Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
This place is just a few blocks from our home. After trying every highly-rated pizza place in all of Seattle, this is our favorite. Everything is cooked in the wood fire oven (including the lasagna and ribeye), but the pizzas are incredible. There are classics and more innovative pizzas. Our favorites are the Zucca Balsamica (roasted butternut squash, sautéed onions, ricotta cheese, balsamic reduction, pancetta) and the Spring Lamb (ground lamb, mint, peppers, etc.). Beer, wine, and cocktails as well.
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Mioposto Pizzeria
2139 California Ave SWThis place is just a few blocks from our home. After trying every highly-rated pizza place in all of Seattle, this is our favorite. Everything is cooked in the wood fire oven (including the lasagna and ribeye), but the pizzas are incredible. There are classics and more innovative pizzas. Our favorites are the Zucca Balsamica (roasted butternut squash, sautéed onions, ricotta cheese, balsamic reduction, pancetta) and the Spring Lamb (ground lamb, mint, peppers, etc.). Beer, wine, and cocktails as well.
Good coffee in a fun spot nearby. Good place to sit and chat or people-watch.
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Caffè Fiore
2206b California Ave SWGood coffee in a fun spot nearby. Good place to sit and chat or people-watch.
This is your place if you're looking for healthy smoothies or the now popular Açaí bowls. Tons of options and nearby.
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FIT BAR Superfood Cafe
2222 California Ave SWThis is your place if you're looking for healthy smoothies or the now popular Açaí bowls. Tons of options and nearby.
Great Hawaiian-Korean fusion with unbeatable views of the Seattle skyline. Also adjacent to the water taxi for easy rides to and from West Seattle. Food-truck style with indoor seating means you order and pay at the counter and get your delicious food when ready. Tip: The line gets REALLY long during the summer. Beat the line by going to the bar and ordering a drink plus all the food you want and you will be served first. This only works if you are ordering an alcoholic drink.
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Marination Ma Kai
1660 Harbor Ave SWGreat Hawaiian-Korean fusion with unbeatable views of the Seattle skyline. Also adjacent to the water taxi for easy rides to and from West Seattle. Food-truck style with indoor seating means you order and pay at the counter and get your delicious food when ready. Tip: The line gets REALLY long during the summer. Beat the line by going to the bar and ordering a drink plus all the food you want and you will be served first. This only works if you are ordering an alcoholic drink.
The best and most creative food available in West Seattle. I highly suggest going if you like creative dishes from all over the world. It is not cheap, BUT it is a GREAT value.
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Blackboard Bistro
3247 California Avenue SouthwestThe best and most creative food available in West Seattle. I highly suggest going if you like creative dishes from all over the world. It is not cheap, BUT it is a GREAT value.
This place is part butcher shop, part sandwich shop. Based on the name, you can guess their focus, but they serve all types of meat. Their burger was recognized as the best in Seattle by Zagat. Try it with blue cheese and pork belly...
One thing I will mention is there is no indoor seating and the outdoor seating is limited and rather uncomfortable. So come here for the food not for the ambience.
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The Swinery
3207 California Ave SWThis place is part butcher shop, part sandwich shop. Based on the name, you can guess their focus, but they serve all types of meat. Their burger was recognized as the best in Seattle by Zagat. Try it with blue cheese and pork belly...
One thing I will mention is there is no indoor seating and the outdoor seating is limited and rather uncomfortable. So come here for the food not for the ambience.
Great burgers with all locally sourced ingredients. They even make the buns in house.
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Coastline
4444 California Ave SWGreat burgers with all locally sourced ingredients. They even make the buns in house.
Trendy Italian spot that serves excellent food, cocktails, and wine. Dishes are small and expensive .
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Raccolto
4147 California Ave SWTrendy Italian spot that serves excellent food, cocktails, and wine. Dishes are small and expensive .
Incredibly romantic Italian spot hidden in a residential area. Ambience is intimate and classic Italian, but the food can be hit or miss. I mention because this is a fun spot to see regardless.
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La Rustica
4100 Beach Dr SWIncredibly romantic Italian spot hidden in a residential area. Ambience is intimate and classic Italian, but the food can be hit or miss. I mention because this is a fun spot to see regardless.
Drinks & Nightlife
Craft cocktails in a speakeasy-style bar just blocks away from our home. This place is newer and is picking up in popularity and a great place to go for before or after dinner cocktails.
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The Nook
1416 E Main AveCraft cocktails in a speakeasy-style bar just blocks away from our home. This place is newer and is picking up in popularity and a great place to go for before or after dinner cocktails.
Live music by local musicians in an authentic (dive-like) atmosphere, a short walk from our place. Music spans, folk, rock, blues, and indie categories.
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Parliament Tavern
4210 SW Admiral WayLive music by local musicians in an authentic (dive-like) atmosphere, a short walk from our place. Music spans, folk, rock, blues, and indie categories.
If you like arcades and you like booze, this is your place. It's not my type of place because I don't like arcades. I know people that will come from far away to try the wide variety of arcade games while drinking beer or a cocktail at the same time. Right next to the Parliament Tavern for live music.
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Vidiot Arcade Bar
4210 SW Admiral WayIf you like arcades and you like booze, this is your place. It's not my type of place because I don't like arcades. I know people that will come from far away to try the wide variety of arcade games while drinking beer or a cocktail at the same time. Right next to the Parliament Tavern for live music.
This is a classic dive/sports bar not far away with plenty of beer and pub food available. Can get rowdy with a very diverse crowd. If you're looking for a more subdued spot, with better food and good drinks, try the Copper Coin across the street.
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Admiral Pub
2306 California Ave SWThis is a classic dive/sports bar not far away with plenty of beer and pub food available. Can get rowdy with a very diverse crowd. If you're looking for a more subdued spot, with better food and good drinks, try the Copper Coin across the street.
Sightseeing
Best view of the Seattle skyline with plenty of parking available.
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Hamilton Viewpoint Park
1120 California Way SWBest view of the Seattle skyline with plenty of parking available.
Parks & Nature
Great walking trail with some old growth trees remaining. Packed with wildlife if you keep your eyes open. Really fun to explore and a stark contrast from the nearby beach.
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Schmitz Park
5551 SW Admiral WayGreat walking trail with some old growth trees remaining. Packed with wildlife if you keep your eyes open. Really fun to explore and a stark contrast from the nearby beach.
Alki Beach
Best beach in Seattle. Volleyball, bike rentals, SUP rentals etc.
Essentials
High-end grocery store that puts all others to shame. The prices are definitely higher but the selection and quality is unsurpassed. Plenty of prepared and made-to-order options available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well.
Also a great coffee shop with a very good selection of baked goods.
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Metropolitan Market West Seattle (Admiral)
2320 42nd Ave SWHigh-end grocery store that puts all others to shame. The prices are definitely higher but the selection and quality is unsurpassed. Plenty of prepared and made-to-order options available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well.
Also a great coffee shop with a very good selection of baked goods.
Safeway
516 1st Ave WA more affordable alternative to the Metropolitan Market.
Entertainment & Activities
Classic independent movie theatre playing current films just a short-walk from the house.
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Admiral Theater
2343 California Ave SWClassic independent movie theatre playing current films just a short-walk from the house.
Getting Around
Water taxi is a great alternative to Uber or Driving. Takes 9-10 minutes to cross each way.
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Water Taxi Route & Harbor Ave SW station
Water taxi is a great alternative to Uber or Driving. Takes 9-10 minutes to cross each way.