Andrew’s University District / Ravenna Guidebook
Neighborhoods
The University District is a relaxed area with casual hangouts and a youthful feel. The University of Washington’s leafy campus includes the contemporary Henry Art Gallery and the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture. Waterside Husky Stadium draws big crowds for college football. Informal eateries, coffeehouses and quirky shops line University Way, known as The Ave. Nearby Portage Bay is popular for kayaking.
51 locals recommend
University District
The University District is a relaxed area with casual hangouts and a youthful feel. The University of Washington’s leafy campus includes the contemporary Henry Art Gallery and the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture. Waterside Husky Stadium draws big crowds for college football. Informal eateries, coffeehouses and quirky shops line University Way, known as The Ave. Nearby Portage Bay is popular for kayaking.
Ravenna is a neighborhood in northeastern Seattle, Washington named after Ravenna, Italy. Though Ravenna is considered a residential neighborhood, it also is home to several businesses, many of which are located in the University Village, a shopping mall.
12 locals recommend
Ravenna
Ravenna is a neighborhood in northeastern Seattle, Washington named after Ravenna, Italy. Though Ravenna is considered a residential neighborhood, it also is home to several businesses, many of which are located in the University Village, a shopping mall.
Food Scene
University Village is Seattle’s only outdoor lifestyle shopping center, where you will find a unique mix of locally-owned boutiques, signature fashion and home-furnishing retailers and a distinct collection of restaurants and eateries.
403 locals recommend
University Village
2623 NE University Village StUniversity Village is Seattle’s only outdoor lifestyle shopping center, where you will find a unique mix of locally-owned boutiques, signature fashion and home-furnishing retailers and a distinct collection of restaurants and eateries.
Casual waterfront destination with a woodsy vibe featuring seafood dishes & shared plates. Also an amazing happy hour and a great place to sit outside on the log boom looking out over Lake Union.
50 locals recommend
Ivar's Salmon House
401 NE Northlake WayCasual waterfront destination with a woodsy vibe featuring seafood dishes & shared plates. Also an amazing happy hour and a great place to sit outside on the log boom looking out over Lake Union.
Mediterranean fare with seafood slant served in nautical-style digs with patio views over the lake. One of my favorite spots to post up in an Adirondack chair, have oysters, and a little rose.
172 locals recommend
Westward
2501 N Northlake WayMediterranean fare with seafood slant served in nautical-style digs with patio views over the lake. One of my favorite spots to post up in an Adirondack chair, have oysters, and a little rose.
Bustling, bright cafe serving local, organic & seasonal breakfast, brunch & lunch dishes. The pancake / waffle bar is a must as you choose all your own toppings!
75 locals recommend
Portage Bay Cafe - Roosevelt
4130 Roosevelt Way NEBustling, bright cafe serving local, organic & seasonal breakfast, brunch & lunch dishes. The pancake / waffle bar is a must as you choose all your own toppings!
No-frills U District diner for hearty American breakfasts, burgers & a few Greek options. An amazing greasy spoon spot for breakfast featured on Guy Fieri's show too.
23 locals recommend
Voula's Offshore Cafe
658 NE Northlake WayNo-frills U District diner for hearty American breakfasts, burgers & a few Greek options. An amazing greasy spoon spot for breakfast featured on Guy Fieri's show too.
A bakery and community space on the Portage Bay waterfront near UW in Seattle. pastries, sandwiches, snacks, and plenty of picnic tables.
Saint Bread
1421 Northeast Boat StreetA bakery and community space on the Portage Bay waterfront near UW in Seattle. pastries, sandwiches, snacks, and plenty of picnic tables.
Waterside restaurant serving classic Mexican cuisine & cocktails amid colorful decor. There is also a paddle club where you can rent kayaks and SUP to take out on the water.
20 locals recommend
Agua Verde Cafe
1303 NE Boat StWaterside restaurant serving classic Mexican cuisine & cocktails amid colorful decor. There is also a paddle club where you can rent kayaks and SUP to take out on the water.
Popular, cash-only Thai restaurant serving spicy wok creations in a no-frills dining room.
55 locals recommend
Thai Tom
4543 University Way NEPopular, cash-only Thai restaurant serving spicy wok creations in a no-frills dining room.
Homey cafe with sofas, board games & quiet corners for gourmet coffee & craft biscuit sandwiches.
