Food scene
Violet
1734 12th AveGreat, higher-end restaurant. Small setting. Good wine. Make a reservation.
Excellent, high-end Vietnamese food in a great setting. Make a reservation.
115 abantu bendawo batusa
Monsoon Seattle
615 19th Ave EExcellent, high-end Vietnamese food in a great setting. Make a reservation.
Smith
332 15th Ave EGreat, neighborhood gastropub. No reservation required.
Coastal Kitchen
429 15th Ave EGreat spot for brunch or lunch. No reservations accepted.
Victrola Coffee & Art
411 15th Ave EThe best nearby coffee shop.
If you like cookies and ice cream, this is the spot for you. There's usually a bit of a line during summer, but it's worth it.
78 abantu bendawo batusa
Hello Robin
522 19th Ave EIf you like cookies and ice cream, this is the spot for you. There's usually a bit of a line during summer, but it's worth it.
HoneyHole
703 E Pike StMy favorite sandwich shop. Super casual, super good.
Rione XIII
401 15th Ave EGreat Italian food. An Ethan Stowell (Seattle chef) restaurant.