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DINING AND DRINKING
Best New Restaurant
Homer
Beacon Hill
Best Neighborhood Restaurant
Oak
Beacon Hill
Best Dive Bar
The Retro Restaurant & Lounge
Downtown
Best Bakery
Macrina
Multiple locations
Best Seafood
Ray’s Boathouse
Ballard
Best Food Truck
Cycle Dogs
Ballard
Best Pizza Place
Pagliacci
Multiple locations
Best Burger Joint
Dick’s Drive-In
Multiple locations
Best Cheap Lunch
Tacos Chukis
Multiple locations
Best Sushi
Sushi Kappo Tamura
Eastlake
Best Dim Sum
Dough Zone
Multiple locations
Best Coffee Shop
Victrola
Multiple locations
Best Farmers Market
Ballard Farmers Market
Ballard
Best Outdoor Dining
Westward
Wallingford
Best Ice Cream Shop
Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream
Multiple locations
Best Cake/Cupcake Shop
Cupcake Royale
Multiple locations
Best Doughnut Shop/Pop-up
Mighty-O Donuts
Multiple locations
Best Grocery Store
PCC Community Markets
Multiple locations
Best New Bar
Life on Mars
Capitol Hill
Best Cocktail Bar
Canon
Capitol Hill
Best Hotel Bar
Fog Room
Downtown
Best Rooftop Bar
Fog Room
Downtown
Best Brewpub
Reuben’s Brews – The Taproom
Ballard
Best Brewery
Fremont Brewing
Fremont
Best Wine Bar
Footprint Wine Tap
Capitol Hill
Best Wine-tasting Room
Alexandria Nicole Cellars
Woodinville
Best Local Distillery
Batch 206 Distillery
Interbay
Best Happy Hour
Patagōn
Downtown
ENTERTAINMENT
Best Casino
Tulalip Resort Casino
Tulalip
Best Gaming/Arcade Venue
Jupiter Bar
Belltown
Best Karaoke
Baranof
Greenwood
Best Bowling Alley
Garage
Capitol Hill
Best Billiards
Garage
Capitol Hill, bowlero.com
Best Pub
Highline Bar
Capitol Hill
Best Gay Bar
Neighbours Nightclub
Capitol Hill
Best Dance Club
Monkey Loft
SoDo
Best Movie Theater
Majestic Bay Theatres
Ballard
Best Comedy Club
The Comedy Underground
Pioneer Square
Best Kids’ Attraction
Pacific Science Center
Seattle Center
Best Trivia Night Bar
Ounces Taproom & Beer Garden
West Seattle
Best Escape Room
Puzzle Break
Multiple locations
ARTS AND CULTURE
Best Museum
Seattle Art Museum
Downtown
Best Art Gallery
Henry Art Gallery
University District
Best Performance/Arts Venue
Paramount Theatre
Downtown
Best Theater Company
The 5th Avenue Theatre
Downtown
Best Dance Ensemble
Spectrum Dance Theater
Madrona
Best Art Walk
Pioneer Square
Pioneer Square
Best Outdoor Concert Venue
Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
Woodinville
Best Arts Festival
Seattle Art Fair
Pioneer Square
TRAVEL
Best Northwest Resort
Alderbrook Resort & Spa
Union
Best In-city Hotel
The Charter Hotel
Downtown
Best New Boutique Hotel
Archer Hotel
Redmond
Best Mountain/Ski Resort
Crystal Mountain
Enumclaw
Best Northwest Beach Town
Cannon Beach
Oregon
Best Wine Country Resort
Willows Lodge
Woodinville
Best Northwest Wine-tasting Region
Woodinville
Woodinville
Best San Juan Islands Resort
Roche Harbor
San Juan Island
Best Day Trip Outside the City
Whidbey Island
Best Northwest Golf Course
Alderbrook Golf and Yacht Club
Union
SHOPPING
Best New Boutique
Universal Standard
Belltown
Best Local Designer
Buki
Downtown
Best Men’s Boutique
Marios
Downtown
Best Women’s Boutique
Pipe & Row
Fremont
Best shoe store
Likelihood
Capitol Hill
Best Shopping Center
University Village
University District
Best Jewelry Shop
Ben Bridge Jeweler
Multiple locations
Best Optical Shop
Eyes on Fremont
Fremont
Best Luxury Shop
Marios
Downtown
Best Sale Rack
Nordstrom Rack
Multiple locations
Best Consignment Store
Fury Consignment
Madison Valley
Best Kids’ Clothing Store
Flora and Henri
Pioneer Square
Best Children’s Toy Shop
Magic Mouse Toys
Pioneer Square
Best Gardening Store
Swansons Nursery
Blue Ridge
Best Bookstore
Elliott Bay Book Company
Capitol Hill
Best Record Store
Easy Street
West Seattle
Best Housewares Store
Camelion Design
Ballard
Best Gift and Card Shop
Portage Bay Goods
Fremont
Best Furniture Store
Room & Board
University Village
Best Place to Get Your Fan Gear
Seahawks Pro Shop
Multiple locations
Best Outdoor Clothing Store
REI
South Lake Union
BEAUTY
Best Blowout
Bang
Multiple locations
Best Salon for Color
Gene Juarez Salons & Spas
Multiple locations
Best Salon for Cuts
Ella and Oz Salon
West Seattle
Best Brow Bar/Lash Extensions
Penelope and the Beauty Bar
Downtown
Best Waxing/Sugaring
The Wax Bar
Multiple locations
Best Men’s Salon for Cuts
The Scotch Pine
Capitol Hill
Best Men’s Salon for Beard Grooming/Shave
Squire Barbershop
Downtown
Best Manicure
Elaia Spa
Downtown
Best Pedicure
Elaia Spa
Downtown
Best Spa
Alderbrook Resort & Spa
Union
Best Massage
Elements Massage
Multiple locations
Best Facial
Elaia Spa
Downtown
Best Medi-spa
SkinSpirit
Multiple locations
FITNESS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
Best Fitness Club
Olympic Athletic Club
Ballard
Best Yoga Studio
The Grinning Yogi
Multiple locations
Best CrossFit Gym
SODO Fitness Mechanics
SoDo
Best Boot Camp
IanFitness
Multiple locations
Best Barre Studio
Barre3
Multiple locations
Best Pilates Studio
Inspire
Multiple locations
Best Spin Studio/Class
Flywheel Sports
South Lake Union
Best Bike Shop
Gregg’s Cycle
Multiple locations
Best Park
Volunteer Park
Capitol Hill
Best Outdoor/Sporting Goods Store
REI
South Lake Union
Best Local Ski Area
Stevens Pass
Skykomish
PETS
Best Doggy Day Care
Fuzzy Buddy’s
Northgate
Best Dog Groomer
Wag N’ Wash
Queen Anne
Best Veterinary Clinic
Green Lake Animal Hospital
Green Lake
Best Pet Shop
Mud Bay
Multiple locations
Best Dog Park
Magnuson Dog Off-Leash Area
Sand Point
Best Pet Boarding
Davies Dogworks
Rainier Valley
Best Dog-friendly Bar/Restaurant
Norm’s Eatery & Alehouse
Fremont
