Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge

It is a nice restaurant with good food but...
First we had a party of 10 for a graduation/birthday. We arrived early and they got us seated right away. My first problem was when they brought the waters I happened to look in mine and there was a hair stuck on the lemon I topped it with I showed the waitress and she started to make excuses that it was not human it was from the skewer that held the lemon on top. It was a human beard or something. She replaced it with attitude. My wife took a drink of her water then realized there was lipstick all over the rim. I was pretty weary at this point but we started getting our appetizers. All of the food was delicious but then, it came time for dessert and that is when my wife asked for the menu and we were told no because they needed the table. They knew we were celebrating my niece's birthday and college graduation. My wife then looked at her like no, we are not leaving. She said let me ask my manager. She then came back with two menus and said "okay, yeah my manager said you can have more dessert" (my niece got dessert for her birthday and graduation). So we did order the bananas flambé and bread pudding they were great along with all the food until the end of the bread pudding and my sister pulled a 10" hair out of the middle of it. I am giving 3 stars because the food was excellent, but the attitude of the server (she was getting her 20% either way because we were a party of ten) and the cleanliness were unacceptable, if I was rating solely on those things, they'd be getting one star.

Stopped by for a bite and bevies on a Monday evening and they were busy as usual being the popular establishment they are. Though there was only bar seating available, Eli made sure we got a table without too much delay so that we could have a comfortable, face to face conversation.

There is beauty in appreciating fresh, quality ingredients. Thoroughly enjoyed the jumbo asparagus wrapped in prosciutto which was served with a poached egg which I can never resist, and a fennel radish salad tossed in a gorgeous dressing that was purrfect and not overpowering. I am quite simple when it comes to salad dressings and you know you're at the right place by the small but important details.
We then shared Catalan style Patagonian prawns which paired beautifully with the effervescent and refreshing French 75 that Kevin, our server recommended. It was on the money without being too on the nose if you know what I mean.

For dessert, we shared a refreshing sorbet as a palate cleanser and I asked for some night cap options. Eli came to our table with some bottles and shared his knowledge about a herbaceous, slightly bitter digestif and a sweeter, fruity counterpart. I was inspired to try both and my stomach was thankful for the extra help in the digestive (or should I say digestif) department.

A gorgeous dining experience filled with merriment & laughter which was made possible by the attentive and thoughtful staff, delicious food & drink pairings, and French Quarter charm that we can enjoy right here in Queen Anne.
Eli went above and beyond and we made sure to let him know how much we appreciated him that evening. Kevin was great with timing and suggestions, and made sure we were looked after.

A grand evening that was not so "Petit" with nothing "to lose". Purrfect for a romantic occasion, a lively group catch up or a contemplative outing for one where you can easily get lost in the ambience and ambient lighting.

While I remember Toulouse Petit fondly from my first visits shortly after moving into the area, the restaurant has continually gotten pricier while competitors have really stepped it up. Coupling that with the recent hidden fees (service charges not shown until the bill arrives) and the constant failed health inspections over the years, I cannot recommend Toulouse Petit.

In the past I've really enjoyed having a solid cajun restaurant with all the right vibes, but recently I've been paying closer to $40-50pp and the food isn't as good as I remember it being. I've since had better gumbo and etouffe and I just absolutely cannot stand their business practices anymore.

That being said, I think the food/service is still fine, probably a 3ish star accounting for value and less given the (seriously it's been continuous over the years) poor health inspections (for an upscale place, mind you!!!) and shady business practices.

Wonderful experience. Great food and fun atmosphere!
I had the halibut and was extremely satisfied with the food.
The service was great.

Great Space Needle neighborhood dining establishment. Large selection of wines and classic cocktails. I had a Sazerac and my friend had a walnut Old Fashion. Both were delicious. Everything we ate was just great from the French Onion soup to the cheese plate to the Halibut. Super friendly servers and cool decor.

Went here for date night this last week. Even though it was a Tuesday, the place was packed. Reservations recommended. We found plenty of parking nearby. It was only a few minutes walk to the restaurant. If you love Cajun food, this is a must try.

When you enter the restaurant, you'll see that it is a total open floorplan with the bar located to the back. Very tall ceilings and the decor looks like it is straight out of New Orleans.

You very extensive menu with lots of different seafood, steak and Cajun choices. I opted for a dish that had grits, tomato sauce, vegetables, crawfish, andouille and six large prawn. It was spicy, but not too hot. My wife enjoyed a shrimp and rice dish very similar to jambalaya. I had a couple bites and it was also delicious.

Dessert was equally incredible. We had the banana cream pie and beignets with a chicory dipping sauce. They also have bananas Foster, crème brûlée, and some other delicious looking options.

Our server was attentive without hovering. Our water glasses were kept full and she was helpful and making recommendations. This was an outstanding evening and I highly recommend this place.

My family came here on the fourth of July to celebrate my dad's birthday. We were so excited about this restaurant, especially with their large and adventurous menu.

I ordered the Cajun Shrimp with Linguine and really enjoyed the creamy sauce and peppers. Our server told us the linguine was hand-made by the chef, and the noodles were long and the perfect texture.

My mom had the barbecue shrimp and grits, when I sampled it I was surprised at how tangy the sauce was. It paired perfectly with the grits for mouth-watering comfort food. My dad's order of jambalaya had shrimp seasoned perfectly with a wide variety of spices. There was not enough rice in it though, way too many veggies, but I'm also just a picky eater haha.

