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- SScottLas Vegas •5 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoThe food and service was great. A fanstic experience.More infoThe GeorgePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown•4.3
- MMichaelVancouver / British Columbia •15 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoYou have to know what you are looking for or use GPS to find the Pink Door. It has a speakeasy feel to it. Loved the ambiance and everything about the place. We ate in the lounge where the entertainment was, which was great. For a more formal experience try the dining room at the back. It has the views. The Pink Door offers a wonderful evening of food and entertainment. Our server Dina was great.More infoThe Pink DoorPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Belltown / Pike Place Market•4.8
- PPhillipSeattle / Eastern Washington •7 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoAs always, Lola was great. I love the food. We went mid-day to permit folks to order from both the breakfast and lunch menus. I love the dinner menu and will have to get back soon for that.More infoLola SeattlePrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Downtown•4.7
- MMICHAELSeattle / Eastern Washington •7 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe were seated at our reservation time at a premium table. Our waitress was prompt, friendly, knowledgeable, attentive and efficient. Salad was unique and very flavorful. Small plate to share at Nichol’s recommendation, of scallops was outstanding. Main courses were again unique, flavorful, and exquisite. Desert was to die for. Best meals we’ve had, ever, in Seattle! Can’t wait to return.More infoToulouse Petit Kitchen & LoungePrice: Moderate• American• Queen Anne•4.6
- MmaggieLas Vegas •2 reviews5.0Dined on 3 Jan 2025Delicious food and a great time. Would recommend for a special occasion as it’s quite pricey.More infoSpinassePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Capitol Hill / First Hill•4.8
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Laurelhurst is the perfect location to eat the freshest seafood pulled from the Pacific each day. In addition, the farmlands in eastern Washington provide exceptional local produce for the restaurants to build their menus around. If you are looking for classic Italian and some of the best pizza around, Laurelhurst offers some highly rated restaurants. Located close to the university, the eateries in Laurelhurst cater to the hungry college crowd with huge portions of chicken, delicious Mexican or Thai, offering delicious flavors and prices that fit in a student's budget. If you are looking for a more elegant dining experience, you can head to one of the town's classic steakhouses.
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