Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Great food and ambiance. Recently honored as a top 10 new restaurant in the country. Also try sister restaurants, Boat Street Cafe and Walrus and Carpenter. Eat in the bar because it's cozier!
107 locals recommend
The Whale Wins
3506 Stone Way NGreat food and ambiance. Recently honored as a top 10 new restaurant in the country. Also try sister restaurants, Boat Street Cafe and Walrus and Carpenter. Eat in the bar because it's cozier!
mkt.
2108 N 55th StDelicious, walking distance
Joule
3506 Stone Way NSophisticated Korean influenced food, lovely space
A Muddy Cup Cafe' & Roastery
266 NE 45th StCute, funky coffee house 2 blocks away
Cheap eats 3 blocks away on 45th. Bring home either Mexican or barbecue from Pinky's next door.
73 locals recommend
Rancho Bravo Tacos
1001 E Pine StCheap eats 3 blocks away on 45th. Bring home either Mexican or barbecue from Pinky's next door.
Because a bowl of ramen is SO nice on a cold, rainy day and you gotta love the name.
16 locals recommend
Ramen Man
1616 N 45th StBecause a bowl of ramen is SO nice on a cold, rainy day and you gotta love the name.
Djan's Dining Thai Restaurant
264 NE 45th StTasty Thai a block and a half away
Kabul Afghan Cuisine
2301 N 45th StSomething a bit unusual
Musashi's
1400 N 45th StVery popular sushi joint. Always busy but does take out too
Guests from Portland (PO knows a good brunch) loved this place in Phinney Ridge. Very small so might be better to visit on a weekday.
143 locals recommend
The Fat Hen
1418 NW 70th StGuests from Portland (PO knows a good brunch) loved this place in Phinney Ridge. Very small so might be better to visit on a weekday.
Large, delicious pain au chocolate, bread and croissants nearby on Stone Way. Minimal seating options though at least now as they just opened.
49 locals recommend
Sea Wolf Bakers
3617 Stone Way NLarge, delicious pain au chocolate, bread and croissants nearby on Stone Way. Minimal seating options though at least now as they just opened.
Good barbecue. I tried th beef brisket which was tasty. You can eat in, no frills, or take out
35 locals recommend
RoRo BBQ
3620 Stone Way NGood barbecue. I tried th beef brisket which was tasty. You can eat in, no frills, or take out
Because I am currently craving a short rib bowl and it's only 10am!! Fun, lively, hip and NOISY dining room. The bar is quieter and you can eat there but it's small
113 locals recommend
Revel
401 North 36th StreetBecause I am currently craving a short rib bowl and it's only 10am!! Fun, lively, hip and NOISY dining room. The bar is quieter and you can eat there but it's small
Haven't tried but very popular, not expensive. It's on my list to try!
25 locals recommend
45th Stop N Shop & Poke Bar
2323 N 45th StHaven't tried but very popular, not expensive. It's on my list to try!
Kisaku Sushi
2101 N 55th StThis is a favorite of my friend Maki
Everything Else
Hiroki
2224 N 56th StOrange rolls, so light and delicious but only on the weekend after 9:30
Featured on Martha Stewart. Big thumbs up
25 locals recommend
Trophy Cupcakes & Party - Wallingford Center
1815 N 45th StFeatured on Martha Stewart. Big thumbs up
QFC
1401 BroadwayTypical grocery store for everyday needs
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StVery handy if you don't like to eat out OR cook
Whole Foods Market
1026 NE 64th StClose by!
Runs on Saturday mornings. One of the best in the city.
49 locals recommend
University District Farmers Market
5031 Chris Curtis WayRuns on Saturday mornings. One of the best in the city.
Neptune Theater
1303 NE 45th StAffordable live music
Landmark Guild 45th
2105 North 45th StreetGood films, walking distance
Very nice theater with reserved seating. Tuesday is ladies night, $5 for 2 or more.
47 locals recommend
AMC Seattle 10
4500 9th Ave NEVery nice theater with reserved seating. Tuesday is ladies night, $5 for 2 or more.
Wallingford Center
1815 N 45th StFun independent shops, Chutney's Indian Restaurant
Open Books A Poem Emporium
108 N 45th StWhere else but Seattle would you find an entire store devoted to poetry?
Sea Monster Lounge
2202 N 45th StLive music, mellow atmosphere
The Essential Baking Company
1604 N 34th StNice spot for breakfast and lunch.
Shopping
Paper Delights
Cool stuff, cards, etc.
Fainting Goat Gelato - Wallingford
2210 N 45th StGood gelato!
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StBeloved in the 'hood, unusual flavors
Drinks & Nightlife
Latona Pub
6423 Latona Ave NEGood burgers, fun but busy atmosphere, live music
Super close, fun, tasty, view, good people watching, VERY popular so go early because reservations are hard to get. A great oyster bar too.
172 locals recommend
Westward
2501 N Northlake WaySuper close, fun, tasty, view, good people watching, VERY popular so go early because reservations are hard to get. A great oyster bar too.
Organic, locally sourced. James Beard award winning chef Maria Hines.
44 locals recommend
Tilth Restaurant
1411 N 45th StOrganic, locally sourced. James Beard award winning chef Maria Hines.
Parks & Nature
The most popular park in Washington state, beautiful in any season, 2.9 mile paved path around the lake is wonderful and so close o my house. One of my favorite places!!
624 locals recommend
Green Lake
The most popular park in Washington state, beautiful in any season, 2.9 mile paved path around the lake is wonderful and so close o my house. One of my favorite places!!
Getting Around
Budget airport connection. Would need to uber from the station to my house or perhaps bus
60 locals recommend
Univ of Washington station
Budget airport connection. Would need to uber from the station to my house or perhaps bus