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Seattle is special

1. Local 360

2234 1st Ave (at Bell St), Seattle, WA
Gastropub · Belltown · 250 tips and reviews

Grant S.Grant Shellen: Sauteed pea vines are unique (if a bit chewy) and the fries are incredible. Any of the cocktails will be more than adequate, especially with the awesome local spirits selection.

The London Plane is one of Seattle is special.

2. The London Plane

300 Occidental Ave S (S Main St), Seattle, WA
Café · Pioneer Square · 94 tips and reviews

Grant S.Grant Shellen: The salads/grains were exceptional. You can get a small portion of three to sample each. Do it.

Zig Zag Cafe is one of Seattle is special.

3. Zig Zag Cafe

8.9
1501 Western Ave, Seattle, WA
Cocktail Bar · Pike Place · 143 tips and reviews

Grant S.Grant Shellen: Get anything. Drink it. Repeat.

Rob Roy is one of Seattle is special.

4. Rob Roy

8.6
2332 2nd Ave (at Battery St), Seattle, WA
Cocktail Bar · Belltown · 97 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Check out the vinyl in the back and enjoy the free happy hour Goldfish. Oh, and, obviously - have a Rob Roy.

The Pink Door is one of Seattle is special.

5. The Pink Door

8.8
1919 Post Aly (btwn Stewart & Virginia), Seattle, WA
Italian Restaurant · Pike Place · 214 tips and reviews

Grant S.Grant Shellen: Great pasta, quirky vibe, and fun live music. Worth a little bit of a wait if you're on the fence.

6. Darrell's Tavern

6.6
18041 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA
Dive Bar · 12 tips and reviews

Grant S.Grant Shellen: This is your dad's bar, preserved in its 1962 state. Now it's your bar.

Shorty's is one of Seattle is special.

7. Shorty's

7.6
2316 2nd Ave (btwn Bell St. & Battery St.), Seattle, WA
Dive Bar · Belltown · 81 tips and reviews

Men's Health MagMen's Health Mag: Remember how much fun the carnival was as a kid? Okay, now add a fully stocked bar and you understand the idea behind this place. Order a blue moon, hold the orange, and find the Pinball Cove.

Seatown Seabar & Rotisserie is one of Seattle is special.

8. Seatown Seabar & Rotisserie

7.9
2010 Western Ave (at Virginia St.), Seattle, WA
Seafood Restaurant · Pike Place · 77 tips and reviews

Grant S.Grant Shellen: Great food, decent drinks. Super friendly service. Great place for brunch.

The Museum of Flight is one of Seattle is special.

9. The Museum of Flight

9.3
9404 E Marginal Way S (at 96th Pl), Tukwila, WA
Science Museum · 156 tips and reviews

Tom K.Tom Korocz: MUST SEE the Concorde and the shuttle trainer. Unlike the various shuttles around the country, you can go inside the trainer!

Slim's Last Chance Chili Shack is one of Seattle is special.

10. Slim's Last Chance Chili Shack

8.6
5606 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA
Bar · Georgetown · 36 tips and reviews
Tacos Chukis is one of Seattle is special.

11. Tacos Chukis

9.2
219 Broadway E (btwn Thomas & John St.), Seattle, WA
Taco Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 106 tips and reviews

Mike P.Mike Pantoliano: This place is damn good. Eat here. That's my tip.

Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream is one of Seattle is special.

12. Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream

9.0
917 E Pine St (at 10th Ave), Seattle, WA
Ice Cream Parlor · Capitol Hill · 258 tips and reviews

LaurissaLaurissa: It's all great! Earl Grey, Salted Caramel, Melted Chocolate, Stumpton Coffee—you can't go wrong. Ask for a split single scoop if you can't make up your mind but don't want to do 2 scoops.

Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) is one of Seattle is special.

13. Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)

8.6
860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA
Museum · South Lake Union · 46 tips and reviews

Irene M.Irene M: Great place to spend an hour or two learning about PacNW history and see some quality Seattle memorabilia. Do not miss the fire exhibit.

Top Pot Doughnuts is one of Seattle is special.

14. Top Pot Doughnuts

8.8
2124 5th Ave (at Blanchard St), Seattle, WA
Donut Shop · Belltown · 262 tips and reviews

Grant S.Grant Shellen: Don't let Portland steal all the doughnut glory. These are legit.