Guidebook for Seattle

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Guidebook for Seattle

Food Scene

Classic pub fare in a kid-friendly space. Lots of beers on tap, happy hour, and sports on the TV. Casual.
21 locals recommend
Madrona Arms
1138 34th Ave
21 locals recommend
Classic pub fare in a kid-friendly space. Lots of beers on tap, happy hour, and sports on the TV. Casual.
Beautiful new restaurant that now ranks high among Seattle’s best Italian list. You will not be disappointed.
40 locals recommend
Vendemmia
1126 34th Ave
40 locals recommend
Beautiful new restaurant that now ranks high among Seattle’s best Italian list. You will not be disappointed.
Excellent pizza! Our favorite! We especially love the #4, the Charles, and the Lightnin’ Hopkins. Kids also love the meatballs. Family friendly, near Seward Park.
60 locals recommend
Flying Squirrel Pizza Co
4920 S Genesee St
60 locals recommend
Excellent pizza! Our favorite! We especially love the #4, the Charles, and the Lightnin’ Hopkins. Kids also love the meatballs. Family friendly, near Seward Park.
Upscale Ethan Stowell brasserie with the best steak frites around and excellent service.
71 locals recommend
Red Cow
1423 34th Ave
71 locals recommend
Upscale Ethan Stowell brasserie with the best steak frites around and excellent service.
Great local neighborhood hang out serving cupcakes and delicious Stumptown coffee. Grab a cappuccino before heading over to the playground with the kids, or where ever the day takes you.
163 locals recommend
Cupcake Royale
1111 E Pike St
163 locals recommend
Great local neighborhood hang out serving cupcakes and delicious Stumptown coffee. Grab a cappuccino before heading over to the playground with the kids, or where ever the day takes you.
New place! Great local following.
70 locals recommend
Fat's Chicken and Waffles
2726 E Cherry St
70 locals recommend
New place! Great local following.
One of our absolute favorites that we keep returning to. Some of the best Vietnamese fare and it’s consistently delicious. Killer happy hour, and our kids love the dim sum and waffle brunch.
115 locals recommend
Monsoon Seattle
615 19th Ave E
115 locals recommend
One of our absolute favorites that we keep returning to. Some of the best Vietnamese fare and it’s consistently delicious. Killer happy hour, and our kids love the dim sum and waffle brunch.
Seattle institution and Oprah favorite.
181 locals recommend
Ezell's Famous Chicken
501 E Jefferson St
181 locals recommend
Seattle institution and Oprah favorite.
Tasty and affordable take out.
33 locals recommend
Cherry Street Thai (Formerly known as Lotus Thai Cuisine)
2724 E Cherry St
33 locals recommend
Tasty and affordable take out.
Fun and casual neighborhood bbq joint. Check out the neighborhood hall of fame right next door.
11 locals recommend
The Barbeque Pit
1816 East Yesler Way
11 locals recommend
Fun and casual neighborhood bbq joint. Check out the neighborhood hall of fame right next door.
Our favorite Ethiopian restaurant. Within walking distance. Staff is very friendly.
24 locals recommend
Meskel Restaurant
2605 E Cherry St
24 locals recommend
Our favorite Ethiopian restaurant. Within walking distance. Staff is very friendly.
Another great cafe to explore while walking around the neighborhood. Good place to read or do a little work.
54 locals recommend
Cortona Cafe
2425 E Union St
54 locals recommend
Another great cafe to explore while walking around the neighborhood. Good place to read or do a little work.
We've enjoyed eating at Harvest Vine for nearly a decade. Always a great experience. Upscale menu.
77 locals recommend
The Harvest Vine
2701 E Madison St
77 locals recommend
We've enjoyed eating at Harvest Vine for nearly a decade. Always a great experience. Upscale menu.
We feel Nishino is the best Sushi in Seattle and go here as often as possible.
38 locals recommend
Nishino
3130 E Madison St
38 locals recommend
We feel Nishino is the best Sushi in Seattle and go here as often as possible.
Great breakfasts!
190 locals recommend
Skillet Diner
1400 E Union St
190 locals recommend
Great breakfasts!
European style cafe. So yummy. Stumptown coffee is next door.
188 locals recommend
Cafe Presse
1117 12th Ave
188 locals recommend
European style cafe. So yummy. Stumptown coffee is next door.
Great coffee.
130 locals recommend
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
1115 12th Ave
130 locals recommend
Great coffee.
