From the first bite to the last bite, all the food was delicious! We had the prix fixe menu: * Hamachi crudo * Foie gras parfait * Asparagus * Fried Willapa Bay oysters * Neah Bay halibut * Tagliatelle carbonara * Dark chocolate budino * Three great cheeses These are not small portions and we were absolutely stuffed by the time we were finished to the main course. Our waiter graciously suggested the dark chocolate budino and cheeses that we could take back to our hotel mini fridge and eat for breakfast. Dessert was delicious the next morning too! The standout for me was the Foie gras parfait. Too bad it's so far away. I'd go back in a heartbeat. read more

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We came here because of the Chase Sapphire Reserve credit, we were in the area for the first time, and we managed to get a reservation a couple days before. Getting in was pretty easy. The staff were all friendly and polite. We were led to our seats instantly when we arrived. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space was cute, small, but had many windows to allow for natural lighting. I liked our booth table, through the glass and cutouts we were able to get a glimpse of the kitchen. It was a nice space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered a few things: the Lark house made bread service, Wild Salmon, Wagyu Bavette Steak, the Dark Chocolate Budino, and the Huckleberry Rhubarb Shortcake. The bread service was decent, but nothing special for us. Nothing in particular was bad by any means, but for a $12 bread plate we were hoping for something we haven't had before. I felt like I've had something similar to the Smoked Farro bread, like a slice of that bread with a comforting soup from a restaurant dinner. And I didn't pay that much to have it. The Pao de queijo was good, just very tiny. Don't get me wrong I love Pao de queijo, but it was small and disappointing. It was just two bites for those two small pieces. And lastly the Malt Pecan Scones were delicious, not too sweet at all. It tasted like salted scones pretty much, and it reminded me of communion bread. But I mean that in the best way because I consider myself a communion bread connoisseur myself. Next, we tried the Wagyu Bavette Steak. And wow, I was so impressed. I loved everything about this dish. The potatoes were crispy, golden, and had the perfect texture. My boyfriend did say that he had one or two pieces that weren't medium rare, leaning more on the medium side but I loved every single bite of my steak. It was juicy, flavorful, and soaked in that sauce very well. The cherry tomatoes had the perfect acidity to complement the garlic parsley butter as the sauce on the bottom. This entree was a 5/5 for me. The Wild Salmon good, but it didn't wow me in the way I thought it would. It looked interesting on the menu, but it didn't live up to my expectations. For me, the entree lacked overall cohesiveness in the way that the Wagyu Bavette Steak did right. Both entrees were the same price so for me, I expected a similar wow factor for both. We were left disappointed. For dessert, we ordered the Dark Chocolate Budino and the Huckleberry Rhubarb Shortcake. The dark chocolate one was good, I'm a big dark chocolate fan. I liked the banana pieces and smoked hazelnut. For me, I love dark chocolate with texture so I felt like it would've been better with more texture or crunch. But that's a preference thing for me, the dessert was still good regardless and my boyfriend loved it. Lastly, the Huckleberry Rhubarb Shortcake. I was intrigued after seeing Vanilla Mascarpone as one of the ingredients so we got that one. And wow. This was phenomenal. I loved everything about this dish. It was very light, not too sweet, had great texture. And that aged balsamic? Such a lovely pairing with the huckleberry rhubarb jam along with the creamy vanilla mascarpone. I will definitely think about this dessert for a while, it was outstanding. Although we did have a decent first experience, I don't think we would return again. I averaged each of our orders "points" and it came out to be 3.5 out of 5. For me, 3.75 just because the Wagyu Bavette Steak and the Huckleberry Rhubarb Shortcake left such an impression on me. This place was okay, but a little disappointing for the price. read more

