Azafran Bistro, Maple Valley

Fresh, refined Mediterranean cuisine served in a casual atmosphere is what diners can expect at Azafran Bistro. The menu combines French, Spanish, and Greek influences, and favors organic ingredients whenever possible, yielding up plates that are both health and delicious. Specialties include steak topped with merlot compound butter and served with frites and seasoned broccolini. Vegetarian, options, meanwhile, include a bright roasted carrot soup seasoned with sumac and basil, and drizzled with creme fraiche. Whatever you choose, you can be sure it's prepared fresh in-house, as the kitchen has sworn off canned and frozen ingredients, as well as microwaves.