Seattle, WA.

Lark

The Open View

Lark is located in Washington. Located in the Capitol Hill area, this restaurant is mildly expensive. It's known for its contemporary offerings. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features a full bar and catering.

User Reviews of Lark

Yelp.com Review - by A L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pros:-Service was generally good and friendly.-Nice atmosphere (if just a little cramped)-burrata, beef tartare, sea bass, steak, hazelnut cake, asparagus, hamachi were all goodCons:-no major flaws...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by P E.

2.0 of 5 stars. We went to check out the restaurant after seeing it on Rachel's vacation show. While she was raving about it, we were not so much. The food is relatively tasty, although I feel that our selection of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by abbi a.

1.0 of 5 stars. i really wanted to like this restaurant and sadly the only positive thing i can say it that he has a great wine menu (hence the one star). i just got a pretentious vibe from the place and the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Hayduke W.

2.0 of 5 stars. The only reason that this Lark earns two stars rather than one is because they had the good sense to hire a well-intentioned server. The food was bland and unhealthy, my entire party agreed.Not...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Walter L.

1.0 of 5 stars. Oh, Lark (or "lark," rather -- where would bland, overrated restaurants be without the pretention?). My dining experience at your fine establishment could best be summed up in a metaphor: the suck....
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I am biased, I admit it. This is by far one of my favorite restaurants in Seattle. While I wouldn't say I'm a super-foodie, I do like to think I have good taste (and that means for all types of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonas B.

4.0 of 5 stars. We finally went to Lark last night, on a... spur of the moment. It was around 9:30pm on a Thursday night and the restaurant had a few empty tables. The decor is low key and the service was relaxed but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by m c.

4.0 of 5 stars. The food was awesome- but I found the menu confusing and the whole "family style" is great, but not too thought out. The appetizers appear on any which page, you're not sure if it is appetizer or a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kiho S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Sometimes you just want to have dinner, or lunch. Something to hold you over until the next meal. This is not one of those places. This is an experience, something to cherish and remember, and look...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by cynthia ..

4.0 of 5 stars. mmmm ... everything we had was super tasty - delish! we shared 2 fish and 2 veggie dishes, which was more than enough for us (maybe i'm just used to san francisco portions though?). the wild mushrooms...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by John C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Location is easy to get to, parking is ample, interior layout is welcoming.This restaurant takes a more non-traditional take on dinner: lots of little dishes to choose from, and you are expected to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here with my sister & boyfriend on a Wednesday night around 7:30-ish, no wait. Had, in this order:1) Bleu D'Auvergne2)Oysters3) Foie Gras w/Kumquat Vanilla Marmalade4) Sunchokes w/Rosemary &...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Barrett M.

3.0 of 5 stars. bourgeois.
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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Happy Valentine's Day at Lark and Licorous!

My wife and I visited Chef John Sundstrom's Lark (and Sundstrom's neighboring Licorous for cocktails) last night for Valentine's Day. The food, service and atmosphere were superior as-reported by other...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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Thank you Lark for a nice meal.

I liked each dish I had that night. Each one was done very well. The seasonings were right on. The venison was my favorite. It was perfectly cooked. The faro was good, too. The menu changes a lot so these...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Del G.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of the best restaurants in Seattle I think! I love eating here because the menu changes all the time and it is fun to order a bunch of different small plates, all of which are delicious!The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Neva C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is currently tied for my favorite restaurant in Seattle (alongside Restaurant Zoe). The food is just so ridiculously good. Last time I went I had these veal sweetbreads that melted in my mouth....
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan M.

2.0 of 5 stars. Lark has the distinction of being the only restaurant I have frequented in Seattle over the last nine years that I would NEVER return to. It started with a "5" minute" wait that ended up being 35...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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Hold the salt, please!

I would have given this restaurant one more star, except nearly everything we ordered was oversalted, and the duck leg was so salty I could only eat half of it. The other characteristic of this place is an...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I visited Lark over the summer and, while I like the atmosphere and appreciate what they're trying to do, I felt that the portion sizes were just too small for the prices being charged. The quail, for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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okay if you like burnt food

My boyfriend and I went to Lark on Friday, the 26th. We've been many times before mostly this last summer and it was great! we were excited to try their winter menu. Service was great, the server knowledgable....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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You werent the only one disappointed that Friday...

