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Favorite Restaurants
Fun, family friendly neighborhood café open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
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Bryant Corner Cafe
3118 NE 65th StFun, family friendly neighborhood café open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Ridge Pizza
7217 Greenwood Ave NHigh-quality neighborhood family-friendly pizza and pub
Arguably the best doughnuts in Seattle, plus coffee
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Top Pot Doughnuts
609 Summit Ave EArguably the best doughnuts in Seattle, plus coffee
Limited food menu, but great coffee, pastries, cookies, and bread
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Grateful Bread
7001 35th Ave NELimited food menu, but great coffee, pastries, cookies, and bread
Mediterranean cuisine in a small/funky setting; slow, but good quality
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Zouave Restaurant
2615 NE 65th StMediterranean cuisine in a small/funky setting; slow, but good quality
Super popular dumpling spot, so be sure to get a reservation
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Din Tai Fung
2621 NE 46th StSuper popular dumpling spot, so be sure to get a reservation
Stripped down menu, but the crinkle fries are the best. Owned by high-end restaurateurs as a small side gig, so the quality is great.
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Great State Burger
3600 NE 45th StStripped down menu, but the crinkle fries are the best. Owned by high-end restaurateurs as a small side gig, so the quality is great.
Best food truck mexican around. Be sure to get the guacamole salsa.
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El Camion
4529 Sand Point Way NEBest food truck mexican around. Be sure to get the guacamole salsa.
A small high-end sushi spot within walking distance of the house. Great sake flights.
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Wataru
2400 NE 65th StA small high-end sushi spot within walking distance of the house. Great sake flights.
(Temporarily Closed) Great date spot for those looking for a nearby French restaurant with local flavor. A long walk, but an easy stroll in the summer.
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Pair
5501 30th Ave NE(Temporarily Closed) Great date spot for those looking for a nearby French restaurant with local flavor. A long walk, but an easy stroll in the summer.
Great curbside pickup option during COVID with high-quality food.
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Frank's Oyster House & Champagne Parlor
2616 NE 55th StGreat curbside pickup option during COVID with high-quality food.
A new addition to the neighborhood. Great for either in-person, or takeout. Also includes a bar space in the back
Isarn Thai Soul Kitchen (Ravenna)
2316 Northeast 65th StreetA new addition to the neighborhood. Great for either in-person, or takeout. Also includes a bar space in the back
Eight Row
7102 Woodlawn Avenue NortheastNewer restaurant with trendy décor, menu, and drinks. Up-scale without being too fancy.
Upscale modern American fare, but not overly fancy. Smaller portions, but good food and service.
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JOEY U-Village
2603 NE 46th StUpscale modern American fare, but not overly fancy. Smaller portions, but good food and service.
Upscale neighborhood pizza. Great decor and atmosphere.
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Mioposto Pizzeria
3426 NE 55th StUpscale neighborhood pizza. Great decor and atmosphere.
Upscale modern Vietnamese food. Good atmosphere and service.
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Ba Bar University Village
2685 NE 46th StUpscale modern Vietnamese food. Good atmosphere and service.
Famous burger and shake restaurant that recently came to Seattle. One of only two restaurants in Seattle.
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Shake Shack
2115 Westlake AveFamous burger and shake restaurant that recently came to Seattle. One of only two restaurants in Seattle.
Limited indoor seating, but a wonderful setting with views of Lake Washington when the weather is nice.
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Magnuson Cafe & Brewery
7801 62nd Ave NELimited indoor seating, but a wonderful setting with views of Lake Washington when the weather is nice.
Seattle Sunshine Coffee
5508 35th Ave NEGreat local coffee shop with pastries and paninis
Tea Addicts
Popular with the cool kids who love boba tea
Straight out of social media, this hip new coffee shop is owned by Seattle Sounders legend Freddy Montero
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Santo Coffee Co
1325 NE 65th StStraight out of social media, this hip new coffee shop is owned by Seattle Sounders legend Freddy Montero
Limited food menu, but great coffee, pastries, cookies, and bread
Grand Central Bakery - Wedgwood cafe
Limited food menu, but great coffee, pastries, cookies, and bread
Funky little corner burger spot, but everything is super high quality with local references and memorabilia all around
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Rain City Burgers
6501 Roosevelt Way NEFunky little corner burger spot, but everything is super high quality with local references and memorabilia all around
Grocery Stores
QFC
11100 Roosevelt Way NEHigh-end with good quality, but not fancy
Middle of the road, likely the most cost-effective option locally
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Safeway
2201 E Madison StMiddle of the road, likely the most cost-effective option locally
Neighborhood version of Whole Foods; can be pricey
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PCC Community Markets - View Ridge
6514 40th Ave NENeighborhood version of Whole Foods; can be pricey
Favorite Local Pubs
Go with friends and get "The Boot" to share. Plan to take an Uber home.