For dessert my parents shared the bread pudding which came with a creamy salted caramel ice cream that paired perfectly with the bread pudding slices. My sister and I shared the beignets which were perfectly light and airy. The coffee sauce that came with our dessert was so sweet and delicious, we made sure to tell our server to pack it to go. Only the top two beignets were covered with powdered sugar though so we'll have to DIY garnish the bottom two.

Our server Nicole was so friendly, she efficiently served us, politely exchanging out our cutlery and boxing up our leftovers. She was kind and definitely made the experience so pleasant.

My family is so excited to continue returning to this restaurant thanks to their wide array of shrimp dishes . We all love eating shrimp so a restaurant with so many options to try is exactly what we've been looking for.

Came here on a weeknight at 9pm and got seated very quickly. Love the cozy ambiance with the real candles and lighting

Ordered two drinks, mussels, gumbo and the duck confit for two people. The mussels and sauce they were in were so delicious. We ordered the first option on the mussels portion in the menu. Would also recommend the duck confit.

Gumbo portion was large, but the flavor was not that impressive. Warm and hearty for sure, but not memorable.

Overall filling and pleasant meal. Would come again!

I made reservations for this place the night before after planning a date out with my partner. When arrived near the restaurant, parking was quite terrible, but that's expected for Seattle on a Sunday. Once we did find parking, we were greeted by the nice hosts in the front. Originally I had a table reserved at the bar but asked to change to a normal table, and they generously honored my request and brought us to a table near the windows. At first glance of the restaurant name, you would be fooled, as was I, to think that this was a French restaurant. Instead, I was pleasantly surprised to find out that it served a lot of Cajun and Creole food.

Our serve was great and gave us recommendations for dinner, one of which was the Mad Hatcher Petit Half Chicken with Cippolinis in a Smoky Bacon Lardons Demi. We ended up settling for the chicken, an order french fries, and the Big Easy Jambalaya.

When the food arrived, the chicken was delicious and quite hearty. The bacon were cut in to thick cubes and melded well with the mashed potatoes and roasted onions. The chicken itself was deboned and seasoned very well with a ton of flavors from the aromatics and sauce. The jambalaya was pretty good and a bit spicy, enough to let you know there's a kick. It was also pretty large, probably enough to feed 2 people. It was a bit watery, almost like gumbo, compared to other jambalaya I've had but was nothing bad, just unexpected. The french fries were as expected and were seasoned well, but we only wished it was a bit crispier.

Overall, this restaurant is nice for a fancier date night since a lot of the steaks and such are quite pricey. I would come back to try other dishes as well since the menu is quite extensive and everything sounded delicious, but would be too much food for only two people to eat!

Everything here is CRAZY GOOD. Service is top notch. The interior decor is incredible & such a vibe !! Great for any occasion. Family friendly but also perfect for date nights or going out with coworkers. The menu is extensive.. there will definitely be something for everyone. We had the oysters, French onion soup, Catalan style prawns w/ chorizo, halibut & dungeness crab dish and the bibb lettuce, pistachio& arugula salad. All amazing. Highly recommend!!

Really good spot for happy hour! Came here with my boyfriend on a Wednesday night and got seated immediately at the bar.

They run happy hour for their pre fixe menu from 4-6pm Monday-Thursday. You choose from a pretty large list of items: 1 starter course, 1 main, and 1 dessert for $47. They also offer some cocktails at a discounted price during happy hour as well.

What I ordered:
-Seafood Gumbo:
Chose this for my starter dish. I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of seafood that was in the stew. Had bits of fish, prawn, and crawfish. Came out piping hot and was satisfying. I would love to have this on a cold day.

-Blackened Fresh Local Rockfish w/Creole Crawfish Tasso Sauce:
Amazing. I was interested in getting a seafood main as well but asked our server to recommend a dish that wasn't pasta focused as we just had that the night prior, and she enthusiastically pointed this one out, and I was sold on her description. It's basically a blackfish filet served over some grits, covered in a pink sauce. You get good garlic and onion flavors, bits of crawfish and tomato as well which gave a good hit of sweetness and acidity that was very necessary to compliment the rest of the dish. The fish was cooked nicely and flaked well; not dry. Busy presentation but very good portion size. I cleaned the plate.

-Pear and Walnut Bread Pudding:
Didn't really care for this, actually. I absolutely love a good bread pudding, but I've never had one quite like this. It was a really firm slice, leans on the dry side and paired well with the ice cream, but it wasn't what I was expecting. I'm used to the plush, warm, gooey bread puddings and this just wasn't that. Nevertheless, I finished it, but I can't say I would order it again.

-Madame Toulouse Cocktail:
This drink was refreshing. I enjoyed the sparkling wine and notes of peach and grapefruit.

The restaurant and parking:
The restaurant is a fairly large space with a cool exterior. Inside, they have this scroll-like wallpaper with a lot of metal-work from the ceiling and walls to support the lamps and many tealights that adorn the space and a random cool disco ball. Our waitress/bartender was a brunette with glasses and she was amazing with recommendations and was really personable. We wish we got her name but she was awesome!!! She even threw together a drink based on my boyfriend's favorite types of liquor after telling us she didn't recommend a cocktail he had chosen. Long story short, we both enjoyed the drink she made for him and you should definitely go to her for recs!
Paid street parking is available around the area like most of Seattle and was not difficult to find on a Wednesday night.

Overall: Satisfied with our dinner and the value was pretty good as well. We were really full and enjoyed our meals. Would come back, especially for the seafood-based dishes.