West Seattle

peninsula beachy · 98116

West Seattle is the bridge-and-a-grudge neighborhood, which is part of its charm on a date: you have to mean it to get here. The payoff is the Alaska Junction, where Ma'ono pours fried chicken and tiki for people who order both, and Mashiko works for the sushi-omakase crowd that wants candlelight without downtown noise. Walk it off at Hamilton Viewpoint for the skyline, or push down to Alki for the saltwater-and-bonfire version of the evening. It reads family-residential by day and quietly competent by night. Good for second dates, bad for anyone who wanted to be seen. The bridge keeps the tourists out.

6,032

singles 22–50

50%

male

$78,380

median income

$2,075

median rent

The data

West Seattle by the numbers

West Seattle is close to balanced, about 50% men to 50% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in West Seattle is about $78,400.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Washington has no party registration, so the 2024 vote stands in: King County, which contains West Seattle, broke about 74% for Harris to 22% Trump, one of the most Democratic large counties in the country.
● Verified · King County 2024 canvass
The median renter in West Seattle pays about $2,080 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 6,000 West Seattle residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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20 spots across West Seattle

West Seattle
Dining
Salty's on Alki Beach
Seafood restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 6,317
West Seattle
Activity
Hamilton Viewpoint Park
Scenic spot★ 4.7 · 1,436
Wheelchair access
Find it
1120 California Way SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 1,436 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Hamilton Viewpoint Park.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 AM to 10 PM
Tue6 AM to 10 PM
Wed6 AM to 10 PM
Thu6 AM to 10 PM
Fri6 AM to 10 PM
Sat6 AM to 10 PM
Sun6 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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West Seattle
Activity
Roxbury Lanes
Bowling alley★ 4.2 · 1,311
Wheelchair access
Find it
2823 SW Roxbury St, Seattle, WA 98126
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 1,311 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Roxbury Lanes.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
West Seattle
Activity
West Seattle Bowl
Bowling alley★ 4.6 · 1,260
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
4505 39th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,260 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at West Seattle Bowl.
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 12 AM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
SatClosed
Sun11 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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West Seattle
Dining
Itto's Tapas
Tapas restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 975
West Seattle
Dining
Jak's Grill
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 972
West Seattle
Dining
La Rustica
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 918
West Seattle
Activity
The Escape Artist by Sure Lock Escapes
Escape room center★ 4.9 · 888
Wheelchair access
Find it
4517 California Ave SW Ste B, Seattle, WA 98116
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 888 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Escape Artist by Sure Lock Escapes.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 10 PM
Tue10 AM to 10 PM
Wed10 AM to 10 PM
Thu10 AM to 10 PM
Fri10 AM to 11 PM
Sat9 AM to 11 PM
Sun9 AM to 10 PM
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
West Seattle
Dining
IL Bistro
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 881
West Seattle
Drinks
Beveridge Place Pub
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 867
West Seattle
Dining
Harry's Beach House
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 792
West Seattle
Dining
Il Nido
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 710
West Seattle
Dining
Raccolto
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 525
West Seattle
Drinks
Whisky West
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 501
West Seattle
Drinks
Can Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 439
West Seattle
Dining
Phoenecia
Mediterranean restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 415
West Seattle
Drinks
The NOOK
Lounge bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 413
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
2206 California Ave SW APT A, Seattle, WA 98116
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 413 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The NOOK.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 PM to 12 AM
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri4 PM to 2 AM
SatClosed
Sun4 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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West Seattle
Activity
West Seattle Arcade
Video arcade★ 4.6 · 99
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
2758 Alki Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 99 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at West Seattle Arcade.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat10 AM to 11 PM
Sun10 AM to 10 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
West Seattle
Drinks
The Alley
Bar$$$$★ 4.2 · 69
Find it
4509 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 69 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Alley.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 12 AM
Tue4 PM to 12 AM
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri4 PM to 2 AM
Sat4 PM to 2 AM
Sun4 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Dine-in
Contact
Site Maps
West Seattle
Activity
West Seattle View
Scenic spot★ 4.9 · 63
Wheelchair access

West Seattle

West Seattle by the numbers

Local date spots

Salty's on Alki Beach

Hamilton Viewpoint Park

Roxbury Lanes

West Seattle Bowl

Itto's Tapas

Jak's Grill

La Rustica

The Escape Artist by Sure Lock Escapes

IL Bistro

Beveridge Place Pub

Harry's Beach House

Il Nido

Raccolto

Whisky West

Can Bar

Phoenecia

The NOOK

West Seattle Arcade

The Alley

West Seattle View

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