Guidebook for Seattle

Derek
Guidebook for Seattle

Food Scene

Fantastic Vietnamese cuisine and great cocktails, open for breakfast and stays open late. Very popular, there can be a wait.
237 locals recommend
Ba Bar Restaurant
550 12th Avenue
237 locals recommend
Fantastic Vietnamese cuisine and great cocktails, open for breakfast and stays open late. Very popular, there can be a wait.
Casual but cool French cafe. Open breakfast to late night. Sells good magazines.
188 locals recommend
Cafe Presse
1117 12th Ave
188 locals recommend
Casual but cool French cafe. Open breakfast to late night. Sells good magazines.
Combination bike shop and casual cafe. Serves Slate coffee.
18 locals recommend
Peloton Cafe
1224 E Jefferson St
18 locals recommend
Combination bike shop and casual cafe. Serves Slate coffee.
Upscale Mexican with dramatic interior. Cozy in winter and the windows open on warm days. Great cocktails too.
106 locals recommend
Barrio Mexican Kitchen & Bar
1420 12th Ave
106 locals recommend
Upscale Mexican with dramatic interior. Cozy in winter and the windows open on warm days. Great cocktails too.
130 locals recommend
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
1115 12th Ave
130 locals recommend
Massive German beerhall-style restaurant with multiple bars, outdoor seating and Baci courts. Good spot to watch sporting events or bring large groups.
125 locals recommend
Rhein Haus Seattle
912 12th Ave
125 locals recommend
Massive German beerhall-style restaurant with multiple bars, outdoor seating and Baci courts. Good spot to watch sporting events or bring large groups.
Renee Erickson's charming oyster bar, attached to sister steakhouse Bateau. Beautiful interiors.
26 locals recommend
Bar Melusine
1060 E Union St
26 locals recommend
Renee Erickson's charming oyster bar, attached to sister steakhouse Bateau. Beautiful interiors.
This location is full of local art, featuring a partnership with Photography Center NW, along with lots of outlets, free wifi and plenty of seating.
550 locals recommend
Starbucks
1912 Pike Pl
550 locals recommend
This location is full of local art, featuring a partnership with Photography Center NW, along with lots of outlets, free wifi and plenty of seating.
Hole in the wall Chinese place, great for takeout and delivery.
18 locals recommend
Sichuanese Cuisine
1048 S Jackson St
18 locals recommend
Hole in the wall Chinese place, great for takeout and delivery.
Tucked away behind a mini mall, this Vietnamese spot is a local favorite. Make sure to get the Tamarind Tree Rolls.
110 locals recommend
Tamarind Tree
1036 S Jackson St
110 locals recommend
Tucked away behind a mini mall, this Vietnamese spot is a local favorite. Make sure to get the Tamarind Tree Rolls.
Good Chinese food at a large sit down on the second floor of a little mall in the International District.
15 locals recommend
Seven Stars Pepper Szechwan Restaurant
1207 S Jackson St
15 locals recommend
Good Chinese food at a large sit down on the second floor of a little mall in the International District.
Surprisingly vegetarian friendly.
17 locals recommend
Nate's Wings & Waffles
1224 E Jefferson St
17 locals recommend
Surprisingly vegetarian friendly.
Best biscuits and grits in town.
70 locals recommend
Fat's Chicken and Waffles
2726 E Cherry St
70 locals recommend
Best biscuits and grits in town.
Best nachos in Seattle, good divey atmosphere.
26 locals recommend
Bimbos Cantina
1013 E Pike St
26 locals recommend
Best nachos in Seattle, good divey atmosphere.
Upscale French restaurant from a team with serious pedigree. Golden and charming.
16 locals recommend
L'Oursin
1315 E Jefferson St
16 locals recommend
Upscale French restaurant from a team with serious pedigree. Golden and charming.
Americana restaurant from beloved local restauranteur Linda Derschang. Good place to get a drink in the evening in the heart of Capitol Hill.
184 locals recommend
Oddfellows Café + Bar
1525 10th Ave
184 locals recommend
Americana restaurant from beloved local restauranteur Linda Derschang. Good place to get a drink in the evening in the heart of Capitol Hill.
Great Mexican spot where lots of artists hang out. The back bar has a patio.
21 locals recommend
Casco Antiguo
107-115 Occidental Ave S
21 locals recommend
Great Mexican spot where lots of artists hang out. The back bar has a patio.
Coffee and light eats, they will make you a breakfast sandwich.
35 locals recommend
Cherry Street Coffee House
1223 E Cherry St
35 locals recommend
Coffee and light eats, they will make you a breakfast sandwich.
Killer pizza and great-looking bar from the owners of pizza legend Delancey, only much more easy-going. This is their ode to Jersey pizza joints, but it's much prettier than those ever are. Delivery through Caviar (download the app).
14 locals recommend
Dino's Tomato Pie
1524 E Olive Way
14 locals recommend
Killer pizza and great-looking bar from the owners of pizza legend Delancey, only much more easy-going. This is their ode to Jersey pizza joints, but it's much prettier than those ever are. Delivery through Caviar (download the app).
Fabulous Italian, lovely large space.
52 locals recommend
Osteria la Spiga
1429 12th Ave
52 locals recommend
Fabulous Italian, lovely large space.
Delicious Italian from famed local chef Ethan Stowell in a very PNW modern space that's anchored by one giant community table and an open kitchen that's fun to watch. It's dark and sexy here, good for a date or a bunch of adults getting together. The gnocci is super unique, it comes like big marshmallows lined up in a baking dish. Get one for the table. There's another location on lower Capitol Hill but this is the original, and our favorite.
