Restaurants & Places To See
2120
Located just next to the Amazon Spheres, 2120 has a great menu and a decent wine list. A good restaurant if you’re visiting South Lake Union! On Eater's Top 50 Places to Eat in Seattle in December, 2022.
Aerlume Seattle
Sweeping views of the Seattle Waterfront. Go for dinner or a sunset cocktail, the views (and food) are divine!
Seattle - Bainbridge Ferry
Yes, we put the Ferry down as a must-visit. If you’ve never been, we highly suggest this 30 minute passenger or car ferry for a day trip to downtown Bainbridge Island. The few blocks of walkable streets are replete with cafes, wine tasting rooms, breweries, and great food options. We LOVE day trips to Bainbridge with our dogs! You'll also witness the most spectacular view of the Seattle skyline from Elliot Bay on the way there and back.
Bowriders Grill
Ben (Becca's brother) and Becca love this hidden little secret, a stone’s throw away from Gasworks Park. The casual and delicious seafood fare and beer selection are just cake toppers for the location and view. (This is located right next to the restaurant Westward, which everyone also loves.)
Cafe Juanita
Worth booking ahead of time if you're ready to spend on a memorable culinary experience. A beautiful northern Italian fine dining establishment in Kirkland, where we live. We love the extensive wine menu with great pairings, and may enjoy it just a tad bit more than Seattle’s esteemed Canlis restaurant. Definitely look into the restaurant's claim to fame, Chef Holly Smith and her incredible menu.
Deep Dive
Another Chef Renee Erickson establishment we love. A dark, ritzy bar nestled in the base of the Amazon Spheres. We love it for their incredibly creative drinks, art, and decor. Snacks are available too.
Kerry Park
Becca's first home is a few blocks away - and she went to university nearby! This was a spot her and her girlfriends grew up passing by often. A quintessential view of Seattle and Elliot Bay (and Becca and Alan's third date spot, Toulouse Petit, is a few minutes drive away / 10 minute walk down hill).
Tamari Bar
We love Japanese food — especially street food — and Tamari Bar delivers. (We promise it isn't just sashimi and sushi!!) Located in Seattle’s hip Capitol Hill neighborhood. You won’t be disappointed! We love making a trip to Seattle for Tamari Bar.
The Walrus and the Carpenter
One of our favorite oysters 🦪 and Champagne 🍾 spots! Owned by Seattle’s local Chef Renee Erickson, this place is located in the historic Ballard neighborhood and never disappoints.
Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge
Our third date spot! We love this joint for its casual yet upscale French Cajun food — seafood, drinks, and incredible brunch, happy hour, and late night menu. A few minutes walk from Kerry Park and the Space Needle! Seriously soooo gooood.
Un Bien
The reviews speak for themselves. Best juicy, meaty, yummy sandwiches you’ll find. We LOVE IT. Originally Paseo (Paseo still exists but, local Seattlites know to go to Un Bien) -- which was one of Anthony Bourdain's fav. Seattle spots in No Reservations.
Westward
Chef Renee Erickson strikes again! One of our favorite seafood joints, located right on the water. (And LITERALLY right next to Bowrider's Grill. Go to both!!) Great view, great food, great drinks.
Gas Works Park
If you’ve ever seen 10 Things I Hate About You, this is the location of the paintball fight between Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles. It has one of the best views of Lake Union and the Seattle Skyline! Five minutes walking distance from great bars and restaurants around the corner.