Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Broadcast Coffee Roasters
1918 E Yesler WayConvenient coffee shop just steps away
Ezell's Famous Chicken
501 E Jefferson StOprah's favorite fried chicken
Saigon Deli
1237 S Jackson StGreat vietnamese sandwiches
Sichuanese Cuisine
1048 S Jackson Stdelicious Sichuanese food. Spicy!
Especially well known for their affordable Michelin starred Taiwanese soup dumplings. Popular all over Asia but luckily Seattle has 2 of their 5 US locations! Expect 1hr+ wait.
205 locals recommend
Din Tai Fung
2621 NE 46th StEspecially well known for their affordable Michelin starred Taiwanese soup dumplings. Popular all over Asia but luckily Seattle has 2 of their 5 US locations! Expect 1hr+ wait.
8oz Burger & Co
1401 BroadwayDelicious gourmet burgers and a great beer selection
Huge selection of Italian cured meats and flat bread pizzas. Go during their happy hour!
35 locals recommend
Bar Cotto
1546 15th AveHuge selection of Italian cured meats and flat bread pizzas. Go during their happy hour!
Rich hearty breakfast/brunch place with southern inspirations. Famous for their bacon jam.
190 locals recommend
Skillet Diner
1400 E Union StRich hearty breakfast/brunch place with southern inspirations. Famous for their bacon jam.
San Fernando Roasted Peruvian Chicken
16616 Rainier Ave SBest Peruvian roast chicken in the city
Sushi made famous by one of the chef's featured in the movie Jiro Dreams of Sushi
167 locals recommend
Shiro's Sushi
2401 2nd AveSushi made famous by one of the chef's featured in the movie Jiro Dreams of Sushi
Coming from Texas we have pretty high standards for Mexican food. This place isn't bad...
93 locals recommend
Poquitos, Capitol Hill
1000 E Pike StComing from Texas we have pretty high standards for Mexican food. This place isn't bad...
Pike Street Fish Fry
Pike StreetLate night Fish and Chips
The Old Sage
1410 12th AvenueA variety of smoked meat meals and a huge whisky/scotch selection
Ba Bar Restaurant
550 12th AvenueUpscale Vietnamese food in a casual environment
New American food located in the popular Pike Place Market. Not for vegetarians. Try the Pig Head before they run out for the day!
49 locals recommend
Radiator Whiskey
94 Pike StNew American food located in the popular Pike Place Market. Not for vegetarians. Try the Pig Head before they run out for the day!
Altura
617 Broadway EHigh end Italian food
Delicious Frozen custard place with a rotating daily menu
15 locals recommend
Old School Frozen Custard
1316 E Pike StDelicious Frozen custard place with a rotating daily menu
Humble Pie
525 Rainier Ave SWood fired pizza place
Cheeky Cafe
1700 S Jackson StComfort food and breakfast/brunch
Delicious (but messy) Cuban Sandwiches. Be prepared for a line. Until a few years ago it was the #1 reviewed restaurant on all of Yelp.
200 locals recommend
Paseo Fremont
4225 Fremont Ave NDelicious (but messy) Cuban Sandwiches. Be prepared for a line. Until a few years ago it was the #1 reviewed restaurant on all of Yelp.
Where Starbucks roasts their best beans. Way more interesting than the first Starbucks at Pike Place. There is also a Serious Pies pizza place inside.
425 locals recommend
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike StWhere Starbucks roasts their best beans. Way more interesting than the first Starbucks at Pike Place. There is also a Serious Pies pizza place inside.
Oasis Tea Zone
519 6th Ave SBubble Tea and Taiwanese snacks/meals
Tsukushinbo
515 South Main StDelicious Sushi in a classic Japanese sushi bar ambiance
Soi
1400 10th AveAuthentic Thai food in the heart of Capitol Hill
Local 360
2234 1st AveGreat Brunch spot in Downtown
O'Yeah Asian Food
212 12th Ave SLate night Chinese delivery and take-out
Combination Sports Bar and Ethiopian Restaurant? Sure why not!
9 locals recommend
Wonder Ethiopian Restaurant Sport Bar
1800 S Jackson StCombination Sports Bar and Ethiopian Restaurant? Sure why not!
Great place Malaysian street food. No seating, but bars in the area will let you bring their food in.