44 locals recommend
Tavolàta
2323 2nd Ave
44 locals recommend
Delicious Italian from famed local chef Ethan Stowell in a very PNW modern space that's anchored by one giant community table and an open kitchen that's fun to watch. It's dark and sexy here, good for a date or a bunch of adults getting together. The gnocci is super unique, it comes like big marshmallows lined up in a baking dish. Get one for the table. There's another location on lower Capitol Hill but this is the original, and our favorite.
Super authentic Vietnamese, not super veggie friendly, sadly, but they make a killer cocktail. Gorgeous room. Make a reservation.
85 locals recommend
Stateside
300 E Pike St
85 locals recommend
Super authentic Vietnamese, not super veggie friendly, sadly, but they make a killer cocktail. Gorgeous room. Make a reservation.
Mediterranean/Lebanese cuisine, very highly regarded and delicious. Try it for lunch, too.
116 locals recommend
Mamnoon
1508 Melrose Ave
116 locals recommend
Mediterranean/Lebanese cuisine, very highly regarded and delicious. Try it for lunch, too.
Good slices on the Hill, with a dive bar behind. Pull tabs and cheap beer.
73 locals recommend
Big Mario's Pizza
4350 Leary Way NW
73 locals recommend
Good slices on the Hill, with a dive bar behind. Pull tabs and cheap beer.
24-hour diner. Basic, but fun. The bar side connects to the Comet.
96 locals recommend
Lost Lake Cafe & Lounge
1505 10th Ave
96 locals recommend
24-hour diner. Basic, but fun. The bar side connects to the Comet.
Classic and unique spot, rotating cuisine themes, but constantly great for basic brunch.
102 locals recommend
Coastal Kitchen
429 15th Ave E
102 locals recommend
Classic and unique spot, rotating cuisine themes, but constantly great for basic brunch.
Astonishingly delicious and exquisitely made French bakery. Macarons, bread, pastry, sandwiches, chocolates and coffee. So good. Expect a little line unless you go early.
489 locals recommend
Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SW
489 locals recommend
Astonishingly delicious and exquisitely made French bakery. Macarons, bread, pastry, sandwiches, chocolates and coffee. So good. Expect a little line unless you go early.
Enormous Mexican spot. Greenhouse patio with heated seats.
93 locals recommend
Poquitos, Capitol Hill
1000 E Pike St
93 locals recommend
Enormous Mexican spot. Greenhouse patio with heated seats.
Delicious, authentic Mexican.
87 locals recommend
Fogón Cocina Mexicana
600 E Pine St
87 locals recommend
Delicious, authentic Mexican.
Great cupcakes, they sell ice cream pints and make coffee too. Nice cafe to spend time in, they show local art.
163 locals recommend
Cupcake Royale
1111 E Pike St
163 locals recommend
Great cupcakes, they sell ice cream pints and make coffee too. Nice cafe to spend time in, they show local art.
Great coffee from a Seattle mainstay sidewalk stand. Cash only.
16 locals recommend
Monorail Espresso
701 5th Ave
16 locals recommend
Great coffee from a Seattle mainstay sidewalk stand. Cash only.
Classic Seattle coffee experience, get it to go from this little nook. Sidewalk seating is available for sunnier days.
155 locals recommend
Espresso Vivace
532 Broadway E
155 locals recommend
Classic Seattle coffee experience, get it to go from this little nook. Sidewalk seating is available for sunnier days.
Fabulous donuts and coffee. Don't miss the Ovaltine Latte or the raspberry old fashioned. Locations around the city, but this one is the prettiest.
257 locals recommend
Top Pot Doughnuts
609 Summit Ave E
257 locals recommend
Fabulous donuts and coffee. Don't miss the Ovaltine Latte or the raspberry old fashioned. Locations around the city, but this one is the prettiest.
Great spot from Thierry Rautureau, the Chef in the Hat (as seen on Top Chef Masters). It's in the base of a hotel so it can be a little random in terms of the scene, but the food and service is fantastic and it's a great spot to eat downtown.
13 locals recommend
Loulay Kitchen & Bar
600 Union St
13 locals recommend
Great spot from Thierry Rautureau, the Chef in the Hat (as seen on Top Chef Masters). It's in the base of a hotel so it can be a little random in terms of the scene, but the food and service is fantastic and it's a great spot to eat downtown.
Spectacular Latin American hole-in-the-wall. Tacos, empanadas, and nice little cocktails. Super charming. Right by lots of galleries.
6 locals recommend
Manu’s Bodega
100 Prefontaine Pl S
6 locals recommend
Spectacular Latin American hole-in-the-wall. Tacos, empanadas, and nice little cocktails. Super charming. Right by lots of galleries.
Classic French spot with warm service from Thierry Rautureau, the Chef in the Hat. Cozy, and excellent happy hour menu.
60 locals recommend
Luc
2800 E Madison St
60 locals recommend
Classic French spot with warm service from Thierry Rautureau, the Chef in the Hat. Cozy, and excellent happy hour menu.
Made-to-order ice cream sandwiches. Love!
78 locals recommend
Hello Robin
522 19th Ave E
78 locals recommend
Made-to-order ice cream sandwiches. Love!
Excellent sushi. Choose the generous dining room in back with a view onto a courtyard, or sit in the bar in the front. Two happy hours!
170 locals recommend
Momiji
1522 12th Ave
170 locals recommend
