Vessel
Neighborhood: Downtown

1312 5th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

Nish N. writes: I tried to "sink" Vessel twice on my visit to Seattle, and both nights it was I who ended up drowning. But don't cry for me, Seattle, for this was the sort of drowning that involved meticulous prepared libations, an eclectically classy crowd, and a…

IL Bistro
Neighborhood: Downtown

93 Pike St
Ste A
Seattle, WA 98101

Maureen H. writes: Il Bistro is hands down one of my favorite HH places.  I've never actually eaten a regular dinner there.  The HH food is so good, why ruin it by trying to get fancy?

The atmosphere is one of the best around.  Since it's tucked away in the corner of…

Hipposchemes

1510 12th Avenue East
Seattle, WA 98102

Kimberley D. writes: The owners sit in the store sewing/creating new garments throughout the day and play great music. They'll even do custom work - if you bring in a blazer, hoodie, etc. that's boring, they'll funktify it.

Rom MAI Thai Restaurant
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

613 Broadway E
Seattle, WA 98102

Alyson L. writes: I spent at least 5 minutes last night quizzing my best friend about where on the Hill we should go for a late dinner, all while sitting 5 feet from a computer where I was logged into Yelp. *face palm*

He suggested Thai. He suggested Rom Mai. I finally…

Nucleus
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

201 Summit Ave E
Seattle, WA 98102

shaun k. writes: smart, funny, sexy AND cuts a mean head of hair. what else could you ask for?

Kristi's Grooming Company
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

2407 10th Ave E
Seattle, WA 98102

Serene C. writes: My dog was sad and feeling unsassy due to this depressing winter weather we are having, so I decided to schedule an appointment with Kristi's because I've heard great things. I'm glad I did, as my dog has his wiggle back in his nub of a tail and he…

Apocalypse Tattoo
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

1556 E Olive Way
Seattle, WA 98102

Brian S. writes: I lived on Capitol Hill for 4 years and never once stepped foot inside Apocalypse Tattoo... pitty that, it's a great shop.  I used to go into Apocalypse Clothing which was right next door (hey, whatever happened to that place? They had some great…

Crypt Off Broadway

1516 11th ave
Seattle, WA 98122

Anje V. writes: Whoever thought Mayberry could be found at the end of a parking lot behind Broadway? And in an adult store no less. The Crypt embodies my impression of what life in Mayberry must be like. Employees are friendly, helpful, and welcoming. Is that pie I…

Le Fournil
Neighborhood: Eastlake

3230 Eastlake Avenue E.
Seattle, WA 98102

Diana L. writes: I used to live in the building above this place. Luckily, I had a pretty nasty coke habit at the time and was only hungry about once a month. Otherwise, I surely would have exploded; creating a horrible mess of flesh, granache, pate, and almond…

PCC Natural Markets
Neighborhood: Green Lake

7504 Aurora Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98103

Carly L. writes: The French style potato salad I got to take home after a trek a couple times around Greenlake was divine.
I want more.
:)

Zoka Coffee Roaster & Tea Company
Neighborhood: Wallingford

2200 N 56th St
Seattle, WA 98103

Carly L. writes: I used to come here more often when I lived on the WS, but since I am over the bridge and through suburbia I don't have the opportunity to come to Zoka like I used to. Call me sensitive, which I know I am, but I first walked in and some girl gave me…

Jamba Juice

13804 NE 175th St
Woodinville, WA 98072

Joshua M. writes: This review could well apply to all Jamba Juices.  Strawberry Surfrider.  RIP Lime It Up.  Bring on the fruit!  Avoid the boost, it makes it taste like medicine.

Willows Lodge

14580 NE 145th St
Woodinville, WA 98072

Maureen K. writes: Rated #12 best hotel in U.S. and #80 in the world - Travel & Leisure

I don't consider myself a sappy kind of gal...I don't want chocolates for Valentine's Day and I don't care what type of flowers I have at my wedding.  That being said, I think this…

Purple Cafe & Wine Bar

1449 Wdnvl Rdm Rd NE
Woodinville, WA 98072

Carly L. writes: A good bottle of a Spanish red for $12? Heck yes. If you go on a Sunday, all the wine that is $50 and under is half off. Awesome. After doing some wine tasting and not eating all day, (oops) we were starving. So we headed here after some nice pours…

Mongolian Grill

13780 NE 175th Street
suite 108
Woodinville, WA 98072

Julia Z. writes: I love the Mongolian Grill. Everytime I go, I feel like my mother is applauding me from her grave... this is the rare place that gets me to eat my veggies and to LIKE them!

