Guidebook for Seattle
Essentials
Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).
722 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StGrocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).
Co-op grocery store for local, organic & sustainable foodstuffs plus a juice & coffee bar.
245 locals recommend
Central Co-op
1600 E Madison StCo-op grocery store for local, organic & sustainable foodstuffs plus a juice & coffee bar.
Food Scene
Modern Aperitivo Bar, Helmed by Chef Stuart Lane, Artusi’s spirits, cocktails and food explore Italy’s cuisine with the inclusion of products from the Pacific Northwest
23 locals recommend
Artusi
1535 14th AveModern Aperitivo Bar, Helmed by Chef Stuart Lane, Artusi’s spirits, cocktails and food explore Italy’s cuisine with the inclusion of products from the Pacific Northwest
Stylish Japanese restaurant for sushi & upscale cocktails in a serene space with a Kyoto courtyard
170 locals recommend
Momiji
1522 12th AveStylish Japanese restaurant for sushi & upscale cocktails in a serene space with a Kyoto courtyard
Organic, sustainable vegan dishes featuring seitan & tofu in an industrial-chic space.
101 locals recommend
Plum Bistro
1429 12th AveOrganic, sustainable vegan dishes featuring seitan & tofu in an industrial-chic space.
Hip spot for locally sourced comfort food plus cocktails, beer & wine from a local food truck team.
190 locals recommend
Skillet Diner
1400 E Union StHip spot for locally sourced comfort food plus cocktails, beer & wine from a local food truck team.
Drinks & Nightlife
High-end vintage cocktails & American fare in a dark, sophisticated space with a speakeasy vibe.
112 locals recommend
Tavern Law
1406 12th AveHigh-end vintage cocktails & American fare in a dark, sophisticated space with a speakeasy vibe.
Popular carnival themed bar offering whimsical food & drink options. Also featuring an arcade, claw machine, & photo booth. Weekly events include Mimosas Cabaret, Gayme Night, live shows, karaoke, trivia and more.
171 locals recommend
Unicorn
1118 E Pike StPopular carnival themed bar offering whimsical food & drink options. Also featuring an arcade, claw machine, & photo booth. Weekly events include Mimosas Cabaret, Gayme Night, live shows, karaoke, trivia and more.
Nightclub hosting hip-hop & alt-rock bands, among other styles, with red retro Chinese decor.
55 locals recommend
Chop Suey
1325 E Madison StNightclub hosting hip-hop & alt-rock bands, among other styles, with red retro Chinese decor.
Shopping
Full-service, multilevel bookstore with frequent author readings & events plus book clubs.
243 locals recommend
The Elliott Bay Book Company
1521 10th AveFull-service, multilevel bookstore with frequent author readings & events plus book clubs.
Arts & Culture
19th- & 20th-century works by American & European painters plus a range of rotating exhibitions.
229 locals recommend
Frye Art Museum
704 Terry Ave19th- & 20th-century works by American & European painters plus a range of rotating exhibitions.
Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, the museum includes items from icons ranging from Bo Diddley to Bob Dylan.
674 locals recommend
Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Ave NInspired by Jimi Hendrix, the museum includes items from icons ranging from Bo Diddley to Bob Dylan.
Entertainment & Activities
Cinema featuring first-run & classic films, plus concessions such as craft beer & chocolate popcorn.
153 locals recommend
Cinerama
2100 4th AveCinema featuring first-run & classic films, plus concessions such as craft beer & chocolate popcorn.
Movie theater & meeting venue showing first-run films in an intimate space with cocktails & snacks.
75 locals recommend
Big Picture
35 West Sunset WayMovie theater & meeting venue showing first-run films in an intimate space with cocktails & snacks.
Movie theater chain known for presenting 3D films on a giant screen, including blockbusters.
31 locals recommend
PACCAR and Boeing IMAX Theaters at Pacific Science Center
200 2nd Ave NMovie theater chain known for presenting 3D films on a giant screen, including blockbusters.