PNW Guidebook
Food Scene
We’re a small but comfortable beer house located in Gilman Village. The pub area has a seating capacity of 50, not including an outdoor patio (40) that’s enclosed in the colder months.
Our focus is on high-quality, local craft beers with ever-changing taps, and great food to match. There is something for every taste. Swing by for a glass (or two).
Cheers!
14 locals recommend
The Black Duck Cask and Bottle
317 Northwest Gilman BoulevardWe’re a small but comfortable beer house located in Gilman Village. The pub area has a seating capacity of 50, not including an outdoor patio (40) that’s enclosed in the colder months.
Our focus is on high-quality, local craft beers with ever-changing taps, and great food to match. There is something for every taste. Swing by for a glass (or two).
Cheers!
Jak's Grill
14 Front St NGreat steaks and more!
Modern American Food
FRESH FOCUSED | LOCALLY SOURCED | SCRATCH MADE
17 locals recommend
Levitate Gastropub
185 Front St NModern American Food
FRESH FOCUSED | LOCALLY SOURCED | SCRATCH MADE
Bai Tong Thai Restaurant in Issaquah
1520 Highlands Dr NESERVING AUTHENTIC THAI FOOD
SINCE 1989
Starbucks
903 NE Park DrGreat location for a cup of coffee!
Issaquah Coffee Company
317 NW Gilman BlvdGreat local coffee stop.
The Calcutta Grill offers a selection of the Pacific Northwest’s favorite foods in a relaxed, charming setting. Connect with the family in our traditional dining room; take in the uninterrupted panoramic views while you dine on our patio, or cozy up with our signature drink, the ‘Queen Mary’ by the fire in our English-style pub.
11 locals recommend
The Calcutta Grill
15500 Six Penny LnThe Calcutta Grill offers a selection of the Pacific Northwest’s favorite foods in a relaxed, charming setting. Connect with the family in our traditional dining room; take in the uninterrupted panoramic views while you dine on our patio, or cozy up with our signature drink, the ‘Queen Mary’ by the fire in our English-style pub.
Flying Pie Pizzeria
30 Front St SGreat pizza!
Welcome To Montalcino Ristorante Italiano
Mangia Bene, Ridi Spesso, Ama Molto
"Eat Well, Laugh Often, Love Much"
Montalcino is an intimate restaurant, where reservations are encouraged, allowing our customers an exceptional dining experience. Our seating times vary throughout the week and are 1 hour and 45 mins in length. Our last reservation of the day may be extended.
10 locals recommend
Montalcino
15 NW Alder PlWelcome To Montalcino Ristorante Italiano
Mangia Bene, Ridi Spesso, Ama Molto
"Eat Well, Laugh Often, Love Much"
Montalcino is an intimate restaurant, where reservations are encouraged, allowing our customers an exceptional dining experience. Our seating times vary throughout the week and are 1 hour and 45 mins in length. Our last reservation of the day may be extended.
Located on the 21st floor of the Bank of America building in the Bellevue Place complex, guests enjoy stunning views of the Olympic Mountains, downtown Bellevue, and the Seattle skyline from our outdoor decks while enjoying USDA Prime Steaks—the top two percent of all graded beef in the nation—as well as other traditional steakhouse favorites and a selection of high-end spirits from our Prime 21 Spirits Lounge.
52 locals recommend
Daniel’s Broiler’s
10500 Northeast 8th StreetLocated on the 21st floor of the Bank of America building in the Bellevue Place complex, guests enjoy stunning views of the Olympic Mountains, downtown Bellevue, and the Seattle skyline from our outdoor decks while enjoying USDA Prime Steaks—the top two percent of all graded beef in the nation—as well as other traditional steakhouse favorites and a selection of high-end spirits from our Prime 21 Spirits Lounge.
Come hang out with us in The Attic. Casual and comfortable at its best, featuring a relaxed atmosphere that serves light fare, seasonally inspired cocktails, beer, and private label wines. With some of the best views at the lodge, The Attic is the perfect spot to sit back, relax and enjoy some downtime. We seat on a "first come, first served basis."
20 locals recommend
The Attic at Salish Lodge
6501 Railroad AveCome hang out with us in The Attic. Casual and comfortable at its best, featuring a relaxed atmosphere that serves light fare, seasonally inspired cocktails, beer, and private label wines. With some of the best views at the lodge, The Attic is the perfect spot to sit back, relax and enjoy some downtime. We seat on a "first come, first served basis."
