Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
The only place for decent Mexican food we've found in Seattle, and right down the street! In the evenings it doubles as a gay bar with Drag Queen performances most Wednesdays.
49 locals recommend
Baja Bistro
2710 Beacon Ave SThe only place for decent Mexican food we've found in Seattle, and right down the street! In the evenings it doubles as a gay bar with Drag Queen performances most Wednesdays.
Café for some quick breakfast and coffee within walking distance. It is just around the corner.
14 locals recommend
Cafetal Quilombo Cafe
4343 15th Ave SCafé for some quick breakfast and coffee within walking distance. It is just around the corner.
Stout
1530 11th AveTop notch food and a great menu selection. New American favorites.
If you're visiting this is a must do. The Starbucks Reserve Roastery is like the Disneyland of Starbucks.
425 locals recommend
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike StIf you're visiting this is a must do. The Starbucks Reserve Roastery is like the Disneyland of Starbucks.
Starbucks
1912 Pike PlThis is the first ever Starbucks coffee shop. Worth a visit!
Looking for a great dinner restaurant that's dressy enough to not wear a t-shirt but not so formal you'll be hurting in the pocketbook? Purple is a Seattle staple and great for a romantic dinner for two, or maybe meeting someone new.
135 locals recommend
Purple Cafe and Wine Bar
1225 4th AvenueLooking for a great dinner restaurant that's dressy enough to not wear a t-shirt but not so formal you'll be hurting in the pocketbook? Purple is a Seattle staple and great for a romantic dinner for two, or maybe meeting someone new.
Drinks & Nightlife
A nice local gay bar in White Center for more of a low-key evening. It's brand new and the talk of West Seattle's gay community right now.
7 locals recommend
The Lumber Yard Bar
9630 16th Ave SWA nice local gay bar in White Center for more of a low-key evening. It's brand new and the talk of West Seattle's gay community right now.
Welcome to Capitol Hill! This is one of MANY gay bars in this neigborhood. This was recently renovated and has some delicious cocktails. A great first stop.
7 locals recommend
Queer/Bar
1518 11th AveWelcome to Capitol Hill! This is one of MANY gay bars in this neigborhood. This was recently renovated and has some delicious cocktails. A great first stop.
Sightseeing
Because... duh. Also it was just majorly renovated for the first time since its construction in 1962!
1748 locals recommend
Space Needle
400 Broad StBecause... duh. Also it was just majorly renovated for the first time since its construction in 1962!
Not everyone know this, but the Space Needle isn't the best view in Seattle. The top of Columbia Tower is actually Seattle's tallest building and makes for brilliant 360 degree views of the region.
128 locals recommend
Sky View Observatory Columbia Center
700 4th AveNot everyone know this, but the Space Needle isn't the best view in Seattle. The top of Columbia Tower is actually Seattle's tallest building and makes for brilliant 360 degree views of the region.
Parks & Nature
Alki Beach
Our one good beach, if you're so inclined.
Dr. Jose Rizal Park
1007 12th Avenue SouthThis is the nearest off-leash dog park for your furry friend!
Entertainment & Activities
Our Broaday-caliber theater. See what's playing! Maybe the stars will align.
155 locals recommend
Paramount Theatre
911 Pine StOur Broaday-caliber theater. See what's playing! Maybe the stars will align.
Seatside service with the press of a button. Alcohol and food instantly delivered. What more can you ask for in a luxury movie theater?
10 locals recommend
Cinemark Reserve Dine-In - 21 and Over
500 Bellevue Way NESeatside service with the press of a button. Alcohol and food instantly delivered. What more can you ask for in a luxury movie theater?
Getting Around
This is our Link Light Rail station stopping at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and other destinations in the region. It's a quick Uber ride away.
91 locals recommend
Beacon Hill Station
This is our Link Light Rail station stopping at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and other destinations in the region. It's a quick Uber ride away.
Essentials
QFC
1401 BroadwayNearest grocery store, open until 1am.
If something bad happens, go to this hospital. Yes it is further away than others, but the Emergency Room wait times are the lowest and it has better medical care, in our opinion.
12 locals recommend
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
1035 116th Ave NEIf something bad happens, go to this hospital. Yes it is further away than others, but the Emergency Room wait times are the lowest and it has better medical care, in our opinion.