• Downtown Guide

    Editor Picks: Downtown

    New Year's Eve Planner

    by Chelsea Lin

    It may be nearly impossible for actual events on NYE to meet those sky-high expectations--chances are Mr. Right won't be single and drinking in the same dive… more

  • Editor Picks: Downtown

    Holiday Gift Guide

    by Chelsea Lin

    Just because you didn't score all (or any) of your holiday gifts on Black Friday doesn't mean you're doomed--we've put together a list of top Seattle spots to… more

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    Seattle Holiday Events Planner 2009

    by Don Rauf

    As the holiday season approaches this year, many Seattleites are wondering if the city will turn into the sort of surprise winter wonderland we got last year.… more

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    Shopping on a Budget

    by Chelsea Lin

    Despite what those fashion mags tell us, a house full of chic clothing and contemporary furnishings doesn't have to mean an empty wallet. Everyone's tightening… more

  • Editor Picks: Downtown

    Where to Throw a Party in Seattle

    by Chelsea Lin

    With unpredictable guests, complicated food preparations and next-day cleanup, throwing a party--especially the fun boozy kind--is frequently more trouble than… more

  • Editor Picks: Downtown

    Seattle First-Date Planner

    by Don Rauf

    First dates can either bring a euphoric rush of romance or a silent desperate wishing for the whole thing to be over. The key is to go places and do things… more

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    5 to Try: Martini Bars

    by Chelsea Lin

    It used to be that a martini simply referred to the combination of gin and vermouth, a beverage made for serious drinkers (or, rather, drinkers who took… more

  • Editor Picks: Downtown

    Seattle's Best Classic Cocktails

    by Don Rauf

    Seattle may still be more of a microbrew town than a cocktail city, but a growing number of establishments are turning their attention to sophisticated… more

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    5 to Try: Wine Bars

    by Whitney Ricketts

    Need an alternative to your usual gin and tonic? Go low-key at one Seattle's newest crop of wine bars--they're more mellow than other after-work watering holes… more

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    5 to Try: Seattle Sports Bars

    by Whitney Ricketts

    A good sports bar used to be one with a TV big enough to tell the teams apart; now they need 42" or bigger flatscreens on every wall streaming basketball,… more

People in Downtown Are Saying…

Local Lists

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5 places that make Seattle Seattle.
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Belltown's Best Bars
Posted by jooz - on November 02, 2009
There are so many to choose from these days, here are the one's I frequent...frequently
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MicroBrew Bars
Posted by DasCoug - on October 29, 2009
My list of favorite bars where you can find great microbrews in the Seattle and Tacoma area. I could go on with another 30 but this is a good start.

Just Reviewed

2 Star Rating: Below Average Blah. Wouldn't recommend at all.
Posted by hugo11 15 hours ago
Review of Brasa : Not a great experience at all. After we ordered, we spent 15 - 20 minutes sitting there with no wine, no bread. First plates arrived in about an hour and second plates maybe 45 minutes later. We were sitting at…more
2 Star Rating: Below Average One would expect better for being in the heart of downtown!
Posted by getfuzzygurl 11 hours ago
Review of Mexico Cantina Y Veracruz : dined at Mexico Cantina in Pacific Place last Friday night (Dec 4th), along with my husband and two friends. We arrived at Mexico at 7:20 pm and were told by the two hostesses that there was a 30 minute wait.…more
1 Star Rating: Poor Avoid at all costs!
Posted by navallar on December 03, 2009
Review of Ghengis Khan Restaurant : After watching the Pacquiao fight, a buddy and I found this restaurant. Upon entering, we were greeted by loud noise and bass filled room. Apparently, this restaurant is situated in front of a night club, so the…more

Top Reviewers

17 reviews

Top Reviewer: jooz
Last reviewed Salon Joseph on December 02, 2009
“My wife loves this place!”
My wife goes here, and loves it, she looks great (and this is a woman that always seems to have a new haircut). It seems very affordable too according to our bank statements (which is…more

10 reviews 1 rated helpful

Top Reviewer: CSMobileUser
Last reviewed Shang Hi Restaurant13 hours ago
“The best”
my fav place to eat drive 15 miles to get the worth it won't go anywere else portions are huge love leftovers

5 reviews

Top Reviewer: Chelsea Lin
Last reviewed The Corner on December 01, 2009
“Citysearch Editorial Review”
As simple and straightforward in concept as it is in name, this, this narrow corner café from the owners of Weird Fish two doors down is a casual hangout for Missionites who can't brook…more