Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Vendemmia
1126 34th AveHip Italian. Clean lines, house made pasta, delicious cocktails.
Local restauranteur, Ethan Stole, cooks up a delicious steak frites! Super hip little spot.
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Red Cow
1423 34th AveLocal restauranteur, Ethan Stole, cooks up a delicious steak frites! Super hip little spot.
The owner lives in the neighborhood - this place serves family friendly and delicious comfort food (brunch and dinner) with live jazz on Saturday nights!
52 localnici recomandă
St. Clouds
The owner lives in the neighborhood - this place serves family friendly and delicious comfort food (brunch and dinner) with live jazz on Saturday nights!
This is our go-to spot for low key, quick and good thai food. The panang curry with fried tofu is a classic order in our house.
33 localnici recomandă
Naam Thai Cuisine
1404 34th AveThis is our go-to spot for low key, quick and good thai food. The panang curry with fried tofu is a classic order in our house.
Bistro Turkuaz
1114 34th AveLooking for a super cozy date night? Turkish food!
Sit down for brunch, or grab a coffee and pastry to-go. Classic breakfast that is SO GOOD! This place draws a crowd on weekend mornings so come early to get your name on the list!
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Hi-Spot Cafe
1410 34th AveSit down for brunch, or grab a coffee and pastry to-go. Classic breakfast that is SO GOOD! This place draws a crowd on weekend mornings so come early to get your name on the list!
This store front is a joint venture: Verte Coffee (serving Stumptown coffee) and cupcakes via Cupcake Royale. Can't go wrong with that combo!
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Cupcake Royale
1111 E Pike StThis store front is a joint venture: Verte Coffee (serving Stumptown coffee) and cupcakes via Cupcake Royale. Can't go wrong with that combo!
Yum. Stop in for a cookie and tea after a long walk around volunteer park, or plan on brunch or dinner at this fabulous establishment.
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Volunteer Park Cafe & Marketplace
1501 17th Ave EYum. Stop in for a cookie and tea after a long walk around volunteer park, or plan on brunch or dinner at this fabulous establishment.
Great Vietnamese food in the International District. Great paired with a show at Theater off Jackson!
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Tamarind Tree
1036 S Jackson StGreat Vietnamese food in the International District. Great paired with a show at Theater off Jackson!
Hippest and most authentic Oaxacan food in town. They don't take reservations, but you can give the host your phone number and grab a drink at a bar nearby (the Sexton, Ocho) while you wait.
100 localnici recomandă
La Carta De Oaxaca
5431 Ballard Ave NWHippest and most authentic Oaxacan food in town. They don't take reservations, but you can give the host your phone number and grab a drink at a bar nearby (the Sexton, Ocho) while you wait.
Spinasse
1531 14th AveYum! Hip, cozy, modern Italian. House made pasta.
Great sushi (and great happy hour prices on sushi!) - and turns into a bar scene later on.
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Umi Sake House
2230 1st AveGreat sushi (and great happy hour prices on sushi!) - and turns into a bar scene later on.
Great oyster and shellfish bar - try the kumamoto oysters. Yum.
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Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar
1521 Melrose AveGreat oyster and shellfish bar - try the kumamoto oysters. Yum.
Super good, super creative sushi rolls. Same owners as Umi, downtown. Turns into a hip spot later on at night.
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Momiji
1522 12th AveSuper good, super creative sushi rolls. Same owners as Umi, downtown. Turns into a hip spot later on at night.
Cozy, cozy, cozy. Creative, simple food. Small restaurant, good food.
37 localnici recomandă
Marjorie Restaurant
1412 E Union StCozy, cozy, cozy. Creative, simple food. Small restaurant, good food.
One of my go to spots for dependably delicious, upscale but unpretentious food.
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Zoë Events
1318 East Union StreetOne of my go to spots for dependably delicious, upscale but unpretentious food.
Brunch! They open early on weekdays, too! Started as a food truck, and they now have three brick and mortar locations around Seattle.
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Skillet Diner
1400 E Union StBrunch! They open early on weekdays, too! Started as a food truck, and they now have three brick and mortar locations around Seattle.
Brunch! They do take reservations, which isn't a bad idea, because this place gets to be bananas. All organic, all really, really good! Where I go for my gluten free, vegan pancake fix.
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Portage Bay Cafe - South Lake Union
391 Terry Ave NBrunch! They do take reservations, which isn't a bad idea, because this place gets to be bananas. All organic, all really, really good! Where I go for my gluten free, vegan pancake fix.
Another Ethan Stole establishment (same chef as Red Cow in Madrona). Modern Italian. House made pastas.
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Anchovies & Olives
1550 15th AvenueAnother Ethan Stole establishment (same chef as Red Cow in Madrona). Modern Italian. House made pastas.