In an old Madrona house, this is hands down the best breakfast in Seattle and a true neighborhood experience. We love the Bengal Benedict and pint-size mimosa's for brunch, and the Ruben for lunch.
113 locals recommend
Hi-Spot Cafe
1410 34th Ave
113 locals recommend
In an old Madrona house, this is hands down the best breakfast in Seattle and a true neighborhood experience. We love the Bengal Benedict and pint-size mimosa's for brunch, and the Ruben for lunch.
Friendly neighborhood restaurant serving home-style comfort food with live music almost nightly.
52 locals recommend
St. Clouds
52 locals recommend
Friendly neighborhood restaurant serving home-style comfort food with live music almost nightly.
Great neighborhood cafe with delicious, fresh, local food. Near Volunteer Park.
179 locals recommend
Volunteer Park Cafe & Marketplace
1501 17th Ave E
179 locals recommend
Great neighborhood cafe with delicious, fresh, local food. Near Volunteer Park.
New addition to Capitol Hill from restauranteur Erika Burke. Seasonal Pacific Northwest cuisine in a very cool refurbished space on 11th Avenue known as Chop House Row.
9 locals recommend
Chop Shop Cafe & Bar
1424 11th Avenue
9 locals recommend
New addition to Capitol Hill from restauranteur Erika Burke. Seasonal Pacific Northwest cuisine in a very cool refurbished space on 11th Avenue known as Chop House Row.
Chef Stuart Lane continueds to produce some of the best Italian food in Seattle. The little sister of mainstay Spinasse, Artusi is the bar next door with a refined dinner menu and craft cocktails.
23 locals recommend
Artusi
1535 14th Ave
23 locals recommend
Chef Stuart Lane continueds to produce some of the best Italian food in Seattle. The little sister of mainstay Spinasse, Artusi is the bar next door with a refined dinner menu and craft cocktails.
One of our top three favorite restaurants in Seattle. The Korean/French menu is amazing but we always go back to the steak tartare, rice cakes, and the short rib steak.
129 locals recommend
Joule
3506 Stone Way N
129 locals recommend
One of our top three favorite restaurants in Seattle. The Korean/French menu is amazing but we always go back to the steak tartare, rice cakes, and the short rib steak.
Sister restaurant to Joule, Revel is a great place for lunch if you're in Fremont. The short rib rice bowl is delicious.
113 locals recommend
Revel
401 North 36th Street
113 locals recommend
Sister restaurant to Joule, Revel is a great place for lunch if you're in Fremont. The short rib rice bowl is delicious.
Worth the wait at lunchtime when this tiny Italian spot is packed. Choose a few pasta dishes and a carafe of house wine to share, delicious.
58 locals recommend
Il Corvo
217 James St
58 locals recommend
Worth the wait at lunchtime when this tiny Italian spot is packed. Choose a few pasta dishes and a carafe of house wine to share, delicious.
Flowers, pastries, and delicious fresh and local food from Matt Dillon in a gorgeous space in recently revived Pioneer Square. Reason enough to go to Pioneer Square.
66 locals recommend
The London Plane
300 Occidental Ave S
66 locals recommend
Flowers, pastries, and delicious fresh and local food from Matt Dillon in a gorgeous space in recently revived Pioneer Square. Reason enough to go to Pioneer Square.
Known for its pizzas, cooked in the wood fired oven in the back, they also have small plates - antipasti, seasonal salads, mussels in white wine, & a slow braised pork shoulder. Go early.
159 locals recommend
Bar del Corso
3057 Beacon Ave S
159 locals recommend
Known for its pizzas, cooked in the wood fired oven in the back, they also have small plates - antipasti, seasonal salads, mussels in white wine, & a slow braised pork shoulder. Go early.
Delicious, fresh Northwest fare in a beautiful, airy space in Capitol Hill.
49 locals recommend
Lark Restaurant
952 E Seneca St
49 locals recommend
Delicious, fresh Northwest fare in a beautiful, airy space in Capitol Hill.
A Capitol Hil mainstay and local favorite, Oddfellows is a great place to stop for lunch with friends and have a cocktail.
184 locals recommend
Oddfellows Café + Bar
1525 10th Ave
184 locals recommend
A Capitol Hil mainstay and local favorite, Oddfellows is a great place to stop for lunch with friends and have a cocktail.
It started as a mobile food truck and recently expanded to the shores of Elliott Bay in West Seattle. Amazing views of the Seattle skyline & the best Hawaiian-Korean food you’ll ever have.
232 locals recommend
Marination Ma Kai
1660 Harbor Ave SW
232 locals recommend