Excellent sushi. Choose the generous dining room in back with a view onto a courtyard, or sit in the bar in the front. Two happy hours!
Indian, Nepalese and Tibetan food, tucked downstairs in a unique, dark space. Capitol Hill standby. Right by the light rail stop.
81 locals recommend
Annapurna Cafe
1833 Broadway
81 locals recommend
Indian, Nepalese and Tibetan food, tucked downstairs in a unique, dark space. Capitol Hill standby. Right by the light rail stop.
Excellent local spot, casual eats and atmosphere. Turns into a bit of a hangout later at night. Full bar. Serves brunch and breakfast too.
39 locals recommend
Pettirosso Seattle
1101 E Pike St
39 locals recommend
Excellent local spot, casual eats and atmosphere. Turns into a bit of a hangout later at night. Full bar. Serves brunch and breakfast too.
Neighborhood joint on the shore of Lake Washington.
90 locals recommend
Meet the Moon
120 Lakeside Ave
90 locals recommend
Neighborhood joint on the shore of Lake Washington.
Tapas!
21 locals recommend
Pintxo
2219 4th Ave
21 locals recommend
Tapas!
Legit tacos from a legendary taco truck which took over a former KFC building. Space outside to sit, good people watching. Not fancy, but beloved.
74 locals recommend
Rancho Bravo Tacos
1001 E Pine St
74 locals recommend
Legit tacos from a legendary taco truck which took over a former KFC building. Space outside to sit, good people watching. Not fancy, but beloved.
The name may imply that they're making liquor here, but what they're actually making is fantastic vegan and vegetarian sandwiches, soups and more. And cocktails. Divey and full of outsider art.
21 locals recommend
Georgetown Liquor Company
5501 Airport Way S
21 locals recommend
The name may imply that they're making liquor here, but what they're actually making is fantastic vegan and vegetarian sandwiches, soups and more. And cocktails. Divey and full of outsider art.
Super unique retro diner packed with artifacts from the old Luna Park amusement park, fun and divey. Outdoor patio for nice days. Great milkshakes. Breakfast all day.
82 locals recommend
Luna Park Cafe
2918 SW Avalon Way
82 locals recommend
Super unique retro diner packed with artifacts from the old Luna Park amusement park, fun and divey. Outdoor patio for nice days. Great milkshakes. Breakfast all day.
Ultra highly respected sushi spot. Expect a wait.
32 locals recommend
Tsukushinbo
515 South Main St
32 locals recommend
Ultra highly respected sushi spot. Expect a wait.
Tiny little spot with wood-fired pizza and simple wine list. Charming.
31 locals recommend
The Independent Pizzeria
4235 E Madison St
31 locals recommend
Tiny little spot with wood-fired pizza and simple wine list. Charming.
Neighborhood Mexican joint.
49 locals recommend
El Quetzal
3211 Beacon Ave S
49 locals recommend
Neighborhood Mexican joint.
Beloved neighborhood wood-fired pizza spot.
159 locals recommend
Bar del Corso
3057 Beacon Ave S
159 locals recommend
Beloved neighborhood wood-fired pizza spot.
Funny little architectural folly with wood-fired pizza and indoor/outdoor seating. Best on warmer drier days. The chicken coop is entertaining.
49 locals recommend
Humble Pie
525 Rainier Ave S
49 locals recommend
Funny little architectural folly with wood-fired pizza and indoor/outdoor seating. Best on warmer drier days. The chicken coop is entertaining.
Somewhere between a campy divey diner and a proper Jewish deli, good for hangover breakfasts or the best bagels in town (with a shmear). They have a bar too.
33 locals recommend
Roxy's Diner
462 N 36th St
33 locals recommend
Somewhere between a campy divey diner and a proper Jewish deli, good for hangover breakfasts or the best bagels in town (with a shmear). They have a bar too.
Beloved oyster bar with fantastic coctails and other bites from local restauranteur and celebrity chef Renee Erickson. Kind of French dockside in vibe and very tiny, expect a serious wait.
246 locals recommend
The Walrus and the Carpenter
4743 Ballard Ave NW
246 locals recommend
Beloved oyster bar with fantastic coctails and other bites from local restauranteur and celebrity chef Renee Erickson. Kind of French dockside in vibe and very tiny, expect a serious wait.
Super casual mexican spot overlooking Lake Union. You can rent boats and paddleboards underneath and head out on the water.
168 locals recommend
Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat St
168 locals recommend
Super casual mexican spot overlooking Lake Union. You can rent boats and paddleboards underneath and head out on the water.
Korean foodie joint. Clever interiors. Chefs Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi are Iron Chef vets. Attached to The Whale Wins.
129 locals recommend
Joule
3506 Stone Way N
129 locals recommend
Korean foodie joint. Clever interiors. Chefs Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi are Iron Chef vets. Attached to The Whale Wins.
Renee Erickson's trendy barn-style spot featuring a great patio and European takes on PNW food.
107 locals recommend
The Whale Wins
3506 Stone Way N
107 locals recommend
Renee Erickson's trendy barn-style spot featuring a great patio and European takes on PNW food.
Chic little Mexican spot in the heart of Pioneer Square with good cocktails and people watching.
19 locals recommend
Copal
323 Occidental Ave S
19 locals recommend
Chic little Mexican spot in the heart of Pioneer Square with good cocktails and people watching.
High-end Italian, in a slightly more modern spinoff of white glove service parent restaurant Il Terazzo Carmine (which is in the same building), but with same great standard of Italian food and service.
