Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Wonderful bespoke coffee and pastries--just a few blocks from the house.
155 locals recommend
Espresso Vivace
532 Broadway EWonderful bespoke coffee and pastries--just a few blocks from the house.
The chef is a James Beard award finalist. The food is posh, expensive and worth it. Great for a special occasion.
43 locals recommend
Altura
617 Broadway EThe chef is a James Beard award finalist. The food is posh, expensive and worth it. Great for a special occasion.
Jerry Traunfeld is a highly regarded local chef. Poppy is an Indian restaurant serving 'thalis' -- plates with assorted offerings. I prefer the bar which has outstanding cocktails.
67 locals recommend
Poppy
622 Broadway EJerry Traunfeld is a highly regarded local chef. Poppy is an Indian restaurant serving 'thalis' -- plates with assorted offerings. I prefer the bar which has outstanding cocktails.
Far and away the best Asian restaurant in Seattle, beating out the Wild Ginger for sheer fabulous cooking and cocktails. About a 10 minute walk from the house.
115 locals recommend
Monsoon Seattle
615 19th Ave EFar and away the best Asian restaurant in Seattle, beating out the Wild Ginger for sheer fabulous cooking and cocktails. About a 10 minute walk from the house.
Sushi restaurant, great happy hour, wonderful rolls. This is a lively and fun space. Reservations are recommended.
170 locals recommend
Momiji
1522 12th AveSushi restaurant, great happy hour, wonderful rolls. This is a lively and fun space. Reservations are recommended.
Poquitos, Capitol Hill
1000 E Pike StLively, noisy, terrific Mexican food. Great margaritas.
For the occasional guilty pleasure--fish and chips, burgers, IPAs, beer. Fun place to watch the World cup and other assorted sports events.
19 locals recommend
Canterbury Ale House
534 15th Ave EFor the occasional guilty pleasure--fish and chips, burgers, IPAs, beer. Fun place to watch the World cup and other assorted sports events.
Mamnoon
1508 Melrose AveOutstanding upscale middle eastern restaurant. Lively atmosphere.
Tamara Murphy is another highly regarded local chef. The food at Terra Plata is local, fresh and inspired.
91 locals recommend
Terra Plata
1501 Melrose AveTamara Murphy is another highly regarded local chef. The food at Terra Plata is local, fresh and inspired.
Entertainment & Activities
Kid friendly Greek-middle eastern restaurant. Perhaps a bit expensive but quality is great and very accommodating of families.
28 locals recommend
Vios Cafe & Marketplace
903 19th Ave EKid friendly Greek-middle eastern restaurant. Perhaps a bit expensive but quality is great and very accommodating of families.
Everything Else
The best bookstore in the city--fun to wander through, great café. About 15 minute walk from the house.
243 locals recommend
The Elliott Bay Book Company
1521 10th AveThe best bookstore in the city--fun to wander through, great café. About 15 minute walk from the house.