Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene - Local Restaurants
Fresh made dim sum and shop at University Village afterwards. Home delivery through Gubhub and Uber Eats.
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Din Tai Fung
2621 NE 46th StFresh made dim sum and shop at University Village afterwards. Home delivery through Gubhub and Uber Eats.
Cheap and cheerful seafood. It's 8 mins downhill walk from our place. It's only a slight incline going home. They have a great happy hour!
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Ivar's Salmon House
401 NE Northlake WayCheap and cheerful seafood. It's 8 mins downhill walk from our place. It's only a slight incline going home. They have a great happy hour!
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StBetter than Cold Stone.
Bizzarro Italian Cafe
1307 N 46th StA bit bizarre but delicious Italian food...
Dick's Drive-In
115 Broadway ELocal institution! Cheap and cheerful.
Thin crust pizza. Home delivery through Grubhub.
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Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria - Wallingford
4411 Stone Way NThin crust pizza. Home delivery through Grubhub.
Favorite Thai food 15 mins away - home delivery through Uber Eats
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Mai Thaiku
6705 Greenwood Ave NFavorite Thai food 15 mins away - home delivery through Uber Eats
Favorite Vietnamese food - Home delivery recommended through Grubhub.
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Tamarind Tree
1036 S Jackson StFavorite Vietnamese food - Home delivery recommended through Grubhub.
Favorite Mexican food - Home delivery recommended through Grubhub
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Taqueria Tequila
301 Northwest 85th StreetFavorite Mexican food - Home delivery recommended through Grubhub
Portage Bay Cafe - South Lake Union
391 Terry Ave NExcellent breakfast.
Awesome weekend seafood brunch with a phenomenal view of the city
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Salty's on Alki Beach
1936 Harbor Ave SWAwesome weekend seafood brunch with a phenomenal view of the city
Elliott's Oyster House
1201 Alaskan WaySteakhouse - delivery through Grubhub and Uber Eats
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Daniel's Broiler - South Lake Union
809 Fairview Pl NSteakhouse - delivery through Grubhub and Uber Eats
Italian food if you are already out at Seattle water-front/Pike Place market
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The Pink Door
1919 Post AlleyItalian food if you are already out at Seattle water-front/Pike Place market
For the sophisticated palate (a bit pricey). Great spot for anniversaries. You will need to book a reservation in advance though as this restaurant is very popular.
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Canlis
2576 Aurora Ave NFor the sophisticated palate (a bit pricey). Great spot for anniversaries. You will need to book a reservation in advance though as this restaurant is very popular.
Fiasco
3400 Stone Way NAnother great Italian restaurant in our neighborhood
Eltana
3920 Stone Way NorthGreat wood fired bagels!
Chutneys Bistro
1815 N 45th StFabulous Indian Food!
Momiji
1522 12th AveFavorite sushi place
Plum Bistro
1429 12th AveOpen for Thanksgiving 2023
Andare Kitchen & Bar
Open for Thanksgiving 2023
Bourbon Steak Seattle
Open for Thanksgiving 2023
Daniel’s Broiler - Downtown
Open for Thanksgiving 2023
The Georgian
411 University StOpen for Thanksgiving 2023
Ben Paris
Open for Thanksgiving 2023
Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant
701 Westlake Ave NOpen for Thanksgiving 2023
Seattle-area restaurants open for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in 2023.
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Six Seven restaurant
2411 Alaskan WaySeattle-area restaurants open for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in 2023.
Seattle-area restaurants open for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in 2023. Goldfinch Tavern’s Christmas Eve three-course dinner designed by chef Jeffrey Hunter includes appetizers such as beet crab salad and lamb tartare, entrees such as roast tom turkey and veal osso buco and desserts such as vanilla and cranberry sponge cake and mont blanc tart. Make reservations online or by phone.
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Goldfinch Tavern
99 Union StSeattle-area restaurants open for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in 2023. Goldfinch Tavern’s Christmas Eve three-course dinner designed by chef Jeffrey Hunter includes appetizers such as beet crab salad and lamb tartare, entrees such as roast tom turkey and veal osso buco and desserts such as vanilla and cranberry sponge cake and mont blanc tart. Make reservations online or by phone.
Sightseeing and things to do around Seattle
Want to see how ships going through Panama canal work? Come and see Ballard Locks.
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Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StWant to see how ships going through Panama canal work? Come and see Ballard Locks.
The oldest running farmers market and the only street where you can legally jay walk - 20 mins away.
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Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveThe oldest running farmers market and the only street where you can legally jay walk - 20 mins away.
So serene and beautiful.... Just a short 40 minute drive away0
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Snoqualmie Falls
6501 Railroad AveSo serene and beautiful.... Just a short 40 minute drive away0
West Point Lighthouse
Seattle Ballooning
2825 Southwest 170th StreetSeasonal festivity through end of April
https://www.visitskagitvalley.com/skagit-valley-tulip-festival/
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Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
311 West Kincaid StreetSeasonal festivity through end of April
https://www.visitskagitvalley.com/skagit-valley-tulip-festival/
Enjoy Seattle view from the water
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The Electric Boat Company | Seattle Boat Rentals | Lake Union Electric Boat Rental
2046 Westlake Ave NEnjoy Seattle view from the water
Remlinger Farms
32610 NE 32nd StA day trip out of town.
Tillicum Village
Blake IslandTake a boat ride from Seattle to Tillicum Village
Enjoy bird's eye view from top of Space Needle and rotating restaurant as well.
