Seattle Quintessentials
Zig Zag Cafe is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

1. Zig Zag Cafe

8.8
1501 Western Ave, Seattle, WA
Cocktail Bar · Pike Place · 143 tips and reviews
Beth's Café is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

2. Beth's Café

8.0
7311 Aurora Ave N (at Winona Ave N), Seattle, WA
Diner · Phinney Ridge · 102 tips and reviews
Cyclops is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

3. Cyclops

8.0
2421 1st Ave (at Wall St), Seattle, WA
Dive Bar · Belltown · 62 tips and reviews
Re-Bar is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

4. Re-Bar

6.9
1114 Howell St (at Boren Ave), Seattle, WA
Performing Arts Venue · Belltown · 40 tips and reviews
Uwajimaya is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

5. Uwajimaya

8.9
600 5th Ave S (at S Dearborn St), Seattle, WA
Supermarket · International District · 107 tips and reviews
The J & M Cafe is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

6. The J & M Cafe

201 1st Ave S (at S Washington St), Seattle, WA
Bar · Pioneer Square · 35 tips and reviews
Barjot is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

7. Barjot

711 Bellevue Ave E, Seattle, WA
Café · Capitol Hill · 18 tips and reviews
Plum Bistro is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

8. Plum Bistro

7.7
1429 12th Ave (btwn Union & Pike St), Seattle, WA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 88 tips and reviews
Cloudburst Brewing is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

9. Cloudburst Brewing

9.0
2116 Western Ave, Seattle, WA
Brewery · Belltown · 41 tips and reviews
The Crocodile is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

10. The Crocodile

8.4
2505 1st Ave (at Wall), Seattle, WA
Rock Club · Belltown · 55 tips and reviews
Montana is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

11. Montana

8.3
1506 E Olive Way (at E Howell St), Seattle, WA
Bar · Capitol Hill · 59 tips and reviews
Madison Pub is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

12. Madison Pub

8.1
1315 E Madison St (at E Union St), Seattle, WA
Gay Bar · 36 tips and reviews
Neighbours Nightclub is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

13. Neighbours Nightclub

6.1
1509 Broadway, Seattle, WA
Gay Bar · Capitol Hill · 48 tips and reviews
Pony is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

14. Pony

8.0
1221 E Madison St (at 12th Ave.), Seattle, WA
Dive Bar · 30 tips and reviews
The Cuff Complex is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

15. The Cuff Complex

7.8
1533 13th Ave, Seattle, WA
Gay Bar · Capitol Hill · 55 tips and reviews
Ezell's Famous Chicken is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

16. Ezell's Famous Chicken

8.5
501 23rd Ave (at E Jefferson St), Seattle, WA
Fried Chicken Joint · 66 tips and reviews
Alki Beach Park is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

17. Alki Beach Park

9.4
1702 Alki Ave. SW, Seattle, WA
Beach · Alki · 102 tips and reviews
The Walrus and the Carpenter is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

18. The Walrus and the Carpenter

8.9
4743 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Seafood Restaurant · Ballard · 202 tips and reviews
Ballard Farmer's Market is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

19. Ballard Farmer's Market

9.2
5330 Ballard Ave NW (at 22nd Ave NW), Seattle, WA
Farmers Market · Ballard · 65 tips and reviews
Elliott Bay Book Company is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

20. Elliott Bay Book Company

9.6
1521 10th Ave (btwn Pike & Pine), Seattle, WA
Bookstore · Capitol Hill · 113 tips and reviews
Top Pot Doughnuts is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

21. Top Pot Doughnuts

8.8
2124 5th Ave (at Blanchard St), Seattle, WA
Donut Shop · Belltown · 262 tips and reviews
Pike Place Market is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

22. Pike Place Market

9.2
85 Pike St (at Pine St), Seattle, WA
Market · Pike Place · 718 tips and reviews
Cafe Pettirosso is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

23. Cafe Pettirosso

1101 E Pike St (at 11th Ave.), Seattle, WA
Café · Capitol Hill · 42 tips and reviews
Elysian Brewing Company is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

24. Elysian Brewing Company

7.4
1221 E Pike St (at 13th Ave E), Seattle, WA
Brewery · Capitol Hill · 127 tips and reviews
Dick's Drive-In is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

