Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Spicy Malaysian food - high quality that doesn't break the bank! Great cocktails and atmosphere, lots of gluten free options.
Download the NoWait App to put yourself on the wait list! Or get on the list in person and go around the corner to Montana for a drink in a hipster dive bar while you wait for your table. Closed on Monday/Tuesday.
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Kedai Makan
1449 Bellevue AveSpicy Malaysian food - high quality that doesn't break the bank! Great cocktails and atmosphere, lots of gluten free options.
Download the NoWait App to put yourself on the wait list! Or get on the list in person and go around the corner to Montana for a drink in a hipster dive bar while you wait for your table. Closed on Monday/Tuesday.
Vietnamese-French fusion restaurant - I can't not get the combo vermicelli bowl. Happy hour wings are incredible - as are the mules! Great house made pastries to buy on your way out!
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Ba Bar Restaurant
550 12th AvenueVietnamese-French fusion restaurant - I can't not get the combo vermicelli bowl. Happy hour wings are incredible - as are the mules! Great house made pastries to buy on your way out!
Harry's Fine Foods
601 Bellevue Ave EKiller happy hour from 3-6! Amazing atmosphere.
Counter service restaurant. Known for their giant slices of homemade cake, fried chicken, collard greens (my fave!) and biscuits - go here for breakfast!
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The Wandering Goose
403 15th Ave ECounter service restaurant. Known for their giant slices of homemade cake, fried chicken, collard greens (my fave!) and biscuits - go here for breakfast!
Shared plates - not necessarily small though! This is my favorite restaurant in Seattle. Get the broccoli blasted, kimchi pork belly skewers, and boar ribs.
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Black Bottle Gastrotavern
2600 1st AveShared plates - not necessarily small though! This is my favorite restaurant in Seattle. Get the broccoli blasted, kimchi pork belly skewers, and boar ribs.
If you're craving Mexican food, this casual gem is around the corner. Take the stairs up to the restaurant. Favorite order is: pork taco and a carne asada nopal asado.
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Tacos Chukis
219 Broadway EIf you're craving Mexican food, this casual gem is around the corner. Take the stairs up to the restaurant. Favorite order is: pork taco and a carne asada nopal asado.
Analog Coffee
235 Summit Ave EIncredible coffee is blocks away!
Asian fusion restaurant. Amazing food - get the charcoal waffle with coconut ice cream for brunch!
Budget brunch/Pricier dinners
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Stateside
300 E Pike StAsian fusion restaurant. Amazing food - get the charcoal waffle with coconut ice cream for brunch!
Budget brunch/Pricier dinners
For amazing food on the water - absolutely go to Ray's. Go upstairs for the cafe for a more casual atmosphere.
Ray's Boathouse is on the first floor and is fine dining.
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Ray's Cafe
6049 Seaview Ave NWFor amazing food on the water - absolutely go to Ray's. Go upstairs for the cafe for a more casual atmosphere.
Ray's Boathouse is on the first floor and is fine dining.
Drinks & Nightlife
Seapine is our favorite brewery in Seattle - I've never even remotely loved every beer on tap somewhere but can honestly say I do here. Get the Pilsner!
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Seapine Brewing Company
2959 Utah Ave SSeapine is our favorite brewery in Seattle - I've never even remotely loved every beer on tap somewhere but can honestly say I do here. Get the Pilsner!
The Lookout
757 Bellevue Avenue EastBar with a view and pub fare!
Join locals in the neighborhood for a drink before hitting the town.
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Bait Shop
606 Broadway EJoin locals in the neighborhood for a drink before hitting the town.
If you're willing to brave the weekend crowds, this basement red-lit bar is a fun stop.
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Cha Cha Lounge
1013 E Pike StIf you're willing to brave the weekend crowds, this basement red-lit bar is a fun stop.
If you're willing to brave the weekend crowds, this carnival themed bar won't disappoint.
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Unicorn
1118 E Pike StIf you're willing to brave the weekend crowds, this carnival themed bar won't disappoint.
Rachel's Ginger Beer (RGB) is truly a unique, delicious and refreshing drink - try the guava RGB cocktail on tap! Pop up restaurant inside serves fried chicken sandwiches and amazing fries.
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Rachel’s Ginger Beer
1610 12th AveRachel's Ginger Beer (RGB) is truly a unique, delicious and refreshing drink - try the guava RGB cocktail on tap! Pop up restaurant inside serves fried chicken sandwiches and amazing fries.
Oddfellows Café + Bar
1525 10th AveStop here for food or for a drink!
Sightseeing
Check out this truly iconic park (formerly a gas plant) with an incredible view of the city.
Stop by Fremont Brewery for a pint before or after! (food not served here but you can bring in any outside food...they do have pretzels and apples for free for a snack!)
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Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayCheck out this truly iconic park (formerly a gas plant) with an incredible view of the city.
Stop by Fremont Brewery for a pint before or after! (food not served here but you can bring in any outside food...they do have pretzels and apples for free for a snack!)
Right on the water - take a walk around (free) outdoor sculpture park!
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Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveRight on the water - take a walk around (free) outdoor sculpture park!
Take an Argosy Cruise! There is a bar on the boat and I always learn something about Seattle when I go on them. If the Ballard Locks Cruise is running (it is seasonal) I definitely recommend that one - they are all a blast though.
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Argosy Cruises - Cais de Seattle
1101 Alaskan WayTake an Argosy Cruise! There is a bar on the boat and I always learn something about Seattle when I go on them. If the Ballard Locks Cruise is running (it is seasonal) I definitely recommend that one - they are all a blast though.
Watch the boats go from fresh to salt water. Eat at Ray's before or after this stop!
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Eclusas de Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden)
3015 NW 54th StWatch the boats go from fresh to salt water. Eat at Ray's before or after this stop!
Parks & Nature
If you want the smallest taste of Southern California, stop by Alki. Grab food at Marination on the way over.
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Praia de Alki
If you want the smallest taste of Southern California, stop by Alki. Grab food at Marination on the way over.
Jump in the lake with the locals on a hot day. Post up at Madrona Park or nearby T dock if you fancy yourself a hipster.
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Lake Washington At the T Dock
500 Lake Washington BlvdJump in the lake with the locals on a hot day. Post up at Madrona Park or nearby T dock if you fancy yourself a hipster.
Take a hike (more like a walk) through this incredible park and find yourself on the Puget Sound.
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Discovery Park Boulevard
Discovery Park BoulevardTake a hike (more like a walk) through this incredible park and find yourself on the Puget Sound.
Neighborhood park with another great view. Head to the to the conservatory to soak in all the plant life. Make sure to hike up the water tower on the far south side of the park!
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Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave ENeighborhood park with another great view. Head to the to the conservatory to soak in all the plant life. Make sure to hike up the water tower on the far south side of the park!
Shopping
Glasswing Shop
1525 Melrose AveIncredible store - high end of price range
Essentials
QFC
1401 BroadwayOpen 5am - 1am
Getting Around
Lightrail is three blocks from the apartment and goes directly to the airport.
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Capitol Hill Station
Lightrail is three blocks from the apartment and goes directly to the airport.