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!

Restaurants & Bars

Single Shot

This chic and modern space features new American cuisine for brunch and dinner, plus cocktails and beer on tap.

Daily: 5–10 p.m.

Capitol Hill

Restaurants & Bars

Six Seven Restaurant & Lounge

Local seafood leads the seasonal menus at this New American spot with views in the Edgewater Hotel.

Monday–Friday: 7 a.m.–Noon, 5:30–10 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: 7 a.m.–2 p.m., 5:30–10 p.m.

Waterfront

Restaurants & Bars

Skalka

One of the most unique breakfast restaurants downtown, Skalka serves a variety of authentic Georgian khachapuri with a breakfast twist.

Daily: 9 a.m.–7 p.m.

West Edge

Restaurants & Bars

Skillet

Originally started as a street food movement, Skillet has become a hip spot for locally-sourced comfort food and a renowned weekend brunch.

Hours vary by location.

Arts & Culture

Sky View Observatory

Now reopened for visitors Friday–Sunday! Rise up to the 73rd floor of the Columbia Tower for sweeping city and mountain views, plus a relaxing cafe and bar with new spring cocktails.

Friday: 4–9 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: Noon–7 p.m.

West Edge

Restaurants & Bars

SODO Poke

Head to SODO for some of the best poke in Seattle – it’s Hawaii in a bowl!

Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

SODO

Restaurants & Bars

Some Random Bar

Some Random Bar serves fresh seasonal local cuisine along with perfectly poured pints and un-pretentious cocktails.

Monday–Thursday: 4–11 p.m.
Friday–Saturday: 4 p.m.–Midnight
Sunday: 9:45 a.m.–5 p.m.

Belltown

Restaurants & Bars

South Lake Kitchen + Bar

Indulge in Pacific Northwest cuisine in a sophisticated space.

Monday–Friday: 7 a.m.–2 p.m., 4–10 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: 8 a.m.–2 p.m., 4–10 p.m.

Retail Core

Retail

SLU Bouquet — Photo: @bouquet_seattle on Instagram

South Lake Union Bouquet

Grey skies got you down? Buy flowers for yourself or a friend, or pick up some new houseplants!

Monday–Friday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

South Lake Union

Arts & Culture

Space Needle

The icon of Seattle is ready to welcome you up for the ultimate city selfie from 605 feet! Experience all-new levels of thrills from an all-glass floor on the lower level to an open-air deck above.