South Lake Union
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.
South Lake Union by the numbers
South Lake Union runs male-skewed, about 58% men to 42% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023Median individual income in South Lake Union is about $105,200.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023The median renter in South Lake Union pays about $2,340 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023About 18,200 South Lake Union residents ages 20 to 49 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Local date spots
23 spots across South Lake Union
- South Lake UnionDining
LOCAL Public Eatery Terry Ave
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 3,066Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 404 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 3,066 Google reviews
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- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 12 AM
- Tue11 AM to 12 AM
- Wed11 AM to 12 AM
- Thu11 AM to 1 AM
- Fri11 AM to 1 AM
- Sat10 AM to 1 AM
- Sun10 AM to 12 AM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups
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McCaw Hall
Live music venue★ 4.7 · 2,777Wheelchair access- Find it
- 321 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 2,777 Google reviews
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- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly
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- South Lake UnionDining
Daniel's Broiler
Steak house$$$$★ 4.3 · 2,214Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 809 Fairview Pl N, Seattle, WA 98109
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.3★ from 2,214 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon3 to 9 PM
- Tue3 to 9 PM
- Wed3 to 9 PM
- Thu3 to 9 PM
- Fri3 to 9 PM
- Sat3 to 9 PM
- Sun3 to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
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Flatstick Pub - South Lake Union
Miniature golf course$$$$★ 4.4 · 2,099Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 609 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 2,099 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 11 PM
- Tue10 AM to 11 PM
- Wed9 AM to 11 PM
- Thu11 AM to 12 AM
- Fri10 AM to 1 AM
- Sat11 AM to 1 AM
- Sun11 AM to 11 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
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- South Lake UnionDrinks
Art Marble 21
Bar$$$$★ 4.1 · 2,045LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups- Find it
- 731 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.1★ from 2,045 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon3 to 10 PM
- Tue11 AM to 11 PM
- Wed10 AM to 11 PM
- Thu9 AM to 12 AM
- Fri11 AM to 2 AM
- Sat10 AM to 2 AM
- Sun9 AM to 10 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
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- South Lake UnionActivity
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
History museum★ 4.6 · 1,938LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access- Find it
- 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 1,938 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon10 AM to 5 PM
- Tue10 AM to 5 PM
- Wed10 AM to 5 PM
- Thu10 AM to 8 PM
- Fri10 AM to 5 PM
- Sat10 AM to 5 PM
- Sun10 AM to 5 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Contact
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- South Lake UnionDining
Cinque Terre Ristorante
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,787Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 2001 Westlake Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 1,787 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon11:30 AM to 10 PM
- Tue11:30 AM to 10 PM
- Wed11:30 AM to 10 PM
- Thu11:30 AM to 10 PM
- Fri11:30 AM to 10 PM
- Sat3 to 10 PM
- Sun3 to 10 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
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- South Lake UnionDrinks
re:public
Bar$$$$★ 4.2 · 1,462Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 429 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.2★ from 1,462 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon3 PM to 12 AM
- Tue3 PM to 12 AM
- Wed3 PM to 12 AM
- Thu3 PM to 12 AM
- Fri3 PM to 2 AM
- Sat3 PM to 2 AM
- Sun3 to 10 PM
- Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Dining
- No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Contact
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- South Lake UnionDrinks
TeKu Tavern + Café
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,047Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 552 Denny Wy, Seattle, WA 98109
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 1,047 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon10 AM to 10 PM
- Tue10 AM to 10 PM
- Wed10 AM to 11 PM
- Thu10 AM to 11 PM
- Fri10 AM to 12 AM
- Sat11 AM to 12 AM
- Sun11 AM to 10 PM
- Parking
- Paid street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
- Pets
- Dogs allowed
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- South Lake UnionDrinks
ALTITUDE Sky Lounge
Bar★ 4.3 · 965Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- Astra Hotel Seattle, 300 Terry Ave N Atop, Seattle, WA 98109
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.3★ from 965 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon4 to 11 PM
- Tue4 to 11 PM
- Wed4 to 11 PM
- Thu4 PM to 12 AM
- Fri4 PM to 1 AM
- Sat4 PM to 1 AM
- Sun4 to 11 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
- Contact
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- South Lake UnionDrinks
The Lookout
Bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 713Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 757 Bellevue Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.3★ from 713 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon4 PM to 2 AM
- Tue4 PM to 2 AM
- Wed4 PM to 2 AM
- Thu4 PM to 2 AM
- Fri4 PM to 2 AM
- Sat11 AM to 2 AM
- Sun11 AM to 2 AM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Contact
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- South Lake UnionDrinks
Bar Harbor
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 596Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 400 Fairview Ave N #105, Seattle, WA 98109
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 596 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon11:30 AM to 9 PM
- Tue11:30 AM to 9 PM
- Wed11:30 AM to 9 PM
- Thu11:30 AM to 9 PM
- Fri11:30 AM to 9 PM
- Sat11:30 AM to 9 PM
- SunClosed
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Contact
- SiteMaps
- South Lake UnionDrinks
Tapster
Bar$$$$★ 4.2 · 455Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 1011 Valley St, Seattle, WA 98109
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.2★ from 455 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon3 to 10 PM
- Tue3 to 10 PM
- Wed3 to 10 PM
- Thu3 to 10 PM
- Fri3 PM to 12 AM
- Sat12 PM to 12 AM
- Sun1 to 7 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Pets
- Dogs allowed
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- South Lake UnionDrinks
Bottlehouse
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 436Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 1416 34th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 436 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bottlehouse.
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- 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
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- South Lake UnionDrinks
The Toledo
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 366Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 1628 Dexter Ave N Ste B, Seattle, WA 98109
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 366 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · 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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- 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
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- South Lake UnionCafés
Cannolo
Dessert shop★ 4.6 · 346LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access- Find it
- 403A Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 346 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Cannolo.
Your share$25Their share$25Even 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
- CallSiteMaps
- South Lake UnionDining
Violet
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 280Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 1734 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 280 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Violet.
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- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue5 to 10 PM
- Wed5 to 10 PM
- Thu5 to 10 PM
- Fri5 to 10 PM
- Sat5 to 10 PM
- Sun5 to 10 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Contact
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- South Lake UnionDining
House of Eve
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 261Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 730 Blanchard St, Seattle, WA 98121
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.3★ from 261 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at House of Eve.
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- 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
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- South Lake UnionDining
Cicchetti
Mediterranean restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 240Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 121 E Boston St, Seattle, WA 98102
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 240 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Cicchetti.
Your share$45Their share$45Even 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 UnionDrinks
The Cove
Wine bar$$$$★ 3.8 · 206Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 901 Fairview Ave N Ste 100, Seattle, WA 98109
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 3.8★ from 206 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Cove.
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- 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
- CallSiteMaps
- South Lake UnionDrinks
Locus Wines
Winery★ 4.9 · 117LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access- Find it
- 307 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.9★ from 117 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Locus Wines.
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- 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
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- South Lake UnionDrinks
unlisted
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 78Wheelchair access- Find it
- 570 Roy St, Seattle, WA 98109
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 78 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at unlisted.
Your share$25Their share$25Even 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
- CallSiteMaps
- South Lake UnionDrinks
The Raven
Cocktail bar★ 4.8 · 45LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access- Find it
- 1809 Minor Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Raven.
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- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
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- CallSiteMaps