Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
This place has the best happy hour in Seattle and is our favorite place to grab some delicious sushi. Happy hour in the entire restaurant until 6, then in the bar until 9. Try the super bad boy roll!
91 locals recommend
Japonessa Sushi Cocina
1400 1st AveThis place has the best happy hour in Seattle and is our favorite place to grab some delicious sushi. Happy hour in the entire restaurant until 6, then in the bar until 9. Try the super bad boy roll!
There is a line outside this place for a reason. These guys know how to make mouths water.
106 locals recommend
Piroshky Piroshky
1908 Pike PlThere is a line outside this place for a reason. These guys know how to make mouths water.
This 5-star steakhouse is our go-to spot when we want to go out to celebrate. The food is delicious and the service is great.
19 locals recommend
The Capital Grille
1301 4th AvenueThis 5-star steakhouse is our go-to spot when we want to go out to celebrate. The food is delicious and the service is great.
A great small bites restaurant/lounge. Happy hour all day Sunday and Monday. Fairly chic spot in Belltown
104 locals recommend
List Restaurant
2226 1st AveA great small bites restaurant/lounge. Happy hour all day Sunday and Monday. Fairly chic spot in Belltown
Just look it up! Great Euro-inspired food, amazing ambiance, trapeze artists overhead (on certain days), and live music in the bar. The outdoor seating is also really nice on sunny days.
236 locals recommend
The Pink Door
1919 Post AlleyJust look it up! Great Euro-inspired food, amazing ambiance, trapeze artists overhead (on certain days), and live music in the bar. The outdoor seating is also really nice on sunny days.
Drinks & Nightlife
Von's has the best $5 martini you will ever try (and it's $3.50 on HH!)
27 locals recommend
Von's 1000SPIRITS
1225 1st AveVon's has the best $5 martini you will ever try (and it's $3.50 on HH!)
This is our favorite spot to chill out and enjoy a beer or cocktail. They have plenty of entertainment: free pool, shuffleboard, foosball, as well as card and board games. Try a 'Rob's Friendly Fire'!
Sadly, the pub closed their doors in May 2019
19 locals recommend
Belltown Pub
2322 1st AveThis is our favorite spot to chill out and enjoy a beer or cocktail. They have plenty of entertainment: free pool, shuffleboard, foosball, as well as card and board games. Try a 'Rob's Friendly Fire'!
Sadly, the pub closed their doors in May 2019
A fun Irish bar which has live music 7 nights a week. No cover on the week days. The also serve traditional Irish fare earlier in the evening
18 locals recommend
Kells Irish Restaurant & Bar
1916 Post AlleyA fun Irish bar which has live music 7 nights a week. No cover on the week days. The also serve traditional Irish fare earlier in the evening
The Musiquarium bar in the triple door is a great spot for young professionals. They have live music most evenings, from jazz to rock to DJs.
The Triple Door is a performance hall, tickets required
95 locals recommend
The Triple Door
216 Union StThe Musiquarium bar in the triple door is a great spot for young professionals. They have live music most evenings, from jazz to rock to DJs.
The Triple Door is a performance hall, tickets required
This is a must-do on a warm, sunny day in Seattle. Frolik features a large outdoor patio with ping pong tables and other games. The drinks are good, the fare is light, and service is slow when busy.
21 locals recommend
Frolik Kitchen+Cocktails
1415 5th AveThis is a must-do on a warm, sunny day in Seattle. Frolik features a large outdoor patio with ping pong tables and other games. The drinks are good, the fare is light, and service is slow when busy.
Everything Else
No trip to see the Pike Place Market is complete without a visit to the quirky and slightly disturbing gum wall
170 locals recommend
The Gum Wall
1428 Post AlleyNo trip to see the Pike Place Market is complete without a visit to the quirky and slightly disturbing gum wall
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveA must see, nuff said!
Alki is just a water taxi and bike rental away from our place. On summer days this place is popping. Try to get a table at Cactus for a margarita and upscale mexican food while here
865 locals recommend
Alki Beach
Alki is just a water taxi and bike rental away from our place. On summer days this place is popping. Try to get a table at Cactus for a margarita and upscale mexican food while here
Shopping
Ok for a cheap, delicious snack try one of Michou's pre-made sandwiches. You can't go wrong!
6 locals recommend
Michou Deli
1904 Pike PlOk for a cheap, delicious snack try one of Michou's pre-made sandwiches. You can't go wrong!
Arts & Culture
If you're looking to kill some time (and $14) then this is worth the trip. Hope you aren't afraid of heights!
347 locals recommend
The Seattle Great Wheel
1301 Alaskan WayIf you're looking to kill some time (and $14) then this is worth the trip. Hope you aren't afraid of heights!
Exquisite outdoor display of the famous Tacoma glassblower's work.
723 locals recommend
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StExquisite outdoor display of the famous Tacoma glassblower's work.
If you like museums, there is one on our block. However, I can't say I've spent much time here so enter at your own risk.
1072 locals recommend
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StIf you like museums, there is one on our block. However, I can't say I've spent much time here so enter at your own risk.
One of Seattle's most famous concert venues, Showbox Market has hosted the likes of Duke Ellington, Paul Simon, Pearl Jam, Daft Punk, Death Cab for Cutie, and many more. Check online for tickets
72 locals recommend
The Showbox
1426 1st AveOne of Seattle's most famous concert venues, Showbox Market has hosted the likes of Duke Ellington, Paul Simon, Pearl Jam, Daft Punk, Death Cab for Cutie, and many more. Check online for tickets
Essentials
A cozy little European-style deli with meats, cheeses, wine, and more! Try the truffled gouda cheese!
14 locals recommend
DeLaurenti Food & Wine
1435 1st AveA cozy little European-style deli with meats, cheeses, wine, and more! Try the truffled gouda cheese!
Sightseeing
Haven't been here yet, but here its amazing. Check it out if you are a big music buff.
674 locals recommend
Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Ave NHaven't been here yet, but here its amazing. Check it out if you are a big music buff.
Space Needle
400 Broad StDuh...
If you see one of these amphibious vehicles rolling down 2nd Ave then you'll instantly understand why we recommend it. It's the most fun way to experience some of the off-the-beaten-path sights.
160 locals recommend
Ride the Ducks of Seattle
400 Pine StIf you see one of these amphibious vehicles rolling down 2nd Ave then you'll instantly understand why we recommend it. It's the most fun way to experience some of the off-the-beaten-path sights.