It started as a mobile food truck and recently expanded to the shores of Elliott Bay in West Seattle. Amazing views of the Seattle skyline & the best Hawaiian-Korean food you’ll ever have.
You won’t find a single person in Seattle who doesn’t love Marination. It started as a mobile food truck, then expanded to this tiny brick and mortar spot in Capitol Hill. Great for take-out.
32 locals recommend
Marination Station
1412 Harvard Ave
32 locals recommend
You won’t find a single person in Seattle who doesn’t love Marination. It started as a mobile food truck, then expanded to this tiny brick and mortar spot in Capitol Hill. Great for take-out.
You may be unfamiliar with the flavors of Lebanon and Syria, but you don’t know what you’re missing. Order all the Mezze Plates and some delicious items from the grill and you will leave happy.
116 locals recommend
Mamnoon
1508 Melrose Ave
116 locals recommend
You may be unfamiliar with the flavors of Lebanon and Syria, but you don’t know what you’re missing. Order all the Mezze Plates and some delicious items from the grill and you will leave happy.
Amazing seafood and oysters in beautiful waterfront venue. Go early after visiting Gas Works to grab a seat by the fire pit and enjoy raw oysters with a view of Lake Union. One of our favorites.
172 locals recommend
Westward
2501 N Northlake Way
172 locals recommend
Amazing seafood and oysters in beautiful waterfront venue. Go early after visiting Gas Works to grab a seat by the fire pit and enjoy raw oysters with a view of Lake Union. One of our favorites.
Raw oyster bar - need we say more? We love our oysters in the Northwest, and this is the place to taste lots of local varieties.
150 locals recommend
Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar
1521 Melrose Ave
150 locals recommend
Raw oyster bar - need we say more? We love our oysters in the Northwest, and this is the place to taste lots of local varieties.
Seattle Met’s 2015 Restaurant of the Year, it's the talk of the town. Crispy duck fresh rolls, chili cumin pork ribs, soy glazed beef short ribs, & marinated black cod are standouts. Beautiful decor.
85 locals recommend
Stateside
300 E Pike St
85 locals recommend
Seattle Met’s 2015 Restaurant of the Year, it's the talk of the town. Crispy duck fresh rolls, chili cumin pork ribs, soy glazed beef short ribs, & marinated black cod are standouts. Beautiful decor.
Vietnamese street food and craft cocktails with the most beautiful bar. Go for lunch or dinner and get the vermicelli bowl.
237 locals recommend
Ba Bar Restaurant
550 12th Avenue
237 locals recommend
Vietnamese street food and craft cocktails with the most beautiful bar. Go for lunch or dinner and get the vermicelli bowl.
Beautiful restaurant situated above Pike Place Market, a perfect place for lunch or dinner. Fresh local food from the market, classic, modern Northwest fare and a great representation of NW cuisine.
78 locals recommend
Matt's in the Market
94 Pike St
78 locals recommend
Beautiful restaurant situated above Pike Place Market, a perfect place for lunch or dinner. Fresh local food from the market, classic, modern Northwest fare and a great representation of NW cuisine.
Great little cafe featuring delicious made-to-order juices and salads. Our favorites are the ginger beet and turmeric gold juices, and the winter vegetable bowl and citrus salad.
23 locals recommend
juicebox café
1517 12th Ave
23 locals recommend
Great little cafe featuring delicious made-to-order juices and salads. Our favorites are the ginger beet and turmeric gold juices, and the winter vegetable bowl and citrus salad.
Our favorite restaurant in Georgetown. Fantastic Mexican food, delicious Margaritas (the tamarind is our favorite), and great service. Go for lunch and then browse all of the nearby antique stores.
100 locals recommend
Fonda La Catrina
5905 Airport Way S
100 locals recommend
Our favorite restaurant in Georgetown. Fantastic Mexican food, delicious Margaritas (the tamarind is our favorite), and great service. Go for lunch and then browse all of the nearby antique stores.
This is the best pizza DELIVERY in the area.
229 locals recommend
Pagliacci Pizza
1614 W Dravus St
229 locals recommend
This is the best pizza DELIVERY in the area.
If you are down on the waterfront, Ivar's is a Seattle institution. Go for lunch after hitting the aquarium, order fish n' chips and watch the ferries come in and out. Best of the touristy options.
26 locals recommend
Ivar's Acres of Clams
1001 Alaskan Way
26 locals recommend
