Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Pho Aroma
5605 Delridge Way SWnom nom nom. veggie pho, noodle bowls and ban mi!
Family friendly, brew pub, food for all tastes. our favorites are cuban sandwich and ahi tacos. also the stout sundae
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Elliott Bay Brewery & Pub
4720 California Ave SWFamily friendly, brew pub, food for all tastes. our favorites are cuban sandwich and ahi tacos. also the stout sundae
best sushi is Seattle hands down. I'd eat here every night if I could afford too.
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Mashiko
4725 California Ave SWbest sushi is Seattle hands down. I'd eat here every night if I could afford too.
So good! All the food here is so good. It's crazy so expect a wait unless you are an early or late diner. You can also pick up. Our favorites choo-chee salmon, any pad noodles, crispy garlic chicken.
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Buddha Ruksa
3520 SW Genesee StSo good! All the food here is so good. It's crazy so expect a wait unless you are an early or late diner. You can also pick up. Our favorites choo-chee salmon, any pad noodles, crispy garlic chicken.
Seriously amazing baked goods. Seriously amazing desserts. Seriously good sandwiches. Seriously long lines on the weekend but worth it.
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Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWSeriously amazing baked goods. Seriously amazing desserts. Seriously good sandwiches. Seriously long lines on the weekend but worth it.
The hummus is so creamy, the olive oil so buttery you want to eat it by the spoonful. We order a mixed appetizer plate so we get hummus, eggplant crack and warm pitas plus kabobs. Bright orange house.
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Ephesus Restaurant
5245 California Ave SWThe hummus is so creamy, the olive oil so buttery you want to eat it by the spoonful. We order a mixed appetizer plate so we get hummus, eggplant crack and warm pitas plus kabobs. Bright orange house.
Every Sunday 10-2pm the street closes down and farmers, food trucks and more take over the street and fill it with delicious food.
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West Seattle Farmers Market
California Avenue SouthwestEvery Sunday 10-2pm the street closes down and farmers, food trucks and more take over the street and fill it with delicious food.
really amazing views and really amazing seafood. worth the extra money just for the view.
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Salty's on Alki Beach
1936 Harbor Ave SWreally amazing views and really amazing seafood. worth the extra money just for the view.
The fusion mexican food here is delicious but really what makes this place magical is the view. If you get stuck in the back take a walk after. There is a secret parking lot behind the restaurant.
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Cactus Alki Beach
2820 Alki Ave SWThe fusion mexican food here is delicious but really what makes this place magical is the view. If you get stuck in the back take a walk after. There is a secret parking lot behind the restaurant.
delicious fried chicken. i love their brunch. Hawaiian inspired yum. and a whiskey bar.
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Ma'ono
4210 Southwest Admiral Waydelicious fried chicken. i love their brunch. Hawaiian inspired yum. and a whiskey bar.
great breakfast opens early. plus cd browsing after coffee
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Easy Street Records & Cafe
4559 California Ave SWgreat breakfast opens early. plus cd browsing after coffee
organic, vegan, food the avocado sandwich and lentil burger is the best thing ever. Also the raw brownie is to die for.
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Chaco Canyon Organic Cafe
8404 Greenwood Ave Norganic, vegan, food the avocado sandwich and lentil burger is the best thing ever. Also the raw brownie is to die for.
right next to the west seattle water taxi, the best tacos you will ever eat. fusion Hawaiian
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Marination Ma Kai
1660 Harbor Ave SWright next to the west seattle water taxi, the best tacos you will ever eat. fusion Hawaiian
Luciano's Pizza & Pasta
2341 California Ave SWorder in! fabulous pizza
the vegetarian special is our favorite thing here, a nice mix of everything and enough for tomorrow lunch.
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Maharaja Cuisine of India
4542 California Ave SWthe vegetarian special is our favorite thing here, a nice mix of everything and enough for tomorrow lunch.