25. Dick's Drive-In

8.5
115 Broadway E (btwn E Denny & E Olive), Seattle, WA
Burger Joint · Capitol Hill · 114 tips and reviews
Espresso Vivace is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

26. Espresso Vivace

8.9
532 Broadway E (at E Republican St), Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · Capitol Hill · 156 tips and reviews
Victrola Cafe and Roastery is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

27. Victrola Cafe and Roastery

8.8
310 E Pike St (at Minor Ave), Seattle, WA
Café · Capitol Hill · 125 tips and reviews
Luc is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

28. Luc

8.4
2800 E Madison St (at MLK Way), Seattle, WA
French Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 67 tips and reviews
Honeyhole is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

29. Honeyhole

8.6
703 E Pike St (at Boylston Ave), Seattle, WA
Sandwich Spot · First Hill · 137 tips and reviews
Le Pichet is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

30. Le Pichet

8.6
1933 1st Ave, Seattle, WA
French Restaurant · Pike Place · 98 tips and reviews
Stumbling Monk is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

31. Stumbling Monk

7.7
1635 E Olive Way (at Belmont Ave E), Seattle, WA
Bar · Capitol Hill · 51 tips and reviews
Analog Coffee is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

32. Analog Coffee

9.2
235 Summit Ave E (at Thomas St), Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · Capitol Hill · 73 tips and reviews
Espresso Vivace Sidewalk Bar is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

33. Espresso Vivace Sidewalk Bar

321 Broadway E (btwn Harrison & Thomas St), Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · Capitol Hill · 54 tips and reviews
Purple Café & Wine Bar is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

34. Purple Café & Wine Bar

8.8
1225 4th Ave (at University St), Seattle, WA
Wine Bar · Seattle Central Business District · 186 tips and reviews
General Porpoise Coffee & Doughnuts is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

35. General Porpoise Coffee & Doughnuts

8.8
1060 E Union St (11th Ave), Seattle, WA
Donut Shop · Capitol Hill · 71 tips and reviews
The Pink Door is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

36. The Pink Door

8.7
1919 Post Aly (btwn Stewart & Virginia), Seattle, WA
Italian Restaurant · Pike Place · 214 tips and reviews
Athenian is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

37. Athenian

7.5
1517 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA
Seafood Restaurant · Pike Place · 95 tips and reviews
The Tasting Room is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

38. The Tasting Room

8.5
1924 Post Aly (btwn Stewart & Virginia), Seattle, WA
Wine Bar · Pike Place · 23 tips and reviews
Tsukushinbo is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

39. Tsukushinbo

515 S Main St (btw 5th & 6th Ave S), Seattle, WA
Japanese Restaurant · International District · 74 tips and reviews
Taylor Shellfish Farms is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

40. Taylor Shellfish Farms

8.8
1521 Melrose Ave (at Minor Ave), Seattle, WA
Fish Market · Capitol Hill · 67 tips and reviews
Stateside is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

41. Stateside

8.7
300 E Pike St, Seattle, WA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 69 tips and reviews
E. Smith Mercantile is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

42. E. Smith Mercantile

208 1st Ave S (S Washington St), Seattle, WA
Gift Store · Pioneer Square · 21 tips and reviews
Starbucks Reserve Roastery is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

43. Starbucks Reserve Roastery

8.9
1124 Pike St (at Minor Ave), Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · Capitol Hill · 258 tips and reviews
No Anchor is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

44. No Anchor

7.6
2505 2nd Ave Ste 105 (Wall), Seattle, WA
Beer Bar · Belltown · 17 tips and reviews
Phở Bac is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

45. Phở Bac

1809 Minor Ave (at 8th Ave.), Seattle, WA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Belltown · 49 tips and reviews
Phở Bắc is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

46. Phở Bắc

1314 S Jackson St (at Boren Ave S), Seattle, WA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews
Little Uncle is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

47. Little Uncle

1523 E Madison St (at 16th Ave), Seattle, WA
Thai Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 58 tips and reviews
Bakery Nouveau is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

