Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
How do you write a review on one of your favorite places in the world? Vinyl records and diner breakfast at the same place? It can't be real. But it is!
Always a line in weekends so if you're not an early bird, be prepared to wait a while for a table. No problem for me as I get a chance to go record shopping.
The music playing is always fun and often a local band. I highly recommend following Easy Street in Facebook so you can get notifications of live performance.
The food is great too.
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Easy Street Records & Cafe
4559 California Ave SWHow do you write a review on one of your favorite places in the world? Vinyl records and diner breakfast at the same place? It can't be real. But it is!
Always a line in weekends so if you're not an early bird, be prepared to wait a while for a table. No problem for me as I get a chance to go record shopping.
The music playing is always fun and often a local band. I highly recommend following Easy Street in Facebook so you can get notifications of live performance.
The food is great too.
Zeeks Pizza
6459 California Ave SWgood pizza right around the corner.
Meanders
6032 California Ave SWGreat home cooking, excellent brunches.
Starbucks
1912 Pike Plits close
Great coffee, good environment. True Seattle coffee house.
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Caffe Ladro - West Seattle
7011 California Ave SWGreat coffee, good environment. True Seattle coffee house.
Bang Bar Thai Restaurant & Lounge
4750 California Ave SWFantastic Thai food
Carnivores "love" this "king-of-meats" trio for its "amazing" "cuts of beef" in "healthy portions" at what fans deem "half the price" of some other steakhouses plus "none of the pretension"; "dark" interiors are brightened up a bit by "spot-on" service and "loud, lively crowds", and while a no-reservations policy can lead to some "killer" long lines, most are "willing to wait."
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JaK's Grill
4548 California Ave SWCarnivores "love" this "king-of-meats" trio for its "amazing" "cuts of beef" in "healthy portions" at what fans deem "half the price" of some other steakhouses plus "none of the pretension"; "dark" interiors are brightened up a bit by "spot-on" service and "loud, lively crowds", and while a no-reservations policy can lead to some "killer" long lines, most are "willing to wait."
"A little bit of Paris" awaits at these "true French" bakeries featuring "divine" breads, croissants, sandwiches and other "heavenly" treats that "taste just as good as they look"; the "quaint" counter-serve quarters fill up quickly – especially during prime breakfast and lunch hours – but though the "waits can be ugly", "the food makes it all worthwhile."
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Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SW"A little bit of Paris" awaits at these "true French" bakeries featuring "divine" breads, croissants, sandwiches and other "heavenly" treats that "taste just as good as they look"; the "quaint" counter-serve quarters fill up quickly – especially during prime breakfast and lunch hours – but though the "waits can be ugly", "the food makes it all worthwhile."
West Seattle's "sassiest" sushi joint gets environmental props for matching "sustainable fish" with other "high-quality ingredients" in "creative", "tasty" (and "pricey") combos that'll "blow you away"; in the "arty" (some say slightly "out-of-date") room, the "savvy" staff happily recommends favorite rolls and cooked dishes, but purists opt for chef-owner Hajime Sato's "meal-of-your-life" omakase menu.
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Mashiko
4725 California Ave SWWest Seattle's "sassiest" sushi joint gets environmental props for matching "sustainable fish" with other "high-quality ingredients" in "creative", "tasty" (and "pricey") combos that'll "blow you away"; in the "arty" (some say slightly "out-of-date") room, the "savvy" staff happily recommends favorite rolls and cooked dishes, but purists opt for chef-owner Hajime Sato's "meal-of-your-life" omakase menu.
A “shortcut to Italy”, this “quaint” West Seattle “hideaway” prepares “delectable” old-world dishes “with love and care” in a “romantic” cottage with Puget Sound views from its garden patio; the “cozy” space “gets packed quick”, but regulars “don’t seem to mind the wait” since they’re treated “like family.”
