Seattle is full of gorgeous parks and delicious food. We had our first many dates outdoors at local parks, and we have many to recommend! If you plan to visit any local parks, please recreate responsibly and leave no trace. Below the parks, you'll find our list of recommended activities and then some of our favorite restaurants.
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Warren G. Magnuson Park
7400 Sand Point Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98115, (206) 684-4075
We had our second date at Magnuson Park!
Carkeek Park
950 Northwest Carkeek Park Road, Seattle, WA 98177, (206) 386-4236
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Place Northwest, Seattle, WA 98117, (206) 684-4075
Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
2300 Arboretum Drive East, Seattle, WA 98112, (206) 543-8800
Alki Beach Park
2665 Alki Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 98116, (206) 684-4075
Gasworks Park Marina
2143 North Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park Boulevard, Seattle, WA 98199, (206) 386-4236
This is the best for tidepooling if you like to find funky little creatures!
Snoqualmie Falls
Snoqualmie, WA 98024
If you're up for a jaunt out of the city, Snoqualmie Falls is a gorgeous local treasure with views, hiking opportunities, and even a spa on site.
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103, (206) 548-2500
Our first date was at the park next to the zoo!
Ballard Farmers Market
5345 Ballard Avenue Northwest, Seattle, WA 98107
We love visiting the Ballard Sunday Market to discover new local vendors and visit with old favorites.
Pike Place Market
Seattle, WA
A Seattle classic--come hungry!
Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109, (206) 770-2700
Marination Ma Kai
1660 Harbor Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 98126, (206) 328-8226
Delicious Hawaiian fusion with a great view from Alki Beach in West Seattle.
Taste of India
5517 Roosevelt Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98105, (206) 528-1575
Courtney's favorite Indian food!
Bryant Corner Cafe
3118 Northeast 65th Street, Seattle, WA 98115, (206) 525-1034
North Star Diner & Shanghai Room
8580 Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103, (206) 457-5794
Lost Lake Cafe & Lounge
1505 10th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122, (206) 323-5678
Cafe Flora
2901 East Madison Street, Seattle, WA 98112, (206) 325-9100
Our first anniversary dinner date was at Cafe Flora! It was also our first date inside a real restaurant. #pandemic
Teachers Lounge
8505 Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103, (206) 706-2880
A lot of Courtney's friends are teachers--this bar is for you.
Din Tai Fung
2621 Northeast 46th Street, Seattle, WA 98105, (206) 525-0958
If Din Tai Fung hasn't made it to your neighborhood yet, we recommend checking it out. Pricey but so delicious.
The Lumber Yard Bar
9630 16th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 98106
This is the first bar we ever visited! Funky, fun, and LGBT.
Gorditos
213 North 85th Street, Seattle, WA 98103, (206) 706-9352
You like burritos? You like babies? Try burritos the size of babies at this amazing family-owned Mexican restaurant.
