Guidebook for Seattle
Drinks & Nightlife
This is one of our favorite wine/beer spots. It's a quick 15 minute walk East of our house in the neighborhood called Madrona. It's got a great outdoor seating area and is super cute all around.
104 locals recommend
Bottlehouse
1416 34th AveThis is one of our favorite wine/beer spots. It's a quick 15 minute walk East of our house in the neighborhood called Madrona. It's got a great outdoor seating area and is super cute all around.
A fairly new bar in town, but we really like this place; it has a huge selection of German beers on tap. You can play bocce ball while you drink, too!
125 locals recommend
Rhein Haus Seattle
912 12th AveA fairly new bar in town, but we really like this place; it has a huge selection of German beers on tap. You can play bocce ball while you drink, too!
If you like beer, this is your heaven. It's in West Seattle but for the true beer lover, it's worth the trip. A great selection of local beers on tap and tons more in bottles.
64 locals recommend
The Beer Junction
4511 California Ave SWIf you like beer, this is your heaven. It's in West Seattle but for the true beer lover, it's worth the trip. A great selection of local beers on tap and tons more in bottles.
Just a fun local place to grab a drink. It's a super quick walk from our place.
23 locals recommend
The Bottleneck Lounge
2328 East Madison StreetJust a fun local place to grab a drink. It's a super quick walk from our place.
It ain't nothin' fancy, but they make great old-fashioned cocktails here. Plus they do sushi. You might not think that would work, but it does.
97 locals recommend
Liberty
517 15th Ave EIt ain't nothin' fancy, but they make great old-fashioned cocktails here. Plus they do sushi. You might not think that would work, but it does.
Amazing little hidden bar downtown; classic and creative cocktails.
109 locals recommend
Bathtub Gin & Co.
2205 2nd AveAmazing little hidden bar downtown; classic and creative cocktails.
C C Attle's
1701 E Olive WayGay bar at heart but loved by all. Strong drinks.
Food Scene
A great little Italian place by one of our Seattle A-lister chefs, Ethan Stowell. Great date-night atmosphere!
51 locals recommend
Rione XIII
401 15th Ave EA great little Italian place by one of our Seattle A-lister chefs, Ethan Stowell. Great date-night atmosphere!
A hip and modern Mexican restaurant in the heart of Capitol Hill. The tacos al pastor are our favorite!
106 locals recommend
Barrio Mexican Kitchen & Bar
1420 12th AveA hip and modern Mexican restaurant in the heart of Capitol Hill. The tacos al pastor are our favorite!
Great place to grab a cappuccino or latte and a good breakfast sandwich or crepe! An easy walk from our place.
57 locals recommend
The Essential Bakery Cafe- Madison
Great place to grab a cappuccino or latte and a good breakfast sandwich or crepe! An easy walk from our place.
A great French restaurant in our French District called Madison Valley. It's owned by another of our A-lister Seattle Chefs - "The Chef in the Hat."
60 locals recommend
Luc
2800 E Madison StA great French restaurant in our French District called Madison Valley. It's owned by another of our A-lister Seattle Chefs - "The Chef in the Hat."
Located next to Bottlehouse in the Madrona neighborhood, this is a great local brunch spot. Great Bloody Marys!
113 locals recommend
Hi-Spot Cafe
1410 34th AveLocated next to Bottlehouse in the Madrona neighborhood, this is a great local brunch spot. Great Bloody Marys!
One of our favorite Seattle restaurants overall. It's just very "Seattle." You'll figure it out when you go. Great location, great food, great cocktails.
184 locals recommend
Oddfellows Café + Bar
1525 10th AveOne of our favorite Seattle restaurants overall. It's just very "Seattle." You'll figure it out when you go. Great location, great food, great cocktails.
This is no Barrio, but if you want cheap, fast and good Mexican food, this is your place.
73 locals recommend
Rancho Bravo Tacos
1001 E Pine StThis is no Barrio, but if you want cheap, fast and good Mexican food, this is your place.
We had one of our most memorable dinners here. It's right on the water. A bit pricey, but worth it. Splurge and you won't regret it. If not dinner, go for happy hour in the bar!
18 locals recommend
The Edgewater Hotel
2411 Alaskan WayWe had one of our most memorable dinners here. It's right on the water. A bit pricey, but worth it. Splurge and you won't regret it. If not dinner, go for happy hour in the bar!
One of the best Thai restaurants we've ever come across. It's in West Seattle, so it's a little bit of a commute. But one bite of their Crispy Garlic Chicken, and you would have driven further.
119 locals recommend
Buddha Ruksa
3520 SW Genesee StOne of the best Thai restaurants we've ever come across. It's in West Seattle, so it's a little bit of a commute. But one bite of their Crispy Garlic Chicken, and you would have driven further.
A unique twist on pizza. Some crazy combinations, but we haven't found one we didn't like.
119 locals recommend
Via Tribunali
317 W Galer StA unique twist on pizza. Some crazy combinations, but we haven't found one we didn't like.
North Carolina cuisine meets Seattle. They do breakfast/lunch only except for Friday dinner. Biscuits so good you'll wonder what you've done without them your whole life.
