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.“

“outstanding food and service“

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

“Great food and even better staff and owner- very accommodating and friendly!“

“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“

“I love this place! Jenna provided excellent service!“

“Lovely place. The food was okay but not spectacular. We had several dishes. Some were better than others. I love the octopus!. The dates were good, however they should have put the feta inside the dates as well because otherwise they were a little too sweet. Would return because they do change the menu all the time.“

“My fiance and I went here for a few cocktails and had a wonderful time. Our bartender was Brandon and he was wonderful. The whole staff was very sweet and accommodating. Some cocktail bars give off the too good for you vibe and Canon does an amazing job of making it feel like a normal bar with amazing cocktails! Thanks for a wonderful evening!“

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

“The food is delicious but such a different experience between lunch and dinner. Menus are different and we were excited to try the dinner menu. We were seated at our reservation time of 7:00 p.m. on a Thursday. It was so loud we couldn't carry on a conversation, other clients were drinking and there to be seen and heard. We ordered an appetizer and 2 entrees. The table next to us was seated after we ordered yet they received food prior to us. Our appetizer never showed so we ate our entrees while they then prepared our compensated appetizer. The atmosphere killed it for us. If we decide to go back for dinner we would definitely insist on sitting in a small back area.“

“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!“

“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!“

“This place is Real, Real Good!! Steak salad is delicious and black and blue burger is next level. Highly recommend. Especially if Taymor is working. Exceptional service.“

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

“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!“

“Really very devious food service. Highly RecommendedRecomanded“

“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.“

“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“

“Great neighborhood location to eat on Queen Anne.“

“De La Soil is crazy. Part fine dining, Part fast casual.

You order at the bar, grab your number, the food comes 5 minutes later.

When the food comes it looks straight from a michelin star kitchen. Nice plating, bright colors, good portion size.

Every dish was great. Not very often food inspires me to write long reviews but these guys are just great.

other cool things:
- i watched the chef go to the garden for herbs.
- they have kids toys, kids menu
- outdoor and indoor seating
- connected to distillery

definitely coming back.“

“I was here for an appointment and the person I was meeting was late, so I popped in and grabbed a coffee. Sat at the bar and was treated just as well as I expected . I went to pay for my coffee and the Barista told me it was on the house. Came back a second time and got the eggs benedict“

“Tried the gluten free pancakes and chicken and waffles - great texture for both and really enjoyed everything we ordered. They put gf items on green plates so our waiter was able to catch the wrong item being prepped before I ate it. Would definitely recommend!“

“Guest Chef night with Victor Steinbruck of Local Tide was a triumph! I woke up the next day thinking about the Black Cod and Mochi doughnuts. Amazing food! The staff was attentive and skilled. But I am not a fan of the TGIFridays/Bennigans style screaming out by staff to the entire restaurant re anniversaries and birthdays, which happened 5 or 6 times in the hour I was there. It was jarring and obtrusive. I wouldn't want someone doing this on my own special occasion no matter what the restaurant was. The overall noise level was also loud due to all surfaces being hard - concrete, metal, etc- with no fabrics or baffling to absorb noise. But this issue is common to many restaurants these days, unfortunately.“

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

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

“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!!“

“Love it. I will go back and recommend“

“TS SO TUFF IN OHIO“

“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.“

“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?? 😁“

“Excellent service, food, drinks and atmosphere. I was pleasantly surprised coming to this bar to have a couple drinks before a concert. Food and drinks came out super fast and were very tasty! Definitely recommend the S.T.F.U. drink and the Pork Belly Banh Mi Tacos.“

“Great food“

“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.“

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

“Me and my family visited here after Snowflake Lane last night on Christmas Eve and they were able to accommodate 8 of us. The ambiance was pleasant, the drinks were amazing, and the food was excellent! My husband and I are vegan and they had several choices. I would highly recommend it here. A little pricey but worth it!“

“Extraordinary food. Great service!“

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

“My wife and I recently enjoyed our 26-year wedding anniversary at Haerfest, and we couldn't be happier. The food and service were amazing. My wife is from the Philippines, and we were both very impressed with the Porchetta. The pork belly was cooked to perfection, and the crispy pork skin was a perfect complement to the tender pork belly. We also highly recommend the charred leeks as an appetizer. It was so good we almost wanted to get an extra order, but it was all just the right portion of food.“

“Friendly staff, great food at very reasonable prices. Worth the trip!“

“Everything about the meal was fantastic! The drinks, the food, the dessert! All amazing! We will be back!“

“It’s a decent neighborhood restaurant. Although recent experience was not stellar.“

“I have been coming here for over 20 years : when I lived in Seattle and when I visit. We came today after going to MoPOP. We wanted a chill atmosphere with guaranteed good food. I always order the Reuben or soup. Today, they had vanilla cider. So wonderful!

They have GF Macrina Ancient Grains Bread! I haven’t had an actual
Sandwich in a restaurant in ages, but today, it was not only GF it was delicious! So good I ordered one to take home.

Go for the good food, good atmosphere, very friendly service and cozy feeling.

Parking: Be sure to plan to walk a little. It’s difficult to tell when parking will be available near the restaurant. We don’t mind walking a few blocks. It’s worth every step.“

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

“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“

“I ordered the crispy/spicy and had the best lunch I have had in months! The size and quality of the chicken is fantastic along with the flavor. I am already looking forward to my next visit to this food truck....“

“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).“

“Excellent food. Wonderful service .. Recommend The Shambles steaks… all of them🙃“

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

“Sat for 25 minutes without any server acknowledging (giving a menu, smiling, nothing) our table of 5 right in the middle of the bar. Very rude and could have been a very nice tip. Also, if you waited at the bar for a drink the bartender told you to take a seat at a table and wait for a server...ha! Ya right!“