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Ambience. A Service. A Food. A Price. A Made reservations .... Friendly staff from front door to all servers. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Gorgeous spacious nicely lit ultra modern clean dining room. Think great date night and romantic surroundings. Quiet calm atmosphere for a restaurant in the hill[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Ironically, it is located right across from a IHop pancake house! Limited street paid parking if you can find a space. Server was really friendly and great describing dishes and making recommendations. Has the tartare - likes that the mustard was incorporated into the raw patty. Delish flavors all around. And very hearty size to share. The mussels was ultra delicious with the broth and chickpeas and sausages throughout the dish. Comes with nice grilled baguette pieces. My halibut was delicate and perfectly cooked with delicious accompaniments on the dish. The pork dish was perfectly cooked medium rare. Nice and pink and tender on the bone. The berry shortcake was a great way to end with dessert. Not overly sweet and gorgeous shortbread cake with sumptuous berries and cream. I will be back!!! Overall. I am a FaN!!! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]We visited with a reservation and immediately appreciated the restaurant's atmosphere. The space is inviting, the service is warm and attentive, and the seasonal menu is thoughtfully curated with several interesting selections.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered the house bread, appetizers with mussels and bread, followed by the Dungeness crab rice and salmon. Presentation was appealing throughout the meal. The crab rice was generously topped with crab and accompanied by crispy fried asparagus and piri piri, while the salmon featured subtle Japanese influences that added character to the dish. Unfortunately, the execution did not match the creativity of the menu. Nearly every dish was noticeably over seasoned, to the point that the salt level overwhelmed many of the flavors. The mussels were particularly disappointing, lacking the freshness one would expect from a seafood-focused dish. The house bread was also quite dense and dry. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, this feels like an excellent venue for drinks, conversation, and a relaxed evening out. The atmosphere and hospitality are undeniable strengths.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] However, from a culinary perspective, the experience did not leave a strong desire to return. read more

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Booked dinner at this fine dining restaurant featuring new American style and seafood. I liked the bread service, and the sweet and fresh lobster inside my cuttlefish ravioli. Wasn't impressed by the crudo (such a teeny tiny amount of fish for such a high price, and the fish wasn't especially fresh, despite heavy salt and jalapeño I could still taste some fishiness) and the cuttlefish ravioli was overly creamy and overpowering. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall okay restaurant. Romantic vibe and interior but I would probably not be back again given the price and value[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Very upscale spot with an interesting menu and vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The bar was fortunately open as I dint have a reservation. The bartender was super informative and helpful with the menu and specials. I went with the fettuccine and was super pleased. The wiled boar and black truffle were the chefs kiss. Can't forget the bread and dessert. Hard to go wrong with bread and oil and the sugar pumpkin coffee cake. Don't be weirded out by the sour cream, it's super rich and flavor and everything complements itself. Good luck finding parking, I was able to fit my truck in a small garage a few blocks up the street. It's in a cool area with plenty of places for a night cap after your meal. read more

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What a meal! My husband and I just booked a random date night here and we were pleasantly surprised! The bread serviced salad, bomba rice, and fettuccine were all delicious but my fave was the fettuccine! I do wish that the serving was bigger but the flavors more than made up for it! It is in the pricier side but I do understand that it's in Seattle and the ingredients and service are high-quality. I'd love to come back here for another date night! read more

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I don't think I'll be back, but I did enjoy our meal we had. Our waiter wasn't super chatty, but very efficient. Nothing wow-ed me about the meal to make me want to come back. It felt very overpriced, but happy I got to try the spot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambience is perfect for a date night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Lark - squash pasta, bread service and potatoes - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I have been to Lark a number of times over the years. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Really love the space they are in now. Great place for dinner with friends, a date, an event, or to sit at the bar counter.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We held an event here just this past week in the mezzanine area. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Exceptional food, service, and ambience was great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Noise level is perfect because you're still in the restaurant so you don't feel like it's a strange isolated room, the way I have felt at other places when you do a private seating, but you can hear everybody and it's not loud at all.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We arranged for snacks to start with drinks. Then the three course menu they prepared for us had options for everyone, carnivore, pescatarian, vegetarian. The execution of the food, the pace of the meal, nothing could have been better. Highly recommend for an event or for dinner in the main restaurant. read more