48. Bakery Nouveau

9.1
1435 E John St (at 15th Ave E), Seattle, WA
Bakery · Capitol Hill · 93 tips and reviews
Navy Strength is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

49. Navy Strength

8.8
2505 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA
Cocktail Bar · Belltown · 16 tips and reviews
Kamonegi is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

50. Kamonegi

9.0
1054 N 39th St, Seattle, WA
Japanese Restaurant · Fremont · 15 tips and reviews
Uneeda Burger is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

51. Uneeda Burger

8.5
4302 Fremont Ave N (at N 43rd St), Seattle, WA
Burger Joint · Fremont · 108 tips and reviews
Dough Zone Dumpling House is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

52. Dough Zone Dumpling House

8.5
504 5th Ave S Ste 109, Seattle, WA
Dumpling Restaurant · International District · 26 tips and reviews
Toshi's Teriyaki Grill is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

53. Toshi's Teriyaki Grill

6.6
16212 Bothell Everett Hwy (161st St SE), Mill Creek, WA
Asian Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews
Joule is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

54. Joule

8.9
3506 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA
Korean Restaurant · Wallingford · 82 tips and reviews
JarrBar is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

55. JarrBar

8.1
1432 Western Ave, Seattle, WA
Spanish Restaurant · Pike Place · 9 tips and reviews
Biscuit Bitch is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

56. Biscuit Bitch

8.4
1909 1st Ave (at Stewart), Seattle, WA
Breakfast Spot · Pike Place · 132 tips and reviews
The Wandering Goose is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

57. The Wandering Goose

403 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA
Southern Food Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 49 tips and reviews
Ma’ono Fried Chicken & Whisky is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

58. Ma’ono Fried Chicken & Whisky

4437 California Ave SW (btwn Genesee & Oregon), Seattle, WA
Fried Chicken Joint · West Seattle · 90 tips and reviews
Ballard Smoke Shop is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

59. Ballard Smoke Shop

8.2
5439 Ballard Ave NW (NW Market St), Seattle, WA
Dive Bar · Ballard · 24 tips and reviews
Mike's Chili Parlor is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

60. Mike's Chili Parlor

7.7
1447 NW Ballard Way, Seattle, WA
Bar · Ballard · 19 tips and reviews
Brouwer's Cafe is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

61. Brouwer's Cafe

8.7
400 N 35th St (at Phinney Ave. N), Seattle, WA
Pub · Fremont · 106 tips and reviews
The Pine Box is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

62. The Pine Box

8.2
1600 Melrose Ave (at Pine St), Seattle, WA
Beer Bar · Capitol Hill · 76 tips and reviews
Virginia Inn Tavern is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

63. Virginia Inn Tavern

7.4
1927 1st Ave (at Virginia St), Seattle, WA
Pub · Pike Place · 33 tips and reviews
Eltana Wood-Fired Bagel Cafe is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

64. Eltana Wood-Fired Bagel Cafe

8.0
1538 12th Ave (at E Pine St.), Seattle, WA
Bagel Shop · Capitol Hill · 70 tips and reviews
Sushi Kashiba is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

65. Sushi Kashiba

8.9
86 Pine St #1, Seattle, WA
Sushi Restaurant · Pike Place · 66 tips and reviews
Shiro's is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

66. Shiro's

8.5
2401 2nd Ave (at Battery St), Seattle, WA
Sushi Restaurant · Belltown · 184 tips and reviews
Chuck's Hop Shop is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

67. Chuck's Hop Shop

9.3
656 NW 85th St (at 8th Ave NW), Seattle, WA
Beer Store · Greenwood · 60 tips and reviews
Chuck's Hop Shop - Central District is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

68. Chuck's Hop Shop - Central District

9.3
2001 E Union St (at 20th Ave), Seattle, WA
Beer Store · 41 tips and reviews
Carmelo’s Tacos is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

69. Carmelo’s Tacos

8.7
110 Summit Ave E (at E Olive Way), Seattle, WA
Taco Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 7 tips and reviews
Frelard Tamales is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

70. Frelard Tamales

8.1
6412 Latona Ave NE, Seattle, WA
Food and Beverage Service · Green Lake · 2 tips and reviews
Miro Tea is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

