Shoreline Things to Do

The Pine Street stretch from 1st Avenue to 9th Avenue is a major shopping street. Here you will find more major chains than boutiques. Flagship stores such as Macy's (3rd and Pine) and Nordstrom (5th and Pine) and shopping cent... more

Recalling upper-crust New York in the 1940s, El Gaucho is not typical Seattle, but it is excellent. The waiters are tuxedoed. Live piano plays in the background. Candles flicker, shedding light over lots of dark wood. Perfectly... more

Do not let the stuffed buffalo head or the other Wild West paraphernalia fool you. This ain't Texas. The atmosphere in this Capitol Hill neighborhood tavern is warm, casual, even trendy. DJs spin alternative records. Pitchers o... more

Located between downtown and Belltown, this proud, if grimy, temple to loud concerts is beautifully embellished inside and out with carvings. It is the kind of place played by artists on their way up or on their way down. Moore... more

This club is dark and sultry, with pillowed booths and Persian rugs. Richly colored walls and candlelit tables make for a romantic evening. The cuisine at Capitol Club is Mediterranean with emphasis on the flavors of Morocco, G... more

Tucked away in a quaint clapboard house behind a chic little shopping center in the Madison Valley neighborhood east of downtown, Rover's is one of Seattle's most acclaimed restaurants. Thierry Rautureau, the restaurant'... more

Microbrew fans say Redhook Ale Brewery is the place that put Seattle on the beer map. The company outgrew its original Seattle brewery, a converted trolley house and moved to Woodinville in 1994. Brewery tours, include samples... more

Tini Bigs is a spot for the young, trendy crowd that attracts singles looking to meet and greet. The name comes from the trademark over sized martinis, with 27 variations available. The interior is dark wood, with both counter... more

Tom Douglas operates three of the most popular restaurants in the city: Dahlia Lounge, Etta's Seafood and Palace Kitchen, opened in March 1996. Locals swarm to this dimly lit spot with its incredible U-shaped bar. Appetizers in... more

This place has two faces and they blend magnificently. By day it's a sunny cafe specializing in complicated and delicious egg dishes. By night, it becomes a smoky lounge showcasing local jazz bands and serving shots. The suprem... more