Natalia and Nasir’s Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWBest bakery in town.
Momiji
1522 12th AveBest sushi in town.
Smith
332 15th Ave ECasual, fun and vibey restaurant.
One of our favorite restaurants. They have amazing Vietnamese food! There are three locations, the closest to the house is on 12th ave, but can be very busy on the weekends. The South Lake Union location is bigger with more seating.
237 locals recommend
Ba Bar Restaurant
550 12th AvenueOne of our favorite restaurants. They have amazing Vietnamese food! There are three locations, the closest to the house is on 12th ave, but can be very busy on the weekends. The South Lake Union location is bigger with more seating.
Local coffee shop that server some of the best coffee in Seattle.
23 locals recommend
Caffe Ladro - Capitol Hill
435 15th Ave ELocal coffee shop that server some of the best coffee in Seattle.
Delicious Italian (Roman) - Ethan Stowell Restaurant. Great wine selection.
51 locals recommend
Rione XIII
401 15th Ave EDelicious Italian (Roman) - Ethan Stowell Restaurant. Great wine selection.
Great local restaurant with rotating menu that focuses on different countries
102 locals recommend
Coastal Kitchen
429 15th Ave EGreat local restaurant with rotating menu that focuses on different countries
This is a cute little spot to get a nice glass of wine, a small bite to eat and pick up some Greek specialty items. The owner is friendly and knowledgeable about Greek wines.
79 locals recommend
Uncle Ike's Central District Marijuana Dispensary
2310 E Union StThis is a cute little spot to get a nice glass of wine, a small bite to eat and pick up some Greek specialty items. The owner is friendly and knowledgeable about Greek wines.
This is a great restaurant to take the kids. It has delicious Greek food and there is a small, fun play area for the kids. They are not open on Mondays.
28 locals recommend
Vios Cafe & Marketplace
903 19th Ave EThis is a great restaurant to take the kids. It has delicious Greek food and there is a small, fun play area for the kids. They are not open on Mondays.
If you like ginger, Rachel's is a great place to get a delicious drink. They have non alcoholic and alcoholic drinks as well as a mall kitchen that server great french fries and fried chicken sandwiches
79 locals recommend
Rachel’s Ginger Beer
1610 12th AveIf you like ginger, Rachel's is a great place to get a delicious drink. They have non alcoholic and alcoholic drinks as well as a mall kitchen that server great french fries and fried chicken sandwiches
Small, charming, romantic Basque restaurant serving small plates & Spanish wine in intimate accommodations. Reservations recommended.
77 locals recommend
The Harvest Vine
2701 E Madison StSmall, charming, romantic Basque restaurant serving small plates & Spanish wine in intimate accommodations. Reservations recommended.
The traditional dishes of India, Nepal & Tibet are served in a colorful underground room with a bar.
81 locals recommend
Annapurna Cafe
1833 BroadwayThe traditional dishes of India, Nepal & Tibet are served in a colorful underground room with a bar.
Award winning, eclectic, upbeat global street food Restaurant. You must try the "water beetles"
41 locals recommend
Nue
1519 14th AveAward winning, eclectic, upbeat global street food Restaurant. You must try the "water beetles"
Drinks & Nightlife
Cute little neighborhood bar where you can also get sushi till 2am. Good drinks and fun vibe.
97 locals recommend
Liberty
517 15th Ave ECute little neighborhood bar where you can also get sushi till 2am. Good drinks and fun vibe.
Nightclub with local and international DJ's. Walking distance from the house.
67 locals recommend
Q Nightclub
1426 BroadwayNightclub with local and international DJ's. Walking distance from the house.
Fun nightclub with lots of live and electronic music. Walking distance from the house.
168 locals recommend
Neumos
925 E Pike StFun nightclub with lots of live and electronic music. Walking distance from the house.
Poco Wine + Spirits
1408 E Pine StCute and intimate wine bar a couple blocks around the corner.
The Baltic Room
1207 Pine StreetFun bar/nightclub with dancing - DJ's and performers
Neighbours Nightclub and Lounge
1509 BroadwayLocal gay bar/club
Pony
1221 E Madison StFun local gay bar with DJ
Parks & Nature
Big, beautiful nearby park for walks, picnics, play and relaxing. Check out the flowers in the Volunteer Park Conservatory or learn about Indian, Chinese and many other Asian cultures at the Seattle Asian Art Museum. In the summer, there are often fun plays and concerts at the amphitheater: http://volunteerparktrust.org/calendar/. On hot days, take the kids to the kiddy pool on the north end of the park to cool off.
101 locals recommend
Volunteer Park Conservatory
1400 E Galer StBig, beautiful nearby park for walks, picnics, play and relaxing. Check out the flowers in the Volunteer Park Conservatory or learn about Indian, Chinese and many other Asian cultures at the Seattle Asian Art Museum. In the summer, there are often fun plays and concerts at the amphitheater: http://volunteerparktrust.org/calendar/. On hot days, take the kids to the kiddy pool on the north end of the park to cool off.
Cal Anderson Park
1635 11th AvenueFun park to take a walk and bring the kids.
Beautiful Park with lots of hiking trails, beach access and amazing views of Puget Sound.
756 locals recommend
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdBeautiful Park with lots of hiking trails, beach access and amazing views of Puget Sound.
Nice local park with an indoor play area and community center for rainy days.
9 locals recommend
Miller Community Center
330 19th Ave ENice local park with an indoor play area and community center for rainy days.
Arts & Culture
Asian Art Museum (temporarily closed)
1400 E Prospect StLocated in beautiful volunteer park.
Vermillion
1508 11th AveSmall local art gallery
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StFun local theater with new play every month: http://www.blackboxoperations.org
14 locals recommend
12th Avenue Arts
1620 12th AveFun local theater with new play every month: http://www.blackboxoperations.org
Annex Theatre is a democratic collective of theatre artists dedicated to creating bold new work.
Annex Theatre
1100 E Pike StAnnex Theatre is a democratic collective of theatre artists dedicated to creating bold new work.
Shopping
Westlake Center
Pine StreetPacific Place
600 Pine StPike Pine Retail Core
Lots of cute shops, restaurants and stores to visit.
Uncle Ike's Capitol Hill
501 15th Ave ELocal (legal) pot shop. Note: they take cash only.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StSafeway
516 1st Ave WWalgreens
4468 Stone Way NSightseeing
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveSee old Seattle's "first neighborhood" and learn about Seattle's history. Pioneer Square is a richly historic place known for its Romanesque Revival architecture, first Thursday art walks (free museum entry), lively night life, delicious foodie destinations, and unique boutiques. Explore the depth and beauty of Seattle's original neighborhood.
270 locals recommend
Pioneer Square
See old Seattle's "first neighborhood" and learn about Seattle's history. Pioneer Square is a richly historic place known for its Romanesque Revival architecture, first Thursday art walks (free museum entry), lively night life, delicious foodie destinations, and unique boutiques. Explore the depth and beauty of Seattle's original neighborhood.
Fun tour of Seattle's underground - learn about Seattle's history!
285 locals recommend
Bill Speidel's Underground Tour
614 1st AveFun tour of Seattle's underground - learn about Seattle's history!