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Nell's, Seattle, WA

Nell's

4.8
4.8
1701 Reviews
$31 to $50
Northwest

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2 people
7:00 PM
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
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
    (206) 524-4044
  • 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 1,701 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Best Overall

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Best Food

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Northwest

  • Seattle

    Best Overall

  • Seattle

    Best Food

  • Seattle

    Best Service

  • Seattle

    Best Value

  • Seattle

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nell's is a beloved Seattle gem known for its "outstanding" food and "impeccable" service. Guests appreciate the "quiet" atmosphere, perfect for conversations, and the seasonal menu that continually impresses. With "excellent" wines and a serene setting by Green Lake, it's ideal for special occasions or everyday dining.

1,701 Reviews
  1. Gene

    VIP

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Year after year the food remains excellent, as does the service. Neither are flashy but both are memorable.

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  2. Crystine

    VIP

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We were extremely disappointed. Being this was a New Year’s Eve dinner and the price was $140 a person we expected so much more. From the ambience in the restaurant to the food and even the service, it all fell short. all the tables are super cramped in there and so you felt like you’re on top of everybody and it was really bright inside so that made it even more so. The table that we were at I think they just added for New Year’s Eve. It was really in the walkway and right next to where their coat closet was and the back door At one point the server reached over our table to a counter that was behind us that had wine bottles and wine glasses to grab glasses and a bottle of wine to serve to another table. Then the food it was not worth $140 a plate. it was so bland it was nothing special and most of the dishes came out cold. One dish was a risotto and it was so crunchy and undercooked. I did send that back and my husband got the Foie Gras it was also cold. The rice came back and it really just tasted like mushroom rice that you could make from a box of uncle Ben’s. It did not taste like risotto at all . Then the courses after that were cold my main course all the vegetables were cold. It was a seared Ahi and t outside was cold. The plate was cold. We did let the server now and they did take off the extra charge for the smoked lobster I had which was just OK. They also took off the bottle of sparkling water that we ordered. Then came dessert and I was hoping it was going to end the night well but it tasted like something you could buy at the grocery store. It was a flourless chocolate cake and it had so much almond flavor in it. That’s all you tasted and then my husband has a lemon tart and it was just this Bland dessert. We live in the area and we have never been to this restaurant before and we would not go back it was nice that they took some off of our bill but we still ended up spending over $300.

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  3. Joseph

    Portland

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic New Year’s Eve fixed price 5 (or 6?) course dinner. Delicious food, full restaurant! Fun way to indulge New Year’s Eve.

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  4. Anil

    VIP

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    There was good ambiance for the New Year's Eve with balloons and most patrons nicely dressed. The service was prompt and good. It was a 5.5 course meal presented over 1hr 45 minutes. There was no memorable/exceptional course. Tuna crudo with parsnip/raddish salad was ok. Black cod with pickled cabbage slaw was quite good. Risotto were quite Al Dante and not very good and the main course of seared ahi was poor and needed some sauce. The best course was desert of lemon tart. I will summarize the overall experience as average.

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  5. JayC

    Portland

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, lovely service, a quiet, relaxing, classy place for dinner!

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  6. Lawrence

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yet another fabulous Christmas Eve dinner! Keep it coming. Thanks!

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  7. Linda J

    VIP

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Nell’s, every experience over many years has been outstanding. Thank you!

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  8. Wendy

    Seattle

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, loved our table, good service (other than our server bringing us the wrong bill), a very nice special occasion Christmas Eve dinner

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  9. Andreas

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I wanted a quality high-end dining experience and I got it. Nell’s has been around for a very long time. The restaurant is intimate without being cramped. Conversation is easy because it’s not noisy. We had quality service and the food is very good. I gave Nell’s 4 stars for value but that might be more indicative of Seattle in general than Nell’s. Compared to dining most anywhere in the world, Seattle is expensive and Nell’s seemed pricey for the portions served. But overall it’s a satisfying experience.

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  10. Kirsten

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic food! Great recommendations for wine going well with tasting menu.

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FAQs

Nell's is rated 4.8 stars by 1701 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
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
    (206) 524-4044
  • 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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