Guidebook for Seattle
Drinks & Nightlife
Cyclops
2421 1st AvenueEasy-going, totally authentic Seattle bar with good food.
The Innkeeper
2510 1st AveFun atmosphere - outdoor seating area when weather permits.
Iconic music venue, serves food and drinks, happy hour daily from 4-7 and 11-close (2 AM)
108 locals recommend
The Crocodile
2505 1st AveIconic music venue, serves food and drinks, happy hour daily from 4-7 and 11-close (2 AM)
Classic Seattle scene with good bar food (last known place Kurt Cobain was seen alive)
103 locals recommend
Linda's Tavern
707 East Pine StreetClassic Seattle scene with good bar food (last known place Kurt Cobain was seen alive)
Bait Shop
606 Broadway EEasy-going, good food & reasonably priced drinks
Shorty's
2316 2nd AveConey Island-themed bar with cheap food, pinball, and arcade games.
The Royal Room Seattle
5000 Rainier Ave SRestaurant and bar with live jazz.
Some Random Bar
2604 1st AveDrinks and surprisingly good food just one block away
Food Scene
Six Seven Restaurant at the Edgewater has amazing views and a great happy hour Sunday - Thursday from 3:00 - 6:00.
18 locals recommend
The Edgewater Hotel
2411 Alaskan WaySix Seven Restaurant at the Edgewater has amazing views and a great happy hour Sunday - Thursday from 3:00 - 6:00.
Black Bottle Gastrotavern
2600 1st AveExcellent shared plates and drinks.
Macrina Bakery & Cafe
2408 1st AveGreat pastries, coffee, brunch, and lunch.
One of Seattle's most well-known Japanese restaurants - pricy but 100% authentic
167 locals recommend
Shiro's Sushi
2401 2nd AveOne of Seattle's most well-known Japanese restaurants - pricy but 100% authentic
Best fried chicken (get the spicy strips!) - even Oprah loves it (see her pic on the wall inside) - to go only.
181 locals recommend
Ezell's Famous Chicken
501 E Jefferson StBest fried chicken (get the spicy strips!) - even Oprah loves it (see her pic on the wall inside) - to go only.
THE BEST ginger beer you will ever try - order from a rainbow of flavors, with or without alcohol. They also serve great appetizers and chicken sandwiches in a pleasant light-and-plant-filled space.
79 locals recommend
Rachel’s Ginger Beer
1610 12th AveTHE BEST ginger beer you will ever try - order from a rainbow of flavors, with or without alcohol. They also serve great appetizers and chicken sandwiches in a pleasant light-and-plant-filled space.
Smith
332 15th Ave EGreat atmosphere with good food & drinks
Good and cheap Vietnamese restaurant a few blocks away (underground and includes bar)
45 locals recommend
Green Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant
418 8th Ave SGood and cheap Vietnamese restaurant a few blocks away (underground and includes bar)
Umi Sake House
2230 1st AveLively atmosphere and delicious sushi
Italian-American restaurant and cabaret-lounge located in Pike Place Market.
236 locals recommend
The Pink Door
1919 Post AlleyItalian-American restaurant and cabaret-lounge located in Pike Place Market.
Un Bien
7302.5 15th Ave NWDelicious Caribbean food
Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar
1521 Melrose AveA must if you're into oysters!
Really good (and affordable) food and drinks with great atmosphere
237 locals recommend
Ba Bar Restaurant
550 12th AvenueReally good (and affordable) food and drinks with great atmosphere
Le Panier
1902 Pike PlAn elegant little french bistro just a short walk away.
Salumi
404 Occidental Ave SDelicious italian meets and sandwiches
Arguably one of Seattle's best Mexican restaurants, with full bar and salsa bar
100 locals recommend
La Carta De Oaxaca
5431 Ballard Ave NWArguably one of Seattle's best Mexican restaurants, with full bar and salsa bar
Essentials
Rite Aid
2707 Rainier Ave SThis is the closest drug store, open 7AM - 9PM
Belltown Market
2424 1st AveOpen 7AM - midnight
Arts & Culture
Fun place to spend a rainy day - great permanent collection.
1072 locals recommend
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union St Fun place to spend a rainy day - great permanent collection.
Lots of galleries, historic buildings, and coffee shops - also near the piers
270 locals recommend
Pioneer Square
Lots of galleries, historic buildings, and coffee shops - also near the piers
Outdoor sculpture park right on the water featuring world-renowned artists - for free!
653 locals recommend
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveOutdoor sculpture park right on the water featuring world-renowned artists - for free!
Entertainment & Activities
Cinerama
2100 4th AveIconic movie theater with chocolate popcorn!
LOVE this place - tiny movie theater below El Gaucho that serves drinks as you watch!
75 locals recommend
Big Picture
35 West Sunset WayLOVE this place - tiny movie theater below El Gaucho that serves drinks as you watch!
The Rendezvous
2322 2nd AvenueBar with live music, comedy, performance