Allon's Seattle Guidebook
Food Scene
Some people eat to live, others (myself included) live to eat. If you're like me, than you will find Seattle's diverse food scene delectable.
Hands down my favorite restaurant in Seattle. They don't take reservations, so on a weekend its best to get there early. You won't regret it. Exceptional service...even better food. The house specialty is their crispy garlic chicken.
119 locals recommend
Buddha Ruksa
3520 SW Genesee StHands down my favorite restaurant in Seattle. They don't take reservations, so on a weekend its best to get there early. You won't regret it. Exceptional service...even better food. The house specialty is their crispy garlic chicken.
The Hi-Spot is top #5 in Seattle for brunch. Located inside an old house, it provides equally great ambiance and service. My personal favorite menu items are their buttermilk biscuit (w/ strawberry jam), breakfast burrito w/ crispy potatoes, and eggs Benedict.
113 locals recommend
Hi-Spot Cafe
1410 34th AveThe Hi-Spot is top #5 in Seattle for brunch. Located inside an old house, it provides equally great ambiance and service. My personal favorite menu items are their buttermilk biscuit (w/ strawberry jam), breakfast burrito w/ crispy potatoes, and eggs Benedict.
Of all the excellent food available in Seattle, seafood is perhaps the city's calling card. Specifically there is no shortage of high quality Japanese food. Musashi's located in a nondescript East-Side strip mall, can arguably boast having THE freshest/tastiest menu of sashimi in all the city. Nigiri, sushi rolls, and handrolls, are all available. My personal favorite item is their Chirashi bowl which features an assortment of market fresh fish over sushi rice.
88 locals recommend
Musashi's
1400 N 45th StOf all the excellent food available in Seattle, seafood is perhaps the city's calling card. Specifically there is no shortage of high quality Japanese food. Musashi's located in a nondescript East-Side strip mall, can arguably boast having THE freshest/tastiest menu of sashimi in all the city. Nigiri, sushi rolls, and handrolls, are all available. My personal favorite item is their Chirashi bowl which features an assortment of market fresh fish over sushi rice.
Originally located inside a connivance store in Wallingford, the 45th Stop N Shop which I contend has the best Poke in all Seattle, has opened a new much fancier location next to the Pan Pacific Hotel. Fortunately the food is still incredible.
25 locals recommend
45th Stop N Shop & Poke Bar
2323 N 45th StOriginally located inside a connivance store in Wallingford, the 45th Stop N Shop which I contend has the best Poke in all Seattle, has opened a new much fancier location next to the Pan Pacific Hotel. Fortunately the food is still incredible.
Parks & Nature
Sure Seattle has the highest suicide rate in all the U.S., but I'd contend that is due to the fact the city's remarkable parks and it's close proximity to nature is underutilized. So do yourself a favor and checks one of them out while visiting.
This hidden gem has a spectacular view of the city. Seattle, currently has more cranes in the sky than any other city in North America, and Bhy Kracke overlooks South Lake Union, Downtown, Capital Hill, and more.
23 locals recommend
Bhy Kracke Park
1215 5th Ave NThis hidden gem has a spectacular view of the city. Seattle, currently has more cranes in the sky than any other city in North America, and Bhy Kracke overlooks South Lake Union, Downtown, Capital Hill, and more.
With mountains on mountains on mountains and bodies of water in seemingly every direction, there are numerous parks throughout the Greater Seattle area that have fantastic views. But if given the choice of just one, I'm not hesitating before choosing the Olympic Sculpture park, with its view of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound. You also get the benefit of a number of impressive sculptures and art installations.
653 locals recommend
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveWith mountains on mountains on mountains and bodies of water in seemingly every direction, there are numerous parks throughout the Greater Seattle area that have fantastic views. But if given the choice of just one, I'm not hesitating before choosing the Olympic Sculpture park, with its view of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound. You also get the benefit of a number of impressive sculptures and art installations.
Essentials
God Bless America, for we have the world's best selection of retail stores. In Seattle, if you need essentials look no further than this list.
Leschi Market has THE best selection of groceries in the entire city; wine, beer, produce, deli, craft goods, they have it all. The market is also conveniently located on Lake Washington, in Leschi, one of the City's most scenic and walkable neighborhoods.
70 locals recommend
Leschi Park
201 Lakeside Ave SLeschi Market has THE best selection of groceries in the entire city; wine, beer, produce, deli, craft goods, they have it all. The market is also conveniently located on Lake Washington, in Leschi, one of the City's most scenic and walkable neighborhoods.
This iconic Asian grocery store is full of fun and interesting products. It is a great place to go for unique and affordable souvenirs (e.g pear flavored kit kat bars).
181 locals recommend
Uwajimaya
600 5th Ave SThis iconic Asian grocery store is full of fun and interesting products. It is a great place to go for unique and affordable souvenirs (e.g pear flavored kit kat bars).
QFC, a local Kroger chain, is a high quality grocery store where you can find a wide range of groceries including high quality produce at sub Whole Foods prices.
768 locals recommend
QFC
1401 BroadwayQFC, a local Kroger chain, is a high quality grocery store where you can find a wide range of groceries including high quality produce at sub Whole Foods prices.
Drinks & Nightlife
Although Seattle is a far cry away from other World-Class cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, when it comes to nightlife, you can still find a choice selection of solid nightclubs and scores of great bars.
If you're looking to go out to a Seattle Nightclub, Havana has solid mojitos, DJS, & dancing. Full food menu also available.
37 locals recommend
Havana
1010 E Pike StIf you're looking to go out to a Seattle Nightclub, Havana has solid mojitos, DJS, & dancing. Full food menu also available.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful sculptures & breathtaking views of Puget Sound. Best of all, it doesn't cost a dollar. You can easily spend a few hours walking in the park.
653 locals recommend
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveBeautiful sculptures & breathtaking views of Puget Sound. Best of all, it doesn't cost a dollar. You can easily spend a few hours walking in the park.
Getting Around
Our townhouse is 2.6 miles or 9 minutes away from the Mount Baker Light Rail Station, which you can get to straight from SeaTac airport (20+/- minutes).
43 locals recommend
Mount Baker station
Our townhouse is 2.6 miles or 9 minutes away from the Mount Baker Light Rail Station, which you can get to straight from SeaTac airport (20+/- minutes).
Sightseeing
Do yourself a favor and go to Pike Place Market and spend a few hours exploring/people watching. There is no shortage of crafts and food. My personal favorite spot, is Pike Place Nuts. Beware, their latte hazelnuts are addicting!
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveDo yourself a favor and go to Pike Place Market and spend a few hours exploring/people watching. There is no shortage of crafts and food. My personal favorite spot, is Pike Place Nuts. Beware, their latte hazelnuts are addicting!