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Seattle Center
305 Harrison StEnjoy bird's eye view from top of Space Needle and rotating restaurant as well.
Beautiful place to take a stroll. Just a couple of miles away
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Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
2300 Arboretum Dr EBeautiful place to take a stroll. Just a couple of miles away
One of my favorite Farmer's Markets. They are open every Sunday, year round: 9am to 2pm
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Ballard Sunday Farmers Market
5345 Ballard Ave NWOne of my favorite Farmer's Markets. They are open every Sunday, year round: 9am to 2pm
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthA quirky landmark in Fremont (the neighborhood next to ours)
Our local farmer's market. Open the end of May until the end of September, 3-7pm Every Wednesday, located in the Meridian Park on 50th and Meridian
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Wallingford Center Farmers Market
4800 Meridian Ave NOur local farmer's market. Open the end of May until the end of September, 3-7pm Every Wednesday, located in the Meridian Park on 50th and Meridian
They have wonderful day and evening waterfront cruises
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Argosy Cruises - Seattle Waterfront
1101 Alaskan WayThey have wonderful day and evening waterfront cruises
Evening Laser Dome shows, butterfly exhibit and more...
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Pacific Science Center
200 2nd Ave NEvening Laser Dome shows, butterfly exhibit and more...
Take the fast ferry from downtown Seattle's Bell Harbor Marina to Des Moines Marina - Aug. 10th through Oct. 9th. (potential orcas sighting) - book ticket through Puget Sound Express.
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Des Moines
Take the fast ferry from downtown Seattle's Bell Harbor Marina to Des Moines Marina - Aug. 10th through Oct. 9th. (potential orcas sighting) - book ticket through Puget Sound Express.
A "Flying Theater" that takes you on a virtual, Immersive 4-D adventure through the Olympic National Forest, Mount Rainier, the San Juan Islands and other Evergreen state destinations.
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Wings Over Washington
1301 Alaskan WayA "Flying Theater" that takes you on a virtual, Immersive 4-D adventure through the Olympic National Forest, Mount Rainier, the San Juan Islands and other Evergreen state destinations.
A 175-Foot Ferris Wheel on Pier 57 that will lift you up and over Puget Sound.
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The Seattle Great Wheel
1301 Alaskan WayA 175-Foot Ferris Wheel on Pier 57 that will lift you up and over Puget Sound.
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StGlass gardens at dusk are truly beautiful.
Seattle Art Museum
1300 1st AveParks & Nature
Fantastic view of Space Needle and downtown Seattle from across Lake Union. It's a brisk 15 mins walk from our place.
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Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayFantastic view of Space Needle and downtown Seattle from across Lake Union. It's a brisk 15 mins walk from our place.
Green Lake
Alternative to golfing, walk around Green Lake or rent a kayak.
Kubota Garden
9817 55th Ave STwin Falls Trailhead
Southeast 159th Street3.5 miles hike.
Volunteer Park Conservatory
1400 E Galer StThis is another great place to visit.
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWGreat beach, just a few miles away on the Puget Sound
A beautiful park, right on the Puget Sound in downtown Seattle
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Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveA beautiful park, right on the Puget Sound in downtown Seattle
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrExcellent view of downtown Seattle.
Everything Else Nearby Our Place
Attending graduation or sending off your children to college, it's 15 mins away from our place.
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University of Washington
1410 Northeast Campus ParkwayAttending graduation or sending off your children to college, it's 15 mins away from our place.
One of the best medical facility in the states - 15 mins away.
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University of Washington Medical Center
1959 Northeast Pacific StreetOne of the best medical facility in the states - 15 mins away.
Burke-Gilman Trail Orchard
2400 N Northlake WayWear your walking shoes - it's only 2 blocks down the street.
Seattle Farmers Market Association
5315 22nd Avenue NorthwestCheck out the nearest farmer's market
Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat St10 mins away.
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave N15 mins away from our place.
Shopping
It's not that big but enough. Beautiful open air shopping destination with lot's of shops and restaurants. Just a couple of miles away. Free summer concerts from July 20th through August 17th 2022.
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University Village
2623 NE University Village StIt's not that big but enough. Beautiful open air shopping destination with lot's of shops and restaurants. Just a couple of miles away. Free summer concerts from July 20th through August 17th 2022.
Seattle Waterfront
My favorite grocery store in Seattle. It is located in the International District (just a few miles south of here).
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Uwajimaya
600 5th Ave SMy favorite grocery store in Seattle. It is located in the International District (just a few miles south of here).
Essentials
QFC
11100 Roosevelt Way NELocal grocery store, just up the street on 45th Street.
Fred Meyer
915 NW 45th StIn case if you forgot any essentials
Bartell Drugs
6401 12th Ave NENearest drugstore
CVS
2035 4th AveAnother drugstore up the street
Arts & Culture
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
4303 15th Ave NEThe Museum of Flight
9404 E Marginal Way S