I think a lot of why it works so well for me is that I am a total…

Alaskan Way Viaduct
Neighborhood: Beacon Hill

State Route 99
Seattle, WA 98101

Ian S. writes: FIVE BIG STARS for the biggest drama queen in town.

She reigns over this city and cups the breast of downtown lovingly.  

Hot.

She has the city council, the mayor, the state senate, and the governor all in check.

This girl has style and power both.

The…

Dog In The Park
Neighborhood: Downtown

1420 4th Ave
Ste 100
Seattle, WA 98101

Katie S. writes: I loved my fake hog.. or veggie dog!

After ordering and listening to all sorts of religious singing/ banter/ 'born again BS' going on in the background, the owner turned to us and said, 'If you get them to shut up, I will give you a free hot dog!' I…

Whole Foods Market
Neighborhood: Belltown

2200 Westlake Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

Michelle B. writes: Have you seen the terrifying statues outside of this Whole Foods? It is an ominous looking family engaged in a secret plot to wreak havoc throughout the SLU neighborhood. I am convinced that if you walk between them they come to life and eat you! I…

Morton's
Neighborhood: Downtown

1511 6th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

Katie S. writes: When one of our favorite couples asked us to help make their wedding memorable, we jumped at the chance! Lucky for us, the (now) wife is ultra- organized and had everything chiggida checked and ready to go when we showed up to work our magic on their…

Buenos Aires Grill
Neighborhood: Downtown

220 Virginia St
Seattle, WA 98101

Bernadette E. writes: if you go in a group you MUST share the parrillada (pa-ree-yah-dah)!!! they bring out different cuts of steak, lamb and chicken on a hot mini-grill-looking-appara tus that sits on your table and everyone eats off that. try this if you've never had…

Noc Noc
Neighborhood: Downtown

1516 2nd Avenue
Suite 104
Seattle, WA 98101

Jon L. writes: "Who's there?"

"A bunch of cheap goths in a bar."

Yep. $1 Miller High Lifes during happy hour. THAT is the high life my friend let-me-tell-you-what. This place is dark, reportedly has some sort of tiny patio and has a bunch of shady though seemingly…

Union Square Grill
Neighborhood: Downtown

621 Union St
Seattle, WA 98101

Betsey S. writes: Usually, I do not like a chatty waiter.  I was a little worried last night that it was going to be a party of 3 last night instead of a party of me and Mr Betsey S when our waiter started talking in a way which made me know that he had a lot to say.…

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Neighborhood: Downtown

1419 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

Mitzie H. writes: What's not to love about the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, I mean come on now they give out free samples but the free samples are only there to suck you in and make you want more.  I try my hardest not to let the free samples get the best of me,…

Twist
Neighborhood: Downtown

600 Pine Street
Suite 130
Seattle, WA 98101

Sean M. writes: I give this place three stars for two reasons:
1. There is really nothing here that I would want. It's just a little too over the top.
2. For gift giving the cost is prohibitive.

I do like that its got a quirky feel and fits nicely in Pacific Place. I…

Green Tortoise
Neighborhood: Downtown

105 Pike St
Ste B
Seattle, WA 98101

Patricia F. writes: This is a fantastic hostel...
- Super-clean, both the rooms and the bathrooms, and I'm a little OCD about my bathrooms
- Great location right next to Pike Place Market and a block from the city bus to the airport
- Free breakfast every morning (Bananas,…

Seattle Aquarium
Neighborhood: Downtown

1483 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98101

carrie L. B. writes: They suckered us in with the new super-sized entry way. You can see the ginormous wall to wall floor to ceiling aquarium beckoning while the pretty (vacant) girl at the counter is pitching a joint zoo/aquarium membership.

