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Nell's, Seattle, WA
Nell's, Seattle, WA
Nell's, Seattle, WA
Nell's, Seattle, WA
Nell's, Seattle, WA

Nell's

4.8 (1716)
$31 to $50
Northwest
6804 E Green Lake Way North, Seattle, WA 98115

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 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 1,716 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle

    Northwest

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nell's offers a delightful fine dining experience with "best ingredients and well prepared" dishes. Known for its "elegant restaurant with impeccable service," it features an "extensive wine list" and "terrific desserts." Regulars praise its "understated charm" and "fantastic" meals, making it a "go-to place for a special meal."
1,716 Reviews
  1. Anne-Marie

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. Erin

    Seattle3 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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  3. Anne

    Seattle3 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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  4. Sabrina VIP

    Boise11 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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  5. Norman VIP

    Seattle26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, cocktails, and service were all wonderful!

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  6. Bill VIP

    Seattle135 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great meal at Nell’s-delicious hearts of palm salad and white salmon and lamb. Good dessert too! Their homemade sorbets are outstanding-best in city as is the risotto.

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  7. Therese

    Seattle6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nell's is an elegant restaurant with impeccable service, interesting delicious food, terrific desserts, an extensive wine list, and it's very quiet unless there is a large party or the restaurant is full and even then conversation can be made at a normal level. It is my go to place to take people for a special meal. The elegance is the midcentury feel, cloth tablecloths and soft lighting. It is never disappointing and consistently fabulous.

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  8. May VIP

    Seattle42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Interesting menu with unusual spices and nice variety of choices.

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  9. Johnna

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Whenever you go to Nell's you are quaranteed a wonderful mix of excellent food, beautiful presentation and wonderful service.

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  10. Brian VIP

    Seattle16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most underrated restaurant in Seattle! We have been regulars for years, and it never disappoints. Super cozy, ALWAYS yummy and just filled with an understated charm. Chef Philip is a master and should really have a James Beard nomination if I had my way.

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FAQs

Nell's is rated 4.8 stars by 1716 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Seattle / Eastern Washington
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  5. Green Lake

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 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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