The People's Burger
The People's Burger, reputed to be one of the city's first food trucks, offers grilled-to-order burgers made with grain-fed Northwest beef, hand-cut fries, and…
922 Occidental Ave S Seattle
SoDo
425-471-5781
SoDo
425-471-5781
Showbox SoDo
The hugely popular Showbox downtown has spawned an offspring in this enormous warehouse space (formerly home to the Fenix and the Premier) near Safeco Field. I…
1700 First Ave S
SoDo
206-652-0444
SoDo
206-652-0444
Daddy G's Bistro
Daddy G's is an Italian restaurant sharing space with Eden Seattle, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner with a daily happy hour. The menu includes things like…
1950 1st Ave S
SoDo
206-420-3068
SoDo
206-420-3068
Eden Seattle
Eden Seattle, located near Safeco, occupies the space of a former engine factory and includes a DJ booth, a stage, dance floor, full bar and more. When it's no…
1950 First Ave S
SoDo
206-420-3068
SoDo
206-420-3068
Denny's
Denny's is the Old Faithful of American chain diners: No matter where you roam, there's Denny's, dishing up good, inexpensive food. By "inexpensive," we mean l…
2762 4th Ave S
SoDo
206-623-8375
SoDo
206-623-8375
SUR
SUR is described as "Latin Fused." It is mainly a private event space, open to the public only on Friday and Saturday after 9 p.m.
2901 1st Ave S
SoDo
206-682-1292
SoDo
206-682-1292
Orient Express
The Orient Express is a karaoke bar and Chinese and Thai food restaurant (try the crab rangoon), inside of a series of antique refurbished train cars. If you n…
2963 Fourth Ave S
SoDo
(206) 682-0683
SoDo
(206) 682-0683
Slim's Last Chance Chili Shack and Watering Hole
Slim’s has a great country-time roadhouse vibe; in summertime, bands play on the bed of an old Ford F-600 in the big backyard while happy people lounge at picn…
5606 First Ave S
Georgetown
206-762-7900
Georgetown
206-762-7900
Star Brass Lounge
Star Brass Lounge is right in the middle of Georgetown in the pretty brick Star Brass Works building. They've got a patio and a full menu and lots of beers on …
5813 Airport Way S
Georgetown
Georgetown
Pono Ranch
Pono is Hawaiian for, roughly, “a state of harmony or balance.” Near the north end of the Ballard Bridge, Pono Ranch is, roughly, an organic cafe—one with a “h…
4502 Shilshole Ave NW
Ballard
206-258-2162
Ballard
206-258-2162
9 Lb. Hammer
The 9 Lb Hammer is great at what it does: serve drinks, have bands sometimes, and provide a Georgetown hangout with free pool and peanuts. The place feels old-…
6009 Airport Way S
Georgetown
206-762-3373
Georgetown
206-762-3373
Ballard Loft
Before becoming an event space and sports bar, the Ballard Loft was a machine shop. Its location (right over historic Salmon Bay) helped it fit right into the …
5105 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-420-2737
Ballard
206-420-2737
Ballard Pizza Company
It's "whole pies and fat slices" in Ballard from Ethan Stowell, with specials like guanciale and Yukon Gold potato, and prices that aren't too fancy—$15 for a …
5107 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-946-9960
Ballard
206-946-9960
Mox Boarding House
Mox is more than 7,000 square feet of gaming paradise (their description, not ours), and Cafe Mox is the attached bar and cafe, with sandwiches (mini grilled c…
5105 Leary Ave
Ballard
206-436-0540
Ballard
206-436-0540
Salmon Bay Cafe
The Salmon Bay Cafe, wedged between a marina and the train tracks, makes old-school diner classics, including omelettes named after Seattle neighborhoods.
5109 Shilshole Ave NW
Ballard
206-782-5539
Ballard
206-782-5539
Lock & Keel
Lock & Keel self-identifies as "Ballard Avenue's most regular of watering holes."
5144 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-781-8023
Ballard
206-781-8023
Hattie's Hat
With stiff drinks and good food, Hattie’s is one of Ballard’s most beloved dives. The all-American menu has everything from classic burgers with sweet-potato f…
5231 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-784-0175
Ballard
206-784-0175
