Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
One of the best restaurants in Seattle. It's very popular so reservations are recommended.
40 locals recommend
Vendemmia
1126 34th AveOne of the best restaurants in Seattle. It's very popular so reservations are recommended.
Upscale restaurant best known for their steak frites. It's popular, so reservations are recommended.
71 locals recommend
Red Cow
1423 34th AveUpscale restaurant best known for their steak frites. It's popular, so reservations are recommended.
Casual coffee, breakfast, and lunch spot. Saturday and Sunday Bruch can be busy, so arrive early.
113 locals recommend
Hi-Spot Cafe
1410 34th AveCasual coffee, breakfast, and lunch spot. Saturday and Sunday Bruch can be busy, so arrive early.
Excellent views of Lake Washington. Make a reservation in advance and request a table with a view. Excellent old-school menu.
50 locals recommend
Daniel's Broiler - Leschi
200 Lake Washington BlvdExcellent views of Lake Washington. Make a reservation in advance and request a table with a view. Excellent old-school menu.
Meet the Moon
120 Lakeside AveExcellent food, moderately priced. Seasonal outdoor seating.
Reasonably priced with excellent views of Lake Washington
55 locals recommend
BluWater Bistro - Leschi
102 Lakeside AveReasonably priced with excellent views of Lake Washington
Great place to have coffee, breakfast, lunch, and people watch. They also have a wide selection of take-home meals.
12 locals recommend
Madison Kitchen
4122 E Madison StGreat place to have coffee, breakfast, lunch, and people watch. They also have a wide selection of take-home meals.
Seattle is not known for it's pizza, but this is in my opinion, is the best pizza in the city. In fact, it's some of the best pizza I've had anywhere! They are only open evenings and on certain days, so check their website for hours of operation. It's very popular and can be quite crowded. They take reservations for parties of 4 or more and will take a limited number of take-out orders, so phone-in early.
31 locals recommend
The Independent Pizzeria
4235 E Madison StSeattle is not known for it's pizza, but this is in my opinion, is the best pizza in the city. In fact, it's some of the best pizza I've had anywhere! They are only open evenings and on certain days, so check their website for hours of operation. It's very popular and can be quite crowded. They take reservations for parties of 4 or more and will take a limited number of take-out orders, so phone-in early.
Drinks & Nightlife
There are just too many bars, restaurants and nightclubs to mention. This is a major weekend hotspot! A Lyft or Uber to Capital Hill from the house takes about 5 minutes and will run about $6 to $7.
344 locals recommend
Capitol Hill
There are just too many bars, restaurants and nightclubs to mention. This is a major weekend hotspot! A Lyft or Uber to Capital Hill from the house takes about 5 minutes and will run about $6 to $7.
Parks & Nature
On the shores of Lake Washington with stunning views of Mount Rainier.
50 locals recommend
Madrona Park
853 Lake Washington Blvd SOn the shores of Lake Washington with stunning views of Mount Rainier.
Seward Park is a 300 acre old-growth forested peninsula jutting-out over Lake Washington. There is a loop trail that runs along the full shoreline as well as forested trails that run through it's center. You can catch views of Mount Rainier, Mercer Island and Downtown Seattle.
477 locals recommend
Seward Park
5900 Lake Washington Blvd SSeward Park is a 300 acre old-growth forested peninsula jutting-out over Lake Washington. There is a loop trail that runs along the full shoreline as well as forested trails that run through it's center. You can catch views of Mount Rainier, Mercer Island and Downtown Seattle.
Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
2300 Arboretum Dr ESeattle Japanese Garden
1075 Lake Washington Blvd EArts & Culture
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StPerforming arts center, primarily the Seattle Opera and the Pacific Northwest Ballet.
38 locals recommend
McCaw Hall
321 Mercer StreetPerforming arts center, primarily the Seattle Opera and the Pacific Northwest Ballet.
ACT Theatre
700 Union StBenaroya Hall
200 University StSeattle Rep
155 Mercer StEssentials
Madrona Arms
1138 34th AveBert's Red Apple Market
1801 41st Ave ELeschi Park
201 Lakeside Ave SEntertainment & Activities
SIFF Egyptian Theatre
805 E Pine StOld Art Deco movie theater in Capital Hill.
Central Cinema
1411 21st AveSmall theater specializing in cult-classic B movies.
The SIFF Uptown has multiple screens whereas the SIFF Egyptian in Capital Hill only has 1 screen.
45 locals recommend
SIFF Cinema Uptown
511 Queen Anne Ave NThe SIFF Uptown has multiple screens whereas the SIFF Egyptian in Capital Hill only has 1 screen.
The Seattle Great Wheel
1301 Alaskan WayAmazing water and city views and It's just plain fun!
Shopping
Adjoining the retail store front is their glass blowing workshops where you can watch the artists in action.
20 locals recommend
glassybaby madrona
3406 E Union StAdjoining the retail store front is their glass blowing workshops where you can watch the artists in action.