Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
"The best burgers in Seattle!" ~ Seattle Weekly 10 years in a row. “One of the 20 Hamburgers You Must Eat Before You Die” ~ Oprah Show & GQ Magazine. Herbivore, omnivore or carnivore, they have something you will love!
91 locals recommend
Red Mill Burgers
312 N 67th St"The best burgers in Seattle!" ~ Seattle Weekly 10 years in a row. “One of the 20 Hamburgers You Must Eat Before You Die” ~ Oprah Show & GQ Magazine. Herbivore, omnivore or carnivore, they have something you will love!
Contemporary coffeehouse with casual seating, offering house blends & retail beans. There's often art by local artists lining the walls.
101 locals recommend
Herkimer Coffee
7320 Greenwood Ave NContemporary coffeehouse with casual seating, offering house blends & retail beans. There's often art by local artists lining the walls.
The coffee is really good and the breakfast sandwiches and breakfast burritos are delicious. They also serve great wines and beer too! There's tons of space, free wifi, nice little fireplace and even a computer to use.
9 locals recommend
Makeda & Mingus
153 N 78th StThe coffee is really good and the breakfast sandwiches and breakfast burritos are delicious. They also serve great wines and beer too! There's tons of space, free wifi, nice little fireplace and even a computer to use.
Drinking chocolates (even 65% and 72% hot chocolates!), house made truffles and other delicious chocolates that make great gifts too! Lovely layout with lots of natural light from the large windows. They even have great furniture and artwork from local artists for sale too.
Chocolat Vitale
6257 3rd Ave NWDrinking chocolates (even 65% and 72% hot chocolates!), house made truffles and other delicious chocolates that make great gifts too! Lovely layout with lots of natural light from the large windows. They even have great furniture and artwork from local artists for sale too.
Some of the best coffee in town! And Dog Friendly! The cheese and egg calzone is yummy. The insider seating often crowded, but the HUGE patio out back makes up for it, as well as seating out front. They even have dog treats for the furry friends!
116 locals recommend
Caffe Vita
5028 Wilson Ave SSome of the best coffee in town! And Dog Friendly! The cheese and egg calzone is yummy. The insider seating often crowded, but the HUGE patio out back makes up for it, as well as seating out front. They even have dog treats for the furry friends!
Iconic Seattle 24-hour/7-days a week classic diner largely known for their delicious “greasy spoon” cuisine of burgers, sandwiches, and scrambles in huge portions. So you can get french toast at 7 a.m., some hash and eggs at 10 p.m., or the famous 12 egg omelette at 3:30 a.m. or whatever else your heart desires off their extensive menu! There are fun drawings all over the place made by guests and you have crayons and paper on the table to create your own!
45 locals recommend
Dante's
5300 Roosevelt Way NEIconic Seattle 24-hour/7-days a week classic diner largely known for their delicious “greasy spoon” cuisine of burgers, sandwiches, and scrambles in huge portions. So you can get french toast at 7 a.m., some hash and eggs at 10 p.m., or the famous 12 egg omelette at 3:30 a.m. or whatever else your heart desires off their extensive menu! There are fun drawings all over the place made by guests and you have crayons and paper on the table to create your own!
Bizzarro has been a Seattle favorite since it opened in 1986! Known for yummy Italian food with an eclectic, charming decor and a super fun wait staff! People love their Elk Bolognese, with Mama Lil's Peppers, thyme, fennel, and pork shoulder. Finish off the night with their signature tiramisu cake - very decedent and the best grand finale for the night!
47 locals recommend
Bizzarro Italian Cafe
1307 N 46th StBizzarro has been a Seattle favorite since it opened in 1986! Known for yummy Italian food with an eclectic, charming decor and a super fun wait staff! People love their Elk Bolognese, with Mama Lil's Peppers, thyme, fennel, and pork shoulder. Finish off the night with their signature tiramisu cake - very decedent and the best grand finale for the night!
Seattle staple after walking around Green Lake. Known best for their fish & chips, onion rings and clam chowder.
33 locals recommend
Spud Fish & Chips
6860 East Green Lake Way NSeattle staple after walking around Green Lake. Known best for their fish & chips, onion rings and clam chowder.
Molly Moon's is currently rated in the top 10 ice cream establishments in the US. Definitely worth a taste if you’re an ice cream fan. The waffle cones are some of the best too!