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La Rustica
4100 Beach Dr SWA “shortcut to Italy”, this “quaint” West Seattle “hideaway” prepares “delectable” old-world dishes “with love and care” in a “romantic” cottage with Puget Sound views from its garden patio; the “cozy” space “gets packed quick”, but regulars “don’t seem to mind the wait” since they’re treated “like family.”
The "awesome" namesake fried chicken in "huge" portions is "not to be missed", but "brunch is also wonderful" at chef-owner Mark Fuller's Hawaiian-influenced reinvention of his erstwhile Spring Hill in West Seattle; an expanded bar stocked with dozens of the eponymous spirit adds to the more casual new feel.
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Ma'ono
4210 Southwest Admiral WayThe "awesome" namesake fried chicken in "huge" portions is "not to be missed", but "brunch is also wonderful" at chef-owner Mark Fuller's Hawaiian-influenced reinvention of his erstwhile Spring Hill in West Seattle; an expanded bar stocked with dozens of the eponymous spirit adds to the more casual new feel.
A "mouthwatering" mix of Hawaiian and Korean fare (think kalbi beef tacos and kimchi rice bowls) elicits "OMG"s at these "inexpensive" food-truck-turned-cafes where the "food comes fast" and is "served with a smile". Marination Ma Kai at the Seacrest Park's water taxi dock adds breakfast service and a full bar and the truck still serves seasonally – check the website for dates and locations.
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Marination Ma Kai
1660 Harbor Ave SWA "mouthwatering" mix of Hawaiian and Korean fare (think kalbi beef tacos and kimchi rice bowls) elicits "OMG"s at these "inexpensive" food-truck-turned-cafes where the "food comes fast" and is "served with a smile". Marination Ma Kai at the Seacrest Park's water taxi dock adds breakfast service and a full bar and the truck still serves seasonally – check the website for dates and locations.
The "clever takes" on Southwestern-Mexican cuisine "taste even better with a margarita" at this "inexpensive", "muy bueno" local chain; the "wonderful" staff ably handles the "busy" crowd, and since "it's Cinco de Mayo every day" in the "colorful, loud" digs, they are "destinations for any celebration."
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Cactus Alki Beach
2820 Alki Ave SWThe "clever takes" on Southwestern-Mexican cuisine "taste even better with a margarita" at this "inexpensive", "muy bueno" local chain; the "wonderful" staff ably handles the "busy" crowd, and since "it's Cinco de Mayo every day" in the "colorful, loud" digs, they are "destinations for any celebration."
quite likely the best traditional style pizza in seattle. Delivers most day to our location, good happy hour.
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Proletariat Pizza
9622-A 16th Ave SWquite likely the best traditional style pizza in seattle. Delivers most day to our location, good happy hour.
Authentic mexican taqueria, makes up for the lack in decor with budget pricing and fantastic food.
Los Potrillos 4
9600 16th Ave SWAuthentic mexican taqueria, makes up for the lack in decor with budget pricing and fantastic food.
Fans report that the "awesomest" burgers made with "fresh ground meat" and dressed with "lots of choices for toppings" are found at this White Center/Georgetown duo; the "fast-food-style" spots are decorated with lots of cool tchotchkes and there's "rarely an empty seat."
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Zippy's Giant Burgers
9614 14th Ave SWFans report that the "awesomest" burgers made with "fresh ground meat" and dressed with "lots of choices for toppings" are found at this White Center/Georgetown duo; the "fast-food-style" spots are decorated with lots of cool tchotchkes and there's "rarely an empty seat."
Super chill vibe, happy hour nachos are amazing, bartenders are very knowledgeable on their tequila, and always lots of attractive people!
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The Matador
4546 California Ave SWSuper chill vibe, happy hour nachos are amazing, bartenders are very knowledgeable on their tequila, and always lots of attractive people!
revolving themed menus, great atmosphere and good, good food.
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Endolyne Joe's
9261 45th Ave SWrevolving themed menus, great atmosphere and good, good food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Beveridge Place Pub
6413 California Ave SWGreat brew selection, fantastic environment.
Food, drinks and service is excellent! We love coming here on Fridays and Saturday. Drinks are one of the best in West Seattle.
