Zanadu Comics
Neighborhood: Downtown

1923 3rd Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

Ian M. writes: Zanadu makes me feel happy to be a geek.  

I love the fact that I can see more than just the requisite 'COMIC POSTER' posters in their window display.  Indeed, my friends, you can actually see actual items to be purchased within from outside.  They…

The Pink Door
Neighborhood: Downtown

1919 Post Alley
Seattle, WA 98101

Katie S. writes: The Pink Door's patio rocks my world.

As we walked to my car last night after seeing a concert at the Moore, we randomly ran into my favorite people who just happened to be up from Canada. I know.. random, right? Drinks were a must since I see them…

Perennial Tea Room
Neighborhood: Downtown

1910 Post Aly
Seattle, WA 98101

Sarah B. writes: A beautiful, quaint little tea shop that caters to all levels of tea lovers.  It's nestled in the wonderful row of shops in Post Alley and offers a great retreat.

My love of tea has slowly been evolving.  From basic Lipton, to various new flavors, to…

Neuhaus Chocolate
Neighborhood: Downtown

600 Pine St
Seattle, WA 98101

Tiffany S. writes: So one Valentine's Day, I said to Chris, "Please don't get me chocolate ....but if you're going to get me chocolate, please get Neuhaus."

Then we joked that you could buy a New House with the money you spent on chocolate there. Pryyyy-ceeeee.

But oh so…

Piroshky Piroshky Bakery
Neighborhood: Downtown

1908 Pike Pl
Seattle, WA 98101

Lainie L. writes: Why hath thou forsaken me, my friend. . .

Piroshky Piroshky is one of the first things I eat at The Market.  I am not much of a bread person but I am a cheese person. . . I LOVE cheese and they have these cheddar and green onion bread/roll things…

Hands of the World
Neighborhood: Downtown

1501 Pike Place
Suite 428
Seattle, WA 98101

Sean M. writes: Get all your phallic symbol needs filled in one convenient shop! Need a fertility statue? Need a bag of worry dolls? Need a Tibetan prayer gong? They got it all. Prices are reasonable and their always seems to be plenty of people around working and…

Pasha Grill

16556 NE 74th Street
# C215
Redmond, WA 98073

Eva G. writes: Been here 4 times in the past 3 weeks. Nuff said..

we'll no..I'll say more..

Each time I'm there...have to..no MUST get the Baklava. It's a little drop of HEAVEN!!

Word to the wise: You're only lucky enough to get gyros from 11-1 and then from 5 -7 as…

Mongolian Grill

22830 NE 8th St Ste 107
Sammamish, WA 98074

Sig S. writes: This is my favorite Mongolian Grill in the greater Seattle area. When we lived in Sammamish, we used to be regulars over there. Now we live in Belltown, work in Redmond, but still drive to this Mongolian Grill at least once a month, that's how much…

Sushi Zen

13206 Bothell Everett Hwy
Mill Creek, WA 98082

Monte C. writes: Reviews were great, sort of tuck away across Safeway

Service = Decent,
Ambiance = Plasma had a game going, my bad
Food = Fried oyster was a big disappointment, sashimi definitely wasn't impressive.  
Price = $$$
Crowd = quite popular, which surprised me…

Zaina Food Drinks & Friends
Neighborhood: Downtown

1619 3rd Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

Stephani K. writes: My Italian cousin & I were walking around downtown Seattle, communicating by speaking Spanish & Italian...we stopped in here (hoping to rent a hookah and enjoy some Middle Eastern food, which I love) & the only guy working there ended up being from…

Benaroya Hall
Neighborhood: Downtown

200 University St
Seattle, WA 98101

Matt R. writes: $10-12 Alcohol.  $5 Pop.  $3.50 Bottled Water.  You know why this place gets 5 stars?  Because I'm not enough of a raving lunatic to pay the aforementioned prices for any of the above beverages.

I saw a singer-songwriter-folk singer/harpist here who…

Tulip
Neighborhood: Downtown

1201 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

Andrianna D. writes: When I first walked into Tulip, I loved the styles, but was prepared for attitude from the sales people. Pleasant surprise. Annie was low key, laid back and very helpful. I signed up for Tulip's mailing list and Annie emails me on what's happening at…

W Hotel Seattle
Neighborhood: Downtown

1112 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

Bernadette E. writes: well well well...

