Guidebook for Seattle
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing patio in the summer, and lovely indoor ambiance for a rainy Seattle day. A fifteen minute walk from our house, and in the very sweet neighborhood of Madrona.
104 locals recommend
Bottlehouse
1416 34th AveAmazing patio in the summer, and lovely indoor ambiance for a rainy Seattle day. A fifteen minute walk from our house, and in the very sweet neighborhood of Madrona.
About a fifteen minute walk from us. Excellent pizzas and salads + great drinks and ambiance. A few outdoor seats. Happy hour everyday between 4-6pm and from10pm-11pm.
35 locals recommend
Bar Cotto
1546 15th AveAbout a fifteen minute walk from us. Excellent pizzas and salads + great drinks and ambiance. A few outdoor seats. Happy hour everyday between 4-6pm and from10pm-11pm.
About a fifteen minute walk from us. Great drinks! Surrounded by other great drinking/eating spots.
23 locals recommend
Artusi
1535 14th AveAbout a fifteen minute walk from us. Great drinks! Surrounded by other great drinking/eating spots.
Seattle celebrity cheff Ethan Stowell's tiny steak house! This is a nice 15 min walk from our house!
71 locals recommend
Red Cow
1423 34th AveSeattle celebrity cheff Ethan Stowell's tiny steak house! This is a nice 15 min walk from our house!
Food Scene
Naam Thai Cuisine
1404 34th AveGreat for takeout-- enjoy it in a park!
The deck on Lake Union is unbeatable! Get there early though, they don't take reservations out there!
172 locals recommend
Westward
2501 N Northlake WayThe deck on Lake Union is unbeatable! Get there early though, they don't take reservations out there!
Excellent Korean-Fusion menu. Nice fire pit outside the bar. Great ambiance. Delicious food!
113 locals recommend
Revel
401 North 36th StreetExcellent Korean-Fusion menu. Nice fire pit outside the bar. Great ambiance. Delicious food!
Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar
1521 Melrose AveFreshly shucked oysters and chowder!
Excellent Korean-Fusion menu. Nice fire pit outside the bar. Great ambiance. Delicious food! This is a sister-restaurant of Revel.
129 locals recommend
Joule
3506 Stone Way NExcellent Korean-Fusion menu. Nice fire pit outside the bar. Great ambiance. Delicious food! This is a sister-restaurant of Revel.
A taste of northwest seafood with a foodie Seattle vibe. This place is wonderful!
102 locals recommend
RockCreek Seafood & Spirits
4300 Fremont Ave NA taste of northwest seafood with a foodie Seattle vibe. This place is wonderful!
Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWPerhaps the best bakery in Seattle!
If you have a car and love wood fired pizza, organic ingredients, craft beer, and an outdoor rustic feel, then you must eat here!
49 locals recommend
Humble Pie
525 Rainier Ave SIf you have a car and love wood fired pizza, organic ingredients, craft beer, and an outdoor rustic feel, then you must eat here!
A foodie take on a diner, but still moderately priced! With its great menu and great vibes, Skillet quickly became a Seattle institution!
190 locals recommend
Skillet Diner
1400 E Union StA foodie take on a diner, but still moderately priced! With its great menu and great vibes, Skillet quickly became a Seattle institution!
This is our neighborhood coffee shop (2 blocks away)! Make sure to tell Joe that you're staying with Arthur. If you're planning to take the bus downtown/Cap Hill, the No. 2 stops across the street.
54 locals recommend
Cortona Cafe
2425 E Union StThis is our neighborhood coffee shop (2 blocks away)! Make sure to tell Joe that you're staying with Arthur. If you're planning to take the bus downtown/Cap Hill, the No. 2 stops across the street.
On the water in West Seattle. Try taking the water taxi from downtown--it drops you off on the dock to this sweet spot. Great views, outdoor eating, Hawaiian inspired fast food.
232 locals recommend
Marination Ma Kai
1660 Harbor Ave SWOn the water in West Seattle. Try taking the water taxi from downtown--it drops you off on the dock to this sweet spot. Great views, outdoor eating, Hawaiian inspired fast food.
Rent kayaks from the kiosk owned by the restaurant and then have a margarita out on the deck. Food is decent, but kayak service on Lake Washington makes it worth the trip!
