Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Circa
2605 California Ave SWOne of the best restaurants around-- a tried and true favorite!
Amazing Neapolitan-style pizza (our favorite pizza in the 'hood) with even better cocktails.
30 locals recommend
Pizzeria 22
4213 SW College StAmazing Neapolitan-style pizza (our favorite pizza in the 'hood) with even better cocktails.
One of the best coffee roasters in Seattle. Bags of coffee beans make excellent Seattle souvenirs!
24 locals recommend
Caffè Fiore
2206b California Ave SWOne of the best coffee roasters in Seattle. Bags of coffee beans make excellent Seattle souvenirs!
Freshy's
2735 California Ave SWDelicious sandwiches, coffee, and beer-- a local hangout.
Excellent no-fuss Mexican food with outdoor seating facing the Sound-- a favorite on nice days.
35 locals recommend
El Chupacabra
2620 Alki Ave SWExcellent no-fuss Mexican food with outdoor seating facing the Sound-- a favorite on nice days.
Fine dining, great for special occasions. Best Italian food in the city!
96 locals recommend
La Rustica
4100 Beach Dr SWFine dining, great for special occasions. Best Italian food in the city!
An all-time Seattle favorite-- be sure to make time for tacos before jumping on the Water Taxi!
232 locals recommend
Marination Ma Kai
1660 Harbor Ave SWAn all-time Seattle favorite-- be sure to make time for tacos before jumping on the Water Taxi!
Phoenecia
4717 42nd Avenue SouthwestFine dining, great for special occasions, with a lovely view of Alki
Cactus Alki Beach
2820 Alki Ave SWDelicious family-friendly Tex Mex.
Blackboard Bistro
3247 California Avenue SouthwestDelicious seasonal cuisine
Ma'ono
4210 Southwest Admiral WayAmazing Hawaiian/East Asian fusion and delicious cocktails.
Mashiko
4725 California Ave SWOur all time favorite Sushi restaurant.
Shadowland
4458 California Ave SWGreat diner-style meals with stiff drinks.
The best Indian food– and they deliver! Check out their back bar, a favorite among WS locals.
32 locals recommend
Maharaja Cuisine of India
4542 California Ave SWThe best Indian food– and they deliver! Check out their back bar, a favorite among WS locals.
Best Thai food in West Seattle. There's almost always a wait, but it's well worth it!
119 locals recommend
Buddha Ruksa
3520 SW Genesee StBest Thai food in West Seattle. There's almost always a wait, but it's well worth it!
A MUST if you're visiting West Seattle, mind blowing pastries, bread, sandwiches, pizza, quiche... come hungry and pick up extra treats for later!
489 locals recommend
Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWA MUST if you're visiting West Seattle, mind blowing pastries, bread, sandwiches, pizza, quiche... come hungry and pick up extra treats for later!
Amazing, locally sourced brunch and lunch options. I wish they were open for dinner!
17 locals recommend
Fiddle Head Fine Foods & Cafe
4310 Southwest Oregon StreetAmazing, locally sourced brunch and lunch options. I wish they were open for dinner!
Fine dining seafood with breathtaking views of Downtown Seattle. Great for special occasions.
207 locals recommend
Salty's on Alki Beach
1936 Harbor Ave SWFine dining seafood with breathtaking views of Downtown Seattle. Great for special occasions.
Seattle-style seafood with great views of Alki and the Olympic Peninsula.
136 locals recommend
Duke's Seafood
2516 Alki Ave SWSeattle-style seafood with great views of Alki and the Olympic Peninsula.
Great all-natural cafe with lots of organic, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options. Their fresh-made juice is out of this world!
56 locals recommend
Chaco Canyon Organic Cafe
8404 Greenwood Ave NGreat all-natural cafe with lots of organic, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options. Their fresh-made juice is out of this world!
A tasty modern take on classic Italian dishes, my dad's favorite place to eat when he visits.
52 locals recommend
Mioposto Pizzeria
2139 California Ave SWA tasty modern take on classic Italian dishes, my dad's favorite place to eat when he visits.
Authentic, straight-from-Tokyo style ramen and Japanese small plates.
104 locals recommend
Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya
4203 SW Alaska StAuthentic, straight-from-Tokyo style ramen and Japanese small plates.
Crazy fresh, crazy delicious açaí bowls, smoothies, and juices.