If you are down on the waterfront, Ivar's is a Seattle institution. Go for lunch after hitting the aquarium, order fish n' chips and watch the ferries come in and out. Best of the touristy options.
Fantastic little deli on Bainbridge Island. A fun outing for the whole family - take a ferry ride over to the island, walk around and grab lunch at Hitchcock.
31 locals recommend
Hitchcock Deli
6003 12th Ave S
31 locals recommend
Fantastic little deli on Bainbridge Island. A fun outing for the whole family - take a ferry ride over to the island, walk around and grab lunch at Hitchcock.
Great coffee shop in Georgetown.
27 locals recommend
All City Coffee
1205 S Vale St
27 locals recommend
Great coffee shop in Georgetown.
One of the best coffee shops in Seattle, serving a variety of coffee from around the world. Made with lots of love by incredibly friendly baristas - how refreshing is that?! Beautiful pour overs.
76 locals recommend
Milstead & Co.
754 N 34th St
76 locals recommend
One of the best coffee shops in Seattle, serving a variety of coffee from around the world. Made with lots of love by incredibly friendly baristas - how refreshing is that?! Beautiful pour overs.
Delicious thai food in the heart of Madrona, eat-in or take-out. We especially love the fresh rolls, larb gai, and divine beef.
33 locals recommend
Naam Thai Cuisine
1404 34th Ave
33 locals recommend
Delicious thai food in the heart of Madrona, eat-in or take-out. We especially love the fresh rolls, larb gai, and divine beef.
Hand-crafted Japanese restaurant with a lovely courtyard. Beautiful sushi, rolls, and omakase prepared from great Northwest ingredients. Fun space, delicious food.
170 locals recommend
Momiji
1522 12th Ave
170 locals recommend
Hand-crafted Japanese restaurant with a lovely courtyard. Beautiful sushi, rolls, and omakase prepared from great Northwest ingredients. Fun space, delicious food.
Hip ramen shop which is a local branch of a Tokyo chain, with modern steel-&-wood surrounds in Capitol Hill.
104 locals recommend
Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya
4203 SW Alaska St
104 locals recommend
Hip ramen shop which is a local branch of a Tokyo chain, with modern steel-&-wood surrounds in Capitol Hill.
Standard Tokyo style ramen shop, good for kids.
7 locals recommend
boom noodle
1121 E Pike St
7 locals recommend
Standard Tokyo style ramen shop, good for kids.
The wildly popular Taiwanese-based dumpling chain known far and wide for its Shanghai-style soup dumplings & noodles. DELICIOUS. Always a wait, go early and shop while you wait.
205 locals recommend
Din Tai Fung
2621 NE 46th St
205 locals recommend
The wildly popular Taiwanese-based dumpling chain known far and wide for its Shanghai-style soup dumplings & noodles. DELICIOUS. Always a wait, go early and shop while you wait.
In the warmer months, enjoy a bite and a glass of wine on the beautiful rooftop dining area, surrounded by an edible garden.
91 locals recommend
Terra Plata
1501 Melrose Ave
91 locals recommend
In the warmer months, enjoy a bite and a glass of wine on the beautiful rooftop dining area, surrounded by an edible garden.
New Leschi restaurant on the waterfront from the owners of Barrio and Purple Cafe - a very welcome addition to the neighborhood. Kid-friendly.
90 locals recommend
Meet the Moon
120 Lakeside Ave
90 locals recommend
New Leschi restaurant on the waterfront from the owners of Barrio and Purple Cafe - a very welcome addition to the neighborhood. Kid-friendly.
Get your coffee fix while strolling along Lake Washington. A local meeting spot for cyclists before departing for their rides, usually around Mercer Island or the south end of the lake.
550 locals recommend
Starbucks
1912 Pike Pl
550 locals recommend
Get your coffee fix while strolling along Lake Washington. A local meeting spot for cyclists before departing for their rides, usually around Mercer Island or the south end of the lake.
Family friendly burger joint serving up some amazing burgers. Vegan and gluten free options, kid-friendly.
27 locals recommend
Two Doors Down
2332 E Madison St
27 locals recommend
Family friendly burger joint serving up some amazing burgers. Vegan and gluten free options, kid-friendly.
Seattle's favorite fast food burger joint. Perfect for late night cravings.
337 locals recommend
Dick's Drive-In
115 Broadway E
337 locals recommend
Seattle's favorite fast food burger joint. Perfect for late night cravings.
Doughnuts for days.
55 locals recommend
General Porpoise Doughnuts
401 1st Ave S
55 locals recommend
Doughnuts for days.

