Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Starbucks
1912 Pike PlGrab a latte and pastry any time of day. 2 blocks away.
Oprah's favorite fried chicken -- she ships it to Chicago -- it'sTHAT good! 5 blocks away.
181 locals recommend
Ezell's Famous Chicken
501 E Jefferson StOprah's favorite fried chicken -- she ships it to Chicago -- it'sTHAT good! 5 blocks away.
Charming Italian Cafe with views of downtown. 20 min walk or take #14 bus to Mt. Baker.
62 locals recommend
That's Amore Italian Cafe
1425 31st Ave SCharming Italian Cafe with views of downtown. 20 min walk or take #14 bus to Mt. Baker.
Classy (and pricy) restaurant right on Lake Washington when you are in the mood to splurge. Beautiful walk from the house or take #27 bus towards Coleman Park.
50 locals recommend
Daniel's Broiler - Leschi
200 Lake Washington BlvdClassy (and pricy) restaurant right on Lake Washington when you are in the mood to splurge. Beautiful walk from the house or take #27 bus towards Coleman Park.
Fantastic Vietnamese restaurant in Little Saigon. It's located in the back of the parking lot, but once you get inside the atmosphere changes completely. Walk or take #14 bus towards downtown.
110 locals recommend
Tamarind Tree
1036 S Jackson StFantastic Vietnamese restaurant in Little Saigon. It's located in the back of the parking lot, but once you get inside the atmosphere changes completely. Walk or take #14 bus towards downtown.
Our favorite pizza joint in Seattle & it's run by Bulgarians! I wouldn't venture too far away from pizza and don't get the house wine. I like a local microbrew Mac & Jack's. Take # 8 bus to Cap Hill.
11 locals recommend
Palermo Pizza & Pasta
350 15th Avenue EastOur favorite pizza joint in Seattle & it's run by Bulgarians! I wouldn't venture too far away from pizza and don't get the house wine. I like a local microbrew Mac & Jack's. Take # 8 bus to Cap Hill.
Our favorite Thai place. We've been going there for years. The food is always fresh, delicious and inexpensive. Take # 8 bus to Capitol Hill.
37 locals recommend
Jamjuree
509 15th Ave EOur favorite Thai place. We've been going there for years. The food is always fresh, delicious and inexpensive. Take # 8 bus to Capitol Hill.
Homemade salami by a New York transplant can be found in this tiny deli made famous by wandering chef Anthony Bourdain. Only open for lunch. The line out the door is worth the wait! Take #14/27 bus.
45 locals recommend
Salumi
404 Occidental Ave SHomemade salami by a New York transplant can be found in this tiny deli made famous by wandering chef Anthony Bourdain. Only open for lunch. The line out the door is worth the wait! Take #14/27 bus.
Atmospheric restaurant at Pike Place Market with good food, outdoor seating and views of the water.
236 locals recommend
The Pink Door
1919 Post AlleyAtmospheric restaurant at Pike Place Market with good food, outdoor seating and views of the water.
Best sushi in town! This is authentic Japanese cuisine. It is very popular and inexpensive. Located in tiny Japantown -- part of the International District. Take #14/27 bus.
10 locals recommend
Fuji Sushi
520 South Main StBest sushi in town! This is authentic Japanese cuisine. It is very popular and inexpensive. Located in tiny Japantown -- part of the International District. Take #14/27 bus.
Fantastic Pan-Asian food right in the heart of downtown. It's a bit pricy, but worth it. Try the Mango Pork - yum! Take #14/ or #27 bus.
38 locals recommend
Wild Ginger
1401 3rd AveFantastic Pan-Asian food right in the heart of downtown. It's a bit pricy, but worth it. Try the Mango Pork - yum! Take #14/ or #27 bus.
Best gelato in Seattle. They also make italian pastries and coffee. It's a great break from sightseeing downtown. Right across the street from Wild Ginger and Triple Door. Take #14/ or #27 bus.
Gelatiamo
1400 3rd AveBest gelato in Seattle. They also make italian pastries and coffee. It's a great break from sightseeing downtown. Right across the street from Wild Ginger and Triple Door. Take #14/ or #27 bus.
The Hi-Spot has been the Madrona neighborhood's local hang out for many years. This strip of 34th Ave. has several shops and restaurants. A long walk or take #48 bus & switch to #2 bus @ Union St.
113 locals recommend
Hi-Spot Cafe
1410 34th AveThe Hi-Spot has been the Madrona neighborhood's local hang out for many years. This strip of 34th Ave. has several shops and restaurants. A long walk or take #48 bus & switch to #2 bus @ Union St.
If you like French food and ambience check this place out. French language newspapers and magazines greet you at the door. Great values during happy hour. Next to Seattle U. campus. Take #4 bus.
188 locals recommend
Cafe Presse
1117 12th AveIf you like French food and ambience check this place out. French language newspapers and magazines greet you at the door. Great values during happy hour. Next to Seattle U. campus. Take #4 bus.
This is the slow and relaxed alternative to Starbucks in the neighborhood. The neighborhood Starbucks is always busy and crowded. Broadcast is more slower paced. Four blocks away.
