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Where To Get Eggnog In Seattle
It’s the holiday season in 2020, which means it’s time to drink some eggs.
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Smash That Burger Co.
For the best smashburgers in Seattle, look for Smash That Burger Co., a truck parked at Rooftop Brewing in Queen Anne on the weekends.
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Poquitos
The food at Poquitos on Capitol Hill is not great, but if you are in need of a pretty good pre-night out cocktail, this is your spot.
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Queen Anne Beerhall
Queen Anne Beerhall is a beer bar in Queen Anne that serves German-leaning food.
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The Lounge At Delille Cellars
The Lounge At Delille Cellars is part wine tasting experience and part restaurant. The menu has a few clunkers, but we like this place best for tearing into some fancy nachos after an afternoon of sampling Washington reds in Woodinville.
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Wheelie Pop Brewing
You might head to Wheelie Pop for beer, but stay for the spiked Italian sodas at this Ballard brewery.
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Rae Vino
The next time you're looking for a glass of natural wine in a cozy space, check out Rae Vino in Green Lake.
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Bale Breaker & Yonder Cider Taproom
Bale Breaker & Yonder Cider Taproom is a brewery in Ballard that serves beer, cider, and slushies in a huge space complete with the best patio in the general vicinity.
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Fair Isle Brewing
Fair Isle is a brewery in Ballard that specializes in (very good) farmhouse beer.
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Great Notion Brewing
Great Notion is a taproom in Ballard that specializes in culinary-inspired fruit beers.
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Sam’s Tavern
Sam’s Tavern is a dive bar on Capitol Hill originally owned by the founder of Red Robin that serves delicious burgers and bar food.
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Dreamland Bar & Diner
Dreamland is a bar and diner in Fremont that will become your happy place—the excellent Happy Hour burger, frozen grasshoppers, and disco ball-filled hallways should make it easy.
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Citizen Cafe
Citizen is a cafe that serves crepes in the morning and Korean/Mexican bar food for lunch and dinner. Take advantage of their massive beer garden for drinks and bulgogi tacos.
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Elliott’s Oyster House
There’s no doubt that Elliot’s Oyster House is touristy, but the waterfront patio and abundance of oysters means it’s still a decent place to hang downtown.
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Loretta’s Northwesterner
Loretta’s Northwesterner is a dive bar in South Park with a cool backyard and a phenomenal burger.
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Agua Verde Cafe
In addition to having one of our favorite patios in town, Agua Verde in the University District has excellent frozen margaritas and fish tacos.
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Rhein Haus
Rhein Haus is a German biergarten on Capitol Hill, and it’s great for partying. They have a patio, bocce, glass boots of beer, and comically large pretzels.
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The Lookout
The Lookout is a dive bar on Capitol Hill with good fish and chips and a better view.
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Shelter Lounge
You’ve probably walked by Shelter Lounge in Green Lake, but haven’t actually gone in. You should - if you just want to drink.
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Rocket Taco
Rocket Taco is a fast-casual Mexican restaurant in Capitol Hill with great margaritas but mediocre food.
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Redhook Brewlab
Redhook Brewlab is a taproom in Capitol Hill with American bar food and wood-fired pizzas.
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100 Pound Clam
The seafood at 100 Pound Clam in South Lake is great. Just know you’ll be eating it next to a screaming two-year-old and a dad wearing Sperry’s.