We bit like stingrays eating…

Mexican Grocery
Neighborhood: Downtown

1914 Pike Pl
Seattle, WA 98101

Mitzie H. writes: After three failed attempts, due to the hours listed on yelp being wrong, I was finally able to try the chorizo breakfast taco I had read so much about.  

The fresh, warm, flour tortilla overflowed with huevos, chorizo, cheese and pico de gallo, it…

The Chocolate Box
Neighborhood: Downtown

108 Pine Street
Seattle, WA 98101

Michelle B. writes: A place called The Chocolate Box would usually annoy me to no end. It would be the type of place that would post cutsie sayings around the store and be filled with overpriced waxy chocolates.

This is so not the case with The Chocolate Box.

Oh, no,…

The Moore Hotel
Neighborhood: Downtown

1926 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

Drue C. writes: I suppose it depends what you are looking for in a hotel, as well as how much you are willing to spend, as to whether you will like the Moore. If you get the suite you will probably like this place, even though it is not as posh as some suites you…

Emmett Watson's Oyster Bar
Neighborhood: Downtown

1916 Pike Place
Suite 16
Seattle, WA 98101

Flor D. writes: I found them...
Devilish, slimy, meaty little suckers felt good going down my throat.
I am a big girl and can handle them RAW.


Thanks yelp. I would have never found this little hidden GEM and an orgasm.

Gelatiamo
Neighborhood: Downtown

1400 3rd Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101

Katie S. writes: Horray for Hazelnut and Lemon Gelato pairings!

Now, I'm not your average Gelato fiend.. BUT I do know a good flavor when I taste it, and the few I've tried at Gelatiamo thus far have been nothing short of 'Excellentamo!' (that's not even a word, is…

Chez Shea
Neighborhood: Downtown

94 Pike Street
Suite 34
Seattle, WA 98101

Lydia P. writes: Three words:  Braised Pork Belly

Now, I'll admit...  I have a soft spot for Chez Shea cos I used to work here, but this past Friday's visit totally earned my review.  So, there I was....with my dad and his ummm...  lady friend (sure, ok.  that's what…

Tango
Neighborhood: First Hill

1100 Pike St
Seattle, WA 98101

Charlie D. writes: Ding-ding-ding!! In this corner we have Tango's dessert *El Diablo. El Diablo weights in at 275lbs at a height of 6'7 and is the current heavyweight champ(crowd goes wild).

And in the other corner we have the challenger *El Tiburon. This young…

Market Spice
Neighborhood: Downtown

85A Pike Street
Seattle, WA 98101

Laura L. writes: c(__)    c(__)
two cups of tea on a rainy summer morning...
_________________________ __

Making tea blends in the market since 1911...
A sip of Seattle Sunrise takes you to heaven...
Sugars, tarragons, nutmeg
curry
Fresh herb blends don't wait
hurry

Neuhaus Chocolate
Neighborhood: Downtown

410 University St
Seattle, WA 98101

Timothy O. writes: I'm a big fan of hazelnuts. For some reason, hazelnuts are more popular in Europe than in America. In the UK, they have a candy bar that's pretty much like a Mars bar but with hazelnuts. It's great.

Neuhaus has a European attitude towards the…

Nite Lite Restaurant
Neighborhood: Downtown

1926 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

Drue C. writes: Allow me not to bore you with what has already been said about the bartenders and restrooms and decor and setup of this place, as there are plenty of reviews that will highlight the fantastic old school feel of the joint. I would like to move on to…

Osaka Grill Teriyaki & Deli
Neighborhood: Downtown

128 Pike St
Seattle, WA 98101

Tommy M. writes: I am a huge fan teriyaki. That said I have 4 words to say BEST TERIYAKI IN SEATTLE!!!!!!! I do not know if I would tell anyone to frequent this place at night time but if you are ever in downtown during the day and want some damn good teriyaki this…

Farestart
Neighborhood: Belltown

700 Virginia St.
Seattle, WA 98101

Maria C. writes: I'd just finished spooning up a lovely squash soup when the workers in the restaurant gathered to celebrate the Farestart program and the graduation of a few of the students. One man took the microphone and stated, "When I started this program I had…