133 locals recommend
Kedai Makan
1449 Bellevue AveGreat place Malaysian street food. No seating, but bars in the area will let you bring their food in.
Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar
1521 Melrose AveFresh Oysters shucked while you wait
Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya
4203 SW Alaska StRamen!
Southern chicken and waffles, cheap drinks, and happy hour menu!
70 locals recommend
Fat's Chicken and Waffles
2726 E Cherry StSouthern chicken and waffles, cheap drinks, and happy hour menu!
Upscale doughnuts...does such a think exist? Apparently so.
55 locals recommend
General Porpoise Doughnuts
401 1st Ave SUpscale doughnuts...does such a think exist? Apparently so.
Jack's BBQ - SoDo
3924 Airport Way SGood, authentic Texas-style BBQ
WOOD SHOP BBQ
2513 S Jackson StAnother great, nearby BBQ place
Jackson's Catfish Corner
11805 Renton Ave SSouthern fried catfish and other great home cooking
Essentials
Promenade Red Apple Market
2301 South Jackson StreetClosest larger grocery store
A commercial bakery that supplies most of the citie's bread and often makes our neighborhood smell like donuts. Stop in the outlet store for some cheap bread!
6 locals recommend
Franz Bakery
2006 S Weller StA commercial bakery that supplies most of the citie's bread and often makes our neighborhood smell like donuts. Stop in the outlet store for some cheap bread!
Oberto Sausage Co
1715 Rainier Ave SFor all the beef jerky enthusiasts
Gigantic Japanese grocery store with a food court and gift and book shop
181 locals recommend
Uwajimaya
600 5th Ave SGigantic Japanese grocery store with a food court and gift and book shop
Walgreens
2400 S Jackson StLocal Drugstore and Pharmacy
Sightseeing
Home of the Space Needle, EMP Museum, Chihuly Glass, and other popular sights
362 locals recommend
Seattle Center
305 Harrison StHome of the Space Needle, EMP Museum, Chihuly Glass, and other popular sights
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveMust see farmer's market and shops
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrSpectacular views of the Seattle skyline
Columbia Center
701 5th AveTallest building in Seattle with great panoramic views
Seattle's central library located in the heart of downtown. Cool modern architecture.
220 locals recommend
Seattle Public Library
1000 4th AveSeattle's central library located in the heart of downtown. Cool modern architecture.
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthA famous under bridge troll sculpture
A nice, easy hike (2-3 hours) relatively close to the city. Great vistas as well as a lake for swimming and picnicking.
67 locals recommend
Rattlesnake Mountain
A nice, easy hike (2-3 hours) relatively close to the city. Great vistas as well as a lake for swimming and picnicking.
Everything Else
Great neighborhood jam-packed with bars and restaurants. We used to live here so can provide specific recommendations on request.
18 locals recommend
Pike/Pine
Great neighborhood jam-packed with bars and restaurants. We used to live here so can provide specific recommendations on request.
Neighborhood full of Asian restaurants and shops
200 locals recommend
Seattle Chinatown-International District
Neighborhood full of Asian restaurants and shops
Drinks & Nightlife
Nationally recognized mixology bar. May be tough to get in during popular hours.
174 locals recommend
Canon
928 12th AveNationally recognized mixology bar. May be tough to get in during popular hours.
Beer Garden with an expansive outdoor patio , Bocce ball, and a big selection of German food.
125 locals recommend
Rhein Haus Seattle
912 12th AveBeer Garden with an expansive outdoor patio , Bocce ball, and a big selection of German food.
Capitol Cider
818 E Pike StHuge selection of Ciders along with board games and shuffleboard
Standard Brewing
2504 S Jackson StNearby local brewery with a tasting room
Stout
1530 11th AveHuge beer selection and decent food
Speakeasy style bar with good food. No signs so may be a little hard to find...
82 locals recommend
Knee High Stocking Co, Inc.
1356 E Olive WaySpeakeasy style bar with good food. No signs so may be a little hard to find...
Westland Distillery
2931 1st Ave SLocal distillery with a great tour and tasting room
Shopping
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StFamous Seattle ice cream shop
Entertainment & Activities
Catch a Seattle sports team while you're in town. Mariners (baseball), Seahawks (American Football) or Sounders (Soccer) all play nearby.
386 locals recommend
Lumen Field
800 Occidental Ave SCatch a Seattle sports team while you're in town. Mariners (baseball), Seahawks (American Football) or Sounders (Soccer) all play nearby.