Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Smith
332 15th Ave EGreat food and cocktails
Liberty
517 15th Ave EGreat sushi and cocktails
The Wandering Goose
403 15th Ave EGreat food
Victrola Coffee & Art
411 15th Ave EGreat coffee shop
Cafe Presse
1117 12th AveGreat French food
Momiji
1522 12th AveGreat sushi
U:Don Fresh Japanese Noodle Station
1640 12th AveGreat udon noodles
Bar Melusine
1060 E Union StGreat oysters and fine food
Artusi
1535 14th AveGreat food
Spinasse
1531 14th AveGreat Italian food
Nue
1519 14th AveGreat street food from all over
Analog Coffee
235 Summit Ave ECool coffee shop
Tacos Chukis
219 Broadway EExcellent tacos
Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWAmazing French bakery
Kurt Farm Shop
1424 11th AveAmazing ice cream
Chop Shop Cafe & Bar
1424 11th AvenueGreat bar
Pettirosso Seattle
1101 E Pike StGreat food and nice little bar
Via Tribunali
317 W Galer StGreat wood fired pizza
Quinn's Pub
1001 E Pike StGreat food
Sitka and Spruce
1531 Melrose AveCute little bar in metrosexual market
Lower Bar Ferdinand
1531 Melrose AveGreat food
General Porpoise Doughnuts
401 1st Ave SAmazing donuts
Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar
1521 Melrose AveGo for oyster happy hour
Tavolàta Capitol Hill
501 E Pike StBest happy hour !!
Bar Vacilando
405 15th Ave ETacos Chukis
219 Broadway EMeet the Moon
120 Lakeside AveLittle Neon Taco
5600 Delridge Way SouthwestVendemmia
1126 34th AveAmazing restaurant (not on Capitol Hill though)
La Cocina Oaxaquena
1216 Pine StDin Tai Fung
600 Pine StDough Zone
7625 170th Ave NEStateside
300 E Pike StLark Restaurant
952 E Seneca StRamen Danbo
1222 E Pine StKizuki Ramen & Izakaya
4203 SW Alaska StBa Bar Restaurant
550 12th AvenueKedai Makan
1449 Bellevue AveXi'an Noodles
400 Pine StHarry's Fine Foods
601 Bellevue Ave EPurple Dot Cafe
515 Maynard Ave SDim sum/dumplings
Bonchon - First Hill
554 BroadwayKorean fried chicken
Bok a Bok
1427 10th AveIvar's Salmon House
401 NE Northlake WayBest fish n chips and amazing all you can eat Sunday Buffett!
Matcha Cafe Maiko
400 Pine StGan Bei
670 S Weller StBilliard Hoang
3220 S Hudson StAmazing Vietnamese food
Dick's Drive-In
115 Broadway ELocal drive-in burgers - maybe the best on earth!
Dacha Diner
1416 E Olive WayLost Lake Cafe & Lounge
1505 10th Ave24 hr. Hipster diner
Tallulah's
Great Mediterranean in a cool modern building
Single Shot
611 Summit Ave Eb~side foods
421 E Thomas StNice little spot for drinks and charcuterie
6 locals recommend
Cure Cocktail | Capitol Hill Bar & Charcuterie
1449 E Pine StNice little spot for drinks and charcuterie
Hana Restaurant
Classic sushi - nothing too special but always good
Rione XIII
401 15th Ave EOMEGA OUZERI
1529 14th AveGreat spot in historic seattle building - go upstairs
18 locals recommend
The Tin Table | Restaurant & Bar
915 E Pine StGreat spot in historic seattle building - go upstairs
Barrio Mexican Kitchen & Bar
1420 12th AveConsistent, classic Italian! Lovely little spot and always one if my faves in seattle !
53 locals recommend
Ristorante Machiavelli
1215 Pine StConsistent, classic Italian! Lovely little spot and always one if my faves in seattle !
Li'l Woody's
1211 Pine StOld school style burgers and shakes
Vito's
927 9th AveRe-vamped old school Italian restaurant/bar
The White Swan Public House
1001 Fairview Ave NSalt & Straw
714 East Pike StreetIce cream
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StCupcake Royale
1111 E Pike StThe Pink Door
1919 Post AlleyNot Capitol Hill but excellent Italian!
Le Panier
1902 Pike PlNot Capitol Hill but awesome little French bistro
Cafe Flora
2901 E Madison StCoastal Kitchen
429 15th Ave EIntermezzo Carmine
409 1st Ave SPioneer square cocktail spot
Maneki Restaurant
304 6th Ave SClassic sushi spot in ID (international district)
Classic sushi spot on lake union! I always do Omakase here!
