Explore Seattle
We’ve curated our favorite fares, libations, and explorations for your enjoyment
Eat
Sandwiches
Mammoth
Our favorite, with an impressive selection of beers and ciders on tap
Salume
Italian cured meats & sandwiches
Honey Hole
Capitol Hill staple with hearty sandwiches
Paseo
Carribean sandwiches
Sushi
Umi Sake House
Lively downtown dining
Momiji
Hip Japanese Garden perfect for date night
Shiro’s Sushi
Seattle’s most famous sushi spot
Gokan
No frills option; Our late night happy hour go-to
Ramen
Danbo
Our favorite ramen joint!
Ooink
Has great Malaysian fried wings too
Menya Musashi
Also great for Tsukemen (dipping noodles)
Kizuki
Their Garlic Tonkotsu is the bomb
Asian
Din Tai Fung
Our favorite Taiwanese; Try their xiao long bao soup dumplings!
Kedai Makan
Malaysian inspired
Revel
Delicious Korean fusion
Fancy
Westward
Pacific coast marine fare with a view
The Walrus & The Carpenter
Fancy seafood and great bread
Taylor Shellfish
Oysters straight from the farm!
Bar Melusine
French Atlantic focus
Stateside
French & Vietnamese fusion
Drink
Cocktails
Canon
America’s largest spirit collection at 4,000 labels and counting; Repeat Winner of “The World’s Best Spirits Collection” Award
Navy Strength
Tiki bar with strong drinks
Foreign National
Expat bar meets Saigon speakeasy
Tavern Law
High-end cocktails with a speakeasy vibe; Pick up the phone next to the bank vault door and see if you can get into Needle & Thread upstairs
With a View
The Nest
Our favorite rooftop bar at the top of the Thomspon Hotel
M Bar
Swanky rooftop bar with a mediterranean vibe
Edgewater Hotel
On the water with views of Puget Sound
Woodinville
Take a day trip to Seattle’s picturesque wineries
Breweries
Optimism
Our favorite Capitol Hill staple, great for groups
Redhook Brewlab
Capitol Hill brewpub with elevated eats
Cloudburst Brewing
Small taproom near downtown
Ballard Breweries
Urban Family, Stoup, Obec, Lucky Envelope, & More
Over ten breweries great for a brewcrawl
Dive Bars
Linda’s
Last place Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain was seen before his death
Buckley’s in Belltown
Neighborhood sports bar for rowdy crews
Do
On the Water
Lake Union Hot Tub Boats!!
Cruise around Lake Union in our favorite wood-fired hot tub boats
Reserve Now
Agua Verde Paddle Club
Grab a burrito, then rent a kayak and head out for a paddle
Bainbridge Island
Take the Ferry for a day trip to explore this quaint island; Great wine tasting rooms
Pontoon Boat Rentals
Cruise around Lake Union in a cute pontoon boat
Reserve Now
Touristy
Museum of Pop Culture
Ever wonder what it’s like to play a Jimi Hendrix solo?
Pike Place Market
Quintessential Seattle market (and yes they really do throw the fish)
Smith Tower
Alternative to the Space Needle; Check out the “secret” bar for great views up top
Space Needle
Great views of the city & rotating glass floor
Chihuly Garden & Glass
Beautiful blown glass exhibit
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
The Disney World of coffee shops; a unique & immersive experience
Melrose Market & Chophouse Row
Cute Capitol Hill markets
Parks
Gas Works Park
On Lake Union; Climb to the top of the hill to get great views of the city and lake
Discovery Park
Nice hikes near the city; Walk on the beach and check out the lighthouse
Alki Beach
Check out the “Venice Beach” vibe of West Seattle
Golden Gardens Park
Madrona Beach
Hikes
Poo Poo Point
If you are short on time do this hike; Close to the city with great views
Rattlesnake Ledge
Seattle’s “Coca-Cola” hike, short and sweet with sweeping views
Hidden Lake Lookout
A crown jewel of Washington State hiking, Megan’s favorite hike and worth the 2hr drive
Summit Lake
Stunning lake near Mt. Rainier, great Thursday option
Tolmie Peak
Picturesque views of Mt. Rainier, great Thursday option
Mt. Si
Gothic Basin