50 Best American Restaurants near Lake Forest Park

“Had the crew at Brileys cater our wedding. Amazing food! The service was on point. Plenty of great BBQ for all 60 of our guest, even providing to-go containers for left overs.“

“Always excellent food and service!!! Great staff too“

“The peanut butter cookie was amazing!!! The best bakery peanut butter cookie I have ever had outside my grandma’s!“

“the food was delicious! with a hidden menu inside..bangsilog...oxtail and Kare kare to name a few. however it does not beat the personal interaction with Tito Greg!“

“The food is always very good. We come here every time we’re in town to visit our husky at UW. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. A bit pricey.“

“Food was amazing highly recommend“

“Clean, bougie Seattle vibes with everything touching the floor going to rust 😆

A Rainier might be $12 but they're still gonna use that single ply supply house TP 🧻

Seattle water pressure and a coooold seat 🥶
That's means it's ventilated... probably.... right?

Whether it's one or twooo 🎶
Harry's fine fooooods 🎵
In a pinch it'll dooooo 💩“

“The food is exquisite and Chef William is a gem. We can always count on a great meal and having a wonderful night out. We love Violet! We also love sitting at the bar and chatting it up with Kevin. If you want a fun night out, head to Violet! You won’t be disappointed!“

“After getting turned away from a nearby bar for lack of ID, some friends and I randomly wandered into this place Canon—and honestly? The rejection did us a favor.

This bar serves the most outrageously fantastic, creative cocktails in Seattle. Bold, clever, and absolutely showing off (as they should).

The vibe? Classic old world. Moody, intimate, effortlessly cool. And just when you think it can’t get better, there’s an old-timey radio broadcast playing in the bathroom. Yes. The bathroom. Because commitment to ambiance and details matter. The food was delicious, the straws are glass, and the water glasses are crystal. A bit more $$ but worth every extra dime.

I loved this place unapologetically and would 100% go back. A must-visit, no hesitation.“

“Great neighborhood location to eat on Queen Anne.“

“We had such a great night at Joey, and a huge part of that was thanks to our waiter, Miranda. Her energy was amazing from the moment she greeted us—so warm, friendly, and genuinely upbeat. She was attentive without hovering, always smiling, and made us feel truly welcomed and taken care of throughout the evening. Her service and positive attitude honestly elevated the entire experience. Miranda turned a good dinner into a memorable night. Thank you!“

“Great food, fantastic servers and bartenders. Super friendly neighborhood restaurant but also worth a drive if you don’t live close by!“

“the food is well prepared, nicely presented and super tasty. the atmosphere is great too. can be totally casual day or night but also give off a more romantic/midscale vibe. Plus their happy hour rocks!“

“lIncredible craft cocktails and delicious food (don't forget to try the cake!) But the attention to detail in the beautiful wood design of the bar and fixtures, the decor, and the down-to-earth staff make this my favorite spot in the city!“

“If I lived in Seattle def would be my go to restaurant. Amazing service and incredible food. Highly recommend the Dutch Baby. Salmon Salad Sandwich and French Onion Soup! Do you deliver to Ohio?? 😁“

“Smash Burger is spectacular! They really get the umami balance of flavors here. It took a while to receive all the permits to get up and running (feel like forever) but we are soo happy to have them in Kenmore!

Honestly everything they make is so good.

Free onsite parking with other breweries and food trucks nearby.“

“Great food“

“I stopped in for a last minute brunch and they were able to get me seated really quickly. I had the chicken fried steak and it was great! The warm bread while I waited was an unexpected, but nice surprise. You don’t see that a lot in the PNW. The service was excellent and very attentive. I will be back!“

“The best dinner we've had in years! We shared the Rib-eye , WOW I will be dreaming about those little potatoes too..“

“Really very devious food service. Highly RecommendedRecomanded“

“We enjoyed our meal in a casual neighborhood setting. We had tempura cauliflower, mushroom risotto, clams and a Caesar. Everything was excellent but I need to call out the risotto as outstanding. Better than many seattle Italian restaurants. Very friendly service and they even seated us so we could watch the Mariners game. We have enjoyed many meals here since they opened several years ago but after last night we decided we would go more often.“

“I have eaten at Toulouse Petit many times. It is my husband and I's favorite spot. We have tried many items on the menus and have never walked away unsatisfied. The food is always amazing, the service is kind, and it’s just a place I love coming back to. If you’ve never been, you should definitely check it out. It’s one of Seattle’s best.“

“😍Amazing brunch & BEST ETHIOPIAN FOOD I HAVE EVER HAD - staff is spectacular!!!“