Starbucks
1912 Pike Plneed your pumpkin spiced latte. within walking distance.
Olympia Pizza & Pasta
5605 Delridge Way SWorder in or go in and eat. i love these guys crust.
this place has your coffee needs AND is a game store where you can play games before you buy them.
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Uptown Espresso
3845 Delridge Way SWthis place has your coffee needs AND is a game store where you can play games before you buy them.
best ice cream ever plus random gift things and a deli if you want to be healthier than an ice cream cone the size of your head.
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Husky Deli & Catering & Ice Cream
4721 California Ave SWbest ice cream ever plus random gift things and a deli if you want to be healthier than an ice cream cone the size of your head.
Luna Park Cafe
2918 SW Avalon Wayamazing diner food and famous for their milkshakes
they change their menu monthly and they have early morning breakfast specials on the weekdays. For dinners they have an amazing fried chicken special.
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Endolyne Joe's
9261 45th Ave SWthey change their menu monthly and they have early morning breakfast specials on the weekdays. For dinners they have an amazing fried chicken special.
The Pink Door
1919 Post Alleynom nom nom
stunning views, stunning food, everything about this place is stunning.
also expensive but worth it
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Canlis
2576 Aurora Ave Nstunning views, stunning food, everything about this place is stunning.
also expensive but worth it
Smarty Pants
6017 Airport Way Sdivy bar with amazing sandwiches
this stunning return lives in the crappiest strip mall ever. trust me and don't be scared.
the menu is overwhelming but so good. if you can't decide get a bunch of tasty appetizers.
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Tamarind Tree
1036 S Jackson Stthis stunning return lives in the crappiest strip mall ever. trust me and don't be scared.
the menu is overwhelming but so good. if you can't decide get a bunch of tasty appetizers.
Beecher's Handmade Cheese
1600 Pike Plfamous mac and cheese
Macrina Bakery & Cafe
2408 1st Aveall the baked things
drinking chocolate.
thick delicious sipping chocolate
chocolates to nosh on
life is good now.
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Chocolati Café
8319 Greenwood Ave Ndrinking chocolate.
thick delicious sipping chocolate
chocolates to nosh on
life is good now.
Drinks & Nightlife
also walkable form the house although i recommend taking Graham on the way back up as the hill is not as steep. Lovely happy hour and brunch.
this has become my home away from home and where i meet everyone.
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The Bridge
6301 California Ave SWalso walkable form the house although i recommend taking Graham on the way back up as the hill is not as steep. Lovely happy hour and brunch.
this has become my home away from home and where i meet everyone.
lovely place within walking distance to grab a pint
it's european bar so you have to order at the bar and then go sit down. very confusing and the wait staff is not helpful to get you to go up and buy,
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Beveridge Place Pub
6413 California Ave SWlovely place within walking distance to grab a pint
it's european bar so you have to order at the bar and then go sit down. very confusing and the wait staff is not helpful to get you to go up and buy,
piano duels over a glass or two of wine. what a fun night out!
88 Keys Sports Bar with Dueling Pianos
315 2nd Ave Spiano duels over a glass or two of wine. what a fun night out!
grung nostalgia or just looking for a good show, look no further that the iconic crocodile.
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The Crocodile
2505 1st Avegrung nostalgia or just looking for a good show, look no further that the iconic crocodile.
this venue is hands down my favorite place to see a show in seattle. The food is amazing as well so go hungry.
Live music, burlesque, cabaret theres always something happening on the main stage or in their tiny bar.
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The Triple Door
216 Union Stthis venue is hands down my favorite place to see a show in seattle. The food is amazing as well so go hungry.
Live music, burlesque, cabaret theres always something happening on the main stage or in their tiny bar.
check out the line up at this popular music venue.
there is so many food options all around you will not want for dinner before hand.
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Tractor Tavern
5213 Ballard Ave NWcheck out the line up at this popular music venue.
there is so many food options all around you will not want for dinner before hand.