Drinks & Nightlife

Located in a cozy old Seatte house, it’s the perfect space to “dwell, drink and be well”. Our favorite wine bar with an outdoor patio, great wine and great selection of small plates. Amazing service.
104 locals recommend
Bottlehouse
1416 34th Ave
104 locals recommend
Located in a cozy old Seatte house, it’s the perfect space to “dwell, drink and be well”. Our favorite wine bar with an outdoor patio, great wine and great selection of small plates. Amazing service.
Beer hall with 50 beers on tap! Kid-friendly, hipster-friendly. Check out the website for the calendar of food trucks. We especially love the New Orleans food from the "Where Ya At Matt" food truck.
182 locals recommend
Chuck's Hop Shop & Kegs to go
2001 E Union St
182 locals recommend
Beer hall with 50 beers on tap! Kid-friendly, hipster-friendly. Check out the website for the calendar of food trucks. We especially love the New Orleans food from the "Where Ya At Matt" food truck.
Made to order cocktails in the secret speakeasy upstairs.
112 locals recommend
Tavern Law
1406 12th Ave
112 locals recommend
Made to order cocktails in the secret speakeasy upstairs.
Grungy tavern and music venue.
39 locals recommend
Comet Tavern
922 E Pike St
39 locals recommend
Grungy tavern and music venue.
Small intimate restaurant. Great for romantic date!
95 locals recommend
Spinasse
1531 14th Ave
95 locals recommend
Small intimate restaurant. Great for romantic date!
Family-owned and kid-friendly craft brewery in Fremont. Great beers in a fun setting with indoor and outdoor seating. The Interurban IPA is our favorite.
277 locals recommend
Fremont Brewing Company
1050 N 34th St
277 locals recommend
Family-owned and kid-friendly craft brewery in Fremont. Great beers in a fun setting with indoor and outdoor seating. The Interurban IPA is our favorite.
Local dive bar just a short walk from the house.
80 locals recommend
Neighbor Lady
1133 E Union St
80 locals recommend
Local dive bar just a short walk from the house.
One of our all time favorite bars. Top-notch craft cocktails, the perfect and dare I say, slightly glamorous, spot to catch up with friends.
44 locals recommend
The Hideout
1005 Boren Ave
44 locals recommend
One of our all time favorite bars. Top-notch craft cocktails, the perfect and dare I say, slightly glamorous, spot to catch up with friends.
Neighborhood dive bar with an outdoor patio and pinball machines.
102 locals recommend
Twilight Exit
2514 E Cherry St
102 locals recommend
Neighborhood dive bar with an outdoor patio and pinball machines.
Classic Seattle tavern in the heart of Capitol Hill. Local scene.
103 locals recommend
Linda's Tavern
707 East Pine Street
103 locals recommend
Classic Seattle tavern in the heart of Capitol Hill. Local scene.
Iconic 1950's bar and lounge with great cocktails and live music most nights.
52 locals recommend
Vito's
927 9th Ave
52 locals recommend
Iconic 1950's bar and lounge with great cocktails and live music most nights.