9 locals recommend
I Love Sushi on Lake Union
1001 Fairview Ave NClassic sushi spot on lake union! I always do Omakase here!
Tsukushinbo
515 South Main StGreat “off the radar”Japanese cuisine!
Great food and nice little bar on pike! Good brunch spot too
20 locals recommend
Saint John's Bar and Eatery
719 East Pike StreetGreat food and nice little bar on pike! Good brunch spot too
Great spot for fresh juice, cold pressed juices, smoothies and healthy food!
23 locals recommend
juicebox café
1517 12th AveGreat spot for fresh juice, cold pressed juices, smoothies and healthy food!
Salumi
404 Occidental Ave SAmazing gourmet sandwiches in pioneer square
Bar Cantinetta
2811 E Madison StGreat view of lake Washington. Classic steak house fare.
50 locals recommend
Daniel's Broiler - Leschi
200 Lake Washington BlvdGreat view of lake Washington. Classic steak house fare.
This is quite a trek from Capitol Hill but really amazing seafood and excellent view of west facing Olympic mountain range views and Puget sound.
188 locals recommend
Ray's Boathouse
6049 Seaview Ave NWThis is quite a trek from Capitol Hill but really amazing seafood and excellent view of west facing Olympic mountain range views and Puget sound.
Elliott's Oyster House
1201 Alaskan WayClassic seafood fare with views!
Classic diner type restaurant in pike place market- with views !
12 locals recommend
The Athenian Seafood Restaurant and Bar
1517 Pike PlClassic diner type restaurant in pike place market- with views !
The Pink Door
1919 Post AlleyAmazing Italian in pike place market
Matt's in the Market
94 Pike StReally great seafood and northwest style food !
Maximilien Restaurant
81A Pike StLove this French restaurant in pike place market!
Cafe Campagne
1600 Post AlleyAnother great French restaurant in pike place market!
Really great French bakery in pike place. Their sandwiches are really great
100 locals recommend
Le Panier
1902 Pike PlReally great French bakery in pike place. Their sandwiches are really great
Kaname Izakaya and Shochu Bar
610 S Jackson StGreat low key spot in the international district
Métier Seattle
1017 E Union StCoffee and bike
Reckless Noodle House and Cocktails
2519 S Jackson StWing Central on the Ave
4524 University Way NENear pike place, trendy diner-esque spot.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rachel’s Ginger Beer
1610 12th AveGreat ginger beer bar
Linda's Tavern
707 East Pine StreetGood sort of dive bar
Pony
1221 E Madison StCoolest gay bar
Bar Sue
1407 14th AveNice gay friendly bar
Oddfellows Café + Bar
1525 10th AveGreat cafe
Speckled & Drake
1355 E Olive WayFavorite bar on Capitol hill quaint and inviting
Montana
1506 E Olive WayDive bar
Bait Shop
606 Broadway ECool bar on Broadway
Comet Tavern
922 E Pike StDive bar
Big Mario's Pizza
4350 Leary Way NWGreat pizza and dive bar
Pel Meni Dumpling Tzar
3518 Fremont Pl NGreat Russian dumplings and infused vodkas
Cha Cha Lounge
1013 E Pike StHavana
1010 E Pike StForeign National
300 E Pike StAwesome spot for cocktails
Neon Boots
2224 2nd AveBell town cool dive bar
The Hideout
1005 Boren AveGreat dark bar on first hill
Damn the Weather
116 1st Ave SGreat pioneer square bar (great food too)
The Mountaineering Club
4507 Brooklyn Ave NEAmazing bar on rooftop of university district hotel
Fort St. George
601 S King StAwesome dive bar with great Japanese comfort food!
Life On Mars
722 E Pike StGreat vinyl focused bar
Bathtub Gin & Co.
2205 2nd AveSpeakeasy style bar
Tavern Law
1406 12th AveSpeakeasy style bar
Knee High Stocking Co, Inc.
1356 E Olive WaySpeakeasy style bar
Sol Liquor Lounge
607 Summit Ave ENice little spot on a quiet street for cocktails
The Lookout
757 Bellevue Avenue EastCasual bar off the beaten path
Captain Blacks
129 Belmont Ave ECorvus and Company
601 Broadway EGreat little bar on broadway. Often have great DJ nights too
Still Liquor
1524 Minor AveMadison Pub
1315 E Madison StGay bar
Seattle Eagle
314 E Pike StGay bar
Canon
928 12th AveWhiskeys etc.
Canterbury Ale House
534 15th Ave EGreat classic bar on 15th
Belmont
518 East Pike StreetBarboza
925 E Pike StUnder NEUMOS live shows and DJ’s
Neumos
925 E Pike StLive Shows
Vito's
927 9th AveRe-vamped old school Italian restaurant/bar
Nacho Borracho
209 Broadway EYeti Bar
1833 BroadwayFavorite spot for an Indian beer and Indian bar snacks before jumping on the light rail!
Not on Capitol Hill but if you trek to pike place this is a classic cocktail/martini bar!
