Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
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This is a small quirky restaurant with excellent Italian food and creative decor, most of which is hanging from the ceiling! They don't accept reservations so go early, it is very popular and one of our favorites. Somewhat pricey.
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Bizzarro Italian Cafe
1307 N 46th StThis is a small quirky restaurant with excellent Italian food and creative decor, most of which is hanging from the ceiling! They don't accept reservations so go early, it is very popular and one of our favorites. Somewhat pricey.
A great inexpensive spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. We like the entree salads and burgers. Good for families. Check out the old black and white photos of Seattle.
25 locals raden deze aan
Blue Star Cafe & Pub
4512 Stone Way NA great inexpensive spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. We like the entree salads and burgers. Good for families. Check out the old black and white photos of Seattle.
Delicious food for breakfast and lunch and just 2 blocks from our house. There are lots of windows and nice woodwork, a great spot to linger over meals. Moderate prices.
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Julia's in Wallingford
4401 Wallingford Avenue NorthDelicious food for breakfast and lunch and just 2 blocks from our house. There are lots of windows and nice woodwork, a great spot to linger over meals. Moderate prices.
Great inexpensive Japanese food 2 blocks from our house. it is the most spacious of the Japanese restaurants in the neighborhood.
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Kozue
1608 N 45th StGreat inexpensive Japanese food 2 blocks from our house. it is the most spacious of the Japanese restaurants in the neighborhood.
Trendy, spacious new spot with sidewalk dining and great food. Somewhat pricey. Check out the swinging bench chairs. Can be loud for ears over 50.
10 locals raden deze aan
Thackeray Café & Bar
3400 Stone Way NTrendy, spacious new spot with sidewalk dining and great food. Somewhat pricey. Check out the swinging bench chairs. Can be loud for ears over 50.
SUBWAY
1633 Westlake Ave NClose to our house, inexpensive sandwiches.
Fun open atmosphere with wood fired pizzas and Italian fare. Popular.
65 locals raden deze aan
Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria - Wallingford
4411 Stone Way NFun open atmosphere with wood fired pizzas and Italian fare. Popular.
Very popular Japanese sushi bar. Frequently has a waiting line out the door.
88 locals raden deze aan
Musashi's
1400 N 45th StVery popular Japanese sushi bar. Frequently has a waiting line out the door.
Inexpensive Chinese food right around the corner from our house. Good for take out!
6 locals raden deze aan
Rocking Wok Taiwanese Cuisine
4301 Interlake Ave NInexpensive Chinese food right around the corner from our house. Good for take out!
Great spot with sandwiches, salads and music on weekend nights. Fun and inexpensive.
45 locals raden deze aan
Stone Way Cafe
3525 Stone Way NGreat spot with sandwiches, salads and music on weekend nights. Fun and inexpensive.
Ezell's Famous Chicken
501 E Jefferson StLocal favorite for fried chicken, inexpensive.
Seattle's favorite old fashioned burger drive in. This is the original location where it all started. Ridiculously inexpensive and quick.
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Dick's Drive-In
115 Broadway ESeattle's favorite old fashioned burger drive in. This is the original location where it all started. Ridiculously inexpensive and quick.
Good Indian food located in the historic Wallingford Center, an old school building turned into shops.
16 locals raden deze aan
Chutneys Bistro
1815 N 45th StGood Indian food located in the historic Wallingford Center, an old school building turned into shops.
Jhanjay Vegetarian Thai Cuisine
1718 N 45th StNice atmosphere, good vegetarian restaurant.
Chile Pepper
1427 N 45th StGood Mexican meal in cute bungalow house.
Great walk up Mexican food with sidewalk and indoor seating. Inexpensive, one of our favorites.
44 locals raden deze aan
TNT Taqueria
2114 N 45th StGreat walk up Mexican food with sidewalk and indoor seating. Inexpensive, one of our favorites.
Olympia Pizza & Spaghetti House III
516 15th Ave EGood basic pizza parlor.
Kitty cafe offering coffee, pastries & feline companionship by reservation in a cat-approved venue.
11 locals raden deze aan
Seattle Meowtropolitan
1225 N 45th StKitty cafe offering coffee, pastries & feline companionship by reservation in a cat-approved venue.
Cafe serving gourmet truffles & chocolate-infused espresso drinks in a cozy setup with free WiFi.
22 locals raden deze aan
Chocolati Cafe Wallingford
1716 N 45th StCafe serving gourmet truffles & chocolate-infused espresso drinks in a cozy setup with free WiFi.
Chic Tuscan-Italian spot serving dishes made with handmade pastas & locally sourced ingredients.
