Tax Day Planner

Updated: March 17, 2008

Whether you got a refund or owe a fortune, find the Seattle spots that fit your new budget on April 17.

On this page:Where to Splurge, Where to Save.

Where to Splurge

  1. 1 3.5 Star Rating: Average Herbfarm Restaurant
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    14590 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA 98072 (map)

    Toast your good fortune during nine sumptuous courses paired with wine at the most extravagant dinner in the Northwest.

  2. 2 Magnotti Design
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    709 Broadway E, Seattle, WA 98102 (map)

    All the celebs are wearing them, now it's your turn. Pick up an oversized cocktail ring, set with the sparkling precious stone of your choice.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Mario's
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    1513 Sixth Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    Fine designers and personalized service will give you an elegant, fresh-off-the-runway edge.

  4. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Seattle Caviar Co
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    2922 E Lake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102 (map)

  5. 5 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Spa Blix
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    213 Yale Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 (map)

    A private entrance, VIP treatment room, towncar service and sushi lunch can supplement your already luxe treatments at this regal spa and salon.

  6. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Tiffany & Co
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    600 Pine St Ste 100, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    An obvious choice for those looking to spend a fortune. With all that one could desire tucked behind three foot thick vault doors, even the key chains are expensive ($125)

  7. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Canlis
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    2576 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 (map)

    Flush with cash? Make a reservation at this upscale Seattle legend, known for its flawless service and inventive Northwest cuisine.

Where to Save

  1. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Gene Juarez Advanced Training
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    1901 Fourth Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    Enjoy a steeply discounted trim or style at this salon's student venue.

  2. 9 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Seattle Deli
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    225 12th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 (map)

    Two bucks will get you one of the best Vietnamese sandwiches in town at this Little Saigon hot spot.

  3. 10 4 Star Rating: Recommended Dick's Drive-In Restaurants
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    115 Broadway E, Seattle, WA 98102 (map)

    Soothe your tax woes with a Deluxe, fries and a shake at this local burger institution.

  4. 11 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Theo Chocolate Inc
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    3400 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

    Chocolate makes everything better, and a tour of this organic, free-trade chocolate factory only costs a few bucks... and includes plenty of samples along the way.

  5. 12 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Nordstrom Rack
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    1601 Second Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    Remember: You can still say you bought it at Nordstrom.

  6. 13 4 Star Rating: Recommended McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Seattle
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    1103 First Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    Get some much-needed relief on tax day with $10.40 dinner deals and special cocktails with names like "In the Black" and "In the Red."

  7. 14 4 Star Rating: Recommended Pho Hoa Vietnamese Restaurant
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    4732 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118 (map)

    An easy way to save some scratch is to share, and nothing is better for that than a big bowl of Pho'. With a price tag you can afford after shelling out the dough to Uncle Sam (about $8 for a large) this is certain to fill you up on the cheap.