32 locals recommend
Morsel
5000 University Way NEHomey cafe with sofas, board games & quiet corners for gourmet coffee & craft biscuit sandwiches.
A pared-down neighborhood spot dishing up Chinese hand-pulled noodles, street food & other classics.
21 locals recommend
Xi'an Noodles
400 Pine StA pared-down neighborhood spot dishing up Chinese hand-pulled noodles, street food & other classics.
Part of an old-school chain of fast-food spots offering burgers, fries & hand-dipped shakes.
337 locals recommend
Dick's Drive-In
115 Broadway EPart of an old-school chain of fast-food spots offering burgers, fries & hand-dipped shakes.
An open, airy dining room with art on the ceiling highlights homemade pasta & Neapolitan pizza. Great happy hour!
22 locals recommend
Mamma Melina Ristorante & Pizzeria
5101 25th Ave NEAn open, airy dining room with art on the ceiling highlights homemade pasta & Neapolitan pizza. Great happy hour!
Vegan chain offering sandwiches, salads, faux meats & sides in a modern, counter-service setting.
10 locals recommend
Veggie Grill
2681 NE University Village StVegan chain offering sandwiches, salads, faux meats & sides in a modern, counter-service setting.
Casual and modern, serving creative Hawaiian-influenced dishes. Seattle's best fried chicken, full bar, open kitchen, friendly staff!
7 locals recommend
Ma’ono Fried Chicken
4626 26th Ave NECasual and modern, serving creative Hawaiian-influenced dishes. Seattle's best fried chicken, full bar, open kitchen, friendly staff!
Modern Seattle outpost of a Taiwan chain famed for its Shanghai-style soup dumplings & noodles.
205 locals recommend
Din Tai Fung
2621 NE 46th StModern Seattle outpost of a Taiwan chain famed for its Shanghai-style soup dumplings & noodles.
This popular ice cream shop uses local ingredients & features clever flavors such as salted caramel.
468 locals recommend
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StThis popular ice cream shop uses local ingredients & features clever flavors such as salted caramel.
Classic Southern fare made with heirloom ingredients is served in a stylish locale with cocktails.
44 locals recommend
JuneBaby
2122 NE 65th StClassic Southern fare made with heirloom ingredients is served in a stylish locale with cocktails.
Stylish restaurant with an intimate sushi bar serving seafood flown in from Tokyo.
28 locals recommend
Wataru
2400 NE 65th StStylish restaurant with an intimate sushi bar serving seafood flown in from Tokyo.
Rustic-chic rooftop lounge with a seafood-focused menu, craft cocktails & expansive city views.
13 locals recommend
The Mountaineering Club
4507 Brooklyn Ave NERustic-chic rooftop lounge with a seafood-focused menu, craft cocktails & expansive city views.
Coffee
Hand-roasted coffee, plus housemade baked goods & sandwiches in a laptop-friendly cafe.
15 locals recommend
Zoka Coffee Roaster & Tea Co
2901 NE Blakeley StHand-roasted coffee, plus housemade baked goods & sandwiches in a laptop-friendly cafe.
Sleek cafe serving choice seasonal plates, espresso drinks & beer/wine in an open, cheery space.
Mr. West Cafe Bar University Village
2685 Northeast Village LaneSleek cafe serving choice seasonal plates, espresso drinks & beer/wine in an open, cheery space.
Contemporary coffeehouse with casual seating, offering house blends & retail beans.
101 locals recommend
Herkimer Coffee
7320 Greenwood Ave NContemporary coffeehouse with casual seating, offering house blends & retail beans.
Bright, busy cafe with basic eats such as sandwiches & pastries & a relaxed vibe.
33 locals recommend
Cafe Solstice
Bright, busy cafe with basic eats such as sandwiches & pastries & a relaxed vibe.
Cool hangout serving handmade donuts & specialty coffee from hard-to-find roasters.
General Porpoise Donuts
4520 Union Bay Pl NECool hangout serving handmade donuts & specialty coffee from hard-to-find roasters.
Grocery Stores
Supermarket chain selling typical groceries & produce, plus homeware & electronics.