Lark - Mezzanine area for private event - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We visited Lark on a busy night and, since the restaurant was completely full, we were seated at the bar. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space itself is gorgeous. The interior decor is beautifully designed and has a really nice, upscale ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The only major hiccup of the night was the service at the start; because it was so packed, we had some trouble getting anyone's attention to take our initial order. Once things got moving, though, the food arrived and was quite good. We ordered two mains: Neah Bay Halibut: This was the standout of the night. It was cooked absolutely perfectly, and I especially loved the scallion soubise sauce. It tied the spinach, sugar snap peas, and morels together beautifully. Wagyu Bavette Steak: Served with crispy potatoes, cherry tomatoes, and a toasted garlic parsley butter. It was decent. Some parts of the cut weren't quite as tender as others, but overall it was acceptable and flavorful. Despite the slow start with service at the bar, the excellent halibut and lovely atmosphere made it a 4-out-of-5 experience. I'd definitely come back to give it another try! read more

Lark - Wagyu bavette steak - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Lark is an okay establishment with very high prices. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space is pretty, but not stunning[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], the service is good, but not great, and the food is interesting but lackluster - the cocktails however all around very good. The menu is a bit all over the place, which would be fine if the dishes were executed well, but they are not. The salad with ikura was fine, but lacked real perspective beyond just the ingredients - it had little flavor and unique direction as to where it would go. The arroz negre was fine - but so expensive for the quality, and not even close to the quality you would find in Spain! I would consider this place as a last minute spot for dates or work dinners. The churros at the end were just stellar read more

Lark - salad - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Fantastic night out for us at Lark. The venue is beautiful and spacious. Definitely kind of like a labyrinth walking around things but the drappings and decor are just stunning. Service by Steven was great from beginning to end. Made a solid recommendation on the rice dish which I loved. My wife really loved the pasta dish. We will be coming back in the near future! read more

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Lark is a much larger space than what I had originally thought looking at it from the outside. It's warm and inviting with a feel of fine dining. The service was spectacular with lovely recommendations on what to eat and with what wine pairings. Food was equally as tasty too! My only caveat is while the food, experience, and local wine selection were great, the price point not so much read more

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Thanks to the Chase Sapphire Reserve card, I decided to give this place a shot. The bread service honestly wasn't anything special besides the duxelle palmier that was unique. The balsamic vinegar and oil mixture tasted fine and the honey pimenton butter just tasted like regular butter? I was really hoping to get more of the pimenton flavor from that. Oysters weren't anything spectacular and I should have known better. They're cheaper at Taylor Shellfish since it's just shigokus. The presentation of the duck rillette was pretty, but the rye bread that it came with was unfortunately too thick and not crunchy enough so it made it hard to eat. I wasn't sure if they were just stale? The rillette itself wasn't as flavorful as others I've had but wasn't bad. Probably wouldn't get that again though. My partner really enjoyed the flavor of the Vichyssoise. She described it as a really creamy chowder. I was a bit disappointed by the fact that it barely had a piece of scallop in it for the price we paid. The wild boar fettuccini was good, but for $47, we were really hoping there was a bit more meat that went with it. If we didn't get so many sides, my partner would have likely left hungry. The special of the day NY strip was a big hit though. Cooked to perfection and was seasoned perfectly. I would go back just for that. Overall, I would say this place was just OK. If I didn't have the deal from the CSR, I'm not sure I'd come back to Lark. read more

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If you're game than worth trying. Their menu consists of game as the focal point. Crudo was excellent with a tempura shishito leaf to add texture. Chawanmushi is a cold version next and soft and big portion Elk chop was nice and huge Wagyu was filling with the oxtail croquette Chef menu 4 items $125 everyone has to order but if you a little one. They can opt out. read more