I've been debating writing this for a while so when I opened the page and saw someone else was there that night and had the same problems, I didnt feel so bad :S I did notice there were only 2 people in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily C.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm torn because the food was fantastic but both times I've eaten here the dining experience was lacking. The first time was a service issue. I could have been more assertive but I was so disappointed...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Thad W.

4.0 of 5 stars. What a terrific dining experience Lark offers in terms of service, food, and wine. My wife and I dined here a few weeks back, enjoying a meal that was comprised of a variety of dishes paired with an...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by ian m.

5.0 of 5 stars. I can't get eloquent about this. I can't care about the hype. The meal I had here was amongst--maybe THE best meal I've had in my life. Go, take a loved one, enjoy how good food can taste.
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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Terrible, obnoxious service

We were looking forward to trying lark for a while. The restaurant was busy and loud - not necessarily a bad thing. Our waitress was EXTREMELY rude and not even remotely helpful. We stayed and ordered because...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Last night I was in foodie heaven. Several members of my supper club and I dined at Lark. There were four of us and we each ordered three plates plus four desserts to share. We let the waiter select...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by kiki w.

3.0 of 5 stars. Torn between 3 and 4 stars, as everyone says, its delicious, but on the expensive side and a bit over hyped. Its easy to be critical if your food is merely good at this price point and portion size....
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erika S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Excellent food, foodie paradise. small plates but QUALITY, it is so sexy to share with you honey. good wine paring, knowledgeable staff, good looking too. The dishes change frequently so it is nice to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yeah, over hyped. Pretty good food, but few moments of euphoria. Our menu:Cheese: We skipped it because preggers spouse shouldn't eat non-pasteurized cheese. Many of the cheeses are indeed...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Lark is good, but should be a lot better for the price and portion sizes. I love small plates and sharing food, and Lark does a good job at creating a menu that really allows for this. But their...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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Squab: Small regrets

Squab are baby pigeons who haven't learned to fly. Downy feathers. Tiny...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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Romantic atmosphere; wonderful food

I have been to Lark three or four times over the years and the food is consistently great. The portions are small so you need to order several items to make a meal but that makes it fun and interesting. They...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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Run Dont Walk to Lark!!

The food here is amazing! It is the kind of food that you cant help but close your eyes and moan in happiness as you eat each bite.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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Solid

My friend and I went to dinner there last night. We did not have a reservation but the Dining Room Manager was kind enough to sit us at a nice table. The food was superb, the service technically perfect, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura K.

4.0 of 5 stars. This was the third of 3 restaurants I took my hubby to for his birthday. I heard this place doesn't take reservations so when we walked in around 8:30 we were surprised that the wait was only 15...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Oren F.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is great if you have a serious dinner date. :)
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Greta D.

4.0 of 5 stars. love it.
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by dannydan d.

4.0 of 5 stars. Everything was delicious. My fave are sweetbreads and quail. Cute place and atmosphere... reminds you of the country home. Wine selection was good and the waiters were so attentive and courteous....
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren U.

5.0 of 5 stars. I truly enjoyed me experience at Lark - the ambience is friendly and relaxed with unpretentious fine French dining. The chef clearly cares about the quality, composition, and creativity of his dishes...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Elaine M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Lark is one of our favourite special occasion places. Sure, you will wait for a table between 6-9 pm, and it's not for the budget conscious, but the food is delicate and exquisite. The atmosphere is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ian S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm going to go with a bit overhyped on this one.Interesting, but a bit overplayed wines. Odd cheese selections. Strange accompaniments and oddly non-good for the superior prices.A par foie gras...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by chris h.

3.0 of 5 stars. ever since this place popped up on seattles best restaurants list back in 2006.. i've been anxious to try it. i put it off for a while.. dunno why. their menu is like a book, which was annoying.. but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe O.

4.0 of 5 stars. I give this place a solid 4 stars. The decor is cool, the bar next door (Licorous) serves great drinks and the staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. Our first true meal in Seattle was a great...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Denise E.

5.0 of 5 stars. A great experience! Sometimes I wonder 'is it too much to ask to get good food and good service?' The thing I loved about our server he wasn't trying to be "too good," not that I don't appreciate the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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Overpriced Underachiever

Four of us decided to give Lark a try. Upon entering and a recent Sunday...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle U.

5.0 of 5 stars. My friend and I selected Lark as the location for our birthday dinner celebration with the idea that this cozy, neighborhood establishment was perfect for an intimate dinner with friends. It...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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Fava fava HEY!

