Food Scene
Hi-Spot Cafe
1410 34th AveSuper place for brunch every day of the week. Also has great lunch.
Very yummy Thai with bright atmosphere. Does a brisk take out service too. No delivery, alas.
33 locals recommend
Naam Thai Cuisine
1404 34th AveVery yummy Thai with bright atmosphere. Does a brisk take out service too. No delivery, alas.
Great home-cooking style restaurant. A little on the pricey side, but excellent food. Live Jazz on Monday nights.
52 locals recommend
St. Clouds
Great home-cooking style restaurant. A little on the pricey side, but excellent food. Live Jazz on Monday nights.
Good cafe for working. Very lively place, but good energy. Lots of big tables and of course cupcakes.
163 locals recommend
Cupcake Royale
1111 E Pike StGood cafe for working. Very lively place, but good energy. Lots of big tables and of course cupcakes.
Essentials
Great place for groceries and an unbelievable wine selection. They also have a great butcher and are known for their Prime Rib and sausages. I recommend the fennel ones.
70 locals recommend
Leschi Park
201 Lakeside Ave SGreat place for groceries and an unbelievable wine selection. They also have a great butcher and are known for their Prime Rib and sausages. I recommend the fennel ones.
Entertainment & Activities
Lovely sandy beach where you can swim in the lake. There are two large rafts you can swim to. Beginning on Memorial Day, there are lifeguards on duty.
43 locals recommend
Madrona Beach
853 Lake Washington BlvdLovely sandy beach where you can swim in the lake. There are two large rafts you can swim to. Beginning on Memorial Day, there are lifeguards on duty.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good place if you want to sit by the water. Food is OK. They have a very popular brunch and a lively bar with a patio (on the street side).
55 locals recommend
BluWater Bistro - Leschi
102 Lakeside AveGood place if you want to sit by the water. Food is OK. They have a very popular brunch and a lively bar with a patio (on the street side).
Hi-end steak house and bar. Quite pricey, but excellent food. Lovely view of the water.
50 locals recommend
Daniel's Broiler - Leschi
200 Lake Washington BlvdHi-end steak house and bar. Quite pricey, but excellent food. Lovely view of the water.