Food Scene
One of the best steakhouses in the country. You're looking at an hour long wait pretty much every night of the year. Worth every moment of it.
39 locals recommend
Jak's Grill
14 Front St NOne of the best steakhouses in the country. You're looking at an hour long wait pretty much every night of the year. Worth every moment of it.
Rogue brewery makes one of the best Amber beers you've ever tasted. The ambience leaves a lot to be desired, but the beer and food is pretty damn fantastic.
10 locals recommend
Rogue Issaquah Brewhouse
35 W Sunset WayRogue brewery makes one of the best Amber beers you've ever tasted. The ambience leaves a lot to be desired, but the beer and food is pretty damn fantastic.
Skip the big national chains and get your coffee from a shop with local color. Serving Stumptown, you'll get a damn fine cup, but with the added bonus of the Gilman Village setting.
10 locals recommend
Issaquah Coffee Company
317 NW Gilman BlvdSkip the big national chains and get your coffee from a shop with local color. Serving Stumptown, you'll get a damn fine cup, but with the added bonus of the Gilman Village setting.
Locally owned pizza shop with delicious pie, arcade style video games, and a laid back family friendly environment.
Flying Pie Pizzeria
30 Front St SLocally owned pizza shop with delicious pie, arcade style video games, and a laid back family friendly environment.
Sip At The Wine Bar & Restaurant
1084 NE Park DrWine bar with heated outdoor seating.
Everything Else
Incredible mountain biking. Bring your bike, and hit the trails. http://www.kingcounty.gov/recreation/parks/trails/backcountry/duthiehill.aspx
14 locals recommend
Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park
26100-26156 SE Issaquah-Fall City RdIncredible mountain biking. Bring your bike, and hit the trails. http://www.kingcounty.gov/recreation/parks/trails/backcountry/duthiehill.aspx
Go tandem paragliding! Professional pilots can get you airborne on the most exciting, safest ride this side of skydiving. http://www.seattleparagliding.com/
Issaquah-Hobart Road Southeast
Issaquah-Hobart Road SoutheastGo tandem paragliding! Professional pilots can get you airborne on the most exciting, safest ride this side of skydiving. http://www.seattleparagliding.com/
Parks & Nature
Miles of beautiful trails to explore, and you can walk to the trailhead! Stroll around Round Lake and Tradition Plateau, or pack up for the day and hoof it all the way to the summit. If you're lucky you may even spot some of the local wildlife. We've seen eagles, deer, owls and even bear!
Tiger Mountain State Forest
Miles of beautiful trails to explore, and you can walk to the trailhead! Stroll around Round Lake and Tradition Plateau, or pack up for the day and hoof it all the way to the summit. If you're lucky you may even spot some of the local wildlife. We've seen eagles, deer, owls and even bear!
Lots of really great hiking trails, abundant wildlife, local history highlights and mining town remnants. A variety of trails for all skill levels, including several that are great for children. Our favorites include Coal Creek Waterfall, and DeLeo Wall Lookout.
30 locals recommend
Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park
18201 Southeast Cougar Mountain DriveLots of really great hiking trails, abundant wildlife, local history highlights and mining town remnants. A variety of trails for all skill levels, including several that are great for children. Our favorites include Coal Creek Waterfall, and DeLeo Wall Lookout.
Great park with trails for rambling, playgrounds for the kids, and multiple roped swimming areas in the summer months. 'Discover Pass' or day pass required.
70 locals recommend
Lake Sammamish State Park
2010 NW Sammamish RdGreat park with trails for rambling, playgrounds for the kids, and multiple roped swimming areas in the summer months. 'Discover Pass' or day pass required.
Breathtaking waterfall, plus newly updated hiking trail with interpretive signage regarding wildlife and local plants. Stay for dinner at the Lodge!
505 locals recommend
Snoqualmie Falls
6501 Railroad AveBreathtaking waterfall, plus newly updated hiking trail with interpretive signage regarding wildlife and local plants. Stay for dinner at the Lodge!
Sightseeing
Get rewarded by one of the best viewpoints in the lower Cascade mountains after a relatively moderate, but gorgeous hike that's easy enough for anybody who's reasonably healthy.
67 locals recommend
Rattlesnake Mountain
Get rewarded by one of the best viewpoints in the lower Cascade mountains after a relatively moderate, but gorgeous hike that's easy enough for anybody who's reasonably healthy.
Drinks & Nightlife
El 42 Cantina
38 Front St NAwesome happy hour, delicious food, friendly locals.
Excellent menu, friendly and comfortable. Outdoor seating on the patio in the summer is great!
14 locals recommend
The Black Duck Cask and Bottle
317 Northwest Gilman BoulevardExcellent menu, friendly and comfortable. Outdoor seating on the patio in the summer is great!
Arts & Culture
To get a feel for how Issaquah became what it is today, and to meet some more of our friendly locals, swing by this cozy museum (weekends only). Be sure to check out the old jail out back!
Gilman Town Hall Museum
165 SE Andrews StTo get a feel for how Issaquah became what it is today, and to meet some more of our friendly locals, swing by this cozy museum (weekends only). Be sure to check out the old jail out back!
Shopping
Made of old Issaquah farm houses, relocated and joined with a lovely cedar boardwalk, this shopping center hosts many boutiques and locally owned shops. Be sure to check out our favorite, White Horse Toys, for lots of classics and unique fun stuff. There are even lots of great food options if you want to make a day of it!
21 locals recommend
Gilman Village
317 NW Gilman BlvdMade of old Issaquah farm houses, relocated and joined with a lovely cedar boardwalk, this shopping center hosts many boutiques and locally owned shops. Be sure to check out our favorite, White Horse Toys, for lots of classics and unique fun stuff. There are even lots of great food options if you want to make a day of it!