Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Lark Restaurant
952 E Seneca StThe imagination and effort have to be experienced!
You'll feel like you've had a taste of Spain in a very special space!
77 locals recommend
The Harvest Vine
2701 E Madison StYou'll feel like you've had a taste of Spain in a very special space!
Anchovies & Olives
1550 15th AvenueOne of Seattle's best chefs makes this unforgettable.
Wonderful menu and great people...and you are right on Lake Washington.
55 locals recommend
BluWater Bistro - Leschi
102 Lakeside AveWonderful menu and great people...and you are right on Lake Washington.
Hidden in the back corner of the city's most unattractive parking lot is a wondrous Vietnamese experience not to be missed!
110 locals recommend
Tamarind Tree
1036 S Jackson StHidden in the back corner of the city's most unattractive parking lot is a wondrous Vietnamese experience not to be missed!
Steak and seafood are done so very perfectly here, and right on Lake Washington, too.
50 locals recommend
Daniel's Broiler - Leschi
200 Lake Washington BlvdSteak and seafood are done so very perfectly here, and right on Lake Washington, too.
Anthony's Pier 66
2201 Alaskan WayTHE seafood place in Seattle...they never disappoint.
Thai Ginger-Madison Park
Tiny space but okay to call and pickup! Lovely food.
While not a big coffee lover myself, I've been told this is THE Starbuck's to visit...and if you do, check out the Six Arms across on the other corner of Melrose & Pike for lunch or dinner!
425 locals recommend
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike StWhile not a big coffee lover myself, I've been told this is THE Starbuck's to visit...and if you do, check out the Six Arms across on the other corner of Melrose & Pike for lunch or dinner!
The coffee is divine...and I'm not a coffee lover! There is also a bag of their Bizarro blend in my freezer door, so help yourself!
89 locals recommend
Caffe Umbria
1201 Westlake Ave NThe coffee is divine...and I'm not a coffee lover! There is also a bag of their Bizarro blend in my freezer door, so help yourself!
Drinks & Nightlife
It's the Land of a Thousand Beers that also welcomes kids and dogs.
182 locals recommend
Chuck's Hop Shop & Kegs to go
2001 E Union StIt's the Land of a Thousand Beers that also welcomes kids and dogs.
Bottlehouse
1416 34th AveGreat wine selections and appetizers in a lovely setting.
Cactus Madison Park
4220 E Madison StThe margaritas are to die for.
Hotel Sorrento
900 Madison StIconic hotel with (usually) quiet bar scene.
Benaroya Hall itself is reason to go, but the professionalism and variety is a treat.
78 locals recommend
Seattle Symphony
200 University StBenaroya Hall itself is reason to go, but the professionalism and variety is a treat.
Sightseeing
Because the Space Needle is a must-experience, and the restaurant is now excellent!
362 locals recommend
Seattle Center
305 Harrison StBecause the Space Needle is a must-experience, and the restaurant is now excellent!
You can spend all day there, rain or shine, and shop for souvenirs, fresh seafood, produce & flowers, see the first Starbuck's and enjoy the street entertainment.
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveYou can spend all day there, rain or shine, and shop for souvenirs, fresh seafood, produce & flowers, see the first Starbuck's and enjoy the street entertainment.
Take the Underground Tour, visit wonderful bars, shops and restaurants, drink in old Seattle and imagine what it used to be like 150 years ago.
270 locals recommend
Pioneer Square
Take the Underground Tour, visit wonderful bars, shops and restaurants, drink in old Seattle and imagine what it used to be like 150 years ago.
The campus buildings and grounds are delightful and great backdrops to photos.
329 locals recommend
University of Washington
1410 Northeast Campus ParkwayThe campus buildings and grounds are delightful and great backdrops to photos.
Parks & Nature
The conservatory is small but warm on those grey days and hosts a nice collection of jungle and desert plants.
563 locals recommend
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave EThe conservatory is small but warm on those grey days and hosts a nice collection of jungle and desert plants.
Hiking trails, stunning views from spring thru fall, nice visitor center and new additions from the ring of fire neighboring countries being added for years to come. You can take a quick trip across Hwy 520 to rent canoes from the University of Washington's stadium equipment rental shop and explore the Arboretum from the water, too...see turtles, herons, redwing blackbirds and so much more.
313 locals recommend
Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
2300 Arboretum Dr EHiking trails, stunning views from spring thru fall, nice visitor center and new additions from the ring of fire neighboring countries being added for years to come. You can take a quick trip across Hwy 520 to rent canoes from the University of Washington's stadium equipment rental shop and explore the Arboretum from the water, too...see turtles, herons, redwing blackbirds and so much more.
Green Lake
Walking, jogging and biking are all easy here!
Arts & Culture
You can see the original Rainier Beer "R" and more than this space will ever allow!
357 locals recommend
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NYou can see the original Rainier Beer "R" and more than this space will ever allow!
There is an infinite variety of displays and collections to explore and revel in.
1072 locals recommend
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StThere is an infinite variety of displays and collections to explore and revel in.
Shopping
Moving to Capitol Hill from Pioneer Square just made it that much better! A delightful place to lose yourself.
243 locals recommend
The Elliott Bay Book Company
1521 10th AveMoving to Capitol Hill from Pioneer Square just made it that much better! A delightful place to lose yourself.
A little of everything here: food and drink, shopping, music all in a very cool preserved space with new modern touches.
22 locals recommend
Chophouse Row
1424 11th AveA little of everything here: food and drink, shopping, music all in a very cool preserved space with new modern touches.
Tons of shopping, food and drink in a setting that has to be experienced. Don't miss the Hwy 99 troll under the bridge on N. 36th Street!
251 locals recommend
Fremont
Tons of shopping, food and drink in a setting that has to be experienced. Don't miss the Hwy 99 troll under the bridge on N. 36th Street!
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StAffordable and mostly organic
Safeway
2201 E Madison St