Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
I'm capturing a few close-by options for dining (mostly lunch and dinner) that I enjoy.
A nice range of chowder options and pretty good burgers too. Great outdoor seating when the weather is nice.
136 locals recommend
Duke's Seafood
2516 Alki Ave SWA nice range of chowder options and pretty good burgers too. Great outdoor seating when the weather is nice.
Your basic pho place that's often quicker than a drive-up fast-food window. Not fancy in any way, but perfect for a steamy bowl of goodness. Plus, they give you little cream puffs for dessert. Yum.
42 locals recommend
PHO THAN BROTHERS
527 Broadway EYour basic pho place that's often quicker than a drive-up fast-food window. Not fancy in any way, but perfect for a steamy bowl of goodness. Plus, they give you little cream puffs for dessert. Yum.
Starbucks
17039 NE Bothell WayClose by and great people-watching location.
Small place, with food made from the heart. Some Greek staples. I find their hummus a little too garlicky, but that’s totally subjective.
13 locals recommend
Mykonos Greek Grill
310 NE 72nd StSmall place, with food made from the heart. Some Greek staples. I find their hummus a little too garlicky, but that’s totally subjective.
Evenings, they have a woman making fresh corn tortillas that you can get hot off the grill. Their refried beans are fab-u-lous. Churros with chocolate sauce are super-yummy. Not the best Mexican food *ever* but yummy 'basic' Mexican food and super-convenient. Bar too.
27 locals recommend
Rosita's Mexican Grill
7210 Woodlawn Ave NEEvenings, they have a woman making fresh corn tortillas that you can get hot off the grill. Their refried beans are fab-u-lous. Churros with chocolate sauce are super-yummy. Not the best Mexican food *ever* but yummy 'basic' Mexican food and super-convenient. Bar too.
Everything Else
PCC
450 NE 71st StClosest grocery store. Strong organic focus. Also have hot and salad bars.
Grocery store geared to organic foods and specialty/alternative-ingredient foods. Also has a hot self-serve bar, pizza-to-order, and decent salad bar.
221 locals recommend
PCC Community Markets - Green Lake Aurora
7504 Aurora Ave NGrocery store geared to organic foods and specialty/alternative-ingredient foods. Also has a hot self-serve bar, pizza-to-order, and decent salad bar.
Sightseeing
A must-see for visitors, in my opinion. Dale Chihuly's works on display indoors and out, plus a little restaurant (tourist-priced) and some videos highlighting his life and artistic endeavors.
723 locals recommend
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StA must-see for visitors, in my opinion. Dale Chihuly's works on display indoors and out, plus a little restaurant (tourist-priced) and some videos highlighting his life and artistic endeavors.
Whale watching is an *incredible* experience. If you have a day (& a car), I highly recommend the dedicated folks at Island Adventures. Check the website for coupons and details: orcawhales.com.
29 locals recommend
Island Adventures
712 Seafarers WayWhale watching is an *incredible* experience. If you have a day (& a car), I highly recommend the dedicated folks at Island Adventures. Check the website for coupons and details: orcawhales.com.
A classic tourist stop, now with some see-through floors (if you can handle that!).
1748 locals recommend
Space Needle
400 Broad StA classic tourist stop, now with some see-through floors (if you can handle that!).
Parks & Nature
2.8-mile paved path around the lake; 3.0 miles if you take the gravel path section. Inside half of the paved path is for "feet"; outside half is for "wheels." Great park! And with a kids' playground, too.
624 locals recommend
Green Lake
2.8-mile paved path around the lake; 3.0 miles if you take the gravel path section. Inside half of the paved path is for "feet"; outside half is for "wheels." Great park! And with a kids' playground, too.
A great, winding park area with lots of little (mostly paved) trails and loads of interesting plants (Spring smells are outstanding but it's lovely and fresh all year long).
313 locals recommend
Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
2300 Arboretum Dr EA great, winding park area with lots of little (mostly paved) trails and loads of interesting plants (Spring smells are outstanding but it's lovely and fresh all year long).
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdArts & Culture
I took visiting friends to MOHAI a few years ago and was pleasantly surprised by the exhibits: it's very user-friendly for all ages and has a broad, interesting array of historical presentations. Something for everyone.
357 locals recommend
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NI took visiting friends to MOHAI a few years ago and was pleasantly surprised by the exhibits: it's very user-friendly for all ages and has a broad, interesting array of historical presentations. Something for everyone.
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StEssentials
Safeway
516 1st Ave WYour basic grocery store.
A bit on the small-ish side, but a great place to walk for grocery staples (that will also likely be organic, gluten-free, dairy-free, etc. to meet a range of needs). They have a deli, small hot bar, a pizza 'bar' (?) and a decent salad bar; Whole Foods' bars are better, but this is much closer. Staff is friendly.
221 locals recommend
PCC Community Markets - Green Lake Aurora
7504 Aurora Ave NA bit on the small-ish side, but a great place to walk for grocery staples (that will also likely be organic, gluten-free, dairy-free, etc. to meet a range of needs). They have a deli, small hot bar, a pizza 'bar' (?) and a decent salad bar; Whole Foods' bars are better, but this is much closer. Staff is friendly.
PCC
450 NE 71st St