Seattle city guide
Neighborhoods: Capitol Hill
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Coffee Shops & Cafes Restaurants Amazon Campus Ballard Capitol Hill Denny Regrade
Every city has its hallowed doughnut institutions but this one is a step above any other doughnut shop. The selection of filled doughnuts here is something you must try. Get here early though as they disappear fast!
Location: 1020 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98122
Bateau & Bar Melusine
Restaurants Capitol Hill
Large slabs of beef can be spied through the window of this powerhouse of steak awesomeness. Rene did not disappoint when she unleashed Bateau upon Seattle a few years back. Bateau now offers a tasting menu as well which is well worth it. Some of the best craft cocktails in th city can be had here as well. Bar Melusine is quite reminiscent of the Walrus and the Carpenter. Most dishes are raw or served chilled even if cooked. The usual fine craft cocktails found at every Erickson establishment and some subtle stylish decor.
Location: 1060 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98109
Adana
Restaurants Capitol Hill
This handsome locale serves Japanese comfort food, tasting menus & a wide array of whiskeys.
Location: 1449 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122
Plum Bistro
Restaurants Capitol Hill
Organic, sustainable vegan dishes featuring seitan & tofu in an industrial-chic space.
Location: 1429 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
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Tacos Chukis
Restaurants Capitol Hill
No-frills pick for counter-serve Mexican street food, including tacos, quesadillas & burritos.
Location: 219 Broadway E, Seattle, WA 98102
Coastal Kitchen
Restaurants Capitol Hill
Bright eatery with an American menu ranging from breakfast classics to Cajun twists on seafood fare.
Location: 429 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
Monsoon
Restaurants Capitol Hill
Stylish Vietnamese eatery offering contemporary dishes, such as its signature clay-pot catfish.
Location: 615 19th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
Momiji
Restaurants Capitol Hill
Stylish Japanese restaurant for sushi & upscale cocktails in a serene space with a Kyoto courtyard.
Location: 1522 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Fogon
Restaurants Capitol Hill
Vibrant, informal, family-owned Mexican cantina with homemade corn tortillas & tequila cocktails.
Location: 600 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122
Taylor Shellfish Raw Bars
Restaurants Capitol Hill Lower Queen Anne Pioneer Square
Taylor Shellfish is the largest shellfish producer in North America. Many of the oysters you find in Seattle's finest restaurants are grown by Taylor. Interaction 19 executive producer Bram Wessel buys oyster seed from Taylor during their annual seed sale for his personal oyster farm on Hood Canal. Taylor features an array of upscale local spots where you can try their Totten Virginicas or Fat Bastards, and it you're there on the right day, you might find the elusive Olympia oyster, the only variety native to Puget Sound. Also teriffic clams, and Dungeness crab. Locations in the Melrose Market between Pike and Pine, and lower Queen Anne are the closest to the conferce. This is the true fresh Seattle seafood experience.
Location: 410 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104
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Marjorie
Restaurants Capitol Hill
Modern design & handcrafted decor set the stage for eclectic comfort fare from around the world.
Location: 1412 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98122
Lil Woody’s
Restaurants Capitol Hill
Burgers in many combos plus homemade shakes served in a rustic yet lively space that's open late.
Location: 1211 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101
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Oddfellows Cafe & Bar
Restaurants Capitol Hill Downtown
Linda Derchang's stylish American eatery is perhaps Seattle's best option for a light lunch. (You know, the French kind, which includes maybe a glass or three of wine?) Oddfellows is right next door to Elliott Bay Books (inside of which you'll find "Little Oddfellows" and offers a variety of seasonal fare & craft drinks to a bustling crowd. Once again, nobody captures that special Seattle flavor of laid-back sophistication quite like Ms. Linda.
Location: 1525 10th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Glo’s Cafe
Restaurants Capitol Hill
Homey diner with all-day breakfasts & late-night weekend hours, known for its eggs Benedict.
Location: 1621 E Olive Way, Seattle, WA 98102
8oz Burger Bar
Restaurants Capitol Hill
Upscale burger joint offering all-natural burgers & craft cocktails amid cowboy-themed decor.
Location: 1401 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
Starbucks Reserve
Coffee Shops & Cafes Capitol Hill
A unique Starbucks experience showcasing an ever-evolving menu of coffee, cocktails, and food.
Location: 1124 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101
Caffe Vita
Coffee Shops & Cafes Capitol Hill
Pacific Northwest chain serving house-roasted coffee in hip, relaxed surroundings.
