Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Been around forever and mostly local. Thumbs up lasagne. I think they forgot to raise the menu prices as they seem like they have not changed in 10 years.
53 locals recommend
Ristorante Machiavelli
1215 Pine StBeen around forever and mostly local. Thumbs up lasagne. I think they forgot to raise the menu prices as they seem like they have not changed in 10 years.
Smith
332 15th Ave E- A weekend brunch place on 15th. Best Chicken & Waffle in town.
Popular Vegetarian Restaurant in town, just few blocks from our home. Also popular on weekend brunch.
150 locals recommend
Cafe Flora
2901 E Madison StPopular Vegetarian Restaurant in town, just few blocks from our home. Also popular on weekend brunch.
Great tapas outside Spain, a little pricey unless you just nibble. Totally worth it though! A few blocks from our home east down Madison
77 locals recommend
The Harvest Vine
2701 E Madison StGreat tapas outside Spain, a little pricey unless you just nibble. Totally worth it though! A few blocks from our home east down Madison
Ernest Loves Agnes
600 19th Ave EGreat for weekend brunch on 19th.
Contemporary Cuisine with Mid-century modern feel interior. On 19th just across “Earnest Loves Agnes”
84 locals recommend
Tallulah's
Contemporary Cuisine with Mid-century modern feel interior. On 19th just across “Earnest Loves Agnes”
Great Mexican place on Capitol Hill between Pike and Pine on 12th. Nachos is a must! Even if its the only one you will order.
106 locals recommend
Barrio Mexican Kitchen & Bar
1420 12th AveGreat Mexican place on Capitol Hill between Pike and Pine on 12th. Nachos is a must! Even if its the only one you will order.
Popular Vietnamese restaurant, opens early until very late. Anthony Bourdain ate there and has a favorite soup in the menu. Our favorite is the "Combo" vermicelli noodles. If you order this, then no need to order any appetizers.
237 locals recommend
Ba Bar Restaurant
550 12th AvenuePopular Vietnamese restaurant, opens early until very late. Anthony Bourdain ate there and has a favorite soup in the menu. Our favorite is the "Combo" vermicelli noodles. If you order this, then no need to order any appetizers.
Great breakfast place in an Old Victorian house in a very quaint neighborhood. Opens early at 8am.
113 locals recommend
Hi-Spot Cafe
1410 34th AveGreat breakfast place in an Old Victorian house in a very quaint neighborhood. Opens early at 8am.
A great neighborhood coffee house (10th and Thomas in Capitol Hill) with friendly baristas and a fun crowd. They also serve food, beer and wine.
33 locals recommend
Cafe Solstice
A great neighborhood coffee house (10th and Thomas in Capitol Hill) with friendly baristas and a fun crowd. They also serve food, beer and wine.
Great pastries and dessert. Always a long line. Best Almond Croissant.
489 locals recommend
Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWGreat pastries and dessert. Always a long line. Best Almond Croissant.
Authentic French Cuisine few blocks from our home. Can be a bit pricey but try their happy hour if you're on a budget.
60 locals recommend
Luc
2800 E Madison StAuthentic French Cuisine few blocks from our home. Can be a bit pricey but try their happy hour if you're on a budget.
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StBest Ice Cream in town.
Good sushi and asian cuisine. Best happy hour prices.
17 locals recommend
Jae's Asian Bistro and Sushi
2801 E Madison StGood sushi and asian cuisine. Best happy hour prices.
Bar Cantinetta
2811 E Madison StRomantic restaurant with contemporary dishes
Voilà! Bistrot
2805 E Madison StMamnoon
1508 Melrose AveBest Mediterranean food guaranteed.
Terra Plata
1501 Melrose AveTry the Paella night on Mondays!
Entertainment & Activities
Great yoga studio with a variety of yoga classes and good teachers.
10 locals recommend
Ritual House of Yoga
608 19th Ave EGreat yoga studio with a variety of yoga classes and good teachers.
Great for kids with lots of interactive arts and science stuff. Has few IMAX showings daily.
271 locals recommend
Pacific Science Center
200 2nd Ave NGreat for kids with lots of interactive arts and science stuff. Has few IMAX showings daily.
This is our daily gym in a great location with free validated parking.
9 locals recommend
Pacific Northwest Fitness
401 Broadway EThis is our daily gym in a great location with free validated parking.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StWho doesn't like TJs? Just a few blocks from our house.
Safeway
2201 E Madison StWe do not typically come here but its close if you need something quick.
Parks & Nature
Arboretum Foundation
2300 Arboretum Dr EGreat area East of Madison by the Lake. Lots of shops and restaurants plus you can sunbathe by the beach.
61 locals recommend
Madison Park
Great area East of Madison by the Lake. Lots of shops and restaurants plus you can sunbathe by the beach.
Sightseeing
Lake Washington
One of the best viewing points of Seattle. A must if you are new to Seattle
860 locals recommend
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayOne of the best viewing points of Seattle. A must if you are new to Seattle
Space Needle
400 Broad StIconic structure with the best view of Seattle
Alki Beach
Another best viewing points in Seattle.