Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
tacos de la noche
1407 14th AveGood for quick, cheap tacos in the evening
Fogón Cocina Mexicana
600 E Pine StGood Mexican food
Mezcaleria Oaxaca
2123 Queen Anne Avenue NorthGood Mexican Food
Great for breakfast. I recommend getting take out as the wait to dine in can be easily over an hour on weekends.
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Glo's
928 E Olive WayGreat for breakfast. I recommend getting take out as the wait to dine in can be easily over an hour on weekends.
24hr diner, great for brunch and late night fare
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Lost Lake Cafe & Lounge
1505 10th Ave24hr diner, great for brunch and late night fare
Mirch Masala
213 Broadway EGood Indian fare
Queen Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant
916 E John StGood Ethiopian fare
PHO THAN BROTHERS
527 Broadway EGood Pho
Good vegetarian Thai, even for non-vegetarians
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Wedgwood II Vegetarian Thai
420 Broadway EGood vegetarian Thai, even for non-vegetarians
Jai Thai
235 Broadway EDecent Thai food
Chipotle Mexican Grill
1415 BroadwayGood for something quick and filling
Marination Station
1412 Harvard Ave
Marjorie Restaurant
1412 E Union StGood food but pricey
Skillet Diner
1400 E Union StGood American fare
Tacos Chukis
219 Broadway EGood Tacos but there's usually a line...
Hot Mama's Pizza
700 E Pine StThe best pizza in town!
Great Malaysian inspired food. Use the app No Wait to reserve a table as there's always a long wait.
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Kedai Makan
1449 Bellevue AveGreat Malaysian inspired food. Use the app No Wait to reserve a table as there's always a long wait.
Old School Frozen Custard
1316 E Pike StGreat local frozen custard shop
Great selection of beers, good German food if you like German food...
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Rhein Haus Seattle
912 12th AveGreat selection of beers, good German food if you like German food...
Good local brewery with American fare
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Elysian Capitol Hill Brewery
1221 E Pike StGood local brewery with American fare
Ezell's Famous Chicken
501 E Jefferson StGreat fried chicken
Sushi Maki
1633 Bellevue AveGood sushi, not much seating
Tortas Condesa
1510 E Olive WayWalkup window with great tortas, open late
OMEGA OUZERI
1529 14th Avegood Greek fare
Mighty-O Donuts Capitol Hill
1400 12th AveGood dougnuts
IHOP
950 E Madison StGood for late night hangover food
Annapurna Cafe
1833 BroadwayGreat Indian, Nepalese, & Tibetan food
In the Bowl
1554 E Olive WayGood vegetarian fare
Dick's Drive-In
115 Broadway EA Seattle Classic - greasy fast food burgers
HoneyHole
703 E Pike StGreat sandwhiches
Melrose Market Studios
1532 Minor AveA mini Pike Place market!
Drinks & Nightlife
Capitol Cider
818 E Pike StLarge selection of cider
pricey 1920's era speakeasy, but worth the experience
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Knee High Stocking Co, Inc.
1356 E Olive Waypricey 1920's era speakeasy, but worth the experience
Late night dancing after everywhere else has closed. Though it stops serving drinks at 2am it is open until 4am.
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Neighbours Nightclub and Lounge
1509 BroadwayLate night dancing after everywhere else has closed. Though it stops serving drinks at 2am it is open until 4am.
R Place
619 E Pine Stthree story bar/nightclub often has drag shows
Tavern Law
1406 12th AveGood for groups, the beer isn't so great though...
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Optimism Brewing Company
1158 BroadwayGood for groups, the beer isn't so great though...
WILDROSE
1021 E Pike StSeattle's only lesbian bar...
Chuck's Hop Shop & Kegs to go
2001 E Union StLarge selection of beers
Stout
1530 11th AveGreat dive bar, 7-9pm happy hour, nice outdoor patio
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Linda's Tavern
707 East Pine StreetGreat dive bar, 7-9pm happy hour, nice outdoor patio
Madison Pub
1315 E Madison StGreat gay sports bar
Bill's Off Broadway
725 E Pine Stsports bar
Captain Blacks
129 Belmont Ave EDive bar with a nice outdoor deck
Queer/Bar
1518 11th AveLocal gay bar
The Cuff Complex
1533 13th Avelarge gay bar with multiple dance floors
Twilight Exit
2514 E Cherry Stgreat local dive bar
Montana
1506 E Olive Waylocal dive bar, but quite small
Stumbling Monk
1635 E Olive WayBelgium beer + board games
Pie Bar
1361 E Olive WayA bar with pie!
Chop Suey
1325 E Madison Stnightclub w/ dancing
Neumos
925 E Pike StArts & Culture
I-Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveOutdoor sculpture park
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StGood permanent collection of modern art
Great place to learn the history of Seattle
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I-Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NGreat place to learn the history of Seattle
I-Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Ave N
IChihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StInteresting museum
Parks & Nature
Arboretum Loop Trail
Arboretum Loop TrailGreat nearby nature area
I-Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave ELarge green space
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrBest place to take a photo of the Seattle skyline
Iparke yaseMount Rainier
Green Lake
Nice walking trail around the lake
See the waterfalls and walk a short easy trail through the woods
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I-Snoqualmie Falls
6501 Railroad AveSee the waterfalls and walk a short easy trail through the woods
Great for people watching. There's always something interesting going on like doge ball, bike polo, or pillow fights...
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Ipharki ye-Cal Anderson
1635 11th AvenueGreat for people watching. There's always something interesting going on like doge ball, bike polo, or pillow fights...
Sightseeing
A must do, make sure to take a photo in front of the gum wall
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Imarike yePike Place
1531 Western AveA must do, make sure to take a photo in front of the gum wall
I-Space Needle
400 Broad StA must
Ngaphantsi kwezindlu
102 Cherry StA great tour of the Seattle underground
Visit the locks and see the fish ladder
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Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StVisit the locks and see the fish ladder
Spend an afternoon strolling along the Seattle waterfront
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Seattle Waterfront
Spend an afternoon strolling along the Seattle waterfront
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthTake a photo with the troll!
Tour the largest building in the world and see how airplanes are made!
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I-Museum ye-Boeing Future of Flight
8415 Paine Field BlvdTour the largest building in the world and see how airplanes are made!
I-Museum of Flight
9404 E Marginal Way SIf you like planes, this museum is for you!
Entertainment & Activities
Gamma Ray Games
501 E Pine StBoard Games!
AMC Pacific Place 11
600 Pine StIndependent theater that serves food while you watch
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Central Cinema
1411 21st AveIndependent theater that serves food while you watch
Regal Meridian & 4DX
1501 7th AveMostly smaller, independent, and foreign films. Known for midnight movies, Egyptian themed decor, and has a balcony
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SIFF Egyptian Theatre
805 E Pine StMostly smaller, independent, and foreign films. Known for midnight movies, Egyptian themed decor, and has a balcony
T-Mobile Park
1250 1st Ave SMariners
Lumen Field
800 Occidental Ave SThe Seahawks & the Sounders play here
GameWorks Seattle
1511 7th AveAn arcade for adults
Cinerama
2100 4th AveGreat theater with local concessions and a balcony!
Shopping
Theo Chocolate
3400 Phinney Ave NFree chocolate and interesting tours!
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine Stgreat local ice cream
Salt & Straw
714 East Pike StreetGreat ice cream