Shopping

Amazing little shop with a selection of jewelry and accessories unmatched in Seattle, featuring unique pieces. Erica, the friendly owner, will help you find the perfect subtle or statement piece.
9 locals recommend
Hitchcock Madrona
34th Avenue
9 locals recommend
Amazing little shop with a selection of jewelry and accessories unmatched in Seattle, featuring unique pieces. Erica, the friendly owner, will help you find the perfect subtle or statement piece.
Excellent bicycle repair. Friendly and the affordable.
11 locals recommend
20/20 Cycle
2020 E Union St
11 locals recommend
Excellent bicycle repair. Friendly and the affordable.
Not just your standard votive holder, glassybabies are a Seattle favorite (we have several in the house!). You can watch the glassblowers in action in the hot shop, and 10% of all sales go to charity.
20 locals recommend
glassybaby madrona
3406 E Union St
20 locals recommend
Not just your standard votive holder, glassybabies are a Seattle favorite (we have several in the house!). You can watch the glassblowers in action in the hot shop, and 10% of all sales go to charity.
This beautiful boutique stocks “modern equipment for the American Man”. Great selection of men’s clothing and accessories with a focus on craftsmanship - perfect place to find a gift for your guy.
Hammer + Awl
1137 34th Ave
This beautiful boutique stocks “modern equipment for the American Man”. Great selection of men’s clothing and accessories with a focus on craftsmanship - perfect place to find a gift for your guy.
The most exquisite women’s consignment shop in Seattle, featuring amazing finds and some high-end designer gems. Run by the sweetest husband and wife duo around.
Driftwood Consignment
1135 34th Ave
The most exquisite women’s consignment shop in Seattle, featuring amazing finds and some high-end designer gems. Run by the sweetest husband and wife duo around.
After your meal at the London Plane, head around the block to E Smith Mercantile for a fine selection of men’s clothing and accessories and a secret bar with craft cocktails in the back.
19 locals recommend
E. Smith Mercantile
208 1st Avenue South
19 locals recommend
After your meal at the London Plane, head around the block to E Smith Mercantile for a fine selection of men’s clothing and accessories and a secret bar with craft cocktails in the back.
REI's flagship store and the best place to get outfitted for your next outdoor adventure.
90 locals recommend
REI
222 Yale Ave N
90 locals recommend
REI's flagship store and the best place to get outfitted for your next outdoor adventure.
Great spot to find new, reclaimed and Mid-Century inspired furniture.
Area 51
401 E Pine St
Great spot to find new, reclaimed and Mid-Century inspired furniture.
In case you haven't heard, marijuana is now legal in Washington. Voted Seattle's #1 pot shop, just a short walk from the house. Just don't smoke inside :)
79 locals recommend
Uncle Ike's Central District Marijuana Dispensary
2310 E Union St
79 locals recommend
In case you haven't heard, marijuana is now legal in Washington. Voted Seattle's #1 pot shop, just a short walk from the house. Just don't smoke inside :)
Beautiful boutique featuring designers such as 3.1 Phillip Lim, Rachel Comey and Isabel Marant.
57 locals recommend
Totokaelo
1523 10th Ave
57 locals recommend
Beautiful boutique featuring designers such as 3.1 Phillip Lim, Rachel Comey and Isabel Marant.
Contemporary clothing store for men and women that features independent designers from around the globe. Shopping tip: Spend $100 and get free shipping anywhere in the U.S.
Veridis
1205 E Pike St
Contemporary clothing store for men and women that features independent designers from around the globe. Shopping tip: Spend $100 and get free shipping anywhere in the U.S.
Featuring home goods like wall art, mirrors, furniture, decorative accents, clocks, candles and more.
15 locals recommend
Retrofit Home
1103 E Pike St
15 locals recommend
Featuring home goods like wall art, mirrors, furniture, decorative accents, clocks, candles and more.
Next to Oddfellows, this great little boutique sells only U.S.-sourced, milled, and made inventory that includes sustainable home wares, crafty gifts, kids goods, handmade bags and jewelry.
NUBE
1527 10th Ave
Next to Oddfellows, this great little boutique sells only U.S.-sourced, milled, and made inventory that includes sustainable home wares, crafty gifts, kids goods, handmade bags and jewelry.
One of my absolute favorites in Capitol Hill, featuring retail clothing, furniture, plants and other home goods. Beautiful store next to Taylor Shellfish.
46 locals recommend
Glasswing Shop
1525 Melrose Ave
46 locals recommend
One of my absolute favorites in Capitol Hill, featuring retail clothing, furniture, plants and other home goods. Beautiful store next to Taylor Shellfish.
Beautiful lingerie and one-of-a-kind women's swimsuits.
Salua Lingerie
2809 East Madison Street
Beautiful lingerie and one-of-a-kind women's swimsuits.
The place to find your next favorite pair of sneakers.
BAIT
915 E Pike St
The place to find your next favorite pair of sneakers.
Beautiful home goods and food items like local honey and salt.
Salt House Mercantile
2812 E Madison St
Beautiful home goods and food items like local honey and salt.

