Seattle Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Absolutely beautiful area with historic buildings and sculptures. Several cool cocktail bars, including the one in the iconic Smith Tower. Also has the Seattle Underground Tour – a must for history lovers.
270 locals recommend
Pioneer Square
Absolutely beautiful area with historic buildings and sculptures. Several cool cocktail bars, including the one in the iconic Smith Tower. Also has the Seattle Underground Tour – a must for history lovers.
The Center of the Universe! A quirky/artsy neighborhood, worth a visit to see the Fremont Troll, the Fremont rocket, and the statue of Lenin. Has a cute outdoor market on Sundays. Go to Gas Works Park for a great view of the city and South Lake Union.
251 locals recommend
Fremont
The Center of the Universe! A quirky/artsy neighborhood, worth a visit to see the Fremont Troll, the Fremont rocket, and the statue of Lenin. Has a cute outdoor market on Sundays. Go to Gas Works Park for a great view of the city and South Lake Union.
Probably Seattle’s highest density of bars and restaurants, including lots of smaller ‘hole-in-the-wall’ places. Also the best area for nightlife/clubs. Has a vibrant LGBTQ community.
344 locals recommend
Capitol Hill
Probably Seattle’s highest density of bars and restaurants, including lots of smaller ‘hole-in-the-wall’ places. Also the best area for nightlife/clubs. Has a vibrant LGBTQ community.
Gentrified neighborhood with cute cobblestone streets lined with many great restaurants and bars. Ballard has Seattle’s highest density of craft breweries. The Ballard Locks are popular for salmon watching from mid-June through to September.
Great food scene, bar scene and beer scene.
Hattie's Hat, Tractor Tavern, Ocho, Matador etc. and Salt and Straw for ice cream
https://www.google.com/maps/@47.6669954,-122.384212,17z
261 locals recommend
Ballard
Gentrified neighborhood with cute cobblestone streets lined with many great restaurants and bars. Ballard has Seattle’s highest density of craft breweries. The Ballard Locks are popular for salmon watching from mid-June through to September.
Great food scene, bar scene and beer scene.
Hattie's Hat, Tractor Tavern, Ocho, Matador etc. and Salt and Straw for ice cream
https://www.google.com/maps/@47.6669954,-122.384212,17z
Home to many UW students; has a slightly grungy vibe with lots of vintage clothing stores and cheap international food.
51 locals recommend
University District
Home to many UW students; has a slightly grungy vibe with lots of vintage clothing stores and cheap international food.
Bars
Canon
928 12th AveCocktail heaven
Bathtub Gin & Co.
2205 2nd AveSpeakeasy
Hazlewood
2311 NW Market StCute and romantic
Revolver Bar
1514 E Olive WayDive bar
Tavern Law
1406 12th AveSpeakeasy vibe
Can Can Culinary Cabaret
95 Pine StDrinks, Dinner and Burlesque. What could go right
Chuck's Hop Shop & Kegs To Go
656 NW 85th StCorner store now turned into a beer bar
One of my favorite (speakeasy/divey). Small space though
82 locals recommend
Knee High Stocking Co, Inc.
1356 E Olive WayOne of my favorite (speakeasy/divey). Small space though
Jupiter Bar
2126 2nd AveBar with large selection of arcade games
Rhein Haus Seattle
912 12th AveBeer garden. Crowd tends to be young.
