Guidebook for Seattle

Stacie
Guidebook for Seattle

Food Scene

Good neighborhood joint w/cozy bar in the back. Supposed to have good burgers but I haven't tried one yet.
90 locals recommend
Oak
3019 Beacon Ave S
90 locals recommend
Good neighborhood joint w/cozy bar in the back. Supposed to have good burgers but I haven't tried one yet.
Neapolitan style wood fired pizzeria.
159 locals recommend
Bar del Corso
3057 Beacon Ave S
159 locals recommend
Neapolitan style wood fired pizzeria.
Try their thali. Their homemade chai is delicious. This is a vegetarian restaurant.
35 locals recommend
Travelers Thali House
2524 Beacon Ave S
35 locals recommend
Try their thali. Their homemade chai is delicious. This is a vegetarian restaurant.
It's such a cozy place to relax for a coffee/tea.
73 locals recommend
The Station
1600 S Roberto Maestas Festival St
73 locals recommend
It's such a cozy place to relax for a coffee/tea.
This is a hidden gem. It's actually a Japanese catering company but you can order to-go. There is no place to dine in house. Only open weekdays until 6pm.
Hiroshi's
2521 15th Ave S
This is a hidden gem. It's actually a Japanese catering company but you can order to-go. There is no place to dine in house. Only open weekdays until 6pm.
Authentic South Indian fare. Delicious! One of my favorites!
Chili's South Indian Cuisine
4220 University Way NE
Authentic South Indian fare. Delicious! One of my favorites!
Great sandwich shop of the same owners as "The Station" coffee shop down the street.
6 locals recommend
Beacon Ave Sandwiches
2505 Beacon Ave S
6 locals recommend
Great sandwich shop of the same owners as "The Station" coffee shop down the street.
Great close by Ethiopian restaurant. If you haven't tried Ethiopian food before, try it! They also have a belly dance show I believe on Friday or Saturday nights (call in advance to be sure).
12 locals recommend
Kezira Cafe
12 locals recommend
Great close by Ethiopian restaurant. If you haven't tried Ethiopian food before, try it! They also have a belly dance show I believe on Friday or Saturday nights (call in advance to be sure).
Hands down the best pho around this area. Their meat is so tender. If you're not picky about decor and enjoy good food, this pho is worth it. Cash only! #9 is my Fav!
19 locals recommend
Pho Bo Restaurant
4732 Rainier Ave S
19 locals recommend
Hands down the best pho around this area. Their meat is so tender. If you're not picky about decor and enjoy good food, this pho is worth it. Cash only! #9 is my Fav!
Hawaiian fusion food. Killer view of the Seattle skyline which you can enjoy from picnic tables outside. TIP: Catch the water taxi either from here > Seattle downtown waterfront and vice versa.
232 locals recommend
Marination Ma Kai
1660 Harbor Ave SW
232 locals recommend
Hawaiian fusion food. Killer view of the Seattle skyline which you can enjoy from picnic tables outside. TIP: Catch the water taxi either from here > Seattle downtown waterfront and vice versa.
Delicious handmade pasta! A must try.
58 locals recommend
Il Corvo
217 James St
58 locals recommend
Delicious handmade pasta! A must try.
Wonderful tapas! A must try. Have some tapas here and perhaps a glass of wine then head to the Upstairs, which are literally upstairs, a speakeasy type of lounge where they pour artisan drinks.
21 locals recommend
Pintxo
2219 4th Ave
21 locals recommend
Wonderful tapas! A must try. Have some tapas here and perhaps a glass of wine then head to the Upstairs, which are literally upstairs, a speakeasy type of lounge where they pour artisan drinks.
One of the best bakeries around Seattle. Excellent espresso too.
489 locals recommend
Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SW
489 locals recommend
One of the best bakeries around Seattle. Excellent espresso too.
Come here for Chinese dim sum on the weekends (brunch time).
