Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Great Thai Food delivery, and lovely inside for a quick bite.
7 locals recommend
Thai Fusion Restaurant & Lounge
15 Nickerson StGreat Thai Food delivery, and lovely inside for a quick bite.
Book Bindery
198 Nickerson StreetWalk to the Book Bindery for a special dinner out.
A favorite spot on Queen Anne. Excellent food, cocktails, and wine.
130 locals recommend
How To Cook A Wolf
2208 Queen Anne Ave NA favorite spot on Queen Anne. Excellent food, cocktails, and wine.
I like this Starbucks because it has a place to tie your dog up outside. You can see your dog while you wait in line, too.
550 locals recommend
Starbucks
1912 Pike PlI like this Starbucks because it has a place to tie your dog up outside. You can see your dog while you wait in line, too.
This hidden gem is not-so-hidden these days. Inspired NW-Greek food, sweeping views of downtown, salty, sailor decor. Outdoor firepit made of oyster shells. You'll love it.
172 locals recommend
Westward
2501 N Northlake WayThis hidden gem is not-so-hidden these days. Inspired NW-Greek food, sweeping views of downtown, salty, sailor decor. Outdoor firepit made of oyster shells. You'll love it.
Lovely walk from my place to Fremont, where this restaurant will wow you.
107 locals recommend
The Whale Wins
3506 Stone Way NLovely walk from my place to Fremont, where this restaurant will wow you.
Joule
3506 Stone Way NKorean-French fusion food. Outdoor firepit. House bubbly. Wonderful spot.
Located in the Ballard neighborhood, this is one of my favorite restaurants. Get the chef's tasting menu for $45 and prepare to enjoy the meal of your trip.
59 locals recommend
Staple & Fancy
4739 Ballard Ave NWLocated in the Ballard neighborhood, this is one of my favorite restaurants. Get the chef's tasting menu for $45 and prepare to enjoy the meal of your trip.
It's good enough for the New York Times! Get there early and put your name on the list (no reservations) then cool your heels at a nearby bar while waiting. Lots of oysters and cocktails.
246 locals recommend
The Walrus and the Carpenter
4743 Ballard Ave NWIt's good enough for the New York Times! Get there early and put your name on the list (no reservations) then cool your heels at a nearby bar while waiting. Lots of oysters and cocktails.
Fabulous Italian-inspired fair. Heavy ambiance, gorgeously decorated, wonderful location. People love their $10 meatball mondays. I love their veggies and wine list.
67 locals recommend
Stoneburner
5214 Ballard Ave NWFabulous Italian-inspired fair. Heavy ambiance, gorgeously decorated, wonderful location. People love their $10 meatball mondays. I love their veggies and wine list.
One of my family's favorite HH pit-stops. Book a table at Ray's Cafe (upstairs) and indulge in sweeping views over Elliott Bay. Even better? Book a table at the restaurant downstairs.
188 locals recommend
Ray's Boathouse
6049 Seaview Ave NWOne of my family's favorite HH pit-stops. Book a table at Ray's Cafe (upstairs) and indulge in sweeping views over Elliott Bay. Even better? Book a table at the restaurant downstairs.
Pick up Cuban sandwiches here then head to Golden Gardens for sunset. This place is a cult favorite. Don't be scared off by the queues!
20 locals recommend
Paseo
6226 Seaview Avenue NorthwestPick up Cuban sandwiches here then head to Golden Gardens for sunset. This place is a cult favorite. Don't be scared off by the queues!
If you find yourself in Pioneer Square be sure to pop into the London Plane for drinks and a bite. Wonderful spot, worthy of it's place on the "50 Best new restaurants in the US" list.
66 locals recommend
The London Plane
300 Occidental Ave SIf you find yourself in Pioneer Square be sure to pop into the London Plane for drinks and a bite. Wonderful spot, worthy of it's place on the "50 Best new restaurants in the US" list.
Korean-fusion, absolutely fantastic food. Outdoor deck firepit. You can't go wrong here.
113 locals recommend
Revel
401 North 36th StreetKorean-fusion, absolutely fantastic food. Outdoor deck firepit. You can't go wrong here.
This fish restaurant has an amazing view overlooking Seattle. You can take the West Seattle foot ferry here from downtown - no car needed. Marination Station next door is a lower-cost way to enjoy it!
207 locals recommend
Salty's on Alki Beach
1936 Harbor Ave SWThis fish restaurant has an amazing view overlooking Seattle. You can take the West Seattle foot ferry here from downtown - no car needed. Marination Station next door is a lower-cost way to enjoy it!
Wonderful splurge restaurant a very cheap Uber ride away from my place.
19 locals recommend
Boat Street Kitchen
3131 Western AveWonderful splurge restaurant a very cheap Uber ride away from my place.
I like the ambiance here and think it's worth taking an Uber for. Wonderful Italian restaurant on Capitol Hill
95 locals recommend
Spinasse
1531 14th AveI like the ambiance here and think it's worth taking an Uber for. Wonderful Italian restaurant on Capitol Hill
Il Terrazzo Carmine
411 1st Ave SExcellent Italian restaurant in Pioneer Square.
