Guidebook for Seattle
Arts & Culture
The Elliott Bay Book Company
1521 10th AveFavorite bookstore
Hugo House
1634 11th AveReadings, lectures, classes
The Showbox
1426 1st AveLive music
Neumos
925 E Pike StLive music
Benaroya Hall
200 University StSymphony, Chihuly chandeliers
Dance classes, group dances, private lessons and performances almost every night of the week
72 Einheimische empfehlen
Century Ballroom
915 E Pine StDance classes, group dances, private lessons and performances almost every night of the week
12th Avenue Arts
1620 12th AveTheater/performance space
Chop Suey
1325 E Madison StLive music
SIFF Egyptian Theatre
805 E Pine StIndependent cinema
Northwest Film Forum
1515 12th AveIndependent cinema
ACT Theatre
700 Union StTheater
Paramount Theatre
911 Pine StLive music, theater, silent movies in the summer months
Seattle Opera
363 Mercer StOpera
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StArt
Moore Theatre
1932 2nd AveLive music, theater
The Triple Door
216 Union StDinner theater
Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
2033 6th AveJazz
Tractor Tavern
5213 Ballard Ave NWLive music
Barboza
925 E Pike StLive music
Gage Academy of Art
1501 10th Ave EArt classes
Fred Wildlife Refuge
127 Boylston Ave EGallery, performance space
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StLocal glass artist
Re-bar
1114 Howell StDrag, dance nights, Dina Martina
Boutique movie theater serving drinks and snacks during the film
75 Einheimische empfehlen
Big Picture
35 West Sunset WayBoutique movie theater serving drinks and snacks during the film
Burlesque dinner theater at the entrance to Pike Place
47 Einheimische empfehlen
Can Can Culinary Cabaret
95 Pine StBurlesque dinner theater at the entrance to Pike Place
Food Scene
Mamnoon
1508 Melrose AvePersian/Lebanese, cocktails
Terra Plata
1501 Melrose AveRooftop cocktails, dining
Oyster bar, fresh shellfish, chowder, beer and wine
150 Einheimische empfehlen
Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar
1521 Melrose AveOyster bar, fresh shellfish, chowder, beer and wine
Spinasse
1531 14th AvePasta
Victrola Coffee Roasters
310 E Pike StIndependent roaster
Caffé Vita Coffee Roasting
1005 E Pike StCoffee
Espresso Vivace Sidewalk Bar
321 BroadwayTheir walk-up window
Espresso Vivace
532 Broadway EFavorite place for coffee
Osteria la Spiga
1429 12th AveItalian
Cafe Presse
1117 12th AveFrench
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
1115 12th AveCoffee
Cafe Solstice
Coffee
Sitka and Spruce
1531 Melrose AveDining
Stateside
300 E Pike StFrench/Vietnamese
French, great location at the entrance of Pike Place, views of Puget Sound
24 Einheimische empfehlen
Maximilien Restaurant
81A Pike StFrench, great location at the entrance of Pike Place, views of Puget Sound
Momiji
1522 12th AveSushi
Trove
Noodles
The Pink Door
1919 Post AlleyItalian, cocktails, dinner theater, views of Puget Sound
Cafe Campagne
1600 Post AlleyFrench
Bacco Cafe
86 Pine StBrunch
The Crumpet Shop
1503 1st AveTea and pastries
Single Shot
611 Summit Ave EPNW cuisine
Joe Bar
810 E Roy StCoffee/crepes
Via Tribunali
317 W Galer StGreat pizza
Lark Restaurant
952 E Seneca StPNW cuisine
Crumble & Flake Patisserie
1500 E Olive WayFavorite bakery in Seattle
Bluebird Ice Cream
1205 East Pike StreetIce cream
Ristorante Machiavelli
1215 Pine StItalian
Volunteer Park Cafe & Marketplace
1501 17th Ave ELunch after a walk around the park
Cuoco
310 Terry Ave NItalian
Palace Kitchen
2030 5th AveFavorite Tom Douglas restaurant
Westward
2501 N Northlake WaySeafood restaurant with great views of South Lake Union
Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat StGreat place for lunch/to rent kayaks
Poppy
622 Broadway EIndian food
Samurai Noodle
412 Broadway EHomemade soups, noodles, dumplings
Emmett Watson's Oyster Bar
1916 Pike PlOysters, fried fish
Diner food, interior views of the Pike Place market or exterior views of Puget Sound
25 Einheimische empfehlen
Lowell's Restaurant & Bar
1519 Pike PlDiner food, interior views of the Pike Place market or exterior views of Puget Sound
Matt's in the Market
94 Pike StDinner at Pike Place
The London Plane
300 Occidental Ave SBrunch
Bar Sajor
Lunch
Hana Restaurant
Sushi
Grand Central Bakery
198 Eastlake Ave EBrioche, great location
Lost Lake Cafe & Lounge
1505 10th Ave24 hour diner
Great restaurant/cocktails above the Century Ballroom
18 Einheimische empfehlen
The Tin Table | Restaurant & Bar
915 E Pine StGreat restaurant/cocktails above the Century Ballroom
Mishu
321 Broadway EDeli at Pike Place
Liberty
517 15th Ave ESushi, cocktails
Coastal Kitchen
429 15th Ave ESeafood, oyster bar
Anchovies & Olives
1550 15th AvenueSeafood, Italian
Serious Pie
1124 Pike StreetPizza
Tango Restaurant & Lounge
1100 Pike StThe Diablo, HH, wines, tapas
OMEGA OUZERI
1529 14th AveGreek
Kedai Makan
1449 Bellevue AveMalaysian food
Rumba