71. Miro Tea

8.5
5405 Ballard Ave NW (at 22nd Ave NW), Seattle, WA
Tea Room · Ballard · 46 tips and reviews
Spinasse is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

72. Spinasse

9.1
1531 14th Avenue (at Pine St), Seattle, WA
Italian Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 105 tips and reviews
Latona Pub is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

73. Latona Pub

8.6
6423 Latona Ave NE (btwn 64th St & 65th St), Seattle, WA
American Restaurant · Green Lake · 40 tips and reviews
Swan Dive is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

74. Swan Dive

310 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA
Vintage and Thrift Store · Pioneer Square · No tips or reviews
Radiator Whiskey is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

75. Radiator Whiskey

8.4
94 Pike St Ste 30 (at 1st Ave), Seattle, WA
Cocktail Bar · Pike Place · 84 tips and reviews

76. Swift Industries

562 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA
Factory · Pioneer Square · No tips or reviews
Swift Industries is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

77. Swift Industries

1415 NW 49th St, Seattle, WA
Sporting Goods Retail · Ballard · No tips or reviews
Branchwater is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

78. Branchwater

2219 4th Ave, Seattle, WA
Cocktail Bar · Belltown · 5 tips and reviews
Lost Lake Cafe & Lounge is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

79. Lost Lake Cafe & Lounge

7.5
1505 10th Ave (at Pike St), Seattle, WA
Diner · Capitol Hill · 125 tips and reviews
Volunteer Park is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

80. Volunteer Park

9.5
1247 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA
Park · Capitol Hill · 63 tips and reviews
Smith Tower Observation Bar is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

81. Smith Tower Observation Bar

8.5
506 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA
Cocktail Bar · Pioneer Square · 2 tips and reviews
Oddfellows Cafe & Bar is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

82. Oddfellows Cafe & Bar

8.8
1525 10th Ave (at E Pine St), Seattle, WA
Café · Capitol Hill · 200 tips and reviews
Copine is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

83. Copine

8.9
6460 24th Ave NW, Seattle, WA
French Restaurant · Ballard · 5 tips and reviews
Bitterroot BBQ is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

84. Bitterroot BBQ

7.9
5239 Ballard Ave NW (at NW Vernon Pl), Seattle, WA
BBQ Joint · Ballard · 75 tips and reviews
Brimmer & Heeltap is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

85. Brimmer & Heeltap

8.4
425 NW Market St (at 6th NW), Seattle, WA
Gastropub · Ballard · 28 tips and reviews
Essex is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

86. Essex

8.5
1421 NW 70th St, Seattle, WA
Cocktail Bar · Ballard · 17 tips and reviews
The Fat Hen is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

87. The Fat Hen

8.4
1418 NW 70th St, Seattle, WA
Breakfast Spot · Ballard · 49 tips and reviews
Marine Hardware is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

88. Marine Hardware

4741 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
New American Restaurant · Ballard · 3 tips and reviews
Rosellini's is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

89. Rosellini's

8.3
1413 NW 70th St (14th Ave NW), Seattle, WA
Bakery · Ballard · 41 tips and reviews
Pestle Rock is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

90. Pestle Rock

8.5
2305 NW Market St (at Ballard Ave NW), Seattle, WA
Thai Restaurant · Ballard · 39 tips and reviews
San Fermo is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

91. San Fermo

8.7
5341 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Italian Restaurant · Ballard · 18 tips and reviews
Staple & Fancy Mercantile is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

92. Staple & Fancy Mercantile

8.4
4739 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
New American Restaurant · Ballard · 54 tips and reviews
Cafe Flora is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

93. Cafe Flora

8.4
2901 E Madison St (at 29th Ave E), Seattle, WA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Madison Valley · 99 tips and reviews
R Place is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

94. R Place

619 E Pine St (at Boylston Ave), Seattle, WA
Gay Bar · Capitol Hill · 40 tips and reviews
Diesel is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

95. Diesel

8.6
1413 14th Ave (at Madison St), Seattle, WA
Gay Bar · 21 tips and reviews
Chihuly Garden and Glass is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

96. Chihuly Garden and Glass

9.1
305 Harrison St (at Seattle Center), Seattle, WA
Art Museum · Lower Queen Anne · 244 tips and reviews
Ray's Cafe is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

