Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Larsen's Bakery
8000 24th Ave NW5 minute walk
Mr. Gyros
5522 20th Ave NWAffordable, great service, voted best gyros in Seattle
Ray's Boathouse
6049 Seaview Ave NWWaterfront dining with view of the Olympics
Ballard Annex Oyster House
5410 Ballard Ave NWExcellent seafood at affordable prices- a top choice
Ocho
2325 NW Market StAwesome tapas
Pestle Rock
2305 NW Market StAuthentic northern Thai - try the Kao Soi
Bauhaus Ballard
2001 NW Market StArashi Ramen
5401 20th Ave NWExcellent ramen
Moshi Moshi Sushi
5324 Ballard Ave NWGreat sushi at affordable prices
Mai Thaiku
6705 Greenwood Ave NTry the pork belly curry A.K.A " GAENG HUNG LEI", it's incredible
The creme brulee is really good here after dinner
98 locals recommend
Hot Cakes - Molten Chocolate Cakery
5427 Ballard Ave NWThe creme brulee is really good here after dinner
Weird Portland hipster ice cream! It's like cold stone, but with more pickle flavor.
95 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
714 East Pike StreetWeird Portland hipster ice cream! It's like cold stone, but with more pickle flavor.
Parks & Nature
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWIncredible dramatic view of Golden Gardens, the water & the Olympic Mountains from above
83 locals recommend
Sunset Hill Park
7531 34th Ave NW Incredible dramatic view of Golden Gardens, the water & the Olympic Mountains from above
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WaySpectacular views of the city
Green Lake
Great 3 mile loop, close to zoo
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdLargest park in Seattle, awesome trails
This is where you can take that iconic photo of Mt. Rainier behind the Space Needle.
881 locals recommend
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrThis is where you can take that iconic photo of Mt. Rainier behind the Space Needle.
Drinks & Nightlife
Percy's & Co. Seattle
5233 Ballard Ave NWGreat cocktails
El Borracho Ballard
5465 Leary Ave NW$4 margaritas & pretty good food
Not a brewery, but not a bar. More of a beer hall, great atmosphere.
54 locals recommend
Ballard Beer Company
2050 NW Market StNot a brewery, but not a bar. More of a beer hall, great atmosphere.
Macleod’s Scottish Pub
5200 Ballard Ave NWPopular divey bar
Peddler Brewing Company
1514 NW Leary WayNW Peaks Brewery
4818 17th Ave NWFor some reason this place is a popular brewery. The beer is terrible and they're about to go out of business
22 locals recommend
Hilliard's Beer
1550 Northwest 49th StreetFor some reason this place is a popular brewery. The beer is terrible and they're about to go out of business
Stoup Brewing
1108 NW 52nd StGreat beer
Hale's Ales Palladium
4301 Leary Way NWGreat restaurant + beer
Bastille Cafe & Bar
5307 Ballard Ave NWAwesome back bar & outdoor area
Q Nightclub
1426 BroadwayDance
Foundation Nightclub
2218 Western AveEDM club
Great bar that's split into 3 sections: sitting & drinking, playing pool, and a dance floor. Also serves giant slices of greasy pizza late.
20 locals recommend
Ballroom
456 N 36th StGreat bar that's split into 3 sections: sitting & drinking, playing pool, and a dance floor. Also serves giant slices of greasy pizza late.
Thirsty Fish
9041 Holman Rd NWWalking distance, good food and atmosphere
Our neighbors own this bar! The drinks are fantastic.
20 locals recommend
Little Tin Goods & Apothecary Cabinet
5335 Ballard Ave NWOur neighbors own this bar! The drinks are fantastic.
Shopping
Lux Pot Shop Ballard
4912 17th Ave NWLegal marijuana store
Annie's Art and Frame
2212 NW Market StAwesome local art
Sightseeing
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StSee the boats heading to Lake Washington
Pike Place Market
1531 Western Ave
Space Needle
400 Broad StStarbucks
1912 Pike PlThe original Starbucks
Arts & Culture
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StNational Nordic Museum
2655 NW Market StSeattle Symphony
200 University StEntertainment & Activities
Bill Speidel's Underground Tour
614 1st AveSeattle Aquarium