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Nell's, Seattle, WA

Nell's

4.9 (1719)
$31 to $50
Northwest
6804 E Green Lake Way North, Seattle, WA 98115

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Nell's is an intimate, chef-owned restaurant located in the vibrant Green Lake neighborhood. Open for dinner seven nights a week, Nell's offers European-inspired New American cuisine featuring the finest Northwest seasonal ingredients. If we do not have your desired reservation time available online, please give us a call.

Our chef Philip Mihalski's cooking approach unites his classic training in some of the most celebrated kitchens in New York City and France with his passion for freshness and simplicity.

Nell's menus are designed to pair beautifully with your wine selection from our large wine list. We also offer vegetarian and vegan options on request.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Northwest, European
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Philip Mihalski
  • Catering
    Nell's Catering will help you plan and host a truly memorable event - where every step of the way you and your guests will be treated to the same impeccable quality and service for which our restaurant is known.<br /> <br />We cater everything from multi-course dinner parties for groups of eight or more to parties up to to several hundred people. We have worked with customers on a range of events, such as weddings, corporate dinners, memorial services, office lunches, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, holiday parties and simple cocktail receptions. The bottom line is that we are flexible.
  • Private party facilities
    Depending upon the date and size of your party, the entire restaurant can be available for your private event. Contact us for more details!
  • Neighborhood
    Green Lake
  • Cross street
    1st Ave NE and Greenlake Way N
  • Parking details
    We have a parking lot to the south of our building which is shared with the other businesses in the business park.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,719 people are saying

Nell's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Northwest

  • Seattle

    Northwest

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nell's offers a "delightful European ambiance" with a view of Green Lake. Known for its "outstanding service" and "flavorful, expertly prepared dishes," it's a favorite for special occasions. The extensive wine list and "perfectly paced courses" enhance the experience, creating a "consistently fabulous" dining destination.
1,719 Reviews
  1. Debra VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious dinner out with dear friends. Gorgeous night overlooking Greenlake playfield. Felt like we were I. A Georges Seurat painting! We Will definitely return! Thank you for a perfect dinner/evening!!

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  2. Colleen VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington118 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible dinner with too many good choices! Starters were the carrot ginger soup- a fresh tasting vegan potage perfectly seasoned and the other we had was a thinly sliced orange salad with fennel, parmesan and more delectable ingredients. Risotto was next with ample tender mushrooms in the flavorful rice/cheese base-best in the City. With the red wine we both chose, the rack of lamb that was juicy, fresh (not gamey)and surrounded by delicious turnips. We almost could not eat another course, but the dark chocolate and ginger pear sorbet was irresistible so we happily shared every last bite. The service is attentive and paced our courses so that we could enjoy the conversation and each dish. We will be back soon!

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  3. gary VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, Nell’s was outstanding. Food was excellent and Skye and Wyatt provided great service

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  4. Arn VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    European ambiance in Seattle with a wonderful view of Green Lake and the park complemented by gracious service and a nice selection of wines and courses.

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  5. Teresa

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent in all facets. Highly recommend, Nell's is an urban oasis.

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  6. Debra

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was visiting family and came here for dinner. This was our first time eating here and we were all very impressed. Every bite of all plates were delicious and perfectly seasoned (something rare in Seattle). Nothing pretentious about the food, just fresh ingredients prepared in contemporary format. Wine list was solid and had a great choice of half bottles as well as bottles so you can try multiple wines to pair with the food. I know my family member will be going back as will we when we come back to visit!

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  7. Anne-Marie

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, despite the fact that we were a large group. Delicious food.

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  8. Erin

    Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fine dining at its best and great options for vegetarians! Highly recommend the onion tart and strawberry rhubarb crisp with cheesecake ice cream!

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  9. Anne

    Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    No one does food better - best ingredients and well prepared. Everyone at our table wanted to lick their plate - kids included. Best ambience if you want to enjoy the people with whom to are dining.

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  10. Sabrina VIP

    Idaho11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food in a quiet location on Greenlake. We celebrated a birthday and enjoyed our time! Go try it.

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FAQs

Nell's is rated 4.9 stars by 1719 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Nell's

6804 E Green Lake Way North, Seattle, WA 98115

Additional information

  • Cross street
    1st Ave NE and Greenlake Way N
  • Neighborhood
    Green Lake
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Northwest, European
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We have a parking lot to the south of our building which is shared with the other businesses in the business park.
  • Payment options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Philip Mihalski
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Nell's Catering will help you plan and host a truly memorable event - where every step of the way you and your guests will be treated to the same impeccable quality and service for which our restaurant is known.<br /> <br />We cater everything from multi-course dinner parties for groups of eight or more to parties up to to several hundred people. We have worked with customers on a range of events, such as weddings, corporate dinners, memorial services, office lunches, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, holiday parties and simple cocktail receptions. The bottom line is that we are flexible.
  • Private party facilities
    Depending upon the date and size of your party, the entire restaurant can be available for your private event. Contact us for more details!
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