South Lake Union

amazon tech new · 98109

SLU is the Seattle that did not exist a decade ago, and the date logic follows. The Spheres anchor the Amazon campus, and Lake Union Park gives you the Center for Wooden Boats, free Sunday sails if you plan ahead, and the MOHAI for rainy backup. Westward across the lake does the golden-hour dinner with floatplanes taking off behind you. The honest tradeoff: this neighborhood was built for the workday, so a Tuesday feels engineered and a Sunday feels deserted. But for a walking date where you want water, glass towers, and a seaplane landing as punctuation, the geometry works.

18,152

singles 22–50

58%

male

$105,176

median income

$2,343

median rent

The data

South Lake Union by the numbers

South Lake Union runs male-skewed, about 58% men to 42% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in South Lake Union is about $105,200.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in South Lake Union pays about $2,340 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 18,200 South Lake Union residents ages 20 to 49 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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23 spots across South Lake Union

South Lake Union
Dining
LOCAL Public Eatery Terry Ave
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 3,066
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 3,066 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at LOCAL Public Eatery Terry Ave.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 12 AM
Tue11 AM to 12 AM
Wed11 AM to 12 AM
Thu11 AM to 1 AM
Fri11 AM to 1 AM
Sat10 AM to 1 AM
Sun10 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
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South Lake Union
Activity
McCaw Hall
Live music venue★ 4.7 · 2,777
Wheelchair access
South Lake Union
Dining
Daniel's Broiler
Steak house$$$$★ 4.3 · 2,214
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 2,214 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Daniel's Broiler.
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Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 9 PM
Tue3 to 9 PM
Wed3 to 9 PM
Thu3 to 9 PM
Fri3 to 9 PM
Sat3 to 9 PM
Sun3 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
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South Lake Union
Activity
Flatstick Pub - South Lake Union
Miniature golf course$$$$★ 4.4 · 2,099
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 2,099 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Flatstick Pub - South Lake Union.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 11 PM
Tue10 AM to 11 PM
Wed9 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 12 AM
Fri10 AM to 1 AM
Sat11 AM to 1 AM
Sun11 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
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South Lake Union
Drinks
Art Marble 21
Bar$$$$★ 4.1 · 2,045
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 2,045 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Art Marble 21.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed10 AM to 11 PM
Thu9 AM to 12 AM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat10 AM to 2 AM
Sun9 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
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South Lake Union
Activity
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
History museum★ 4.6 · 1,938
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,938 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI).
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 5 PM
Tue10 AM to 5 PM
Wed10 AM to 5 PM
Thu10 AM to 8 PM
Fri10 AM to 5 PM
Sat10 AM to 5 PM
Sun10 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
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South Lake Union
Dining
Cinque Terre Ristorante
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,787
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,787 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Cinque Terre Ristorante.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 10 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 10 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 10 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 10 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 10 PM
Sat3 to 10 PM
Sun3 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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South Lake Union
Drinks
re:public
Bar$$$$★ 4.2 · 1,462
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 1,462 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at re:public.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 PM to 12 AM
Tue3 PM to 12 AM
Wed3 PM to 12 AM
Thu3 PM to 12 AM
Fri3 PM to 2 AM
Sat3 PM to 2 AM
Sun3 to 10 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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South Lake Union
Drinks
TeKu Tavern + Café
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,047
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,047 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at TeKu Tavern + Café.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 10 PM
Tue10 AM to 10 PM
Wed10 AM to 11 PM
Thu10 AM to 11 PM
Fri10 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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South Lake Union
Drinks
ALTITUDE Sky Lounge
Bar★ 4.3 · 965
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 965 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at ALTITUDE Sky Lounge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 11 PM
Tue4 to 11 PM
Wed4 to 11 PM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri4 PM to 1 AM
Sat4 PM to 1 AM
Sun4 to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
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South Lake Union
Drinks
The Lookout
Bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 713
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 713 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Lookout.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 2 AM
Tue4 PM to 2 AM
Wed4 PM to 2 AM
Thu4 PM to 2 AM
Fri4 PM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun11 AM to 2 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
South Lake Union
Drinks
Bar Harbor
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 596
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 596 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bar Harbor.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 9 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 9 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 9 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 9 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 9 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Site Maps
South Lake Union
Drinks
Tapster
Bar$$$$★ 4.2 · 455
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 455 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Tapster.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 10 PM
Tue3 to 10 PM
Wed3 to 10 PM
Thu3 to 10 PM
Fri3 PM to 12 AM
Sat12 PM to 12 AM
Sun1 to 7 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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South Lake Union
Drinks
Bottlehouse
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 436
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 436 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bottlehouse.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 9 PM
Tue3 to 9 PM
Wed3 to 9 PM
Thu3 to 10 PM
Fri3 to 10 PM
Sat3 to 10 PM
Sun3 to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
South Lake Union
Drinks
The Toledo
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 366
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 366 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Toledo.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 11 PM
Tue3 to 11 PM
Wed3 to 11 PM
Thu3 to 11 PM
Fri3 PM to 12 AM
Sat3 PM to 12 AM
Sun3 to 11 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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South Lake Union
Cafés
Cannolo
Dessert shop★ 4.6 · 346
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 346 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Cannolo.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 10 PM
Tue12 to 10 PM
Wed12 to 10 PM
Thu12 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
Sun12 to 10 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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South Lake Union
Dining
Violet
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 280
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 280 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Violet.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
Sun5 to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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South Lake Union
Dining
House of Eve
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 261
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 261 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at House of Eve.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 8 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
South Lake Union
Dining
Cicchetti
Mediterranean restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 240
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 240 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Cicchetti.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4:30 to 9 PM
Wed4:30 to 9 PM
Thu4:30 to 9 PM
Fri4:30 to 10 PM
Sat4:30 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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South Lake Union
Drinks
The Cove
Wine bar$$$$★ 3.8 · 206
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
3.8★ from 206 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Cove.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12:30 to 9 PM
Tue12:30 to 9 PM
Wed12:30 to 9 PM
Thu12:30 to 9 PM
Fri12:30 to 10 PM
Sat12 to 10 PM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Parking
On-site parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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South Lake Union
Drinks
Locus Wines
Winery★ 4.9 · 117
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 117 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Locus Wines.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 9 PM
TueClosed
Wed3 to 9 PM
Thu3 to 9 PM
Fri3 to 9 PM
Sat12 to 9 PM
Sun12 to 7 PM
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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South Lake Union
Drinks
unlisted
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 78
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 78 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at unlisted.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
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South Lake Union
Drinks
The Raven
Cocktail bar★ 4.8 · 45
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access

South Lake Union

South Lake Union by the numbers

Local date spots

LOCAL Public Eatery Terry Ave

McCaw Hall

Daniel's Broiler

Flatstick Pub - South Lake Union

Art Marble 21

Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)

Cinque Terre Ristorante

re:public

TeKu Tavern + Café

ALTITUDE Sky Lounge

The Lookout

Bar Harbor

Tapster

Bottlehouse

The Toledo

Cannolo

Violet

House of Eve

Cicchetti

The Cove

Locus Wines

unlisted

The Raven

Reach South Lake Union singles right where they plan dates.