A local guide to top Seattle spots: Hidden gems!
Food Scene
Great beer, food, porch with fire pits and owners. Tell Les we sent you. Try the burger! Closed Monday. (Walkable)
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Perihelion Brewery
2800 16th Ave SGreat beer, food, porch with fire pits and owners. Tell Les we sent you. Try the burger! Closed Monday. (Walkable)
A diverse and welcoming scene with engaging owners and friendly neighbors (Walkable). Opens at 7am.
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The Station
1600 S Roberto Maestas Festival StA diverse and welcoming scene with engaging owners and friendly neighbors (Walkable). Opens at 7am.
One of the best restaurants in Seattle. Amazing salads, pizza, drinks....never had anything that is not over the top delicious. Get there early as there is always a line. (Walkable)
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Bar del Corso
3057 Beacon Ave SOne of the best restaurants in Seattle. Amazing salads, pizza, drinks....never had anything that is not over the top delicious. Get there early as there is always a line. (Walkable)
Dear lord do I love these dumplings. You even get to see the workers making them through the window. Bar seating is first come first serve- great for a small group. Otherwise, you will have a long table wait. But it's worth it! Try the spicy dumplings and rice cakes, but skip the noodles. (Walk from the University of Washington Light Rail station or take a cab)
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Din Tai Fung
2621 NE 46th StDear lord do I love these dumplings. You even get to see the workers making them through the window. Bar seating is first come first serve- great for a small group. Otherwise, you will have a long table wait. But it's worth it! Try the spicy dumplings and rice cakes, but skip the noodles. (Walk from the University of Washington Light Rail station or take a cab)
One of our favorite spots for brunch. The bar is first come first serve, and many people don't know that. "Eat like you give a damn" is their motto, and the sustainable food is top notch. Coffee is not so great. Weekend brunch is crowded but breakfast during the week is a must. (Walk from the Westlake Light Rail station or take a cab)
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Portage Bay Cafe - South Lake Union
391 Terry Ave NOne of our favorite spots for brunch. The bar is first come first serve, and many people don't know that. "Eat like you give a damn" is their motto, and the sustainable food is top notch. Coffee is not so great. Weekend brunch is crowded but breakfast during the week is a must. (Walk from the Westlake Light Rail station or take a cab)
Head to this other great southern Seattle neighborhood and explore the very cute main street of shops (don't worry, there is still a Starbucks). Geraldine's serves breakfast and lunch (ask them what their coffee cake of the day is) and is a great local spot. (Walk from the Columbia City Light Rail station)
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Geraldine's Counter Restaurant
4872 Rainier Ave SHead to this other great southern Seattle neighborhood and explore the very cute main street of shops (don't worry, there is still a Starbucks). Geraldine's serves breakfast and lunch (ask them what their coffee cake of the day is) and is a great local spot. (Walk from the Columbia City Light Rail station)
This will be the best value for money in town. They have Vietnamese Banh Mi (pronounced " Bang Me." Trust us) sandwiches and prepared foods. Try the roasted pork and ask for extra veggies. (Take the 36 bus North to Little Saigon)
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Saigon Deli
1237 S Jackson StThis will be the best value for money in town. They have Vietnamese Banh Mi (pronounced " Bang Me." Trust us) sandwiches and prepared foods. Try the roasted pork and ask for extra veggies. (Take the 36 bus North to Little Saigon)
Who doesn't love sushi? Even better, this hot spot in West Seattle serves 100% sustainable seafood. They know where they get their food from, and you will be guaranteed not to eat the last fish in the ocean. Try the dumplings! (Take a car)
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Mashiko
4725 California Ave SWWho doesn't love sushi? Even better, this hot spot in West Seattle serves 100% sustainable seafood. They know where they get their food from, and you will be guaranteed not to eat the last fish in the ocean. Try the dumplings! (Take a car)
Fried chicken, kimchee fried rice and whiskey drinks? Sign me up! Come try new flavor combos at this Korean-Hawaiian fusion restaurant. Don't forget to order your chicken in advance. (Take a car)
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Ma'ono
4210 Southwest Admiral WayFried chicken, kimchee fried rice and whiskey drinks? Sign me up! Come try new flavor combos at this Korean-Hawaiian fusion restaurant. Don't forget to order your chicken in advance. (Take a car)
Every single thing in this bakery is amazing. The tough part will be picking what to get. I really like the simple ham and cheese or the tuna croissant. And don't forget dessert! (Take a car; another location on 15th in Capitol Hill)
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Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWEvery single thing in this bakery is amazing. The tough part will be picking what to get. I really like the simple ham and cheese or the tuna croissant. And don't forget dessert! (Take a car; another location on 15th in Capitol Hill)
Georgetown in a funky little neighborhood that has a ton of great restaurant and bar options; this is just one of them. Hang at the bar, play shuffleboard, or watch live music. Mules are the way to go here and the food is good. Dark and perfect for rainy days. (Take a car)
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Brass Tacks
6031 Airport Way SGeorgetown in a funky little neighborhood that has a ton of great restaurant and bar options; this is just one of them. Hang at the bar, play shuffleboard, or watch live music. Mules are the way to go here and the food is good. Dark and perfect for rainy days. (Take a car)
This is one of two locations, the other is in the International District and is much "dive-ier." Still delicious though! Skip Tamarind Tree with all the white people and get a more authentic experience. Try the Banh Xeo shrimp pancake. (Walk from Westlake Light Rail station).