468 locals recommend
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StMolly Moon's is currently rated in the top 10 ice cream establishments in the US. Definitely worth a taste if you’re an ice cream fan. The waffle cones are some of the best too!
Great to pop into get some coffee before or after or for your walk around Green Lake.
22 locals recommend
Peet's Coffee
17887 Redmond WayGreat to pop into get some coffee before or after or for your walk around Green Lake.
Seattle coffee! Great to pop into get some coffee before or after or for your walk around Green Lake.
550 locals recommend
Starbucks
1912 Pike PlSeattle coffee! Great to pop into get some coffee before or after or for your walk around Green Lake.
Laid-back pub open 7 days a week serving up American fare such as eggs & burgers, plus 22 rotating microbrews on tap. People talk about the chicken fried steak, bloody mary with bacon vodka and biscuits and gravy.
25 locals recommend
Blue Star Cafe & Pub
4512 Stone Way NLaid-back pub open 7 days a week serving up American fare such as eggs & burgers, plus 22 rotating microbrews on tap. People talk about the chicken fried steak, bloody mary with bacon vodka and biscuits and gravy.
Great inexpensive authentic sushi spot with a cozy environment. Get there a half hour to hour before they close and avoid the lines!
88 locals recommend
Musashi's
1400 N 45th StGreat inexpensive authentic sushi spot with a cozy environment. Get there a half hour to hour before they close and avoid the lines!
Inexpensive and very good Vietnamese Pho with complimentary Vietnamese cream puffs.
21 locals recommend
Pho Than Brothers
626 N 34th StInexpensive and very good Vietnamese Pho with complimentary Vietnamese cream puffs.
Inexpensive and very good Vietnamese Pho with complimentary Vietnamese cream puffs.
13 locals recommend
Than Brothers
2309 N 45th StInexpensive and very good Vietnamese Pho with complimentary Vietnamese cream puffs.
Great happy hour place from 3 to 6 p.m. Good after a walk around the lake for Happy Hour Pinchos (Tapas), Caesar Salad, draught beer, red wine flight. Bulgogi, Cured Salmon and Shrimp Pinchos are favorites.
7 locals recommend
Tapas Lab
7012 Woodlawn Ave NEGreat happy hour place from 3 to 6 p.m. Good after a walk around the lake for Happy Hour Pinchos (Tapas), Caesar Salad, draught beer, red wine flight. Bulgogi, Cured Salmon and Shrimp Pinchos are favorites.
Great Mexican food! The variety and authenticity of dishes, price points, welcoming environment - all make this worth the stop.
Cocina Oaxaca Green Lake Seattle
7900 East Green Lake Drive NorthGreat Mexican food! The variety and authenticity of dishes, price points, welcoming environment - all make this worth the stop.
Great Greek food! Yummy gyros, chicken souvlaki plate, huge greek salads and FANTASTIC lemon potatoes! Good happy hour too!
13 locals recommend
Mykonos Greek Grill
310 NE 72nd StGreat Greek food! Yummy gyros, chicken souvlaki plate, huge greek salads and FANTASTIC lemon potatoes! Good happy hour too!
Seasonally changing selection of brews, both local & imported, plus bar bites such as fish tacos. Some favorites are the black bean pita burger, the rotating soup with the goat cheese salad, the blackened salmon sandwich, the reuben and the green chile tuna melt.
54 locals recommend
74th Street Ale House
7401 Greenwood Ave NSeasonally changing selection of brews, both local & imported, plus bar bites such as fish tacos. Some favorites are the black bean pita burger, the rotating soup with the goat cheese salad, the blackened salmon sandwich, the reuben and the green chile tuna melt.
Iconic Seattle dive restaurant with excellent food, stiff drinks and a fun, funky atmosphere! The weekly specials are delicious, such as the meatloaf when it comes up!
45 locals recommend
Hattie's Hat Restaurant
5231 Ballard Ave NWIconic Seattle dive restaurant with excellent food, stiff drinks and a fun, funky atmosphere! The weekly specials are delicious, such as the meatloaf when it comes up!
A bit expensive, but truly a top-notch meal. There are three prix-fixe menus to choose from -- three, five or seven courses, all with option of wine pairings. The menu changes weekly and is based on locally grown and foraged ingredients. The chef's artistry comes through with unexpected combinations and preparations, but without trying to be different for difference sake.