Fava beans were amazing - especially paired with the rabbit. Sadly by the...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael E.

4.0 of 5 stars. This post is continued as my evening continued from the Licorous post, where I argue that Licorous is the bar where you wait for Lark.And so then, once to do get called over for the "main event"...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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Love it

This is a nice cozy restaurant. The food and service are excellent. Prices do not always match portions. It's a nice place for a first "get to know each other" date because the wine is good and there is a...
kudzu.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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Bad Food! Unknowledgeable Server!

Wow! What we thought was going to be a wonderful experience turned out to be a nightmare. We had heard several good things from colleagues and friends and decided we should give it a try. We wanted a well...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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Pretentious, overpriced, and greasy

This restaurant has little to recommend it. Parking is difficult. The service...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nigel H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Romantic and yum. The food comes in small plates so order a few things. I went with someone who had been there before so he picked what to order. Everything tasted very fresh and was well flavored....
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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Wow...can I sleep now

We ate so much food at Lark this weekend I could have slept for days...it was al so delicious, and our server was very knowledgeable. I was a bit surprised to see people bashing this place a bit. I mean...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sheila Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. So what does any good friend who is faced with the monumental task of taking someones mind off of a broken relationship do? Go straight to Lark but of course!I came here for the first time in the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessie P.

5.0 of 5 stars. My close #2 favorite restaurant in the city. I have yet to taste something less than glorious from this beautiful space, and the staff is always extremely willing. The faro, when in season, is a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jesse R.

3.0 of 5 stars. I went to Lark and HTCAW in the same week with the same person, and I can sum up my reviews for both as "eh." We started with the three cheese appetizer. This was probably the best part of the meal...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by morgan v.

5.0 of 5 stars. Caveat: I only eat here when others are paying.Go with 3-4 people and eat your way through as much of the menu as possible. Cost aside, this is one of the most wonderful restaurants I've eaten at....
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Fumiko Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. I just don't get the hype and all that rave! The dishes here aren't bad but they aren't great. Since I don't remember any particular dish that I have had there; that is a bad sign...Small portions,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lani A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hands down, one of the best restaurants in Seattle - if you're just like me. I don't eat a ton of food, so the small plates situation works out well. I also like variety, and I'm a snob about the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I think 2.5 stars. The major problem with this place is that it is ridiculously expensive for the portion and the quality of the food.The food was standard, I had expected better. I got the foie gras...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate W.

5.0 of 5 stars. My favorite restaurant in Seattle.(I KNOW! Incredibly high praise! But I mean it.)Seriously, I've been 4 times, and every time has been fantastic. Yes, it's expensive. No, they don't take...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by mairead r.

4.0 of 5 stars. And now I KNOW why Lark won the James Beard award. For food that elevates fresh, local flavors through exceptional preparation and presentation. I spent four hours basking in their cozy glow at a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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Not a place for people who know and love food.

Very disappointing, if you have any knowledge of and or love for great food, please do not waste your money here. We had great expectations for our first visit and we left with a bad taste in our mouths. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenifer M.

5.0 of 5 stars. After reading a good review about Lark, my husband and I finally got there to check it out and were happily surprised to find real tapas as opposed to overrated and pretensious which was what we...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Will L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Gave it a try. We got there early on a Fri. night, about 6:15. Plenty of tables, no wait. The service was excellent, there was someone coming by regularly to refill water and make sure we were fine,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by renah s.

5.0 of 5 stars. my first time to lark was for a friend's birthday. it is her favorite restaurant and after eating there it is easy to figure out why. when i got there, the party had ordered every cheese on the menu...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kris S.

1.0 of 5 stars. I'd been here once before a couple of years ago and remembered the food to be good but not worth the wait and prince; also thought the service was a little . . . off (this, you'll notice, is dramatic...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Susie Serious E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Not cheap. Sometimes a wait. But yummy enough.
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've only been once and the dishes ordered was not anything to write home about. Usually if I'm impressed, I naturally give rave reviews. I WANT to give a rave review but nothing I ate was memorable....
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sheril P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Despite the prices I like this place. They implemented the tapas theme for their dishes so you could share with another and be able to try several different dishes without feeling like you just ate an...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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Worst service I've ever experienced.

Our party consisted of 4 individuals. We were seated after a short wait - the resaurant was busy, no problem. However, our waitress was curt and not very knowledgeable. We decided to stay in hopes that she was...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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Leave! we need to turn the table!!