Down-home Lebanese restaurant in Greenwood. If this description doesn't sell you on it, google it for a better one. It's good!
52 locals recommend
Cafe Munir
2408 NW 80th StDown-home Lebanese restaurant in Greenwood. If this description doesn't sell you on it, google it for a better one. It's good!
A pilgrimage for all you pizza foodies out there. Arrive early, put your name on the list, and head over to Essex for knock-your-socks-off cocktails while you wait.
123 locals recommend
Delancey
1415 NW 70th StA pilgrimage for all you pizza foodies out there. Arrive early, put your name on the list, and head over to Essex for knock-your-socks-off cocktails while you wait.
You know that feeling you get when you stumble into a restaurant that feels like your own little secret? That's the way this place is.The menu changes with the seasons. The wine list is superb. Enjoy!
72 locals recommend
Brimmer & Heeltap
425 NW Market StYou know that feeling you get when you stumble into a restaurant that feels like your own little secret? That's the way this place is.The menu changes with the seasons. The wine list is superb. Enjoy!
Northern Italian restaurant in nearby Ballard - absolutely recommended. Cocktails made with herbs grown on the roof. Fresh, locally-sourced food. Excellent wine list. Brava!
22 locals recommend
Volterra
121 Kirkland AveNorthern Italian restaurant in nearby Ballard - absolutely recommended. Cocktails made with herbs grown on the roof. Fresh, locally-sourced food. Excellent wine list. Brava!
Lovely tea shop in Ballard. They serve little glass tea kettles that are kept warm resting on tea candles. The rooibos selection is very good!
28 locals recommend
Miro Tea
5405 Ballard Ave NWLovely tea shop in Ballard. They serve little glass tea kettles that are kept warm resting on tea candles. The rooibos selection is very good!
This bakery has been written-up in every regional and foodie magazine there is. It's wonderful.
84 locals recommend
Rosellini’s Fine Cakes & Baked Goods
1413 NW 70th StThis bakery has been written-up in every regional and foodie magazine there is. It's wonderful.
If you are having a night out on Cap Hill and are in the mood for some wonderful Italian food, you should book a table at Artusi.
23 locals recommend
Artusi
1535 14th AveIf you are having a night out on Cap Hill and are in the mood for some wonderful Italian food, you should book a table at Artusi.
Caffe Fiore
224 W Galer StFull-bodied organic coffee.
If you're into donuts you should stop by Top Pot. It has become Seattle Legend. Warning: they post calorie contents for each donut.
257 locals recommend
Top Pot Doughnuts
609 Summit Ave EIf you're into donuts you should stop by Top Pot. It has become Seattle Legend. Warning: they post calorie contents for each donut.
Use all that dough you saved staying at an AirBNB on a fancy night out! This Italian Seafood restaurant is alleged to be THE place to take someone you want to impress. Please tell me how it is! :)
129 locals recommend
Canlis
2576 Aurora Ave NUse all that dough you saved staying at an AirBNB on a fancy night out! This Italian Seafood restaurant is alleged to be THE place to take someone you want to impress. Please tell me how it is! :)
Go here. Fantastic organic not-too-sweet bubbly cocktails, great pizza wine, and fantastic pizza. Some people even go for their biscuits (I've never managed to make it past the pizza.)
81 locals recommend
Serious Pie
2001 4th AveGo here. Fantastic organic not-too-sweet bubbly cocktails, great pizza wine, and fantastic pizza. Some people even go for their biscuits (I've never managed to make it past the pizza.)
Heading to Capitol Hill and looking for some original, trendy, Lebanese-style food? You've found it in Mamnoon.
116 locals recommend
Mamnoon
1508 Melrose AveHeading to Capitol Hill and looking for some original, trendy, Lebanese-style food? You've found it in Mamnoon.
Everything Else
South Ship Canal Trail
South Ship Canal TrailTake a stroll on the Ship Canal Trail down to Fremont. It's a wonderful walk!
A 5-10 minute walk from my place is Macrina Bakery. It's a fantastic spot for weekend brunch, your daily coffee, and something great to eat.
283 locals recommend
Macrina Bakery & Cafe
2408 1st AveA 5-10 minute walk from my place is Macrina Bakery. It's a fantastic spot for weekend brunch, your daily coffee, and something great to eat.
Pro Nails
1523 Queen Anne Ave NGood prices and fast service.
Please don't come to Seattle without stopping by Kerry Park. This is where Seattle postcard photographs are taken! Sweeping views of downtown and Elliott Bay.
881 locals recommend
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrPlease don't come to Seattle without stopping by Kerry Park. This is where Seattle postcard photographs are taken! Sweeping views of downtown and Elliott Bay.
If, like me, you love gelato, you will adore D'Ambrosio Gelato. Try the Fig Caramel, or if you're lucky, the Greek yogurt raspberry. I'm dying and going to heaven just thinking about it.