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Green Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant
418 8th Ave SThis is one of two locations, the other is in the International District and is much "dive-ier." Still delicious though! Skip Tamarind Tree with all the white people and get a more authentic experience. Try the Banh Xeo shrimp pancake. (Walk from Westlake Light Rail station).
I don't know of another place that is open from 9am to 2am, and that serves good food all day. Breakfast pho? Sure! Dinner pho? Sure! Late night pho? Of course! The scene is cool, the music fun, and the food and drink are solid. There is usually a wait. Try the Pho Hoi An and sit at the bar for free shrimp chips. (Take a car)
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Ba Bar Restaurant
550 12th AvenueI don't know of another place that is open from 9am to 2am, and that serves good food all day. Breakfast pho? Sure! Dinner pho? Sure! Late night pho? Of course! The scene is cool, the music fun, and the food and drink are solid. There is usually a wait. Try the Pho Hoi An and sit at the bar for free shrimp chips. (Take a car)
This place used to be a walk up window only on Olive, but has now expanded. Food is fresh, hot, and a great place to try some new Asian flavors.
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Kedai Makan
1449 Bellevue AveThis place used to be a walk up window only on Olive, but has now expanded. Food is fresh, hot, and a great place to try some new Asian flavors.
Have some cash to burn? Get dressed up and hit the best restaurant in Seattle. Forget Canlis, this place is intimate, and you won't be disappointed with the seasonal menu. If you can, get the tasting menu with pairings. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
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Altura
617 Broadway EHave some cash to burn? Get dressed up and hit the best restaurant in Seattle. Forget Canlis, this place is intimate, and you won't be disappointed with the seasonal menu. If you can, get the tasting menu with pairings. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
Solid Northwest-inspired Italian food and great ambiance. (Walk from Westlake Light Rail)
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Tavolàta
2323 2nd AveSolid Northwest-inspired Italian food and great ambiance. (Walk from Westlake Light Rail)
Carnitas Michoacan
2500 Beacon Ave SDrinks & Nightlife
Great place to meet locals. The back bar is 21+ and you have to order at the bar. Try the burger and chickpeas.
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Oak
3019 Beacon Ave SGreat place to meet locals. The back bar is 21+ and you have to order at the bar. Try the burger and chickpeas.
One of a few rooftop decks in Seattle. It's cheap, relaxed, and they serve tater tots and friend ocra. Score.
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Captain Blacks
129 Belmont Ave EOne of a few rooftop decks in Seattle. It's cheap, relaxed, and they serve tater tots and friend ocra. Score.
Be warned: there are a lot of professionals in this place (read: Amazon) but with long tables to share, bar games, and yummy pub grub, it's a nice spot. Try the pretzel with three dips. This place is best late afternoon. (Take a car or walk from Capitol Hill or Westlake station)
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Brave Horse Tavern
310 Terry Ave NBe warned: there are a lot of professionals in this place (read: Amazon) but with long tables to share, bar games, and yummy pub grub, it's a nice spot. Try the pretzel with three dips. This place is best late afternoon. (Take a car or walk from Capitol Hill or Westlake station)
Shelter is right off of Green Lake, so after your stroll or run around, stop in for food and drinks. What makes this space special is the architecture and outdoor feeling brought inside. You won't hit a lot of other tourists, but Green Lake is a favorite local spot.
