Bar C'est L'eau
4242 Capitol Blvd SE, Tumwater, WA
Crema's Take
“Bar C'est L'eau brings French-inspired cuisine and hospitality to Tumwater's craft district with a refreshingly unpretentious approach—you might find yourself chatting with one of the francophile owners at the bar while savoring thoughtfully composed small plates like purple beets with goat cheese and roasted pepitas. Whether you're settling in for a leisurely lunch, a special occasion multi-course meal, or a casual date night, the kitchen's attention to fresh, seasonal ingredients and proper technique shines through, and the genuinely warm service makes you feel like a regular from your first visit.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Had a wonderful lunch at this chic but casual restaurant. Sat at the bar and chatted with one of the friendly owners who was also our server. Ordered way too much food including, as an afterthought, the fries that were literally the best we’d ever tasted. The French onion soup…
Wife and I (Ray) dined here for Valentine’s Day and were blown away by the special 4-course meal (got excited about the first course and ate it before we could take a picture). Well worth the price; we’ll be back. Service (thank you, Jimmi and K!) was attentive and…
Bar C’est L’eau raises the bar for Thurston County cuisine! The Tumwater Craft district gets a major upgrade with these francophiles in the building. 🐌🇫🇷🥖 Superb winter menu, very fresh and beautifully presented. The house made baguettes make for a delicious French onion…
Small Plates are the perfect pairing for a movie/date night! Purple beets so tender, yet firm and flavorful, seasoned with a hint of dill, roasted pepitas, dollops of goat cheese with a perfect splash of citrus. Roasted Brussel Sprouts - maple infused with tomato gastric, mama…
From the moment we walked in I was greeted with a friendly smile. The service was prompt and there were no mistakes. The flavor of each of the dishes we ordered were amazing. The steak was cooked to perfection. Might not seem like much to some, but the bread and butter……
Crema Reviews
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