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Lark

Name: Lark
Address: 952 East Seneca St, Seattle, WA, United States, 98122
Telephone: (206) 323-5275
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

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$31 to $50

Contemporary American

952 East Seneca St, Seattle, WA 98122

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2 people

Jun 11, 2025

7:00 PM

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Good for special occasions
Charming
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Welcome to Lark, Seattle’s beloved fine-dining destination for 20 years, with New American cuisine from Chef John Sundstrom celebrating the bounty of the Pacific Northwest in a luxurious, comfortable atmosphere with impeccable, welcoming service. Visit our elegant space in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, easily accessible from Downtown Seattle, and experience our James Beard Award-winning food and hospitality.

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Executive chef: John Sundstrom

From the OpenTable editors: Lark has been the fine-dining star of Capitol Hill for more than 20 years, and the food and gracious hospitality combined make it easy to see why. Chef John Sundstrom is a James Beard Award Winner for Best Chef: Northwest, and whether you go for the four-course tasting or a la carte, his menu captures the wild region: foraged maitake mushrooms in a ragu, wild King salmon with potato pavé, and creme brulée cake with local berries.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Northwest, Organic
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(206) 323-5275
Website
http://www.larkseattle.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
952 East Seneca St, Seattle, WA 98122
Neighborhood
Capitol Hill / First Hill
Cross street
10th Ave
Parking details
Parking is available at metered spots on nearby streets, as well as at local pay lots. The most convenient garage is located on Broadway between the Silver Cloud Hotel and The Garage billiard hall.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,296 people are saying

Lark reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
3.9Value

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Lark offers an "unforgettable dining experience" with "phenomenal" food and "impeccable service" in an "elegant setting." The four-course tasting menu and wine pairings are highly recommended, and standout dishes include the duck breast and oysters. Though some found pricing high, the "attentive and professional staff" provide a "welcoming atmosphere."

1,296 Reviews

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Scott
New York City4 reviews
1.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Started with our seating. We were at a table that was set in a pass through for diners to get to the bathroom (shared with the building) and the staff to get supplies, so almost constant flow of people. Didn’t help. Food was fussy and overwrought, and very expensive, but not surprisingly great. Tough duck, overly hot halibut, strange all around. Wait staff was very nice but not so attentive (perhaps because we were hidden away) . Maybe just not my cup of tea. But it wasn’t for any of the 6 In our party either.
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William VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington17 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lark continues to be one of my favorite spots. Dinner was once again excellent. I really enjoy the menu, interesting and varied with very deliberate thoughtfulness. I definitely enjoy the physical space, the ambience and feel is cleanly elegant and welcoming. Our server was a top-notch professional, who elevated the experience and helped us with some useful suggestions and insights.
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K VIP
Alabama15 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Husband loved the special, potatoe gnocchi with wonderful spices, I loved my halibut and outstanding oysters and we enjoyed the great desserts.
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Doug VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good food just not great food. Pricey. Good folks working there.
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Donal
Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was outstanding. Waitstaff cleaned my table of crumbs inbetween courses.
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Gordon VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the food and the service is always great with Annie our server we ask for every time. Looking forward to returning as soon when the summer menu is released.
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Erik
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious, but the service was exquisite! Will be returning.
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Scott VIP
California Central Coast7 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great night out for my daughter's birthday. Thank you!
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Case
Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good upscale restaurant experience. Our server was pleasant and helpful, and the food was excellent, beginning to end. With a tab of about $400 for a party of three, I was not happy to see an added 4% "service charge" that specified 100% was for management, in other words, not a tip for the server. I'm not a fan of these charges: please restaurants, just charge the prices on the menu you need to charge and skip the hidden fees. The manager cheerfully took the charge off the bill at my request.
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Josh
Baltimore / Maryland9 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ll start by saying the service was top tier, and the restaurant itself is beautiful. Unfortunately, the food fell very flat. We had the unagi, of which the skin was so chewy it was completely inedible. The cocktails were ok, but at $22 each felt extremely overpriced. Our waitress was wonderful and very kindly removed the unagi from our bill, again speaking to the wonderful service and attentiveness. While it’s possible we received a one-off lackluster dish, I don’t think I’d recommend Lark to any travelers coming through the Seattle area.
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Lark is rated 4.5 stars by 1296 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 11, 2025

7:00 PM

952 East Seneca St, Seattle, WA 98122

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
10th Ave
Neighborhood
Capitol Hill / First Hill
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Northwest, Organic
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking is available at metered spots on nearby streets, as well as at local pay lots. The most convenient garage is located on Broadway between the Silver Cloud Hotel and The Garage billiard hall.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.larkseattle.com/
Phone number
(206) 323-5275

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