Everything Else

Nearby low cost grocery store for essentials.
61 locals recommend
Grocery Outlet
1126 Martin Luther King Jr Way
61 locals recommend
Nearby low cost grocery store for essentials.
Fun and convenient local movie house. Great for a show after dinner.
128 locals recommend
Central Cinema
1411 21st Ave
128 locals recommend
Fun and convenient local movie house. Great for a show after dinner.
Fantastic smoothies!
17 locals recommend
Healeo
1520 15th Ave
17 locals recommend
Fantastic smoothies!
Local distillery is a fun visit.
11 locals recommend
OOLA Distillery
4755 12th Ave S
11 locals recommend
Local distillery is a fun visit.
The Asian Art Museum is a beautiful space, located in the heart of Volunteer Park. Directly across the entrance are beautiful views of downtown, a perfect spot to watch the sun set over the city.
162 locals recommend
Asian Art Museum (temporarily closed)
1400 E Prospect St
162 locals recommend
The Asian Art Museum is a beautiful space, located in the heart of Volunteer Park. Directly across the entrance are beautiful views of downtown, a perfect spot to watch the sun set over the city.
No reason to miss your barre workout while traveling. Sarah Rose and Datza are the best instructors.
13 locals recommend
barre3
1404 12th Ave
13 locals recommend
No reason to miss your barre workout while traveling. Sarah Rose and Datza are the best instructors.
Clothing optional beach- not for everyone, but if bathing in the buff is your jam, this is the place.
28 locals recommend
Denny Blaine Park
200 Lake Washington Blvd E
28 locals recommend
Clothing optional beach- not for everyone, but if bathing in the buff is your jam, this is the place.
Sometimes clothing optional, and off of what looks like a short dead-end street is actually a hidden waterfront park surrounded by multi million dollar homes. Not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
10 locals recommend
Howell Park and Beach
1740 Howell Pl
10 locals recommend
Sometimes clothing optional, and off of what looks like a short dead-end street is actually a hidden waterfront park surrounded by multi million dollar homes. Not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
Family friendly waterfront park with a beach and swimming platform in Lake Washington. Can get crowded on hot summer weekends.
50 locals recommend
Madrona Park
853 Lake Washington Blvd S
50 locals recommend
Family friendly waterfront park with a beach and swimming platform in Lake Washington. Can get crowded on hot summer weekends.
Long beach in West Seattle with fantastic views of Seattle. You can drive or take the water taxi over from pier 50.
865 locals recommend
Alki Beach
865 locals recommend
Long beach in West Seattle with fantastic views of Seattle. You can drive or take the water taxi over from pier 50.
Enjoy watching the parade of boats passing through as the locks' water levels are adjusted to allow their safe passage. Watch the salmon jump the fish ladder as they pass between fresh and salt water.
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th St
774 locals recommend
Enjoy watching the parade of boats passing through as the locks' water levels are adjusted to allow their safe passage. Watch the salmon jump the fish ladder as they pass between fresh and salt water.
One of Seattle's best mani-pedi shops conveniently located in Madison Park.
Frenchy's Day Spa
3131 E Madison St
One of Seattle's best mani-pedi shops conveniently located in Madison Park.
Great mani-pedi's and great service at a reasonable price. A local's favorite.
Hoa salon
Great mani-pedi's and great service at a reasonable price. A local's favorite.
Sandy beach and swimming spot for kids and families in the summer.
43 locals recommend
Madrona Beach
853 Lake Washington Blvd
43 locals recommend
Sandy beach and swimming spot for kids and families in the summer.

Arts & Culture

Fun concert venue.
168 locals recommend
Neumos
925 E Pike St
168 locals recommend
Fun concert venue.
Wonderful sit-down music venue/lounge with drinks and delicious dinner service from well-known Wild Ginger Restaurant upstairs.
95 locals recommend
The Triple Door
216 Union St
95 locals recommend
Wonderful sit-down music venue/lounge with drinks and delicious dinner service from well-known Wild Ginger Restaurant upstairs.
Hidden gem of a museum, free to the public. It's small size makes it easy for kids to navigate, and make sure you take in all 140 paintings packed tightly and covering the walls of the Frye Salon
229 locals recommend
Frye Art Museum
704 Terry Ave
229 locals recommend
Hidden gem of a museum, free to the public. It's small size makes it easy for kids to navigate, and make sure you take in all 140 paintings packed tightly and covering the walls of the Frye Salon
Seattle's largest museum, the SAM is downtown and has great permanent Native American collection among others. Check the website for the current exhibit. Great gift shop and restaurant as well.
1072 locals recommend
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union St
1072 locals recommend
Seattle's largest museum, the SAM is downtown and has great permanent Native American collection among others. Check the website for the current exhibit. Great gift shop and restaurant as well.
Contemporary pop-culture museum founded by Paul Allen, designed by Frank Gehry.
674 locals recommend
Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Ave N
674 locals recommend
Contemporary pop-culture museum founded by Paul Allen, designed by Frank Gehry.
Dale Chihuly, a Seattle local, and his glass sculptures are known worldwide. The Chihuly Garden and Glass is a permanent exhibit at the Seattle Center and definitely worth visiting.
723 locals recommend
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison St
723 locals recommend
Dale Chihuly, a Seattle local, and his glass sculptures are known worldwide. The Chihuly Garden and Glass is a permanent exhibit at the Seattle Center and definitely worth visiting.
Fantastic flight museum that kids and adults will enjoy.
433 locals recommend
The Museum of Flight
9404 E Marginal Way S
433 locals recommend
Fantastic flight museum that kids and adults will enjoy.
Landmark music venue with big name shows.
155 locals recommend
Paramount Theatre
911 Pine St
155 locals recommend
Landmark music venue with big name shows.