92 locals recommend
The Wandering Goose
403 15th Ave ENorth Carolina cuisine meets Seattle. They do breakfast/lunch only except for Friday dinner. Biscuits so good you'll wonder what you've done without them your whole life.
If you've never been up the Space Needle, don't waste your time just going up to the Observation Deck. For a bit more money, just have brunch or dinner there.
Space Needle Corporate Office
223 Taylor Ave NIf you've never been up the Space Needle, don't waste your time just going up to the Observation Deck. For a bit more money, just have brunch or dinner there.
Another one of our favorite Italian Ethan Stowell restaurants. Perfect date night.
130 locals recommend
How To Cook A Wolf
2208 Queen Anne Ave NAnother one of our favorite Italian Ethan Stowell restaurants. Perfect date night.
Nothing compares. The best oysters - ever. It's a small chic place, so be prepared for a wait. They don't take reservations. Have a drink close by, and they'll call you when your table is ready.
246 locals recommend
The Walrus and the Carpenter
4743 Ballard Ave NWNothing compares. The best oysters - ever. It's a small chic place, so be prepared for a wait. They don't take reservations. Have a drink close by, and they'll call you when your table is ready.
It's our version of In-N-Out Burger in California. Good, ultra-cheap burgers, shakes and fries. Go here on the weekends just to people watch even if you're not hungry.
337 locals recommend
Dick's Drive-In
115 Broadway EIt's our version of In-N-Out Burger in California. Good, ultra-cheap burgers, shakes and fries. Go here on the weekends just to people watch even if you're not hungry.
Elysian Capitol Hill Brewery
1221 E Pike StLocal brew meets good pub fare.
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
1115 12th AveStumptown knows their coffee.
Caffé Vita Coffee Roasting
1005 E Pike StThere's a lot of coffee in Seattle. A lot.
Victrola Coffee & Art
411 15th Ave EMore good coffee. Take your pick.
We finally ate here after tons of friends told us to go, and we're still talking about this place. Two words: Bacon Jam.
190 locals recommend
Skillet Diner
1400 E Union StWe finally ate here after tons of friends told us to go, and we're still talking about this place. Two words: Bacon Jam.
Everything Else
Our favorite bakery in the area. You just can't go wrong. One bit of the chocolate almond croissant, and you'll be a believer!
489 locals recommend
Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWOur favorite bakery in the area. You just can't go wrong. One bit of the chocolate almond croissant, and you'll be a believer!
If you want a fun place to dance and want to leave it all on the dance floor, Neighbours is your place! Great house music (i.e. Madonna, Cher and the other dames).
51 locals recommend
Neighbours Nightclub and Lounge
1509 BroadwayIf you want a fun place to dance and want to leave it all on the dance floor, Neighbours is your place! Great house music (i.e. Madonna, Cher and the other dames).
Amazing home-made ice-cream. It's local, it's delicious. The salted caramel is our favorite! They have another great location next to Oddfellows in Capitol Hill, too.
85 locals recommend
Molly Moon's
4822 Rainier Ave SAmazing home-made ice-cream. It's local, it's delicious. The salted caramel is our favorite! They have another great location next to Oddfellows in Capitol Hill, too.
The new club in town. It's going for a NYC feel. It's not NYC, but if you want a modern club with a good drink happy hour to boot, you've found your place.
67 locals recommend
Q Nightclub
1426 BroadwayThe new club in town. It's going for a NYC feel. It's not NYC, but if you want a modern club with a good drink happy hour to boot, you've found your place.
Arts & Culture
You want a good drag show!? You'll get it here at Julia's. Buy tickets in advance. Great place for drinks and dinner, too!
26 locals recommend
Le Faux Playhouse
300 Broadway EYou want a good drag show!? You'll get it here at Julia's. Buy tickets in advance. Great place for drinks and dinner, too!
A lovely park to stroll through. Modern art speckled through miles of trail.
653 locals recommend
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveA lovely park to stroll through. Modern art speckled through miles of trail.
Beautiful park not far from us. The Seattle Asian Art museum is there, too. It's a nice quiet spot right in the city where the world seems still and quiet for a moment.
563 locals recommend
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave EBeautiful park not far from us. The Seattle Asian Art museum is there, too. It's a nice quiet spot right in the city where the world seems still and quiet for a moment.
Seattle Art Museum; if you're an art lover, this is your place.
1072 locals recommend
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StSeattle Art Museum; if you're an art lover, this is your place.
Want a unique date night you won't forget? A Cirque-like show with dinner. Buy tickets in advance.
53 locals recommend
Teatro ZinZanni
811 5th AvenueWant a unique date night you won't forget? A Cirque-like show with dinner. Buy tickets in advance.
Essentials
Safeway
2201 E Madison StThe closest major chain grocery store to us. Easy walking distance.
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StYou can easily walk to this TJ's. Cheap wine, good eats.
What can we say, we love Grocery Outlet. And this is a good one. You can find almost anything here. Bargain style groceries at its finest. Great wine selection!
61 locals recommend
Grocery Outlet
1126 Martin Luther King Jr WayWhat can we say, we love Grocery Outlet. And this is a good one. You can find almost anything here. Bargain style groceries at its finest. Great wine selection!