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Mom & Dad
Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar is one of Mom & Dad.

1. Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar

8.5
410 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA
Seafood Restaurant · Pioneer Square · 21 tips and reviews
Din Tai Fung is one of Mom & Dad.

2. Din Tai Fung

9.1
700 Bellevue Way NE (700 Bellevue Way NE #280), Bellevue, WA
Dumpling Restaurant · 339 tips and reviews
Japonessa Sushi Cocina is one of Mom & Dad.

3. Japonessa Sushi Cocina

8.5
1400 1st Ave (at Union St), Seattle, WA
Sushi Restaurant · Seattle Central Business District · 280 tips and reviews
Row House Cafe is one of Mom & Dad.

4. Row House Cafe

1170 Republican St (Minor/Republican), Seattle, WA
American Restaurant · South Lake Union · 35 tips and reviews

KristenelleKristenelle: This place is a block away from our apartment and has good cocktails and bites. Happy hour until 6 PM M-F.

Brave Horse Tavern is one of Mom & Dad.

5. Brave Horse Tavern

310 Terry Ave N (btwn Harrison & Thomas), Seattle, WA
Gastropub · South Lake Union · 166 tips and reviews

KristenelleKristenelle: This is a Tom Douglas joint (local chef) and one of our go-to spots. The pretzels and dips are tasty, and they have a large outdoor patio for nice days.

Charles Smith Wines Jet City is one of Mom & Dad.

6. Charles Smith Wines Jet City

8.9
1136 S Albro Pl, Seattle, WA
Winery · Georgetown · 4 tips and reviews

KristenelleKristenelle: This winery is located in an old Dr. Pepper bottling plant. It has two tasting rooms, with views of Boeing Field and Mt. Rainier (if it's clear out).

Purple Cafe and Wine Bar is one of Mom & Dad.

7. Purple Cafe and Wine Bar

8.8
1225 4th Ave (at University St), Seattle, WA
Wine Bar · Seattle Central Business District · 185 tips and reviews

KristenelleKristenelle: We've never been here, but keep hearing good things from friends. They have a large wine selection and feature Northwest flavors on their menu.

Chihuly Garden and Glass is one of Mom & Dad.

8. Chihuly Garden and Glass

9.2
305 Harrison St (at Seattle Center), Seattle, WA
Art Museum · Lower Queen Anne · 245 tips and reviews

KristenelleKristenelle: Dale Chihuly is Seattle's renowned glass artist. The garden itself is located in Seattle Center, right next to the Space Needle.

Seattle Art Museum is one of Mom & Dad.

9. Seattle Art Museum

8.6
1300 1st Ave (btwn Union & University), Seattle, WA
Art Museum · Seattle Central Business District · 126 tips and reviews

KristenelleKristenelle: SAM's impressive variety of art collections and exhibitions is an easy way to kill a few hours.

Volunteer Park is one of Mom & Dad.

10. Volunteer Park

9.5
1247 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA
Park · Capitol Hill · 62 tips and reviews

KristenelleKristenelle: One of Seattle's best parks, right in Capitol Hill. While you're there, visit the Seattle Asian Art Museum or the Conservatory.

Pike Place Market is one of Mom & Dad.

11. Pike Place Market

9.3
85 Pike St (at Pine St), Seattle, WA
Market · 719 tips and reviews

KristenelleKristenelle: If you don't mind crowds, the Market is a fun place to kill some time; plenty of shops, stands, and food.

Canon is one of Mom & Dad.

12. Canon

9.2
928 12th Ave (btwn E Spring & Marion St), Seattle, WA
Cocktail Bar · 151 tips and reviews

KristenelleKristenelle: The best craft cocktails in Seattle.

Olympic Sculpture Park is one of Mom & Dad.

13. Olympic Sculpture Park

8.8
2901 Western Ave, Seattle, WA
Sculpture Garden · Belltown · 141 tips and reviews

KristenelleKristenelle: Take a stroll along the water at this free-to-the-public park.

The Seattle Great Wheel is one of Mom & Dad.

14. The Seattle Great Wheel

8.5
1301 Alaskan Way (Pier 57), Seattle, WA
Attraction · Seattle Central Business District · 105 tips and reviews

KristenelleKristenelle: If it's clear out, the Great Wheel is worth a ride for the views alone.

Smith Tower is one of Mom & Dad.

15. Smith Tower

8.0
506 2nd Ave (at Yesler Way), Seattle, WA
Structure · Pioneer Square · 23 tips and reviews

KristenelleKristenelle: Head to the observation deck of this historic building from 1914 for a breathtaking view of the Olympic Ranges and Elliott Bay.

Cinerama is one of Mom & Dad.

16. Cinerama

2100 4th Ave (at Lenora St), Seattle, WA
Movie Theater · Belltown · 120 tips and reviews

KristenelleKristenelle: With comfy chairs that you reserve in advance, crystal clear surround sound, and their famous mixed popcorn (half regular, half chocolate), Cinerama offers the best movie-going experience in Seattle.

Din Tai Fung Dumpling House is one of Mom & Dad.

17. Din Tai Fung Dumpling House

8.7
600 Pine St Ste 403 (6th Ave), Seattle, WA
Taiwanese Restaurant · Seattle Central Business District · 48 tips and reviews

KristenelleKristenelle: This Taiwanese chain churns out excellent xiaolongbao (soup dumplings). Never had a bad meal here.

Whole Foods Market is one of Mom & Dad.

18. Whole Foods Market

8.7
2210 Westlake Ave (at Denny Way), Seattle, WA
Grocery Store · Belltown · 107 tips and reviews

KristenelleKristenelle: This Whole Foods location features a full bar, and has a bunch of prepared food for those days that you need lunch or dinner in a pinch.

Rachel's Ginger Beer is one of Mom & Dad.

19. Rachel's Ginger Beer

9.0
1530 Post Aly, Seattle, WA
Cocktail Bar · Pike Place · 94 tips and reviews

KristenelleKristenelle: Located in Pike Place Market, RGB offers up refreshing cocktails made with their house ginger beer. Can't go wrong with a Moscow Mule, but their frozen cocktails are especially great in the summer.

Espresso Vivace is one of Mom & Dad.

20. Espresso Vivace

8.6
227 Yale Ave N (btw John & Thomas), Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · South Lake Union · 128 tips and reviews

KristenelleKristenelle: For a city that prides itself on good coffee, this shop has some of the best. Great latte.

Tavolàta is one of Mom & Dad.

21. Tavolàta

8.5
2323 2nd Ave (btw Bell & Battery), Seattle, WA
Italian Restaurant · Belltown · 78 tips and reviews

KristenelleKristenelle: This restaurant has happy hour from 5-7PM every day, and features $5 glasses of wine and $6 wells. They also have a few pasta dishes on the happy hour menu, which are delicious and generously sized.

Rumba is one of Mom & Dad.

22. Rumba

8.8
1112 Pike St (at Boren Ave.), Seattle, WA
Caribbean Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 45 tips and reviews

KristenelleKristenelle: This is a really great rum bar on Capitol Hill.

Top Pot Doughnuts is one of Mom & Dad.

23. Top Pot Doughnuts

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

KristenelleKristenelle: One doughnut is filling enough for breakfast, but it's hard to resist ordering a half dozen since they all look so good. The old fashioned's are the best.