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Die Bierstube
6106 Roosevelt Way NEGo with friends and get "The Boot" to share. Plan to take an Uber home.
Locally renowned pub for watching soccer. Be sure to get there early on match days.
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The Atlantic Crossing
6508 Roosevelt Way NELocally renowned pub for watching soccer. Be sure to get there early on match days.
Understated entry that can be dark inside, but this quaint bookstore pub has beautiful live-edge tables and is a great spot for catching up with friends with high-quality food from the restaurant upstairs.
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Cafe Arta & Pub at Third Place
6504 20th Ave NEUnderstated entry that can be dark inside, but this quaint bookstore pub has beautiful live-edge tables and is a great spot for catching up with friends with high-quality food from the restaurant upstairs.
Rotating food trucks and open outdoor seating make this a popular place when the sun is out.
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Ravenna Brewing Company
5408 26th Ave NERotating food trucks and open outdoor seating make this a popular place when the sun is out.
Classic college pub with tons of UW memorabilia. Avoid during UW football weekends unless you're a die hard fan.
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Duchess Tavern
2827 NE 55th StClassic college pub with tons of UW memorabilia. Avoid during UW football weekends unless you're a die hard fan.
Rough & Tumble Pub
Female-centric sports bar that is great for watching a game
Indoor/Outdoor Activities
Rent kayaks and return to the restaurant for a drink overlooking Portage Bay
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Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat StRent kayaks and return to the restaurant for a drink overlooking Portage Bay
Cheapest place to rent canoes. Lots of boat traffic, but serene wooded areas can be found southeast of the launch area.
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University of Washington Waterfront Activities Center (WAC)
3710 Montlake Blvd NECheapest place to rent canoes. Lots of boat traffic, but serene wooded areas can be found southeast of the launch area.
Great place for kids and a fun summer concert series for adults
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Zoo di Woodland Park
5500 Phinney Ave NGreat place for kids and a fun summer concert series for adults
Ride a bike, or take a stroll, through the Arboretum to appreciate NW plants and trees at their best. Can be crowded during the spring/summer.
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Giardino botanico dell'Università di Washington nel parco di Washington
2300 Arboretum Dr ERide a bike, or take a stroll, through the Arboretum to appreciate NW plants and trees at their best. Can be crowded during the spring/summer.
Iconic park on the north tip of Lake Union with dramatic views looking back at downtown. Enjoy watching all the boat activity, fly a kite on top of Kite Hill, or let the kids play at the new playground.
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Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayIconic park on the north tip of Lake Union with dramatic views looking back at downtown. Enjoy watching all the boat activity, fly a kite on top of Kite Hill, or let the kids play at the new playground.
A small naval base that was turned into an expansive park with lots of play fields and walking paths along the water.
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Warren G. Magnuson Park
7400 Sand Point Way NEA small naval base that was turned into an expansive park with lots of play fields and walking paths along the water.
Ride Bicycles Bike Shop
6405 Roosevelt Way NERent bikes from this local shop
Small park and community center within walking distance of the house.
Ravenna Eckstein Community Center
6535 Ravenna Ave NESmall park and community center within walking distance of the house.
Rent paddle boats, kayaks, or paddle boards and enjoy Greenlake from the water when the weather is nice
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Greenlake Boathouse
7351 East Green Lake Dr NRent paddle boats, kayaks, or paddle boards and enjoy Greenlake from the water when the weather is nice
Check website for open skate hours at this new multi-rink hockey facility with pub that overlooks one of the rinks.
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Kraken Community Iceplex
10601 5th Ave NECheck website for open skate hours at this new multi-rink hockey facility with pub that overlooks one of the rinks.