56 locals raden deze aan
Cantinetta
3650 Wallingford Ave NChic Tuscan-Italian spot serving dishes made with handmade pastas & locally sourced ingredients.
Steak, Korean, Asian cuisine with great outdoor seating around a fire pit.
129 locals raden deze aan
Joule
3506 Stone Way NSteak, Korean, Asian cuisine with great outdoor seating around a fire pit.
Manolin infuses the maritime delights of the Pacific Northwest with an island vibe.
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Manolin
3621 Stone Way N Manolin infuses the maritime delights of the Pacific Northwest with an island vibe.
Eatery with a wood-fired oven turning out European & NW dishes in a white-&-blue cottage like room.
107 locals raden deze aan
The Whale Wins
3506 Stone Way NEatery with a wood-fired oven turning out European & NW dishes in a white-&-blue cottage like room.
Relaxed Trinidadian-Caribbean eatery serving jerk chicken & curries, plus juices & cocktails.
8 locals raden deze aan
Pam's Kitchen
1715 N 45th StRelaxed Trinidadian-Caribbean eatery serving jerk chicken & curries, plus juices & cocktails.
Himalayan delicacies are on offer at this casual specialist from a chef who has climbed Everest.
8 locals raden deze aan
Himalayan Sherpa House
2227 N 56th StHimalayan delicacies are on offer at this casual specialist from a chef who has climbed Everest.
Bi-level eatery serving eco-friendly seafood from worldwide sources in airy, cabin like quarters.
102 locals raden deze aan
RockCreek Seafood & Spirits
4300 Fremont Ave NBi-level eatery serving eco-friendly seafood from worldwide sources in airy, cabin like quarters.
Inventive, European-inspired seasonal dishes, plus a large wine list & 5-course fixed-price menu. A great place for a special occasion.
19 locals raden deze aan
Nell's
6804 East Green Lake Way NInventive, European-inspired seasonal dishes, plus a large wine list & 5-course fixed-price menu. A great place for a special occasion.
Gorgeous views where the ship canal opens into Puget Sound. excellent seafood.
188 locals raden deze aan
Ray's Boathouse
6049 Seaview Ave NWGorgeous views where the ship canal opens into Puget Sound. excellent seafood.
You can see this unusual building at the end of our street. Authentic Thai cuisine in a refined setting with carved teak & hanging lanterns. Food is spicy!
12 locals raden deze aan
May Restaurant and Lounge
1612 N 45th StYou can see this unusual building at the end of our street. Authentic Thai cuisine in a refined setting with carved teak & hanging lanterns. Food is spicy!
Mexican eatery serves up Baja-style plates & margaritas in a funky lakeside setting with a patio. You can also rent a paddle board or kayak!
168 locals raden deze aan
Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat StMexican eatery serves up Baja-style plates & margaritas in a funky lakeside setting with a patio. You can also rent a paddle board or kayak!
Fun independent coffee shop. Also opens in the evenings with beer and theme nights. Outdoor seating
7 locals raden deze aan
Caffe Appassionato - Stone Way
1218 N 45th StFun independent coffee shop. Also opens in the evenings with beer and theme nights. Outdoor seating
Yet another coffee shop with baked goods. There are 4 within walking distance, 5 if you count the one in the QFC grocery store. You're in Seattle...
78 locals raden deze aan
Fuel Coffee
1705 N 45th StYet another coffee shop with baked goods. There are 4 within walking distance, 5 if you count the one in the QFC grocery store. You're in Seattle...
This is actually 2 restaurants overlooking Lake Union, a gorgeous Salmon House decorated in an authentic Native American style that serves great seafood and specialty dishes and the other is a walk up fried seafood bar with outdoor waterfront seating. The views are amazing from either restaurant and the price is cheap for the fast food or expensive for the Salmon House. Definitely worthwhile either way.
50 locals raden deze aan
Ivar's Salmon House
401 NE Northlake WayThis is actually 2 restaurants overlooking Lake Union, a gorgeous Salmon House decorated in an authentic Native American style that serves great seafood and specialty dishes and the other is a walk up fried seafood bar with outdoor waterfront seating. The views are amazing from either restaurant and the price is cheap for the fast food or expensive for the Salmon House. Definitely worthwhile either way.
Essentials
In the heart of Wallingford, can't miss the original neon "Wallingford" sign.
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QFC
1401 BroadwayIn the heart of Wallingford, can't miss the original neon "Wallingford" sign.
Walgreens
4468 Stone Way NDrug store very close to our house.
Our favorite drugstore, has fun Seattle and Pacific NW gift items.
173 locals raden deze aan
Bartell Drugs
6401 12th Ave NEOur favorite drugstore, has fun Seattle and Pacific NW gift items.