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Food was delicious but overpriced for what you get. And the dishes weren't memorable for the price paid, my favorite dish was the scallop potato soup. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We also got placed in a strange table near the bathrooms instead of the main dining area, despite making a reservation months in advance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The pork belly dish was interesting, the pork belly melts in your mouth. The best part of the dish was the sausage, that went extremely well with the sauce & pomegranate seeds. It was a very christmas like flavor, but i didnt particularly love it or have a desire to order it again. read more

We had an enjoyable meal at Lark. It was my first time at this restaurant and I was impressed by the service. We had a reservation but our table was not ready when we got there so we waited at the bar for a bit. They apologized and did not charge us for the 2 cocktails we ordered. The ambiance is pretty modern. We decided to order the tasting menu and it was good except the wagyu beef had a weird texture, looked like the cut was not ideal, it had a tendon that made it hard to cut but the flavor was good. From the tasting menu I thought the soup and the hamachi crudo were absolutely fantastic! Definitely the best part of the meal. The tres leches crème brûlée was great as well. read more

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Lark has been and continues to be one of the best restaurants in seattle The food is wonderful The cocktails great The service (Carlo) perfect If you haven't been to Lark you must go read more

Celebrated New Years Eve here with a special four course menu plus bread service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was lovely dining under the string like lighting. Accordingly, it's perfect for a romantic night out or special meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our meal was delicious. We really liked the steak tartare and our actual steaks. My husband enjoyed the foie gras. The key lime dessert with chili was a real standout. Lark offers innovative dining options that are approachable to all palates. The staff are so nice and very good at pacing everything. You can expect to spend at least $100 plus tip, and you'll leave happy. See website for hours and menu. read more

New Year's Eve Prix Fixe Dinner We made reservations (of course). Arrived a few minutes early, but they were ready for us so were seated immediately. They checked / held our coats for us which was much appreciated since there wasn't a lot of room to 'stuff' them at the booth. The ambiance is upscale... classy, but not stuffy. Definitely a 'refined air' about the place, but in a casually elegant way. IMO.... Definitely a "date night" or "special occasion" type of place. Or maybe even a "power" business meal. This is going to be a Dining Experience with a capital D and E. Not a quick and boisterous meal. Service and Timing of everything was perfect. We were not rushed nor did we have to wait long in between courses. And our water glasses were always filled although I never saw them fill them. (hmmmm...) They have a lovely and great selection of cocktails and wines. We opted to go the wine route... and had a lovely bottle of Pouilly Fuisse and then additional glasses of wine later on. Because it was NYE, their full menu was not available. But their Prix Fixe menu was quite good so I don't feel like we were missing out on anything.... and I think most of what we had was on their regular menu. Plus, they had several options to upgrade to Caviar, Foie Gras and Wagyu if you wanted. We enjoyed the following: Amuse Bouche - seafood starter on crispy nori Bread service of 3 different types of 'bread'... one was actually a cracker Beet Salad Hamachi Foie Gras (because I decided to be fancy) Crab Bisque Burrata Cannelloni Black Cod Steak Mushroom risotto Quince tart/cake Chocolate torte/cake Lemon parfait Everything was tasty! And we did not leave wanting for anything... except maybe a warm blanket and a fire to sit by to continue digesting after all the decadence. Truly a lovely meal. Notables... * Hamachi ... melted in your mouth. I would have been happy eating another serving of this and calling it a night. Delicious! * The Foie Gras.... took me back to when my mom and I ate our way through Paris. It was unctuous and sinful. * Quince tart/cake.... I've never had quince before, so I was pleasantly surprised by how light this dessert was yet had a slight sweetness and slight holiday spice to it. I still can't describe what a quince looks like, but if I see it on the menu, I'd order it again just to see if it matched up to this one. There are so many incredible places to eat in Seattle so it's hard to choose. But this is definitely a Good One to experience if you want a nice Dining Experience. read more

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I've been a huge fan of Lark for 20+ years, since the restaurant's original location on 12th Avenue. More recently, I attended two wine dinners at Lark this spring: Folly of Man (Tracy and Aaron Kendall) and Nicolas-Jay (Jean-Nicolas Méo and Jay Boberg). Chef John Sundstrom (James Beard Best Chef Northwest 2007) and the Lark team designed and delivered spectacular menus for both dinners. The "regular" menu offered every evening is super-strong, thoughtfully composed with delicious seasonal options. I highly recommend Lark for their outstanding food and friendly service. read more