After we had a good time at this cute busy restaurant, my girlfriends and I...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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High end cuisine on Capitol Hill

This quaint eating establishment features monthly specials that you don't normally find in other fine dining restaurants. Good selection of cheeses and wines for nibbling before the main entrees. Presentation...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ariel S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Very good, but not good enough to justify the price. What does it mean that the beets were the best dish of the 10 we tried?
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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Exquisite meal, wonderful dining experience

One of the better meals I have had, quite honestly. The atmosphere was beautiful- rustic and nice, not too fancy. An excellent and reasonable wine list, and the food was amazing! Very creative dishes,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by judy n.

3.0 of 5 stars. again, small plates @ small place spun off by a local chef (sundstrom formerly of earth&ocean). the plates here were especially small in some cases & i'm guessing this is why the place has a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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Good but not Great

I heard about Lark through a friend of mine and after viewing the menu online, I decided to give Lark a try. There were four of us. The atmosphere was very laidback & cozy. We know the portion is small so we...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin W.

3.0 of 5 stars. It's been a month since I was here with my colleagues - I'll try to remember to best of my ability.Service was excellent, very knowledgeable, friendly staff. They even had red-wine remover for when my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Before small plates became trendy in Seattle, there was Lark, and Lark still does this concept better than anyone else in town. Lark separates its multi-paged menu by categories: Cheese, veggies,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jesse C.

5.0 of 5 stars. We ate here a while back and I loved it but slacked on writing a review and now I'm embarrassed to admit that I don't quite remember what all we had. I remember liking how the waitress helped us match...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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Overrated, Underfooded

Before I get a lot of haters for this comment, let me first say the food at...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen C.

4.0 of 5 stars. It took a foodie from SF to find this place as my fiance who lived in Seattle for many years had never heard of it. Delicious tapas made from super fresh ingredients with somewhat interesting...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen L.

1.0 of 5 stars. Ok you have to say stay away from Lark if they do not have an air-conditioning yet. We went in August and I sat in the sun, when I asked them to close the blinds ,they did not. The food was good...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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nice place if u dont mind average food for big bucks

ordering several dishes off the menu to sample with my friends, we thought we'd get a good selection and presentation of the restaurant's efforts. To start the wine selection is good, but I found the beer to...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Is Lark a wee bit pretentious? Yes.Is Lark really expensive? Yes.But Lark also serves unusual, inventive food that is exceptionally good. The menu goes on for pages and pages and is comprised of small...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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Rude. Will never go there, and will tell everyone I know.

Horrible experience with the owner, asking if I could reserve the entire venue for a private party. She was so rude, perhaps because I'm in my early 20's, yet she has no idea what my personal financial...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow. I will never forget our spectacular dinner here. The rain pounding on the roof (surprise, surprise: it was raining in Seattle), Iron & Wine playing in the background, course after course of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hey, Seattle, I'll let you in on a little secret. Lark is amazing! But don't tell anyone!
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie F.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is great.
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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Small Plates, Big Flavor

Lark offers a nice variety of small plates using fresh, local ingredients. If you are adventurous and like to try new things, this is your place. Foodies will love it but less sophisticated diners may not...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really like Lark, but I wish their menu gave a little bit more of an explanation. I found myself saying, "Yeah, not sure what it is, but it has to be good.. right?" Thankfully, it was.. all of it....
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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Go Ahead, Show Off Seattle

This is a great place to take your best friend when she visits from out of town. I should know, this is exactly what I did. It was really fun to show off the good taste, creativity and gracious hosts we have...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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I love Lark!

Lark is my favorite restaurant in Seattle. Every dish is exquisite without being pretentious. My husband and I love to go there and share several small plates and savor all of the fresh, local ingredients...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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WONDERFUL!

The food and service at Lark are amazing! The staff welcomes you warmly, even if it's busy. Though there can be a wait sometimes, it's worth it and you can go to Licorice next door for a drink and appetizers....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sig S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I celebrated my birthday here last month with a bunch of friends, and had a wonderful night out.Lark is truly a gastronomical treat for foodies, the menu is very creative with dishes like Crispy pork...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by A C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been here a couple of times, i really like the small dishes. never had to wait for a table which i guess is rare. To give you an idea of what to expect the most memorable things i ate are a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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oustanding food for discerning palates, great wine list, terrific staff and atmosphere

Easily near the top of my list of the best restaurants in Seattle and completely worth the wait. The staff and service are great, the atmosphere cozy and intimate, but if you are sitting at the tables along...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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Truffle affection!