12 locals recommend
D'Ambrosio Gelato
5339 Ballard Ave NWIf, like me, you love gelato, you will adore D'Ambrosio Gelato. Try the Fig Caramel, or if you're lucky, the Greek yogurt raspberry. I'm dying and going to heaven just thinking about it.
Drinks & Nightlife
Super cozy pizzeria - nice walk from the house if you're in the mood for a stroll!
119 locals recommend
Via Tribunali
317 W Galer StSuper cozy pizzeria - nice walk from the house if you're in the mood for a stroll!
Don't just go here because you're waiting for a table at Delancey. Go here because it's awesome all on it's own. This is one of my favorite bars in Seattle. The food is great, too!
44 locals recommend
Essex
1421 NW 70th StDon't just go here because you're waiting for a table at Delancey. Go here because it's awesome all on it's own. This is one of my favorite bars in Seattle. The food is great, too!
From the people who brought you Vij's in Vancouver, behold - Shanik! Fancypants Indian food in the Amazon district of Southlake Union.
Shanik
500 Terry Ave NFrom the people who brought you Vij's in Vancouver, behold - Shanik! Fancypants Indian food in the Amazon district of Southlake Union.
Love wine? You may very well like this place, too. I like to sit upstairs at the bar and beckon the bartender to give me 5 pours before deciding on a glass. It's fun.
135 locals recommend
Purple Cafe and Wine Bar
1225 4th AvenueLove wine? You may very well like this place, too. I like to sit upstairs at the bar and beckon the bartender to give me 5 pours before deciding on a glass. It's fun.
Shopping
Artisanal ice cream, sorbet, and shakes. Walk to and from my place to burn off some of the goodness that their treats are made of!
468 locals recommend
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StArtisanal ice cream, sorbet, and shakes. Walk to and from my place to burn off some of the goodness that their treats are made of!
My favorite shop on Queen Anne Avenue. Mail a package, shop for awesome stuff.
23 locals recommend
Queen Anne Dispatch
2212 Queen Anne Ave NMy favorite shop on Queen Anne Avenue. Mail a package, shop for awesome stuff.
My neighborhood wine shop. Tastings every Saturday - check their website to learn about the winemaker before you go! Extra tip: their 'house wine' is sourced from Quilceda Vineyards is a steal at $28!
7 locals recommend
McCarthy & Schiering Wine Merchants
2401 Queen Anne Ave NMy neighborhood wine shop. Tastings every Saturday - check their website to learn about the winemaker before you go! Extra tip: their 'house wine' is sourced from Quilceda Vineyards is a steal at $28!
Every time I walk by Les Amis I remind myself it's one of my favorite boutiques in Seattle and that I really ought to stop by there soon.
7 locals recommend
Les Amis
3420 Evanston Ave NEvery time I walk by Les Amis I remind myself it's one of my favorite boutiques in Seattle and that I really ought to stop by there soon.
Shoes, shoes, and more shoes. Come for the shoes. Walk out with a Tokyo Bay wrist-watch.
7 locals recommend
Burnt Sugar
601 N 35th StShoes, shoes, and more shoes. Come for the shoes. Walk out with a Tokyo Bay wrist-watch.
Essentials
1916 Queen Anne Ave N
New Trader Joes location.
Safeway
516 1st Ave WFor the things you can't get at Trader Joes. Am I right?
A favorite grocery store! They have one of those ultra-fast wine bottle chillers for when the champagne you're buying needs to be ready to open at the destination you're already on the way to.
98 locals recommend
Metropolitan Market Queen Anne (Uptown)
100 Mercer StA favorite grocery store! They have one of those ultra-fast wine bottle chillers for when the champagne you're buying needs to be ready to open at the destination you're already on the way to.
Super cute café. You're welcome to bring your dog in while you order. Their pastries have been featured in Seattle Met magazine.
14 locals recommend
S & L Cafe
535 W McGraw StSuper cute café. You're welcome to bring your dog in while you order. Their pastries have been featured in Seattle Met magazine.
Brand new TJ's - stock up on supplies here. Free parking in attached garage.
722 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StBrand new TJ's - stock up on supplies here. Free parking in attached garage.
Sightseeing
Another one of of my favorite viewpoints in Seattle. Exquisite, sweeping views over West Seattle, Bainbridge Island, Magnolia, and Elliott Bay. Go here for sunset! It's a lovely walk from my place.
17 locals recommend
Marshall Park
1191 7th Ave WAnother one of of my favorite viewpoints in Seattle. Exquisite, sweeping views over West Seattle, Bainbridge Island, Magnolia, and Elliott Bay. Go here for sunset! It's a lovely walk from my place.
This trail is one of the things that makes Seattle the magical place that it is. It goes FOREVER, including just across the Fremont bridge from my place. Rent a bicycle and go exploring!
233 locals recommend
Burke Gilman Trail
Burke-Gilman TrailThis trail is one of the things that makes Seattle the magical place that it is. It goes FOREVER, including just across the Fremont bridge from my place. Rent a bicycle and go exploring!