Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Both the chicken and pork were great. Bread is crispy, both meats flavorful.. My ordered came to me like five minutes after I ordered, so I assume they have the meat cooked/prepped for the lunch rush.
Vinason Pho & Grill Seattle
2134 Westlake AveBoth the chicken and pork were great. Bread is crispy, both meats flavorful.. My ordered came to me like five minutes after I ordered, so I assume they have the meat cooked/prepped for the lunch rush.
We had breakfast the first day we were there and then later the chicken pot pies, and the tuna salad sandwiches and the chocolate croissants...but we really liked walking around the store and checking out everything from the swiss gourmet food area to the US made bag collection. Clearly very eclectic, but a lot of thought goes into every piece that's inside this store and everything is good quality and unusual.
Café Suisse
2008 Westlake AveWe had breakfast the first day we were there and then later the chicken pot pies, and the tuna salad sandwiches and the chocolate croissants...but we really liked walking around the store and checking out everything from the swiss gourmet food area to the US made bag collection. Clearly very eclectic, but a lot of thought goes into every piece that's inside this store and everything is good quality and unusual.
How I heard of this place: It was over a decade ago when I first learned of Farestart, its mission and the reason I often recommend the space to friends and colleagues interested in a lunchtime restaurant suggestion.
Type of cuisine: Five star food served in a modern setting and three star prices. Extraordinary and well-known local chefs offer their time and energy to provide training and expertise in crafting beautiful fare for the masses at (more) affordable prices.
FareStart
700 Virginia StHow I heard of this place: It was over a decade ago when I first learned of Farestart, its mission and the reason I often recommend the space to friends and colleagues interested in a lunchtime restaurant suggestion.
Type of cuisine: Five star food served in a modern setting and three star prices. Extraordinary and well-known local chefs offer their time and energy to provide training and expertise in crafting beautiful fare for the masses at (more) affordable prices.
Reasonably priced meal for salad, pasta, pizza, etc. Parking available in the garage, validated. Virtually no wait. Happy hour available 3-6 and 9-close (11pm). Space Needle view as well as a view of the oven. Heated patio seating available outside. For a party of four, we ordered a salad and 2 pizzas. All were good sizes, and standard flavor. Thin crust.
19 locals recommend
Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria - South Lake Union
2200 Westlake AveReasonably priced meal for salad, pasta, pizza, etc. Parking available in the garage, validated. Virtually no wait. Happy hour available 3-6 and 9-close (11pm). Space Needle view as well as a view of the oven. Heated patio seating available outside. For a party of four, we ordered a salad and 2 pizzas. All were good sizes, and standard flavor. Thin crust.
This place is not cheap, in fact, it's priced slightly higher than most steak house around town; but one thing for sure: they know their steak. Last night we came in as a party of 5 and ordered several appetizers/sides and 64oz tomahawk ribeye; the check ended up to be around $450 but the steak was worth every penny! A big props to our server who was super helpful and attentive.
131 locals recommend
Ride the Ducks of Seattle
516 Broad St
This place is not cheap, in fact, it's priced slightly higher than most steak house around town; but one thing for sure: they know their steak. Last night we came in as a party of 5 and ordered several appetizers/sides and 64oz tomahawk ribeye; the check ended up to be around $450 but the steak was worth every penny! A big props to our server who was super helpful and attentive.
Yummy as usual! Added the hot white chocolate to my coffee was a sweet delicious treat! This was the perfect coffee for a cold, rainy Seattle afternoon!
Dilettante Mocha Café
818 Stewart StYummy as usual! Added the hot white chocolate to my coffee was a sweet delicious treat! This was the perfect coffee for a cold, rainy Seattle afternoon!
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice cozy space. They also have an outdoor patio. Good place to go if you actually want to converse with your companions. They have great cocktails with something for everyone and a delicious burger. The cauliflower frites are also quite yummy.
Pan Pacific Hotel Seattle
2125 Terry AveNice cozy space. They also have an outdoor patio. Good place to go if you actually want to converse with your companions. They have great cocktails with something for everyone and a delicious burger. The cauliflower frites are also quite yummy.
Classy lounge inside the 13 Coins restaurant. Complete with leather chairs, a fire place, original black n white photos from their grand opening back in the 60's AND live music Fri n Sat nights.
21 locals recommend
13 Coins Seattle
255 South King StreetClassy lounge inside the 13 Coins restaurant. Complete with leather chairs, a fire place, original black n white photos from their grand opening back in the 60's AND live music Fri n Sat nights.
I've been back 2 or 3 times since my first review and this is still my favorite late night spot near the Westin. Palace is open 7 days a week until 1 and less than a block away. The late night special changes regularly it seems like. Tonight I'm had the chicken rigatoni. Came with a huge chunk of garlic bread and the flavors were perfectly balanced. Pair that with a good beer and you're good to go.
