West Seattle Recommendations
Food scene
The Crispy Garlic Chicken is addictive and one of the great dishes of all time. Try some other menu items like the Bags of Gold and the Vegetable Grill at this hotspot. Perfect for takeout.
119 locals recommend
Buddha Ruksa
3520 SW Genesee StThe Crispy Garlic Chicken is addictive and one of the great dishes of all time. Try some other menu items like the Bags of Gold and the Vegetable Grill at this hotspot. Perfect for takeout.
Classic and historic place for not just buying records, but one of the best breakfast options in the area
155 locals recommend
Easy Street Records & Cafe
4559 California Ave SWClassic and historic place for not just buying records, but one of the best breakfast options in the area
Yes, there is a Starbucks across the street, but try Cupcake Royale for something different, like cupcakes with your coffee
163 locals recommend
Cupcake Royale
1111 E Pike StYes, there is a Starbucks across the street, but try Cupcake Royale for something different, like cupcakes with your coffee
Elliott Bay Brewery & Pub
4720 California Ave SWLocal brew pub with handcrafted ales
Modern American cuisine with simple seafood, local vegetables, proteins and pasta dishes, plus a chef's tasting menu.
11 locals recommend
Haymaker
4706 California Ave SWModern American cuisine with simple seafood, local vegetables, proteins and pasta dishes, plus a chef's tasting menu.
Great pastries, cookies, breads and sandwiches. Plus coffee. Try their kouign-amann.
489 locals recommend
Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWGreat pastries, cookies, breads and sandwiches. Plus coffee. Try their kouign-amann.
Uptown Espresso
3845 Delridge Way SWAnother good local option for coffee
Local favorite since 1932 for sandwiches, deli meats and cheeses and, of course, ice cream!
72 locals recommend
Husky Deli & Catering & Ice Cream
4721 California Ave SWLocal favorite since 1932 for sandwiches, deli meats and cheeses and, of course, ice cream!
Known for their giant East Coast pizza slices, they also have a full menu and a popular bar.
83 locals recommend
Talarico's Pizzeria
4718 California Ave SWKnown for their giant East Coast pizza slices, they also have a full menu and a popular bar.
Neighborhood fish market and restaurant with legendary crab cakes.
39 locals recommend
Seattle Fish Company
4435 California Ave SWNeighborhood fish market and restaurant with legendary crab cakes.
At the Admiral Junction, this is one the best laid-back hangouts in West Seattle for good beer and comfort food.
59 locals recommend
Circa
2605 California Ave SWAt the Admiral Junction, this is one the best laid-back hangouts in West Seattle for good beer and comfort food.
Fun atmosphere, superb margaritas, great beach side views and terrific food.
158 locals recommend
Cactus Alki Beach
2820 Alki Ave SWFun atmosphere, superb margaritas, great beach side views and terrific food.
A wine tasting room right in West Seattle! Excellent Darby wines available to taste and buy. Try "The Junction" or "Purple Haze" red blends.
Darby Winery Tasting Room
4308 Southwest Alaska StreetA wine tasting room right in West Seattle! Excellent Darby wines available to taste and buy. Try "The Junction" or "Purple Haze" red blends.
Excellent food, atmosphere and service in this neighborhood Lebanese-inspired restaurant.
38 locals recommend
Phoenecia
4717 42nd Avenue SouthwestExcellent food, atmosphere and service in this neighborhood Lebanese-inspired restaurant.
Good spot for pizza, pasta and awesome wine options. Oh, and Daily Brunch with one of the best brunch menus in WS.
52 locals recommend
Mioposto Pizzeria
2139 California Ave SWGood spot for pizza, pasta and awesome wine options. Oh, and Daily Brunch with one of the best brunch menus in WS.
Beach vibes, views, salty air and some of the best dishes in Alki. Try the rockfish and chips, salt cod croquettes and crab and carrot (or asparagus) bisque when they have it.
69 locals recommend
Harry's Beach House
2676 Alki Ave SWBeach vibes, views, salty air and some of the best dishes in Alki. Try the rockfish and chips, salt cod croquettes and crab and carrot (or asparagus) bisque when they have it.
Breakfast and brunch everyday, with a "breakfast bar" for your pancake, french toast and waffle toppings and creative egg benedicts.