Brimmer & Heeltap
425 NW Market StGastropub
Linda's Tavern
707 East Pine StreetDive(ish)
Foreign National
300 E Pike StVintage vibe
Zig Zag Cafe
1501 Western AveGood ambience and food. Has outdoor seating
Rob Roy
2332 2nd AveLounge vibe where you can have conversation over cocktails
Bar with a cool vibe and outdoor seating. Serves small plates
20 locals recommend
Little Tin Goods & Apothecary Cabinet
5335 Ballard Ave NWBar with a cool vibe and outdoor seating. Serves small plates
The Pharmacy
126 S Jackson StIf you happen to be in Pioneer square. Rough around the edges
Dead Line
114 1st Ave SClassy bar with great drinks and South American inspired menu
Damn the Weather
116 1st Ave SUpscale gatropub
Unicorn
1118 E Pike StEclectic. Arcade meets corn dogs meet cocktails.
Old Stove Brewery
1901 Western AveBeer, food and great views. Right behind Pike's Market
Bottlehouse
1416 34th AveGreat wine bar except it's not close to anything
Stampede Cocktail Club
119 N 36th St
Herb & Bitter Public House
516 Broadway E
Roquette
2232 1st Avenue
The Doctor's Office
1631 East Olive WayRestaurants
kamonegi
1054 N 39th StIf you're into really good Soba / Japanese
The Pink Door
1919 Post AlleyGreat views and food (they used to have burlesque shows)
Terra Plata
1501 Melrose Ave
Mamnoon
1508 Melrose AveGreat Mediterranean food
Hole in wall. Doesn't take reservations. Usually long lines. One of my favorites to get my (Malay)Asian fix though
133 locals recommend
Kedai Makan
1449 Bellevue AveHole in wall. Doesn't take reservations. Usually long lines. One of my favorites to get my (Malay)Asian fix though
Spinasse
1531 14th AveGreat Italian
NIRMAL'S
106 Occidental Ave SGood Indian food with a nice ambience
Canlis
2576 Aurora Ave N$$$$ - for special occasions. Seattle icon
Monsoon Seattle
615 19th Ave EVietnamese
Green Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant
418 8th Ave SNo frills Vietnamese
Umi Sake House
2230 1st AveSushi - great ambience
Musang
2524 Beacon Ave SFilipino food
El Gaucho
2200 Western AveGreat steak + great ambience (expensive though)
Spinasse
1531 14th AveGreat Italian
Nue
1519 14th AveEclectic menu. Burmese tea leaf salad is muah!
Dough Zone™ Dumpling House
504 5th Ave SDumplings
The Brooklyn Seafood, Steak & Oyster House
1212 2nd AveDumplings
Melrose Market
1527 Melrose AveGood collection of eateries
Thai Tom
4543 University Way NEHole in wall Thai place but worth it if you can get a spot
Maneki Restaurant
304 6th Ave SOldest Sushi restaurant in Seattle
Tsukushinbo
515 South Main StHole in the wall / delicious Japanese food.
Tai Tung Restaurant
655 S King St
Hong Kong Bistro
507 Maynard Ave S
Sizzling Pot King
660 South King Street
A + Hong Kong Kitchen
419 6th Ave SVegetarian
Vegetarian or Vegan
Cafe Flora
2901 E Madison StVegetarian fare/ brunch
Plum Bistro
1429 12th Ave
Harvest Beat
1711 N 45th StSophisticated vegan
Araya's Place University Way NE
5240 University Way NEGreat buffet. Has other locations too
Wayward Vegan Cafe
801 NE 65th StGood vegan food / brunch
Sunlight Cafe
6404 9th Ave NEBrunch
Tilikum Place
2701 5th Ave
Portage Bay Cafe - Roosevelt
4130 Roosevelt Way NE
The 5 Point Cafe
415 Cedar StreetOpen since 1929
Liberty
517 15th Ave E
Bryant Corner Cafe
3118 NE 65th StI scream
Best vegan ice cream in Seattle. There's another location in Ballard as well
57 locals recommend
Frankie & Jo's Capitol Hill
1010 E Union StBest vegan ice cream in Seattle. There's another location in Ballard as well
Salt & Straw
714 East Pike StreetGreat ice creams. Has other locations
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StSeattle favorite! Has other locations too
Pizza
Delancey
1415 NW 70th StTop notch pizza
Serious Pie
2001 4th AveGreat Pizza. There's a downtown location too
Pagliacci Pizza
6504 NE Bothell WayLocal favorite for delivery pizza. Various locations
Flying Squirrel Pizza
8310 5th Ave NEGood pizza