10 locals recommend
Intermezzo Carmine
409 1st Ave S
10 locals recommend
High-end Italian, in a slightly more modern spinoff of white glove service parent restaurant Il Terazzo Carmine (which is in the same building), but with same great standard of Italian food and service.
If you find yourself down south in Colombia City, this breakfast and lunch spot is highly recommended. Expect a wait though.
192 locals recommend
Geraldine's Counter Restaurant
4872 Rainier Ave S
192 locals recommend
If you find yourself down south in Colombia City, this breakfast and lunch spot is highly recommended. Expect a wait though.
White Center is a cool neighborhood, and Proletariat is at its center with a cool vibe, arcade games, bar and great pizza.
72 locals recommend
Proletariat Pizza
9622-A 16th Ave SW
72 locals recommend
White Center is a cool neighborhood, and Proletariat is at its center with a cool vibe, arcade games, bar and great pizza.
Plant-based ice cream, super experimental and easy on the eyes. If you've been dying to try charcoal-infused vegan ice cream, look no further.
57 locals recommend
Frankie & Jo's Capitol Hill
1010 E Union St
57 locals recommend
Plant-based ice cream, super experimental and easy on the eyes. If you've been dying to try charcoal-infused vegan ice cream, look no further.
Starbucks Reserve cafe and Princi Bakery. Great service, delicious food, special coffee and beautiful space.
550 locals recommend
Starbucks
1912 Pike Pl
550 locals recommend
Starbucks Reserve cafe and Princi Bakery. Great service, delicious food, special coffee and beautiful space.
Fantastic upscale Southern food and cocktail spot. The chef has a pedigre from Per Se, French Laundry and others. Covered in the NY Times, named Eater's restaurant of the year, reservations should be made long in advance. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
44 locals recommend
JuneBaby
2122 NE 65th St
44 locals recommend
Fantastic upscale Southern food and cocktail spot. The chef has a pedigre from Per Se, French Laundry and others. Covered in the NY Times, named Eater's restaurant of the year, reservations should be made long in advance. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
This is hands down the best pasta in Seattle. Has a cult following, and lines out the door. You have to order before you can sit, and despite the crowds, it always seems that there's a seat when you need it. Just a few dishes are available everyday, always one or two for vegetarians. Don't overlook the bread and kale salad, but the pasta is the star. You can buy dried pasta and sauces to go too. Open for lunch on weekdays only. Go closer to 2PM to wait less.
58 locals recommend
Il Corvo
217 James St
58 locals recommend
This is hands down the best pasta in Seattle. Has a cult following, and lines out the door. You have to order before you can sit, and despite the crowds, it always seems that there's a seat when you need it. Just a few dishes are available everyday, always one or two for vegetarians. Don't overlook the bread and kale salad, but the pasta is the star. You can buy dried pasta and sauces to go too. Open for lunch on weekdays only. Go closer to 2PM to wait less.
Creme filled donuts in a super designy space. Very chic, but get there before the donuts run out because they close up shop.
55 locals recommend
General Porpoise Doughnuts
401 1st Ave S
55 locals recommend
Creme filled donuts in a super designy space. Very chic, but get there before the donuts run out because they close up shop.
Hot new restaurant with a foodie spin on Americana in a space that's a modern nod to a farmhouse. Lovely and recommended.
65 locals recommend
Homer
3013 Beacon Ave S
65 locals recommend
Hot new restaurant with a foodie spin on Americana in a space that's a modern nod to a farmhouse. Lovely and recommended.
Super hip bar and restaurant in a recently redone classic Seattle spot. It's cozy, historical and hip at the same time. Great music and cocktails. No reservations, but if you need to wait, there are plenty of bars around the area.
Queen City
2201 1st Ave
Super hip bar and restaurant in a recently redone classic Seattle spot. It's cozy, historical and hip at the same time. Great music and cocktails. No reservations, but if you need to wait, there are plenty of bars around the area.
Awesome bar and restaurant in the heart of Capitol Hill. Co-owned by Seattle music advocates and supporters. The bar features a full wall of vinyl that you can pick out a selection from and ask the staff to play on the turntable. They also host a number of local events from band appearances to political debates. The menu has some of the tastiest plant-based creations in the city.
11 locals recommend
Life On Mars
722 E Pike St
11 locals recommend
Awesome bar and restaurant in the heart of Capitol Hill. Co-owned by Seattle music advocates and supporters. The bar features a full wall of vinyl that you can pick out a selection from and ask the staff to play on the turntable. They also host a number of local events from band appearances to political debates. The menu has some of the tastiest plant-based creations in the city.
Book well in advance for this divine pasta spot from the people behind the legendary Il Corvo.
19 locals recommend
Il Nido
2717 61st Ave SW
19 locals recommend
Book well in advance for this divine pasta spot from the people behind the legendary Il Corvo.

