Neighborhood Guide: Belltown

Updated: January 25, 2004

From artful sushi to designer cocktails, discover the best of Seattle's trendy Belltown.

On this page:Dining, Drinking, Happy Hour.

Dining

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Marrakesh
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    2334 Second Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

    Exit the streets of Belltown and enter a true Moroccan dining experience.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Queen City Grill
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    2201 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

  3. 3 3.5 Star Rating: Average Lampreia
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    2400 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Restaurant Zoe
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    2137 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

    Simple surroundings keep the focus on flavor in the heart of Belltown.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Marco's Supper Club
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    2510 First Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

    Experience an urban joy in Belltown

  6. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Black Bottle
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    2600 First Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

    This popular Belltown "gastro pub" serves appetizing cheap plates and a wide variety of wines and cocktails in a low key, SoHo-like setting.

  7. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Wasabi Bistro Japanese & Sushi
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    2311 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

    New-wave Belltown sushi for the raw-fish wary.

Drinking

  1. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Rendezvous
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    2322 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

  2. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Rob Roy
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    2332 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

    Belltown lounge has the climate, credentials and cocktails to lure movers and shakers.

  3. 10 3.5 Star Rating: Average Lava Lounge
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    2226 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

  4. 11 3.5 Star Rating: Average Twilight Martini Lounge
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    2125 Western Ave - Lobby Bar, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

  5. 12 3.5 Star Rating: Average The Whisky Bar
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    2000 Second Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

    Loud music, cheap drinks and a diverse Belltown crowd frequent this popular Seattle watering hole.

  6. 13 3.5 Star Rating: Average Twist Restaurant & Lounge
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    2313 First Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

    A dressed-up crowd packs into this happening Belltown nightspot for infused vodka and a lively singles scene.

Happy Hour

  1. 14 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Umi Sake House
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    2230 First Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

    Happy hour takes place here multiple times a day and offers great prices on sushi, sake and cocktails.

  2. 15 4 Star Rating: Recommended The Apartment Bistro
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    2226 First Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

    From 4pm to 6pm Monday through Saturday this classy joint offers a long list of $5 appetizers and specialty cocktails.

  3. 16 4 Star Rating: Recommended Marjorie
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    2331 Second Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

    Enjoy plantain chips with guacamole, potent margaritas and mini-pulled pork sandwiches in a leafy outdoor patio setting.

  4. 17 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Cyclops
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    2421 First Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

    Discounted drinks and bar-menu items make this Belltown spot a local favorite.

  5. 18 4 Star Rating: Recommended Cascadia Restaurant
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    2328 First Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

    Famous for their $2 mini-burgers, other high-lights include calamari cones and well-priced signature cocktails.