Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Cafe Besalu
5909 24th Ave NWBest croissant in town!
Brimmer & Heeltap
425 NW Market Stgreat cocktails, food and friendly staff
Good food and atmosphere right on the lake. They have a fire pit and adirondack chairs making it a great place to watch the sunset and sip on a cocktail
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Westward
2501 N Northlake WayGood food and atmosphere right on the lake. They have a fire pit and adirondack chairs making it a great place to watch the sunset and sip on a cocktail
regional Thai food that is out of this world! They don't hold back on spice so be warned. It's delicious!
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Pestle Rock
2305 NW Market Stregional Thai food that is out of this world! They don't hold back on spice so be warned. It's delicious!
San Fermo
5341 Ballard Ave NWgood simple Italian in a cute historic home on the ave
James Beard award winning world renowned chef, Renee Erikson's neighborhood spot. I go for the oysters.
Happy Hour, Monday – Thursday, 4pm – 6pm
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The Walrus and the Carpenter
4743 Ballard Ave NWJames Beard award winning world renowned chef, Renee Erikson's neighborhood spot. I go for the oysters.
Happy Hour, Monday – Thursday, 4pm – 6pm
best wood fired pizza in town. Their bar next door (Essex) has great cocktails too!
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Delancey
1415 NW 70th Stbest wood fired pizza in town. Their bar next door (Essex) has great cocktails too!
known for their roasted pork sandwich...it doesn't disappoint! I recommend getting extra napkins :)
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Un Bien
7302.5 15th Ave NWknown for their roasted pork sandwich...it doesn't disappoint! I recommend getting extra napkins :)
Salt & Straw
714 East Pike Streetice cream with local flare
Manolin
3621 Stone Way NBiscuit & Bean
5905 15th Avenue Northwestdelicious breakfast biscuit sandwiches
Small quaint corner spot with an outdoor patio, Spanish style tapas and a good Sangria
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Ocho
2325 NW Market StSmall quaint corner spot with an outdoor patio, Spanish style tapas and a good Sangria
Frankie & Jo's Ballard
1411 NW 70th StDrinks & Nightlife
Tractor Tavern
5213 Ballard Ave NWSmall venue with some big name that pop up.
Stoup Brewing
1108 NW 52nd Stall time favorite brewery in Seattle. Great outdoor patio.
Schilling Cider House
708 N 34th Stif cider is your thing, they have a good selection
huge selection of craft beers, full bar, and good food t'boot
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Trailbend Taproom
1118 NW 50th Sthuge selection of craft beers, full bar, and good food t'boot
beer beer and more beer. Largest selection of draft, bottle and canned beers all packed into an old a convenience store. You can grab a growler to go or stay and get a pint, a bratwurst and some ice-cream. Dog and kid friendly
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Chuck's Hop Shop & Kegs To Go
656 NW 85th Stbeer beer and more beer. Largest selection of draft, bottle and canned beers all packed into an old a convenience store. You can grab a growler to go or stay and get a pint, a bratwurst and some ice-cream. Dog and kid friendly
In a sea of fancy food and craft beers, lies the Sloop... an old sailor's dive bar with inexpensive bar food, a few pool tables and cold beer
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Sloop Tavern
2830 NW Market StIn a sea of fancy food and craft beers, lies the Sloop... an old sailor's dive bar with inexpensive bar food, a few pool tables and cold beer
worth checking out whats playing...good music comes through reguarlly
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The Sunset Tavern
5433 Ballard Avenue Northwestworth checking out whats playing...good music comes through reguarlly
Irish pub with live music (often blue, folk, americana).
I recommend their ginger cocktails...they mettle it fresh!
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Conor Byrne
5140 Ballard Ave NWIrish pub with live music (often blue, folk, americana).
I recommend their ginger cocktails...they mettle it fresh!
Shopping
Sunday Farmers market. Rain or shine. It flourishes in the summer with live music, fresh baked goods, produce, meats, craft vendors and bushels of flower arrangements
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Ballard Sunday Farmers Market
5345 Ballard Ave NWSunday Farmers market. Rain or shine. It flourishes in the summer with live music, fresh baked goods, produce, meats, craft vendors and bushels of flower arrangements
Lucca Great Finds
5332 Ballard Ave NWPrism
5208 Ballard Ave NWTides & Pines
5410 22nd Ave NWhipsterie men's and women's clothing, accessories and a scattering of home goods.
Essentials
QFC
11100 Roosevelt Way NEeasily accessible grocery store just two blocks away
better selection of produce, fish/meet, organic and specialty foods and beer/wine than QFC
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Ballard Market
1400 NW 56th Stbetter selection of produce, fish/meet, organic and specialty foods and beer/wine than QFC
Parks & Nature
Lots of trails to wander around and get lost in old growth and feel like you aren't in a city. You can access the beach (depending on tide) and there is a lookout with great views of the olympics and Rainier on a clear day
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Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdLots of trails to wander around and get lost in old growth and feel like you aren't in a city. You can access the beach (depending on tide) and there is a lookout with great views of the olympics and Rainier on a clear day
great place to throw a blanket down and have a picnic. You can watch sail boats, kayakers, and boat planes landing on lake union.
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Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake Waygreat place to throw a blanket down and have a picnic. You can watch sail boats, kayakers, and boat planes landing on lake union.
sand volleyball courts, BBQ and fire pits line the beach. Beautiful views of the Olympics. It gets cold as the sun sets, night so bring layers!
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Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWsand volleyball courts, BBQ and fire pits line the beach. Beautiful views of the Olympics. It gets cold as the sun sets, night so bring layers!
~3 mi loop. Good place to go for a dip to cool off on a hot summer day.
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Green Lake
~3 mi loop. Good place to go for a dip to cool off on a hot summer day.
Entertainment & Activities
Good for rainy days. I recommend the adult version.
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Bill Speidel's Underground Tour
614 1st AveGood for rainy days. I recommend the adult version.
NorthWest Outdoor Center
2100 Westlake Ave NKayak and SUP rentals
You can rent a boat, pack and picnic and ride around lake union.
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The Electric Boat Company | Seattle Boat Rentals | Lake Union Electric Boat Rental
2046 Westlake Ave NYou can rent a boat, pack and picnic and ride around lake union.
Arts & Culture
Olympisk skulpturpark
2901 Western AveOut door sculpture park on the waterfront.
SAM Gallery
1300 1st AveThe Nordic Museum moved in just around the corner. Great place to check out on a rainy day
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Nasjonalmuseet for kunst, arkitektur og design
2655 NW Market StThe Nordic Museum moved in just around the corner. Great place to check out on a rainy day
public radio station hosts a variety of free live music events. Also a notable resource for live music events around town
http://www.kexp.org/events
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KEXP
472 1st Ave Npublic radio station hosts a variety of free live music events. Also a notable resource for live music events around town
http://www.kexp.org/events
Chihuly Garden og Glass
305 Harrison StMuseum for Popkultur
325 5th Ave N