Babblin' Babs Bistro
Named for the chef's mother, Babblin' Babs Bistro serves a French café menu of croissants, quiches, soufflés and sandwiches. The family-owned business strives to purchase local food only. Wine and beer are served, including several selections for area breweries. The bistro is small, only serving about 20 to 30 for breakfast and lunch Tuesday through Sunday. The restaurant can be rented out for private dinners. According to its website, it is the only four-star restaurant in the Proctor District of Tacoma, which is an area of Tacoma encompassing part of Puget Park.
Babblin' Babs Bistro
2724 N. Proctor St.
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 761-9099
babblinbabs.com/
The French Hen Bistro
The French Hen is a quaint eatery tucked into the town of Lakewood. Located south of Tacoma, to the east of Puget Sound and off of Interstate 5, The French Hen is a small bistro that most travelers never see. The restaurant serves salads, soups and sandwiches for lunch. Fine chocolates and truffles are made on-site, and a sample truffle is delivered to the table at the end of the meal.
The French Hen Bistro
8807 Bridgeport Way S.W.
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 983-1313
La Crème Brûlée
Open for lunch and dinner Thursday through Saturday, La Crème Brûlée is a small, out-of-the-way, eatery in historic Steilacoom. The restaurant's location overlooking the Puget Sound affords breathtaking views of both the sound and the Olympic Mountains. The owner/chef is French-born and has successfully recreated a romantic French ambiance with candlelight and music. Life-size photos of instantly recognizable Parisian locations are projected onto the walls adding to the Parisian feel. The menu includes traditional French and European dishes such as escargot, roasted duck, crepes, and several desserts including, of course, crème brûlée. A full selection of French wine is also available.
La Crème Brûlée
1606 Lafayette St.
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 589-3001
lacremebrulee.com
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Jennifer Maxwell is a North Carolina based writer. She received her bachelor's degree from UNC-Greensboro, and has taken master's level courses at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro. With 10 years of professional writing experience, she has written on topics ranging from energy to entertainment, religion to travel. Her work has appeared on Eclecticcuts.com, CollegePress.com, as well as in regional print publications.
