Guidebook for Seattle
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Cal Anderson Park
1635 11th AvenueGreat Park to go hang out, and enjoy the sunshine.
A very iconic part of Seattle. From here you see gorgeous views of the skyline, as well as the beauty that Gas Works is. You can walk to the Fremont Troll from here as well.
860 locals recommend
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayA very iconic part of Seattle. From here you see gorgeous views of the skyline, as well as the beauty that Gas Works is. You can walk to the Fremont Troll from here as well.
Great park to visit. Has a green house you can wander through, and you can climb the tower and check out the views from there.
563 locals recommend
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave EGreat park to visit. Has a green house you can wander through, and you can climb the tower and check out the views from there.
Food Scene
One of my favorite bar/restaurants in my hood. It was voted top 10 (ranked #2) of best bar design. It gets crowded though, so make sure you make a reservation.
44 locals recommend
Single Shot
611 Summit Ave EOne of my favorite bar/restaurants in my hood. It was voted top 10 (ranked #2) of best bar design. It gets crowded though, so make sure you make a reservation.
Stateside
300 E Pike StGreat for dinner and drinks. Beautiful space, beautiful food.
Up the stairs from Ray's Boathouse, Ray's Cafe is a cheaper, but still delectable version of the Boathouse. The views are stunning. It's hard to get to, but worth the view.
38 locals recommend
Ray's Cafe
6049 Seaview Ave NWUp the stairs from Ray's Boathouse, Ray's Cafe is a cheaper, but still delectable version of the Boathouse. The views are stunning. It's hard to get to, but worth the view.
Great for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Their back patio area is my favorite in this city.
184 locals recommend
Oddfellows Café + Bar
1525 10th AveGreat for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Their back patio area is my favorite in this city.
Just a store-front, this Malaysian food is great for something to grab on the way back to my apartment, or to take to the bar next door, Montana, another favorite.
133 locals recommend
Kedai Makan
1449 Bellevue AveJust a store-front, this Malaysian food is great for something to grab on the way back to my apartment, or to take to the bar next door, Montana, another favorite.
Great Coffee shop. They have tons of seating, including balcony seating on the second floor.
29 locals recommend
Bauhaus Coffee
414 E Pine StGreat Coffee shop. They have tons of seating, including balcony seating on the second floor.
Another great coffee shop not far from the apartment. Simple, and beautiful.
76 locals recommend
Analog Coffee
235 Summit Ave EAnother great coffee shop not far from the apartment. Simple, and beautiful.
Great cafe not far from the apartment. Simple, but delectable menu, full bar, and coffee. They also have outdoor service.
17 locals recommend
Cafe Barjot
711 Bellevue Ave EGreat cafe not far from the apartment. Simple, but delectable menu, full bar, and coffee. They also have outdoor service.
Their food, the aesthetic, the libations are all great here. 15th avenue is full of great shops and restaurants.
137 locals recommend
Smith
332 15th Ave ETheir food, the aesthetic, the libations are all great here. 15th avenue is full of great shops and restaurants.
Take the ferry to Bainbridge. This restaurant is a pleasant walk from the ferry, and the food is fantastic. Make sure to check out return ferry times for your return trip. Worth the trek.
48 locals recommend
Hitchcock
129 Winslow Way ETake the ferry to Bainbridge. This restaurant is a pleasant walk from the ferry, and the food is fantastic. Make sure to check out return ferry times for your return trip. Worth the trek.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place for apertif's. Meat and cheese here is to die for, and their drink menu is great.
6 locals recommend
Cure Cocktail | Capitol Hill Bar & Charcuterie
1449 E Pine StGreat place for apertif's. Meat and cheese here is to die for, and their drink menu is great.
If you are looking for an intimate lounge type place for a cocktail, I recommend this bar. It has a great ambiance, and on Sunday nights, they have live music.
15 locals recommend
The Upstairs
2209 2nd AveIf you are looking for an intimate lounge type place for a cocktail, I recommend this bar. It has a great ambiance, and on Sunday nights, they have live music.
One of my favorite bars in Seattle. The staff are the best part. Nautical themed, this bar is aesthetically pleasing. Grab drinks here before heading into The Walrus and The Carpenter next door.
23 locals recommend
Barnacle
4743 Ballard Ave NWOne of my favorite bars in Seattle. The staff are the best part. Nautical themed, this bar is aesthetically pleasing. Grab drinks here before heading into The Walrus and The Carpenter next door.
Great dive-like bar. Make sure you find a seat, and get some food from Kedai next door. They will text you when your food is ready. Stelle, the manager will take great care of you.
91 locals recommend
Montana
1506 E Olive WayGreat dive-like bar. Make sure you find a seat, and get some food from Kedai next door. They will text you when your food is ready. Stelle, the manager will take great care of you.
The food is only okay. The view is phenomenal, and is necessary for just hanging out and having a drink.
50 locals recommend
The Lookout
757 Bellevue Avenue EastThe food is only okay. The view is phenomenal, and is necessary for just hanging out and having a drink.
Great wine bar just as you leave Pike Place Market. Chris, the manager, is great. The place itself is gorgeous, and sitting outside in Post Alley, is a great experience.
16 locals recommend
The Tasting Room
1924 Post AlleyGreat wine bar just as you leave Pike Place Market. Chris, the manager, is great. The place itself is gorgeous, and sitting outside in Post Alley, is a great experience.