8 locals recommend
FIT BAR Superfood Cafe
2222 California Ave SWCrazy fresh, crazy delicious açaí bowls, smoothies, and juices.
Essentials
Great for take away lunch and dinner options, as well as natural, high-end groceries.
67 locals recommend
PCC Community Markets - West Seattle
2749 California Avenue SouthwestGreat for take away lunch and dinner options, as well as natural, high-end groceries.
Great for take away lunch and dinner options, as well as high-end groceries.
134 locals recommend
Metropolitan Market West Seattle (Admiral)
2320 42nd Ave SWGreat for take away lunch and dinner options, as well as high-end groceries.
Safeway
516 1st Ave WPerfect for stocking up on all your grocery needs.
Trader Joe's
4545 Fauntleroy Way SWEveryone's favorite grocery store.
Drinks & Nightlife
Copper Coin
2329 California Ave SWExcellent beer selection and cocktails.
CrossFit West Seattle
3407 California Ave SWFriendly German-style watering hole.
The Matador
4546 California Ave SWGreat Tex Mex with atmosphere.
Elliott Bay Brewery & Pub
4720 California Ave SWGood food and great brews. A West Seattle staple.
A beer lover's dream. Almost 40 rotating beers on tap, with an additional 1000 varieties in bottles. And right on the 50 bus line so you don't have to drive home!
64 locals recommend
The Beer Junction
4511 California Ave SWA beer lover's dream. Almost 40 rotating beers on tap, with an additional 1000 varieties in bottles. And right on the 50 bus line so you don't have to drive home!
Awesome retro arcade packed with old school favorites, family friendly until 5pm, 21+ after dark.
24 locals recommend
Vidiot Arcade Bar
4210 SW Admiral WayAwesome retro arcade packed with old school favorites, family friendly until 5pm, 21+ after dark.
Everything Else
West Seattle Coin Laundry
2338 California Ave SWA very clean coin-op laundromat.
If you'd like to rent a bike during your stay (which we heartily recommend), Alki Bike & Board is your spot.
10 locals recommend
Alki Bike & Board
2606 California Ave SWIf you'd like to rent a bike during your stay (which we heartily recommend), Alki Bike & Board is your spot.
Sightseeing
A beautiful, hikeable ravine with old growth forest. Follow Alki Trail to continue your adventure down to the beach!
64 locals recommend
Schmitz Park
5551 SW Admiral WayA beautiful, hikeable ravine with old growth forest. Follow Alki Trail to continue your adventure down to the beach!
Spectacular views with miles of boardwalk for walking or biking. It turns into a little Venice Beach in the summer, with lots of hustle and bustle.
60 locals recommend
Alki Beach Park Bathhouse Lawn Outdoor Event Space
2701 Alki Ave SWSpectacular views with miles of boardwalk for walking or biking. It turns into a little Venice Beach in the summer, with lots of hustle and bustle.
Even more spectacular scenery with a great boardwalk and lots of tidepooling when the tide goes out.
Charles Richey Sr Viewpoint
3521 Beach Dr SWEven more spectacular scenery with a great boardwalk and lots of tidepooling when the tide goes out.
A great stretch of park, much quieter than Alki and perfect for sunning yourself on a nice day.
Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook
4503 Beach Dr SWA great stretch of park, much quieter than Alki and perfect for sunning yourself on a nice day.
A must-see for first time visitors to Seattle. Unprecedented views of Downtown, the surrounding Seattle neighborhoods, and even the Cascades beyond.
33 locals recommend
Hamilton Viewpoint Park
1120 California Way SWA must-see for first time visitors to Seattle. Unprecedented views of Downtown, the surrounding Seattle neighborhoods, and even the Cascades beyond.
A local's secret. Always less busy than Alki, with views of Downtown, Queen Anne, and Magnolia.
32 locals recommend
Jack Block Park
2130 Harbor Ave SWA local's secret. Always less busy than Alki, with views of Downtown, Queen Anne, and Magnolia.
Getting Around
Rent a bike or even a six-person surrey to join in the Alki promenade during the summer.
24 locals recommend
Wheel Fun Rentals
2530 Alki Ave SWRent a bike or even a six-person surrey to join in the Alki promenade during the summer.