Rays vs Lola
Both Ray's and Lola are endorsed by expert writers. Overall, Ray's is preferred by most professionals compared to Lola. Ray's comes in at 90 with positive reviews from 13 sources including Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Not For Tourists.
Rays
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6049 Seaview Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107-2658
From $12 /night
Fodor's
"The view of Shilshole Bay might be the main draw here, but the seafood is also fresh and well prepared."
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Travel + Leisure
"In Seattle’s hip Ballard neighborhood, this longtime leader in locavore cuisine dishes up only the freshest Northwest fare."
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Zagat
3.8
""Beautiful views of the Olympics" and Sound at this Shilsole Pacific NWer... make for a "stellar" backdrop to "epic" sablefish and "salmon so fresh you'd think it was caught just for you"."
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BlackBook
"Expect the downstairs to be an older, well-heeled crowd, and the upstairs a bit more relaxed. Gorgeous views of Shilshole Bay from almost any table."
Gayot
12.0
"This Seattle mainstay received a dramatic makeover highlighting its views westward to the Olympic Mountains and southward across Elliott Bay."
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Lola
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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."
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Zagat
4.2
"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."
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BlackBook
"Lola is another Tom Douglas concept restaurant featuring simple, elegant Mediterranean dishes with some PNW standards thrown in for good measure."
Gayot
13.0
"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."
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Seattle Times
"There's braised octopus for breakfast, lamb tongue for lunch and whole fish for dinner."
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