Essentials

Good small market for milk, beer, wine and snacks.
6 locals recommend
Madrona Market & Deli
3309 E Union St
6 locals recommend
Good small market for milk, beer, wine and snacks.
Looking for fresh dungeness crab? King Chinook Salmon? Kumomoto, Penn Cove, or Quilcene oysters? This is the place. Seattle insider tip.
11 locals recommend
Mutual Fish Co
2335 Rainier Ave S
11 locals recommend
Looking for fresh dungeness crab? King Chinook Salmon? Kumomoto, Penn Cove, or Quilcene oysters? This is the place. Seattle insider tip.
Amazing Asian speciality grocery store - you can easily spend all morning perusing the amazing goods. Great for fresh fish & perfectly thinly sliced beef for your shabu shabu dinner. A Seattle staple.
181 locals recommend
Uwajimaya
600 5th Ave S
181 locals recommend
Amazing Asian speciality grocery store - you can easily spend all morning perusing the amazing goods. Great for fresh fish & perfectly thinly sliced beef for your shabu shabu dinner. A Seattle staple.

Entertainment & Activities

The neighborhood playground for all the kids of Madrona - always busy, always fun.
6 locals recommend
Madrona Playground
917 E Spring St
6 locals recommend
The neighborhood playground for all the kids of Madrona - always busy, always fun.
Best ice cream in Seattle with a little shop right in the heat of Madrona. You can smell the waffle cones from down the street. We love their salted carmel & balsamic strawberry flavors.
85 locals recommend
Molly Moon's
4822 Rainier Ave S
85 locals recommend
Best ice cream in Seattle with a little shop right in the heat of Madrona. You can smell the waffle cones from down the street. We love their salted carmel & balsamic strawberry flavors.
Great park with a kids playground and wading pool in the summertime. Don't miss the Conservatory where you can find orchids, fern, cacti, and carnivorous plants. It's a little local treasure.
563 locals recommend
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave E
563 locals recommend
Great park with a kids playground and wading pool in the summertime. Don't miss the Conservatory where you can find orchids, fern, cacti, and carnivorous plants. It's a little local treasure.
Great aquarium for the whole family to enjoy. Our kids love the aquarium, lunch at nearby Ivar's, and a ride on the Great Wheel.
390 locals recommend
Seattle Aquarium
390 locals recommend
Great aquarium for the whole family to enjoy. Our kids love the aquarium, lunch at nearby Ivar's, and a ride on the Great Wheel.
A wonderful place to spend time with kids. Lots of rotating exhibits, an IMAX theatre, and a tropical butterfly house. Grab lunch at the Armory - the fanciest found court you've ever seen - delicious.
271 locals recommend
Pacific Science Center
200 2nd Ave N
271 locals recommend
A wonderful place to spend time with kids. Lots of rotating exhibits, an IMAX theatre, and a tropical butterfly house. Grab lunch at the Armory - the fanciest found court you've ever seen - delicious.
Hands-on maritime museum in South Lake Union. Rent classic boat, or watch the kids play in the boat pond. Also a great splash pad for kids to run around and cool off on a hot summer day.
101 locals recommend
The Center for Wooden Boats
1010 Valley St
101 locals recommend
Hands-on maritime museum in South Lake Union. Rent classic boat, or watch the kids play in the boat pond. Also a great splash pad for kids to run around and cool off on a hot summer day.
The Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) at South Lake Union Park. Great for families.
357 locals recommend
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave N
357 locals recommend
The Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) at South Lake Union Park. Great for families.