Guidebook for Seattle
Drinks & Nightlife
Bimbos Cantina
1013 E Pike StGreat Happy Hour!
Cha Cha Lounge
1013 E Pike StGreat Happy Hour!
Local favorite and The Official Bar of the Northwest. "Cowboy-themed tavern with plenty of ranchlike decor, an outdoor patio & a popular weekend brunch."
103 locals recommend
Linda's Tavern
707 East Pine StreetLocal favorite and The Official Bar of the Northwest. "Cowboy-themed tavern with plenty of ranchlike decor, an outdoor patio & a popular weekend brunch."
Food Scene
Big Mario's Pizza
4350 Leary Way NWGreat pizza by the slice!
Hot Mama's Pizza
700 E Pine StGreat pizza by the slice!
Good sushi at an affordable price. Sit in the bar for happy hour specials all night long.
62 locals recommend
Wasabi Sushi & Izakaya
2311 2nd AvenueGood sushi at an affordable price. Sit in the bar for happy hour specials all night long.
Momiji
1522 12th AveGreat sushi at a modest price.
Happy Hour Monday-Friday 3-5pm, Mini Pies are $6, Great way to try several different offerings! House wines are $6 and Pints are $5 during happy hour as well.
81 locals recommend
Serious Pie
2001 4th AveHappy Hour Monday-Friday 3-5pm, Mini Pies are $6, Great way to try several different offerings! House wines are $6 and Pints are $5 during happy hour as well.
Cafe Presse
1117 12th AveGreat coffee.
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
1115 12th AveA Portland import and a Seattle favorite.
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
1115 12th AveA Portland import and a Seattle favorite.
Victrola Coffee Roasters
310 E Pike StGreat coffee.
Bauhaus Coffee
414 E Pine StGreat coffee and people watching.
A Tom Douglas/Seattle staple at the forefront of the local, sustainable and organic movement. Try the made-to-order donuts for dessert!
28 locals recommend
Dahlia Lounge
2001 4th AveA Tom Douglas/Seattle staple at the forefront of the local, sustainable and organic movement. Try the made-to-order donuts for dessert!
"Snug bakery serving breakfast fare & pastries along with sandwiches & signature coconut cream pie."
32 locals recommend
Dahlia Bakery
2001 4th Ave"Snug bakery serving breakfast fare & pastries along with sandwiches & signature coconut cream pie."
So so so so good.
"Bakery Nouveau is a feast for the senses. Blocks away, the aroma of fresh baked goods tantalize the nose. Take a bite of anything, and you'll see why people make special trips."
489 locals recommend
Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWSo so so so good.
"Bakery Nouveau is a feast for the senses. Blocks away, the aroma of fresh baked goods tantalize the nose. Take a bite of anything, and you'll see why people make special trips."
Another great Tom Douglas restaurant. Modern Mediterranean and North African spins on local ingredients. Wonderful brunch as well!
142 locals recommend
Lola
2000 B 4th AveAnother great Tom Douglas restaurant. Modern Mediterranean and North African spins on local ingredients. Wonderful brunch as well!
One of the best views from the market. Great for breakfast!
25 locals recommend
Lowell's Restaurant & Bar
1519 Pike PlOne of the best views from the market. Great for breakfast!
Lost Lake Cafe & Lounge
1505 10th AveThe only 24/7 diner on Capitol Hill!
Marination Station
1412 Harvard AveTry the kimchi fried rice!
Moonlight Cafe
1919 S Jackson StVietnamese with a full vegetarian menu that mirrors the meat menu!
Plum Bistro
1429 12th AveA vegan favorite.
Vietnamese cuisine. A hidden gem in the International District (though TONS of people know about it)
110 locals recommend
Tamarind Tree
1036 S Jackson StVietnamese cuisine. A hidden gem in the International District (though TONS of people know about it)
Loving Hut
1226 S Jackson StVegan cuisine.
Din Tai Fung
2621 NE 46th StOh my gosh! Soup dumplings!!
Portage Bay Cafe - Roosevelt
4130 Roosevelt Way NEGreat breakfast!
Vegetarian with vegan options. Get the full Thali - you won't be disappointed.
35 locals recommend
Travelers Thali House
2524 Beacon Ave SVegetarian with vegan options. Get the full Thali - you won't be disappointed.
Rotating special menu based on coastal regions. Late-night happy hour and oyster bar. Wonderful breakfast!
102 locals recommend
Coastal Kitchen
429 15th Ave ERotating special menu based on coastal regions. Late-night happy hour and oyster bar. Wonderful breakfast!