Georgetown Liquor Company
5501 Airport Way Sdivy bar with amazing vegan food
Entertainment & Activities
one of the only bowling alleys left in Seattle. They also make great food.
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West Seattle Bowl
4505 39th Ave SWone of the only bowling alleys left in Seattle. They also make great food.
watch a movie at the amazing restored cinerama and have chocolate popcorn
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Cinerama
2100 4th Avewatch a movie at the amazing restored cinerama and have chocolate popcorn
its a dump but they have the best popcorn and it's totally awesome!
also first run movies are only $6 (or about that)
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Admiral Theater
2343 California Ave SWits a dump but they have the best popcorn and it's totally awesome!
also first run movies are only $6 (or about that)
there are classes, education and a movie theater across the street.
join us in may-jung for the largest, and longest film festival in the united states-possibly the world. it is truly insane, 3 weeks of movies, all day long.
SIFF Film Center
167 Harrison Stthere are classes, education and a movie theater across the street.
join us in may-jung for the largest, and longest film festival in the united states-possibly the world. it is truly insane, 3 weeks of movies, all day long.
Seacrest Boathouse
1660 Harbor Ave SWrent a kayak! go on a tour! paddle a boat!
watch boats being made or maybe rent a boat and paddle around lake union
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The Center for Wooden Boats
1010 Valley Stwatch boats being made or maybe rent a boat and paddle around lake union
all the animals, all the time. rain or shine this is a great zoo to power though or leisurely stroll.
in the summer check out there concert calendar.
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Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave Nall the animals, all the time. rain or shine this is a great zoo to power though or leisurely stroll.
in the summer check out there concert calendar.
not only is there a zoo and aquarium here but miles and miles of hiking trails and great views and old nisqually fort.
in December it is worth the drive to see the amazing zoo christmas lights.
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Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 N Pearl Stnot only is there a zoo and aquarium here but miles and miles of hiking trails and great views and old nisqually fort.
in December it is worth the drive to see the amazing zoo christmas lights.
ever wanted to learn to juggle or fly on the trapeze? take a class or check their schedule to see if a show is happening.
School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts
674 S Orcas Stever wanted to learn to juggle or fly on the trapeze? take a class or check their schedule to see if a show is happening.
winery tours OR in the summer amazing concert venue
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Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
14111 NE 145th Stwinery tours OR in the summer amazing concert venue
a zoo where the animals run free and you ride through their world in a train trying to spot wolves, bears, eagles and other amazing animals.
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Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
11610 Trek Dr Ea zoo where the animals run free and you ride through their world in a train trying to spot wolves, bears, eagles and other amazing animals.
Parks & Nature
best place for walking all year long. especially the lower loop around the water at sunset. You will often see eagles in the trees and get to watch ferry boats.
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Lincoln Park
801 S 37th Stbest place for walking all year long. especially the lower loop around the water at sunset. You will often see eagles in the trees and get to watch ferry boats.
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park Blvdgreat walking trails with fabulous vies of city and water
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave Eviews of Seattle and the asian art museum
A free outdoor sculpture park. On weekends and throughout the summer there are always events, musicians and food trucks. You might even be able to join a yoga class.
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Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveA free outdoor sculpture park. On weekends and throughout the summer there are always events, musicians and food trucks. You might even be able to join a yoga class.
If boat watching, gardens or salmon are your things a trip to the locks is a fun adventure.
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Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Sluizen
3015 NW 54th StIf boat watching, gardens or salmon are your things a trip to the locks is a fun adventure.
tucked away in a bizarre are of south Seattle is an incredible japans garden of amazingness.
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Kubota Garden
9817 55th Ave Stucked away in a bizarre are of south Seattle is an incredible japans garden of amazingness.
anytime of year these falls are incredible.
if you want to splurge have a meal at the lodge on the edge of the falls.
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Snoqualmie Falls
6501 Railroad Aveanytime of year these falls are incredible.
if you want to splurge have a meal at the lodge on the edge of the falls.
stunning views of this majestic mountain. nature, hiking, lots of driving but well worth it.
stop at box canyon on the way to paradise it's amazing!
bring a picnic.
there are day tours if you don't want to make the drive and pay the park entrance fee.