165 locals recommend
QFC
11100 Roosevelt Way NESupermarket chain selling typical groceries & produce, plus homeware & electronics.
Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).
722 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StGrocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).
Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).
222 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1026 NE 64th StEco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).
To Do's Near By
Recreation area with trails, beach & boathouse, plus tennis courts, baseball fields & indoor pool.
148 locals recommend
Green Lake Park
7201 East Green Lake Dr NRecreation area with trails, beach & boathouse, plus tennis courts, baseball fields & indoor pool.
Woodland Park Zoo is a wildlife conservation organization and zoological garden located in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States. It is the recipient of over 65 awards across multiple categories
625 locals recommend
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave NWoodland Park Zoo is a wildlife conservation organization and zoological garden located in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States. It is the recipient of over 65 awards across multiple categories
The Henry Art Gallery is the art museum of the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. Located on the west edge of the university's campus along 15th Avenue N.E. in the University District, it was founded in February, 1927, and was the first public art museum in the state of Washington.
72 locals recommend
Henry Art Gallery
Northeast 41st StreetThe Henry Art Gallery is the art museum of the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. Located on the west edge of the university's campus along 15th Avenue N.E. in the University District, it was founded in February, 1927, and was the first public art museum in the state of Washington.
The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture is a natural history museum in Seattle, Washington, in the United States. Established in 1899 as the Washington State Museum, it traces its origins to a high school naturalist club formed in 1879.
123 locals recommend
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
4303 15th Ave NEThe Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture is a natural history museum in Seattle, Washington, in the United States. Established in 1899 as the Washington State Museum, it traces its origins to a high school naturalist club formed in 1879.
Gas Works Park is a park located in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is a 19.1-acre public park on the site of the former Seattle Gas Light Company gasification plant, located on the north shore of Lake Union at the south end of the Wallingford neighborhood
860 locals recommend
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayGas Works Park is a park located in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is a 19.1-acre public park on the site of the former Seattle Gas Light Company gasification plant, located on the north shore of Lake Union at the south end of the Wallingford neighborhood
University of Washington
1410 Northeast Campus ParkwayThe Burke–Gilman Trail is a rail trail in King County, Washington. The 27-mile multi-use recreational trail is part of the King County Regional Trail System and occupies an abandoned Seattle, Lake Shore and Eastern Railway corridor.
233 locals recommend
Burke Gilman Trail
Burke-Gilman TrailThe Burke–Gilman Trail is a rail trail in King County, Washington. The 27-mile multi-use recreational trail is part of the King County Regional Trail System and occupies an abandoned Seattle, Lake Shore and Eastern Railway corridor.
Store for pre-owned bicycles, parts & accessories also offering rentals, classes & repairs.
14 locals recommend
Recycled Cycles
1007 NE Boat StStore for pre-owned bicycles, parts & accessories also offering rentals, classes & repairs.
Lakeside spot for kayak & paddle board rentals, with a Mexican cafe offering waterfront dining.
168 locals recommend
Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat StLakeside spot for kayak & paddle board rentals, with a Mexican cafe offering waterfront dining.
Washington Park is a public park in Seattle, Washington, United States, most of which is taken up by the Washington Park Arboretum, a joint project of the University of Washington, the Seattle Parks and Recreation, and the nonprofit Arboretum Foundation.
313 locals recommend
Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
2300 Arboretum Dr EWashington Park is a public park in Seattle, Washington, United States, most of which is taken up by the Washington Park Arboretum, a joint project of the University of Washington, the Seattle Parks and Recreation, and the nonprofit Arboretum Foundation.
Husky Stadium is an outdoor football stadium in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is located on the campus of the University of Washington and has been home to the Washington Huskies of the Pac-12 Conference since 1920, hosting their football games.
13 locals recommend
Husky Stadium
3800 Montlake Blvd NEHusky Stadium is an outdoor football stadium in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is located on the campus of the University of Washington and has been home to the Washington Huskies of the Pac-12 Conference since 1920, hosting their football games.
Campus site with a dock for renting kayaks, canoes & outdoor equipment; non-student rates available.
44 locals recommend
University of Washington Waterfront Activities Center (WAC)
3710 Montlake Blvd NECampus site with a dock for renting kayaks, canoes & outdoor equipment; non-student rates available.