Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Bent Burgers
5100 S Dawson StGreat burgers, beer and outdoor seating. Occasional live music.
Hearty breakfast two blocks from park/lake. Open early and a favorite stop for cyclists going around the lake.
64 locals recommend
Both Ways Cafe
4922 S Genesee StHearty breakfast two blocks from park/lake. Open early and a favorite stop for cyclists going around the lake.
People come from all over the city for lunches and brunches.
192 locals recommend
Geraldine's Counter Restaurant
4872 Rainier Ave SPeople come from all over the city for lunches and brunches.
Brick oven pizza in Italian tradition--first of its kind in Seattle! Super popular!
128 locals recommend
Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria
4918 Rainier Ave SBrick oven pizza in Italian tradition--first of its kind in Seattle! Super popular!
Wabi-Sabi Sushi Bar & Restaurant
4909 Rainier Ave SAuthentic Japanese sushi bar and great drinks!
Caffe Vita
5028 Wilson Ave SGreat Espresso and hang out.
Nearby neighborhood for great coffee or drinks and amazing pizza.
98 locals recommend
Mioposto Pizzeria
3601 S McClellan StNearby neighborhood for great coffee or drinks and amazing pizza.
Drinks & Nightlife
Live Jazz and top names play here on weeknights, affordable and amazing same names as playing downtown for more on weekends!
121 locals recommend
The Royal Room Seattle
5000 Rainier Ave SLive Jazz and top names play here on weeknights, affordable and amazing same names as playing downtown for more on weekends!
Salty's on Alki Beach
1936 Harbor Ave SWSeattle Seafood at it's finest.
Amazing authentic Mexican food and great drinks in a formerly industrial turned chic area to live .
100 locals recommend
Fonda La Catrina
5905 Airport Way SAmazing authentic Mexican food and great drinks in a formerly industrial turned chic area to live .
Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
2033 6th AveGreat lineups.
Everything Else
Locally owned movie house carries latest releases and shows in 3 venues.
114 locals recommend
Ark Lodge Cinemas
4816 Rainier Ave SLocally owned movie house carries latest releases and shows in 3 venues.
Link Light Rail
Link Light Rail2 miles from station to downtown and airport.
Shopping
Full Tilt Columbia City
5041 Rainier Ave SArcade games and frozen treats--and beer!
Green Eileen supports nonprofits for women and girls based on the resale of nearly-used Eileen Fischer clothing.
Hosts local events.
22 locals recommend
Eileen Fisher
4860 Rainier Ave SGreen Eileen supports nonprofits for women and girls based on the resale of nearly-used Eileen Fischer clothing.
Hosts local events.
Ten minutes South of us, great parking and good selection of stores. Cinema, Restaurants, Verizon Store...
51 locals recommend
The Landing
Ten minutes South of us, great parking and good selection of stores. Cinema, Restaurants, Verizon Store...
Essentials
Natural, organic and local food store with fresh produce, flowers and extensive deli, coffee bar, fresh juice, soups and salads.
243 locals recommend
PCC Community Markets - Columbia City
3610 S Edmunds StNatural, organic and local food store with fresh produce, flowers and extensive deli, coffee bar, fresh juice, soups and salads.
Safeway
4011 S 164th StLocal pharmacy and convenience store located around the city. Great Service.
Bartell Drugs Rainier Avenue Pharmacy
2345 Rainier Ave SLocal pharmacy and convenience store located around the city. Great Service.
The UPS Store
3815 S Othello StCopy and Mail Service. Open Daily.
Arts & Culture
Great local bookstore has author events and carries new and used.
40 locals recommend
Third Place Books Seward Park
5041 Wilson Ave SGreat local bookstore has author events and carries new and used.
Columbia City Gallery
4864 Rainier Ave SLocal Art Scene.
Look for Art walks and Beat Walk events.
In the park and when open, hosts events such as a Pow Wow for Seafair in July or August.
7 locals recommend
Daybreak Star Cultural Center
5011 Bernie Whitebear WayIn the park and when open, hosts events such as a Pow Wow for Seafair in July or August.
Theater and Music in the park summer nights. https://www.mercergov.org/Page.asp?NavID=2452
https://www.mercergov.org/Page.asp?NavID=2671
Mercer Island Community & Event Center
8236 SE 24th StTheater and Music in the park summer nights. https://www.mercergov.org/Page.asp?NavID=2452
https://www.mercergov.org/Page.asp?NavID=2671
Sightseeing
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveNot to miss.
Crosses Elliott Bay from West Seattle to the Waterfront.
Great way to go and avoid parking downtown prices as well as see the piers from the water. Take bikes if you likeTaxi travels between West Seattle beaches and the Waterfront downtown. Great trip to walk the bulkhead, roller skate, etc. Bonfires allowed by reservation with the city parks and recreation.
128 locals recommend
Water Taxi Route & Harbor Ave SW station
Crosses Elliott Bay from West Seattle to the Waterfront.
Great way to go and avoid parking downtown prices as well as see the piers from the water. Take bikes if you likeTaxi travels between West Seattle beaches and the Waterfront downtown. Great trip to walk the bulkhead, roller skate, etc. Bonfires allowed by reservation with the city parks and recreation.
Seattle Chinatown-International District
Great Asian food of all kinds....
Fremont
Classic old Seattle meets urban chic.
Close by and great for recreation.
See the Audubon Center and also local listings for Shakespeare in the Park, etc.
477 locals recommend
Seward Park
5900 Lake Washington Blvd SClose by and great for recreation.
See the Audubon Center and also local listings for Shakespeare in the Park, etc.
Take a boat tour to experience an authentic salmon bake.
Highly recommended Native American experience.
21 locals recommend
Tillicum Village
Blake IslandTake a boat tour to experience an authentic salmon bake.
Highly recommended Native American experience.