Hello. I'm going to be in Seattle for a few days next week. Anyone have any must sees I should check out? Restaurant recommendations? I'm also a beer snob so good brew pubs or brewery info. would also be awesome.
Thanks for any help.
Just so you know, on LL not very many people read FanShots
I would suggest also asking this question in the Off Topic thread, where it will get more visibility and answers.
As a Portlander, I’m inclined to say there are no good brew pubs in Seattle, but I know that’s wrong – are you staying downtown? The Pike Brewery is at the end of Pike Place Market, and they do some good brews, as does Elysian on Capitol Hill.
the following are, in my humble opinion the best places in Portland to have breakfast and a breakfast cocktail in Portland. The Cricket (32nd ish and Belmont), Jam (22nd and Hawthorne), Gravy (On Mississippi in North Portland). Also, Voodoo Donuts off of 3rd ave is a must after lots of beer.
Oh, Apizza Scholls off of 47th and Hawthorne is the best pizza in town.
Also, The Horse Brass Pub off of 46th and Belmont is one of the best pubs in town.
We're going to be there on Thursday so hopefully it's not too bad of a wait.
I just showed my traveling buddy pictures of their chicken fried steak plate. It’s definitely going to be our breakfast stop that day. Thanks for the tip, much appreciated.
Don't forget to stick around for some fish throwing.
It seems retarded and pedestrian, but it’s actually kind of cool to me. Certainly an unnecessary side-show flair to fish mongering, but if you can’t have fun at your job, don’t do it.
When I lived downtown I absolutely loathed that mob. They made it impossible to get around when I was trying to shop at the market.
I should point out that if you do actually want to buy fish to ship home, or just have some really good chowder, I’d skip the fish hurlers and go across the street to Jack’s. They’re just as good without the huge side show. They smoke a pretty mean salmon too.
For other eats in Seattle, I’d try to make it over to Salumi run by Mario Batali’s family. Best cured pig anywhere and nothing beats breaking in to a Top Pot Donut at 4am for a maple bar after a hard night of drinking.
There are places worth checking out in every part of town, so that’d certainly help in terms of suggestions.
Also, Brouwer’s is impressive but Uber is the best beer bar in town. They don’t have as many taps as Brouwer’s but the selection is always fantastic and they have a pretty tremendous bottle list. The atmosphere is far better and they’ve got take out menus for all of the places in the neighborhood, which can make for a fun night. Also it’s not in Fremont, which is a plus.
The Pike Brewing brewpub is a nice spot in that case.
The beer isn’t amazing but it’s good and the food is quite good as well. Also the Seattle Art Museum has a restaurant called Taste which is criminally underrated that’s close by as well.
And though I am in the minority, I think the Sculpture Park is awesome and makes for a great afternoon stroll.
If you go to Pike Place look for the wall covered in gum.
It should be down some stairs next to where the fish tossers are. It’s the most random thing I’ve seen.
As for bars and places to party, Seattle is kinda expensive so I don’t go there, at least for me since I’m a college kid. University District has a lot of college kids and bars if that’s your scene. Capitol Hill has some pretty cool bars and won’t charge you 8 dollars for a rum and coke like some of the bars in Seattle.
If you like sushi umi sake house has some good happy hour specials. Bubble tea in Seattle is also really good. There’s also a hard rock cafe near by. Their drink specials are super expensive tho, you get to keep the cup but still. The Crocodile in Seattle is a pretty well know live music place, I haven’t been there my self do I don’t really know how good the music is.
The EMP is pretty cool and depending on the exhibit the Seattle Art Museum is cool. There’s also a IMAX theatre in Seattle as well.
Going to the top of the Space Needle is pretty cool, and there’s also Columbia Center (formerly Bank of America Tower) but it’s got less of a panoramic view
Just so you know, on LL not very many people read FanShots
I would suggest also asking this question in the Off Topic thread, where it will get more visibility and answers.
As a Portlander, I’m inclined to say there are no good brew pubs in Seattle, but I know that’s wrong – are you staying downtown? The Pike Brewery is at the end of Pike Place Market, and they do some good brews, as does Elysian on Capitol Hill.
pdb - January 6, 2011
Thanks for the help man.
I’m actually going to be in Portland for day next week as well. Is it a pretty cool city?
We’re also staying about a block from pikes place so I’ll definitely check out the Pike Brewery.
RexTookMyStash - January 6, 2011
This might be able to help you out a bit re: Seattle
http://www.lookoutlanding.com/section/safeco
As for Portland, where will you be, and what will you want to do?
Jeff Sullivan - January 6, 2011
I'm going to be in downtown Portland I assume, right off the 5.
Pretty much; party, drink, and eat.
