Guidebook for Seattle
Drinks & Nightlife
Relaxed, neighborhood bar atmosphere on Thursday nights, a college crowd the rest of the week, and it's less than a block away.
17 residents recomanen
Kate's Pub
309 NE 45th StRelaxed, neighborhood bar atmosphere on Thursday nights, a college crowd the rest of the week, and it's less than a block away.
Fremont Brewing makes some excellent beer, and they just happen to be right off the Cheshiahud (Burke Gilman) Trail. Seating inside and outside.
277 residents recomanen
Fremont Brewing Company
1050 N 34th StFremont Brewing makes some excellent beer, and they just happen to be right off the Cheshiahud (Burke Gilman) Trail. Seating inside and outside.
The Dock is a great place to catch the game, with screens indoors and out, with some pretty excellent eats as well. Try the Cajun Shrimp, and order extra bread to sop up the sauce.
http://fremontdock.com/
The Dock Sports Bar & Grill
1102 N 34th St The Dock is a great place to catch the game, with screens indoors and out, with some pretty excellent eats as well. Try the Cajun Shrimp, and order extra bread to sop up the sauce.
http://fremontdock.com/
Kells Irish Restaurant & Bar
1916 Post AlleyIrish. Meat pastries, beer, live music…Irish.
With intimate seating and shows, concerts, and comedy every night of the week, this is great place to spend a rainy evening. https://tickets.thetripledoor.net/
95 residents recomanen
The Triple Door
216 Union StWith intimate seating and shows, concerts, and comedy every night of the week, this is great place to spend a rainy evening. https://tickets.thetripledoor.net/
Frequent live music and plenty of floor space, this Irish pub ranges from relaxed to pulsating revelry throughout the week. Check out the events calendar here: http://www.owlnthistle.com/
10 residents recomanen
Owl N' Thistle
808 Post AveFrequent live music and plenty of floor space, this Irish pub ranges from relaxed to pulsating revelry throughout the week. Check out the events calendar here: http://www.owlnthistle.com/
If you head up to Capital Hill try out the Pine Box. They have a ba-jillion beers on tap with a great international selection and you'd be supporting our neighbor up the street who owns the place. It's in a great location walking distance to tons of other bars and restaurants.
41 residents recomanen
Pine Box
1600 Melrose AveIf you head up to Capital Hill try out the Pine Box. They have a ba-jillion beers on tap with a great international selection and you'd be supporting our neighbor up the street who owns the place. It's in a great location walking distance to tons of other bars and restaurants.
Food Scene
This neighborhood gem boasts an ever-changing menu of mouth-watering Italian dishes. Julie and I are go here often...it's definitely our favorite dinner spot. It tends to fill up around 6:30, so make a reservation! You can call 206-132-1000 or use Open Table.
56 residents recomanen
Cantinetta
3650 Wallingford Ave NThis neighborhood gem boasts an ever-changing menu of mouth-watering Italian dishes. Julie and I are go here often...it's definitely our favorite dinner spot. It tends to fill up around 6:30, so make a reservation! You can call 206-132-1000 or use Open Table.
Whether you need a quick bite, a cold cerveza, or a huge burrito to go, this place has you covered! The chorizo tacos with chipotle salsa and a Dos Equis Amber are my go to here.
44 residents recomanen
TNT Taqueria
2114 N 45th StWhether you need a quick bite, a cold cerveza, or a huge burrito to go, this place has you covered! The chorizo tacos with chipotle salsa and a Dos Equis Amber are my go to here.
Tucked into the middle of a neighborhood, this Tangletown pub keeps a huge selection of beer on tap, and serves the best chicken and waffles on earth. They open at 10 am, making them an excellent place to get brunch.
41 residents recomanen
Burgundian Bistro
2253 N 56th StTucked into the middle of a neighborhood, this Tangletown pub keeps a huge selection of beer on tap, and serves the best chicken and waffles on earth. They open at 10 am, making them an excellent place to get brunch.
If you need some bagels, this is the place. You can pick some up to go or sit inside; the Himalayan soup or the lox plate are an excellent place to start.
52 residents recomanen
Eltana
1538 12th AveIf you need some bagels, this is the place. You can pick some up to go or sit inside; the Himalayan soup or the lox plate are an excellent place to start.
Pitcher of mimosa? Check. Amazing brunch? Check. There is often a line, so be prepared for a wait. It’s worth it.
190 residents recomanen
Skillet Diner
1400 E Union StPitcher of mimosa? Check. Amazing brunch? Check. There is often a line, so be prepared for a wait. It’s worth it.
Housed in the Seattle Art Museum, this lunch spot holds the record for the best burger I’ve ever eaten. Great place to eat before hitting the museum; they open at 11 am Wednesday through Sunday.
