Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
The pork chop is to die for! It is located right in the harbor steps so only a quick ride down the elevator to level A in our building.
15 locals recommend
Lecosho
89 University StThe pork chop is to die for! It is located right in the harbor steps so only a quick ride down the elevator to level A in our building.
Von's is another spot located in our building. They have a great food selection and they make their pasta in-house. We recommend going for the happy hour. Bonus: all the music is vinyl records.
27 locals recommend
Von's 1000SPIRITS
1225 1st AveVon's is another spot located in our building. They have a great food selection and they make their pasta in-house. We recommend going for the happy hour. Bonus: all the music is vinyl records.
Great snack when walking through the market. Try the BBQ pork humbao!
14 locals recommend
Mee Sum Pastry
1526 Pike PlGreat snack when walking through the market. Try the BBQ pork humbao!
Harbor City Restaurant
707 S King StOur favorite dim sum spot!
Our favorite Italian restaurant in Seattle. Tom Douglas spares no expense on the pasta gadgetry at this place.
10 locals recommend
Cuoco
310 Terry Ave NOur favorite Italian restaurant in Seattle. Tom Douglas spares no expense on the pasta gadgetry at this place.
After you visit Volunteer Park, get some lunch or dinner at the Volunteer Park Cafe. Don't let the name fool you. This is a gourmet experience without the white table cloth atmosphere.
179 locals recommend
Volunteer Park Cafe & Marketplace
1501 17th Ave EAfter you visit Volunteer Park, get some lunch or dinner at the Volunteer Park Cafe. Don't let the name fool you. This is a gourmet experience without the white table cloth atmosphere.
The food is a bit overrated but the view of Seattle is killer. If you don't want to spend the money on the overpriced menu you can get the same view taking the ferry to/from Bainbridge island.
207 locals recommend
Salty's on Alki Beach
1936 Harbor Ave SWThe food is a bit overrated but the view of Seattle is killer. If you don't want to spend the money on the overpriced menu you can get the same view taking the ferry to/from Bainbridge island.
This is a great brunch spot if you decide to take the 30 minute ferry ride to Bainbridge. Definitely worth the trip.
12 locals recommend
Cafe Nola
This is a great brunch spot if you decide to take the 30 minute ferry ride to Bainbridge. Definitely worth the trip.
The best ice cream on Bainbridge island. Try the BA if you like carmel/dulce de leche/ arequipe
44 locals recommend
Mora Iced Creamery
139 Madrone Ln NThe best ice cream on Bainbridge island. Try the BA if you like carmel/dulce de leche/ arequipe
Rumba
1112 Pike StGreat upscale tiki bar. They have great cocktails and a fun atmosphere.
Poutine, fried chicken sammy, and boozy milkshakes... that is all...
190 locals recommend
Skillet Diner
1400 E Union StPoutine, fried chicken sammy, and boozy milkshakes... that is all...
The mecca of cured meats. Be advised, it is only open Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 3pm. Get there early and order a porchetta sandwich. You'll thank me later.
45 locals recommend
Salumi
404 Occidental Ave SThe mecca of cured meats. Be advised, it is only open Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 3pm. Get there early and order a porchetta sandwich. You'll thank me later.
Arts & Culture
Located right across the street from our building. The SAM is a wonderful place to spend the afternoon on a rainy Seattle day.
1072 locals recommend
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StLocated right across the street from our building. The SAM is a wonderful place to spend the afternoon on a rainy Seattle day.
One of the best live music spots in the city. If you like Jazz, Blues, World Music, etc., definitely check out the calendar on their website.
95 locals recommend
Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
2033 6th AveOne of the best live music spots in the city. If you like Jazz, Blues, World Music, etc., definitely check out the calendar on their website.
Everything Else
This is an iconic Seattle concert venue and it is only a block from our home. Definitely worth checking out if you like more rock, alternative, contemporary artists!
72 locals recommend
The Showbox
1426 1st AveThis is an iconic Seattle concert venue and it is only a block from our home. Definitely worth checking out if you like more rock, alternative, contemporary artists!
Seattle is famous for microbreweries but the micro distillery is on the rise. Take the tour and try the great spirits they craft. It doesn't take very long (maybe an hour). Great gifts to bring home!
11 locals recommend
OOLA Distillery
4755 12th Ave SSeattle is famous for microbreweries but the micro distillery is on the rise. Take the tour and try the great spirits they craft. It doesn't take very long (maybe an hour). Great gifts to bring home!
Drinks & Nightlife
Tom Douglas's gastro pub/ upscale dive bar. It is located right above Cuoco. This is a popular spot with the young professional crowd in South Lake Union.
28 locals recommend
Brave Horse Tavern
310 Terry Ave NTom Douglas's gastro pub/ upscale dive bar. It is located right above Cuoco. This is a popular spot with the young professional crowd in South Lake Union.
This is gem of a bar in Seattle. If you are looking for something unexpected and a great old fashion cocktail, this is your place.
44 locals recommend
The Hideout
1005 Boren AveThis is gem of a bar in Seattle. If you are looking for something unexpected and a great old fashion cocktail, this is your place.
Check out the live music lineup. This is an iconic venue for everything from reggae music to Michael Jackson dane parties.
75 locals recommend
Nectar Lounge
412 N 36th StCheck out the live music lineup. This is an iconic venue for everything from reggae music to Michael Jackson dane parties.
Sightseeing
This is one of Seattle's great parks and has a beautifully view. Check out the conservatory and the Seattle Asian Art Museum located on the premises.
563 locals recommend
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave EThis is one of Seattle's great parks and has a beautifully view. Check out the conservatory and the Seattle Asian Art Museum located on the premises.
The most breathtaking view of the Seattle Skyline. Go on a clear day or evening.
881 locals recommend
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrThe most breathtaking view of the Seattle Skyline. Go on a clear day or evening.
Theo Chocolate
3400 Phinney Ave NCome for the chocolate factory tour. Need I say anymore?