*a super comfy robe that really tries to hinder you from going out
*soft fluffy beds with your choice of pillow (?!?!?)
*built in couches next to the window with down-filled cushions
*your very own complete set of bliss products
*apples…

The Confectional
Neighborhood: Downtown

1530 Pike Place
Seattle, WA 98101

Tim O. writes: My favorite New Zealand export*, right between 'Flight of the Conchords' and the kiwi fruit, is Paul V, the big cheese(cake) and owner of The Confectional.

Not only is he a seriously nice guy, he makes a helluva cheesecake - raspberry white chocolate,…

Baguette Box

1203 Pine Street
Seattle, WA 98101

Erin V. writes: Sammiches are good. Baguette Box sammiches are heaven between bread.

The selections for carnivores are delicious and creative. Some of you may be aware of my fondness for pork-a-licious good eats, and Baguette Box's offerings are really top shelf: the…

La Buona Tavola
Neighborhood: Downtown

1524 Pike Pl
Seattle, WA 98101

Katie S. writes: We walked by La Buona Tavola this afternoon while in search of a coffee line that wasn't 10 people deep. I spotted a '$5 wine tasting' sign in the window of this cute little place... you see where this is going.

It's 2pm on Sunday. What better way to…

ACT - A Contemporary Theatre
Neighborhood: Downtown

700 Union St
Seattle, WA 98101

Trish R. writes: Tonight I went out with a couple friends to see "Late Nite Catechism" at the Act Theatre. Whoo-hoo, Girls Night Out! I remember when GNO used to mean getting to the clubs at 10pm, partying until 1am (bars closed earlier where I'm from), and going out…

Typhoon
Neighborhood: Downtown

1400 Western Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

Miss Mary Ann D. writes: I am not a big fan of Thai food, but Typhoon just might convert me.

I started my meal with a long chat , my favorite way to start a meal!
The tall dark bench seating made me feel we were in a private little space eventhough the restaurant was quite…

Il Fornaio
Neighborhood: Downtown

600 Pine St Ste 132
Seattle, WA 98101

Sean M. writes: Everything about II Fornaio is OK. The service is OK, the food is OK, the drinks are OK, the decor is OK, the prices are OK... That being said, every time I have come here I've had to wait to be seated. If something was better then OK that the wait…

Caffe Senso Unico

622 Olive Way
Seattle, WA 98101

Michelle B. writes: I am petitioning Mayor Nickels to not only crack down on strip clubs and elevated freeways but something must be done about coffee shops that do not have wireless!

Now, there is nothing wrong with not offering wireless, as a matter of fact I think…

Three Dog Bakery
Neighborhood: Downtown

1418 1st Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101

Eva G. writes: They have cakes. They have cupcakes. They have adorable cookies. They have super cute home accessories. They have apparel.

Damn it...I forget..it's for dogs. Bummer 'dat.

Anthropologie
Neighborhood: Downtown

1509 5th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

Melissa B. writes: I feel that if the price of everything in the store was shaved down by 25%, it would be perfect. I found the loveliest blue ruffled top for $250, and I simply can't handle those kind of prices.

*sigh*

However, I have bought a few items at full price,…

Highway 99 Blues Club
Neighborhood: Downtown

1414 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98101

Goodwin H. writes: This place has a good atmosphere, and brings in great bands from all over the country seven days a week for live blues and roots tunes.  Good food and ok drinks.  Lots of fun for a change of pace from the typical Seattle bar scene.

Watermark Credit Union
Neighborhood: Downtown

800 Stewart St
Seattle, WA 98101

Diana L. writes: Banks suck.  They really do.  They charge you for thinking about your balance.  

Watermark just keeps your dough safe - and if you screw up and make a big mess because you forgot to deposit your husband's check before all your automatic payments go…

Pike Place Grocery & Deli
Neighborhood: Downtown

1926 Pike Pl
Seattle, WA 98101

Peter W. writes: Such a yummy deli.  LOVE LOVE LOVE their sammiches, and they have a great beverage selection.  Good organic and healthy food, as well as normal food too.  I'd eat here every day and do my grocery shopping if I could... But that leads me to why four…

Inn At the Market
Neighborhood: Downtown

86 Pine St
Seattle, WA 98101

Michelle B. writes: Is it a coincidence that my birthday and the Seattle Cheese Festival happen to fall on the same weekend? I don't think so :)

In order to be the first people in line for cheese we ended up getting a room at Inn At the Market on Friday night. Yes,…

Watson Kennedy Fine Living
Neighborhood: Downtown

86 Pine St
Seattle, WA 98101

Ashley B. writes: You are the physical manifestation of love.