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Mount Rainier National Park
stunning views of this majestic mountain. nature, hiking, lots of driving but well worth it.
stop at box canyon on the way to paradise it's amazing!
bring a picnic.
there are day tours if you don't want to make the drive and pay the park entrance fee.
lovely place to visit and stroll though trails and plants.
in December they do an amazing light show making plants out of thousands of lights.
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Bellevue Botanical Garden
12001 Main Stlovely place to visit and stroll though trails and plants.
in December they do an amazing light show making plants out of thousands of lights.
views of seattle from the movie sleepless in seattle, this is the park.
get your volleyball on just stroll along the wide path and visit all the shops.
good food, lots of coffee and a tiny statue of liberty await.
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Alki Beach
views of seattle from the movie sleepless in seattle, this is the park.
get your volleyball on just stroll along the wide path and visit all the shops.
good food, lots of coffee and a tiny statue of liberty await.
Essentials
groceries within walking distance. plus hot foods and a really good coffee bar at the front.
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West Seattle Thriftway
4201 SW Morgan Stgroceries within walking distance. plus hot foods and a really good coffee bar at the front.
After filling up with snacks at Trader Joe's walk across the street to buy all the fruits and veggies plus local cheese and random gifts like spices and stuff.
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West Seattle Produce Market
4722 Fauntleroy Way SouthwestAfter filling up with snacks at Trader Joe's walk across the street to buy all the fruits and veggies plus local cheese and random gifts like spices and stuff.
Doyle Automotive Services
4607 37th Ave SWin case your car is acting up these are my mechanics and i adore them.
Shopping
Groceries, and all the snacks on the planet. So many snacks. Yum
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Trader Joe's
4545 Fauntleroy Way SWGroceries, and all the snacks on the planet. So many snacks. Yum
Northwest Art & Frame
4733 California Ave SWcards, gifts and art supplies. need i say more?
Target
2800 SW Barton Stjust in case you forgot anything important
Archie McPhee
1300 N 45th Stthe iconic joke shop.
i dare you to not buy all the things.
your comics central store of delight and amazement located in grungy awesome Georgetown.
Make sure to go hungry or work up an appetite as there are 4 of my favorite restaurants nearby.
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Fantagraphics Bookstore And Gallery
1201 S Vale Styour comics central store of delight and amazement located in grungy awesome Georgetown.
Make sure to go hungry or work up an appetite as there are 4 of my favorite restaurants nearby.
food market, flea market, local vendors, so many things to see and do.
in the summer there is always at least one live performer.
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Fremont Sunday Street Market
3401 Evanston Ave Nfood market, flea market, local vendors, so many things to see and do.
in the summer there is always at least one live performer.
my favorite tiny market lives over in the tiny victorian town of Port Townsend. Well worth a day trip to visit both the two and their amazing Saturday Farmers market.
Plus you get to take a ferry to get there which is an essential thing to do while here in Seattle.
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PT Sat Farmers Market
650 Tyler Stmy favorite tiny market lives over in the tiny victorian town of Port Townsend. Well worth a day trip to visit both the two and their amazing Saturday Farmers market.
Plus you get to take a ferry to get there which is an essential thing to do while here in Seattle.
Everything Else
cool walking park within walking distance. The hours are sort of dumb they are closed every evening at 6 in summer, 5 in winter and Mondays all year plus Sunday in winter. But it;s worth it.
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Camp Long
5200 35th Ave SWcool walking park within walking distance. The hours are sort of dumb they are closed every evening at 6 in summer, 5 in winter and Mondays all year plus Sunday in winter. But it;s worth it.
great exhibits for all ages plus an imax theater to catch a movie 6 stories high
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Pacific Science Center
200 2nd Ave Ngreat exhibits for all ages plus an imax theater to catch a movie 6 stories high