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West 5
4539 California Ave SWFood, drinks and service is excellent! We love coming here on Fridays and Saturday. Drinks are one of the best in West Seattle.
Best bottle shop in Seattle in my opinion,
Pros: over 1000 beers, lots of single 12oz beer choices, around 50 beers on tap.
Cons: busy on Friday and Saturday nights, not a lot of seating/standing room, tap quality has dropped a little in the last year
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The Beer Junction
4511 California Ave SWBest bottle shop in Seattle in my opinion,
Pros: over 1000 beers, lots of single 12oz beer choices, around 50 beers on tap.
Cons: busy on Friday and Saturday nights, not a lot of seating/standing room, tap quality has dropped a little in the last year
This place is awesome- great food and atmosphere. Can't say enough about it. Everything even down to the cheese plate tastes made with care. If it's not busy their patio out back is quite lovely and a nice place to have a couple beers.
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Locöl Barley & Vine
7902 35th Ave SWThis place is awesome- great food and atmosphere. Can't say enough about it. Everything even down to the cheese plate tastes made with care. If it's not busy their patio out back is quite lovely and a nice place to have a couple beers.
Such a great new-ish West Seattle spot. Solid number of beers on tap, for tasting or growler fills. Also have bottles for a make-your-own six pack and regular six packs. Employees were very nice and helpful. Tastings are a dollar which is unusual but I'm glad to help them stay in business by doing so! They've got wine as well, and beer accessories for sale like growlers and glasses.
Tap Station, LLC
7900 35th Avenue SouthwestSuch a great new-ish West Seattle spot. Solid number of beers on tap, for tasting or growler fills. Also have bottles for a make-your-own six pack and regular six packs. Employees were very nice and helpful. Tastings are a dollar which is unusual but I'm glad to help them stay in business by doing so! They've got wine as well, and beer accessories for sale like growlers and glasses.
This is my top choice for drinks and a bite in West Seattle. They have good happy hour prices, with a wide variety of excellent food for the price, interesting decently priced cocktails, as well as a decent variety of good beers on tap. To top it off, they have an interesting space with comfy booths for deeper conversations, taller stools at small round tables for the quick drinks and talk on busier nights, an average sized bar and small space for outdoor seating.
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Shadowland
4458 California Ave SWThis is my top choice for drinks and a bite in West Seattle. They have good happy hour prices, with a wide variety of excellent food for the price, interesting decently priced cocktails, as well as a decent variety of good beers on tap. To top it off, they have an interesting space with comfy booths for deeper conversations, taller stools at small round tables for the quick drinks and talk on busier nights, an average sized bar and small space for outdoor seating.
Sightseeing
Nice local sandy beach with waterfront shops. Beach fire pits available on a first come, first serve basis.
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Alki Beach
Nice local sandy beach with waterfront shops. Beach fire pits available on a first come, first serve basis.
Amazing view of downtown seattle. Come here and watch the sunset reflecting in the skyline or late at night for the city lights.
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Hamilton Viewpoint Park
1120 California Way SWAmazing view of downtown seattle. Come here and watch the sunset reflecting in the skyline or late at night for the city lights.
Parks & Nature
A great park with walking trails, woods, private meadows, beachfront, playgrounds and even a fantastic olympic size saltwater pool right on the waterfront.
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Lincoln Park
801 S 37th StA great park with walking trails, woods, private meadows, beachfront, playgrounds and even a fantastic olympic size saltwater pool right on the waterfront.
Shopping
Click! Design That Fits
4540 California Ave SWUnique, design oriented gifts art and accessories.
Essentials
West Seattle Thriftway
4201 SW Morgan Stright around the corner
Walgreens
2400 S Jackson StDrug store/pharmacy
Getting Around
Fauntleroy Way SW & California Ave SW station
Metro Transit