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- WWesVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •18 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoGreat views and great food. The spicy clam dip is a must have and the oysters are really freshMore infoWestwardPrice: Expensive• Northwest• Wallingford•4.3
- AAmyNew York City •17 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoWe live in NY and make it a priority to visit the Pink Door when in Seattle. The food is absolutely delicious and always consistent. Book reservations early as it can be difficult to get a table.More infoThe Pink DoorPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Belltown / Pike Place Market•4.8
- MMathewSeattle / Eastern Washington •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoHad an amazing dinner! July 22 short rib, and Cavatelli were sooo good! Incredible service and atmosphere highly recommend.More infoSan FermoPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Ballard•4.7
- JjessicaVIPChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jul 21, 2025Great food and good service, nice aesthetic overallMore infoToulouse Petit Kitchen & LoungePrice: Moderate• American• Queen Anne•4.6
- PParkerSeattle / Eastern Washington •12 reviews5.0Dined on Jul 1, 2025I count on Nells for an always reliable experience. Excellent food and service. It was a warm day and we sat outside the outside tables have a nice view of Green Lake. They are a bit noisier due to the Tavern next door. Compared to inside, which is always quiet. I relish Nell’s for a place where you can really talk with your companionMore infoNell'sPrice: Expensive• Northwest• Green Lake•5
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Discover Green Lake
The neighborhood of Green Lake, and its namesake body of water, is a jewel in the Seattle area for both eating and recreation. Nature walks around the lake, retreats to the massive park, or foodie tours down Main Street all end with the same thing: a desire to step into a bar or restaurant for a bite. Establishments in Green Lake can cater to any taste no matter the time. In just one day, you can stop into a cafe for a bombastic English breakfast, take in Thai-style stir-fry for lunch, soak up six French-American courses at dinner, and round off your night with some Mediterranean souvlaki and walnut cake.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Green Lake is Nell's