Do you love truffles-no not the chocolate kind- then you'll love LARK. Upon a recommendation from the owners of Cremant ( fave restaurant) for my out of town Foodie friends we dined at this charming...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimberley D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I tend to dislike people buying me things, but I happily compromised my ideals to eat at Lark. Unlike many of the other (few) foodie restaurants I've visited, Lark has a wide variety of vegetarian...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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On a Lark

On a Lark I love Lark. True foodies do. Others don?t get it and should stick to cheese cake factory where they can get high quantity low quality food. To the reviewers who think the food is over priced...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim O.

4.0 of 5 stars. Small. Crowded. Good. You serve small portions, I write small reviews.
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Maya L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I celebrated my birthday with two of my girlfriends here. The ambiance of the restaurant is soft and dark, quite suitable for intimate dining, but it worked out perfectly for a girl's night out. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by all-i s.

5.0 of 5 stars. So my mother called yesterday morning, said she was going to be in the big city and wanted to take me out for dinner. "Yee-haw" I thought to myself, "time to jump on the Yelp train and find the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindley E.

5.0 of 5 stars. Thank you yelp seattle board for steering me to Lark on a recent visit to Seattle...what an amazing restaurant. The food is simple in the best way possible -- it is not overgarnished, overhandled, or...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by tim a.

5.0 of 5 stars. Lark is almost always an amazing dining experience. I have had two of my most favorite dishes ever there. Go prepared to spend some dollars and try the things that sound the most strange. They excel...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenna l.

5.0 of 5 stars. As a student at the university across the street (Seattle U) we would always joke that this is where you would take your visiting parents too, so that they could front the bill. Well, I'm alumni now...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by CK Dexter H.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best of Seattle's bird species named restaurants.
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Zach E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Nice place. Smallish, low key, comfortable decor, but also nice enough to dress up for if you like. Not that we did... If there's a wait, you can spend the time next door at the attached bar....
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by JD E.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh my god this place is great. Some many good things to try with the menu changing with seasonal items. I cannot wait to go back.
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Some friends treated my wife and me to dinner at Lark and what a treat it was. It was the first time all four of us had been there, so the waitress explained the portion sizes & family style...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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please don't waste your time and $$

this restaurant is a true bore and disappointment. The service was terrible and the food was an absolute joke...portions were ridiculously small, the wine list was juvenile and the staff was frankly...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2006
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Finally as good as all the hype

I have to admit that the first time I went to Lark I was sorely disappointed. The best thing I had ...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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Unexpected.

I had been warned about the small portions and the huge price tag, but I had been wanting to try this place out of months. The food plates were indeed pretty small, but the food was above average. No single...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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Need more vegetable salad dishes

We have been to Lark a number of times over the past few years - they really cook some wonderful foo...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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Lark. It's the Bees Knees. You have to go. Enough Said.

Excellent food. Perfect small portions vs the lardy over-bloated portions most restaurants serve. Lo...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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Licorous is Great TOO!

They opened a new bar right next door- and Sundstrom strikes again with the fabulous! We had great service at the bar top- what a charming and nice to look at young gentleman. The drinks were perfect- the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2006
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TINY plates, even TINIER portions!!

We four were seated promptly with a lovely hostess and great waiter. We always split a salad between each couple and we did so this time, but the salad, although delicious, was so small that we actually each...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by sarah C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Lark was by far my favorite meal in Seattle. I love the intimate and sophisticated dining room, and the food was all absolutely delicious. i started with the pork rillettes with fleur de sel butter...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2006
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I can eat here everyday.....

From wine, to seared tuna with saba, to foie gras (thank goodness we are not in IL), and pomme de terre "Robuchon" (yes, just like Joel Robuchon's!) - Lark never fails - I can eat here, and drink here everyday...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam M.

5.0 of 5 stars. very good flavors, interesting and reliably tasty combonations of things like: Duck eggs, wild mushrooms, olives, radicchio, prosciutto and manilla clams. Just ask your server for clarification of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2006
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If you blink, you'll miss it, so blink!