Drinks & Nightlife

Secretish classic cocktail bar with art by leading emerging artists blanketing the walls. Dark and cozy, very unique. Fresh squeezed citrus and knowledgeable bartenders.
44 locals recommend
The Hideout
1005 Boren Ave
44 locals recommend
Secretish classic cocktail bar with art by leading emerging artists blanketing the walls. Dark and cozy, very unique. Fresh squeezed citrus and knowledgeable bartenders.
Tucked downstairs from Bimbo's Cantina, this is a quintessential Seattle nightspot. Divey and tiki-themed. Gets super busy on weekends and late nights.
63 locals recommend
Cha Cha Lounge
1013 E Pike St
63 locals recommend
Tucked downstairs from Bimbo's Cantina, this is a quintessential Seattle nightspot. Divey and tiki-themed. Gets super busy on weekends and late nights.
Named one of the best bars in the country by many magazines, Canon is a treat with extremely unique cocktails and extensive liquor selections. The food is solid, but only serves to compliment the drinks. Reservations are available but require payment. Try it in the afternoon or expect a wait. Don't try to go there with more than four people.
174 locals recommend
Canon
928 12th Ave
174 locals recommend
Named one of the best bars in the country by many magazines, Canon is a treat with extremely unique cocktails and extensive liquor selections. The food is solid, but only serves to compliment the drinks. Reservations are available but require payment. Try it in the afternoon or expect a wait. Don't try to go there with more than four people.
Italian restaurant and bar with live piano and singers periodically. Dark and cozy, good cocktails.
52 locals recommend
Vito's
927 9th Ave
52 locals recommend
Italian restaurant and bar with live piano and singers periodically. Dark and cozy, good cocktails.
Lovely bar in an old bank space.
24 locals recommend
Good Bar
240 2nd Ave S
24 locals recommend
Lovely bar in an old bank space.
Great venue in the heart of Capitol Hill.
168 locals recommend
Neumos
925 E Pike St
168 locals recommend
Great venue in the heart of Capitol Hill.
Live burlesque and variety shows, tucked under Pike Place Market.
47 locals recommend
Can Can Culinary Cabaret
95 Pine St
47 locals recommend
Live burlesque and variety shows, tucked under Pike Place Market.
Private rooms and public singing.
67 locals recommend
Rock Box
1603 Nagle Pl
67 locals recommend
Private rooms and public singing.
Clown-themed dive bar with another bar above it that opens on the weekends, and a room full of pinball machines. Fantastic.
53 locals recommend
Shorty's
2316 2nd Ave
53 locals recommend
Clown-themed dive bar with another bar above it that opens on the weekends, and a room full of pinball machines. Fantastic.
Excellent craft cocktail bar.
72 locals recommend
Rob Roy
2332 2nd Ave
72 locals recommend
Excellent craft cocktail bar.
Small venue for live music
108 locals recommend
The Crocodile
2505 1st Ave
108 locals recommend
Small venue for live music
Beautiful, huge room. Shows every night. Also has a location in SoDo, though it's inferior.
72 locals recommend
The Showbox
1426 1st Ave
72 locals recommend
Beautiful, huge room. Shows every night. Also has a location in SoDo, though it's inferior.
A really cute spot for locally-made ginger beer, which they will happily spike the flavors in many ways for you. We love the tropical flavors with rum from the frozen drink machines, and they'll even put some soft serve vanilla ice cream in there too. They serve a little bit of food too. Mostly things like cheese fries. Don't miss the mural by Stacey Rozich.
79 locals recommend
Rachel’s Ginger Beer
1610 12th Ave
79 locals recommend
A really cute spot for locally-made ginger beer, which they will happily spike the flavors in many ways for you. We love the tropical flavors with rum from the frozen drink machines, and they'll even put some soft serve vanilla ice cream in there too. They serve a little bit of food too. Mostly things like cheese fries. Don't miss the mural by Stacey Rozich.
Tiny super sexy '80s chic bar next to Stateside. Great bites too.
27 locals recommend
Foreign National
300 E Pike St
27 locals recommend
Tiny super sexy '80s chic bar next to Stateside. Great bites too.
Cozy bar with good food, very local spot with an old-timey vibe.
80 locals recommend
Neighbor Lady
1133 E Union St
80 locals recommend
Cozy bar with good food, very local spot with an old-timey vibe.
Excellent dive bar with ginger beer and moscow mules on tap (it's owned in part by Rachel Marshall of Rachel's Ginger Beer).
91 locals recommend
Montana
1506 E Olive Way
91 locals recommend
Excellent dive bar with ginger beer and moscow mules on tap (it's owned in part by Rachel Marshall of Rachel's Ginger Beer).
Neighborhood bar with solid food. Quirky atmosphere, some arcade games and a outdoor patio area.
102 locals recommend
Twilight Exit
2514 E Cherry St
102 locals recommend
Neighborhood bar with solid food. Quirky atmosphere, some arcade games and a outdoor patio area.
Solid western saloon in the heart of one of our favorite Seattle neighborhoods with shuffleboard table, cheap drinks and a few pinball games. Big enough for big groups, takes all kinds, but mostly the grittier end of folks.
31 locals recommend
9lb Hammer
6009 Airport Way S
31 locals recommend
Solid western saloon in the heart of one of our favorite Seattle neighborhoods with shuffleboard table, cheap drinks and a few pinball games. Big enough for big groups, takes all kinds, but mostly the grittier end of folks.
Dutch-themed '70s-style bar from the owner of Shorty's (in Belltown). Casual and easy. Try the Genever cocktails or the boozy slushes.
The Meyer
118 S Washington St
Dutch-themed '70s-style bar from the owner of Shorty's (in Belltown). Casual and easy. Try the Genever cocktails or the boozy slushes.
Local brewery, quiet and neighborhoody
100 locals recommend
Standard Brewing
2504 S Jackson St
100 locals recommend
Local brewery, quiet and neighborhoody
Charming wine bar in an old house with light, shareable bites on the little main drag of the Madrona neighborhood. Like the someliers and their wines, the cheesemonger will also give you an earful if you order the cheeseplate—they take their curation seriously. Patio seating for nice days.
104 locals recommend
Bottlehouse
1416 34th Ave
104 locals recommend
Charming wine bar in an old house with light, shareable bites on the little main drag of the Madrona neighborhood. Like the someliers and their wines, the cheesemonger will also give you an earful if you order the cheeseplate—they take their curation seriously. Patio seating for nice days.
Industrial chic winery and tasting room that overlooks Boeing Field. Grab a (cheap!) bottle and hang out upstairs and watch all the private jets and test planes take off. Unexpected spot for a winery!
19 locals recommend
Charles Smith Wines Jet City
1136 S Albro Pl
19 locals recommend
Industrial chic winery and tasting room that overlooks Boeing Field. Grab a (cheap!) bottle and hang out upstairs and watch all the private jets and test planes take off. Unexpected spot for a winery!
Great wine bar with little bites to accompany the serious pours. Tucked at the end of the Chophouse Row alley.
13 locals recommend
Bar Ferdinand
1424 11th Ave
13 locals recommend
Great wine bar with little bites to accompany the serious pours. Tucked at the end of the Chophouse Row alley.
If you're in the mood for a weird, secret Tokyo-vibe bar and restaurant, look no further.
8 locals recommend
Fort St. George
601 S King St
8 locals recommend
If you're in the mood for a weird, secret Tokyo-vibe bar and restaurant, look no further.
Cool artist group Electric Coffin just redesigned the Dynasty Room bar that's within an old Chinese restaurant in the International District. Worth a jaunt!
Four Seas Restaurant
714 South King Street
Cool artist group Electric Coffin just redesigned the Dynasty Room bar that's within an old Chinese restaurant in the International District. Worth a jaunt!
'70s camp bar serving solid mexican food. Replete with turntable, velvet paintings and comfy seats.
11 locals recommend
Dottie's Double Wide
9609 1/2 16th Ave SW
11 locals recommend
'70s camp bar serving solid mexican food. Replete with turntable, velvet paintings and comfy seats.
Specialty rum bar with a massive selection and all the classic ways one could drink rum. Satisfyingly transporting without being cheesy. The empanadas are solid, too!
56 locals recommend
Rumba
1112 Pike St
56 locals recommend
Specialty rum bar with a massive selection and all the classic ways one could drink rum. Satisfyingly transporting without being cheesy. The empanadas are solid, too!
This new humble pub is located right behind our house. They serve tasty cask beer and have friendly staff. You'll find quaint outdoor seating for people watching, rotating small pub bites and a large screen TV for sports (mostly soccer). It's a great last stop on your way home.
The Capercaillie
1315 East Jefferson Street
This new humble pub is located right behind our house. They serve tasty cask beer and have friendly staff. You'll find quaint outdoor seating for people watching, rotating small pub bites and a large screen TV for sports (mostly soccer). It's a great last stop on your way home.