Popular biking and walking trail a short ride from the house that connects to several parks, universities, and trendy neighborhoods
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Burke Gilman Trail
Burke-Gilman TrailPopular biking and walking trail a short ride from the house that connects to several parks, universities, and trendy neighborhoods
Great beach for sunsets. Crowded during summer months.
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Parco Golden Gardens
8498 Seaview Pl NWGreat beach for sunsets. Crowded during summer months.
Great place for a picnic. Includes fish ladder for spawning salmon
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Chiuse di Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden)
3015 NW 54th StGreat place for a picnic. Includes fish ladder for spawning salmon
Amazing views towards the Space Needle as well as the Asian Art Museum and a Conservatory with amazing plants
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Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave EAmazing views towards the Space Needle as well as the Asian Art Museum and a Conservatory with amazing plants
Beautiful waterfront setting in South Lake Union with the Center for Wooden Boats nearby
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Museo di Storia & Industria (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NBeautiful waterfront setting in South Lake Union with the Center for Wooden Boats nearby
A former military base that is now a hilly park and nature reserve. Easy and hard hike options with great views.
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Parco Discovery
3801 Discovery Park BlvdA former military base that is now a hilly park and nature reserve. Easy and hard hike options with great views.
Hidden gem of a park with wooded hike options. Cross over the train tracks to reach the beach
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Parco Carkeek
950 NW Carkeek Park RdHidden gem of a park with wooded hike options. Cross over the train tracks to reach the beach
Food scene
Upscale seafood along Lake Union with skyline views. Popular and expensive
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Westward
2501 N Northlake WayUpscale seafood along Lake Union with skyline views. Popular and expensive
James Beard winner for Best New Restaurant; upscale, but low-key Southern
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JuneBaby
2122 NE 65th StJames Beard winner for Best New Restaurant; upscale, but low-key Southern
Immaculate coffee shop on steroids with light food options as well
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Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike StImmaculate coffee shop on steroids with light food options as well
Breakfast and brunch spot with self-serve fruit bar. Lots of local ingredients. Super popular on the weekends after 9.00am, so get there early if you don't want to wait in line.
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Portage Bay Cafe - 65th
900 NE 65th StBreakfast and brunch spot with self-serve fruit bar. Lots of local ingredients. Super popular on the weekends after 9.00am, so get there early if you don't want to wait in line.
Upscale dining in a wonderful park-like setting. Go for a hike to the water either before, or after
Cedar + Elm
Upscale dining in a wonderful park-like setting. Go for a hike to the water either before, or after
Small and loud, but the food and service are top notch
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The Walrus and the Carpenter
4743 Ballard Ave NWSmall and loud, but the food and service are top notch
Neighborhoods
Trendy restaurants and bars as well as a great farmers market on Sundays
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Ballard
Trendy restaurants and bars as well as a great farmers market on Sundays
Edgy locale with one-of-kind restaurants and shops. Know nationally for CHOP, but can be a fun safe place for families during the day.
Capitol Hill
Edgy locale with one-of-kind restaurants and shops. Know nationally for CHOP, but can be a fun safe place for families during the day.
Self-proclaimed "center of the universe". Solstice Festival is a sight to behold.
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Fremont
Self-proclaimed "center of the universe". Solstice Festival is a sight to behold.
Tourist Spots
Great for seafood, especially local salmon dishes. Beautiful downtown views in waterfront setting with floating patio for outdoor eating.
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Ivar's Salmon House
401 NE Northlake WayGreat for seafood, especially local salmon dishes. Beautiful downtown views in waterfront setting with floating patio for outdoor eating.
Ray's Boathouse
6049 Seaview Ave NWUpscale dining with amazing sunset views
Palisade
2601 W Marina PlUpscale seafood dining with marina views
Dick's Drive-In
A local institution for cheap burgers and shakes. One of many in the region.
Space Needle
400 Broad StNext to the Space Needle with live glass blowing demonstrations
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Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StNext to the Space Needle with live glass blowing demonstrations
Great views looking back at downtown skyline across Elliott Bay
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Salty's on Alki Beach
1936 Harbor Ave SWGreat views looking back at downtown skyline across Elliott Bay
Not far from the Pike Place Market. A great spot to sit and enjoy the view on a pretty day.
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Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveNot far from the Pike Place Market. A great spot to sit and enjoy the view on a pretty day.