What a disappointment after hearing the hype. The wait was long, which was not a problem. The portions were small, but we expected that. The place was overly-crowded and noisey, but here again, we were...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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Not for everyone, but a haven for foodies

If you're looking for large portions and familiar ingredients, you probably won't like Lark. The menu can be intimidating and the small plates can confound the uninitiated, but Lark is a wonderful treat for...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2006
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Nice atmosphere - horrible food

"It's like a tapas bar, very small portions" the waiter said as we mentioned we had never been to this establishment. So, as suggested, we ordered a 2-3 items per person to share. Out of the 8 items we ordered...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2006
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Fantastic!

The food was fabulous. Well worth the very long wait. We had an extremely enjoyable evening and were astonished at how wonderful the service was as well as the delicious food. We are looking forward to our...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jon L.

5.0 of 5 stars. After only two visits, Lark has become my favorite restaurant in Seattle for a nice night out, and without a doubt has the best food I've had since moving here.As an East Coast emigre, I admit to my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2006
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Can't get enough of this place!

My husband and I love Lark! We wanted to go there for a snack last night, but ended up having a full dinner...we just couldn't help ourselves! The menu changes weekly, but not all the items, so it's always fun...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2006
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Great Romantic Evening

Sure, it was a bit expensive but certainly not overpriced. We got what we paid for: tasty and interesting food, romantic ambience, warm decor and very knowledgeable and prompt service. We frequent nice...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2006
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I will not go back

I have gone to Lark multiple times and always enjoyed it. We brought some our best friends last weekend. We arrived at 6:30 and waited an hour for a table which we expected and did not mind. We ordered 14...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2005
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They were very nice..

But, that's probably because they knew how much they were ripping me off. $5 for a hunk of cheese that costed me about 30 cents at whole foods, $12 for a plate of lukewarm, bland mushrooms, and pork so...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2005
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Small portions but great flavor

I'd heard so many great things about Lark that I had to try it. I went with 2 of my girlfriends on a Wed night and had no problem getting a seat. The portions are tiny, but the food is very well prepared. We...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2005
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Exquisitely executed flavors

The food here is absolutely amazing, if not diminuitive in size. I vouche for the wild mushrooms, oysters (sauteed in shell), hangar steak, whole fresh-water fish (can't remember the type), and rosti potatoes...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Spencer G.

5.0 of 5 stars. My #1 spot for a romantic dinner or out-of-town guests. Wonderful small plates menu (and this from someone who actually hates small plates), incredibly fresh and imaginative selections, friendly,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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Fantastic!

I love this place The food is consistenly delicous. I always bring out-of-towners here to impress them. The ambience is amazing: wood-plank floors to match the simplicity of the food paired with lush, colorful...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by MM R.

3.0 of 5 stars. 3.75 stars for this one. I loved the ambience and novelty of this little bistro. The menu was difficult to manage (for me) but the wait staff is highly informed and willing to help clarify what the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2005
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Good Food For Two

I decided to check this place out after so much buzz. My personal thoughts are as follows: The place is small but comfortable and quaint. The wine list is good. Our waiter was knowledgeable and prompt but not...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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Highly Recommended

Lark is a true stand out. After having lived in New York, Paris, San Franisco, Washington DC my wife and I were disappointed by the Seattle restaurant scene, where menus are often overdone and the food lacks...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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Mediocre

The decor is visually appealing and the food was not terrible but the cons outweigh the pros. The service was below average. This restaurant specializes in very high-brow dishes and our server offered no...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2005
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So good, so expensive, and so little food

OK so the food was pretty amazing, but there was so little of it and it was pretty expensive, even for a shared small plates restaurant. Our helpful server had to explain a great deal of the menu as much of it...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2005
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Ok Lark

If you blink, you might miss the building that houses Lark. I had The pros include the ambience, the polenta, white asparagus with crab and the pineapple desert. The cons (IMHO) include no restaurant parking,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2005
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Lark Shines

Once a year, perhaps, with an incredible stroke of luck, dining out in Seattle presents you with a perfect meal. In the past two months -- once being last night -- I have eaten at Lark twice, and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2005
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overpriced-overrated

the food was horrible & we got appetizers thru dessert. The service was snotty & we were highly disappointed. Go somewhere else for a nice dinner-you'll be glad you did.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2005
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Another overrated, Seattle restaurant

The room is pretty, the service is nice if you get a waiter who cares about the food. I'm sorry to say that the food is not remarkable. I've tried Lark twice now, once when it first opened and just recently,...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2005
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Lark is FANTASTIC!

