Food Scene
Salumi is owned by Mario Batali's father, Armandino Batali. His sandwiches are just amazing as are his pasta dishes. They are only open for lunch M-F and close during the winter so check the website.
45 locals recommend
Salumi
404 Occidental Ave SSalumi is owned by Mario Batali's father, Armandino Batali. His sandwiches are just amazing as are his pasta dishes. They are only open for lunch M-F and close during the winter so check the website.
Great pasta place that makes their own pasta fresh daily. The special rotates daily and never disappoints. They are only open M-F during lunch.
58 locals recommend
Il Corvo
217 James StGreat pasta place that makes their own pasta fresh daily. The special rotates daily and never disappoints. They are only open M-F during lunch.
If you like traditional Roman style pizza, this is your spot. You order by the weight here and they just cut you off a slice from a large rectangular pizza. They are only open for lunch M-F.
Pizzeria Gabbiano
240 2nd Ave SIf you like traditional Roman style pizza, this is your spot. You order by the weight here and they just cut you off a slice from a large rectangular pizza. They are only open for lunch M-F.
Probably the best pho in Seattle, this small restaurant the shape of a boat only serves pho. If you're looking for bahn mi, bun bo hue, or any other dishes, go elsewhere.
30 locals recommend
Phở Bắc Restaurant
1314 S Jackson StProbably the best pho in Seattle, this small restaurant the shape of a boat only serves pho. If you're looking for bahn mi, bun bo hue, or any other dishes, go elsewhere.
In a city full of amazing coffee, this place is my favorite. Order a real macchiato (not the Starbucks re-creation) or a nice latte.
116 locals recommend
Caffe Vita
5028 Wilson Ave SIn a city full of amazing coffee, this place is my favorite. Order a real macchiato (not the Starbucks re-creation) or a nice latte.
This place is a close 2nd to me as far as favorite coffee shops go in Seattle. They really take their time to make a great cup of coffee.
Trabant Coffee & Chai
1309 NE 45th StThis place is a close 2nd to me as far as favorite coffee shops go in Seattle. They really take their time to make a great cup of coffee.
This place is probably the best dim sum in Seattle. They have the regular staples such as shu mai and sticky rice, but they also have a very good menu that you can order from.
41 locals recommend
Harbor City Restaurant
707 S King StThis place is probably the best dim sum in Seattle. They have the regular staples such as shu mai and sticky rice, but they also have a very good menu that you can order from.
This is a place that you just need to try. Constantly rated as one of the best sandwiches in the country, this Cuban sandwich never fails to impress. Go see why this place has such a cult following.
200 locals recommend
Paseo Fremont
4225 Fremont Ave NThis is a place that you just need to try. Constantly rated as one of the best sandwiches in the country, this Cuban sandwich never fails to impress. Go see why this place has such a cult following.
This place is just amazing. Go find out why they win awards around the country and even won gold at several New England competitions.
2309 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveThis place is just amazing. Go find out why they win awards around the country and even won gold at several New England competitions.
Looking for a late night snack & like Chinese food? This is your place. It's a popular place for people after the bars close on weekends and stay open until 4am on Fri & Sat nights.
46 locals recommend
The Brooklyn Seafood, Steak & Oyster House
1212 2nd AveLooking for a late night snack & like Chinese food? This is your place. It's a popular place for people after the bars close on weekends and stay open until 4am on Fri & Sat nights.
This is the best Italian restaurant in the city.They make their pasta fresh daily and their entrees are divine. It's not cheap, but sometimes it's worth it to splurge.
95 locals recommend
Spinasse
1531 14th AveThis is the best Italian restaurant in the city.They make their pasta fresh daily and their entrees are divine. It's not cheap, but sometimes it's worth it to splurge.
This is the best bang for buck sushi in Seattle. It's a tiny restaurant so there is almost always a line. This is also a very popular lunch spot. Look for the red door as there are no signs.
32 locals recommend
Tsukushinbo
515 South Main StThis is the best bang for buck sushi in Seattle. It's a tiny restaurant so there is almost always a line. This is also a very popular lunch spot. Look for the red door as there are no signs.
This is a very good Mexican restaurant. They use the best quality ingredients, but it is fairly expensive. View their menu online before visiting. Their happy hour is more reasonable.
21 locals recommend
Casco Antiguo
107-115 Occidental Ave SThis is a very good Mexican restaurant. They use the best quality ingredients, but it is fairly expensive. View their menu online before visiting. Their happy hour is more reasonable.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a great sports bar that's very lowkey. It's a good spot to catch any football, soccer, baseball or basketball game as they have all the sports packages.
Fuel Sports
8037 15th Avenue NorthwestThis is a great sports bar that's very lowkey. It's a good spot to catch any football, soccer, baseball or basketball game as they have all the sports packages.
If you're into dive bars, this is your spot. It's dim and the bar is old. One of the oldest in fact. It's definitely no frills.
10 locals recommend
Central Saloon
207 1st Ave SIf you're into dive bars, this is your spot. It's dim and the bar is old. One of the oldest in fact. It's definitely no frills.
If you're looking for a spot with good cocktails and impressive bar food, this is your spot. Bon Appetit even made them a finalist for best new restaurant for 2015.
58 locals recommend
Damn the Weather
116 1st Ave SIf you're looking for a spot with good cocktails and impressive bar food, this is your spot. Bon Appetit even made them a finalist for best new restaurant for 2015.
If you like whiskey, this place is a must, but get there a bit early as this place is small and is always packed. This place gets ranked globally by several publications like James Beard and Bon App.
