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!
Six Seven Restaurant & Lounge
Skillet
Originally started as a street food movement, Skillet has become a hip spot for locally-sourced comfort food and a renowned weekend brunch.
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.
Some Random Bar
Some Random Bar serves fresh seasonal local cuisine along with perfectly poured pints and un-pretentious cocktails.
Retail

South Lake Union Bouquet
Grey skies got you down? Buy flowers for yourself or a friend, or pick up some new houseplants!
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.
Spice King
Cornerstone Indian restaurant known for modern interpretation of classic dishes and high quality fresh ingredients.
Spice Waala
Spice Waala serves unapologetically authentic, crave-worth Indian street food in a bright, comfortable setting.
SpiceUp Szechuan Cuisine
Enjoy authentic Chinese food in the heart of Seattle, featuring a wide variety of classic Szechuan favorites.
SpringHill Suites By Marriott Seattle Downtown/South Lake Union
Enjoy a convenient stay downtown in this all-suite hotel just 1 mile from the Space Needle.
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.