Seattle Culture
Readers’ Choice Winners
The best of the city, as determined by Seattle magazine readers
By Seattle Mag November 11, 2024
This article originally appeared in the November/December 2024 issue of Seattle magazine.
Your opinion takes center stage during Seattle magazine’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Who knows the region better than the people who live and work here? The Readers’ Choice Awards celebrates passion, discovery, and the collective voice of a community that knows what it loves.
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- Best New Restaurant: Haerfest
- Best Burger Joint: Dick’s Drive-In
- Best Coffee Shop: Anchorhead Coffee
- Best Bakery: Cookies with Tiffany
- Best Sandwich: Un Bien
- Best Pizza: Stevie’s Famous Pizza
- Best Fried Chicken: Ezell’s Famous Chicken
- Best Cocktail Bar: Water’s Table
- Best Brunch: Water’s Table
- Best Outdoor Dining: Ray’s Boathouse
- Best Food Truck: Sunny Up
- Best Spa: Spa At The Lake
- Best Salon: Fix Salon
- Best Boutique Hotel: Hotel Ändra
- Best Festival: Seattle Pride
- Best Neighborhood: Ballard
- Best Restaurant: John Howie Steak
- Best Happy Hour: John Howie Steak
- Best Neighborhood Restaurant: Beardslee Public House
- Best Seafood: Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar
- Best Pet-Friendly Restaurant: Beardslee Public House
- Best Brewery: Beardslee Public House
- Best Distillery: Wildwood Spirits Co.
- Best Museum: Seattle Art Museum
- Best Concert Venue: Climate Pledge Arena
- Best Casino: Snoqualmie Casino
- Best Beach Town: Seabrook
- Best Instagram-Worthy Location: Mount Rainier
- Best Resort/Hotel: Oyhut Bay Seaside Village
- Best Road Trip: Cascade Loop
- Best Sports Team: Seattle Storm
- Best Dog Park: Marymoor Off-leash Dog Park
About Best of the City
Every year, our annual Readers’ Choice Awards round up Seattle’s best — from standout burger joints to the city’s most scenic spots. Whether you’re after fresh seafood, cocktails with a view, or a place to unwind, these are the places to be.