RexTookMyStash - January 6, 2011
A day in Portland is limiting
but I can’t recommend enough having a meal at Deschutes and having a beer or three at Bailey’s. Will be within walking distance.
Jeff Sullivan - January 6, 2011
Thanks man. Deschutes is on our official itinerary now.
RexTookMyStash - January 6, 2011
They should still have The Abyss on tap next week
Get some.
pdb - January 6, 2011
Oh and Black Butte XXII
pdb - January 6, 2011
As opposed to normal Black Butte (which I love)?
Rachmaninoff - January 6, 2011
Yep
They release a special limited edition Black Butte every year.
pdb - January 6, 2011
This sounds like the best thing ever.
JAH - January 6, 2011
If you like porters it's apparently quite good
I get all my porter/stout info from my wife as I generally don’t like them that much.
pdb - January 7, 2011
Honestly, the favorite beers of my entire trip were
Black butte XXll and The Abyss.
They both had incredibly complex finishes. And we got pretty trashed from them too.
RexTookMyStash - January 16, 2011
I hope so, I was just reading about The Abyss on their website.
RexTookMyStash - January 6, 2011
Montage. Go to Montage.
Get the mac and cheese (there are 4 or 5 different kinds). If you’re there on Monday or Tuesday it’s half price bottles of wine.
moyerLIVES - January 6, 2011
Absolutely yes
Montage is great.
pdb - January 6, 2011
It's also greatly difficult to find if you're not with a local.
But well worth it.
CMC_Stags - January 6, 2011
I'm a local and I still don't know how I got there
Jeff Sullivan - January 6, 2011
Try it in broad daylight once, it's much easier and creates a muscle memory for going back at night!
pdb - January 6, 2011
I seem to recall getting there by walking across a bridge and hiking around some warehouses at 2 in the morning
Jeff Sullivan - January 6, 2011
Do you really count as a local?
How long has it been since you left Padre land?
CMC_Stags - January 6, 2011
I don't not count as a local
Jeff Sullivan - January 6, 2011
Am I going to get my ass kicked if I wear my Angels hat around town?
RexTookMyStash - January 6, 2011
Nope.
There are a ton of SoCal imports up here.
We treat Angel fans much better than they treat us…
CMC_Stags - January 6, 2011
Portland is not a sports town as such unless you're a Duck or Beaver
honestly, nobody will notice or care what hat you’re wearing.
pdb - January 6, 2011
That sounds refreshing actually.
I got berated by Giants fans on a weekly basis.
RexTookMyStash - January 6, 2011
BLAZERS! ARGH!
\o o///
joof - January 6, 2011
But yeah, we're nice around here.
joof - January 6, 2011
My 3 point goggles broke =(
\o o///
joof - January 6, 2011
I forget about the Blazers because I don't really care about basketball
but yep, they’re a thing too.
pdb - January 6, 2011
Half priced wine?
Sign me up.
RexTookMyStash - January 6, 2011
After checking out Montage's website it's a go.
I’m going to order a few Ex-Husbands. 5 bucks for a shot and a beer. can’t go wrong.
RexTookMyStash - January 6, 2011
For Breakfast ...
the following are, in my humble opinion the best places in Portland to have breakfast and a breakfast cocktail in Portland. The Cricket (32nd ish and Belmont), Jam (22nd and Hawthorne), Gravy (On Mississippi in North Portland). Also, Voodoo Donuts off of 3rd ave is a must after lots of beer.
Oh, Apizza Scholls off of 47th and Hawthorne is the best pizza in town.
Also, The Horse Brass Pub off of 46th and Belmont is one of the best pubs in town.
JaaronGriffeyJr - January 7, 2011
The only problem with Gravy is the 37 hour wait for a table
but if you go during the week it’s usually not too bad, and the food is stellar.
I must be the anti-Portlander and say “ehhhhhh” to Voodoo Doughnuts – they’re fine, but not worth waiting in those ridiculous lines for.
pdb - January 7, 2011
I usually walk away from restaurants after the 36th hour.
RexTookMyStash - January 7, 2011
Gravy is a phenomenal place for breakfast and worth the wait once
but usually I’m not one to wait more than 20 min if I can avoid it.
pdb - January 7, 2011
We're going to be there on Thursday so hopefully it's not too bad of a wait.
I just showed my traveling buddy pictures of their chicken fried steak plate. It’s definitely going to be our breakfast stop that day. Thanks for the tip, much appreciated.
RexTookMyStash - January 7, 2011
Don't forget to stick around for some fish throwing.
It seems retarded and pedestrian, but it’s actually kind of cool to me. Certainly an unnecessary side-show flair to fish mongering, but if you can’t have fun at your job, don’t do it.
The Typical Idiot Fan - January 6, 2011
When I lived downtown I absolutely loathed that mob. They made it impossible to get around when I was trying to shop at the market.