What an amazing place. The food...the service...EVERYTHING was great. There's an amazing selection of foods to share and each is better than the last (which says a lot because it's all so good). This place is...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/08/2005
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Classy, delicious and pricey but well worth it. by Kevin D. at InsiderPages

This is the place to go if you're looking for artistic, delicious, small portion plates. Expensive may be a problem for some of you as it was for me. What can I say? It was Valentine's Day. I had to impress......
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2005
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Disappointed

I finally got a chance to try it out after 1) failing to find it the 1st time; 2) arriving only to find an hour long wait the 2nd time. It was very disappointing. There is not much options for a vegetarian:...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2005
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Shocked

Bad service, badly prepared food and sloppy wine presentation made this a bad experience and one I would not want to do again. A lot of hype and no return, maybe this is to be expected with so much hype, but I...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2005
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Excellent and Sure Footed

I wonder what happens to other people writing these reviews when they go to Lark? Certainly not what happens to me. I go there regularly, and have since it opened, so it's possible that I get it a little...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2005
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one of the top 10???

We were disappointed with completely unenthusiastic, unexplanitory, unhelpful service. Our bottle of wine wasn't presented to us, simply opened on the way to the table and poured. We were offered neither help...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/25/2004
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i had a great dinner

i'm surprised at the negative reviews. i will admit the menu is confusing but we worked it out and know that our next time will be even better. we loved the small portions because we could share things like...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2004
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Surprise!

With all of the hype surrounding this new restaurant, I must say we were really disappointed. The veal osso buco was completely dry and was sent back; they were very gracious. It was replaced with a yellow...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2004
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Yelp.com Review - by Josh P.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is a great insurance company
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2004
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Yelp.com Review - by manine g.

4.0 of 5 stars. the hanger (sp?) steak is terrific. good service, nice wine list, parking's a pain.
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2004
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Yelp.com Review - by Buster M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I haven't been here but I think it appeals to my demographic.
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2004
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Less than expected

Lark, is a beautiful looking restaurant. The simplicity and chic ruggedness, and great lighting are very pleasing on the eyes. The service was friendly but average. The menu looked wonderful. I had a little...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2004
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Expensive

I wasn't sure what to expect when I showed up, but quickly got an education in how quickly a bill can add up. Each of the dishes they bring out are very tasty and enjoyable...but very expensive. For a dinner...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2004
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Once is Enough

The quality of food here is good, but Lark puts the small in small plate dining. In some cases, the plates are so small that it's not enough for 1 person and certainly not enough to share. All 5 in our party...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2004
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One of our favorites

My wife and I are ex-Seattle residents and travel back often.... one reason is to try new and exciting restaurants. Lark is one of our favorites, with the chance to try food as an art form. We enjoy the small...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2004
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confused

I went to Lark for dinner on a saturday night and when we didn't have to wait for a table I was suprised after reading the reviews. Tables are very close together and I felt like I had to whisper as to not...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2004
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Exciting & adventurous yet cozy

I've been eating at Lark since it opened and it gets better every time I go. The food is exciting and delicious. It's a cozy, intimate Capitol Hill gem that will make Belltown diners jealous. The best thing of...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2004
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A bit overrated

I was excited to try this new "find" after reading glowing reviews. I was even more excited after perusing the menu. I was disappointed by the average, and forgetful, service. The yellowtail was drowned in...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2004
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Yummy!

I've been to Lark twice now....the second time was my birthday so I got to pick the restaurant! It's the new addition to my top 5 favorites! Being a non red meat eater, I appreciate the tasty fish and fowl...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2004
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Frommer's

You wouldn't think to look at it, but this little neighborhood restaurant on a somewhat run-down back street on Capitol Hill has an impressive pedigree. Chef Jonathan Sundstrom formerly headed the kitchen at...
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Seattle Times

it's small. it can get noisy. the wine list needs an interpreter, parking is tough and they don't take reservations for parties of fewer than six...
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AOL CityGuide

euro-american bistro fare in south capitol hill...
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer

it can get noisy. the wine list needs an interpreter, parking is tough and they don't take reservations for parties of fewer than six. other than that, lark is perfect...
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Gayot

we were a bit saddened to learn that john sundstrom had left the helm at earth & ocean, but were overjoyed when he opened his own place in the former ethiopian stand-by, kokeb. indeed, a clever remodel...
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