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The GeorgevsLola
Both establishments are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Lola is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Georgian. Lola comes in at #5 in Seattle with approval from 11 reviews including Not For Tourists, Fodor's and Gayot.
The George
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Zagat
Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide
Seattle Times
Not For Tourists
Where
411 University St, Seattle, WA 98101
From $31/night
Frommer's "The Georgian is as grand as they come, and if you're looking for haute cuisine, palatial surroundings, and superb service, no other restaurant in Seattle comes close." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Although the dress code at the Georgian is smart casual, jean-clad patrons are likely to feel underdressed at this palatial, light yellow salon in the downtown Fairmont Olympic Hotel." Full review
Zagat "The "old-world surroundings" in this 1924 Italianate dining room in Downtown's Fairmont Olympic Hotel make it a "special place for a special night"." Full review
Gayot14.0
"The elegant atmosphere and French-inspired Pacific Northwest cuisine at The Georgian... make it appropriate for celebrations and special occasions." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"The Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle houses The Georgian, the most acclaimed restaurant in the Pacific Northwest." Full review
Seattle Times3.0
"Expect luxury on a Downton Abbey scale, with attentive, accommodating uniformed staff." Full review
Not For Tourists "For impressing the spouse, the in-laws, or your boss."
Where "Celebrating its 25th year as a AAA four-diamond restaurant, The Georgian serves French-inspired Northwest cuisine with seasonal ingredients. " Full review
Lola
Fodor's Zagat
BlackBook Gayot Seattle Times
Afar Magazine Not For Tourists Where
The Infatuation Frommer's
2000 Fourth Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
From $20/night
Fodor's "Tom Douglas dishes out his signature Northwest style, spiked with Greek and Mediterranean touches here—another huge success for the local celebrity chef." Full review
Zagat4.2
"Tom Douglas brings his trademark "gusto" to this "chic Greek" adjoining Belltown's Hotel Andra, known for its "amazingly delicious" goat tagine and "standout" breakfasts." Full review
BlackBook "Lola is another Tom Douglas concept restaurant featuring simple, elegant Mediterranean dishes with some PNW standards thrown in for good measure."
Gayot13.0
"Paying homage to his wife and partner Jackie Cross's Greek heritage, chef Tom Douglas highlights Pacific Northwest ingredients in Lola's Greek-themed menu." Full review
Seattle Times "There's braised octopus for breakfast, lamb tongue for lunch and whole fish for dinner." Full review
Afar Magazine "Many consider breakfast the most important meal of the day, so it has to be big, good, or both." Full review
Not For Tourists "Always hoppin', so service can be spotty. Food's a little Greek and a lot delicious."
Where "Celebrity chef Tom Douglas’ Mediterranean and Greek-tinged menu boasts kebabs, chickpea fries and dips." Full review
The Infatuation "Need to break the ice? Order the cinnamon doughnuts with vanilla bean mascarpone and fruit compote, and shove a whole one directly into your mouth." Full review
Frommer's "Local chef Tom Douglas celebrates his wife's Greek heritage with this restaurant in the hip Hotel Ändra." Full review