97. Ray's Cafe

8.5
6049 Seaview Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Seafood Restaurant · Sunset Hill · 19 tips and reviews
Sun May Company is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

98. Sun May Company

706 S King St, Seattle, WA
Antique Store · International District · 3 tips and reviews
Queen Anne Beerhall is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

99. Queen Anne Beerhall

8.9
203 W Thomas St (2nd Ave W), Seattle, WA
Beer Garden · Lower Queen Anne · 37 tips and reviews
Holy Mountain Brewing Company is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

100. Holy Mountain Brewing Company

9.0
1421 Elliott Ave W (at W Galer St), Seattle, WA
Brewery · Interbay · 35 tips and reviews
Dahlia Bakery is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

101. Dahlia Bakery

8.6
2001 4th Ave (at Virginia St), Seattle, WA
Bakery · Belltown · 112 tips and reviews
Cafe Campagne is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

102. Cafe Campagne

8.3
1600 Post Alley (at Pine St), Seattle, WA
French Restaurant · Pike Place · 96 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A favorite respite for locals who like to duck into Seattle's answer to Paris for a carafe of wine and some frites, this quaint Pike Place Market bistro is a little slice of heaven. [Eater 38 Member]

Il Corvo is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

103. Il Corvo

217 James St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), Seattle, WA
Italian Restaurant · Pioneer Square · 103 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Mike Easton's hand made pasta and charcuterie will become a regular habit. His place is located in the Hillclimb--literally in Procopio Gelateria. [Eater 38 Member]

Maneki is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

104. Maneki

8.7
304 6th Ave S (btwn Main & Jackson St), Seattle, WA
Sushi Restaurant · International District · 67 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Getting seats at this 107-year-old Japanese restaurant can be an utter puzzlement, but should you crack the code, the mind-boggling list of specials are where it's at. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Matt's in the Market is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

105. Matt's in the Market

8.4
94 Pike St (at 1st Ave), Seattle, WA
American Restaurant · Pike Place · 84 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The quality of food has not flagged since founder Matt Janke sold the restaurant to Dan Bugge and Chester Gerl took over the kitchen. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Ballard Brothers Seafood & Burgers is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

106. Ballard Brothers Seafood & Burgers

7.0
5305 15th Ave NW (at 53rd St NW), Seattle, WA
Seafood Restaurant · Ballard · 30 tips and reviews
Il Nido is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

107. Il Nido

8.9
2717 61st Ave SW, Seattle, WA
Italian Restaurant · Alki · 2 tips and reviews
Damn the Weather is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

108. Damn the Weather

8.5
116 1st Ave S (at S Washington St), Seattle, WA
Cocktail Bar · Pioneer Square · 58 tips and reviews
Mama's Cantina is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

109. Mama's Cantina

2234 2nd Avenue (Bell Street), Seattle, WA
Mexican Restaurant · Belltown · 8 tips and reviews
Hood Famous Cafe + Bar is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

110. Hood Famous Cafe + Bar

8.3
504 5th Ave S (btwn King & Weller), Seattle, WA
Café · International District · 7 tips and reviews
Crescent Lounge is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

111. Crescent Lounge

5.7
1413 E Olive Way (btwn E Howell & Bellevue Ave), Seattle, WA
Gay Bar · Capitol Hill · 33 tips and reviews
Ezell's Famous Chicken is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

112. Ezell's Famous Chicken

8.7
2300 N 45th St (Corliss Ave N), Seattle, WA
Fried Chicken Joint · Wallingford · 10 tips and reviews
Annapurna Cafe is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

113. Annapurna Cafe

8.4
1833 Broadway (at E Denny Way), Seattle, WA
Indian Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 75 tips and reviews
Off The Rez is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

114. Off The Rez

8.0
4300 15th Ave NE (NE Stevens Ln), Seattle, WA
New American Restaurant · University District · 1 tip
Emmett Watson's Oyster Bar is one of Seattle Quintessentials.

115. Emmett Watson's Oyster Bar

6.8
1916 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA
Seafood Restaurant · Pike Place · 22 tips and reviews