Shopping

Exquisite, high end boutique for women and men. Features avant garde designers. They've just opened another location in SoHo in NYC.
57 locals recommend
Totokaelo
1523 10th Ave
57 locals recommend
Exquisite, high end boutique for women and men. Features avant garde designers. They've just opened another location in SoHo in NYC.
Men's clothing and accessories.
Hammer + Awl
1137 34th Ave
Men's clothing and accessories.
Men's and Women's clothing, accessories, and homewares store. Great for unique gifts.
46 locals recommend
Glasswing Shop
1525 Melrose Ave
46 locals recommend
Men's and Women's clothing, accessories, and homewares store. Great for unique gifts.
Upscale sneaker shop
11 locals recommend
Likelihood
2201 E Union St
11 locals recommend
Upscale sneaker shop
Starbucks cathedral of coffee roasting, great merchandise, and a Thom Douglas pizza joint is tucked in the side. Very beautiful and a touch Wonka.
425 locals recommend
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike St
425 locals recommend
Starbucks cathedral of coffee roasting, great merchandise, and a Thom Douglas pizza joint is tucked in the side. Very beautiful and a touch Wonka.
Flagship Filson store, gorgeously designed.
Filson
1741 1st Ave S
Flagship Filson store, gorgeously designed.
Fabulous large and local bookstore. Cafe in the back. Readings happen periodically.
243 locals recommend
The Elliott Bay Book Company
1521 10th Ave
243 locals recommend
Fabulous large and local bookstore. Cafe in the back. Readings happen periodically.
Fantastic alternative music shop. Punk, metal, grunge, etc. Support your local record store!
Singles Going Steady
2219 2nd Ave
Fantastic alternative music shop. Punk, metal, grunge, etc. Support your local record store!
Huge local music store. Vinyl, CDs, etc.
14 locals recommend
Everyday Music
1520 10th Ave
14 locals recommend
Huge local music store. Vinyl, CDs, etc.
Handcrafted wool felt baseball hats and clothing. Super cool.
Ebbets Field Flannels
Handcrafted wool felt baseball hats and clothing. Super cool.
Upscale shop with desserts, flowers, meats and some housewares. Also has a little cafe. Beautiful European-style space in our historic district.
67 locals recommend
The London Plane
300 Occidental Ave S
67 locals recommend
Upscale shop with desserts, flowers, meats and some housewares. Also has a little cafe. Beautiful European-style space in our historic district.
Fabulous locally made chocolates and caramels. Beautifully packaged. Reportedly President Obama's favorite candies.
20 locals recommend
Fran's Chocolates - Downtown
1325 1st Ave
20 locals recommend
Fabulous locally made chocolates and caramels. Beautifully packaged. Reportedly President Obama's favorite candies.
Curious little bookstore for nerdier types, very charming. Little cafe too.
179 locals recommend
Volunteer Park Cafe & Marketplace
1501 17th Ave E
179 locals recommend
Curious little bookstore for nerdier types, very charming. Little cafe too.
Fantastically curated shop with a Japanese design focus.
34 locals recommend
Kobo Shop & Gallery
604 S Jackson St
34 locals recommend
Fantastically curated shop with a Japanese design focus.
Comic shop tucked deep within the Market
Golden Age Collectables
Pike Street
Comic shop tucked deep within the Market
Great record store.
Silver Platters SoDo
2930 1st Ave S
Great record store.
Fantastic toy store in historic Seattle
Magic Mouse Toys
603 1st Ave
Fantastic toy store in historic Seattle
Leading indie comic publisher's public shop.
15 locals recommend
Fantagraphics Bookstore And Gallery
1201 S Vale St
15 locals recommend
Leading indie comic publisher's public shop.
Fashionable home goods and art pieces.
Michelle Dirkse Interior Design & Home Decor
1808 E Union St
Fashionable home goods and art pieces.
Vintage furniture and home accessory spot, curated mostly from schools, science labs and non-conventional housewear sources. Super special.
Space Oddity Vintage Furniture
5318 22nd Ave NW
Vintage furniture and home accessory spot, curated mostly from schools, science labs and non-conventional housewear sources. Super special.
Highly curated unique vintage shop, super thoughtful selections of delicate jewelry and art.
Curtis Steiner
5325 Ballard Ave NW
Highly curated unique vintage shop, super thoughtful selections of delicate jewelry and art.
Extensive and somewhat campy vintage mall. Lots of clothes, homegoods and other curios.
34 locals recommend
Fremont Vintage Mall
3419 Fremont Ave N
34 locals recommend
Extensive and somewhat campy vintage mall. Lots of clothes, homegoods and other curios.
Super expensive but super well-curated selection of women's clothing, jewelry, childrenswear, toys, books for all ages and generally lovely gifts. Beautiful store.
Flora And Henri
401 1st Ave S
Super expensive but super well-curated selection of women's clothing, jewelry, childrenswear, toys, books for all ages and generally lovely gifts. Beautiful store.
The first Nordstrom!
155 locals recommend
Nordstrom Rack
400 Pine St
155 locals recommend
The first Nordstrom!
Local chocolatier, delicious and beautifully designed.
Intrigue Chocolate Tasting Bar
157 S Jackson St
Local chocolatier, delicious and beautifully designed.
Insanely expensive bike culture store. Worth a gander even if you aren't a bike obsessive.
Rapha Seattle
301 E Pine St
Insanely expensive bike culture store. Worth a gander even if you aren't a bike obsessive.
Vintage, designer and local shops within a shop. Or just have a coffee in this great space.
Callus
323 1st Ave S
Vintage, designer and local shops within a shop. Or just have a coffee in this great space.
A new Whole Foods Market opened at the corner of Broadway and Madison.
359 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
2210 Westlake Ave
359 locals recommend
A new Whole Foods Market opened at the corner of Broadway and Madison.
High-end designer boutique, long-standing and beloved by a certain set.
6 locals recommend
Baby & Company
351 North Leadville Avenue
6 locals recommend
High-end designer boutique, long-standing and beloved by a certain set.

