Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
A La Bonne Franquette
1421 31st Avenue South French cuisine
Heyday
1372 31st Ave S American (New), Burgers
That's Amore Italian Cafe
1425 31st Ave S Italian, Pizza
Humble Pie
525 Rainier Ave S Pizza
Shiro trained with famous sushi chef Jiro and this restaurant is his latest venture. It's great if you really love sushi. Try for omakase at the bar.
50 locals recommend
Sushi Kashiba
86 Pine StShiro trained with famous sushi chef Jiro and this restaurant is his latest venture. It's great if you really love sushi. Try for omakase at the bar.
Ba Bar Restaurant
550 12th AvenueThis is a must go if you like Vietnamese food.
QED Coffee
1418 31st Ave SGreat neighborhood place for an espresso!
If you really want to see what a deconstructed latte is all about. May not be the best place if you just want drip :)
17 locals recommend
Slate Coffee Roasters
602 2nd AveIf you really want to see what a deconstructed latte is all about. May not be the best place if you just want drip :)
If you love coffee and nerding out this is the place to go. Read a book on programming, internet of things or just any disciple of engineering, so you can finish putting together that robot this is the place to go.
179 locals recommend
Volunteer Park Cafe & Marketplace
1501 17th Ave EIf you love coffee and nerding out this is the place to go. Read a book on programming, internet of things or just any disciple of engineering, so you can finish putting together that robot this is the place to go.
Quinn's Pub
1001 E Pike StLegit Gastropub. Start here then go to any one of the nearby bars.
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StI think it's the best ice cream in Seattle :)
Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar
1521 Melrose AveIf you like oysters, you need to go here.
Check out the happy hour, but show up early since they don't take reservations.
246 locals recommend
The Walrus and the Carpenter
4743 Ballard Ave NWCheck out the happy hour, but show up early since they don't take reservations.
Portage Bay Cafe - South Lake Union
391 Terry Ave NGreat pizza, but really you should go for the biscuits in the morning.
41 locals recommend
Serious Pie & Biscuit
401 Westlake Ave NGreat pizza, but really you should go for the biscuits in the morning.
Din Tai Fung
2621 NE 46th StSome of the best dumplings in town. Expect a wait.
Red Cow
1423 34th AveLittle Uncle
1523 E Madison StReally good thai food.
The best Thai food in Seattle. Be prepared for waiting with UW students. Better for smaller groups.
55 locals recommend
Thai Tom
4543 University Way NEThe best Thai food in Seattle. Be prepared for waiting with UW students. Better for smaller groups.
Broadcast Coffee Roasters
1918 E Yesler WayEzell's Famous Chicken
501 E Jefferson StThe best fried chicken in Seattle.
Tsukushinbo
515 South Main StGreat Japanese Restaurant!
Daniel's Broiler - Leschi
200 Lake Washington BlvdSteak and view, what else do you need?
Fat's Chicken and Waffles
2726 E Cherry StChicken and Waffles
Started as a food truck, then went brick and mortar. Great savory food.
190 locals recommend
Skillet Diner
1400 E Union StStarted as a food truck, then went brick and mortar. Great savory food.
Texas style bbq from a Texan who wanted to do it right in Seattle.
16 locals recommend
Jack's BBQ - SoDo
3924 Airport Way STexas style bbq from a Texan who wanted to do it right in Seattle.
Bar del Corso
3057 Beacon Ave SGreat pizza.
Great Mexican food in Georgetown. Check out some of the nearby bars after dinner.
100 locals recommend
Fonda La Catrina
5905 Airport Way SGreat Mexican food in Georgetown. Check out some of the nearby bars after dinner.
Paseo Fremont
4225 Fremont Ave NCuban sandwiches at their best.
Great for delivery. It's a bit of a wait, but way better than dominoes.
229 locals recommend
Pagliacci Pizza
1614 W Dravus StGreat for delivery. It's a bit of a wait, but way better than dominoes.
Middle Eastern cuisine. Sit down is more classy, but try the take out window if you want something more casual.
116 locals recommend
Mamnoon
1508 Melrose AveMiddle Eastern cuisine. Sit down is more classy, but try the take out window if you want something more casual.
Owned by Mario Batali's family. Go there for lunch a little early as they close when they run out. If they have gnocchi make sure to eat it there and don't take it to go.
45 locals recommend
Salumi
404 Occidental Ave SOwned by Mario Batali's family. Go there for lunch a little early as they close when they run out. If they have gnocchi make sure to eat it there and don't take it to go.
My favorite place to get bagels. If they have Shakshuna, get it! And don't forget to do the crossword puzzle to slow things down.