168 locals recommend
Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat StRent kayaks from the kiosk owned by the restaurant and then have a margarita out on the deck. Food is decent, but kayak service on Lake Washington makes it worth the trip!
Vegetarian restaurant that's a little pricey, but a nice place to brunch. Especially on a rainy day. Lots of natural light and inside/outside feel.
150 locals recommend
Cafe Flora
2901 E Madison StVegetarian restaurant that's a little pricey, but a nice place to brunch. Especially on a rainy day. Lots of natural light and inside/outside feel.
Excellent hole in the wall authentic Thai food--perfect for takeout. Spicy spicy spicy!
33 locals recommend
Cherry Street Thai (Formerly known as Lotus Thai Cuisine)
2724 E Cherry StExcellent hole in the wall authentic Thai food--perfect for takeout. Spicy spicy spicy!
Everything Else
Light filled and quirky coffee shop on 15th--a nice little street to wander around in Capitol Hill.
179 locals recommend
Volunteer Park Cafe & Marketplace
1501 17th Ave ELight filled and quirky coffee shop on 15th--a nice little street to wander around in Capitol Hill.
Eltana
1538 12th AveAlso within walking distance. Who doesn't love a good Montreal bagel?!
Molly Moon's
4822 Rainier Ave SFamous Seattle ice cream! She also has a location on Capitol Hill.
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave EMore green spaces!
Korean spa (outside Seattle) perfect for a rainy day. Men/women are separated from the naked part, but there are element rooms that everyone can hang out in while robed. Serve good food too!
Bella Luna Spa
Korean spa (outside Seattle) perfect for a rainy day. Men/women are separated from the naked part, but there are element rooms that everyone can hang out in while robed. Serve good food too!
Lincoln Park is the less well-known beach to tourists (vs. Alki). There's a public swimming pool that has amazing views of the sound. Beach is great for picnic or walking.
389 locals recommend
Lincoln Park
801 S 37th StLincoln Park is the less well-known beach to tourists (vs. Alki). There's a public swimming pool that has amazing views of the sound. Beach is great for picnic or walking.
Lovely barre (exercise) studio on 12th Ave in Capitol Hill--about 20 minutes walking from here if you're feeling the need to stretch out those legs or burn off some of that awesome food.
13 locals recommend
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1404 12th AveLovely barre (exercise) studio on 12th Ave in Capitol Hill--about 20 minutes walking from here if you're feeling the need to stretch out those legs or burn off some of that awesome food.
Favorite nail salon in the neighborhood. You probably need to make an appointment. When you call, make sure you're calling the location on Madison!
Hoa salon
Favorite nail salon in the neighborhood. You probably need to make an appointment. When you call, make sure you're calling the location on Madison!
Essentials
Local co-op with great organic products and a nice selection of pre-made food.
245 locals recommend
Central Co-op
1600 E Madison StLocal co-op with great organic products and a nice selection of pre-made food.
Sightseeing
Madison Park
Go jump in the lake!
Some of the most beautiful green spaces you could ever imagine in a cosmopolitan city!
203 locals recommend
Seattle Japanese Garden
1075 Lake Washington Blvd ESome of the most beautiful green spaces you could ever imagine in a cosmopolitan city!
We like to call this place the Willy Wonka of coffee. It's worth checking out while wondering Capitol Hill or when heading to downtown. Tom Douglas' Serious Pie is inside--legit pizza!
425 locals recommend
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike StWe like to call this place the Willy Wonka of coffee. It's worth checking out while wondering Capitol Hill or when heading to downtown. Tom Douglas' Serious Pie is inside--legit pizza!
Arts & Culture
The Chihuly glass museum is really worth the trip. Located at the base of the space needle, we think it's one of Seattle's most impressive art happenings.
723 locals recommend
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StThe Chihuly glass museum is really worth the trip. Located at the base of the space needle, we think it's one of Seattle's most impressive art happenings.
Check out the dates for SAM Remix and try to catch if if you're in town--a great late night event in the museum.
1072 locals recommend
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StCheck out the dates for SAM Remix and try to catch if if you're in town--a great late night event in the museum.