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Lark, Seattle, WA
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Lark

$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Charming
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.

Dining areas

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • 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

What 1,248 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lark offers a sophisticated dining experience with "fantastic food" and "amazing service." It's perfect for special occasions, known for its "delightful presentations" and "creative dishes." Guests appreciate the "beautiful ambiance" and "friendly, knowledgeable staff." While some find it pricey, most agree it's a Seattle staple worth visiting for its "exceptional" offerings.

1,248 Reviews
  1. Whitney

    Seattle

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cons: oysters had large pieces of shells in them. Both the duck and steak were chewy and bland (we asked for salt). Burrata was fine. Pros: bread was amazing, tartar was tasty, chocolate mousse was satisfying, drinks and service at the bar were great. Overall, for an almost $400 dinner (we did the tasting menu) it was a little disappointing and not worth the price.

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  2. Jeanine

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very good. We had the tasting menu and for the price and up charges we felt the food should be excellent

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  3. Joshua

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    -The highly energetic vibe paired with rock music on top of beautiful decor was unique. -Had the tasting menu with wine pairing. Some dishes were excellent while others were off or just fair. Similar experience with the wine pairing. Protein and grains seem to be their “bread and butter”. -The service was attentive but seemed rushed (amuse bouche, bread, and first course were dropped all at once). Likely trying make a turn on the table as we dined early and it was a Saturday night on valentines weekend. Left overs were forgotten or misplaced.

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  4. Crystine

    VIP

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful dinner and experience at Lark. I highly recommend Work to anyone who has not been. They have great all the card options as well as price fixed we went on Valentine’s Day. It was amazing and did not disappoint.

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  5. pike

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My fiance and I came Valentine’s Day special. There service from when we walked in to when we left was amazing. The food was phenomenal. It’s a very romantic environment and a perfect place for a boogie date night.

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  6. Johnny

    Seattle

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambience was great and tasting menu was a fun experience with little surprises

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  7. Jay

    Portland

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Right off the bat we liked the vibe of the place - upscale casual atmosphere. The food was delicious and beautifully plated, and our server was extremely knowledgeable about every item on the menu as well as absolutely delightful. Despite it being a little on the spendy side, we look forward to going back the next time we visit Seattle.

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  8. Anthony

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was outstanding. As someone in the industry, it’s always refreshing to receive great hospitality, and the bartender delivered exceptional service. I sat at the bar and opted for the four-course tasting menu, starting with the steak tartare. While the presentation was nice, the flavors were lacking—it needed more depth. The arros negre was similar in that it tasted fine but felt one-dimensional, missing complexity. Bread service was solid. The biggest letdown was the duck breast—it was chewy and difficult to cut, which shouldn’t be the case even considering the leaner nature of the meat. To the bartender’s credit, they quickly noticed my dissatisfaction and offered to replace it. I switched to the wagyu, which was excellent and a definite highlight. Dessert was an espresso mousse, which had great flavor and an interesting presentation. For drinks, I started with a cocktail, a one-off call that the bartender executed perfectly. The bar has a fantastic selection of spirits, and I ended the meal with a sherry that paired beautifully with dessert. Overall, the experience was just okay—not bad, but not worth the $240 price tag. The service and drinks were top-tier, but the food didn’t justify the cost.

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  9. Debra

    Seattle

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were really looking forward to dinner at Lark, but we were disappointed. The service was great and the bread basket and appetizers were really good. The wine list was OK but the mains were super disappointing, especially the duck which was undercooked and almost uneditable. I don’t know if I’m gonna spend $500 for dinner on a Monday night for two people it should be awesome and, sadly, Lark didn’t deliver.

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  10. Ricki

    VIP

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic from start to finish - we were celebrating my daughter’s 25th birthday and it was super festive.

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Lark is rated 4.4 stars by 1248 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
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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
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