TASTE Cafe and Events
1300 1st AveHoused in the Seattle Art Museum, this lunch spot holds the record for the best burger I’ve ever eaten. Great place to eat before hitting the museum; they open at 11 am Wednesday through Sunday.
Sushi! The seating area is tiny, but the line moves fairly quickly. You can also call ahead for an order to go!
88 residents recomanen
Musashi's
1400 N 45th StSushi! The seating area is tiny, but the line moves fairly quickly. You can also call ahead for an order to go!
For those gray days when some hot soup is just the ticket, Ramen Man is the play. The Spicy Original is our favorite, but be warned; the orange paste is habanero, and will be roughly 4 out of 5 for your average heat level. Open 4:30 to 10 pm.
16 residents recomanen
Ramen Man
1616 N 45th StFor those gray days when some hot soup is just the ticket, Ramen Man is the play. The Spicy Original is our favorite, but be warned; the orange paste is habanero, and will be roughly 4 out of 5 for your average heat level. Open 4:30 to 10 pm.
Carefully crafted Mexican food with a range of margaritas to choose from the full bar. If you have a little time to kill, pull up the bar, get a scratch margarita and the black bean queso. They also have locations in Ballard and Redmond. They are 21+, so leave the kids at home!
122 residents recomanen
The Matador
4546 California Ave SWCarefully crafted Mexican food with a range of margaritas to choose from the full bar. If you have a little time to kill, pull up the bar, get a scratch margarita and the black bean queso. They also have locations in Ballard and Redmond. They are 21+, so leave the kids at home!
Good, reasonably priced pizza that’s right around the corner.
7 residents recomanen
Pudge Brothers Pizza
269 NE 45th StGood, reasonably priced pizza that’s right around the corner.
With only a few of these in the country it is truly a unique coffee experience. Odd tip, the bathrooms are awesome; there's a one-way mirror view into the Roastery when you wash you hands.
425 residents recomanen
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike St With only a few of these in the country it is truly a unique coffee experience. Odd tip, the bathrooms are awesome; there's a one-way mirror view into the Roastery when you wash you hands.
Seating is limited here, but the brisket and ribs taste good anywhere. Going any time after 1 pm will get you a seat right away. The two meat combo is plenty of food for two people; the sweet potato tots are spectacular dipped in one of their signature sauces.
35 residents recomanen
RoRo BBQ
3620 Stone Way NSeating is limited here, but the brisket and ribs taste good anywhere. Going any time after 1 pm will get you a seat right away. The two meat combo is plenty of food for two people; the sweet potato tots are spectacular dipped in one of their signature sauces.
Barking Frog
14580 NE 145th StLocated in the middle of the wine hub, you can line your stomach with some amazing, thick, French Toast or Lobster Mac n’Cheese. The French dip is also terrific.
135 residents recomanen
Purple Cafe and Wine Bar
1225 4th AvenueLocated in the middle of the wine hub, you can line your stomach with some amazing, thick, French Toast or Lobster Mac n’Cheese. The French dip is also terrific.
Located in the Edgewater hotel, the restaurant features a wall of windows with views of the Sound and the mountains beyond. You can watch the ferry come in, and if you’re lucky, you might spot a whale! The food is excellent; Julie and I like to stop in for brunch and happy hour.
25 residents recomanen
Six Seven restaurant
2411 Alaskan Way Located in the Edgewater hotel, the restaurant features a wall of windows with views of the Sound and the mountains beyond. You can watch the ferry come in, and if you’re lucky, you might spot a whale! The food is excellent; Julie and I like to stop in for brunch and happy hour.
Saffron Grill
2132 N Northgate WayThis is the best Indian food we’ve found north of Lake Union.
Walking distance to the loft this is our local 3rd place, Starbucks. If you have the Starbucks app do mobile order and pay in advance and have your order ready before you get there.
550 residents recomanen
Starbucks
1912 Pike PlWalking distance to the loft this is our local 3rd place, Starbucks. If you have the Starbucks app do mobile order and pay in advance and have your order ready before you get there.
Best brunch in the neighborhood if you're looking for great quality in-season local food.
44 residents recomanen
Tilth Restaurant
1411 N 45th StBest brunch in the neighborhood if you're looking for great quality in-season local food.
Our favorite dine-in pizza restaurant close to a true Italian pizza. Simple fresh ingredients in a brick oven. Don't miss out - order the Nutella calzones they are amazing
27 residents recomanen
Via Tribunali
4303 Fremont Avenue NorthOur favorite dine-in pizza restaurant close to a true Italian pizza. Simple fresh ingredients in a brick oven. Don't miss out - order the Nutella calzones they are amazing
Best Pizza Delivery !!! This is the best New York style pizza in town. Order from any location with this number: (206) 726-1717
Pagliacci Pizzeria
4529 University Way NortheastBest Pizza Delivery !!! This is the best New York style pizza in town. Order from any location with this number: (206) 726-1717
Parks & Nature
Gas Works Park is a terrific place to watch the 4th of July and New Year’s fireworks displays! The view of the city skyline is perfect, with Lake Union in the foreground and unobstructed views of the Space Needle. Located close by on Brown’s Point, it’s a great place to walk to on a sunny day. You can lay out a blanket for a picnic, or even reserve one of the picnic areas on the website below!