Emerald City Athletics - Wallingford
3924 Stone Way NNice gym close to our house.
Everything Else
Small library branch, can use computers and printers.
Wallingford Branch - The Seattle Public Library
1501 N 45th StSmall library branch, can use computers and printers.
Shopping
Archie McPhee
1300 N 45th StA Wallingford favorite - gag store and gifts, worth seeing!
Parks & Nature
Amazing panoramic view of Lake Union and the Seattle skyline. Just a 20 min walk or 5 minute drive from our house. You can watch the boats go by and see seaplanes landing.
860 locals raden deze aan
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayAmazing panoramic view of Lake Union and the Seattle skyline. Just a 20 min walk or 5 minute drive from our house. You can watch the boats go by and see seaplanes landing.
Seattle's favorite walking path is 3 miles around a picturesque lake.
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Green Lake
Seattle's favorite walking path is 3 miles around a picturesque lake.
A terrific zoo with natural exhibits and beautiful plantings. very close by and well worth the visit.
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Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave NA terrific zoo with natural exhibits and beautiful plantings. very close by and well worth the visit.
Sandy beach and beautiful trails. Parking can be difficult
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Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWSandy beach and beautiful trails. Parking can be difficult
Fun place to watch boats being lowered or raised between the ship canal and Puget Sound. Look for salmon jumping the fish ladder and sea lions cruising for a meal.
774 locals raden deze aan
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Sluizen
3015 NW 54th StFun place to watch boats being lowered or raised between the ship canal and Puget Sound. Look for salmon jumping the fish ladder and sea lions cruising for a meal.
The Arboretum is a hidden gem on the shores of Lake Washington. Jointly managed by the University of Washington Botanic Gardens and the City of Seattle, its 230 acres are a dynamic assortment of plants, some found nowhere else in the Northwest. We invite you to take a walk through the Arboretum and discover this living collection of plants from around the world. The Graham Visitors Center contains an information desk and displays, and a gift shop managed by the Arboretum Foundation. The Japanese Garden, located at the south end of the Arboretum has an entrance fee and is managed by the City of Seattle.
313 locals raden deze aan
Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
2300 Arboretum Dr EThe Arboretum is a hidden gem on the shores of Lake Washington. Jointly managed by the University of Washington Botanic Gardens and the City of Seattle, its 230 acres are a dynamic assortment of plants, some found nowhere else in the Northwest. We invite you to take a walk through the Arboretum and discover this living collection of plants from around the world. The Graham Visitors Center contains an information desk and displays, and a gift shop managed by the Arboretum Foundation. The Japanese Garden, located at the south end of the Arboretum has an entrance fee and is managed by the City of Seattle.
Seattle's very own waterfront aquarium. Small but packed with fun exhibits, indoor and out. Near the Great Wheel, Pike Place Market and other waterfront area attractions.
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Seattle Aquarium
Seattle's very own waterfront aquarium. Small but packed with fun exhibits, indoor and out. Near the Great Wheel, Pike Place Market and other waterfront area attractions.
Arts & Culture
A fun and wacky public sculpture under the Aurora bridge. The shaggy troll, 18 feet tall, glares southward with his shiny metal eye -- a Volkswagen Beetle hubcap. In his left hand he crushes the rest of the old-style Beetle.
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Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthA fun and wacky public sculpture under the Aurora bridge. The shaggy troll, 18 feet tall, glares southward with his shiny metal eye -- a Volkswagen Beetle hubcap. In his left hand he crushes the rest of the old-style Beetle.
One of our favorites - loads of exhibits on Seattle's history and culture in a beautiful setting on Lake Union. You can also tour vintage boats.
357 locals raden deze aan
Museum van Geschiedenis en Industrie (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NOne of our favorites - loads of exhibits on Seattle's history and culture in a beautiful setting on Lake Union. You can also tour vintage boats.
This roomy space hosts special exhibits & a permanent collection of both current & classic artworks. Look for the giant statue of Hammering Man outside.
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Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StThis roomy space hosts special exhibits & a permanent collection of both current & classic artworks. Look for the giant statue of Hammering Man outside.
The Burke Museum is a great place to visit if you're in Seattle. The museum is family friendly. There are dinosaur exhibits that the kids always love and plenty of exhibits on world culture, as well as the cultures of the indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest.
A nice small compact cultural museum with not only animal exhibits from dinosaur and Mastodon bones to modern bird plumage and animal skulls but also cultural exhibits of peoples clothing, lifestyles, history.
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Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
4303 15th Ave NEThe Burke Museum is a great place to visit if you're in Seattle. The museum is family friendly. There are dinosaur exhibits that the kids always love and plenty of exhibits on world culture, as well as the cultures of the indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest.
