SEATTLE, USA

I was raised in the areas surrounding Seattle.
It’s one of my favorite places on Earth from June - August.
It’s still a gorgeous haven of natural wonders the rest of the year, just a little grey.

Eat:

  • Harvest Vine - Must visit. Must sit at the bar in front of the chefs. Might need to reserve. Spanish deliciousness.

  • Dick’s Drive-In - Any location. Best fast-food burgers in Seattle. Great fries and shakes.

  • Zig Zag Cafe - A step down from Pike Place. Jazzy place to eat and drink well.

  • ROCCO’S - Mouthwatering pizza that makes your wallet hurt.

  • Bangrak Market - A little slice of Bangkok in downtown Seattle. Usually busy but tables seem to rotate fast. Reserve.

  • List - Kind of a snooty upscale New York vibe but with an amazing happy hour. Bartenders are super friendly too.

  • El Gaucho - The definitive upscale steakhouse. Pretty cuts of beef that cost a pretty penny.

  • Linda’s Tavern - This is the spot for hungover Capitol Hill-ites. The dishes do not disappoint. Nor do the mimosas.

  • Lost Lake Cafe - A classic diner with excellent food. Connected to The Comet (see below).

  • Crawfish House - Head on over to West Seattle for a classic cajun crawfish experience.

  • BagelBop - If you’re visiting Pike Place and craving a bagel they do a good job here. They practically pour on the cream cheese, just a head’s up.

  • Mint Progressive Indian - Upscale Indian food that doesn’t disappoint.

Drink & Dance:

  • Diller Room - The nothin’ fancy place to get badass fancy cocktails. Great bartenders, low-key vibes.

  • Jarr Bar - Cocktails, wine, and Tapas. Great little spot.

  • White Horse Tavern - A unique place where every kind of Seattleite can be found. And I mean every kind. It’s a great intimate place to sit down and conversate, or just stare at all the Seattle paraphernelia on the walls.

  • Black Cat Bar - Great dive that’s always buzzing with people at the bar and has Big Buck Hunter in the back.

  • Bathtub Gin - The only real speakeasy I know of. Cocktail excellence. Try to sit at the bar, the lower floor is better if you have a group.

  • Jupiter Bar - The pinball bar of Belltown. Tons of games, good beer, great times. Bring cash.

  • Comet Tavern - One of Capital Hill’s finest dive bars. You might have to fight for a table but it’s a great place to hang.

  • Unicorn Tavern - A ridiculous and colorful bastion of alternative lifestyles and outlandish cocktails. I think they have shows on the bottom floor sometimes.

  • Sea Monster Lounge - One of my favorite places to see live music and dance. Look for their funk nights.

  • White Heron Cellar - A cute wine bar in Pike Place’s underground floors. Gorgeous view of the water.

  • Garage Billiard & Bowl - All in the name. Good spot. Little pricey.

  • Monkey Loft - Funky welcoming venue for DJs and good dancing. Get there early unless you’re fine in line.

See:

  • Pike Place Market -One of the oldest farmer’s markets in the USA. The street level is full of restaurants, hole-in-the-walls, bars, flower shops, grocery stalls, etc. The lower floors have some very unique shops and restaurants. Definitely explore.

  • Sail the puget sound - Strongly recommend doing a sunset sailing trip in the summer months. Usually takes about 2 hours. I’ve always booked with Sailing Seattle and they’ve never disappointed. Bring some snacks and drinks.

  • Space Needle - Big pointy tower with history. Another obvious one. Also has a lounge up top.

  • Laser Dome at the Pacific Science Center - Mesmerizing laser shows set to albums by the Beatles, Pink Floyd, and more. Don’t miss this.

  • Ballard Locks - Watching the boats rise and fall is an excellent way to spend the afternoon. If you’re int he right season you can also watch the salmon climb their ladder.

  • The Lakes - Lake Washington, Lake Sammamish, Green Lake, Lake Union. Pick a lake, find a beach. Relax for the day. Rent a kayak or a paddleboard. Maybe a motorboat. Like time is primetime in the summer.

  • Hiking - There are so many places to hike, I’ll just name a few major ones: Rattlesnake Ridge, Cougar Mountain, Tiger Mountain, Poo Poo Point, Discovery Park. I recommend downloading the AllTrails app.

  • Museums - The Frye, The SAM, MoPop. All worth a visit. Tons of smaller galleries to be found as well.

  • Jefferson Park Golf Course - Nice little city course that was easy enough to handle for an amateur like me.

  • Bainbridge Island - Take a day and hop on the ferry over to see a different side of Seattle and hit some wineries.

Note:

  • Seattle is dealing with a homeless crisis that’s very in your face. Be careful walking downtown, particularly at night. The further you get from downtown the less intense it tends to be.

  • There are so many places beyond metro Seattle that are worth checking out, so seriously hit me if you’re looking for something beyond downtown.

  • Seattle is a culinary and mixology paradise. There are way too many good places to eat and drink.

  • If you are looking for something or somewhere specific, feel free to contact me.