http://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/gas-works-park
860 residents recomanen
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayGas Works Park is a terrific place to watch the 4th of July and New Year’s fireworks displays! The view of the city skyline is perfect, with Lake Union in the foreground and unobstructed views of the Space Needle. Located close by on Brown’s Point, it’s a great place to walk to on a sunny day. You can lay out a blanket for a picnic, or even reserve one of the picnic areas on the website below!
http://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/gas-works-park
There’s no better spot to catch an excellent sunset than Golden Gardens. The park boasts a sandy beach, volley ball nets, playground equipment and views of the Olympic Mountains across the sound. It’s one of two beaches in Seattle where you can light a fire in the designated fire pits while you take in the sunset or kick back and stargaze. The firepits are first come, first served, but we often show up with a bundle of wood and make new friends with the offering. The park opens at 4 am and closes at 11:30 pm. Check out the website for the history and picnic or bathhouse reservations.
http://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/golden-gardens-park
728 residents recomanen
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWThere’s no better spot to catch an excellent sunset than Golden Gardens. The park boasts a sandy beach, volley ball nets, playground equipment and views of the Olympic Mountains across the sound. It’s one of two beaches in Seattle where you can light a fire in the designated fire pits while you take in the sunset or kick back and stargaze. The firepits are first come, first served, but we often show up with a bundle of wood and make new friends with the offering. The park opens at 4 am and closes at 11:30 pm. Check out the website for the history and picnic or bathhouse reservations.
http://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/golden-gardens-park
Madrona Park
853 Lake Washington Blvd SParc del llac verd
7201 East Green Lake Dr NEverything Else
Have you ever wanted to learn the trapeze arts? Now’s your chance…
6 residents recomanen
Emerald City Trapeze Arts
2702 6th Ave S Have you ever wanted to learn the trapeze arts? Now’s your chance…
We are a 2 minute walk from the Wallingford branch of Slave to the Needle, Seattle’s best ink shop. With clients from all over the world, appointments are necessary.
Slave To the Needle Tattoo
403 NE 45th StWe are a 2 minute walk from the Wallingford branch of Slave to the Needle, Seattle’s best ink shop. With clients from all over the world, appointments are necessary.
Entertainment & Activities
This zoo has miles of trails throughout, and connects directly to Woodland Park via footbridges that span Aurora Ave. Be sure to look south when you walk across; the Space Needle is perfectly framed by trees on both sides. This is also part of the CityPass Program. The CityPass offers a substantial discount for entry; you get tickets to the Space Needle, Aquarium, the Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour, a choice between the Museum of Pop Culture or the Woodland Park Zoo and a choice between the Chihuly Garden and Glass display or the Pacific Science Center. You can buy online here: http://www.citypass.com/seattle
625 residents recomanen
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave NThis zoo has miles of trails throughout, and connects directly to Woodland Park via footbridges that span Aurora Ave. Be sure to look south when you walk across; the Space Needle is perfectly framed by trees on both sides. This is also part of the CityPass Program. The CityPass offers a substantial discount for entry; you get tickets to the Space Needle, Aquarium, the Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour, a choice between the Museum of Pop Culture or the Woodland Park Zoo and a choice between the Chihuly Garden and Glass display or the Pacific Science Center. You can buy online here: http://www.citypass.com/seattle
Essentials
This excellent rock gym has tons of bouldering, thick mats and a weight room. It’s also located right on the Burke Gilman Trail.
20 residents recomanen
Stone Gardens Seattle
2839 NW Market St This excellent rock gym has tons of bouldering, thick mats and a weight room. It’s also located right on the Burke Gilman Trail.
QFC
1401 BroadwayTrader Joe's
1700 E Madison StThe newly constructed path around the lake is a 2.8 mile loop perfect for getting a good run in.
26 residents recomanen
Green Lake Trail
Green Lake Trail The newly constructed path around the lake is a 2.8 mile loop perfect for getting a good run in.
Sightseeing
Troll de Fremont
Troll Avenue NorthSeattle Center is where you'll find the Space Needle, Experience Music Project (EMP), Science Center w/ IMAX theaters, Childrens Museum, Opera House, and more.
362 residents recomanen
Centre de Seattle
305 Harrison StSeattle Center is where you'll find the Space Needle, Experience Music Project (EMP), Science Center w/ IMAX theaters, Childrens Museum, Opera House, and more.