34 locals recommend
Art of the Table
3801 Stone Way NA bit expensive, but truly a top-notch meal. There are three prix-fixe menus to choose from -- three, five or seven courses, all with option of wine pairings. The menu changes weekly and is based on locally grown and foraged ingredients. The chef's artistry comes through with unexpected combinations and preparations, but without trying to be different for difference sake.
Seattle's landmark fine-dining destination for 68 years, offering contemporary Pacific Northwest fare in a midcentury-modern home perched on the side of the hill with stunning views over Lake Union!
129 locals recommend
Canlis
2576 Aurora Ave NSeattle's landmark fine-dining destination for 68 years, offering contemporary Pacific Northwest fare in a midcentury-modern home perched on the side of the hill with stunning views over Lake Union!
One of famous chef Ethan Stowell's restaurants. The wagyu beef is melt-in-your-mouth delicious that is seasoned beautifully and is paired with some amazing potatoes. The Hamachi ceviche, seared scallops, roasted squash, and seasonal house made pastas are also delicious!
49 locals recommend
mkt.
2108 N 55th StOne of famous chef Ethan Stowell's restaurants. The wagyu beef is melt-in-your-mouth delicious that is seasoned beautifully and is paired with some amazing potatoes. The Hamachi ceviche, seared scallops, roasted squash, and seasonal house made pastas are also delicious!
Distinctively French, featuring classics such as the open-faced croque madame and steak frites. Bastille is an even-toned balance of Art Nouveau and industrial design, complete with exposed brick, concrete pillars, and mood lighting.
84 locals recommend
Bastille Cafe & Bar
5307 Ballard Ave NWDistinctively French, featuring classics such as the open-faced croque madame and steak frites. Bastille is an even-toned balance of Art Nouveau and industrial design, complete with exposed brick, concrete pillars, and mood lighting.
Cabaret. Trapeze. Music. Tarot. Surprises! Since 1981 The Pink Door has provided nightly entertainment to amuse and provoke. Great food with local ingredients and a beautiful terrace with Elliott Bay views.
236 locals recommend
The Pink Door
1919 Post AlleyCabaret. Trapeze. Music. Tarot. Surprises! Since 1981 The Pink Door has provided nightly entertainment to amuse and provoke. Great food with local ingredients and a beautiful terrace with Elliott Bay views.
A little spendy but Ray's is a long-standing dockside restaurant serving Pacific NW seafood with amazing views of Shilshole Bay.
188 locals recommend
Ray's Boathouse
6049 Seaview Ave NWA little spendy but Ray's is a long-standing dockside restaurant serving Pacific NW seafood with amazing views of Shilshole Bay.
Parks & Nature
Green Lake Park
7201 East Green Lake Dr NOff leash dog park. Not too crowded on an afternoon. Lots of balls there that can be thrown for your dog. Love the water dishes and the dirt for the dog to roll around in happily.
Lower Woodland Off Leash Area
1000 N 50th StOff leash dog park. Not too crowded on an afternoon. Lots of balls there that can be thrown for your dog. Love the water dishes and the dirt for the dog to roll around in happily.
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWBeautiful park with a great beach. Dog friendly.
Great, unique park along Lake Union with stunning views of downtown Seattle. Dog friendly.
860 locals recommend
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayGreat, unique park along Lake Union with stunning views of downtown Seattle. Dog friendly.
Fun spot to watch the boats go through the locks.
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StFun spot to watch the boats go through the locks.
Entertainment & Activities
Fremont neighborhood icon! Can't miss the famous, huge Troll sculpture guarding the bottom of the bridge!
583 locals recommend
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthFremont neighborhood icon! Can't miss the famous, huge Troll sculpture guarding the bottom of the bridge!
Woodland Park Zoo - Adaptations
5500 Phinney Avenue NorthLenin Statue
3526 Fremont Pl NIconic statue in the heart of Fremont!
Shopping
Archie McPhee
1300 N 45th StIconic novelty and gift store not to be missed!
A truly eclectic Curiosity shop! From beautifully displayed vintage Uranium glass, old trinkets, local art and taxidermy animals, there's something for everybody here.
9 locals recommend
Ballyhoo Curiosity Shop
5445 Ballard Ave NWA truly eclectic Curiosity shop! From beautifully displayed vintage Uranium glass, old trinkets, local art and taxidermy animals, there's something for everybody here.
