While in Seattle I felt I had to try another of Chef Tom Douglas's restaurant having been to the others. Our experience was pretty good but a few of the dishes were not up to our... More

While in Seattle I felt I had to try another of Chef Tom Douglas's restaurant having been to the others. Our experience was pretty good but a few of the dishes were not up to our hopes/expectations. Service was very good, location was great, parking easy and the drinks we have were nearly perfect. Only complaint was the scallops I ordered were under cooked.. Actually cold. I will give the place another shot on my next night out in downtown Seattle. Everyone else at the table liked their meals so maybe I got the un lucky straw. Pros: Location, parking, service Cons: scallops were cold
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Four of us went there for a Saturday lunch and left disappointed and still hungry. The hostess only gave us three menus, even though there were four of us. We told her we needed another, but she... More

Four of us went there for a Saturday lunch and left disappointed and still hungry. The hostess only gave us three menus, even though there were four of us. We told her we needed another, but she never brought it. Our disappearing waiter took 20 minutes to take our order, and another 40 minutes for the food to arrive. Two of us ordered the lamb burger ,which came with soggy salt-laden chickpea ?fries.? I could get something tastier at Dick?s for a fraction of the price and with swifter service. The salmon kabob was fatty, leaving much to be desired. The Greek salad was a simple un-gourmet mixture of tomato and cheese. Despite vacant tables and few diners, our food took an unprofessionally long time and arrived lukewarm. When our entree finally did arrive, we placed our dessert orders as we were crunched for time and did not want to wait another 40 minutes after completing our entree for our dessert. The waiter then immediately brought our dessert and placed it on the table even though we had just begun to pick at our undetectable entrees. Bad service and exotic yet salty and untasty food accompanied by a flashy ?chef? name is an experience only the pretensions can enjoy. Cons: Portions, food, taste, price, everything
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My boyfriend and I fled one bad dining experience and found ourselves in another a few nights ago. I'd been to Lola with a small group of people and loved it-- the food was great, portions were... More

My boyfriend and I fled one bad dining experience and found ourselves in another a few nights ago. I'd been to Lola with a small group of people and loved it-- the food was great, portions were very reasonable, and our server was very attentive. So, when we were trying to find (and finish) our original meal, we headed to Lola. Sadly, we were surprised to find a less-than-desirable dinner experience. Seated quickly, we ordered salads, wine, and Kebabs. The wine menu suggested the Greek wine, "Go on, give it a try!" I think it said. We were skeptical, but at the menu's encouragement, ordered it. Imagine what a tablespoon of dust would taste like in white wine, and this was what our glasses tasted like. Our salads were sizeable, but so full of large chunks of apple that they were overwhelming. Our kebabs, while very tasty, were much smaller than what I'd been served the first time I was at Lola. After we were served our meal, our waitress never checked back in on us. I think, despite the bad wine and disappointing food, we really didn't have the spirit to complain. --Our waitress didn't give us a chance to, since she didn't return and I had to (again) flag down server to get our check. The ouzo candies at the exit were good, though. I'd come back again to see if maybe Lola was just having an off night (was every restaurant in Seattle in bad straights the day after Christmas?) . When you go, ask your server to guide you through the menu, describe size of items, and avoid the Greek wine---but definitely try the fig, garlic, and cheese kebabs.
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This is a fabulous restaurant! Always consistent on food, great service and ambiance. Everyone who I've ever recommended here has also come back with rave reviews. We recently had the snapper,... More

This is a fabulous restaurant! Always consistent on food, great service and ambiance. Everyone who I've ever recommended here has also come back with rave reviews. We recently had the snapper, duck, and squash with pears, and we thought we had died and gone to heaven. Pros: Interesting dishes, fun to share plates
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We took a good friend out for her birthday dinner last night (Nov 26) to Lola and it was a new experience for all of us. What a lovely meal it was! The run down of the menu we sampled is... More