It's hard to imagine a more stunning location for a memorable meal. With outstanding views of Snoqualmie Falls and the Snoqualmie River, The Dining Room at Salish Lodge & Spa provides a first-of-the-season experience. Our menu features Pacific Northwest cuisine with flavors that sing the virtues of local and homegrown, using the best ingredients and refined cooking techniques.
15 locals recommend
Salish Lodge Dining Room
6501 Railroad AveIt's hard to imagine a more stunning location for a memorable meal. With outstanding views of Snoqualmie Falls and the Snoqualmie River, The Dining Room at Salish Lodge & Spa provides a first-of-the-season experience. Our menu features Pacific Northwest cuisine with flavors that sing the virtues of local and homegrown, using the best ingredients and refined cooking techniques.
As a local critic said, Salty’s is “One of the world’s great view restaurants.” Salty’s Waterfront Seafood Grills in Seattle is truly in a class by itself. We bend over backwards to please you with our award-winning fresh Northwest seafood cuisine and attentive friendly service. Salty’s, with sweeping views of Elliott Bay and the Seattle city skyline, is like no other restaurant in Seattle. Whether enjoying Dungeness crab and Maine lobster to our world-famous Alaskan salmon and halibut in season, oysters and clams from Northwest beaches, steak, pasta, chicken or luncheon salads and sandwiches, you will find many choices on our menus to please the most discriminating palate. To complement your meal, order wine from an extensive list of outstanding Northwest and world-class selections. Our award-winning Sunday Brunch — on Saturdays, too — is like none you’ve ever seen elsewhere. Come to Seattle’s Great EscapeTM. It’s the Best View Of Seattle In SeattleTM.
207 locals recommend
Salty's on Alki Beach
1936 Harbor Ave SWAs a local critic said, Salty’s is “One of the world’s great view restaurants.” Salty’s Waterfront Seafood Grills in Seattle is truly in a class by itself. We bend over backwards to please you with our award-winning fresh Northwest seafood cuisine and attentive friendly service. Salty’s, with sweeping views of Elliott Bay and the Seattle city skyline, is like no other restaurant in Seattle. Whether enjoying Dungeness crab and Maine lobster to our world-famous Alaskan salmon and halibut in season, oysters and clams from Northwest beaches, steak, pasta, chicken or luncheon salads and sandwiches, you will find many choices on our menus to please the most discriminating palate. To complement your meal, order wine from an extensive list of outstanding Northwest and world-class selections. Our award-winning Sunday Brunch — on Saturdays, too — is like none you’ve ever seen elsewhere. Come to Seattle’s Great EscapeTM. It’s the Best View Of Seattle In SeattleTM.
Sightseeing
The Pacific Northwest is known for its natural beauty, and Snoqualmie Falls is the area’s crown jewel. Admire the mesmerizing display of power and peacefulness at this 268-foot waterfall — one of Washington State’s most popular attractions.
505 locals recommend
Snoqualmie Falls
6501 Railroad AveThe Pacific Northwest is known for its natural beauty, and Snoqualmie Falls is the area’s crown jewel. Admire the mesmerizing display of power and peacefulness at this 268-foot waterfall — one of Washington State’s most popular attractions.
Pike Place Market is a 9-acre public market located in downtown Seattle and is one of the country’s oldest and largest farmers markets. Explore every inch from the historic arcade and lower levels, winding alleys, stairways, and waterfront views. Take time to wander. The Market will amaze, delight, and inspire you. The easiest and most convenient place to park at the Market is in the Pike Place Market parking garage. The parking garage has 800 parking spots, including electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and three entrances/exits. 1531 Western Avenue, 1901 Western Avenue, and 1530 Alaskan Way.
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AvePike Place Market is a 9-acre public market located in downtown Seattle and is one of the country’s oldest and largest farmers markets. Explore every inch from the historic arcade and lower levels, winding alleys, stairways, and waterfront views. Take time to wander. The Market will amaze, delight, and inspire you. The easiest and most convenient place to park at the Market is in the Pike Place Market parking garage. The parking garage has 800 parking spots, including electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and three entrances/exits. 1531 Western Avenue, 1901 Western Avenue, and 1530 Alaskan Way.
