Guidebook for Seattle
Arts & Culture
19th- & 20th-century works by American & European painters plus a range of rotating exhibitions.
229 locals recommend
Frye Art Museum
704 Terry Ave19th- & 20th-century works by American & European painters plus a range of rotating exhibitions.
This roomy space hosts special exhibits & a permanent collection of both current & classic artworks.
1072 locals recommend
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StThis roomy space hosts special exhibits & a permanent collection of both current & classic artworks.
Entertainment & Activities
Giant Ferris wheel offering climate-controlled gondolas & a bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks.
347 locals recommend
The Seattle Great Wheel
1301 Alaskan WayGiant Ferris wheel offering climate-controlled gondolas & a bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks.
Popular spot for families offers an underwater viewing dome, coral-reef tank, otters & a touch-tank.
390 locals recommend
Seattle Aquarium
Popular spot for families offers an underwater viewing dome, coral-reef tank, otters & a touch-tank.
Everything Else
Landmark daily market with covered stalls & shops where food producers sell their wares.
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveLandmark daily market with covered stalls & shops where food producers sell their wares.
Parks & Nature
Public park with a boardwalk & a pair of sculptures, plus views of the skyline & ships in drydock.
65 locals recommend
Seattle Waterfront
1401 Alaskan WayPublic park with a boardwalk & a pair of sculptures, plus views of the skyline & ships in drydock.
Food Scene
Casual family-owned Chinese restaurant serving dim sum, Peking duck, congee & other favorites.
41 locals recommend
Harbor City Restaurant
707 S King StCasual family-owned Chinese restaurant serving dim sum, Peking duck, congee & other favorites.
Local seafood institution serving traditional & specialty chowders in a counter-serve setting.
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveLocal seafood institution serving traditional & specialty chowders in a counter-serve setting.
Pacific Rim fare is served in this bustling & spacious restaurant with modern decor & high ceilings.
38 locals recommend
Wild Ginger
1401 3rd Ave
Pacific Rim fare is served in this bustling & spacious restaurant with modern decor & high ceilings.
Counter-serve chain with industrial-chic decor known for build-your-own pizza.
104 locals recommend
MOD Pizza
6010 15th Ave NWCounter-serve chain with industrial-chic decor known for build-your-own pizza.
Waterfront restaurant with a bay view known for its selection of oysters & sustainable seafood.
44 locals recommend
Elliott's Oyster House
1201 Alaskan WayWaterfront restaurant with a bay view known for its selection of oysters & sustainable seafood.
Popular spot for inventive Vietnamese cuisine & cocktails in an elegant, soothing setting.
110 locals recommend
Tamarind Tree
1036 S Jackson StPopular spot for inventive Vietnamese cuisine & cocktails in an elegant, soothing setting.
Established eatery serving traditional Sichuan cuisine, including many spicy dishes.
18 locals recommend
Sichuanese Cuisine
1048 S Jackson StEstablished eatery serving traditional Sichuan cuisine, including many spicy dishes.
Bustling source for traditional Taiwanese snacks, bubble tea & shaved ice in upbeat surrounds.
12 locals recommend
HardWok Cafe
1207 S Jackson StBustling source for traditional Taiwanese snacks, bubble tea & shaved ice in upbeat surrounds.
Plain Vietnamese eatery dishing up pho in a small, light-filled building shaped like a boat.
30 locals recommend
Phở Bắc Restaurant
1314 S Jackson StPlain Vietnamese eatery dishing up pho in a small, light-filled building shaped like a boat.
Simply adorned Asian eatery serving pork & tofu banh mi as well as traditional Vietnamese dishes.
Saigon Vietnam Deli
1200 S Jackson StSimply adorned Asian eatery serving pork & tofu banh mi as well as traditional Vietnamese dishes.
Behind this humble storefront diners discover a menu of Vietnamese fare including pho noodle soups.
45 locals recommend
Green Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant
418 8th Ave SBehind this humble storefront diners discover a menu of Vietnamese fare including pho noodle soups.
Longtime, open-late standby for dim sum & Chinese fare served on large tables with lazy Susans.
9 locals recommend
Honey Court Seafood Restaurant
516 Maynard Ave SLongtime, open-late standby for dim sum & Chinese fare served on large tables with lazy Susans.
At this Mongolian chain eatery, diners cook meat & vegetables in broth at the table.
14 locals recommend
Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot, Seattle 小肥羊
609 S Weller StAt this Mongolian chain eatery, diners cook meat & vegetables in broth at the table.
Cafe chain serving coffee drinks, milk tea & Asian desserts, including Vietnamese che.
6 locals recommend
Bambū Desserts & Drinks
516 7th Ave SCafe chain serving coffee drinks, milk tea & Asian desserts, including Vietnamese che.
Upscale Vietnamese fare & innovative cocktails served until late in a stylish, industrial setting.
237 locals recommend
Ba Bar Restaurant
550 12th AvenueUpscale Vietnamese fare & innovative cocktails served until late in a stylish, industrial setting.
Drinks & Nightlife
Wine bar with upscale small plates in a lofty modern space with a central wine tower & staircase.
135 locals recommend
Purple Cafe and Wine Bar
1225 4th AvenueWine bar with upscale small plates in a lofty modern space with a central wine tower & staircase.
Sightseeing
Bill Speidel's Underground Tour
614 1st AveTourist Attraction
Pier 55
1101 Alaskan WayTourist Attraction