails it." - Brianna Gunter