Broadcast
This is the slow and relaxed alternative to Starbucks in the neighborhood. The neighborhood Starbucks is always busy and crowded. Broadcast is more slower paced. Four blocks away.
Best Thai food in the neighborhood! Mostly take-out, but has a few tables. No alcohol, though. Less than 10 min walk to Cherry & MLK Way.
33 locals recommend
Cherry Street Thai (Formerly known as Lotus Thai Cuisine)
2724 E Cherry StBest Thai food in the neighborhood! Mostly take-out, but has a few tables. No alcohol, though. Less than 10 min walk to Cherry & MLK Way.
Great Southern cooking in the 'hood! Get shrimp & grits with your eggs for breakfast and know what luxury really is. Just a short walk to Cherry & MLK Way.
70 locals recommend
Fat's Chicken and Waffles
2726 E Cherry StGreat Southern cooking in the 'hood! Get shrimp & grits with your eggs for breakfast and know what luxury really is. Just a short walk to Cherry & MLK Way.
There are a lot of East African restaurants in the neighborhood, but Cafe Selam is a gem. It is a small unassuming place, but the food is what keeps the regulars coming back for more. Short walk to Cherry & 27th.
19 locals recommend
Cafe Selam
2715 E Cherry StThere are a lot of East African restaurants in the neighborhood, but Cafe Selam is a gem. It is a small unassuming place, but the food is what keeps the regulars coming back for more. Short walk to Cherry & 27th.
Local pizza joint makes a tasty thin-crust pie and a good selection of beer and wine. You can order to take out or dine in. About 10 min walk to 29th & Jackson. Once you get to the top of the hill look over your shoulder at the view of downtown Seattle. It's worth the walk.
45 locals recommend
Central Pizza
2901 S Jackson StLocal pizza joint makes a tasty thin-crust pie and a good selection of beer and wine. You can order to take out or dine in. About 10 min walk to 29th & Jackson. Once you get to the top of the hill look over your shoulder at the view of downtown Seattle. It's worth the walk.
This unassuming Vietnamese restaurant has been making delicious food for years. They have 2 menus -- one regular and one entirely veggie. (the green menu) The menus are identical, but the green menu has veggie chicken, veggie beef, veggie fish, etc. Do a side-by-side comparison! Short walk to 20th & Jackson.
32 locals recommend
Moonlight Cafe
1919 S Jackson StThis unassuming Vietnamese restaurant has been making delicious food for years. They have 2 menus -- one regular and one entirely veggie. (the green menu) The menus are identical, but the green menu has veggie chicken, veggie beef, veggie fish, etc. Do a side-by-side comparison! Short walk to 20th & Jackson.
Freshest seafood in the 'hood! They have poke, chowder, shrimp, salmon, crab -- fresh local seafood -- yum! Just a 5 min walk at corner of 23rd & Jackson.
47 locals recommend
Seattle Fish Guys
411 23rd Ave SFreshest seafood in the 'hood! They have poke, chowder, shrimp, salmon, crab -- fresh local seafood -- yum! Just a 5 min walk at corner of 23rd & Jackson.
Neighborhood farm-to-table eats, local brews & kombucha! Happy hour 4:30-6:30 Tues-Sat - $5 wine/well drinks, $9 burger & $6 grilled cheese. Just three blocks away.
13 locals recommend
The Atlantic
2519 South Jackson StreetNeighborhood farm-to-table eats, local brews & kombucha! Happy hour 4:30-6:30 Tues-Sat - $5 wine/well drinks, $9 burger & $6 grilled cheese. Just three blocks away.
Shopping
Convenient pharmacy where you can pick up toothpaste, aspirin, or even a bottle of wine at a good price! 2 blocks away.
87 locals recommend
Walgreens
2400 S Jackson StConvenient pharmacy where you can pick up toothpaste, aspirin, or even a bottle of wine at a good price! 2 blocks away.
This all-in-one store sells asian products of all kinds, from books in Japanese to Dragon fruit. It also has an Asian food court. Get a Vietnamese sandwich on a baguette for $3. Take #14 bus.
181 locals recommend
Uwajimaya
600 5th Ave SThis all-in-one store sells asian products of all kinds, from books in Japanese to Dragon fruit. It also has an Asian food court. Get a Vietnamese sandwich on a baguette for $3. Take #14 bus.
Sightseeing
Incredible waterfall behind a walled garden that not many people know about. It's like being transported to the mountains. Park was the original site of Seattle-based UPS. Pioneer Sq. area.
25 locals recommend
Waterfall Garden Park
219 2nd Ave SIncredible waterfall behind a walled garden that not many people know about. It's like being transported to the mountains. Park was the original site of Seattle-based UPS. Pioneer Sq. area.
Tour the greenest commercial building in the world! The solar panel roof and composting toilets are just the start. This building is completely off the grid! Take #8 bus to Capitol Hill.
6 locals recommend
Bullitt Foundation
1501 E Madison StTour the greenest commercial building in the world! The solar panel roof and composting toilets are just the start. This building is completely off the grid! Take #8 bus to Capitol Hill.