Sightseeing

Make sure to explore every floor of this Rem Koolhaas-designed library. It's a great place to explore or work. Stunning.
220 locals recommend
Seattle Public Library
1000 4th Ave
220 locals recommend
Make sure to explore every floor of this Rem Koolhaas-designed library. It's a great place to explore or work. Stunning.
Our market is a working place full of local food, crafts and small businesses. It might be touristy, but it's a special place. Make sure to explore the nooks and crannies of the place, there are lots of hidden alleys and lower levels. Home to the first Starbucks, Sur La Table, Beecher's Cheese, and Rachel's Ginger Beer locations—and many more. We recommend visiting in the morning before things get too crowded.
2311 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western Ave
2311 locals recommend
Our market is a working place full of local food, crafts and small businesses. It might be touristy, but it's a special place. Make sure to explore the nooks and crannies of the place, there are lots of hidden alleys and lower levels. Home to the first Starbucks, Sur La Table, Beecher's Cheese, and Rachel's Ginger Beer locations—and many more. We recommend visiting in the morning before things get too crowded.
Once the tallest building West of the Mississippi, this beautiful tower has a pretty charming new tourist experience. Enter at the general store and buy a ticket, and explore some historical installations to the original staffed elevators and ride to the top floor. An observation deck wraps around a speakeasy styled bar. Beautiful at sunset.
88 locals recommend
Smith Tower
506 2nd Ave
88 locals recommend
Once the tallest building West of the Mississippi, this beautiful tower has a pretty charming new tourist experience. Enter at the general store and buy a ticket, and explore some historical installations to the original staffed elevators and ride to the top floor. An observation deck wraps around a speakeasy styled bar. Beautiful at sunset.
The Space Needle just got a big facelift and has a lot of new features. We used to not recommend it, but we do now.
1748 locals recommend
Space Needle
400 Broad St
1748 locals recommend
The Space Needle just got a big facelift and has a lot of new features. We used to not recommend it, but we do now.

