Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
We always recommend getting a seat at the bar, the bartenders are fun and gracious hosts. Be prepared for a wait, make a reservation or put your name down and walk to another nearby spot for a cocktail beforehand. How to Cook a Wolf pays homage to MFK Fisher and the philosophy of taking simple ingredients and transforming them into culinary splendor. The food is uncomplicated and rustic. It’s an ever-changing menu of Italian inspired small plates.
130 locals recommend
How To Cook A Wolf
2208 Queen Anne Ave NWe always recommend getting a seat at the bar, the bartenders are fun and gracious hosts. Be prepared for a wait, make a reservation or put your name down and walk to another nearby spot for a cocktail beforehand. How to Cook a Wolf pays homage to MFK Fisher and the philosophy of taking simple ingredients and transforming them into culinary splendor. The food is uncomplicated and rustic. It’s an ever-changing menu of Italian inspired small plates.
The Walrus and The Carpenter marries restaurant to fishing pub. Tallboys, muscadet, piles of chubby oysters and smart plates are served in a lively, approachable space in Old Ballard. Usually there is a wait, put your name down and grab a drink next door at the Barnacle bar!
246 locals recommend
The Walrus and the Carpenter
4743 Ballard Ave NWThe Walrus and The Carpenter marries restaurant to fishing pub. Tallboys, muscadet, piles of chubby oysters and smart plates are served in a lively, approachable space in Old Ballard. Usually there is a wait, put your name down and grab a drink next door at the Barnacle bar!
Mediterranean fare with seafood slant served in nautical-style digs with patio views over the lake. We recommend getting one of the adirondacks and sharing small plates at sunset.
172 locals recommend
Westward
2501 N Northlake WayMediterranean fare with seafood slant served in nautical-style digs with patio views over the lake. We recommend getting one of the adirondacks and sharing small plates at sunset.
Delicious Pizza + they have a kid zone for small kids to play in. Fire pits and outdoor seating in the summer, cozy and comfortable in the colder months.
50 locals recommend
Frēlard Pizza Company
4010 Leary Way NWDelicious Pizza + they have a kid zone for small kids to play in. Fire pits and outdoor seating in the summer, cozy and comfortable in the colder months.
At the 5 Spot, we keep Seattle's Queen Anne neighborhood hoppin' with three square meals a day and friendly service to match. 5 Spot's menu offers big flavored food and kitsch from all points of the continental U.S. Our menus are inspired by our nation's cultural roots and history that's found on kitchen tables across America.
84 locals recommend
5 Spot
1502 Queen Anne Ave NAt the 5 Spot, we keep Seattle's Queen Anne neighborhood hoppin' with three square meals a day and friendly service to match. 5 Spot's menu offers big flavored food and kitsch from all points of the continental U.S. Our menus are inspired by our nation's cultural roots and history that's found on kitchen tables across America.
Located upstairs from Ray’s Boathouse, our casual waterfront restaurant and bar shows off the gorgeous Pacific Northwest with sweeping views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Enjoy local, fresh seafood and a beautiful sunset on the Seattle waterfront!
38 locals recommend
Ray's Cafe
6049 Seaview Ave NWLocated upstairs from Ray’s Boathouse, our casual waterfront restaurant and bar shows off the gorgeous Pacific Northwest with sweeping views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Enjoy local, fresh seafood and a beautiful sunset on the Seattle waterfront!
Grab a scone or your favorite baked good with a cup of coffee and enjoy Seattle coffee shop culture at it's finest. Walking distance from the house.
283 locals recommend
Macrina Bakery & Cafe
2408 1st AveGrab a scone or your favorite baked good with a cup of coffee and enjoy Seattle coffee shop culture at it's finest. Walking distance from the house.
The Wick is just a cool place, partnered with a motorcycle shop, the vibe is hipster and the coffee is delicious. Walking distance from the house.
7 locals recommend
The Wick
7409 Aurora Avenue NorthThe Wick is just a cool place, partnered with a motorcycle shop, the vibe is hipster and the coffee is delicious. Walking distance from the house.
Storyville is perfect for a rainy day, grab a cup of coffee, my favorite is their french press with some steamed cashew coconut milk. You won't regret it. Located on the bustling QA Avenue. You can walk around after and get a feel for the neighborhood.
26 locals recommend
Storyville Coffee Queen Anne
2128 Queen Anne Ave NStoryville is perfect for a rainy day, grab a cup of coffee, my favorite is their french press with some steamed cashew coconut milk. You won't regret it. Located on the bustling QA Avenue. You can walk around after and get a feel for the neighborhood.
Entertainment & Activities
A National Historic Site and major Seattle tourist attraction, the Hiram M. Chittenden or Ballard Locks are still fully operational. Always something to see and do. The Locks are the busiest in the Nation in vessel traffic and also provide a unique opportunity to view migrating salmon from June through September. In addition, there is a world class botanical garden for just strolling and relaxing.
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StA National Historic Site and major Seattle tourist attraction, the Hiram M. Chittenden or Ballard Locks are still fully operational. Always something to see and do. The Locks are the busiest in the Nation in vessel traffic and also provide a unique opportunity to view migrating salmon from June through September. In addition, there is a world class botanical garden for just strolling and relaxing.
Essentials
QFC is a Kroger Brand Grocery store. Walkable in location and has everything you need from breakfast treats to an expansive wine selection.
768 locals recommend
QFC
1401 BroadwayQFC is a Kroger Brand Grocery store. Walkable in location and has everything you need from breakfast treats to an expansive wine selection.
Parks & Nature
Discovery Park is a 534 acres park on the shores of Puget Sound in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. It is the city's largest public park and contains 11.81 miles of walking trails.
756 locals recommend
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdDiscovery Park is a 534 acres park on the shores of Puget Sound in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. It is the city's largest public park and contains 11.81 miles of walking trails.
After a visit at the park, walk down the street to picturesque Queen Anne Boulevard that overlooks the Puget Sound. Playground present at the base of Kerry Park, follow large staircase the right hand side.
881 locals recommend
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrAfter a visit at the park, walk down the street to picturesque Queen Anne Boulevard that overlooks the Puget Sound. Playground present at the base of Kerry Park, follow large staircase the right hand side.
Take in amazing views of the city and the sound, bring a soccer ball to kick around in the open grass, wander through the quaint Magnolia Village nearby.
54 locals recommend
Ella Bailey Park
2601 W Smith StTake in amazing views of the city and the sound, bring a soccer ball to kick around in the open grass, wander through the quaint Magnolia Village nearby.
Gas Works Park is a 19.1-acre public park on the site of the former Seattle Gas Light Company gasification plant, located on the north shore of Lake Union at the south end of the Wallingford neighborhood.
860 locals recommend
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayGas Works Park is a 19.1-acre public park on the site of the former Seattle Gas Light Company gasification plant, located on the north shore of Lake Union at the south end of the Wallingford neighborhood.