1112 Pike StRum
Altura
617 Broadway EItalian
Kimchi Bistro
219 Broadway EKorean
Nue
1519 14th AveDining
Kaladi Brothers Coffee
517 E Pike StCoffee
Restaurant Marron
806 East Roy StreetFrench
Lionhead
618 Broadway ESzechuan
Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya
4203 SW Alaska StRamen
Bar Melusine
1060 E Union StRaw bar, cocktails
Soi
1400 10th AveDinner
Métier Seattle
1017 E Union StCoffee, training, and gear for bicycle enthusiasts
Amandine Bakeshop
1424 11th AveBaked goods, coffee
Pel Meni Dumpling Tzar
3518 Fremont Pl NDumplings
Sightseeing
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave EPark
Cal Anderson Park
1635 11th AvenueViews of the skyline
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave EGarden, live music in the summer
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveLocal landmark
Chophouse Row
1424 11th AveRetail, dining
Green Lake
Beautiful park around a lake, boat and bike rentals
Metropolitan Library System - Capitol Hill Library
327 SW 27th StReadings, lectures, wireless
See South Lake Union by boat
51 Einheimische empfehlen
The Electric Boat Company | Seattle Boat Rentals | Lake Union Electric Boat Rental
2046 Westlake Ave NSee South Lake Union by boat
Everything Else
5th Avenue Theatre
1308 5th AvenueMusicals
Velocity Dance Center
Dance classes/performances
Le Frock Vintage
613 E Pike StVintage clothing for women and men
Cupcake Royale
1111 E Pike StSweets, ice-cream
Organic cooperative with a focus on local, sustainable sourcing
245 Einheimische empfehlen
Central Co-op
1600 E Madison StOrganic cooperative with a focus on local, sustainable sourcing
Rival Fitness
510 E Pine StFitness classes, rowing emphasis
TRIBE Fitness
606 Broadway EGreat local Pilates studio with an intro rate for visitors
I don't do yoga very often but others recommend
9 Einheimische empfehlen
8 Limbs Yoga Centers - Capitol Hill
500 E Pike StI don't do yoga very often but others recommend
SweatBox Yoga
1417 10th AveYoga (hot only)
Retail Therapy
905 E Pike StLocal retail
Aria Salon
131 15th Ave ESalon
Music, beautiful Sunday evening service. They also offer cathedral yoga in the evenings
13 Einheimische empfehlen
Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral
1245 10th Ave EMusic, beautiful Sunday evening service. They also offer cathedral yoga in the evenings
Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWBakery
Bowie Salon and Spa
1507 Belmont AveSalon
General Porpoise Doughnuts
401 1st Ave SChampagne, coffee, and doughnuts
Shopping
Wall of Sound
1205 E Pike StFavorite record store
Everyday Music
1520 10th AveRecords, used selection
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StIce cream
Rachel’s Ginger Beer
1610 12th AveGinger beer, cocktails
Le Panier
1902 Pike PlFrench bakery
Totokaelo
1523 10th AveDesign, clothing and shoes
Pretty Parlor
119 Summit Ave EVintage
Top Pot Doughnuts
609 Summit Ave EBakery and cafe
Marigold & Mint
1531 Melrose AveFlorist, gifts
DeLaurenti Food & Wine
1435 1st AveItalian deli, wine shop
The Calf & Kid
1531 Melrose AveCheese, crackers, picnic supplies
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
1115 12th AveCoffee
Old School Frozen Custard
1316 E Pike StFrozen custard
Bakery specializing in chocolate cake, sweet cocktails and dessert drinks
48 Einheimische empfehlen
Hot Cakes
1650 E Olive WayBakery specializing in chocolate cake, sweet cocktails and dessert drinks
Drinks & Nightlife
Lower Bar Ferdinand
1531 Melrose AveFavorite wine bar
Mezcaleria Oaxaca
2123 Queen Anne Avenue NorthMezcal, rooftop bar, Sunday brunch right down the alley
Grim's Provisions & Spirits
1512 11th AveCocktails, dining
Oddfellows Café + Bar
1525 10th AveCocktails, dining
Elysian Capitol Hill Brewery
1221 E Pike StBeer
Montana
1506 E Olive WayMoscow Mules
Capitol Cider
818 E Pike StCider
McMenamins Six Arms
300 E Pike StBeer
Sun Liquor Distillery
514 East Pike StreetCocktails
Still Liquor
1524 Minor AveCocktails
Comet Tavern
922 E Pike Stlive music
Sol Liquor Lounge
607 Summit Ave ECocktails
Tula's Restaurant and Jazz Club
2214 2nd AveJazz
The Saint
1416 East Olive WayTequila bar
Rachel’s Ginger Beer
1610 12th AveGinger beer, cocktails, location
Bathtub Gin & Co.
2205 2nd AveCocktails
Tavern Law
1406 12th AveCocktails
Zig Zag Cafe
1501 Western AveLocation, cocktails
Pie Bar
1361 E Olive WayTiny place serving pie and cocktails
Smith
332 15th Ave EDrinks
IL Bistro
93 Pike StItalian, location
Great local dive, brunch, strong drinks, mimosa pitchers, pool and a patio in the back
103 Einheimische empfehlen
Linda's Tavern
707 East Pine StreetGreat local dive, brunch, strong drinks, mimosa pitchers, pool and a patio in the back
Vermillion
1508 11th AveGallery, performance space, bar in the back
Skillet Diner
1400 E Union StBrunch
Cure Cocktail | Capitol Hill Bar & Charcuterie
1449 E Pine StCocktails
Luc
2800 E Madison StFrench