A nice small compact cultural museum with not only animal exhibits from dinosaur and Mastodon bones to modern bird plumage and animal skulls but also cultural exhibits of peoples clothing, lifestyles, history.
Its a beautifully maintained park with great views of the water and the space needle. The outdoor sculptures and art installations are lovely. Oh and best of all it's FREE!
It's great place to take a leisurely walk and explore for an hour or so. The layout of the park is well thought out and kid friendly. It even has grassy areas for children to play. There are cafes and shops near by and Pike Place and Downtown are 1-2 miles away.
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Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveIts a beautifully maintained park with great views of the water and the space needle. The outdoor sculptures and art installations are lovely. Oh and best of all it's FREE!
It's great place to take a leisurely walk and explore for an hour or so. The layout of the park is well thought out and kid friendly. It even has grassy areas for children to play. There are cafes and shops near by and Pike Place and Downtown are 1-2 miles away.
Sightseeing
A must see. Amazing collection of Seattle's world renown glass artist, located at the base of the Space Needle. Outdoor as well as indoor exhibits. Eat lunch in the cafe and see quirky collections of fishing lures, lighters, doll head string holders.
723 locals raden deze aan
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StA must see. Amazing collection of Seattle's world renown glass artist, located at the base of the Space Needle. Outdoor as well as indoor exhibits. Eat lunch in the cafe and see quirky collections of fishing lures, lighters, doll head string holders.
Originally built for the 1962 World's Fair, the 74-acre Seattle Center is an arts, educational, tourism and entertainment center. Our favorite spots are the huge outdoor fountain, the Space Needle, Chihuly Art Exhibit and Pacific Science Center.
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Seattle Center
305 Harrison StOriginally built for the 1962 World's Fair, the 74-acre Seattle Center is an arts, educational, tourism and entertainment center. Our favorite spots are the huge outdoor fountain, the Space Needle, Chihuly Art Exhibit and Pacific Science Center.
Recently renovated, you can't leave Seattle without going. Eye popping vegetable and flower stands, great views of Puget Sound, terrific gifts and crafts. Lots of eateries. Look for the famous pig statue and flying fish.
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Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveRecently renovated, you can't leave Seattle without going. Eye popping vegetable and flower stands, great views of Puget Sound, terrific gifts and crafts. Lots of eateries. Look for the famous pig statue and flying fish.
A little known gem. This beats the Space Needle for sweeping city & mountain views for a fraction of the cost. Also has a cafe for light fare, beer & wine.
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Sky View Observatory Columbia Center
700 4th AveA little known gem. This beats the Space Needle for sweeping city & mountain views for a fraction of the cost. Also has a cafe for light fare, beer & wine.
Another one of our favorites. A humorous stroll through intriguing subterranean storefronts and sidewalks entombed when the city rebuilt on top of itself after the Great Fire of 1889. The 75-minute guided walking tour begins beneath Doc Maynard’s Public House, then spills into historic Pioneer Square, Seattle’s birthplace, before plunging underground for an exclusive, time-capsule view of the buried city.
The Underground
122 S Washington StAnother one of our favorites. A humorous stroll through intriguing subterranean storefronts and sidewalks entombed when the city rebuilt on top of itself after the Great Fire of 1889. The 75-minute guided walking tour begins beneath Doc Maynard’s Public House, then spills into historic Pioneer Square, Seattle’s birthplace, before plunging underground for an exclusive, time-capsule view of the buried city.
The Seattle Great Wheel is a giant Ferris wheel at Pier 57 on Elliott Bay in Seattle, Washington. With an overall height of 175 feet, it was the tallest Ferris wheel on the West Coast of the United States when it opened on June 29, 2012.
Great views of Seattle and surrounding ports! When you are at the very top it's a beautiful site of sail boats, ferries and birds flying around.
Each pod holds 4 guests and has open windows so no view is compromised. Each trip gives you 3 full circles around the Ferris wheel and takes approximately 15 minutes.
When entering the line wine and beer are offered for purchase and if you are not riding with minors you are allowed to drink your beverages in the
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Het Seattle Great Wheel
1301 Alaskan WayThe Seattle Great Wheel is a giant Ferris wheel at Pier 57 on Elliott Bay in Seattle, Washington. With an overall height of 175 feet, it was the tallest Ferris wheel on the West Coast of the United States when it opened on June 29, 2012.
Great views of Seattle and surrounding ports! When you are at the very top it's a beautiful site of sail boats, ferries and birds flying around.
Each pod holds 4 guests and has open windows so no view is compromised. Each trip gives you 3 full circles around the Ferris wheel and takes approximately 15 minutes.
When entering the line wine and beer are offered for purchase and if you are not riding with minors you are allowed to drink your beverages in the