Downtown Is Open
Welcome Back Downtown
Downtown Seattle’s business and nonprofit landscape was significantly altered by COVID-19. Today, more workers and visitors are returning to the center city, helping put downtown on a steady path to recovery. Help support downtown arts and cultural venues, retailers, restaurants and other businesses by using our directory below. Updated regularly, it features over 500 listings, including hours of operation and neighborhood. See you downtown!
Blue Water Taco Grill
Local counter-serve chain offering coastal-style Mexican fare in a relaxed space with a beach vibe.
Bright Horizons
Bright Horizons offers quality, year-round early education and preschool programming, with multiple locations downtown.
Café Hagen
Stylish, window-filled space serving specialty coffee drinks and Scandinavian brunch/lunch fare.
Arts & Culture
Chihuly Garden and Glass
Chihuly is home to the works of glass artist Dale Chihuly, including eight galleries, the centerpiece Glasshouse and a lush garden. Discounted tickets for King County residents!
Downtown Dog Lounge
Downtown Dog Lounge is a Seattle family-owned and operated dog daycare center open year round.
Downtown Deal
Downtown Events
Looking for weekend plans? Head to Love, SeaTown for a full listing of theater, sports, live music and other fun you can only find in downtown Seattle.
Executive Inn
Executive Inn By The Space Needle Seattle is situated in vicinity of several notable landmarks and features upgraded rooms and modern amenities.
Restaurants & Bars
Fuji Bakery
Artisanal Japanese-French bakery serving hand-crafted breads, pastries & quiches, made with organic ingredients.
International Fountain
The International Fountain was designed for the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair to reflect outer space exploration. Boasting 274 water jets, colorful LED lighting and all-recycled water, this fountain is a mainstay focal point for the grounds of Seattle Center.
Light In The Attic Record Shop
Light In The Attic Record Shop offers a meticulously curated selection of records.
McMenamins Queen Anne
Unique artwork adorns this pub that has become a neighborhood gathering place, located less than a mile from Seattle Center.
Restaurants & Bars
Arts & Culture
Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)
The Museum of Pop Culture is home to all things creative expression! Explore traveling and permanent exhibits about your favorite media from science fiction, fantasy, horror and more.
There are plenty of safe and clean ways to get downtown, but if you choose to drive, consider visiting downtownseattleparking.com for the best parking rates.