We took a good friend out for her birthday dinner last night (Nov 26) to Lola and it was a new experience for all of us. What a lovely meal it was! The run down of the menu we sampled is probably too long to cover here but let me say that we had a nice array of meats, seafood, veggies, spreads and more. The tagines (clay pots) make for some succulent dishes (we had pork and a seafood tagine). The grilled octopus was lovely and a different way to have it served than you usually find in most restaurants. Brussel sprouts were lovely and cooked well. Desserts were also great; dessert doughnuts, chocolate tart and the ice creams (honey & pistachio) made us all very happy. Cappucinos were also prepared well and I get pretty picky about those because I compare all US coffee drinks to those in Europe I've had. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone!
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Went there on a date not knowing anything about it. Had excellent food and service. It is fairly formal though, so be aware of that before you try to plan a casual evening. Pros: Great food,... More

Went there on a date not knowing anything about it. Had excellent food and service. It is fairly formal though, so be aware of that before you try to plan a casual evening. Pros: Great food, nice setting
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I've only been to Lola for a couple business lunches, but have heard that it's great for dinner as well. The spread sampler is a great starter. I've tried several of the kababs and the... More

I've only been to Lola for a couple business lunches, but have heard that it's great for dinner as well. The spread sampler is a great starter. I've tried several of the kababs and the shawarma...all have been great. Sometimes the kabab portions are pretty small though...but still delicious. The desserts are great as well. Pros: Great Food, Ambience Cons: Parking
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Lolas brunch is one of my favourite - and their freshly made donuts are fabulous! - dinner is great too - the homemade spreads are gorgeous! Their menus often change - and offer unusual food... More

Lolas brunch is one of my favourite - and their freshly made donuts are fabulous! - dinner is great too - the homemade spreads are gorgeous! Their menus often change - and offer unusual food (like goat which was yummy!!) Mojitos are fabulous too! Service is always quick and friendly Pros: Great for brunch or dinner
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As an avid fan of Tom Douglas' restaurants (I love Etta's and the Dahlia Lounge), I was very excited to try Lola's, his newest offering (even thoug it's 2 years old!). I will say that compared to... More

As an avid fan of Tom Douglas' restaurants (I love Etta's and the Dahlia Lounge), I was very excited to try Lola's, his newest offering (even thoug it's 2 years old!). I will say that compared to his other venues, this one seems uninspired. I will say that the kebabs are quite tasty. The prawns are glazed in a rich and sweet sauce and perfectly prepared. The lamb kebabs are also good, but not any better than places that serve them for 1/2 or 1/3 the price. The cumin leg of lamb is uninteresting in flavor. It came out overly cooked and quite bland & chewy. I found the wine selection to be very disappointing. They had a reasonable selection of bottled wines, but I found their wines-by-the-glass (especially dessert wines) to be poor and obscure. Also, their offerings of spirits were too mid-range; nothing in the higher end like a premium aged Scotch or an excellent Cognac or Brandy. My guests and I tried several desserts, but none was too amazing. In particular, the choclate tart was too dry and bittersweet for me to classify as a dessert. Service was so-so. For the price and the namebrand, I expected a lot more. I agree with Crowmeg's post below. For a Tom Douglas restaurant, this place is just so-so.
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You have to give this place a whirl! The food is awesome! I love the chicken, pork, and prawn kebobs! The spreads "smears" are all delicious, I even like the anchovie/cauliflower spread! The chef... More

You have to give this place a whirl! The food is awesome! I love the chicken, pork, and prawn kebobs! The spreads "smears" are all delicious, I even like the anchovie/cauliflower spread! The chef here is incredibly talented! Each menu item is given so much thought! The tangines are delicious as well.. Get a few things to share w/ a group and the price is very reasonable.. The servers are very helpful and friendly.. It is my new favorite hang out. The lola red and white wines are both tasty! The bar has some great infused drinks.. good times
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