Location: 1005 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122
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Ada’s Technical Books & Cafe
Coffee Shops & Cafes Capitol Hill
Bright, airy cafe inside a self-described "geeky" bookstore offering light, health-conscious fare.
Location: 425 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
Espresso Vivace Alley 24
Coffee Shops & Cafes Capitol Hill Denny Regrade
Baristas prepare smooth espresso & lattes topped with foam art in an industrial-chic space.
Location: 227 Yale Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Kaladi Brothers
Coffee Shops & Cafes Capitol Hill
Alaskan born, dog friendly coffee roaster that recently moved into a beautiful new space.
Location: 517 E Pike St Ste C, Seattle, WA 98122
Analog Coffee
Coffee Shops & Cafes Capitol Hill
Comfy neighborhood coffeehouse with a nautical feel offering a pour-over menu & cold brew on tap.
Location: 235 Summit Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
Victrola Coffee
Coffee Shops & Cafes Capitol Hill
Relaxed coffeehouse with vintage decor offering global coffees, weekly tastings & pastries.
Location: 310 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122
Optimism Brewing
Drinks & Late Night Capitol Hill
Industrial-chic, dog friendly brewery serving unique beers, featuring rotating eats from local food trucks.
Location: 1158 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
Capitol Cider
Drinks & Late Night Capitol Hill
Bi-level tavern with a vintage vibe, numerous hard ciders on tap, a gluten-free menu & games.
Location: 818 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122
Unicorn
Drinks & Late Night Capitol Hill
Corn dogs meet cocktails at this carnival-themed bar with arcades & a stage downstairs.
Location: 1118 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122
Madison Pub
Drinks & Late Night Capitol Hill
Relaxed, gay sports bar offering beer & cocktails, plus TV sports, pool, darts & a jukebox.
Location: 1315 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98122
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Montana
Drinks & Late Night Capitol Hill
Western-themed, gay-friendly dive bar with cocktails on tap & craft beers served in log-lined environs.
Location: 1506 E Olive Way, Seattle, WA 98122
Revolver
Drinks & Late Night Capitol Hill
Friendly neighborhood beer bar that serves up vinyl platters and pub grub with it's small but well-curated selection of ciders and ales.
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Rachel’s Ginger Beer
Drinks & Late Night Capitol Hill
Handcrafted ginger beer in a range of flavors is on tap at this buzzy soda/cocktail spot.
Location: 1610 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Canon
Drinks & Late Night Capitol Hill
Snug bar serving aged spirits, bespoke drinks, global bites & more in a retro, bottle-adorned space.
Location: 928 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Knee High Stocking Co.
Drinks & Late Night Capitol Hill
Speakeasy-themed bar in an unmarked space offering small plates & a lengthy cocktail lineup.
Location: 1356 E Olive Way, Seattle, WA 98122
Tavern Law
Drinks & Late Night Capitol Hill
High-end vintage cocktails & American fare in a dark, sophisticated space. (Shhh, rumor has it there's a Speakeasy somewhere on the premises.)
Location: 1406 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
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Linda’s Tavern
Drinks & Late Night Capitol Hill
When OG Seattle scenester Linda Derschang decided in the early '90's to expand beyond her Basic clothing line, she decided to call her first eating and drinking establishment, well, "Linda's." Featuring local craft brews, comfort food, and backwoods vintage northwest kitschy decor, Linda's quickly became THE preferred habitat for the grungerati. She added a cool enclosed and partially covered patio, and it's become a Seattle intitutionj, serving both late night drinks & hangover-curing brunch.
Location: 707 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122
Garage Billiards
Drinks & Late Night Capitol Hill
20 bowling lanes, 25 pool tables, 6 bars & a pub grub menu in a retro-themed, circa-1928 building.
Location: 1130 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
The Raygun Lounge
Drinks & Late Night Capitol Hill
This lively hangout with beer & bar eats features tables for board, role-playing & card games.
Location: 501 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122
Cha Cha Lounge
Drinks & Late Night Capitol Hill
A divey oasis-cum-basement cantina bathed in red light. It's a great place to lose yourself in conversation, or in the gaze of someone nice.
Location: 1013 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122
The Pine Box
Drinks & Late Night Capitol Hill
Outstanding selection of craft beers on tap & New American comfort fare housed in a former mortuary with cathedral ceilings. Totally not creepy!