Portage Bay Cafe - West Seattle
Breakfast and brunch everyday, with a "breakfast bar" for your pancake, french toast and waffle toppings and creative egg benedicts.
Drop in for coffee and pastries in a casual coffeehouse setting.
18 locals recommend
Olympia Coffee Roasting
3840 California Ave SWDrop in for coffee and pastries in a casual coffeehouse setting.
MOTO Pizza West Seattle
Very original ("odd") pizza with playful flavors and ingredients.
Classic West Seattle restaurant with rotating special menus from around the globe.
95 locals recommend
Endolyne Joe's
9261 45th Ave SWClassic West Seattle restaurant with rotating special menus from around the globe.
Pagliacci Pizza
Local pizzeria with gourmet thin-crust pies
Italian-inspired menu focused on seafood, vegetables, and house-made pastas.
31 locals recommend
Raccolto
4147 California Ave SWItalian-inspired menu focused on seafood, vegetables, and house-made pastas.
Chinese food and cocktails, plus karaoke and pinball in a Tiki-bar like setting.
30 locals recommend
New Luck Toy
5905 California Ave SWChinese food and cocktails, plus karaoke and pinball in a Tiki-bar like setting.
Also check out Itto's Vino next door. Both serve small plates from Morocco and Spain.
44 locals recommend
Itto's Tapas
4160 California Ave SWAlso check out Itto's Vino next door. Both serve small plates from Morocco and Spain.
C & P Coffee Company
5612 California Ave SWSuper comfy cafe with live music.
Unique walk-up window spot to order some of the best coffee and breakfast & lunch food in West Seattle.
36 locals recommend
The Birdhouse
3507 SW Henderson StUnique walk-up window spot to order some of the best coffee and breakfast & lunch food in West Seattle.
Sightseeing
Alki Beach has a 2.5 mile long pedestrian walkway and is a popular spot for walking, exercise and summer activities. Look for the Alki LightHouse and the Statue of Liberty (spoiler: it's a bit smaller than the real on in NYC).
865 locals recommend
Alki Beach
Alki Beach has a 2.5 mile long pedestrian walkway and is a popular spot for walking, exercise and summer activities. Look for the Alki LightHouse and the Statue of Liberty (spoiler: it's a bit smaller than the real on in NYC).
Go for a walk or bike ride or just enjoy a picnic at Lincoln Park. Park includes 4.6 miles of walking paths, 3.9 miles of bike trails and five picnic shelters Also includes playfields and an outdoor heated saltwater pool.
389 locals recommend
Lincoln Park
801 S 37th StGo for a walk or bike ride or just enjoy a picnic at Lincoln Park. Park includes 4.6 miles of walking paths, 3.9 miles of bike trails and five picnic shelters Also includes playfields and an outdoor heated saltwater pool.
Year-round Sunday farmers market with local farmers, food vendors, cooking demos and live entertainment.
80 locals recommend
West Seattle Farmers Market
California Avenue SouthwestYear-round Sunday farmers market with local farmers, food vendors, cooking demos and live entertainment.
Every 2nd Thursday of the month, 5pm to 8pm. Many venues hosts artists and restaurants and bars offer specials for the art walk.
West Seattle Art Walk
4706 California Avenue SouthwestEvery 2nd Thursday of the month, 5pm to 8pm. Many venues hosts artists and restaurants and bars offer specials for the art walk.
Neighborhoods
Just a short car, bus or water taxi ride away. Check out favorites such as Pike Place Market, Le Panier (outstanding classic French bakery), Nordstrom, Seattle Art Museum, baseball and football stadiums, The Showbox, 5th Avenue Theatre, the Waterfront, Ferris Wheel, Monorail to the Space Needle and so much more!
120 locals recommend
Downtown Seattle
Just a short car, bus or water taxi ride away. Check out favorites such as Pike Place Market, Le Panier (outstanding classic French bakery), Nordstrom, Seattle Art Museum, baseball and football stadiums, The Showbox, 5th Avenue Theatre, the Waterfront, Ferris Wheel, Monorail to the Space Needle and so much more!
City advice
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Local Supermarkets
Trader Joe's - 4545 Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Whole Foods Market - 4755 Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle, WA 98116
QFC - 4550 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Safeway - 4754 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Metropolitan Market - 2320 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
PCC - 2749 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
West Seattle Thriftway - 4201 SW Morgan St, Seattle, WA 98136
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Real estate services
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