41 locals recommend
Harbor City Restaurant
707 S King St
41 locals recommend
Come here for Chinese dim sum on the weekends (brunch time).
Awesome organic Thai take out food. www.littleuncleseattle.com
19 locals recommend
Little Uncle Seattle Take Out Window
1509 East Madison Street
19 locals recommend
Awesome organic Thai take out food. www.littleuncleseattle.com
A favorite
130 locals recommend
How To Cook A Wolf
2208 Queen Anne Ave N
130 locals recommend
A favorite
Don't bother with the adjacent restaurant, go to the fish stand outside and eat in the covered areas. This is an iconic Seattle eatery that shouldn't be missed.
26 locals recommend
Ivar's Acres of Clams
1001 Alaskan Way
26 locals recommend
Don't bother with the adjacent restaurant, go to the fish stand outside and eat in the covered areas. This is an iconic Seattle eatery that shouldn't be missed.
Try their sandwiches! Also a butcher shop.
13 locals recommend
Rain Shadow Meats Squared
13 locals recommend
Try their sandwiches! Also a butcher shop.
Great Mexican joint in the cool industrial area neighborhood of Georgetown. Try brunch.
100 locals recommend
Fonda La Catrina
5905 Airport Way S
100 locals recommend
Great Mexican joint in the cool industrial area neighborhood of Georgetown. Try brunch.
Damn good
6 locals recommend
Hallava Falafel
6 locals recommend
Damn good
Absolutely delicious Neopalitan style pizza with a spicy olive oil to dip with. A must try.
29 locals recommend
Pizzeria Credo
4520 California Ave SW
29 locals recommend
Absolutely delicious Neopalitan style pizza with a spicy olive oil to dip with. A must try.
For the crepes!
57 locals recommend
Citizen Coffee
706 Taylor Ave N
57 locals recommend
For the crepes!
Good late night grub
228 locals recommend
Tacos Chukis
219 Broadway E
228 locals recommend
Good late night grub
Wonderful cured meats. Great sandwiches.
45 locals recommend
Salumi
404 Occidental Ave S
45 locals recommend
Wonderful cured meats. Great sandwiches.
Great small plates.
11 locals recommend
Delicatus Pioneer Square
200 University St
11 locals recommend
Great small plates.
Amazing deli where you can pick up lunch and have a picnic at Pike Place Market or Olympic Sculpture Park.
6 locals recommend
Michou Deli
1904 Pike Pl
6 locals recommend
Amazing deli where you can pick up lunch and have a picnic at Pike Place Market or Olympic Sculpture Park.
For the burgers!
128 locals recommend
Uneeda Burger
4302 Fremont Ave N
128 locals recommend
For the burgers!
Great blue cheese and red onion burger. Their extra garlicky fries are alright.
41 locals recommend
Rain City Burgers
6501 Roosevelt Way NE
41 locals recommend
Great blue cheese and red onion burger. Their extra garlicky fries are alright.
Hawaiian style ramen
18 locals recommend
Aloha Ramen Japanese Noodle
3004 NE 127th St
18 locals recommend
Hawaiian style ramen
Get the garlic fried chicken and the braised duck noodle soup! It's the bomb!
Hue Ky Mi Gia
1207 S Jackson St
Get the garlic fried chicken and the braised duck noodle soup! It's the bomb!
My favorite crepe shop!
La Crêperie Voilà
705 Pike St
My favorite crepe shop!
Spectacular pizza in a historic building. Sadly there are future plans to tear the building down...Go now while you can.
60 locals recommend
Rocco's
2312 2nd Ave
60 locals recommend
Spectacular pizza in a historic building. Sadly there are future plans to tear the building down...Go now while you can.
Great neighborhood coffee shop just down the street from the condo.
72 locals recommend
Victrola Coffee Roasters
3215 Beacon Ave S
72 locals recommend
Great neighborhood coffee shop just down the street from the condo.
Love love love their brunch! Try their eggs benedict atop polenta cakes...yum!
19 locals recommend
Boat Street Kitchen
3131 Western Ave
19 locals recommend
Love love love their brunch! Try their eggs benedict atop polenta cakes...yum!