Location: 1600 Melrose Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
The Runaway
Drinks & Late Night Capitol Hill
Divey, chill, brick-clad spot with colorful orb lighting serves tap beer & cocktails attached to Neumos.
Location: 1425 10th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Monster Dogs
Drinks & Late Night Capitol Hill
An iconic, cream cheese-smothered late night staple, these delicious dogs are unique to Seattle.
Location: E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122
IxD19 Team Favorite
Dicks Drive-In
Drinks & Late Night Restaurants Capitol Hill
Emmet Watson, when asked how to make Seattle better, used to say "put it back!" Dicks is a slice of old Seattle that never left. Going strong since the 1950's, your parents used to call it "Ricardo's Club 19" after the 19 cent Dick's Deluxe. You can still get a Deluxe and fries, for cheap, and it makes a delightful fourthmeal after you've been out... carousing and carrying on. The closest one to the Conference Center is in Capitol Hill and was immortalized in Sir Mix-a-lot's hip hop classic "Posse's on Broadway." Others are in Wallingford, lower Queen Anne, and Lake City.
Location: 115 Broadway E, Seattle, WA 98102
Lost Lake Cafe
Drinks & Late Night Capitol Hill
24-hour spot draws a hip crowd with its American diner fare, happy hour & mid-century modern decor.
Location: 1505 10th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Chop Suey
Drinks & Late Night Capitol Hill
Not content with ruling the comfort bar scene, Linda Derschang brought her flawless theme-driven aesthetic, this time bedecked in tawdry-chic red retro Asian accents to Seattle's already saturated club scene. Linda has since sold her interest in Chop Suey, but it's still going strong, featuring nightly features a diverse lineup of anything from hip-hop to alt-rock and legendary DH sets.
Location: 1325 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98122
Neumos
Drinks & Late Night Capitol Hill
Formerly the legendary 90's rock club Moe, Neumos is the most prolific venue for new and independent music in Seattle. It's right in the epicenter of the Pike/Pine subsection of Capitol Hill, a major Seattle nightlife hub.
Location: 925 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122
R Place
Drinks & Late Night Capitol Hill
Multilevel gay entertainment center with dancing, bars & pool plus events such as cabaret & karaoke.
Location: 619 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122
The Pony
Drinks & Late Night Capitol Hill
Off the chain gay bar where the drinks are strong and mischief is guaranteed.
IxD19 Team Favorite
RockBox
Drinks & Late Night Capitol Hill
Seattle's premiere Karaoke spot. Almost guaranteed there will be some kind of IxDA Karaoke event here. Check Slack for details.
Bar Ferdinand
Coffee Shops & Cafes Drinks & Late Night Restaurants Capitol Hill
Another natural wine bar, this one owned by Matt Dillon with wine curated by sometime sommelier Marc Papineau. Located in one of Seattle's most well-curated food & drink complexes, Capitol Hill's Chophouse Row.
Footprint Wine Tap
Drinks & Late Night Capitol Hill
Brand new, sustainably-focused keg wine tap, featuring flights of local wines and small bites.
Location: 1222 E Madison St suite c, Seattle, WA 98122
Elliott Bay Book Company
Culture & Landmarks Capitol Hill
Full-service, multilevel bookstore staple founded in 1973 with frequent author readings & events.
Location: 1521 10th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Jimi Hendrix Statue
Culture & Landmarks Capitol Hill
Frozen in bronze, rocking for eternity, it's an iconic representation of one of Seattle's favorite sons.
Location: 1604 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
Brandon Lee & Bruce Lee’s Grave Site
Culture & Landmarks Capitol Hill
The resting place of this legendary film star & his father receives daily visitors from around the world.
Location: 1554 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
IxD19 Team Favorite
Terra Plata
Restaurants Capitol Hill
If the IxDA Board likes it, that should be a good steer. Pike/Pine's Terra Plata is one of Seattle's best examples of commitment to sourcing ingredients from the rich culture of local growers & artisan producers who practice organic, sustainable farming. Everything is fresh, in season, and you can feel great about eating it. Also features one of the better lists of organic and sustainably produced wines in town, curated for pairing (Domaine Tempier, yum!)
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Cafe Flora
Restaurants Capitol Hill Central
Cafe Flora is Seattle's original hi-art vegetarian dining experience. Nestled in the leafy Madison Valley on the far slope of Capitol Hill it's a favorite of Interaction 19 Co-Chair Suya Vanka. Chez Panisse like artistry.