52 locals recommend
Eltana
1538 12th AveMy favorite place to get bagels. If they have Shakshuna, get it! And don't forget to do the crossword puzzle to slow things down.
Volunteer Park Cafe & Marketplace
1501 17th Ave EThe group dining table is tons of fun.
Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWSuper good pastries!
El Gaucho
2200 Western AveGreat steaks and classic atmostphere.
Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya
4203 SW Alaska StGet the garlic ramen.
The breakfast here is delicious. A small place, so be prepared to wait for a seat.
92 locals recommend
The Wandering Goose
403 15th Ave EThe breakfast here is delicious. A small place, so be prepared to wait for a seat.
Parks & Nature
Great place to take a run or a nice walk and conversation with coffee in hand.
624 locals recommend
Green Lake
Great place to take a run or a nice walk and conversation with coffee in hand.
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdDon't forget to visit the lighthouse!
A great place for a walk. If you have time the Japanese Gardens should not be passed up.
313 locals recommend
Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
2300 Arboretum Dr EA great place for a walk. If you have time the Japanese Gardens should not be passed up.
Great neighborhood park on Queen Anne. Great view of downtown. If you like to see wedding parties getting their photos taken go here.
881 locals recommend
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrGreat neighborhood park on Queen Anne. Great view of downtown. If you like to see wedding parties getting their photos taken go here.
For an escape from downtown head west to see one of the great beaches in Seattle.
42 locals recommend
Alki Point Lighthouse
For an escape from downtown head west to see one of the great beaches in Seattle.
If you like boats and salmon it's a great free way to see the nations busiest "through". Make sure to go when the salmon are in the ladders. http://www.ballardlocks.org/questions.html
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StIf you like boats and salmon it's a great free way to see the nations busiest "through". Make sure to go when the salmon are in the ladders. http://www.ballardlocks.org/questions.html
Great outdoor scultptures and art installations. Best part is it's free! http://seattleartmuseum.org/visit/olympic-sculpture-park
653 locals recommend
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveGreat outdoor scultptures and art installations. Best part is it's free! http://seattleartmuseum.org/visit/olympic-sculpture-park
After getting a coffee from QED walk through the park down to Lake Washington. You'll pass a community garden on the way :)
23 locals recommend
Colman Park
1740 Lake Washington Blvd SAfter getting a coffee from QED walk through the park down to Lake Washington. You'll pass a community garden on the way :)
Mount Baker Beach
2205 Lake Washington Blvd SMadison Park Bakery
4214 E Madison StGet a great view of the city and maybe even fly a kite from the hill.
860 locals recommend
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayGet a great view of the city and maybe even fly a kite from the hill.
Sightseeing
Visit iconic Pike Place Market with fellow tourists and locals alike. Watch out for flying fish and check out gum alley. Spend the afternoon wandering the shops and stalls and the evening at one of the great restaurants with a waterfront view.
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveVisit iconic Pike Place Market with fellow tourists and locals alike. Watch out for flying fish and check out gum alley. Spend the afternoon wandering the shops and stalls and the evening at one of the great restaurants with a waterfront view.
Bruce Lee and Brandon Lee Grave Sites
1554 15th Ave EPay your respects to a legend.
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthHuge troll holding a car (all underneath a bridge)!?
Entertainment & Activities
Get your daily dose of science. Great place for children for adventure and learning. Afterwards take a nice walk around the grounds to enjoy the Seattle Center parks, fountains and art. If you love glass, then check out the Chihuly exhibit.
271 locals recommend
Pacific Science Center
200 2nd Ave NGet your daily dose of science. Great place for children for adventure and learning. Afterwards take a nice walk around the grounds to enjoy the Seattle Center parks, fountains and art. If you love glass, then check out the Chihuly exhibit.
Not really a park per se, but a ferris wheel on the downtown waterfront with great views!
347 locals recommend
The Seattle Great Wheel
1301 Alaskan WayNot really a park per se, but a ferris wheel on the downtown waterfront with great views!
If you have an interest in boats this place if fun. Rent a boat or volunteer!
101 locals recommend
The Center for Wooden Boats
1010 Valley StIf you have an interest in boats this place if fun. Rent a boat or volunteer!
If you want to try your hand at indoor bouldering this is the best gym in town. The staff is very helpful and friendly.
56 locals recommend
Seattle Bouldering Project
900 Poplar Pl SIf you want to try your hand at indoor bouldering this is the best gym in town. The staff is very helpful and friendly.
See our almost escape artist octopus! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/05/octopus-escape-seattle-aquarium-video_n_6807704.html
390 locals recommend
Seattle Aquarium
See our almost escape artist octopus! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/05/octopus-escape-seattle-aquarium-video_n_6807704.html
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave NEmerald City Trapeze Arts
2702 6th Ave SSign up for their first time flyer class!