Tasting menus is pricey but tastes are not the best. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Even restrooms are shared with other restaurants.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Recommend to try other restaurant if you are looking for a fine dining! read more

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Came for a romantic fancy dinner. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant was empty and they seated us in the back by the hallway and staircase where the waiters were throwing out the garbage.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was no reason to do that because the restaurant wasn't crowded.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food we had was fine, but considering how high the prices were, it was nothing special. Good quality meat and produce though but not made into anything extraordinary. The service was mediocre, with the man who showed us to our table very late, making eye contact. Dinner was about twin hundred with no alchohol or desserts. read more

We've dined at Lark several times over the past decade but last night was likely the last time. First, the parking is just horrendous in the area and any garages are $25-30. Even street parking is going to be $15+ via paybyphone. Apps, desserts and drinks were great as usual, but it was the entrees that were each fails. Gnocchi that was a bit too soft/mushy, scallops which were chewy, a pasta special that was so rich it was inedible. The pasta dish was so bad it was sent back (which they didn't charge for). Service was very attentive though twice they mixed up seat assignments and served the wrong things to the wrong people. This was a $500 meal (before tip) for 4 people, and at that price, we expected more. read more

We went for drinks and some little bites. The food was top-notch. Complex flavors and gorgeous plating. We ordered the Seared Sonoma foie gras which was one of the best dishes we had. Melt in you mouth. The Carman Ranch steak tartare was also excellent (however the poppy seed crackers were a bit too salty for the otherwise perfectly seasoned tartare. The Caramelle pasta was also amazing. I highly recommend their pastas and plan to go back for more. For dessert we got the Shaw Island quince tarte tatin. It was a perfect end to the evening, and a great flavor profile for the winter season. We had several cocktails and I'm sad to say these did not live up to the mystique of the food. My Old Fashioned had chunks of ice and this made it very diluted (true Old Fashioned aren't even supposed to have ice). I ordered a second cocktail off their seasonal menu (Basic Witch) and this one was overpowered by pumpkin spice flavoring. Given the caliber (and cost) of items at Lark, I would expect more. Perhaps stick with wine. read more

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5 star dining experience from start to finish James Beard award winning for a reason Staff are fantastic , welcoming, attentive and knowledgeable not only about the menu but source of the ingredients as well Menu covers all bases meat poultry and seafood with some vege options as well Very cool and chill vibe, quite liked the way the tables upstairs were separated by a curtain of fine see through material between them adding to the intimacy of the meal We had the English pea soup as a starter not something I would ever order but curiosity got the better of us and was not disappointed great flavour beautiful seasoned and combined with the truffled crispy cheesy bites with the iberico ham pieces baked inside was simply delicious The Iberian pork chop was perfectly cooked fork tender and delicious as was the halibut which with the salmon roe was a melt in your mouth taste of the sea and sensational while the sugar snap peas finely sliced were a subtle hit of sweet, fresh and a little crunch that complimented the fish perfectly Dessert, The Pav was beautiful to look at and great on its own but the brown sugared panna cotta , peanut butter sauce and bruleed bananas was a sweet sensation and great way to finish Extensive wine, spirits and cocktail menu with wine by the glass available as well Plenty of street parking and easy to get to out of the hustle and bustle of the city centre Fine dining and a memorable experience not soon forgotten ! Well worth the visit read more