Experience two entirely new levels of thrills! From an all-glass floor on the lower level to floor-to-ceiling glass on the upper level, Seattle’s “must see” is now a “must do.”
1748 locals recommend
Space Needle
400 Broad StExperience two entirely new levels of thrills! From an all-glass floor on the lower level to floor-to-ceiling glass on the upper level, Seattle’s “must see” is now a “must do.”
Mt. Rainier Gondola at Crystal Mountain Resort. One of the best views of Mt. Rainier on a sunny day.
60 locals recommend
Crystal Mountain Resort
33914 Crystal Mountain BlvdMt. Rainier Gondola at Crystal Mountain Resort. One of the best views of Mt. Rainier on a sunny day.
YOUR TICKET TO THE BEST OF THE NORTHWEST
Get on board with Kenmore Air, where we make getting there not just fun but an essential part of your trip. Flying to 45 destinations from Seattle, Kenmore Air serves as a crucial link in our transportation system with scheduled service to the San Juan Islands and British Columbia in addition to a wide range of options with our first-class charter service. We also provide scenic tours of our nearby volcanos and can show you why the best way to take a look around Seattle is aboard one of our floatplanes.
47 locals recommend
Kenmore Air
950 Westlake Ave NYOUR TICKET TO THE BEST OF THE NORTHWEST
Get on board with Kenmore Air, where we make getting there not just fun but an essential part of your trip. Flying to 45 destinations from Seattle, Kenmore Air serves as a crucial link in our transportation system with scheduled service to the San Juan Islands and British Columbia in addition to a wide range of options with our first-class charter service. We also provide scenic tours of our nearby volcanos and can show you why the best way to take a look around Seattle is aboard one of our floatplanes.
The Museum of Pop Culture or MoPOP is a nonprofit museum in Seattle, Washington, dedicated to contemporary popular culture. It was founded by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen in 2000 as the Experience Music Project. Since then MoPOP has organized dozens of exhibits, 17 of which have toured across the U.S. and internationally.
674 locals recommend
Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Ave NThe Museum of Pop Culture or MoPOP is a nonprofit museum in Seattle, Washington, dedicated to contemporary popular culture. It was founded by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen in 2000 as the Experience Music Project. Since then MoPOP has organized dozens of exhibits, 17 of which have toured across the U.S. and internationally.
The Museum of Flight is the largest independent, non-profit air and space museum in the world! With over 175 aircraft and spacecraft, tens of thousands of artifacts, millions of rare photographs, dozens of exhibits and experiences and a world-class library, the museum and its people bring mankind's incredible history of flight to life.
433 locals recommend
The Museum of Flight
9404 E Marginal Way SThe Museum of Flight is the largest independent, non-profit air and space museum in the world! With over 175 aircraft and spacecraft, tens of thousands of artifacts, millions of rare photographs, dozens of exhibits and experiences and a world-class library, the museum and its people bring mankind's incredible history of flight to life.
The miracle of the salmon cycle affects all of us. Here at FISH in Issaquah, the most visited hatchery in Washington State, we are committed to salmon, community, education, stewardship, our future, the environment and you! We conduct educational tours at the hatchery, provide a robust online salmon curriculum, and bring the community, organizations and local officials together to advocate on behalf of salmon in the Pacific Northwest.
12 locals recommend
Friends of Issaquah Salmon Hatchery
125 W Sunset WayThe miracle of the salmon cycle affects all of us. Here at FISH in Issaquah, the most visited hatchery in Washington State, we are committed to salmon, community, education, stewardship, our future, the environment and you! We conduct educational tours at the hatchery, provide a robust online salmon curriculum, and bring the community, organizations and local officials together to advocate on behalf of salmon in the Pacific Northwest.
Established in 1972, the primary focus of Cougar Mountain Zoo is on Endangered Species and promoting Conservation Through Education.
23 locals recommend
Cougar Mountain Zoo
19525 SE 54th StEstablished in 1972, the primary focus of Cougar Mountain Zoo is on Endangered Species and promoting Conservation Through Education.
Parks & Nature
There are many reasons – besides its proximity to Seattle – why Mount Si is the most popular hike in the state: beautiful views, wildlife (some of it not so wild), old growth forest, and a dramatic summit worthy of a more remote peak. Rising dramatically above the Snoqualmie Valley, it serves as a literal and figurative gateway to the Cascades for thousands of hikers.
