Guidebook for Redmond
Food Scene
Oto Sushi
8105 161st Avenue NortheastFANTASTIC happy hour - till 7! And great sushi!
Three Lions Pub
8115 161st Avenue NortheastTerrific pub food, great ambiance and people! Also a ridiculous happy hour till 7.
Sages Restaurant
15916 NE 83rd StTop shelf Italian food! Closed Sun/Mon.
Boiling Point
610 5th Ave SI live here. It defies description just GO!
65 Café
17026 Avondale WayTerrific Thai food
Wonderful Pho with awesome tea from Janzen tea BY THE POUND I am not kidding.
Pho Hoa Noodle Soup | Redmond
15169 NE 24th StWonderful Pho with awesome tea from Janzen tea BY THE POUND I am not kidding.
Redmond's Bar & Grill
7979 NE Leary Wayburgers on PRETZEL BUN
OK, the food here is unremarkable BUT they have the amazing white cheese dip we all know and love (if you are from the south or east coast). Its a great place to park and work for a few hours - outlet by the mirror in the bar.
Ricardo's Restaurant
4065 Factoria Blvd SE OK, the food here is unremarkable BUT they have the amazing white cheese dip we all know and love (if you are from the south or east coast). Its a great place to park and work for a few hours - outlet by the mirror in the bar.
Everything they cook here is AMAZING. EVERYTHING! They make their own hard alcohol! Seriously, you have to go here if this is your first time. Ask for the cornbread if you sit in the bar - and make sure they bring the syrup! Everyone here is lovely. There are two plugs in the bar for your computer and if I am not at Gregory's I am here, enjoying the unique ambiance.
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Sharps RoastHouse
18427 International BlvdEverything they cook here is AMAZING. EVERYTHING! They make their own hard alcohol! Seriously, you have to go here if this is your first time. Ask for the cornbread if you sit in the bar - and make sure they bring the syrup! Everyone here is lovely. There are two plugs in the bar for your computer and if I am not at Gregory's I am here, enjoying the unique ambiance.
Before I even moved to Seattle I started hunting for the best Ethiopian restaurant. I stopped when I got here. Its been my favorite cuisine for about 30 years, I have a favorite Ethiopian in many cities. Queen Sheba is is right up there. Its everything a night out in Seattle needs to start with - it's right in the heart of Seattle so you go everywhere from there.
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Queen Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant
916 E John StBefore I even moved to Seattle I started hunting for the best Ethiopian restaurant. I stopped when I got here. Its been my favorite cuisine for about 30 years, I have a favorite Ethiopian in many cities. Queen Sheba is is right up there. Its everything a night out in Seattle needs to start with - it's right in the heart of Seattle so you go everywhere from there.
Writing this as I work on my laptop here. The nicest clientele and staff, ever. This local diner offers a surprisingly diverse menu with better than expected food. Very easy on the budget. Outlet in the corner both - extension cord. The wait staff will chat with you and so will the patrons! Great breakfast - but not on Mon/Tues no matter what Yelp says.
Ulysses' Restaurant
16360 42nd Ave SWriting this as I work on my laptop here. The nicest clientele and staff, ever. This local diner offers a surprisingly diverse menu with better than expected food. Very easy on the budget. Outlet in the corner both - extension cord. The wait staff will chat with you and so will the patrons! Great breakfast - but not on Mon/Tues no matter what Yelp says.
Entertainment & Activities
waaaay overpriced on the weekends, but during the week reserve one of the orange recliners. Trust me - its like being on the best airplane ever. you get wait staff at your chair. full bar. the portobello sliders are WONDERFUL! also the truffle fries.
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IPIC - Redmond
7330 164th Ave NEwaaaay overpriced on the weekends, but during the week reserve one of the orange recliners. Trust me - its like being on the best airplane ever. you get wait staff at your chair. full bar. the portobello sliders are WONDERFUL! also the truffle fries.
Booze and film - what a great combination! Unlike the other options, this one is $5 for current films on the big screen! WINNING! Family run, nice people to chat with!
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Crest Cinema Center
5001 16505 5th Ave NEBooze and film - what a great combination! Unlike the other options, this one is $5 for current films on the big screen! WINNING! Family run, nice people to chat with!
Parks & Nature
Very Very cute, with adorable cabins - tranquil in the heart of the city.
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Anderson Park
7802 168th Ave NEVery Very cute, with adorable cabins - tranquil in the heart of the city.
Shopping
Redmond Town Center
7525 166th Ave NEDrinks & Nightlife
My home away from home. I work in the bar (plugs in the windows for the laptop) until they start karaoke at 9pm, Wed-Sat. The best staff and regulars. Food prices are in line with the area but many dishes are made from scratch and yummy. The Garden Pomodoro (extra vegetables), calamari or (if you are feeling really decadent) the artichoke dip are my fave!
Gregory's Bar & Grill
18220 International BlvdMy home away from home. I work in the bar (plugs in the windows for the laptop) until they start karaoke at 9pm, Wed-Sat. The best staff and regulars. Food prices are in line with the area but many dishes are made from scratch and yummy. The Garden Pomodoro (extra vegetables), calamari or (if you are feeling really decadent) the artichoke dip are my fave!
BURLESQUE! I can't even begin to start with this place. Right in the heart of Pike Place, it's a secret taste of Paris. The Burlesque is second to none in this tiny venue that makes you feel like one of a chosen few. The house drinks are something your tongue has missed all it's life and the food is terrific - get the mac and cheese (no, I' really not kidding) and the beignets, and settle in for an evening you won't forget. TIP: go on Thursday, the early show. Great parking and no crowd.
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Can Can Culinary Cabaret
95 Pine StBURLESQUE! I can't even begin to start with this place. Right in the heart of Pike Place, it's a secret taste of Paris. The Burlesque is second to none in this tiny venue that makes you feel like one of a chosen few. The house drinks are something your tongue has missed all it's life and the food is terrific - get the mac and cheese (no, I' really not kidding) and the beignets, and settle in for an evening you won't forget. TIP: go on Thursday, the early show. Great parking and no crowd.
This is a nice local place with ample plugs for working on your laptop while you enjoy some tasty brews. Lots of card and board games, and a great local crowd. Unique food that hits the right balance between fru fru and bar food.
Bushnell Craft Brewing Company
This is a nice local place with ample plugs for working on your laptop while you enjoy some tasty brews. Lots of card and board games, and a great local crowd. Unique food that hits the right balance between fru fru and bar food.
Getting Around
take the train from my home to here. no need to sober up.
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Pioneer Square Station
take the train from my home to here. no need to sober up.
start here, walking distance from my home
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Tukwila International Blvd Station
3651 Southcenter Blvdstart here, walking distance from my home
SeaTac/Airport station
if you miss tukwila you can get off here.
this stop for the Can Can / Pike Place and the Seattle center (space needle etc)
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Westlake Station
this stop for the Can Can / Pike Place and the Seattle center (space needle etc)