Features
2018 Year in Review: Readers’ Choice Poll Winners
Our readers know best
By Seattle Magazine Staff November 30, 2018

This article originally appeared in the December 2018 issue of Seattle magazine.
This article appears in print in the December 2018 issue, as part of the Year in Review feature. Click here to subscribe.
DINING AND DRINKING
Best New Restaurant
Cortina
Downtown
Best Seafood
The Walrus and the Carpenter
Ballard
Best Salad Bar
Evergreens
Multiple locations
Best Food Truck
El Camión
Multiple locations
Best Pizza Place
Pagliacci
Multiple locations
Best Burger Joint
Dick’s Drive-In
Multiple locations
Best Cheap Lunch
Ba Bar
Multiple locations
Best Takeout
Un Bien
Ballard and Shilshole
Best Coffee Shop
Starbucks
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 Bakery
Bakery Nouveau
Multiple locations
Best Cupcake Shop
Trophy Cupcakes
Multiple locations
Best Pie Shop
A la Mode
Phinney Ridge and West Seattle
Best Doughnut Shop
Top Pot Doughnuts
Multiple locations
Best Grocery Store
Metropolitan Market
Multiple locations
Best Grocery-delivery Service
Amazon Fresh
Best New Bar
Cortina
Downtown
Best Cocktail Bar
Canon
Capitol Hill
Best Hotel Bar
Oliver’s at the Mayflower Park Hotel
Downtown
Best Rooftop Bar
The Nest
Downtown
Best Dive Bar
Loretta’s
South Park
Best Brewpub
Redhook Brewlab
Capitol Hill
Best Bartender
Ray Berns, Redhook Brewlab
Capitol Hill
Best Wine Bar
Purple
Multiple locations
Best Local Distillery
Westland
SoDo
Best Happy Hour
Tavolàta
Capitol Hill
BEAUTY
Best Blow-dry Bar
Drybar
Bellevue
Best Colorist
Ezra, Gene Juarez Salons & Spas
Downtown
Best Salon for Cuts
Rudy’s
Multiple locations
Best Brow Bar/Lash Extensions
Mollie Michelle Boutique Salon
Bellevue
Best Waxing/Sugaring
Sugar Plum
Multiple locations
Best Hairstylist
Tim Licos, Gene Juarez Salons & Spas
Bellevue
Best Men’s Salon
The Scotch Pine
Capitol Hill
Best Shave/Beard Grooming
Weldon Barber
Multiple locations
Best Children’s Haircut
Columbia City Cuts
Columbia City
Best Manicure
Julep
Multiple locations
Best Pedicure
Juniper
West Seattle
Best Spa
Habitude
Fremont, Ballard
Best Massage
The Massage Sanctuary
Capitol Hill
Best Facial
Jill Bucy Skincare
Queen Anne
Best Medi-spa
Tie
SkinSpirit
University Village
Pro Club
Bellevue
PETS
Best Doggy Day Care
Play Doggie Daycare
Central District, Capitol Hill
Best Dog Groomer
Stylin’ Hounds Spa & Boutique
Columbia City
Best Veterinary Clinic
Elliott Bay Animal Hospital
Queen Anne
Best Pet Shop
Mud Bay
Multiple locations
Best Dog Park
Magnuson Park
Sand Point
SHOPPING
Best New Boutique or Local Designer
Smith and Main
Bellevue
Best Men’s Boutique
Jackstraw
Downtown
Best Women’s Boutique
Marios
Downtown
Best Department Store
Nordstrom
Multiple locations
Best Shoe Store
Nordstrom
Multiple locations
Best Shopping Center
Bellevue Square
Bellevue
Best Jewelry Store
Ben Bridge
Multiple locations
Best Optical Shop
Warby Parker
Multiple locations
Best Luxury Shop
Marios
Downtown
Best Sale Rack
Nordstrom Rack
Multiple locations
Best Kids’ Clothing Store
Sugar Babies
Sumner
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 Records
West Seattle
Best Housewares Store
Sur La Table
Multiple locations
Best gift and card shop
Papyrus
Multiple locations
Best Furniture Shop
Camelion Design
Ballard
Best Place to Get Your Fan Gear
Husky Central Store
Downtown
FITNESS & OUTDOOR RECREATION
Best Fitness Club
LA Fitness
Multiple locations
Best Yoga Studio
8 Limbs Yoga
Capitol Hill
Best High-intensity Interval Training Gym
Orangetheory
Multiple locations
Best Boot Camp
Ian Fitness
Multiple locations
Best Barre Studio
Barre3
Multiple locations
Best Pilates Studio
Tribe Fitness
Capitol Hill
Best Spin Studio/Class
SoulCycle
South Lake Union, Bellevue
Best Bike Shop
Gregg’s Cycle
Multiple locations
Best Park
Discovery Park
Magnolia
Best Golf Course
Jefferson Park Golf Course
Beacon Hill
Best Outdoor/Sporting Goods Store
REI
Multiple locations
TRAVEL
Best Northwest Resort
Cedarbrook Lodge
SeaTac
Best In-city Hotel
Hotel Andra
Downtown
Best Mountain Resort
Tie
The Lodge at Suncadia
Cle Elum
Salish Lodge
Snoqualmie
Best Northwest Beach
Cannon Beach
Oregon
Best Wine Country Resort
Willows Lodge
Woodinville
Best San Juan Islands Resort
Roche Harbor Resort
Roche Harbor
Best Day Trip Outside the City
Leavenworth
ARTS & CULTURE
Best Museum
Seattle Art Museum
Downtown
Best Art Gallery
Seattle Art Museum
Downtown
Best Performance Venue
The Paramount Theatre
Downtown
Best Theater Company
Seattle Repertory Theatre
Seattle Center
Best Dance Ensemble
Pacific Northwest Ballet
Seattle Center
Best Art Walk
First Thursday Art Walk
Pioneer Square
Best Outdoor Concert Venue
Chateau Ste. Michelle
Woodinville
Best Music Fest
Upstream
Pioneer Square
ENTERTAINMENT
Best Casino
Tulalip Resort Casino
Tulalip
Best Gaming Venue
Vidiot
West Seattle
Best Karaoke
Crescent Lounge
Capitol Hill
Best Bowling Alley
West Seattle Bowl
West Seattle
Best Billiards
Garage
Capitol Hill
Best Pub
Mulleady’s Pub
Interbay
Best Gay Bar
R Place
Capitol Hill
Best Dance Club
Havana
Capitol Hill
Best Live-music Venue
The Showbox
Downtown
Best Movie Theater
Cinerama
Belltown
Best Comedy Club
Parlor
Bellevue
Best Kids’ Attraction
Woodland Park Zoo
Phinney Ridge
Best Escape Room
Locurio
Fremont
Best Out-of-the-box Entertainment
Can Can Cabaret
Pike Place Market