The story
Française brings the discipline and pleasure of French cuisine to Spokane's South Perry neighborhood, one of the city's most lively and independent-minded dining corridors. The restaurant earned a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2024 — recognition that speaks directly to the seriousness of its cellar and the care taken in pairing wine with food.
A Wine Spectator Award of Excellence is granted to restaurants that maintain a well-chosen, well-presented wine list that complements the menu with clear thought and intention. For a French restaurant, where the relationship between the table and the bottle is practically foundational, this distinction carries particular weight. It signals that Française approaches its wine program not as an afterthought but as an integral part of the dining experience.
Française serves both lunch and dinner, making it one of the few destinations in Spokane where French cooking is available across the full arc of the day — from a considered midday meal to an unhurried evening at the table.
Recognition