All vegetarian, with many gluten free and vegan options! Brunch and dinner. Always plenty of seats - this place is deceivingly large!
150 localnici recomandă
Cafe Flora
2901 E Madison StAll vegetarian, with many gluten free and vegan options! Brunch and dinner. Always plenty of seats - this place is deceivingly large!
If you are willing to spend money on food, this is the place to do it. We only go here on special occasions. It is hands down, some of the best food I've had. It's Basque food in an intimate setting.
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The Harvest Vine
2701 E Madison StIf you are willing to spend money on food, this is the place to do it. We only go here on special occasions. It is hands down, some of the best food I've had. It's Basque food in an intimate setting.
Simple and elegant Italian dishes. I absolutely love it here. It is a go to date night location.
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Bar Cantinetta
2811 E Madison StSimple and elegant Italian dishes. I absolutely love it here. It is a go to date night location.
New American food that is REALLY good. Brunch and dinner. They have a wonderful roof top deck and every Monday is Paella night!
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Terra Plata
1501 Melrose AveNew American food that is REALLY good. Brunch and dinner. They have a wonderful roof top deck and every Monday is Paella night!
Mamnoon
1508 Melrose AveHip Lebanese food! Try the lentil soup!
If you find yourself downtown, around Pike Place Market, this Korean restaurant is a gem, tucked away in Post Alley. Ask someone to help you find it, because it's tricky!
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Chan Seattle
724 Pine StIf you find yourself downtown, around Pike Place Market, this Korean restaurant is a gem, tucked away in Post Alley. Ask someone to help you find it, because it's tricky!
The Walrus and the Carpenter
4743 Ballard Ave NWGreat oyster bar in Ballard!
If you are looking for a special waterfront seafood experience, this is the place to go! Located on Lake Union, with views of downtown. Arrive early for a drink on the beach next to the fire pit!
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Westward
2501 N Northlake WayIf you are looking for a special waterfront seafood experience, this is the place to go! Located on Lake Union, with views of downtown. Arrive early for a drink on the beach next to the fire pit!
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
1115 12th AveBecause it's Stumptown! Good. Coffee.
Great coffee shop! With lots of seats for hanging out.
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Caffé Vita Coffee Roasting
1005 E Pike StGreat coffee shop! With lots of seats for hanging out.
Victrola Coffee Roasters
310 E Pike StAnother great coffee shop.
Cheap Eats! Another great story of a food truck turning into a brick and mortar establishment.
73 localnici recomandă
Rancho Bravo Tacos
1001 E Pine StCheap Eats! Another great story of a food truck turning into a brick and mortar establishment.
Hot Mama's Pizza
700 E Pine StCheap Eats! Want a quick slice of pizza? Here you go.
Cheap Eats! Malaysian cuisine - walk up window only. Grab your food and take it into Montana Bar next store, to wash down your grub with a beer.
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Kedai Makan
1449 Bellevue AveCheap Eats! Malaysian cuisine - walk up window only. Grab your food and take it into Montana Bar next store, to wash down your grub with a beer.
Cheap Eats! Cash only at this very local and very real establishment. The brisket is really effing good.
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The Barbeque Pit
1816 East Yesler WayCheap Eats! Cash only at this very local and very real establishment. The brisket is really effing good.
There are so many Ethiopian restaurants around our house, but we always come back to Saba. It's the best.
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Saba Ethiopian Cuisine
110 12th AveThere are so many Ethiopian restaurants around our house, but we always come back to Saba. It's the best.
A New Orleans-influenced eatery serving fried chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, biscuits and gravy, fried catfish and fried okra. And a small but decent bar!
70 localnici recomandă
Fat's Chicken and Waffles
2726 E Cherry StA New Orleans-influenced eatery serving fried chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, biscuits and gravy, fried catfish and fried okra. And a small but decent bar!
Family friendly restaurant serving solid comfort food. Burgers, made from all kinds of proteins: beef, pork, shrimp, smoky lamb, jerk chicken, and house-made veggie burgers!
73 localnici recomandă
Heyday
1372 31st Ave SFamily friendly restaurant serving solid comfort food. Burgers, made from all kinds of proteins: beef, pork, shrimp, smoky lamb, jerk chicken, and house-made veggie burgers!
Drinks & Nightlife
You can tell your server what style of wines you like, and he'll make a personalized flight for you. Light food, great decor, sunny deck. This place is comfortable and never pretentious.
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Bottlehouse
1416 34th AveYou can tell your server what style of wines you like, and he'll make a personalized flight for you. Light food, great decor, sunny deck. This place is comfortable and never pretentious.
