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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

Jul 20, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

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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Additional information

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 1,309 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
4.0Value

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Review summary

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Lark offers an elegant dining experience with "outstanding and creative cuisine" in a cozy, upscale setting. The service is "exceptional," with knowledgeable and attentive staff. Guests rave about the "fabulous food," including the tasting menu and seasonal dishes. Although some find it pricey, the overall experience is celebrated for its quality and ambiance.

1,309 Reviews

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Dick VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I really love their new menu, that is, new since this time last year! Had the fried oyster first, with the duck breast as the second, along with the almond cake desert! All was fabulous!
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Troy VIP
Washington, D.C. Area9 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 13, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I really wish I'd read the recent reviews more closely before coming here. We found Lark via some "best of Seattle" lists and were really excited to make it our "last night in town" outing. Arriving at the restaurant, it has a really great aesthetic, but the atmosphere was sadly the only real high point of the evening. The overall experience was below average among fine dining spots, and once price/value are considered, not worth it at all. We had a round of cocktails to start, then the tasting menu and wine pairings. This should represent the pinnacle of what the restaurant is executing right now, but we left very disappointed. 1) We were barely into our cocktails when the first food course and its associated wines arrived. Not only does this crowd the table, it asks the guests, "hurry up & kill those $22 cocktails you just got" which is definitely not how a meal should start. 2) The server had to constantly reference notes for things like describing a special dish or a particular wine, which is really off-putting. At this level, the service staff should have everything memorized that might reasonably be described/discussed, especially for the set tasting menu. 3) Really spicy preparation on the halibut dish completely overpowered the fish itself. I finished not even really feeling like I'd had a seafood course. The dish wanted lamb for protein, not mild white fish. 4) Wine knowledge was lacking. Apparently the restaurant doesn't even have a dedicated somm & it really shows. On top of that, the pairings were pretty uninspired and appeared to be trying to get rid of unpopular bottles rather than show off the team's creativity in food/wine pairing. There's more to say, but no one likes interminable online reviews. Overall, I agree completely with others here who have concluded "Not worth the price." At more than $650 for 2 people (incl tax & tip), the value is absolutely not there. Seattle has plenty of great restaurants - save your money & dine elsewhere.
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Steve VIP
Southwest Florida13 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful, fresh, creative, and tasty menu. Knowledgeable and professional service. One of our favorite places for a special night out.
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thao VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth8 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 12, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We were disappointed with our meal. Food was subpar and overpriced. Bread plate was ok. Would’ve been better if they had warmed the bread. Fried oysters were over breaded and salty. Not flavorful. Smoked Maine unagi was good. Husband got the pasta special with prawns which was good as well. I got the halibut and came out with a long piece of hair on top. They reassured me that a new dish would come out in a few mins but it didn’t come out for 15-20 mins and by that time, my husband had already finished his dish. They did not bring out another appetizer or dish while I was waiting and never offered to comp the dish or dessert to make up for the inconvenience.
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Ev
Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I enjoyed a wonderful birthday dinner here. Our first course of fried osters and our main course of halibut was cooked to perfection. The service was impeccable and appreciated.
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Manan
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
5.0
Dined on July 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing staff and delicious food and drinks. Perfect ambience!
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william VIP
San Diego16 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Not a fan. The service was not good (from the hostess to the server).
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Frank VIP
Chicago / Illinois30 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience all the way around. Lovely space, nice atmosphere; open but affords privacy. Wonderful upstairs area. Food masterfully prepared; my first time here and I think it’s one of my favorites now. Outstanding service. A bit limited on gluten-free options, but willing to customize some dishes. Would recommend.
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Colleen VIP
West Virginia19 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall an amazing experience. Service was impeccable as was the quality of the ingredients. The menu was presented and coursed out perfectly during service. Drinks were beautifully balanced and needed nothing extra. The affogato at the end was the perfect complement to finish off our meal and perfect for sharing!
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Jeff VIP
New York City16 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cute place with excellent service. Food was good but pricey.
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Lark is rated 4.5 stars by 1309 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 20, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 17 times today

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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