I should point out that if you do actually want to buy fish to ship home, or just have some really good chowder, I’d skip the fish hurlers and go across the street to Jack’s. They’re just as good without the huge side show. They smoke a pretty mean salmon too.
For other eats in Seattle, I’d try to make it over to Salumi run by Mario Batali’s family. Best cured pig anywhere and nothing beats breaking in to a Top Pot Donut at 4am for a maple bar after a hard night of drinking.
Drew_D - January 6, 2011
I'm thinking golden tate thought the same thing.
The kid makes millions of dollars and he’s going to steal a doughnut?
LeftArrow2 - January 11, 2011
I don't know, Fanshots are the LL user content that I read the most. I think this is a good place of an inquiry of this nature
There are also many site regulars who do not read the off topic threads.
Poochie - January 6, 2011
Brouwer's Care in Fremont has an amazing selection.
64 Beers on Draft, over 300 bottles.
Ballard Erik - January 6, 2011
Whoops, Cafe not Care.
Ballard Erik - January 6, 2011
Thanks! It's going on our list.
RexTookMyStash - January 6, 2011
Go in the nid-late afternoon if possible.
It gets packed after 5 and let’s just say that the crowd is…not to everyone’s liking.
Aaron Campeau - January 6, 2011
This may be old
but this was a thread from a few years back. I’m sure it has some useful information in it still.
marinerschas2 - January 6, 2011
checking it out.
Thanks!
RexTookMyStash - January 6, 2011
I love threads from 2007
Robert - January 6, 2011
Go to Beth's cafe and get an omelette.
lmeyer40 - January 6, 2011
I had a chili omelette there.
I kinda figured a 12 egg omelette would be big but man I have no idea why I thought I could eat it on my own.
LeftArrow2 - January 11, 2011
Where are you staying?
There are places worth checking out in every part of town, so that’d certainly help in terms of suggestions.
Also, Brouwer’s is impressive but Uber is the best beer bar in town. They don’t have as many taps as Brouwer’s but the selection is always fantastic and they have a pretty tremendous bottle list. The atmosphere is far better and they’ve got take out menus for all of the places in the neighborhood, which can make for a fun night. Also it’s not in Fremont, which is a plus.
Aaron Campeau - January 7, 2011
We're staying a few blocks from Pikes Place.
RexTookMyStash - January 7, 2011
FYI, if you want to blend in a little better, it's known as Pike Place.
Eyebrows - January 7, 2011 via mobile
I realized I had been away from Seattle too long when I went to Starbucks a few days ago and ordered a "Pikes Peak"
The barista just stared at me
Corco - January 7, 2011
It would have been funny had the barista brought you a small conical pile of dirt on a plate
pdb - January 8, 2011
The Pike Brewing brewpub is a nice spot in that case.
The beer isn’t amazing but it’s good and the food is quite good as well. Also the Seattle Art Museum has a restaurant called Taste which is criminally underrated that’s close by as well.
And though I am in the minority, I think the Sculpture Park is awesome and makes for a great afternoon stroll.
Aaron Campeau - January 8, 2011
Pike Brewing has some game.
Their IPA has a nice hoppy start and a rosy finish. I miss it dearly.
SeattExPat - January 10, 2011
The sculpture garden on the north end of the downtown waterfront has some very good pieces
if youre into contemporary art. Or even if youre not. I was impressed with what they put together.
Bearskin Rugburn - January 10, 2011
If you go to Pike Place look for the wall covered in gum.
It should be down some stairs next to where the fish tossers are. It’s the most random thing I’ve seen.
As for bars and places to party, Seattle is kinda expensive so I don’t go there, at least for me since I’m a college kid. University District has a lot of college kids and bars if that’s your scene. Capitol Hill has some pretty cool bars and won’t charge you 8 dollars for a rum and coke like some of the bars in Seattle.
If you like sushi umi sake house has some good happy hour specials. Bubble tea in Seattle is also really good. There’s also a hard rock cafe near by. Their drink specials are super expensive tho, you get to keep the cup but still. The Crocodile in Seattle is a pretty well know live music place, I haven’t been there my self do I don’t really know how good the music is.
The EMP is pretty cool and depending on the exhibit the Seattle Art Museum is cool. There’s also a IMAX theatre in Seattle as well.
Going to the top of the Space Needle is pretty cool, and there’s also Columbia Center (formerly Bank of America Tower) but it’s got less of a panoramic view
LeftArrow2 - January 11, 2011
Hey LeftArrow, why does your arrow point right?
thehemogoblin - January 11, 2011
The Columbia Tower has the best views in the whole city for a fraction of the price of the Space Needle
pdb - January 11, 2011
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