Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Tiny hole-in-the-wall open-kitchen concept that makes for not an inexpensive evening, but one you'll remember!
49 locals recommend
mkt.
2108 N 55th StTiny hole-in-the-wall open-kitchen concept that makes for not an inexpensive evening, but one you'll remember!
Glass ceiling in high spaced setting on Greenlake with plenty of TVs make it perfect place to catch a drink, brunch, happy hour and the game!
71 locals recommend
Shelter Lounge
7110 East Green Lake Dr NGlass ceiling in high spaced setting on Greenlake with plenty of TVs make it perfect place to catch a drink, brunch, happy hour and the game!
Kozue
1608 N 45th StGood solid sushi priced right!
Truly one of (there are others) the better pizzerias nearby with truly well made thin crust pizza.
65 locals recommend
Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria - Wallingford
4411 Stone Way NTruly one of (there are others) the better pizzerias nearby with truly well made thin crust pizza.
Excellent... did I mention, "excellent" pasta with good neighborhood cozy feel with "excellent" wines and cocktails.
56 locals recommend
Cantinetta
3650 Wallingford Ave NExcellent... did I mention, "excellent" pasta with good neighborhood cozy feel with "excellent" wines and cocktails.
Pomerol
127 N 36th StAmazing menu that mixes Northwest & French cuisine.
Westward
2501 N Northlake WayStunning views of downtown over Lk. Union but book ahead!
Rumor is Oprah used to have their chicken flown in from Seattle... all I can tell you it's even more finger lickin' than others!
181 locals recommend
Ezell's Famous Chicken
501 E Jefferson StRumor is Oprah used to have their chicken flown in from Seattle... all I can tell you it's even more finger lickin' than others!
Truly one of the greats - not only their macaroons and cakes but their breads and sandwiches are amazing.
489 locals recommend
Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWTruly one of the greats - not only their macaroons and cakes but their breads and sandwiches are amazing.
Sea Wolf Bakers
3617 Stone Way NGreat bread. Period.
Cool off-beaten-path with outdoor courtyard and good tapas. Great for a drink and a bite.
59 locals recommend
Manolin
3621 Stone Way NCool off-beaten-path with outdoor courtyard and good tapas. Great for a drink and a bite.
Good food and well-stocked bar - just off the Burke Gilman trail. For negroni lovers, they have a nitro bubbly version.
10 locals recommend
Thackeray Café & Bar
3400 Stone Way NGood food and well-stocked bar - just off the Burke Gilman trail. For negroni lovers, they have a nitro bubbly version.
Drinks & Nightlife
Burgundian Bistro
2253 N 56th StChicken & Waffles!
Technically more of a pub - children are welcome in the table area. Excellent taps, food and trivia night Tuesdays
26 locals recommend
Murphy's Pub
1928 N 45th StTechnically more of a pub - children are welcome in the table area. Excellent taps, food and trivia night Tuesdays
Another sunny day spot that's worth the wait for patio in the picnic tables.
61 locals recommend
Little Water Cantina
2865 Eastlake Ave EAnother sunny day spot that's worth the wait for patio in the picnic tables.
Nearby walking-distance live music venue with some surprisingly good acts depending on the night.
57 locals recommend
Sea Monster Lounge
2202 N 45th StNearby walking-distance live music venue with some surprisingly good acts depending on the night.
Essentials
Very closely located, very well stocked grocery store with an organic section and Starbucks upstairs.
768 locals recommend
QFC
1401 BroadwayVery closely located, very well stocked grocery store with an organic section and Starbucks upstairs.
Solid old-school pharmacy for those emergency first-aid or pharmacy items.
173 locals recommend
Bartell Drugs
6401 12th Ave NESolid old-school pharmacy for those emergency first-aid or pharmacy items.
NOT the most inexpensive grocery store but if organic and locally sourced are your thing, this is your place.
221 locals recommend
PCC Community Markets - Green Lake Aurora
7504 Aurora Ave NNOT the most inexpensive grocery store but if organic and locally sourced are your thing, this is your place.
Sightseeing
If recall Frasier's view and every other view of Seattle, this is "the" viewpoint.
881 locals recommend
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrIf recall Frasier's view and every other view of Seattle, this is "the" viewpoint.
The iconic must-do of Seattle... fish throwing, fresh flowers, the "original" Starbucks...
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveThe iconic must-do of Seattle... fish throwing, fresh flowers, the "original" Starbucks...
Real live operating locks that move ships from Lake Union into the Puget Sound.
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StReal live operating locks that move ships from Lake Union into the Puget Sound.
Parks & Nature
When you need a good nearby trail walk in an oasis of trees, run it, jog it or settle down on the beach to listen to the waves.
756 locals recommend
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdWhen you need a good nearby trail walk in an oasis of trees, run it, jog it or settle down on the beach to listen to the waves.
When you need to smell the ocean and walk along it. This is the place.
70 locals recommend
Myrtle Edwards Park
3130 Alaskan WayWhen you need to smell the ocean and walk along it. This is the place.
A wonderful ~3 mile path around Green Lake that can be walked, jogged, strolled or biked.
624 locals recommend
Green Lake
A wonderful ~3 mile path around Green Lake that can be walked, jogged, strolled or biked.
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWFor a fairly close and accessible beach.
The very first "Seattle" was founded here until winter storms blew in and they moved across Elliott Bay.
865 locals recommend
Alki Beach
The very first "Seattle" was founded here until winter storms blew in and they moved across Elliott Bay.
Arts & Culture
Yes... why not, an outdoor sculpture park that is a great start to a walk in Myrtle Edwards along the ocean.
653 locals recommend
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveYes... why not, an outdoor sculpture park that is a great start to a walk in Myrtle Edwards along the ocean.
Shopping
Despite being outdoors, this is a remarkably popular "mall" with a number of your mainstay brands.
403 locals recommend
University Village
2623 NE University Village StDespite being outdoors, this is a remarkably popular "mall" with a number of your mainstay brands.