Seattle Recs

laurenclaire1386 · May 2012

We're leaving for Seattle Saturday morning. Anybody got any good restaurant recs? Or good things to do? We bought CityPasses (you get 6 attractions: Space Needle, Aquarium, Harbor cruise, EMP museum, Pacific Science Center, and Zoo for like half the cost you'd pay if you did it individually, so it's a good deal), so we're going to hit all the major tourist stuff. If you have recs for downtown, that would be preferable, as we're staying downtown and not planning on renting a car.

mandapanda78 · May 2012

There's a great shop downtown that sells all kinds of curiosities. totally worth checking out. Let me find out the name...

Snippylynn · May 2012

ZOMG IT'S A PANDA

ErinG93 · May 2012

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[QUOTE]We're leaving for Seattle Saturday morning. Anybody got any good restaurant recs? Or good things to do? We bought CityPasses (you get 6 attractions: Space Needle, Aquarium, Harbor cruise, EMP museum, Pacific Science Center, and Zoo for like half the cost you'd pay if you did it individually, so it's a good deal), so we're going to hit all the major tourist stuff. If you have recs for downtown, that would be preferable, as we're staying downtown and not planning on renting a car.
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</div><div>H and I went to Whidbey Island (near Seattle) for our honeymoon. It was fun. The aquarium is VERY fun. At least, I had fun. If you're like me, you might enjoy feeding the giraffes at the zoo. </div><div>
</div><div>H and I really enjoyed doing all the tourist stuff. We ate The Pike Brewery one night, which was really fun. Ciara has been posting on a new SN at night. You might PM her and ask! Are you going to a Mariners game? That's fun too.

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laurenclaire1386 · May 2012

AND SNIPPY. IN THE SAME THREAD. Be still my heart.

ErinG93 · May 2012

Oh, you should also go to the gum wall. I enjoyed seeing that.

laurenclaire1386 · May 2012

Yeah Erin, we're definitely zoo/aquarium people. H just about peed in his pants he was so excited when I told him about the CityPass including both. Pike's Place market is definitely on the list.

ErinG93 · May 2012

I think it was one of my happiest moments on this earth when I fed a giraffe a leaf. Mind blowing. H got a picture too. I should frame that sucker.

laurenclaire1386 · May 2012

If the gaming convention that's the whole point of our trip were in Philly, it would be a go Eagles.

SoundersChick · May 2012

Ye Old Curiosity Shop is what panda is talking about.

SoundersChick · May 2012

There are several restaurants in the Market that have good food. Lowells being one. There is also a mini donut place in the market that is awesome, it only takes cash. The Crab Pot and Ivars are both on the waterfront and have good food.

laurenclaire1386 · May 2012

Thanks! I saw Ivar's last night and and put it on the to try list. Glad to know it's good.

sparent2010 · May 2012

What do you like eating LC?

Matt's at the Market is awesome

Pike place chowder

Musashis is up in Wallingford and has amazing chirashi, but it is cash only

Thai Toms

mandapanda78 · May 2012

PANDA DRIVE THROUGH

Come to SLC. There aint nothing here, but me.

laurenclaire1386 · May 2012

I'll eat anything, Sparent. Since it's close to the coast, and I live inland now, I'm trying to get as much good seafood in as possible.

SoundersChick · May 2012

Anthony's Home Port is also on the waterfront but further toward where the cruise ships dock and it's another seafood restaurant.

If you like chocolate hit up either Fran's Chocolates on the corner of 1st and Union St or Chocolate Box which is about halfway between 1st and 2nd on Pine.

sparent2010 · May 2012

The Curio shop is right next to the aquarium on pier 54. They have an awesome salted caramel fudge.

Space needle food is meh. You go there for the view

Shorty's on second is a cool classic gaming bar

The Wing Dome if you are into spicy foods

Beth's Cafe

Elliot's Oyster House

Anthony's

McCormick and schmidts

Jillians (South lake union)

Sushi-

Japonessa is pretty good

Sushi Maru is my favorite but they are in Bellevue

Nijo Sushi

laurenclaire1386 · May 2012

Sweet! I'm adding to my list. Thanks y'all!

Beachy730 · May 2012

I should boycott this post for the fact that the trip wasn't at least 6 months ago.

For a snack or light lunch while at Pike's Market you should definitely go to Piroshky Piroshky. It's across the street from the market and down a block or two, right near the original Starbucks. Soooo good. My favorite is the smoked salmon piroshky.

I did the aquarium and was just meh about it. The Ride The Ducks tour thing is really fun, and it picks up across from the Space Needle if you wanted to take it. It goes in the water too and it's really cool.

Pioneer Square is fun to walk through and that's where both stadiums are. Pyramid Brewery is across from the stadiums and we really liked it there.

sparent2010 · May 2012

TOm Douglas has some pretty good places as well: Etta's, Dhalia's Lounge, Palace kitchen, Serious Pie, Lola, Brave Horse Tavern, Cuoco.

I have eaten as Serious Pie and Brave Horse. His food is really good.

Sorry most of the places I know are north or on the east side

Oh uwajimaya has a food court there is a Korean Grill which is good. Oasis is across the street with nice bobba tea

Mee Sum Bakery is in the market try their pork Hom Bow. So good. Beecher's has good Mac and Cheese.

SoundersChick · May 2012

You could always go to the original Starbucks which is in Pike Place Market.

Kamakanani · May 2012

Let's see - another chocolate recommendation - Dilletantes. Also, especially for late night meal-time if you're up late, hit 13 Coins. Pretty awesome.

Oh, and do the Underground tour. Seriously. Plus, if you like coffee, take the chance to try some of the smaller, local coffeehouses.

dawnp917 · May 2012

I second Sparent's recommendations of Anthony's, Tom Douglas restaurants, and Japonessa.

If you like burgers try Lunchbox Laboratory .

Pixel'sMom · May 2012

Disclaimer: I'm spending next year in Paris in a pastry school so I'm on the crazier foodie side- I fly cross country just for dinner, so remember it's just my opinion. You'll have to let us know your favorites after you get back.
http://www.theochocolate.com/ - May not be the best chocolate, but it's local, organic and the tours are fun.

www.franschocolates.com/ - smoked sea sald caramels are national populars

http://www.mollymoonicecream.com/ - local favorite ice cream.

http://www.bizzarroitaliancafe.com/ - besides upside down furniture hanging from the celling? Awesome local spin on Italian Food.

http://www.macrinabakery.com/ - best carbs + sugar ever! I'm adicted to their potato bread and tarts.
http://www.rays.com/ - cool seafood brunch, great view no matter what the weather is.

http://www.caffeumbria.com/v2/indexb.html in Pioneer Sq. - their baristas go thru the highest training possible.

http://www.fontecoffee.com/cafe_winebar.html - sage/caramel lattés are to die for. Those babies keep winning crazy late completions on the west coast a few years in a row now.

Whatever you end up doing, you'll have a blast because there should be sun here.

kcbee · May 2012

The Pink Door is really good and a fun atmosphere.

kcbee · May 2012

It won't let me edit my post. I wanted to add that it's in Post Alley, which is right by Pike Place Market.

http://thepinkdoor.net/

Calypso1977 · May 2012

The Brooklyn. Its near Benaroya Hall.

http://www.thebrooklyn.com/

Calypso1977 · May 2012

if you are a bike rider, you can also take the ferries over to the San Juan islands and bike ride around them. they are gorgeous, although im not sure where/how you can rent bikes.

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