10 locals recommend
Mount Si Trail
Mount Si TrailThere are many reasons – besides its proximity to Seattle – why Mount Si is the most popular hike in the state: beautiful views, wildlife (some of it not so wild), old growth forest, and a dramatic summit worthy of a more remote peak. Rising dramatically above the Snoqualmie Valley, it serves as a literal and figurative gateway to the Cascades for thousands of hikers.
Lake Sammamish State Park
2010 NW Sammamish RdEnjoy your time at Lake Sammamish!
Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest cloaks Mount Rainier’s lower slopes. Wildlife abounds in the park’s ecosystems. A lifetime of discovery awaits.
607 locals recommend
Mount Rainier National Park
Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest cloaks Mount Rainier’s lower slopes. Wildlife abounds in the park’s ecosystems. A lifetime of discovery awaits.
Washington’s largest ski resort stretches across 2,600 acres of terrain with over 2,400 vertical feet to explore. Located on the northeast corner of Mt. Rainier National Park, Crystal offers a wide variety of groomed and off-piste runs, with expansive views of the Cascade Range. All five of Washington’s volcanoes can be spotted from the summit on a clear day. It’s out of this world yet easy to reach from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport; home to Washington’s only scenic gondola and the highest-elevation restaurant open winter and summer. From B-Lot tailgates to first tracks, family shred sessions to scenic gondola rides, Crystal is a place to escape and explore. We invite you to drop in and experience true Pacific Northwest at our mountain home.
60 locals recommend
Crystal Mountain
Washington’s largest ski resort stretches across 2,600 acres of terrain with over 2,400 vertical feet to explore. Located on the northeast corner of Mt. Rainier National Park, Crystal offers a wide variety of groomed and off-piste runs, with expansive views of the Cascade Range. All five of Washington’s volcanoes can be spotted from the summit on a clear day. It’s out of this world yet easy to reach from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport; home to Washington’s only scenic gondola and the highest-elevation restaurant open winter and summer. From B-Lot tailgates to first tracks, family shred sessions to scenic gondola rides, Crystal is a place to escape and explore. We invite you to drop in and experience true Pacific Northwest at our mountain home.
Granite Mountain Trailhead
Well worth the hike to the top!
There are 172 named islands and reefs in San Juan County. Three ferry served Islands, San Juan Island (with the county seat Friday Harbor), Orcas Island, and Lopez Island are the most populous and host the vast majority of lodging and dining options and tourism activities. Shaw Island is also accessible by ferry but has limited camping and visitor amenities.
San Juan Island
There are 172 named islands and reefs in San Juan County. Three ferry served Islands, San Juan Island (with the county seat Friday Harbor), Orcas Island, and Lopez Island are the most populous and host the vast majority of lodging and dining options and tourism activities. Shaw Island is also accessible by ferry but has limited camping and visitor amenities.
Poo Poo Point - Chirico Trail- Hike a short but steep trail with many stone steps. Pause at a viewpoint offering a fine view of Mount Rainier, then continue on to Poo Poo Point itself, only 1.9 miles from the trailhead. Enjoy views to the northwest, and perhaps watch paragliders sailing off into the sky.
91 locals recommend
Poo Poo Point Trailhead
11400 Issaquah-Hobart Road SoutheastPoo Poo Point - Chirico Trail- Hike a short but steep trail with many stone steps. Pause at a viewpoint offering a fine view of Mount Rainier, then continue on to Poo Poo Point itself, only 1.9 miles from the trailhead. Enjoy views to the northwest, and perhaps watch paragliders sailing off into the sky.
Shopping
North Bend Premium Outlets
461 S Fork Ave SWGreat deals on some great gear!
REI
Gear up!
Shop, Eat & Stay At The Collection. Discover over 200 shops, 50 restaurants and 3 luxury hotels—All in One Place.
334 locals recommend
Bellevue Square
575 Bellevue SquareShop, Eat & Stay At The Collection. Discover over 200 shops, 50 restaurants and 3 luxury hotels—All in One Place.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
975 NW Gilman BlvdGreat groceries.
PCC Community Markets - Issaquah
1810 12th Ave NWGreat groceries.
Safeway
1451 Highlands Dr NEBasic groceries.
Tiger Mountain Country Store
Convenience store and gas about one minute away.
Tuscan Stone Pizza
Pizza about one minute away.