Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
$$ - Everything is great (not just the ramen) and they have fun drinks in addition to the usual wine, beer and sake. Reasonably priced, great cozy feel. We come here often!
19 locals recommend
Yoroshiku
1913 N 45th St$$ - Everything is great (not just the ramen) and they have fun drinks in addition to the usual wine, beer and sake. Reasonably priced, great cozy feel. We come here often!
$ - This is a convenience store / poke bar with a fun, laid back vibe. Super popular with locals!
25 locals recommend
45th Stop N Shop & Poke Bar
2323 N 45th St$ - This is a convenience store / poke bar with a fun, laid back vibe. Super popular with locals!
$ - Once called Oprah's favorite, this is the place to go for your fried chicken fix (don't yell at me if you're from the South / Texas, it does the trick ok?). The sides and rolls are great, too . (Note this is a take out counter. No places to sit really).
181 locals recommend
Ezell's Famous Chicken
501 E Jefferson St$ - Once called Oprah's favorite, this is the place to go for your fried chicken fix (don't yell at me if you're from the South / Texas, it does the trick ok?). The sides and rolls are great, too . (Note this is a take out counter. No places to sit really).
$ - Very iconic Seattle. Cross the street for one of Seattle's favorite burgers. This is an old school, drive-in with all the usual good stuff. Also a great way to end a fun night out.
337 locals recommend
Dick's Drive-In
115 Broadway E$ - Very iconic Seattle. Cross the street for one of Seattle's favorite burgers. This is an old school, drive-in with all the usual good stuff. Also a great way to end a fun night out.
$$ - A little further away, but a great stop if you're craving a solid, New American (whatever that means) gastropub. The food is tasty (and filling) and the drink are great.
41 locals recommend
Burgundian Bistro
2253 N 56th St$$ - A little further away, but a great stop if you're craving a solid, New American (whatever that means) gastropub. The food is tasty (and filling) and the drink are great.
$$ - Adorable family-run restaurant with delicious Middle Eastern food (kebabs, curry-style dishes). I love the vibe of this place.
13 locals recommend
Kabul Afghan Cuisine
2301 N 45th St$$ - Adorable family-run restaurant with delicious Middle Eastern food (kebabs, curry-style dishes). I love the vibe of this place.
This is my FAVORITE bakery in Seattle. Order the twice baked chocolate / almond croissant (everything else is good, too). Expect a line during peak weekend hours.
489 locals recommend
Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWThis is my FAVORITE bakery in Seattle. Order the twice baked chocolate / almond croissant (everything else is good, too). Expect a line during peak weekend hours.
Drinks & Nightlife
$$ - Oh my, very fancy cocktail bar, but so much fun, too. Worth trying to make a reservation ahead of time.
174 locals recommend
Canon
928 12th Ave$$ - Oh my, very fancy cocktail bar, but so much fun, too. Worth trying to make a reservation ahead of time.
$$ - This is a cocktail / sushi bar in our old hood and we still go all the time. The sushi is actually really good and the cocktails are excellent. We miss this place!
97 locals recommend
Liberty
517 15th Ave E$$ - This is a cocktail / sushi bar in our old hood and we still go all the time. The sushi is actually really good and the cocktails are excellent. We miss this place!
Sightseeing
Giant troll statue under a bridge. It's just fun to see and makes a great picture.
583 locals recommend
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthGiant troll statue under a bridge. It's just fun to see and makes a great picture.
Parks & Nature
This is a beautiful 2.5 mile trail (more like a path, really) that goes around a lake. It's beautiful and a popular place for families, joggers, dog walkers. I saw a bald eagle there once!
148 locals recommend
Green Lake Park
7201 East Green Lake Dr NThis is a beautiful 2.5 mile trail (more like a path, really) that goes around a lake. It's beautiful and a popular place for families, joggers, dog walkers. I saw a bald eagle there once!
Fun little park on the site of a retired gas plant that's been painted to become part of the scenery. Great views of Lake Union.
860 locals recommend
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayFun little park on the site of a retired gas plant that's been painted to become part of the scenery. Great views of Lake Union.
Entertainment & Activities
21 and over theater that serves booze and food. Fun place to go watch movies!
47 locals recommend
AMC Seattle 10
4500 9th Ave NE21 and over theater that serves booze and food. Fun place to go watch movies!
Cute little old school theater that shows indie and foreign films.
26 locals recommend
Landmark Guild 45th
2105 North 45th StreetCute little old school theater that shows indie and foreign films.