“My spouse and I were craving a hot breakfast and some quality time at home, so they stumbled upon this place and we decided to head out to Wallingford. Parking was a bit of a puzzle, but it wasn’t too tough. Since it was midday on Saturday, it was a bit crowded, but we managed to snag a table in no time. The food took about 10-15 minutes to arrive, but once it did, it was hot and ready to go. We ordered the gluten-free chicken and waffles, and every bite was fantastic. The chicken breast was lightly breaded and seasoned perfectly, with a flavorful and tender meat. The Belgian waffles were light and fluffy, and they complemented the chicken beautifully. This was definitely a great choice on a dreary Saturday. We’re already excited about our next breakfast and brunch trip here.“

“LOVED this spot. And the recommendation by Tom was 🔥🔥🔥🔥 definitely coming back!“

“Incredible service!! So great for a special occasion. Felt like Michelin star quality. The salad lived up to the hype and the pork belly was really yummy. Nathan was a terrific server. We had an amazing birthday dinner“

“We decided to stop in for breakfast one day and have been back a couple times since - it's a solid place for a consistently good breakfast!

I have stuck with the basic egg/toast/home fries breakfast, but each time the eggs are cooked perfectly, and the home fries are some of the best i've had!

My dining companion has gotten the chicken fried steak and eggs and has thoroughly enjoyed that option, and really enjoys the fact that they offer rice and beans as one of their choices of sides with breakfast.

The folks (a couple?) who run the place are friendly and have very quick service - so i definitely recommend it!“

“Great Richmond Beach eatery over many years 👌“

“Love it. I will go back and recommend“

“Perfect atmosphere and exceptional service and food ❤️❤️❤️“

“We love Brianna’s Cafe! My youngest has a food allergy and the staff there went above and beyond to make sure she could have food that was safe for her, the food is great and the pie is delicious!!“

“Absolutely epic source for all thing’s DELICIOUS! We are obsessed with the Pate en Croute, meat pies, every flavor sausage, and their perfectly aged cuts of locally sourced meat!“

“I absolutely love this place. It is one of my go-to spots in Bothell for consistent quality and service. The food and drinks are excellent. I have been there at every hour of the day and highly recommend all of their menus.“

“Quick service, nice staff, a bit too loud, but I am usually hypersensitive to noise. They do have an outdoor alternative that could use some warming poles now that the weather is cold. Overall, we enjoyed it and the food was ok.“

“An iconic neighborhood pub with great service, cold drinks and tasty bar fare. I especially like sitting on the outdoor patio on a beautiful day. The patio tables have individual umbrellas and the tree line street down to the water of Lake Washington is beautiful.“

“Had a great dinner our first night in Seattle!“

“TS SO TUFF IN OHIO“

“we flew in late so were starving this morning. The staff were so inviting and friendly the food was absolutely delicious!!! Large portions. Will definitely be back!!“

“Definitely made our first night in Seattle perfect. Fresh ingredients with great taste. Awesome staff and laidback atmosphere. Check it out if you haven’t!“

“When we lived nearby, my boyfriend and I used to go almost every week, and it’s the restaurant that we miss the most after moving. Their burgers are very good but the garlic pull-apart and the chicken wings are amazing! We also rarely got disappointed from the changing menu. Chili, chicken Parmesan, Cuban sandwich, lamb chop, tuna two ways, just to name a few memorable dishes. The consistency is pretty impressive. For the high quality of food, it’s also very reasonably priced!“

“I haven’t been to this ale house in many years. The wife used to come up here a lot before we met when she lived in the neighborhood. The English pub feel was great. Very homey with great friendly staff. The food was a very good. The salmon was moist and flaky with amazing flavors. The Root Beer was smooth and sweet just there was I like it. I would come back here again soon next time we are in the neighborhood.“

“Great service and great food!“

“chili crisp sandwich is best chicken sandwich around“

“Extraordinary food. Great service!“

“We went for the first time today and had excellent customer service! The food was amazing. We will be back :)“

“Amazing food and cocktails! Great friendly service. Highly recommend.“

“May be one of my favorite places on Microsoft campus. Had great share platters and nice drinks. I recommend their creamsicle mocktail. Was very well suited for a low maintenance but well run happy hour/team event. Very helpful and accommodating staff.“

“Little known gem very worthwhile checking out. Super tasty menu items. Be sure to ask for a glass of their exclusive, custom-label Pancho Villa Cab (by Barrage Cellars).“

“Great home cooking and some specialties. Friendly and fast service. We loved it!“

“I have always loved the Cut Shop! staff and ownership have always been wonderful. a couple employees have been undesirable but have gone. I will say i was sadden and my kids were disappointed when they did away with the scavenger hunt. that was a really cool and unique activity. So that was a bummer and them doing away with the mini corndogs.. bummer too“