Drinks & Nightlife

Local neighbhorhood pub. They have rotating taps featuring a number of local microbreweries. They serve free fresh popcorn along with that too. Family friendly.
69 locals recommend
Tippe and Drague Alehouse
3315 Beacon Ave S
69 locals recommend
Local neighbhorhood pub. They have rotating taps featuring a number of local microbreweries. They serve free fresh popcorn along with that too. Family friendly.
One of my favorite lounge/bars. It's very chill. Great ambiance. Well crafted drinks. Come here before/after having a bite at Pinxtos downstairs.
15 locals recommend
The Upstairs
2209 2nd Ave
15 locals recommend
One of my favorite lounge/bars. It's very chill. Great ambiance. Well crafted drinks. Come here before/after having a bite at Pinxtos downstairs.
Great little speakeasy. Must call/text them for reservations. It is a very small space so the occupancy is very limited. Great drinks!
82 locals recommend
Knee High Stocking Co, Inc.
1356 E Olive Way
82 locals recommend
Great little speakeasy. Must call/text them for reservations. It is a very small space so the occupancy is very limited. Great drinks!
Great place to grab some beers from a local brewery.
277 locals recommend
Fremont Brewing Company
1050 N 34th St
277 locals recommend
Great place to grab some beers from a local brewery.
They have a cool retro bar. Also serves good food and heavenly desserts such as macaroons in interesting Asian inspired flavors (like lychee, tamarind, red bean, coconut, etc.).
237 locals recommend
Ba Bar Restaurant
550 12th Avenue
237 locals recommend
They have a cool retro bar. Also serves good food and heavenly desserts such as macaroons in interesting Asian inspired flavors (like lychee, tamarind, red bean, coconut, etc.).
Cool retro bar. Love the decor.
37 locals recommend
West 5
4539 California Ave SW
37 locals recommend
Cool retro bar. Love the decor.
Fun place to grab drinks on Capitol Hill. They have off the wall names for their food/drinks like unicorn balls and unicorn ji**. (Sorry if that's offensive to some). www.unicornseattle.com
171 locals recommend
Unicorn
1118 E Pike St
171 locals recommend
Fun place to grab drinks on Capitol Hill. They have off the wall names for their food/drinks like unicorn balls and unicorn ji**. (Sorry if that's offensive to some). www.unicornseattle.com
Great local beer! Pick up a growler.
62 locals recommend
Georgetown Brewing Co
5200 Denver Ave S
62 locals recommend
Great local beer! Pick up a growler.
Handcrafted drinks with fresh squeezed juices.
71 locals recommend
Sol Liquor Lounge
607 Summit Ave E
71 locals recommend
Handcrafted drinks with fresh squeezed juices.
Cool new bar
58 locals recommend
Damn the Weather
116 1st Ave S
58 locals recommend
Cool new bar
Specialty sake bar.
Sake Nomi
106 Cherry St
Specialty sake bar.
Cool tiny bar
49 locals recommend
Radiator Whiskey
94 Pike St
49 locals recommend
Cool tiny bar
Good happy hour
104 locals recommend
List Restaurant
2226 1st Ave
104 locals recommend
Good happy hour
Cool apothecary shop. The gem in this shop is the cute bar in the back serving up craft cocktails.
19 locals recommend
E. Smith Mercantile
208 1st Avenue South
19 locals recommend
Cool apothecary shop. The gem in this shop is the cute bar in the back serving up craft cocktails.
Extensive tequila and mezcal selection.
28 locals recommend
The Saint
1416 East Olive Way
28 locals recommend
Extensive tequila and mezcal selection.

Essentials

It's the nearest Asian/Latin grocery store from the condo, just a few blocks away.
6 locals recommend
Beacon Hill Market
2500 Beacon Avenue South
6 locals recommend
It's the nearest Asian/Latin grocery store from the condo, just a few blocks away.

Arts & Culture

This a Latin cultural/community center. You can take classes like belly dancing and Tahitian dance here too. Come check out this cool building it's housed in because it was once a really old school.
El Centro De La Raza
2524 16th Ave S
This a Latin cultural/community center. You can take classes like belly dancing and Tahitian dance here too. Come check out this cool building it's housed in because it was once a really old school.

