Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
A nearby food spot with Hawaiian mixed plates and Asian comfort food.
12 locals recommend
Buddha Bruddah
2201 Rainier Ave SA nearby food spot with Hawaiian mixed plates and Asian comfort food.
Famous for skin on Terikyaki. Lots of good food options that make for an easy takeout when you don't want to go far for something to eat.
24 locals recommend
Toshio's Teriyaki
1706 Rainier Ave SFamous for skin on Terikyaki. Lots of good food options that make for an easy takeout when you don't want to go far for something to eat.
Not the closest coffee shop, but they definitely have the best pastries in the neighborhood.
25 locals recommend
Temple Pastries
2524 S Jackson StNot the closest coffee shop, but they definitely have the best pastries in the neighborhood.
Arguably the best BBQ in Seattle. About a 20-25 min walk from the house.
83 locals recommend
WOOD SHOP BBQ
2513 S Jackson StArguably the best BBQ in Seattle. About a 20-25 min walk from the house.
Where I take all my guests! Local favorite for dumplings similar to Din Tai Fung also nearby.
34 locals recommend
Dough Zone™ Dumpling House
504 5th Ave SWhere I take all my guests! Local favorite for dumplings similar to Din Tai Fung also nearby.
One of my favorite restaurants in Seattle. The lamb ragu on tahini with fresh pita is amazing.
65 locals recommend
Homer
3013 Beacon Ave SOne of my favorite restaurants in Seattle. The lamb ragu on tahini with fresh pita is amazing.
Local burger spot. The 31st street area is at the top of the hill and has nice views of the city and sound.
73 locals recommend
Heyday
1372 31st Ave SLocal burger spot. The 31st street area is at the top of the hill and has nice views of the city and sound.
A local-favorite for fried chicken takeout. Some find it too greasy, but I recommend the spicy and buffalo strips.
181 locals recommend
Ezell's Famous Chicken
501 E Jefferson StA local-favorite for fried chicken takeout. Some find it too greasy, but I recommend the spicy and buffalo strips.
Milk Drunk
2805 Beacon Ave SFried chicken sandwiches and soft serve. What's not to love.
Recently renovated trendy Pho shop with cute cocktails. The original "boat" shaped restaurant is out front as well.
37 locals recommend
Pho Bac Súp Shop
1240 S Jackson StRecently renovated trendy Pho shop with cute cocktails. The original "boat" shaped restaurant is out front as well.
Sightseeing
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveMust-see market in downtown Seattle
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayGreat view of the city across Lake Union and a cool park.
Arts & Culture
A very large collection of works with many special exhibits by Northwest artists highlighting our history and rotating special exhibits. Occasionally they have special events in the night that are really fun.
1072 locals recommend
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StA very large collection of works with many special exhibits by Northwest artists highlighting our history and rotating special exhibits. Occasionally they have special events in the night that are really fun.
This museum is super close and free on the first Thursday of the month.
56 locals recommend
Northwest African American Museum
2300 S Massachusetts StThis museum is super close and free on the first Thursday of the month.
Essentials
Full-service grocery store. Note that bags are $.05 in Seattle, so it's suggested to re-use and bring your own.
768 locals recommend
QFC
1401 BroadwayFull-service grocery store. Note that bags are $.05 in Seattle, so it's suggested to re-use and bring your own.
Amazon Fresh
2301 S Jackson StNearby grocery store.
Hilltop Red Apple
2701 Beacon Ave SThis is the nicest local grocery store. Short drive on 90 if you have a car.
6 locals recommend
Metropolitan Market Mercer Island
2755 77th Ave SEThis is the nicest local grocery store. Short drive on 90 if you have a car.
Getting Around
Mount Baker station
Nearest light rail stop for getting to/from airport.