Arts & Culture

A small museum with a beautiful building, interesting shows, a simple cafe and a killer gift shop curated by cool local artists. Admission is always free!
229 locals recommend
Frye Art Museum
704 Terry Ave
229 locals recommend
A small museum with a beautiful building, interesting shows, a simple cafe and a killer gift shop curated by cool local artists. Admission is always free!
Breathtaking views of the Puget Sound are the backdrop to this hillside filled with extraordinary sculpture from international art stars. Free!
653 locals recommend
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western Ave
653 locals recommend
Breathtaking views of the Puget Sound are the backdrop to this hillside filled with extraordinary sculpture from international art stars. Free!
Fantastic art gallery, excellent curation. Many other galleries are nearby.
9 locals recommend
Greg Kucera Gallery
212 3rd Ave S
9 locals recommend
Fantastic art gallery, excellent curation. Many other galleries are nearby.
Great history of Seattle, surrounded by lovely lakefront park and boat docks.
357 locals recommend
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave N
357 locals recommend
Great history of Seattle, surrounded by lovely lakefront park and boat docks.
Recently redubbed MoPop, this Frank Gehry building houses exhibits about music in Seattle and Sci-Fi, along with traveling shows. Some of the music exhibit is interactive. Most of the collection is owned by founder and local billionaire Paul Allen. Take the monorail there from Westlake Center. It goes right through the building!
674 locals recommend
Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Ave N
674 locals recommend
Recently redubbed MoPop, this Frank Gehry building houses exhibits about music in Seattle and Sci-Fi, along with traveling shows. Some of the music exhibit is interactive. Most of the collection is owned by founder and local billionaire Paul Allen. Take the monorail there from Westlake Center. It goes right through the building!
Lovely museum in the heart of downtown. Great giftshop too!
1076 locals recommend
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union St
1076 locals recommend
Lovely museum in the heart of downtown. Great giftshop too!
Interesting museum in the International District that highlights the Asian experience in Seattle's history.
97 locals recommend
Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience
719 S King St
97 locals recommend
Interesting museum in the International District that highlights the Asian experience in Seattle's history.
A tiny, light-filled masterpiece by architect Stephen Holl on the Seattle University campus. Beautiful place for reflection and/or for architecture fans. The scale model of the chapel has been selected to become part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Open weekdays 7 am to 10 pm, with earlier evening hours on weekends. Go when there is light outside to watch the "gathering of the lights."
9 locals recommend
Chapel of Saint Ignatius
901 12th Ave
9 locals recommend
A tiny, light-filled masterpiece by architect Stephen Holl on the Seattle University campus. Beautiful place for reflection and/or for architecture fans. The scale model of the chapel has been selected to become part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Open weekdays 7 am to 10 pm, with earlier evening hours on weekends. Go when there is light outside to watch the "gathering of the lights."
Great art gallery which often features local talent. Make sure to check out the galleries upstairs too.
Linda Hodges Gallery
316 1st Ave S
Great art gallery which often features local talent. Make sure to check out the galleries upstairs too.
Great Seattle/NYC gallery
Winston Wachter Fine Art
203 Dexter Ave N
Great Seattle/NYC gallery
Super relevant artwork, well curated in a spacious gallery.
studio e gallery
609 S Brandon St
Super relevant artwork, well curated in a spacious gallery.
Small museum in a historic building in a glorious park.
162 locals recommend
Asian Art Museum (temporarily closed)
1400 E Prospect St
162 locals recommend
Small museum in a historic building in a glorious park.
One of the best curated art galleries in town, focused on installation art by emerging artists. Super cool. Hours can be odd, check if they are open.
Glassbox Gallery
831 Seattle Blvd S
One of the best curated art galleries in town, focused on installation art by emerging artists. Super cool. Hours can be odd, check if they are open.
Modern art museum at the University of Washington. Don't miss the James Turrell sky room.
72 locals recommend
Henry Art Gallery
Northeast 41st Street
72 locals recommend
Modern art museum at the University of Washington. Don't miss the James Turrell sky room.
If you find yourself on the East Side, get a culture fix at this well-curated art museum.
77 locals recommend
Bellevue Arts Museum
510 Bellevue Way NE
77 locals recommend
If you find yourself on the East Side, get a culture fix at this well-curated art museum.
Rotating artist residency in the heart of a fun neighborhood, call or visit site for visiting hours.
Oxbow
6118 12th Ave S
Rotating artist residency in the heart of a fun neighborhood, call or visit site for visiting hours.

Getting Around

The closest Link light rail station, connects to Airport, downtown, Capitol Hill and the University District. You can take the First Hill Streetcar up Jackson St., Uber or walk to our place.
24 locals recommend
International District/Chinatown Station
24 locals recommend
The closest Link light rail station, connects to Airport, downtown, Capitol Hill and the University District. You can take the First Hill Streetcar up Jackson St., Uber or walk to our place.
BMWs and Minis that can be picked up most places in Seattle and dropped off wherever you please. Download the app. reachnow.com
15 locals recommend
ReachNow - Car & Ride Sharing
15 locals recommend
BMWs and Minis that can be picked up most places in Seattle and dropped off wherever you please. Download the app. reachnow.com

Essentials

768 locals recommend
QFC
1401 Broadway
768 locals recommend
722 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison St
722 locals recommend
Upscale local grocery store.
98 locals recommend
Metropolitan Market Queen Anne (Uptown)
100 Mercer St
98 locals recommend
Upscale local grocery store.
Spic 'n Span Cleaners
359 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
2210 Westlake Ave
359 locals recommend
Basic manicure and pedicure spot.
Jolie Nails and Spa
714 12th Ave
Basic manicure and pedicure spot.
Upscale bodega with local goods, food and sundries. Locations around the city.
33 locals recommend
Cone & Steiner
532 19th Ave E
33 locals recommend
Upscale bodega with local goods, food and sundries. Locations around the city.
Venerable and unique, this massive Asian grocery store also has a food court, Japanese bookstore and other little shops tucked inside of it. Marvelous.
181 locals recommend
Uwajimaya
600 5th Ave S
181 locals recommend
Venerable and unique, this massive Asian grocery store also has a food court, Japanese bookstore and other little shops tucked inside of it. Marvelous.
Local drug store chain with lots of locations around the city.
103 locals recommend
Bartell Drugs
1407 Broadway
103 locals recommend
Local drug store chain with lots of locations around the city.
Massive nail salon, modern and clean. Serves champagne too.
7 locals recommend
Apollo Nails and Spa
605 15th Ave E
7 locals recommend
Massive nail salon, modern and clean. Serves champagne too.