Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Seattle is known for coffee and Bang Bang couldn't be better. Their breakfast burritos, vegan mac n' cheese, and tuna melt are also fantastic. Wifi cafe.
10 locals recommend
Bang Bang Cafe
2460 Western AveSeattle is known for coffee and Bang Bang couldn't be better. Their breakfast burritos, vegan mac n' cheese, and tuna melt are also fantastic. Wifi cafe.
Easy and great fish and chips on the water. This is more of a stand with outdoor seating, their restaurant next door also serves the same great seafood.
6 locals recommend
Anthony's Pier 66 & Bell Street Diner
2201 Alaskan WayEasy and great fish and chips on the water. This is more of a stand with outdoor seating, their restaurant next door also serves the same great seafood.
A local bakery, the weekend brunch, and their drip coffee is great!
283 locals recommend
Macrina Bakery & Cafe
2408 1st AveA local bakery, the weekend brunch, and their drip coffee is great!
Go in for a drink, happy hour, and enjoy the water views. Set in the Edgewater hotel, famous for The Beatles fishing from a window photo in suite 272, Aug. 21, 1964.
25 locals recommend
Six Seven restaurant
2411 Alaskan WayGo in for a drink, happy hour, and enjoy the water views. Set in the Edgewater hotel, famous for The Beatles fishing from a window photo in suite 272, Aug. 21, 1964.
Virginia Inn
1937 1st AveGreat outdoor patio and tasty cocktails, beer, menu (cuban sandwich and tostones).
Great bar, great seasonal food, a bit of a local watering hole and well established. I ran into ZZ top here on a Monday night :)
106 locals recommend
Black Bottle Gastrotavern
2600 1st AveGreat bar, great seasonal food, a bit of a local watering hole and well established. I ran into ZZ top here on a Monday night :)
CJ's Eatery
2619 1st AveBest diner in town! Breakfast until 3pm.
El Gaucho
2200 Western AveFor a special evening.
Belltown Pizza
2422 1st AvePizza! And Tuesday night trivia.
Most highly recommended sushi in Seattle, you will need reservations or to plan for line worthy wait :)
167 locals recommend
Shiro's Sushi
2401 2nd AveMost highly recommended sushi in Seattle, you will need reservations or to plan for line worthy wait :)
Tavolàta
2323 2nd AveAuthentic Italian, fresh pasta.
The Cookie Counter
517 E Pike St_Fantastic sandwich_ and coffee spot.
Local 360
2234 1st AveNew american with an emphasis on local foods and large portions.
Bedlam Coffee
2231 2nd AveNight-time coffee spot
Cafe Pho
823 3rd AvePho fix!...the hugely popular vietnamese soup.
Uptown Espresso Belltown
2504 4th AveCoffee spot
Best at brunch...with a hike or bus ride up to Kerry park for a perfect seattle viewpoint
177 locals recommend
Toulouse Petit
601 Queen Anne Ave NBest at brunch...with a hike or bus ride up to Kerry park for a perfect seattle viewpoint
The La Parisienne on Wall st and 4th avenue---in Seattle--a wonderful French bakery and cafe.
26 locals recommend
Le Parisien Bistrot
163 E 33rd StThe La Parisienne on Wall st and 4th avenue---in Seattle--a wonderful French bakery and cafe.
Everything Else
Bell Harbor International Conference Center
2211 Alaskan WayNearby to conference
Pharmacy open till 7pm M-F. They have a bit of everything in case you may have forgotten something.
74 locals recommend
Rite Aid
2707 Rainier Ave SPharmacy open till 7pm M-F. They have a bit of everything in case you may have forgotten something.
Ananya Spa Seattle
2810 Elliott AveSpa and beauty services.
Salon Ayano
2716 Western AveAsk for Casey, trustworthy stylist.
Seattle Aquarium
The otters :)
Sightseeing
Nice destination for an evening stroll, be sure to catch the sunset over the olympics. In the summer there is a farmers market on Thursdays and a variety of events throughout the week.
653 locals recommend
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveNice destination for an evening stroll, be sure to catch the sunset over the olympics. In the summer there is a farmers market on Thursdays and a variety of events throughout the week.
Space Needle
400 Broad StSeattle is know for the Space Needle.
Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Ave NMuseum for those that love music and pop culture.
The science museum, the plenetarium, the IMAX theatre, the chihuly exhibit, the amusement park, the ballet, events (!)....so much to see at Seattle Center.
362 locals recommend
Seattle Center
305 Harrison StThe science museum, the plenetarium, the IMAX theatre, the chihuly exhibit, the amusement park, the ballet, events (!)....so much to see at Seattle Center.
One of the oldest pedestrian markets in the country...go hungry so you can buy a bit of smoked salmon or some piroshky from the vendors.
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveOne of the oldest pedestrian markets in the country...go hungry so you can buy a bit of smoked salmon or some piroshky from the vendors.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun games, neat space, great beer and good food. Try their spatzle, if you like that sort of thing :)
19 locals recommend
Belltown Pub
2322 1st AveFun games, neat space, great beer and good food. Try their spatzle, if you like that sort of thing :)
Pampas Room
90 Wall StCozy bar.
Foundation Nightclub
2218 Western AveOne of the newer venues to catch a great DJ
Rob Roy
2332 2nd AveGood spot for a drink and conversation.
Spur Gastropub
113 Blanchard StGastropub...tasty bites and great cocktails.
Bathtub Gin & Co.
2205 2nd AveSpeakeasy...enter through alley
Arts & Culture
Catch a movie down the block, and enjoy a drink while you watch from the Big Picture bar, under El Gaucho.
75 locals recommend
Big Picture
35 West Sunset WayCatch a movie down the block, and enjoy a drink while you watch from the Big Picture bar, under El Gaucho.
Check out the local Jazz notables, very reasonable $5-$15 cover.
34 locals recommend
Tula's Restaurant and Jazz Club
2214 2nd AveCheck out the local Jazz notables, very reasonable $5-$15 cover.
Shopping
Endless Knot
2300 1st AveWomen's clothing shop. Great for a dress, cute scarf, or some gifts to bring home.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
2210 Westlake AveGrocery
QFC
1401 BroadwayGrocery
Metropolitan Market Queen Anne (Uptown)
100 Mercer StGrocery