They have everything my little lady heart desires. My little lady wallet needs to get a little bigger before I can truly enjoy this store.

Two days ago I spent six hours pillaging the city for adorable…

Urchin
Neighborhood: Downtown

1922 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

Michelle B. writes: We're not talking value here - we're talking style!

You know how your Grandmother had about 120 knick knacks, including pictures of you and all of your siblings and cousins, crammed together on top of the TV? As charming as that is when you're 72 it's…

Nordstrom Rack
Neighborhood: Downtown

1601 2nd Ave Ste 700
Seattle, WA 98101

Denice M. writes: "Every Who
Down in Who-ville
Liked the Rack a lot...
But the girl,
Who lived just east of the Rack,
Did NOT!
The girl hated the Rack!
The whole shoe department!
Now, please don't ask why. No one quite knows the reason.
It could be that the shoes were always…

Ivar's Pier 54 Fish Bar
Neighborhood: Downtown

1001 Alaskan Way
Pier 54
Seattle, WA 98104

tony g. writes: *Update* Ah crap, I was trying to review Acres of Clams not the Fish Bar. Oh well, pretty much the same damn thing.

More like 3 1/2 but I will round up. We came here for a Yelp event after work and they treated us well. Alyson called before hand and…

Cafe Yarmarka
Neighborhood: Downtown

1530 Post Aly # 3A
Seattle, WA 98101

Michelle B. writes: There's another Russian Bakery in town!

If you venture down Post Alley in the market, slide in between the SBC and Sisters European Snacks you will be rewarded with a little Russian bakery.

Don't get too distracted by the savory piroshkis, you can have…

The Georgian
Neighborhood: Downtown

The Fairmont Olympic Hotel
411 University St
Seattle, WA 98101

Gene D. writes: If you are a very young person and truly interested in classic dining, experience this once and don't worry about the month it will take to pay for it, as you are indeed quite young. For the rest of us, we go because we are old and know there are so…

Starbucks Coffee
Neighborhood: Downtown

1125 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

Matt R. writes: Here it is!  The good Starbucks.  The one I like.  The best one in Seattle, hands down.

I remember in college they said there are three Ls to a successful business:  Location, Location, and, uhhhhhh... Lesbians, I think.  I could be wrong about that…

Chukar Cherries
Neighborhood: Downtown

1529-B Pike Place
Pike Place Market - Main Arcade
Seattle, WA 98101

Angela H. writes: I'm sorry that I didn't get to spend much time here while I was roaming Pike Place Market, but I am glad that I did purchase some chocolate-covered cherries to bring back home as souvenirs.  Granted, I bought some of the cherries at the Space Needle…

Benihana
Neighborhood: Downtown

1200 5th Ave
Ste 307
Seattle, WA 98101

Janeane S. writes: When I'm in the mood to pig out, I like going to Benihana's all you can eat sushi bar for $13.95 (plus tax and tip).  This includes sushi, rolls, miso soup, salad, and fruit and is only available during lunch.  They have a great variety of nigiri…

The Triple Door
Neighborhood: Downtown

216 Union St
Seattle, WA 98101

Katie S. writes: I've been here a few times for shows..

Now, I hit up a lot of shows.. 2-4 times a month.. and when I come here, I feel so adult. No sweaty teenagers making out or headbutting their brains out to whatever.. No stanky BO to really throw your night into…

Pete's Wines
Neighborhood: Eastlake

58 E Lynn St
Seattle, WA 98102

Sean T. writes: Pete's doesn't look like much from the outside, but appearances are deceiving, aren't they?  Inside you'll find a seriously impressive selection of wine at very reasonable prices.  

Not sure exactly what you want, or interested in trying something…

B & O Espresso
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

204 Belmont Ave E
Seattle, WA 98102

Janeane S. writes: The BEST chicken shwarma pita sandwich EVAH!  The chicken is marinated in exotic Middle Eastern spices and is slathered with an amazing aioli sauce that makes the sandwich incredible.  Only $9, including a green salad.  I've eaten here several times…