Duke's Seafood Greenlake
Green Lake, Seattle
Restaurant in Seattle, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Duke's Seafood Greenlake offers walk-in-friendly seafood dining on Green Lake Drive North, with daily 11 AM–10 PM hours that make it a practical fallback for families and groups. The room favors convenience over ambition; expect straightforward execution rather than creative depth, save marquee reservations for spots like Nell's or Sophon when the occasion demands more polish.
About Duke's Seafood Greenlake
Duke's Seafood Greenlake is a Seattle venue open daily from 11 AM to 10 PM. The dress code is casual, making the practical planning picture straightforward.
The Room and the Occasion
Duke's Seafood Greenlake is in Seattle, operates seven days a week from 11 AM to 10 PM, lists casual dress. For questions about the room, views, group capacity, reservation pressure, noise level, or special-occasion fit, contact the venue directly before planning. If you are comparing options, Nell's and Sophon are other Seattle venues to consider, while Duke's Seafood Greenlake remains the focus when you want a casual venue with clearly stated daily hours.
What to Try Across Two Visits
Review the current menu through the venue's official channels before you go, especially if your visit depends on a particular item, dietary need, or budget.
The seven-day 11 AM to 10 PM schedule is a useful planning detail for Duke's Seafood Greenlake. Gao Lhao Bangkok Noodle Shop, Wing Dome, The Yard Cafe, Nell's, Sophon are other Seattle dining names you may see in the broader local mix, but any direct comparison should be based on current information for the occasion you are planning. For a fuller picture of Seattle's dining landscape, explore our full Seattle restaurants guide, and check our Seattle bars guide for post-dinner options.
Planning details
- Location
- 7850 Green Lake Dr N, Seattle, WA 98103
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- dukesseafood.com
- Phone
- +12065224908
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Duke's Seafood at Green Lake leans into its lakefront setting and neighborhood cadence. The room feels relaxed and unpretentious — the sort of place that benefits from its scenic address while keeping the tone low-key and approachable. At the same time, the kitchen reads as thoughtful: the menu foregrounds wild-caught sourcing and regional fish, which gives the operation a more sophisticated edge than a typical mid-market seafood spot. The result is a charming, community-oriented restaurant that balances everyday comfort with clear attention to provenance and seasonality.
Best For
This Green Lake outpost works well for casual daytime and evening visits when you want a reliably scenic meal without fuss. It suits families and mixed groups who appreciate an easy waterfront stroll before or after dining, and it also holds up for neighborhood date nights where thoughtful sourcing matters. The steady foot traffic and approachable service make it a sensible pick for after-work dinners or group outings that favor solid, regionally focused seafood in a relaxed setting.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the restaurant’s signature seafood offerings and its stated commitment to regional sourcing. The Award-Winning Clam Chowder and Dungeness Crab Cakes are safe bets for classic, well-executed flavors, while the Macadamia Halibut and Wild & Bleu Blackened Salmon Salad showcase the kitchen’s take on local fish. Note that the description emphasizes menus that shift with what’s running, so expect some seasonality and rotate orders toward what's listed as fresh or highlighted for the day.
Venue details
Ambiance
Friendly, comfortable, and unpretentious atmosphere with a full bar and casual dining environment.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Award-Winning Clam Chowder
- Macadamia Halibut
- Dungeness Crab Cakes
- Wild & Bleu Blackened Salmon Salad
- Grass-Fed Burgers
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Nell's, Notable alternative
- Wing Dome, Notable alternative
- Gao Lhao Bangkok Noodle Shop, Thai-Chinese street food (Bangkok-style noodles), Thai-Chinese street food (Bangkok-style noodles)
- Sophon, Notable alternative
- The Yard Cafe, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Duke's Seafood Greenlake trades creative ambition for accessibility, daily 11 AM–10 PM hours and easy walk-in availability make it the lowest-friction option in this. Nell's and Sophon both require advance booking and deliver sharper culinary focus, making them better choices when the meal is the centerpiece of the evening. Duke's fits as a midweek dinner or post-activity lunch when planning feels like overhead.
Gao Lhao Bangkok Noodle Shop offers bolder flavor at a similar convenience level, Bangkok-style noodles with less polish but more personality, while Wing Dome shifts toward bar-snack energy and later hours. If you're weighing value, Gao Lhao likely delivers more memorable bites per dollar, but Duke's handles larger groups and broader dietary preferences with less friction. The Yard Cafe sits in a different daypart entirely, making it a non-competitor unless you're chasing brunch.
Book Duke's when logistics matter more than the meal itself, when your party includes kids, dietary restrictions, or last-minute additions. For splurge-worthy occasions or tighter, more intimate rooms, allocate your reservation effort to Nell's or Sophon and treat Duke's as the reliable second-visit option that keeps a Seattle trip flexible.
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Compare Duke's Seafood Greenlake
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke's Seafood Greenlake | Seattle | ; | No published awards |
| Nell's | Seattle | ; | No published awards |
| Wing Dome | Seattle | ; | No published awards |
| Gao Lhao Bangkok Noodle Shop | Seattle | Thai-Chinese street food (Bangkok-style noodles) | No published awards |
| Sophon | Seattle | ; | No published awards |
| The Yard Cafe | Seattle | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Duke's Seafood Greenlake handle dietary restrictions?
Contact Duke's Seafood Greenlake through official channels before visiting if allergies, gluten-free needs, vegan preferences, or other requirements are central to your meal.
What is Duke's Seafood Greenlake known for?
Duke's Seafood Greenlake is a Seattle venue with daily 11 AM to 10 PM hours and a casual dress code.
Where is Duke's Seafood Greenlake located?
Duke's Seafood Greenlake is located in Seattle.
