Seattle city guide
Neighborhoods: Belltown
Dahlia Lounge
Restaurants Belltown
Modern space serving Asian-infused Pacific Northwest cuisine & known for its coconut cream pie.
Near IxD19
IxD19 Team Favorite
Lola
Restaurants Belltown
Just across the street from Tom Douglass flagship Dahlia lounge, Lola is a jewel. The middle-Eastern-cum-cajun inspired breakfast menu features signature made to order beignets, which everyone should experience at least once. Mabye, many times.
Near IxD19
IxD19 Team Favorite
Sushi Kashiba
Restaurants Belltown
In a city with a wealth of excellent and innovative sushi, Shiro Kashiba is a cult figure. His Sushi Kashiba inspires pilgrimages among sushi aficionados. Sushi Kashiba doesn't take reservations, so you'll have to wait in line, but you'll forget all about that once you try it.
Black Bottle
Restaurants Belltown
Chic place with a patio serving creative small plates along with cocktails, wine & beer.
Location: 2600 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
Shiro’s Sushi
Restaurants Belltown
Omakase & an à la carte menu prevail in a spartan room. First come, first serve. Get in line early.
Location: 2401 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
Mamnoon & Mamnoon Street
Restaurants Belltown Denny Regrade
Modern cafe serving Middle Eastern street foods & drinks in a striking skyscraper.
Near IxD19
Location: 2020 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
Mr. West
Coffee Shops & Cafes Belltown
Ultramodern fixture serving espresso drinks, beer/wine & cafe eats in an open, airy interior.
Location: 720 Olive Way, Seattle, WA 98101
Jupiter Bar
Drinks & Late Night Belltown
Hangout with local art, cocktails & light fare, plus an arcade with pinball machines & a pool table.
Location: 2126 2nd Ave A, Seattle, WA 98121
Navy Strength
Drinks & Late Night Belltown
Classic & novel tiki drinks meet an eclectic bar menu in a sunny locale with globe-trotting decor.
Location: 2505 2nd Ave #102, Seattle, WA 98121
No Anchor
Drinks & Late Night Belltown
Cozy taproom with a creatively organized beer list, wine, upscale bites & beer-focused cocktails.
Location: 2505 2nd Ave #105, Seattle, WA 98121
The Nest
Drinks & Late Night Belltown
Top-shelf hotel bar with expansive Puget Sound views, large-format cocktails & gourmet nibbles. Watch out for their hidden "reservation fees" if you reserve an outdoor table via their Web service. Outdoor heating makes it tolerable in the cold, but you're pretty much hosed if it's raining.
Location: 110 Stewart Street, Seattle, WA 98101
Shorty’s
Drinks & Late Night Belltown
Coney Island-themed bar is a favorite hangout, offering hot dogs, nachos, pinball & arcade games.
Location: 2222 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
The 5 Point Cafe
Drinks & Late Night Belltown
Circa-1929 American diner open 24/7 serving hearty all-day breakfasts, burgers & hot sandwiches.
Location: 415 Cedar St, Seattle, WA 98119
IxD19 Team Favorite
The Crocodile
Drinks & Late Night Belltown
The legendary Crocodile Cafe got remodeled, but it's still the same basic layout where all those shows you've heard or read about happened. Everyone from the 1990's Seattle music scene graced the Croc's stage, from Alice In Chains to Mudhoney to Sleater-Kinney and everything in between. Nirvana would play secret shows here, and it was at the Sub Pop 5th Anniversay Party in April 1994, here at ethe Croc, where Kurt Cobain's bandmates, closest friends, and label mates came to mourn after learning of his death the day before.
Near IxD19
Location: 2200 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
Olympic Sculpture Park
Culture & Landmarks Belltown
A nine-acre outdoor sculpture museum and beach, created and operated by the Seattle Art Museum.
Location: 2901 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
Seattle Pinball Museum
Culture & Landmarks Belltown
Entertainment center with unlimited play for one price, featuring classic & modern pinball games.
IxD19 Team Favorite
Top Pot Doughnuts
Restaurants Belltown South Lake Union
Top Pot is Seattle's home-grown doughnut franchise. Yes, it's become a local chain, but each location is unique and the doughnut are still hand forged. There are many locations, but the one on 5th Avenue under the Monorail is the one President Obama went to. It's also the closest location to the Conference Center. These donuts are... decadent. Excellent coffee and other snacks as well. A true Seattle original.