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Kind service but horrible food. Found a hair in our dessert. So overpriced for the below average quality food. I came with my husband and we spent $300 for 2 people. Highly do NOT recommend. The best thing on their menu is their insanely priced alcohol. The bread service was $12+ for one slice of mediocre dry bread cut in half. The first course was $25+ for 4 pieces of asparagus. The second course, or "entree", of $50+ of halibut was dry, with an attempt to camoflauge the dry taste with crème fresh saice. An absurd $50 entree I could have made better with $5 fish from Trader Joe's..... The gnochetti sardi my husband ordered also came with a dry rabbit "ragu", which was more like ground rabbit sausage pan fried than a traditional Italian ragu sauce. And to finish this pour experience, when the waiter brought our dessert rhum cake (an additional $15+), he poured a shot of rum on top of the cake that tasted like straight rubbing alcohol (plus a hair baked in). The dessert was so bad my husband and I simply could not eat it. We will not be returning. Don't waste your money. There are so many better restaurants surrounding lark, go there! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Food and ambiance was great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service a bit lackluster. The server just had a generally unpleasant look on their face like we were inconveniencing them but otherwise solid experience. read more

Service was great and loved the ambiance, but everything seemed too expensive for what it was. It had a great farm to table concept and seemed like it was trying to be too fine dining, but not quite there. Enjoyed our meal and experience but probably won't try it again because it was a good one time experience and won't be memorable. Rigatoni was probably the best thing in the menu we tried and steak which was supposed to be medium rare felt very rare (hard to bite) Wine was good and dessert was mid read more

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Pleasantly surprised by how delicious everything was...from our cocktails to appetizers to entrees and then to desserts!!! Group Size: 5 adults Time: reservation for 5:30 (30 minutes after they opened) Ambiance: A hidden beauty next door to an ihop?!? Don't let it fool you because once you are inside you'll forget that. We arrived when it was bright, but this place is probably most charming when it's dark outside...lights hanging from the tall ceilings and lovely blue velvet booths gives date night vibes! Service: AMAZING!!! Waters were always full, checked in on by multiple people. Water - still in a regular water glass and sparkling in a wine glass. They make it so easy for their staff to know what type of water they need to fill each glass. One of my biggest pet peeves when dining out is having to ask for more water. You will not have to do that here! Food: Cocktails - Forgot the names...(but luckily remembered I took a picture of the cocktail menu). - After the Storm- chili pineapple vodka, pineapple juice and coconut milk drink - was very tasty and spicy. The coconut milk helped offset the spice. Drinks were strong enough to tell there was alcohol and not watered down - delicious! - Raspberry Blonde - Cazadores blanco tequila, raspberry syrup, dry vermouth, sparkling float (I didn't try this one, but my friends loved it). - Purple Rain (how can you forget that name and our server's favorite) - gin, crème de violette, lemonade, lavender bitters - was true to the name...purple in color...had a floral taste that wasn't too strong and intrigued you wanting to keep coming back for another taste. Appetizers - - Lark house made bread service - delicious we had to order 2! - Hamachi crudo - (server's favorite) ordered two due to the portion. 1 would be perfect for 1-2 people. Entrees - - Lovage fazzoletti - carmelized onion morel mushroom ragu, Pecorino. I didn't try this, but my friend loved it. - Spaghetti - Dungeness crab, green garlic confit, bottarga, Meyer lemon. I didn't try this, but my friend loved it. - Wild King Salmon - Dungeness crab, green garlic confit, bottarga, Meyer lemon. This was what I ordered. I like my salmon cooked medium, so I made the request and it was cooked perfectly. At first bite I knew it'd be craving it for days. It was so good that I insisted the table try my dish. They all loved it! - Iberian pork chop and grilled collar - morels, buttery grits, cider jus. I was able to taste this dish and it was delicious! We were told it was a large portion and that it was a 1 - 1.5 servings...maybe for a child. It was a perfect portion if you are not starving and had some appetizers. It really was delicious. Desserts for the table: - Cardamom pavlova - olive oil oat milk sherbet, brandied stone fruits, pine nut (our server's favorite and she was not wrong with any of her suggestions). Light and fresh and delicious! - Creme brûlée cake - raspberry curd, vanilla mascarpone, candied Meyer lemon. The cake was served warm with crispy edges (my favorite) and kept you coming back for more bites! - Dark chocolate torte - ruby port caramelized rice crisps, chocolate sauce. I'm not a big chocolate dessert fan, but this one was yummy and had me coming back for a second bite. It was served with a few bing cherries that had been cooked down a bit with the pits taken out, but the stems left on for appearances. Tips: - make a reservation at least 2.5 weeks out until less you are ok sitting at the bar. - Uber if you can because finding parking may take you 30 minutes...not joking. And don't try and park at ihop because they will tow! - finding the restroom will take you on an adventure...you will have to walk past what seems to be a private dining room (awkward), down a short hallway through a glass door, take a left, then a right to the stairs, and straight ahead. The right is men's and the left is woman's (restrooms are shared between multiple restaurants in the building). The doors have a code, but don't worry you don't have to go all the back up because it is posted on the doors. Yes, the condenses for the night amongst all we ran into was that was odd! The only downer of this location or night was trying to find parking (2 of the three Parker's had to park multiple blocks away and circled between 15-30 minutes)...but they agreed well worth the wait! But next time they might take a Lyft from where they park. Definitely a destination that is worth going back to. As their menu changes it will make you wanting to try everything that is new on the menu!!! read more