Sightseeing

Great newer park to walk and enjoy the scenery and sculptures, located at the north end of the downtown waterfront. One of my favorite places to walk along the waterfront.
653 locals recommend
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western Ave
653 locals recommend
Great newer park to walk and enjoy the scenery and sculptures, located at the north end of the downtown waterfront. One of my favorite places to walk along the waterfront.
Great gem of a neighborhood park with a pretty peek a boo view of downtown Seattle skyline. Walk the loop, check out the food forest, skateboard park, water park, tennis courts, & golf course.
101 locals recommend
Jefferson Park
3801 Beacon Ave S
101 locals recommend
Great gem of a neighborhood park with a pretty peek a boo view of downtown Seattle skyline. Walk the loop, check out the food forest, skateboard park, water park, tennis courts, & golf course.
One of my favorite city parks in Seattle. On a clear summer day, you can witness a breathtaking view of Mt. Rainier. Check out Bicycle Sundays: http://www.seattle.gov/parks/bicyclesunday/
477 locals recommend
Seward Park
5900 Lake Washington Blvd S
477 locals recommend
One of my favorite city parks in Seattle. On a clear summer day, you can witness a breathtaking view of Mt. Rainier. Check out Bicycle Sundays: http://www.seattle.gov/parks/bicyclesunday/
One of the best views of the Seattle skyline. Most folks (even locals) don't continue walking further north past the main restaurants...but you should! Continue on & you'll be rewarded with more views
865 locals recommend
Alki Beach
865 locals recommend
One of the best views of the Seattle skyline. Most folks (even locals) don't continue walking further north past the main restaurants...but you should! Continue on & you'll be rewarded with more views
One of the best viewpoints in Seattle. The Space Needle looks so close that you could almost touch it.
881 locals recommend
Kerry Park
211 W Highland Dr
881 locals recommend
One of the best viewpoints in Seattle. The Space Needle looks so close that you could almost touch it.
Nice beach area for watching the sunset
728 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NW
728 locals recommend
Nice beach area for watching the sunset
Walk down to the beach area for a beautiful place to watch the sunset. Catch a ferry across to Vashon Island or to Southworth and make it a day trip.
389 locals recommend
Lincoln Park
801 S 37th St
389 locals recommend
Walk down to the beach area for a beautiful place to watch the sunset. Catch a ferry across to Vashon Island or to Southworth and make it a day trip.
Hidden gem of a park that not many locals even know of. Spectacular view!
23 locals recommend
Bhy Kracke Park
1215 5th Ave N
23 locals recommend
Hidden gem of a park that not many locals even know of. Spectacular view!
Spectacular view at sunset! Must also walk up the hill a bit to see the view at Dr. Jose Rizal Park! Among one of the best views in Seattle, in my opinion.
28 locals recommend
Dr Jose P Rizal Bridge
Doctor Jose P Rizal Bridge
28 locals recommend
Spectacular view at sunset! Must also walk up the hill a bit to see the view at Dr. Jose Rizal Park! Among one of the best views in Seattle, in my opinion.
They have a great observation floor with great views as an alternative to the tourist focused Space Needle. Tickets must be purchased there.
9 locals recommend
Pioneer Square
506 2nd Avenue
9 locals recommend
They have a great observation floor with great views as an alternative to the tourist focused Space Needle. Tickets must be purchased there.
Yummy local sustainably made chocolate. They offer tours showing how the chocolate is made...and chocolate tasting, of course!
201 locals recommend
Theo Chocolate
3400 Phinney Ave N
201 locals recommend
Yummy local sustainably made chocolate. They offer tours showing how the chocolate is made...and chocolate tasting, of course!
A must see view of Lake Union!
860 locals recommend
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake Way
860 locals recommend
A must see view of Lake Union!
Not only tourists flock here...locals come here as well.
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western Ave
2310 locals recommend
Not only tourists flock here...locals come here as well.
Check out Bicycle Sunday: http://www.seattle.gov/parks/bicyclesunday/. This is a lovely scenic drive where you can check out small neighborhoods like Mt. Baker, Madrona, Leschi, and Madison Valley.
Lake Washington Boulevard East
East Lake Washington Boulevard
Check out Bicycle Sunday: http://www.seattle.gov/parks/bicyclesunday/. This is a lovely scenic drive where you can check out small neighborhoods like Mt. Baker, Madrona, Leschi, and Madison Valley.
The San Juan Islands (San Juan, Lopez, Orcas, and Shaw Islands) are an excellent weekend trip.
26 locals recommend
San Juan Island
26 locals recommend
The San Juan Islands (San Juan, Lopez, Orcas, and Shaw Islands) are an excellent weekend trip.
Amazing national park with excellent hiking. The famous loop trail is called the Wonderland Trail and is 93 miles roundtrip.