Fabulous cocktails. Grab a drink while waiting for a table at Spinasse next door.
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Artusi
1535 14th AveFabulous cocktails. Grab a drink while waiting for a table at Spinasse next door.
This is a great restaurant that turns into a great bar later on! Tasty, fresh Mexican with local owners.
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Poquitos, Capitol Hill
1000 E Pike StThis is a great restaurant that turns into a great bar later on! Tasty, fresh Mexican with local owners.
Walking distance from our house, Sunday night karaoke. Super fun, hipster bar!
102 localnici recomandă
Twilight Exit
2514 E Cherry StWalking distance from our house, Sunday night karaoke. Super fun, hipster bar!
50 beers on tap (as well as kombucha and artisan sodas!). Always food trucks out front (and ice cream!). They have board games for playing. This place is kid and dog friendly.
182 localnici recomandă
Chuck's Hop Shop & Kegs to go
2001 E Union St50 beers on tap (as well as kombucha and artisan sodas!). Always food trucks out front (and ice cream!). They have board games for playing. This place is kid and dog friendly.
Neighbor Lady
1133 E Union StHipster bar close to home!
Luc
2800 E Madison StSweet little bar, great before or after dinner in Madison Valley.
Cheap Eats! (and drinks). This is a bar, but they also serve lunch and dinner! My husband really loves the "gordito" style taco.
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Bimbos Cantina
1013 E Pike StCheap Eats! (and drinks). This is a bar, but they also serve lunch and dinner! My husband really loves the "gordito" style taco.
Tractor Tavern
5213 Ballard Ave NWLive music!
Neumos
925 E Pike StLive music!
Comet Tavern
922 E Pike StGreat dive bar. With free peanuts!
Everything Else
Molly Moon's
4822 Rainier Ave SICE CREAM!! Try the salted caramel flavor!
Shopping
Boutique featuring mostly mens (with some well curated women's ware). Everything is made in America, and everything is way stylish.
Hammer + Awl
1137 34th AveBoutique featuring mostly mens (with some well curated women's ware). Everything is made in America, and everything is way stylish.
Hitchcock Madrona
34th AvenueLingerie, bathing suits, jewelry.
You will notice my glassybaby addiction while staying in the apartment. Hand blown on site.
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glassybaby madrona
3406 E Union StYou will notice my glassybaby addiction while staying in the apartment. Hand blown on site.
Driftwood Consignment
1135 34th AveStylishly curated, lightly worn pieces.
Juniper
3314 E Spring StFun local boutique!
Our local pot shop, Uncle Ikes, opened recently on 23rd and Union (about a 20 minute walk from the apartment).
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Uncle Ike's Central District Marijuana Dispensary
2310 E Union StOur local pot shop, Uncle Ikes, opened recently on 23rd and Union (about a 20 minute walk from the apartment).
Sightseeing
Frink Park
398 Lake Washington Blvd SThis park is nestled in the hills above Lake Washington.
Neighborhood park nestled in the hills above Lake Washington. Trails uncover old stone bridges, and clearings that open up to a huge pea patch. The meandering trails take you all hte way to the lake.
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Colman Park
1740 Lake Washington Blvd SNeighborhood park nestled in the hills above Lake Washington. Trails uncover old stone bridges, and clearings that open up to a huge pea patch. The meandering trails take you all hte way to the lake.
This park consists of an entire peninsula on Lake Washington. A paved 3 mile trail borders the park, and you can enjoy wooded trails inland.
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Seward Park
5900 Lake Washington Blvd SThis park consists of an entire peninsula on Lake Washington. A paved 3 mile trail borders the park, and you can enjoy wooded trails inland.
This park offers a Japanese garden, botanical garden and great trails for easy walks. The Arboretum is about 2 miles north of the apartment.
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Arboretum Foundation
2300 Arboretum Dr EThis park offers a Japanese garden, botanical garden and great trails for easy walks. The Arboretum is about 2 miles north of the apartment.
In addition to a beautiful conservatory, this park also has a water tower that hosts a great view of Seattle from the top. This park is about 2.5 miles north of our house. A gem of a cafe is nearby!
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Parcul Voluntarilor
1247 15th Ave EIn addition to a beautiful conservatory, this park also has a water tower that hosts a great view of Seattle from the top. This park is about 2.5 miles north of our house. A gem of a cafe is nearby!
Outdoor museum (free), with awesome views of the mountains, water, Spaceneedle and city. Just north of Downtown in Belltown. You can take the #2 bus there from 31st and Union.
653 localnici recomandă
Parcul Olimpic de Sculptură
2901 Western AveOutdoor museum (free), with awesome views of the mountains, water, Spaceneedle and city. Just north of Downtown in Belltown. You can take the #2 bus there from 31st and Union.