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I would give this a 3.5 but maybe we are not refined enough to appreciate this place. We only ate 3 firsts since we were not very hungry. The Hamachi crudo was light and seemed to have some complex flavors. It was a smooth tasting experience but wasn't particularly delicious. The Asparagus a la plancha was interesting. It has four asparagus basically with some interesting gribiche sauce. Lastly we had the fried oysters which were okay; very fishy to me. I love oysters usually but this dish didn't do it for me. I saw a lot of people at this restaurant and it seems very unique. Ambiance is nice. Service is quite good. Interestingly, bathroom is labyrinth of a journey to find since it's not in the restaurant. read more

Lark - Hamachi crudo - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ugh. I'm having such a hard time writing this review. The service was great- five stars. The ambience is great as well.we came in to celebrate my birthday. They gave us a small glass of complimentary champagne which was super generous and thoughtful. I've decided on 3 stars because there were issues with the cook on my $70 steak. They did comp the cocktail and dessert to make up for it. However, The food in general was good but unfortunately nothing I would consider memorable. read more

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I flew into Seattle and was really excited about Lark! I saw their chef had won three James Beard awards and figured it would be a great meal. They only had late night reservations - another good sign! We got there and the restaurant was mostly empty, which is odd since you couldn't even make a non-bar reservation before 830. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was good and the cocktails were really good - their margarita was delicious.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My group of six did the four course tasting menu. The food ranged from fine to terrible. I was fine with the steak tartare and burrata, though neither was groundbreaking. Their desserts were also excellent. But every one of our main courses was wretched. The wagyu beef was chewy to the point of being inedible; the pasta was terrible; the duck breast was undercooked. I've never had such a thorough, across the board course failure for the whole table. Then when we got our check their overcharged us over $100. So bad food and huge errors. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Their wait staff was lovely and the restaurant space was nice[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], but I should've noticed the chef's last award was in 2007. A lot can change in two decades. I'd pass on this restaurant. For the price, I don't want passable fine dining - there was nothing unique or amazing. read more

The food was pretty delicious. The drinks and cocktails were amazing and beautiful. The service was extremely slow. Unfortunately, we waited 45 minutes to even get our food, th the food came out so quickly we didn't even have a chance to enjoy everything. But the food that we did it was very tasty. The restaurant is a romantic upscale vibe definitely perfect for a date night. read more

