Fabulous spot for a big, hearty brunch; focus on fresh, local products. Many of the breakfast items (such as French toast) include a free trip to the fruit bar.
Microsoft's Bill Gates used to sneak out of his parents' house at night to use the computers here. Back then, only large institutions had powerful computers, and they were all tied up during the day.
Loved this place as a change from the standard indoor mall. Great atmosphere and better selection of stores than other malls.
Waterfront dining on a budget. Lunch here for a view of the Montlake Cut and tasty Baja eats at around $8 a plate. During weekday happy hour, pay for a 2-hour kayak rental and get a 3rd hour free. Read more.
About as Seattle as it gets. Chef Matt Dillon; Northwest ingredients; and dishes that seem disarmingly simple, until you realize you could never recreate them yourself. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Order online and pick up in 15min to skip the line. Love their "Chairman" sandwich with poppy seed bread & fresh baked cookies :)
Ice cream that’s healthy? Maybe not, but these sophisticated seasonal flavors are made from local, often organic, ingredients. Two vegan sorbets are always on the menu. Try the waffle cones! Read more.
The city's premier speakeasy-style cocktail lounge and worst-kept secret. It's located upstairs through the bank-vault door. Pick up the rotary phone to get buzzed in. Read more.
No bar revels in playing the speak-easy role more than Knee High Stocking Co. It's got hostesses in ragtime get-up, Prohibition-era drinks and lots of comfort food to enjoy. Happy hour 6-8 Read more.
Definitely better than place like Oasis or Yunnie. If you want a smoothie type bubble tea, try honeydew kiwi, taro oreo, rich green tea or red bean special /w tapioca :) Best on the Ave.
The stuffed pizzas are definitely worth the wait. Stuffed Spinach is my absolute favorite!
No matter how we sliced it, these pies were knockouts: Seduced with a foraged-mushroom truffle pizza. Smoky crust with chanterelles, black trumpet mushrooms and an intoxicating truffle-scented cheese. Read more.
Nobody comes to Shiro’s for wacky rolls or fusion, or even atmosphere. Shiro Kashiba’s namesake restaurant remains true to his vision of a traditional Japanese sushi house. Read more.
Getting seats at this 107-year-old Japanese restaurant can be an utter puzzlement, but should you crack the code, the mind-boggling list of specials are where it's at. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Locals and tourists alike are drawn to the market for its catches-of-the-day, fresh produce, minstrel-like musicians and to take pictures of the iconic sign.
This is where it all began! Get a cup of coffee and wander around the market across the street.
The messy Cuban-style sandwiches have developed an epic fan base, and a reliable line of people waiting for their fix. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
A must visit while in Seattle. Tom has captured Seattle and the rest of the country with his Asian influenced and Northwestern cooking. A true institution. -Thierry Rautureau, Top Chef
Show up with your Mariner's gear (hat or Jersey) to get a FREE SCOOP on APRIL 8! Celebrate the home game opening day with yummy ice cream :P
The zoo let's you step into an African savanna, an Asian elephant habitat and a tropical rain forest. The zoo also brings special exhibits, which have included monitor dragons, butterflies and other b
This two-and-a-half-mile strip of sandy beach is one of the most popular beaches in the area, and it was also where Seattle's first non-Native American settlers spent their first winter.
Built for the 1962 World Expo, Space Needle distinctive structure, rising 600-plus feet above Seattle Center , has since become Seattle's most famous landmark.
Stand at the corner of 5th and Spring, across from the library, to capture the entire building. A reflection of the sunset on the building is possible from late spring to early summer.
Best brunch in Belltown, hands down. Start things off right by ordering a round of made to order doughnuts for the table.
Salumi is open just a handful of days and only for lunch, so come prepared for crowds. And yes, it's worth it. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Even though there are three locations now, I’m partial to the one in my Wallingford neighborhood. . I love the PB&J flavor and the red velvet. -Maria Hines, Top Chef
Customers arrive early for the superb croissants, the pain au chocolate, and the Danish; some return for a slice of just-made quiche in a puff-pastry crust. Jam and chocolate syrup are made on-site. Read more.
Don't judge Tavolata by its appearance — instead, wait for its fine rustic food, like this veal carpaccio, of bubble-gum pink meat with olive oil, parsley, Parmigiano-Reggiano and anchovies. Read more.
Faced by the opulent pastry display the minute you walk in the door, you can hardly resist taking some with you. Get anything that might grace a pastry case in Rome like jam-filled mezzaluna cookies. Read more.
The best way to enjoy chef Ethan Stowell's minimalist take on rustic Italian fare is to spring for the four-course prix-fixe chef’s sampling: a combo of noshy starters, pasta, entree, and dessert. Read more.
Best, most complete restaurant in Seattle. Great food, atmosphere, decor, service, cellar, mixologist, live music, view...and the BEST roasted duck ever. It's high-end and worth it. Read more.
Seattle Urban Farm Co. maintains the garden atop this Ballard neighborhood hangout where you're likely to find salads, herb-encrusted salmon, and rosemary lemonade made with roof-sourced ingredients.
Breads are only available on weekends. Try this chocolate bread pudding & handcrafted croissant! :)
You're there for the Zach. Biscuit with fried chicken, fried egg, bacon, and tabasco, with amazing pepper gravy.
Get the road bike for a day ($30 including helmet & lock). Riding on the Burke Gilman Trail is so fun! And staff here are very friendly :)
Working on the computer, at an independent coffee house, on a rainy day, with a a view of the Space Needle. Does it get more Seattle?
Stand on the bench closest to the city to get over the trees. This is the postcard shot of Seattle with the Needle in front of the city. For more of a fun shot frame the Space Needle in the sculpture.
Since 1998, Essenza has been supplying the area with hard-to-find beauty lines like Santa Maria Novella and Serge Lutens. Beyond bubble bath and gorgeous candles, there’s also exquisite jewelry.
An organic, fair-trade, kosher chocolate factory. For $6 a person, you get an hourlong factory tour, samples included, personal fragrances forbidden. Fair warning: You will be asked to don a hairnet. Read more.
Their meals are hand-made using NW grass fed & finished meats, free range chicken and organic or sustainably grown produce w/o the use of added chemicals, preservatives or fillers :)
Love their collection of vintage glass bottles and prints. Organic flowers are culled from shop's own family. You can visit their farm (in Carnation) by appointment. :D
My new favorite brunch nook. Get the **Baked Eggs** & Egg Benedict! Enjoy high quality ingredients and slow-cooked taste. Seating is on first-come first-served basis. Coffee and service: average.
Okay, yes: Moshi Moshi is a sushi restaurant—a sushi restaurant with some of the best cocktails in town, from bartender Erik Carlson Read more.
An inviting spot where a European vibe meets a contemporary American menu that segues smoothly from baked beans and Dutch babies to house-made pastas, savory tarts and chicken with dumplings. Read more.
They regularly do collaborative pop-ups with local restaurants (e.g. fried oyster dinner w/ the Walrus and the Carpenter) too! Everything they sell at Vif is made by growers. So fresh and yummy. :)
It’s quite simply the best burger in town—an opinion agreed upon by so many groupies, it’s pretty much fact. Veggie burgers, too, along with fish-and-chips at the newest location by the Ballard locks. Read more.
Empire Espresso opened second location on two levels of the Chophouse marketplace! Serving Kuma coffee (same as Columbia city location) and their partner Amandine Bakeshop's baked goods :)