607 locals recommend
Mount Rainier National Park
607 locals recommend
Amazing national park with excellent hiking. The famous loop trail is called the Wonderland Trail and is 93 miles roundtrip.
Check out the new Chihuly glass museum at night when they light up the glass sculptures. Makes for a romantic date night!
723 locals recommend
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison St
723 locals recommend
Check out the new Chihuly glass museum at night when they light up the glass sculptures. Makes for a romantic date night!
This is a fun and inexpensive way to see the impressive city skyline from West Seattle's Alki Beach. Catch the ferry from the Seattle downtown waterfront (Pier 50).
68 locals recommend
West Seattle station
801 Alaskan Way
68 locals recommend
This is a fun and inexpensive way to see the impressive city skyline from West Seattle's Alki Beach. Catch the ferry from the Seattle downtown waterfront (Pier 50).
Interesting/bizzare photo opp?
170 locals recommend
The Gum Wall
1428 Post Alley
170 locals recommend
Interesting/bizzare photo opp?
A nice street to walk along from the south end of South Lake Union all the way north towards the University District. Speckled with restaurants, shops, cute houseboats, and cozy scenic micro-beaches.
Eastlake Avenue East
Eastlake Avenue East
A nice street to walk along from the south end of South Lake Union all the way north towards the University District. Speckled with restaurants, shops, cute houseboats, and cozy scenic micro-beaches.
Stroll lovely Comtock Street in the Queen Anne neighborhood to admire all the beautiful historic Seattle homes.
Comstock Street
Comstock Street
Stroll lovely Comtock Street in the Queen Anne neighborhood to admire all the beautiful historic Seattle homes.
Check out the Seattle Underground Tour and learn about Seattle's history.
285 locals recommend
Bill Speidel's Underground Tour
614 1st Ave
285 locals recommend
Check out the Seattle Underground Tour and learn about Seattle's history.
A nice street to walk along from the south end of South Lake Union all the way north towards the University District. Speckled with restaurants, shops, cute houseboats, and cozy scenic micro-beaches.
Fairview Avenue East
Fairview Avenue East
A nice street to walk along from the south end of South Lake Union all the way north towards the University District. Speckled with restaurants, shops, cute houseboats, and cozy scenic micro-beaches.
A free tour of the wine making process with wine tasting. Lovely grounds. Be sure to also visit Columbia Winery and Redhood Brewery just across the street.
198 locals recommend
Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
14111 NE 145th St
198 locals recommend
A free tour of the wine making process with wine tasting. Lovely grounds. Be sure to also visit Columbia Winery and Redhood Brewery just across the street.
If you tour Chateau Ste. Michelle, be sure and stop by Columbia Winery as well for their free tour and tasting. Next stop, Redhook Brewery adjacent to Columbia Winery for more tastings and lunch.
37 locals recommend
Columbia Winery
14030 NE 145th St
37 locals recommend
If you tour Chateau Ste. Michelle, be sure and stop by Columbia Winery as well for their free tour and tasting. Next stop, Redhook Brewery adjacent to Columbia Winery for more tastings and lunch.
$1 Tour includes tastings and a keepsake glass. This is a great option for lunch. Their blacken Cajun salmon sandwich is one of my favorites on their menu.
41 locals recommend
Redhook Brewery Woodinville
14300 Northeast 145th Street
41 locals recommend
$1 Tour includes tastings and a keepsake glass. This is a great option for lunch. Their blacken Cajun salmon sandwich is one of my favorites on their menu.
Check out these amazing Boeing aircrafts being built from gigantic hangars.
137 locals recommend
Boeing Future of Flight Museum
8415 Paine Field Blvd
137 locals recommend
Check out these amazing Boeing aircrafts being built from gigantic hangars.

Shopping

Great shop with tons of teas and spices. Try their orange black tea that tastes slightly sweetened even though it's not.
MarketSpice
85 Pike St
Great shop with tons of teas and spices. Try their orange black tea that tastes slightly sweetened even though it's not.
Nice outdoor shopping center in the University District. Great restaurants too. A short walk from the University of Washington campus.
403 locals recommend
University Village
2623 NE University Village St
403 locals recommend
Nice outdoor shopping center in the University District. Great restaurants too. A short walk from the University of Washington campus.

Everything Else

You love this building or you hate it...I'm in the former camp. If you visit on the first Thursday of the month, it is admission free as part of the Art Walk. See http://www.freemuseumday.org/sea.html
674 locals recommend
Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Ave N
674 locals recommend
You love this building or you hate it...I'm in the former camp. If you visit on the first Thursday of the month, it is admission free as part of the Art Walk. See http://www.freemuseumday.org/sea.html