31 locals recommend
Palace Kitchen
2030 5th AveI've been back 2 or 3 times since my first review and this is still my favorite late night spot near the Westin. Palace is open 7 days a week until 1 and less than a block away. The late night special changes regularly it seems like. Tonight I'm had the chicken rigatoni. Came with a huge chunk of garlic bread and the flavors were perfectly balanced. Pair that with a good beer and you're good to go.
Low light ambience, romantic scenery. That's when you can expect from knee-high stockings bar. The drinks are strong, the snacks are great, and it's a great bar to kick off the night. I love my bartender, he was attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. If I'm ever in Seattle I would definitely go again.
82 locals recommend
Knee High Stocking Co, Inc.
1356 E Olive WayLow light ambience, romantic scenery. That's when you can expect from knee-high stockings bar. The drinks are strong, the snacks are great, and it's a great bar to kick off the night. I love my bartender, he was attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. If I'm ever in Seattle I would definitely go again.
After the line died down, we hopped on over and ordered to order the Desserted Island Pie and the Chicken Pot Pie. Both were absolutely delicious. (Although the sweet tooth in me has got to say the Desserted Island Pie was #1 in my book). In my opinion, the best part about any pie is the crust. The Desserted Island Pie had a crumbly and crunchy crust with what seemed like crystalized sugar on the rims. AMAZING!
49 locals recommend
Pie Bar
1361 E Olive WayAfter the line died down, we hopped on over and ordered to order the Desserted Island Pie and the Chicken Pot Pie. Both were absolutely delicious. (Although the sweet tooth in me has got to say the Desserted Island Pie was #1 in my book). In my opinion, the best part about any pie is the crust. The Desserted Island Pie had a crumbly and crunchy crust with what seemed like crystalized sugar on the rims. AMAZING!
n terms of food, my favorites include the steak and eggs, the Caesar salad with al pastor pork, and the hot wings. I ask for my steak to be medium and my eggs to be over easy, and in my world, it's simply the perfect brunch plate. The steak is juicy and seasoned with so much garlic, it's freaking heaven
Local Terry Ave
404 Terry Ave Nn terms of food, my favorites include the steak and eggs, the Caesar salad with al pastor pork, and the hot wings. I ask for my steak to be medium and my eggs to be over easy, and in my world, it's simply the perfect brunch plate. The steak is juicy and seasoned with so much garlic, it's freaking heaven
Sightseeing
Space Needle
400 Broad StYou gotta go if you're in Seattle !
Take a ferry ride. You won't be disappointed by the views or the island you travel too! Bainbridge is very walkable
157 locals recommend
Seattle Ferry Terminal
Seattle Ferry TerminalTake a ferry ride. You won't be disappointed by the views or the island you travel too! Bainbridge is very walkable
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveTons of local vendors everyday
Parks & Nature
Olympic Sculpture Park is a very popular, well known attraction by natives of the city and one that definitely deserves the attention of tourists.
This park is open to the public during the normal workday (so like 8-6pm) and it's completely FREE
653 locals recommend
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveOlympic Sculpture Park is a very popular, well known attraction by natives of the city and one that definitely deserves the attention of tourists.
This park is open to the public during the normal workday (so like 8-6pm) and it's completely FREE
This is a great spot to have an amazing view of downtown Seattle, with the Space Needle shown prominently and even Mt Rainier if the weather is clear!
881 locals recommend
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrThis is a great spot to have an amazing view of downtown Seattle, with the Space Needle shown prominently and even Mt Rainier if the weather is clear!
I'm not sure if I explored the entirety of Waterfront Park, but from what I have seen so far, the stretch of land along Alaskan Way near the boats and next to the Aquarium is so beautiful! It's nearly impossible to judge a waterfront badly because water is water and seeing water is awesome!
Take a ride on the great wheel!
65 locals recommend
Seattle Waterfront
1401 Alaskan WayI'm not sure if I explored the entirety of Waterfront Park, but from what I have seen so far, the stretch of land along Alaskan Way near the boats and next to the Aquarium is so beautiful! It's nearly impossible to judge a waterfront badly because water is water and seeing water is awesome!
Take a ride on the great wheel!
Snoqualmie Falls
6501 Railroad AveCheck out the falls!
Snoqualmie Pass
Skiing only 45 minutes from downtown.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
2210 Westlake AveA bit pricey. But everything is local and delicious
Entertainment & Activities
T-Mobile Park
1250 1st Ave SHome of the Mariners
Lumen Field
800 Occidental Ave SHome of the Seahawks
Seattle Center
305 Harrison StTons of stuff for the kids!
Arts & Culture
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StFull of awesome exhibits