The famous market with food, flowers, stunning views of the water and more! Not to be missed!
2311 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveThe famous market with food, flowers, stunning views of the water and more! Not to be missed!
Sightseeing
Look up the map to this trail great for walking, running and especially biking. It goes from beyond the beaches on Lake Washington at Magnuson Park (where there is an off leash dog park, boat ramps too) all the way to Ballard. It runs along a lot of water areas with stunning views of downtown and peaks into different neighborhoods. Start at Gas Works Park and follow the trail through Fremont to Ballard. Or go the opposite direction all the way to Magnuson Park!
233 locals recommend
Burke Gilman Trail
Burke-Gilman TrailLook up the map to this trail great for walking, running and especially biking. It goes from beyond the beaches on Lake Washington at Magnuson Park (where there is an off leash dog park, boat ramps too) all the way to Ballard. It runs along a lot of water areas with stunning views of downtown and peaks into different neighborhoods. Start at Gas Works Park and follow the trail through Fremont to Ballard. Or go the opposite direction all the way to Magnuson Park!
Space Needle
400 Broad StGreat views!
Arts & Culture
Stunning museum with glass art by the famous Seattle artist Dale Chihuly!
723 locals recommend
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StStunning museum with glass art by the famous Seattle artist Dale Chihuly!
Great art museum downtown walking distance from Pike Place Market.
1076 locals recommend
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StGreat art museum downtown walking distance from Pike Place Market.
Henry Art Gallery
Northeast 41st StreetGreat art museum at the University of Washington.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun, funky bar with all sorts of stuff to look at hanging off the ceilings. Very usual spot. If you want a snack with your drinks the pita pizzas are a great late night snack.
47 locals recommend
The Octopus Bar
2121 N 45th StFun, funky bar with all sorts of stuff to look at hanging off the ceilings. Very usual spot. If you want a snack with your drinks the pita pizzas are a great late night snack.
Outlander Brewery and Pub
225 N 36th StA quirky house turned brewery in the heart of Fremont.
Small, classy neighborhood bar. Strong cocktails, good beer and perfect snacks for happy hour
23 locals recommend
Russell's Tavern
4111 Stone Way NSmall, classy neighborhood bar. Strong cocktails, good beer and perfect snacks for happy hour
They have many different whiskies and a very in depth wine list available by glass or bottle as well. They also have a list for small bites as well. This a great place to enjoy a glass of wine and just unwind. They have a fairly regular Wednesday Wine Tasting event featuring a Washington wine maker.
22 locals recommend
The Barrel Thief
3417 Evanston Ave NThey have many different whiskies and a very in depth wine list available by glass or bottle as well. They also have a list for small bites as well. This a great place to enjoy a glass of wine and just unwind. They have a fairly regular Wednesday Wine Tasting event featuring a Washington wine maker.
Cool, dark bar and music venue in Fremont area. Some nights they have Northwest cover bands of Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden.
30 locals recommend
High Dive
513 N 36th StCool, dark bar and music venue in Fremont area. Some nights they have Northwest cover bands of Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden.
It's a country dive bar, often has a live band, and a great dance floor for line dancing and more. It's a bit boisterous and a little grimy around the edges, but often with a live band and lots of people dancing, it;s a blast!
36 locals recommend
Little Red Hen
7115 Woodlawn Ave NEIt's a country dive bar, often has a live band, and a great dance floor for line dancing and more. It's a bit boisterous and a little grimy around the edges, but often with a live band and lots of people dancing, it;s a blast!
Iconic Seattle music venue. It's mainly know for its alt country/folk/bluegrass shows in a cool, dark dive like atmosphere. I recommend catching Cash'd Out when they come back through - they're a Johnny Cash tribute band who puts on a fun show.
165 locals recommend
Tractor Tavern
5213 Ballard Ave NWIconic Seattle music venue. It's mainly know for its alt country/folk/bluegrass shows in a cool, dark dive like atmosphere. I recommend catching Cash'd Out when they come back through - they're a Johnny Cash tribute band who puts on a fun show.
Food, drink behind a red door with a great outdoor patio that's insulated on colder nights, and open on warmer nights.
6 locals recommend
Red Door
3401 Evanston Ave NFood, drink behind a red door with a great outdoor patio that's insulated on colder nights, and open on warmer nights.