Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Best fish tacos in Seattle with a great view to match. You can rent sea kayaks on bottom floor.
168 locals recommend
Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat StBest fish tacos in Seattle with a great view to match. You can rent sea kayaks on bottom floor.
Portage Bay Cafe - Roosevelt
4130 Roosevelt Way NEBest breakfast in the area. Go for the toppings bar!
Great spot for a night out. Excellent seafood. Great food and drink, fantastic views of Seattle
172 locals recommend
Westward
2501 N Northlake WayGreat spot for a night out. Excellent seafood. Great food and drink, fantastic views of Seattle
Closest spot for coffee. They make their own french pastries, and they're very good! They also have nice baguette sandwiches
47 locals recommend
Le Fournil French bakery and catering
3230 Eastlake Ave EClosest spot for coffee. They make their own french pastries, and they're very good! They also have nice baguette sandwiches
Little Water Cantina
2865 Eastlake Ave EPretty good mexican with a great patio on a nice day
Cicchetti
121 E Boston StTapas. I love this place
Serafina
2043 Eastlake Ave EDate night
Voula's Offshore Cafe
658 NE Northlake WayAn old-school breakfast place
Some of the best Thai food in Seattle. But get there early or be prepared to wait! It's a tiny place and the line can be out the door.
55 locals recommend
Thai Tom
4543 University Way NESome of the best Thai food in Seattle. But get there early or be prepared to wait! It's a tiny place and the line can be out the door.
Great spot if you have a fondness for non-corporate coffee houses
49 locals recommend
Eastlake Coffee & Cafe
2245 Eastlake Ave EGreat spot if you have a fondness for non-corporate coffee houses
Pretty good sushi with happy-hour pricing and delivery available
9 locals recommend
I Love Sushi on Lake Union
1001 Fairview Ave NPretty good sushi with happy-hour pricing and delivery available
Canal Market
2919 Fuhrman Avenue EastQuaint little coffee and sandwich shop, some grocery items as well
Close to the apartment and owned by a friend of mine. say hi to Johnny if you see him!
Johnny Mo's Pizzeria
Close to the apartment and owned by a friend of mine. say hi to Johnny if you see him!
Big Mario's Northlake Tavern
best NY style pies in Seattle
14 Carrot Cafe
2305 Eastlake Ave Egreat for breakfast and brunches
Little Duck
very good Chinese food
Dick's Drive-In
a late night institution
Hiroshi's Poke
fresh fish, big servings!
Everything Else
The Flower Lady
3230 Eastlake Ave NEFlowers - if you're looking for a dash of color
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StThe travelers staple! And the closest grocery store
Sounds like a wine shop - but it's also a little grocery store with a decent selection of items
39 locals recommend
Pete's Supermarket
58 E Lynn StSounds like a wine shop - but it's also a little grocery store with a decent selection of items
H Mart UW
4216 University Way NEgreat selection of Asian grocery specialties
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park with iconic view of the Space Needle through "Black Sun" sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. Also the site of Seattle Asian Art Museum, Botanic Gardens, and an exhibit in the Water Tower with an interesting history of Seattle Parks and the Olmstead Brothers
563 locals recommend
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave EBeautiful park with iconic view of the Space Needle through "Black Sun" sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. Also the site of Seattle Asian Art Museum, Botanic Gardens, and an exhibit in the Water Tower with an interesting history of Seattle Parks and the Olmstead Brothers
One of Seattle’s most beloved parks. Three mile walking trail around the lake, in a neighborhood with many unique shops and restaurants.
624 locals recommend
Green Lake
One of Seattle’s most beloved parks. Three mile walking trail around the lake, in a neighborhood with many unique shops and restaurants.
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayGreat views of downtown Seattle.
Olmstead-designed centerpiece of the Seattle park system. On the shores of Lake Washington, this 230-acre preserve features rare trees & a Japanese garden. A serene and beautiful place to go for a walk or a run.
313 locals recommend
Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
2300 Arboretum Dr EOlmstead-designed centerpiece of the Seattle park system. On the shores of Lake Washington, this 230-acre preserve features rare trees & a Japanese garden. A serene and beautiful place to go for a walk or a run.
Entertainment & Activities
Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat StRent sea kayaks and SUPs.
Shopping
University Village
2623 NE University Village StOutdoor mall with a great selection of shops and restaurants
Year-round Saturday farmers market with up to 70 farmers, vendors & cooks selling local wares.
49 locals recommend
University District Farmers Market
5031 Chris Curtis WayYear-round Saturday farmers market with up to 70 farmers, vendors & cooks selling local wares.