59 locals recommend
Zig Zag Cafe
1501 Western AveNot on Capitol Hill but if you trek to pike place this is a classic cocktail/martini bar!
Navy Strength
2505 2nd AvePioneer square bar
Good Bar
240 2nd Ave SPioneer square bar
Rob Roy
2332 2nd AveBelltown classic cocktail bar.
East Trading Company
514 E Pike StCan Can Culinary Cabaret
95 Pine StPike place cocktail bar
Everything Else
Asian Art Museum (temporarily closed)
1400 E Prospect StCool museum look for special exhibitions
Central Co-op
1600 E Madison StGreat health food and coop
Excellent market with Sitka and spruce, bar Ferdinand, calf and the kid cheese shop and more!
47 locals recommend
Melrose Market Studios
1532 Minor AveExcellent market with Sitka and spruce, bar Ferdinand, calf and the kid cheese shop and more!
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveTrader Joe's
1700 E Madison StGreat grocery store!
Shopping
Totokaelo
1523 10th AveBest seattle high fashion
Glasswing Shop
1525 Melrose AveGreat fashion boutique and home decor
STOCK & PANTRY
313 E Pine StAmazingly curated home goods, books and art.
Indian Summer
534 Summit Ave EGreat little vintage boutique
Chophouse Row
1424 11th AveHomestead Seattle
1215 Seneca StFurniture, rugs etc.
Blu Dot
401 E Pine StCool modern furniture
Wall of Sound
1205 East Pike StreetGreat little boutique record shop
Best record store in seattle hands down - it’s a trek from Capitol Hill but well worth it if you collect!
6 locals recommend
Daybreak Records
4323 Fremont Ave NBest record store in seattle hands down - it’s a trek from Capitol Hill but well worth it if you collect!
Pacific Galleries Antique Mall
241 S Lander StGreat antique mall
Kassie Keith Vintage Home and Curiosities
Curated antiques etc.
Kirk Albert Vintage Furnishings
5517 Airport Way SPeter Miller Architecture And Design Books
304 Alaskan Way SLikelihood
2201 E Union StHip sneakers etc.
Le Labo
921 E Pine StBoutique fragrance spot 💗
Kuhlman
2419 1st AveGreat fashion spot. Handmade jeans etc.
Sightseeing
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave EAlki Beach
Green Lake Park
7201 East Green Lake Dr NDiscovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdGolden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWPike Place Market
1531 Western AveWoodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave NZoo
Seattle Center
305 Harrison StSeattle Aquarium
Denny Blaine Park
200 Lake Washington Blvd ESwimming spot if it’s nice out
Madison Park Bakery
4214 E Madison StSwimming spot if it’s nice
Arboretum Waterfront Trail
Arboretum Waterfront TrailBill Speidel's Underground Tour
614 1st AvenueNeighborhoods
Great quaint neighborhood. Tons of great restaurants here too. Some of my favorite Japanese restaurants: Issian, Kozue, Kokkaku, Yorishiku, Mushasi’s, kisaku sushi, kamonegi, ramen man. Octopus bar and Al’s tavern are great dive bars!
29 locals recommend
Wallingford
Great quaint neighborhood. Tons of great restaurants here too. Some of my favorite Japanese restaurants: Issian, Kozue, Kokkaku, Yorishiku, Mushasi’s, kisaku sushi, kamonegi, ramen man. Octopus bar and Al’s tavern are great dive bars!
Ballard is awesome but a bit of a trek. So many new trendy restaurants it’s hard to name them all but walrus and carpentar, Sawyer and Ocho are some of my favorites. Hazlewood and Hotel Albatross (tiki-esque bar) are both awesome spots fir drinks. And Sunset Tavern and Tractor tavern are both great spots for live music. If you go on Sunday there is a fantastic farmers market on Ballard Avenue (historic part if Ballard)
261 locals recommend
Ballard
Ballard is awesome but a bit of a trek. So many new trendy restaurants it’s hard to name them all but walrus and carpentar, Sawyer and Ocho are some of my favorites. Hazlewood and Hotel Albatross (tiki-esque bar) are both awesome spots fir drinks. And Sunset Tavern and Tractor tavern are both great spots for live music. If you go on Sunday there is a fantastic farmers market on Ballard Avenue (historic part if Ballard)
Queen Anne is a wonderful older part of seattle. It’s divided into upper and lower Queen Anne. So many great spots up here as well. It’s a bit on the sleepier side though. My favorite spot for brunch is Toulouse Petit (or anytime). There’s also a few great little cocktail spots and other great restaurants like How to cook a Wolf.