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Doing the four course tasting menu is an incredible experience I would recommend doing at least once! We came for the first time to celebrate my husband's birthday and they gave us a complimentary glass of champagne while we perused the menu. We found the gesture really sweet; and they even put a birthday candle on our dessert to celebrate! The service overall was fabulous, we had our water refilled continuously so we were never out (which is especially helpful in summer when I'm constantly feeling parched haha), and we had clean silverware provided after every dish and had the table swept for crumbs as well. Our server was very knowledgeable, welcoming and friendly, as was the rest of the staff! We felt well taken care of throughout the evening. Now to the meat of the review (no pun intended): The food is beyond amazing, and takes classic dishes to a whole new level. My favorite plate from the night was the rabbit croquettes. I enjoyed the peanuts included in the dish and found that the chorizo sauce had a well balanced kick that accentuated the whole meal. The salad was delicious but the asparagus a la plancha outshone it in my opinion. The dish has fried chicken skin shavings that provide an unreal richness to the vegetables, and is unlike any asparagus we've ever had. I could go on and on about every one of these dishes but I think it's best you go try them! Oh and make sure to build up an appetite before you go ;) read more

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With restaurants in this area coming and going, Lark has stood the test of time; and for good reason. A bit off the beaten path in the Capitol Hill area, it's a bit of a retreat from the up beat pace of the strip. The food is approachable and classy as is the atmosphere and service. If you haven't made it to Lark, and are curious. I feel that you owe it to yourself to make it here at least once. read more

TLDR; Bring someone you want to impress here. The tasting menu is wonderful and seasonal (the October menu is lovely!), the ambiance is industrial-chic but still classy (Seattle classy, so there were still people in Patagonia), and the service staff were attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. I came in for a reservation at 7:45pm on Wednesday and the restaurant was pretty quiet, about half full. They were playing great tunes (Khrangbin and Tash Sultana!) and we were seated right away. Our service staff, Tessa, was knowledgeable about everything on the menu and let us know we were making good choices for the dinner. The tasting menu had something for everyone--we enjoyed the pescatarian options. We were also very happy with the serving sizes, walking away slightly on the side of uncomfortably full. We couldn't stop eating though, everything was delicious. The seasoning was very rustic in the way that it let the ingredients speak for themselves. Delicate greens and fresh fish won't be overpowered by a seasoning mix--they really let the quality food shine. The breads in the bread service are delightfully unique and bring different tastes and textures to your meal. Very good butter and the oil mixture is to die for. The crackers are borderline addictive. The bisque was delicate in the way Dungeness Crab is, but filling and creamy. The tomatoes on the salad were flavorful (some of the last good summer tomatoes as autumn truly sets in!) and the dressing on the greens was sharp in a fresh way. The steelhead! Immaculate! Crispy crisp skin, a THICK cut of steelhead, borderline addictive miso sauce, delightful little plump mussels, and a zesty bit of sticky rice to finish it off. I appreciate how petite the desserts are after such a filling meal. The baked Alaska was plated perfectly to allow you to eat all parts without making a mess. I'm not sure if I've ever had as yummy a meringue! The waitstaff was so kind to us. The meal was paced wonderfully but we finished after they closed, and Tessa told us not to rush. She was so kind! If you want to impress someone, this is the place to go. The tasting menu is well worth the money. We didn't get drinks but the cocktails looked lovely :) read more

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I agree with a lot of the other reviewers that the pre fixe menu is neither a good value nor good experience. The starters are excellent, and give you that ideal combination of farm-to-table and fine dining. However, the entree are just BAD. The steak is cooked raw, regardless of your preference, and is both chewy and not flavorful. The salmon is one of the worst I've had at a Seattle sit-down restaurant. read more

Amazing food, amazing service, and beautifully designed by Cippollone Creative. My husband ate the best tartare of his life here. Will return. read more

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Enjoyed dinner with wine pairing at Lark on Friday. I had the watermelon, jicama, basil salad which was full of flavor... and very filling. Compared to the size of the first courses ordered by the others in my party, the salad could really be cut in half and still be plenty. For the second course, I had the buratta - very delicious and lovely with strawberries. As a third course, I had the gnocchi. I enjoyed it yet struggled to finish it (probably because of the large salad) For dessert, I had the chocolate mochi cake. The flavor was good, yet I didn't care for the texture - it seemed too dry. There was a lacquered peach with the cake which was delicious. The wine pairings were nice. The service was great. read more

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