At the top of Queen Anne Hill. The quintessential view of Seattle's Skyline. You can take the #2 to lower queen anne, and hike up the hill or catch a bus going that way.
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Parcul Kerry
211 W Highland DrAt the top of Queen Anne Hill. The quintessential view of Seattle's Skyline. You can take the #2 to lower queen anne, and hike up the hill or catch a bus going that way.
A great day hike! About an hour drive from the apartment off the Mountain Loop Highway and a 5.5 mile hike.
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Punctul de pornire al traseului Lake Twenty-Two
Mountain Loop HighwayA great day hike! About an hour drive from the apartment off the Mountain Loop Highway and a 5.5 mile hike.
About an hour drive from the apartment off the Mountain Loop Highway and a 4.5 mile hike.
Heather Lake Trail
Heather Lake TrailAbout an hour drive from the apartment off the Mountain Loop Highway and a 4.5 mile hike.
About a 45 minute drive from the apartment, off I-90. The hike is about 6.5 miles.
Ira Spring Memorial Trail
Ira Spring Memorial TrailAbout a 45 minute drive from the apartment, off I-90. The hike is about 6.5 miles.
About an hour drive from the apartment off Highway 2 and a 5.5 mile hike.
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Parcul de stat Wallace Falls
14503 Wallace Lake RoadAbout an hour drive from the apartment off Highway 2 and a 5.5 mile hike.
2 hour drive from our house off I-90 and a 8 mile hike (very up hill one way!).
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Mount Si
Mount Si Trail2 hour drive from our house off I-90 and a 8 mile hike (very up hill one way!).
About a 40 minute drive from our house off I-90 and a 2 mile hike to a waterfall.
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Twin Falls Trailhead
Southeast 159th StreetAbout a 40 minute drive from our house off I-90 and a 2 mile hike to a waterfall.
A great way to get on the water in Seattle is to take a 35 minute ferry trip across Elliot Bay to Bainbridge Island. The view of the city skyline from the ferry deck is well worth the ticket price!
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Bainbridge Island
A great way to get on the water in Seattle is to take a 35 minute ferry trip across Elliot Bay to Bainbridge Island. The view of the city skyline from the ferry deck is well worth the ticket price!
Rent a little electric boat by the hour and cruise around Lake Union! Great views of the Space Needle and downtown!
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Compania de bărci electrice | Închirieri de bărci în Seattle | Închirieri de bărci electrice pe lacul Union
2046 Westlake Ave NRent a little electric boat by the hour and cruise around Lake Union! Great views of the Space Needle and downtown!
Great museum in South Seattle, focusing on flight! Airplanes, space, and beyond!
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Muzeul Aviației
9404 E Marginal Way SGreat museum in South Seattle, focusing on flight! Airplanes, space, and beyond!
One park of dozens along Lake Washington. Walk south along the water toward Seward Park and plop down at any waterfront that looks good!
50 localnici recomandă
Madrona Park
853 Lake Washington Blvd SOne park of dozens along Lake Washington. Walk south along the water toward Seward Park and plop down at any waterfront that looks good!
Arts & Culture
Drinks and a movie. They have quote-alongs, sing alongs, and classics like Clueless, The Big Lebowski, Die Hard, you get the point. Super fun and low key. The food, however, is skippable.
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Central Cinema
1411 21st AveDrinks and a movie. They have quote-alongs, sing alongs, and classics like Clueless, The Big Lebowski, Die Hard, you get the point. Super fun and low key. The food, however, is skippable.
Theatre Off Jackson
409 7th Ave SSuper fun and quirky shows. Great night out paired with dinner at Tamarind Tree.
You definitely want to book your tickets ahead online. Reserve a seat at a booth for a dinner show. Burlesque, variety show, or live music. Catered by the Wild Ginger restaurant.
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The Triple Door
216 Union StYou definitely want to book your tickets ahead online. Reserve a seat at a booth for a dinner show. Burlesque, variety show, or live music. Catered by the Wild Ginger restaurant.
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StOur biggest art museum.
Muzeul de Artă Frye
704 Terry AveA great (and free!) art museum
What a fun museum! Learn all about the history of Seattle. Fascinating! And on the water. Pair this museum with an electric boat ride on Lake Union!
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Muzeul de Istorie și Industrie (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NWhat a fun museum! Learn all about the history of Seattle. Fascinating! And on the water. Pair this museum with an electric boat ride on Lake Union!
The Experience Music Project. Super fun and interactive museum, focusing on music history and pop culture.
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Muzeul Culturii Pop
325 5th Ave NThe Experience Music Project. Super fun and interactive museum, focusing on music history and pop culture.