Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
India Bistro
6417 Roosevelt Way NEA fabulous local eatery, moderately priced and well reviewed.
Great sushi in Green Lake neighborhood. High points for romance and family friendly atmosphere.
48 locals recommend
Kisaku Sushi
2101 N 55th StGreat sushi in Green Lake neighborhood. High points for romance and family friendly atmosphere.
One of my fave Italian places in town, and right here in the hood. Excellent menu, intimate and authentic...a great date restaurant. Sadly they don't take reservations.
12 locals recommend
Salvatore Ristorante Italiano
6100 Roosevelt Way NEOne of my fave Italian places in town, and right here in the hood. Excellent menu, intimate and authentic...a great date restaurant. Sadly they don't take reservations.
Marcello Ristorante
7115 Roosevelt Way NEAnother excellent Italian place just blocks from the house.
Chiang's Gourmet
7845 Lake City Way NEBest Chinese this side of the International District.
Small, funky, great food! From their website:
"At Mojito you'll Find Seattle's most appetizing dishes from Latin America and the authentic mojito Cubano."
37 locals recommend
Mojito
7545 Lake City Way NESmall, funky, great food! From their website:
"At Mojito you'll Find Seattle's most appetizing dishes from Latin America and the authentic mojito Cubano."
Entertainment & Activities
Green Lake is one of Seattle’s most beloved parks. Its expanse of water and green space in the center of a dense urban neighborhood draws thousands of people daily from all over the city.
148 locals recommend
Green Lake
Green Lake is one of Seattle’s most beloved parks. Its expanse of water and green space in the center of a dense urban neighborhood draws thousands of people daily from all over the city.
Ravenna Park is a ½ mile wooded ravine popular for hiking, jogging and picnics.
86 locals recommend
Ravenna Park
5520 Ravenna Avenue NortheastRavenna Park is a ½ mile wooded ravine popular for hiking, jogging and picnics.
Great place to rent a canoe and paddle around Duck Island and the Arboretum.
44 locals recommend
University of Washington Waterfront Activities Center (WAC)
3710 Montlake Blvd NEGreat place to rent a canoe and paddle around Duck Island and the Arboretum.
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave NSeattle's zoo, perfect for the kids just about anytime.
Sightseeing
The center of off campus life in the University District. Lots of shops and a myriad of inexpensive and diverse ethnic restaurants perfect for a quick bite.
9 locals recommend
University Way
University Way NortheastThe center of off campus life in the University District. Lots of shops and a myriad of inexpensive and diverse ethnic restaurants perfect for a quick bite.
The Burke is responsible for Washington State collections of natural and cultural heritage. Newest exhibit is an 8 ½ foot mammoth tusk recently unearthed in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood.
123 locals recommend
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
4303 15th Ave NEThe Burke is responsible for Washington State collections of natural and cultural heritage. Newest exhibit is an 8 ½ foot mammoth tusk recently unearthed in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood.
Drinks & Nightlife
Your destination pub in Seattle’s Roosevelt District. Best of Western Washington Neighborhood Bar Winner. Best place to watch soccer matches.
29 locals recommend
The Atlantic Crossing
6508 Roosevelt Way NEYour destination pub in Seattle’s Roosevelt District. Best of Western Washington Neighborhood Bar Winner. Best place to watch soccer matches.
Essentials
Safeway
516 1st Ave WThe neighborhood grocery store - closest to the house.
In the Roosevelt Square, Whole Foods has the best deli - although it can be pricey.
222 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1026 NE 64th StIn the Roosevelt Square, Whole Foods has the best deli - although it can be pricey.
Locally owned drug store and pharmacy carrying all brands.
10 locals recommend
Bartell Drugs CareClinic by Kaiser Permanente
2700 NE University Village StLocally owned drug store and pharmacy carrying all brands.
Locally owned drug store and pharmacy - closest full service drug store to the house.
173 locals recommend
Bartell Drugs
6401 12th Ave NELocally owned drug store and pharmacy - closest full service drug store to the house.
Shopping
Popular and high end retail location - just a few minutes from the house. Retailers include Apple Store, Microsoft Store, Amazon.com Bookstore, Gap and many more shops and restaurants.
403 locals recommend
University Village
2623 NE University Village StPopular and high end retail location - just a few minutes from the house. Retailers include Apple Store, Microsoft Store, Amazon.com Bookstore, Gap and many more shops and restaurants.
America's first indoor shopping mall. Renovated several times since first opening in the 60s. Major retailers include Nordstrom and Macy's. Many restaurants and a nearby movie theater.
178 locals recommend
Northgate Mall
401 NE Northgate WayAmerica's first indoor shopping mall. Renovated several times since first opening in the 60s. Major retailers include Nordstrom and Macy's. Many restaurants and a nearby movie theater.
Parks & Nature
Stunning views of Downtown Seattle can be seen from the top of Kite Hill in the middle of the park.
860 locals recommend
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake Way Stunning views of Downtown Seattle can be seen from the top of Kite Hill in the middle of the park.