Food scene: Local gems
If you enjoy good food, and want to avoid the tourist traps, here are some suggestions!
Do you like dim sum? Do you hate waiting in line? Then this is the place! The shu mai and har gow are large and juicy. And they often have seating available so you won't have to wait long for a table.
12 locals recommend
Hong Kong Bistro
507 Maynard Ave SDo you like dim sum? Do you hate waiting in line? Then this is the place! The shu mai and har gow are large and juicy. And they often have seating available so you won't have to wait long for a table.
Best Ramen in all of Seattle (and open until 2am). Their pork bone broth only gets more flavorful as the night goes on.
Betsutenjin Ramen
954 E Union StBest Ramen in all of Seattle (and open until 2am). Their pork bone broth only gets more flavorful as the night goes on.
Doner Box
2421 2nd AvenueA German Kebob place. Very tasty sandwiches and wraps!
If you are looking for a burger to fill you up, you've come to the right spot.
81 locals recommend
8oz Burger & Co
1601 BroadwayIf you are looking for a burger to fill you up, you've come to the right spot.
This Malaysian restaurant is perfect for date night, though there will be a line! So get here early if you want it!
133 locals recommend
Kedai Makan
1449 Bellevue AveThis Malaysian restaurant is perfect for date night, though there will be a line! So get here early if you want it!
Feeling like an adventurous night out? Dino's Tomato Pie is a good place to stop on your way to Capitol Hill. Order a round of Spice Boys for your friends to brave the night!
14 locals recommend
Dino's Tomato Pie
1524 E Olive WayFeeling like an adventurous night out? Dino's Tomato Pie is a good place to stop on your way to Capitol Hill. Order a round of Spice Boys for your friends to brave the night!
If you like poke, come to FOB Poke! They have so many toppings you can put on top!
20 locals recommend
FOB Poke Bar
220 Blanchard StIf you like poke, come to FOB Poke! They have so many toppings you can put on top!
Great Taiwanese restaurant. The dish to get is Mala Tong with the super rich broth.
19 GOLD Taiwanese Restaurant 十九金麻辣燙
3601 Fremont Ave NGreat Taiwanese restaurant. The dish to get is Mala Tong with the super rich broth.
Isarn Thai Soul Kitchen
The Chiang Mai Curry Noodles is quite unique and a great comfort food
Teriyaki Bowl
718 Taylor Ave NYou can't go wrong with their Yakisoba noodles!
Neighborhoods
Great for the nightlife. A little divey overall, but great energy. It can be hard to sleep around here as it stays pretty noisy throughout the night.
343 locals recommend
Capitol Hill
Great for the nightlife. A little divey overall, but great energy. It can be hard to sleep around here as it stays pretty noisy throughout the night.
A quiet little neighborhood on a hill. Has an excellent view of the city and Lake Union. The Farmer's Market is here from July to October every year! It gets quiet during the night, so if you are a night owl looking to be active, try Capitol Hill instead.
62 locals recommend
Queen Anne Hill
A quiet little neighborhood on a hill. Has an excellent view of the city and Lake Union. The Farmer's Market is here from July to October every year! It gets quiet during the night, so if you are a night owl looking to be active, try Capitol Hill instead.
Ballard has a lot of little shops and boutique. There's also a pub at the former public library there as well as the Ballard locks as the sights to see.
261 locals recommend
Ballard
Ballard has a lot of little shops and boutique. There's also a pub at the former public library there as well as the Ballard locks as the sights to see.
Breweries! If you enjoy breweries there's several of them located here. The most famous one being the Fremont Brewery. Hope you aren't allergic to dogs, because you'll find them everywhere!
251 locals recommend
Fremont
Breweries! If you enjoy breweries there's several of them located here. The most famous one being the Fremont Brewery. Hope you aren't allergic to dogs, because you'll find them everywhere!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Public transit is easy going north and south
Opt for the public transit if you are mainly going just up and down Seattle. Think about springing for a Lyft or Uber if you need to go east and west. Or if you want to drive yourself around, look for a Gig car! These Prius can come in handy for short trips around the city
What to pack
Favor a jacket with a hood over an umbrella
Seattle may rain but it doesn't rain hard. Bring a water repellent jacket and you can flip up the hood whenever you need. Plus you'll look more like a local without the umbrella!