Kayak rental. Check out Lake Union or the Arboretum. Once you are done visit the restaurant for some great food.
168 locals recommend
Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat StKayak rental. Check out Lake Union or the Arboretum. Once you are done visit the restaurant for some great food.
Take the chocolate factory tour. If you love chocolate it's a must see.
201 locals recommend
Theo Chocolate
3400 Phinney Ave NTake the chocolate factory tour. If you love chocolate it's a must see.
Cafe Mox
5105 Leary Ave NWIt's a bar for playing board games!
Cinerama
2100 4th Ave"Seattle's most epic movie theatre"
Home of Seattle's Ultimate IMAX Experience.
31 locals recommend
PACCAR and Boeing IMAX Theaters at Pacific Science Center
200 2nd Ave NHome of Seattle's Ultimate IMAX Experience.
Canoe and rowboat rentals. If you are adventorous, cross the cut and visit the arboretum.
44 locals recommend
University of Washington Waterfront Activities Center (WAC)
3710 Montlake Blvd NECanoe and rowboat rentals. If you are adventorous, cross the cut and visit the arboretum.
Arts & Culture
Seattle Rep
155 Mercer StTry and check out the final fantasy symphony if it's currently playing. The Seattle symphony is internationally recognized as being adventurous and innovative in it's programming, so you'll be sure to find something you like.
100 locals recommend
Benaroya Hall
200 University StTry and check out the final fantasy symphony if it's currently playing. The Seattle symphony is internationally recognized as being adventurous and innovative in it's programming, so you'll be sure to find something you like.
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StExperience Music Project
A music museum for all.
Dedicated to the preservation of Asian Pacific American culture and history.
97 locals recommend
Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience
719 S King StDedicated to the preservation of Asian Pacific American culture and history.
Henry Art Gallery
Northeast 41st StreetThe Museum of Flight
9404 E Marginal Way SDon't miss this if you love flight.
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NDrinks & Nightlife
This is more of a beer store with taps than a bar. With over 50 taps and many many more bottles and cans you will be hard pressed to not find something you look. Many evenings food trucks are in the parking lot. http://www.chuckscd.com/
182 locals recommend
Chuck's Hop Shop & Kegs to go
2001 E Union StThis is more of a beer store with taps than a bar. With over 50 taps and many many more bottles and cans you will be hard pressed to not find something you look. Many evenings food trucks are in the parking lot. http://www.chuckscd.com/
Canon
928 12th AveIf you love cocktails it's a must visit.
Tavern Law
1406 12th AveTry to get the secret room upstairs!
Many great beers on tap and they even have a map room where you can plan your next outdoor adventure!
19 locals recommend
The Noble Fir
5316 Ballard Ave NWMany great beers on tap and they even have a map room where you can plan your next outdoor adventure!
Huge new brewery on Capitol Hill. Try one or all of their many locally brewed beers. Great for large groups. You are welcome to bring your own food!
92 locals recommend
Optimism Brewing Company
1158 BroadwayHuge new brewery on Capitol Hill. Try one or all of their many locally brewed beers. Great for large groups. You are welcome to bring your own food!
If you love vintage video games and beer then this is the spot for you. Play some old pin ball machines or street fight arcade machines .... so much fun.
55 locals recommend
Add-A-Ball
315 N 36th StIf you love vintage video games and beer then this is the spot for you. Play some old pin ball machines or street fight arcade machines .... so much fun.
Rock Box
1603 Nagle PlMost fun karaoke place in Seattle!
Cure Cocktail | Capitol Hill Bar & Charcuterie
1449 E Pine StStandard Brewing
2504 S Jackson St Sitting on the patio is awesome during a nice day :)
Shopping
Pacific Place
600 Pine St2nd location for the store, but they did a great job combing the old feel with the style of the new Capitol Hill location.
243 locals recommend
The Elliott Bay Book Company
1521 10th Ave2nd location for the store, but they did a great job combing the old feel with the style of the new Capitol Hill location.
If you have the time make an appointment with a personal stylist. Highly experienced and know what they are doing.
155 locals recommend
Nordstrom Rack
400 Pine StIf you have the time make an appointment with a personal stylist. Highly experienced and know what they are doing.
QFC
1401 BroadwayParking is above the store.
Whole Foods Market
2210 Westlake AveValidated parking beneath the store.
PCC Community Markets - Columbia City
3610 S Edmunds StA local cooperative market.
Uwajimaya
600 5th Ave SAsian grocery store
Central Co-op
1600 E Madison StTrader Joe's
1700 E Madison StThe Palm Room
5336 Ballard Ave NWA plant store for those who love succulents.