Nell's
Seattle, WA 98115
Phone: (206) 524-4044
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Latona Ave NE
- Hours:
- Daily 5:30pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Nell's – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
Chef/owner Philip Mihalski has created the kind of warm, welcoming location that turns every visitor into a regular. The light yellow walls keep it feeling sunny even in gray days, and it's situated perfectly for a stroll around Greelake if it really is sunny out. The room is lively with conversation and service is expert and engaging.
The Food
Nell's seasonal menu reads like a poem: ahi tuna with almond couscous and onion-cumin broth; wild salmon with lentils, pearl onions and yogurt-cucumber cream; Dungeness crab salad with red radish and Braeburn apple. It's not just carefully chosen words that make these dishes stand out; Nell's plays far-ranging flavors just as artfully. Try veal sweetbreads over butternut squash puree, pea vines and aged balsamic vinegar. Pan-seared scallops arrive over a bed crushed English peas, warm fennel and mint cream, sure to convert almost anyone.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkThe wine list emphasis is on Northwest wines, but ncludes some classic treats from France. Try a few by the glass.
The ExtrasFrequent special dinners include wine tasting nights and occasional visits from Saleh, owner of the beloved (now closed) Saleh al Lago.
User Reviews for Nell's
01/10/2007 Posted by unfix8r
I took my wife here for an anniversary, and I know one of the chefs there. It made for a great time. The staff was friendly, although I could see how delicate the balance was on over doing it vs. helping you out. We had rockfish, awesome, BTW, and chicken which actually was cooked. I would go again, if I came into more cash!
Pros: Great spot
Cons: Interior sucked. Music was marginal.
11/21/2005 Posted by celesteduncan
I'm a Seattlite currently living abroad in a developing country. I'm home for 3 weeks, and though I don't have much money now, I wanted to treat my friend to dinner to thank him for letting me stay with him. I chose Nell's because it was on the 25-for-25 list, I'd had an excellent meal there before, my friend had never tried it, and the reviews were great. It was such a disappointment. My friend's chicken was only slightly seared on the outside. Although we're both big fans of sashimi, raw chicken is just not safe. My friend is shy and insisted I not complain, but an astute server would've noticed he didn't eat any of his entree, cut into cubes so you could see the rawness. My friend will never go back, but worse, I feel terrible because I wanted to treat my friend to something special.
Pros: seated promptly, good bread, other food good
Cons: raw chicken, service, cold when door opened
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