You have to tour this building design by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas! Modern design does not have to elevate form over function. The most ingenious part is the "book spiral". Note: may cause vertigo!
220 locals recommend
Seattle Public Library
1000 4th AveYou have to tour this building design by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas! Modern design does not have to elevate form over function. The most ingenious part is the "book spiral". Note: may cause vertigo!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place for live music in a more relaxed setting, plus you get food from the Wild Ginger upstairs.
95 locals recommend
The Triple Door
216 Union StGreat place for live music in a more relaxed setting, plus you get food from the Wild Ginger upstairs.
Great little neighborhood bar with good burgers, outdoor seating and a lively crowd of locals. Happy Hour Mon-Thurs 4pm - 8pm. 3pm-8pm on Fridays. Sat-Sun 11am - 8pm. $1.50 PBR Draft, $3 Draft Ales, $2.50 Well Drinks. Karaoke every Sunday 9pm - 1am. Just 5 blocks away on Cherry & 25th Ave. Entrance is to the side on the alley.
102 locals recommend
Twilight Exit
2514 E Cherry StGreat little neighborhood bar with good burgers, outdoor seating and a lively crowd of locals. Happy Hour Mon-Thurs 4pm - 8pm. 3pm-8pm on Fridays. Sat-Sun 11am - 8pm. $1.50 PBR Draft, $3 Draft Ales, $2.50 Well Drinks. Karaoke every Sunday 9pm - 1am. Just 5 blocks away on Cherry & 25th Ave. Entrance is to the side on the alley.
This new microbrewery is just around the corner at 25th & Jackson. Open for beer tasting M-F 4-8pm Sat & Sun 2-8pm.
They have 12 different beers on tap (that rotate), but no food. So, bring your own! They sell pints and tasters for consumption on site, and growlers to go. 3 min walk.
100 locals recommend
Standard Brewing
2504 S Jackson StThis new microbrewery is just around the corner at 25th & Jackson. Open for beer tasting M-F 4-8pm Sat & Sun 2-8pm.
They have 12 different beers on tap (that rotate), but no food. So, bring your own! They sell pints and tasters for consumption on site, and growlers to go. 3 min walk.
Arts & Culture
Dimitriou's is a Seattle icon. We saw Eartha Kit perform here. We were right up front and she was bigger than life.
95 locals recommend
Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
2033 6th AveDimitriou's is a Seattle icon. We saw Eartha Kit perform here. We were right up front and she was bigger than life.
Stroll through this massive park to rejuvenate your soul. Stop at the Japanese Garden for an even more peaceful setting. You can walk through the park to the Montlake Bridge & UW. Take #48 bus.
313 locals recommend
Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
2300 Arboretum Dr EStroll through this massive park to rejuvenate your soul. Stop at the Japanese Garden for an even more peaceful setting. You can walk through the park to the Montlake Bridge & UW. Take #48 bus.
Learn about Seattle & Northwest's African American community. Famous African Americans from the NW include Jimi Hendrix, Ray Charles and Quincy Jones, who went to school 4 blocks away. 10 min walk.
56 locals recommend
Northwest African American Museum
2300 S Massachusetts StLearn about Seattle & Northwest's African American community. Famous African Americans from the NW include Jimi Hendrix, Ray Charles and Quincy Jones, who went to school 4 blocks away. 10 min walk.
Great cozy indie cinema with restaurant. Have dinner and a movie at the same time! About 12 blocks away or a short ride on the #48 bus.
128 locals recommend
Central Cinema
1411 21st AveGreat cozy indie cinema with restaurant. Have dinner and a movie at the same time! About 12 blocks away or a short ride on the #48 bus.
Entertainment & Activities
Rent a canoe & enjoy an afternoon on Portage and Union Bays. Paddle to the other side & tour the Washington Park Arboretum. When done, walk the campus and get a cheap bite to eat on University Way. Take #48 bus.
44 locals recommend
University of Washington Waterfront Activities Center (WAC)
3710 Montlake Blvd NERent a canoe & enjoy an afternoon on Portage and Union Bays. Paddle to the other side & tour the Washington Park Arboretum. When done, walk the campus and get a cheap bite to eat on University Way. Take #48 bus.
Rent a bicycle & ride through the Arboretum on Lake Washington Blvd or cross Montlake Bridge to UW campus, take Burke-GIlman trail to Fremont & Ballard or go east around the lake. Take #48 bus.
18 locals recommend
Montlake Bicycle Shop
2223 24th Ave ERent a bicycle & ride through the Arboretum on Lake Washington Blvd or cross Montlake Bridge to UW campus, take Burke-GIlman trail to Fremont & Ballard or go east around the lake. Take #48 bus.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park designed by the Olmsted brothers (NYC Central Pk) includes the Asian Art Museum & Conservatory. Climb water tower for 360 degree view of Seattle (free-unlike Space Needle). Take #8 bus.
563 locals recommend
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave EBeautiful park designed by the Olmsted brothers (NYC Central Pk) includes the Asian Art Museum & Conservatory. Climb water tower for 360 degree view of Seattle (free-unlike Space Needle). Take #8 bus.