62 locals recommend
Queen Anne Hill
Queen Anne is a wonderful older part of seattle. It’s divided into upper and lower Queen Anne. So many great spots up here as well. It’s a bit on the sleepier side though. My favorite spot for brunch is Toulouse Petit (or anytime). There’s also a few great little cocktail spots and other great restaurants like How to cook a Wolf.
Belltown is a great part of seattle. Just west of downtown. So many great bars and restaurants and shops it’s hard to mention them all. It gets pretty wild in the evening especially on Fridays and Saturdays. Cyclops is one of my favorite little bars (great classic bar food).
80 locals recommend
Belltown
Belltown is a great part of seattle. Just west of downtown. So many great bars and restaurants and shops it’s hard to mention them all. It gets pretty wild in the evening especially on Fridays and Saturdays. Cyclops is one of my favorite little bars (great classic bar food).
Historic part of seattle near the ferries. Quickly become trendy again. It used to just be sports bars but now it’s a great mix of galleries, shops/boutiques, trendy bars and restaurants, and sports bars/brew pubs. If you go in a first Thursday of the month galleries open up for ARTWALK!
270 locals recommend
Pioneer Square
Historic part of seattle near the ferries. Quickly become trendy again. It used to just be sports bars but now it’s a great mix of galleries, shops/boutiques, trendy bars and restaurants, and sports bars/brew pubs. If you go in a first Thursday of the month galleries open up for ARTWALK!
I love the international district. Need to do a separate guidebook for all the great restaurants and dim sum spots. But just go down and walk around it’s really wonderful. Uwajimaya is an awesome Asian focused grocery!
200 locals recommend
Seattle Chinatown-International District
I love the international district. Need to do a separate guidebook for all the great restaurants and dim sum spots. But just go down and walk around it’s really wonderful. Uwajimaya is an awesome Asian focused grocery!
Columbia City
Great neighborhood just above Capitol Hill and international district. Bar Del Corso and Homer are great restaurants. Dim sum house is a quaint little dumpling spot. And Clock-out lounge is one of the best spots for live bands (punk/indie/garage/everything!)
22 locals recommend
Beacon Hill
Great neighborhood just above Capitol Hill and international district. Bar Del Corso and Homer are great restaurants. Dim sum house is a quaint little dumpling spot. And Clock-out lounge is one of the best spots for live bands (punk/indie/garage/everything!)
University area. Some great Asian eats (especially Korean and Chinese). Best bars are flowers and mountaineering club! Take a stroll through the University of Washington campus it is gorgeous!
51 locals recommend
University District
University area. Some great Asian eats (especially Korean and Chinese). Best bars are flowers and mountaineering club! Take a stroll through the University of Washington campus it is gorgeous!
South lake union has really grown over the years and has become a great spot for food. I’d have to do a whole separate guidebook there are so many good spots. Taylor shellfish, Cuoco, serious biscuit, Re:public, flying fish, revel (modern Korean), tutta Bella, and white swan public house are some top picks for food and drink. Brave horse tavern, Sam’s tavern, and Feierabend are great taverns. Get a drink at Mbar for a fantastic city view!
149 locals recommend
South Lake Union
South lake union has really grown over the years and has become a great spot for food. I’d have to do a whole separate guidebook there are so many good spots. Taylor shellfish, Cuoco, serious biscuit, Re:public, flying fish, revel (modern Korean), tutta Bella, and white swan public house are some top picks for food and drink. Brave horse tavern, Sam’s tavern, and Feierabend are great taverns. Get a drink at Mbar for a fantastic city view!
Madrona
Central District
Leschi
Mount Baker
Georgetown
Awesome industrial area with. Lots of killer shops and bars!
Cool part of upper Capitol Hill towards downtown. Check out hotel sorrento, Vito’s, neon taco, or hide out.
7 locals recommend
First Hill
Cool part of upper Capitol Hill towards downtown. Check out hotel sorrento, Vito’s, neon taco, or hide out.
Great little neighborhood with some hidden gems and antique shops. Check out the Fremont Sunday market (flea market and crafts)
251 locals recommend
Fremont
Great little neighborhood with some hidden gems and antique shops. Check out the Fremont Sunday market (flea market and crafts)
Madison Park
Quiet neighborhood but has some great restaurants like: frank’s oyster house, June baby, salaré, wataru (best sushi in seattle!!)
12 locals recommend
Ravenna
Quiet neighborhood but has some great restaurants like: frank’s oyster house, June baby, salaré, wataru (best sushi in seattle!!)