174 locals recommend
Canon
928 12th AveIf you like whiskey, this place is a must, but get there a bit early as this place is small and is always packed. This place gets ranked globally by several publications like James Beard and Bon App.
If you're interested in playing some billiards, this is your place. They keep their tables in good shape and the prices are very reasonable. Since this is a bar, it's 21+ only.
9 locals recommend
Temple Billiards
126 S Jackson StIf you're interested in playing some billiards, this is your place. They keep their tables in good shape and the prices are very reasonable. Since this is a bar, it's 21+ only.
Do you like German food, German beers and bocce ball? Why they have bocce ball, I have no idea, but this is Seattle's largest bar and has 5 bocce ball courts.
125 locals recommend
Rhein Haus Seattle
912 12th AveDo you like German food, German beers and bocce ball? Why they have bocce ball, I have no idea, but this is Seattle's largest bar and has 5 bocce ball courts.
Do you like English football? This is your place. They open at 8am on the weekends & the place gets busy with Premier League fans from around the city.
28 locals recommend
The Atlantic Crossing
6508 Roosevelt Way NEDo you like English football? This is your place. They open at 8am on the weekends & the place gets busy with Premier League fans from around the city.
If you like electronic music, this is the venue for you. They have names big and small from the EDM world blasting their sets 3-4 times a week.
29 locals recommend
Foundation Nightclub
2218 Western AveIf you like electronic music, this is the venue for you. They have names big and small from the EDM world blasting their sets 3-4 times a week.
Sightseeing
This is the home of the famous fish toss and the original Starbuck's coffee shop. The food here is great and the produce amazing. Pick up some fruit and have lunch at the market.
2309 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveThis is the home of the famous fish toss and the original Starbuck's coffee shop. The food here is great and the produce amazing. Pick up some fruit and have lunch at the market.
The iconic Space Needle is popular with tourists. The view from up top is pretty nice, but it's not cheap. Be sure to check prices before heading there. Lines can also be pretty long in the summer.
1747 locals recommend
Space Needle
400 Broad StThe iconic Space Needle is popular with tourists. The view from up top is pretty nice, but it's not cheap. Be sure to check prices before heading there. Lines can also be pretty long in the summer.
This park in my opinion is the best view of Seattle. Come here close to sunset or at night for the best view. Don't be surprised to see quite a few couples come here for a romantic moment.
881 locals recommend
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrThis park in my opinion is the best view of Seattle. Come here close to sunset or at night for the best view. Don't be surprised to see quite a few couples come here for a romantic moment.
Overlooking Lake Washington, this is one of the prettiest college campuses in the country. Come here in the spring when the cherry blossoms bloom and you'll be amazed by the colors.
329 locals recommend
University of Washington
1410 Northeast Campus ParkwayOverlooking Lake Washington, this is one of the prettiest college campuses in the country. Come here in the spring when the cherry blossoms bloom and you'll be amazed by the colors.
Entertainment & Activities
This is the closest thing that Seattle has to a beach. During the summer, it's always busy with lots of small diners dotting the coast. Take the water taxi from downtown for a small fee.
865 locals recommend
Alki Beach
This is the closest thing that Seattle has to a beach. During the summer, it's always busy with lots of small diners dotting the coast. Take the water taxi from downtown for a small fee.
Essentials
This Japanese grocery store will have all your essentials. They also carry a large selection of Asian goods in case you feel like making some dishes from the Far East.
181 locals recommend
Uwajimaya
600 5th Ave SThis Japanese grocery store will have all your essentials. They also carry a large selection of Asian goods in case you feel like making some dishes from the Far East.
This grocery store is open 24 hours. It's not cheap, but when you need something at 11pm, this is the place to go.
767 locals recommend
QFC
1401 BroadwayThis grocery store is open 24 hours. It's not cheap, but when you need something at 11pm, this is the place to go.
Arts & Culture
If you're interested in urban history, this museum is for you. It shows you how Seattle came from a tiny logging town to a tech giant. First Thursday of the month, admission is free.
357 locals recommend
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NIf you're interested in urban history, this museum is for you. It shows you how Seattle came from a tiny logging town to a tech giant. First Thursday of the month, admission is free.
Check Showbox's calendar to see if there is a show that you want to see. This small venue is the best in Seattle to catch a live act.
72 locals recommend
The Showbox
1426 1st AveCheck Showbox's calendar to see if there is a show that you want to see. This small venue is the best in Seattle to catch a live act.
This venue hosts many musicals and other performance arts. While the exterior isn't much, the interior is nicely designed. Check their calendar for what's showing.
155 locals recommend
Paramount Theatre
911 Pine StThis venue hosts many musicals and other performance arts. While the exterior isn't much, the interior is nicely designed. Check their calendar for what's showing.
CenturyLink Field is home of the Seahawks and Sounders. If you're into football or soccer, this is a must visit as it's one of the loudest in the country for both sports.
385 locals recommend
Lumen Field
800 Occidental Ave SCenturyLink Field is home of the Seahawks and Sounders. If you're into football or soccer, this is a must visit as it's one of the loudest in the country for both sports.
The home of the Seattle Mariners. While the team may not be very good, the stadium is considered one of the best in the league with great food, and there isn't a bad seat in the house.
17 locals recommend
Mariners Team Store
1250 1st Ave SThe home of the Seattle Mariners. While the team may not be very good, the stadium is considered one of the best in the league with great food, and there isn't a bad seat in the house.