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Shelter Lounge
7110 East Green Lake Dr NShelter is right off of Green Lake, so after your stroll or run around, stop in for food and drinks. What makes this space special is the architecture and outdoor feeling brought inside. You won't hit a lot of other tourists, but Green Lake is a favorite local spot.
Beacon Hill's unofficial gay bar is intimate, friendly, and the pours are heavy. Watch out! You can't beat the happy hour $5 margaritas (in pint glasses) and the $2 fish tacos. Pull up a stool in the bar section, and only hit the restaurant for breakfast burritos (Walkable).
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Baja Bistro
2710 Beacon Ave SBeacon Hill's unofficial gay bar is intimate, friendly, and the pours are heavy. Watch out! You can't beat the happy hour $5 margaritas (in pint glasses) and the $2 fish tacos. Pull up a stool in the bar section, and only hit the restaurant for breakfast burritos (Walkable).
Oh I love this place. We used to 1/2 block away and spent many an afternoon and evening drinking the hours away. This place is kind of like a black hole, and you always emerge not knowing what day or time it is, sometimes not feeling your face. If it's a nice day sit outside, but even better, pull up a bar seat. After a couple of drinks, and good tips, ask for some complimentary warm nuts. (Walk from Capitol Hill Light Rail station)
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Sol Liquor Lounge
607 Summit Ave EOh I love this place. We used to 1/2 block away and spent many an afternoon and evening drinking the hours away. This place is kind of like a black hole, and you always emerge not knowing what day or time it is, sometimes not feeling your face. If it's a nice day sit outside, but even better, pull up a bar seat. After a couple of drinks, and good tips, ask for some complimentary warm nuts. (Walk from Capitol Hill Light Rail station)
15th Avenue is a great place to bar hop, and hitting up Smith is a must. Try to poutine with brisket (of course). (Take a car)
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Smith
332 15th Ave E15th Avenue is a great place to bar hop, and hitting up Smith is a must. Try to poutine with brisket (of course). (Take a car)
This place is like the Disneyland of dive bars; meant to look like one, but it's scripted. That said, it's a fun place to grab a drink, play a game, and eat a late night chicken sandwich. Skip the frozen concoctions on tap. Gross. (Walk from Capitol Hill Light Rail station)
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Bait Shop
606 Broadway EThis place is like the Disneyland of dive bars; meant to look like one, but it's scripted. That said, it's a fun place to grab a drink, play a game, and eat a late night chicken sandwich. Skip the frozen concoctions on tap. Gross. (Walk from Capitol Hill Light Rail station)
Essentials
Open 7 to 11 and just around the corner. Grab food and drink for a picnic at Jefferson Park, ingredients to cook, or beer and cheetos for those late night Seattle style (ahhh hemm) munchies.
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Hilltop Red Apple
2701 Beacon Ave SOpen 7 to 11 and just around the corner. Grab food and drink for a picnic at Jefferson Park, ingredients to cook, or beer and cheetos for those late night Seattle style (ahhh hemm) munchies.
This is my favorite local grocery store. The prepared food is amazing, and you can get all things organic here. But be warned, it's expensive. (You can walk from the Columbia City Light Rail station)
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PCC Community Markets - Columbia City
3610 S Edmunds StThis is my favorite local grocery store. The prepared food is amazing, and you can get all things organic here. But be warned, it's expensive. (You can walk from the Columbia City Light Rail station)
Great coffee and solid pastries, with a sunny outside area for a chat and dog meet up.
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Fresh Flours Beacon Hill
1624 S McClellan StGreat coffee and solid pastries, with a sunny outside area for a chat and dog meet up.
Sightseeing
Get a tour at the country's only bean to bar organic and fair trade chocolate maker. Free samples in the store are a favorite, as well as the lovely owner Joe. Tell him Megan Le sent you.
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Theo Chocolate
3400 Phinney Ave NGet a tour at the country's only bean to bar organic and fair trade chocolate maker. Free samples in the store are a favorite, as well as the lovely owner Joe. Tell him Megan Le sent you.