7 Deadly Sins, Seattle-Style

Updated: November 28, 2007

Have you been feeling sinful lately? We've found 21 (fairly) legal ways to indulge your wicked side.

On this page:Anger, Envy, Gluttony, Greed, Lust, Pride, Sloth.

Anger

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Old Pequliar
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    1722 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107 (map)

    Pasting a photo of your worst enemy on a dartboard might not fly, but there's no reason why you can't imagine their smug face as the bulls-eye.

  2. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Ivan Salverry Mma
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    230 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 (map)

    Release your inner beast as you pound one of the 150-pound 6-foot punching bags, or take someone on in the full-size boxing ring.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Re-bar
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    1114 Howell St, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    Got aggression to spare? Vent it at this local institution's pro-wrestling matches on the first Wednesday of every month.

Envy

  1. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Mario's
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    1513 Sixth Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    As much as we all want to pretend that we don't secretly lust after $2,000 handbags and $4,000 dresses, one trip to this way, way upscale downtown boutique will call anyone's bluff.

  2. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Metropolitan Grill
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    820 Second Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)

    A mere mortal like you will never taste the $225 Millionaire Martini, made with Richard Hennessy Cognac, 150th Anniversary Grand Marnier, fresh sweet and sour, Moet & Candon Brut champagne and a rim of edible 14-karat gold flakes.

  3. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Alibi Room
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    85 Pike St Ste 410, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    You will never be as young, hard-bodied and attractive as the hot, hot clientele of this subterranean club. Get over it.

Gluttony

  1. 7 3.5 Star Rating: Average Salty's on Alki
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    1936 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126 (map)

    This old-school spot's legendary brunch is a smorgasbord of overindulgence: All-you-can-eat omelets, crepes, pasta, eggs, bacon and sausage, waffles, carved meats, pastries, shellfish, crab legs, chocolate fondue and plenty more.

  2. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Wedgwood Broiler
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    8230 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115 (map)

    Eating champions can step up to the 72-ounce steak dinner challenge, where the contestant must finish the steak, tomato juice, soup, salad, fries, bread, ice cream and coffee within an hour or pay for the entire meal.

  3. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Flying Fish
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    2234 First Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

    Make like a robber baron of the Gilded Age and slurp down all the oysters you can handle--the slimy bivalves are only $3/dozen during happy hour.

Greed

  1. 10 4 Star Rating: Recommended Forever 21
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    3000 184th St SW #250, Lynnwood, WA 98037 (map)

    The trendy clothes at this fashion Mecca are cheap, cheap, cheap--hence the hordes of teenage girls scrambling to find their shirt size in three different colors.

  2. 11 3.5 Star Rating: Average Club Hollywood Casino
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    16716 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133 (map)

    Are you feeling lucky? Test your skill at nightly tournaments of blackjack and Texas Hold 'Em, or just try your chances at the tables in this dive-y Aurora casino.

  3. 12 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Emerald Downs
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    2300 Emerald Downs Dr, Auburn, WA 98001 (map)

    Let your heart pound to the rhythm of hooves--you can bet on a good time when you're betting on the ponies.

Lust

  1. 13 3 Star Rating: Average Amber
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    2214 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

    Meet Mr. or Ms. Right Now at this randy watering hole, practically the epicenter of the Belltown singles scene.

  2. 14 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Toys In Babeland
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    707 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122 (map)

    Brush up your sex skills at "Babeland University," the X-rated in-store workshops at this naughty Capitol Hill shop.

  3. 15 4 Star Rating: Recommended Thai Ku
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    5410 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 (map)

    Sample the Yohito, a mojito made with the aphrodisiacal African herb yohimbe--it's rumored to be so strong that the bar only allows one per customer.

Pride

  1. 16 4 Star Rating: Recommended Havana
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    1010 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122 (map)

    Strut your stuff at this see-and-be-seen Capitol Hill hot spot, ignoring the jealous looks from the hipsters and wannabes.

  2. 17 3.5 Star Rating: Average King's Hardware
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    5225 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 (map)

    Show off your awesome Skee-ball skills during weekly Wednesday night tournaments (8pm, signup at 7pm), and win prizes from Sonic Boom records.

  3. 18 3.5 Star Rating: Average die BierStube
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    6106 Roosevelt Way NW, Seattle, WA 98115 (map)

    Become a member of the Stein Club and drink your way to fabulous prizes: 100 liters gets you a personalized beer stein; 500 gets a personalized stool at the bar.

Sloth

  1. 19 3.5 Star Rating: Average Mr Spots Chai House
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    5463 Leary Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 (map)

    The best place in Seattle to take a covert nap, this super-chill coffee shop in Ballard has comfy couches and a calming atmosphere--and great chai when you wake up.

  2. 20 4 Star Rating: Recommended Banya 5
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    217 Ninth Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 (map)

    If unlimited time in the hot tub and steam room doesn't put you to sleep, a trip to the upstairs nap room will.

  3. 21 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Custom Cleaning Inc.
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    19714 Ashworth Ave Nth, Shoreline, WA 98133 (map)

    If you're too lazy (*ahem* slothful) to clean your house, hire this environmentally-friendly, family-owned cleaning company to do it for you.