A French twist on Northwest cuisine. Named Restaurant of the Year 2014 by Seattle Met Magazine.
12 locals recommend
Loulay Kitchen & Bar
600 Union StA French twist on Northwest cuisine. Named Restaurant of the Year 2014 by Seattle Met Magazine.
Deep in the heart of Amazon country, a second Serious Pie location. Check out Serious Biscuit in the mornings for the same great quality but in a breakfast sandwich.
41 locals recommend
Serious Pie & Biscuit
401 Westlake Ave NDeep in the heart of Amazon country, a second Serious Pie location. Check out Serious Biscuit in the mornings for the same great quality but in a breakfast sandwich.
Cafe Argento
1125 E Olive StAlmost a literal stone's throw from the apartment.
Rancho Bravo Tacos
1001 E Pine StMexican. Cheap late-night eats!
You don't really need a map to find this ice cream shop - just follow the sweet sweet aroma of freshly made waffle cones. Their hot fudge is HIGHLY recommended.
468 locals recommend
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StYou don't really need a map to find this ice cream shop - just follow the sweet sweet aroma of freshly made waffle cones. Their hot fudge is HIGHLY recommended.
Arts & Culture
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NNew beautiful location on Lake Union.
Have you ever wanted to experience that "New airplane-smell"? You can do that at the Museum of Flight- where they have a 787 you can walk through. Really enjoyable experience for all ages.
433 locals recommend
The Museum of Flight
9404 E Marginal Way SHave you ever wanted to experience that "New airplane-smell"? You can do that at the Museum of Flight- where they have a 787 you can walk through. Really enjoyable experience for all ages.
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StFree on the first Thursday of every month.
One of the most comprehensive, well maintained and versatile pinball collections anywhere in the world. Single-Entry Adults $13.00, All Day Pass Adults $18.00. 50 plus games on freeplay.
57 locals recommend
Seattle Pinball Museum
508 Maynard Ave SOne of the most comprehensive, well maintained and versatile pinball collections anywhere in the world. Single-Entry Adults $13.00, All Day Pass Adults $18.00. 50 plus games on freeplay.
Sightseeing
Pike Place Market is Seattle's original farmers market and the center of locally sourced, artisan and specialty foods.
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AvePike Place Market is Seattle's original farmers market and the center of locally sourced, artisan and specialty foods.
One of the biggest Ferris wheels in the United States, The Seattle Great Wheel is open in Seattle!
347 locals recommend
The Seattle Great Wheel
1301 Alaskan WayOne of the biggest Ferris wheels in the United States, The Seattle Great Wheel is open in Seattle!
The tallest public viewing area west of the Mississippi. The 360 degree panoramic view includes Mt. Rainier, the Cascade Mountains, Mt. Baker, Elliott Bay, and the city of Seattle. Worth the trip!
128 locals recommend
Sky View Observatory Columbia Center
700 4th AveThe tallest public viewing area west of the Mississippi. The 360 degree panoramic view includes Mt. Rainier, the Cascade Mountains, Mt. Baker, Elliott Bay, and the city of Seattle. Worth the trip!
The symbol of Seattle. If you are visiting on a clear day, it's hard to not be awed by the landscape.
1748 locals recommend
Space Needle
400 Broad StThe symbol of Seattle. If you are visiting on a clear day, it's hard to not be awed by the landscape.
I'm not even into sports but the stadium tour is strangely fascinating.
386 locals recommend
Lumen Field
800 Occidental Ave SI'm not even into sports but the stadium tour is strangely fascinating.
Everything Else
A strange little slice of peace and quiet in Pioneer Square. Worth stopping by if you are in the area.
25 locals recommend
Waterfall Garden Park
219 2nd Ave SA strange little slice of peace and quiet in Pioneer Square. Worth stopping by if you are in the area.
Shopping
In it's new home - a must for book-lovers. Continuously operating since 1973 and the best creaky floors in the city!
243 locals recommend
The Elliott Bay Book Company
1521 10th AveIn it's new home - a must for book-lovers. Continuously operating since 1973 and the best creaky floors in the city!
Some might say that this is the last proper record store in the city proper. Local chain for used & new vinyl records & CDs plus DVDs with 100,000 titles in stock.
14 locals recommend
Everyday Music
1520 10th AveSome might say that this is the last proper record store in the city proper. Local chain for used & new vinyl records & CDs plus DVDs with 100,000 titles in stock.