Things to Do in Pike Place, Seattle Pike Place Market is a historic public market that opened in 1907, serving as a hub for local farmers, craftspeople, and merchants. It runs along Pike Place from Pike Street to Virginia Street and overlooks Elliott Bay, attracting over 20 million visitors each year.
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Seattle Aquarium ★ 4.3 · 23.7k
Popular waterfront aquarium with interactive exhibits, a cafe & virtual reality shows.
Every day 9:30 AM – 6 PM
DeLaurenti’s ★ 4.7 · 691· $
Italian food & wine shop selling cheeses, meats & imported groceries plus a cafe for light bites.
Every day 9 AM – 5 PM
Seleušs Chocolates ★ 4.7 · 198
Simply Seattle ★ 4.4 · 328
Basic gift shop carrying Seattle-themed art, clothing, food & other souvenir memorabilia.
Where to eat & drink in Pike Place
Zig Zag Cafe ★ 4.6 · 1.3k· $30-60
Craft cocktails & gourmet snacks in a hip space tucked away by a staircase near Pike Place Market.
Every day 5 PM – 12 AM
Showbox ★ 4.4 · 4.2k
Concert venue featuring a roomy main hall & an intimate lounge with its own stage.
Mon Closed
Tue 10:30 AM – 2 PM
Wed Closed
Thu 10:30 AM – 2 PM
Fri Closed
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
Le Pichet ★ 4.4 · 1.7k· $30–80
Small French bistro and bar serving classic fare, including a signature slow-roasted chicken for two.
Mon–Wed 10 AM – 9 PM
Thu–Fri 10 AM – 10 PM
Sat 10 AM – 10 PM
Sun 10 AM – 9 PM
Aerlume Seattle ★ 4.5 · 862· $100+
Refined Pacific Northwest ingredients & local wines set against dramatic views of the Puget Sound.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 4 PM – 9 PM
Sat 4 PM – 9 PM
Sun Closed
Ludi's Restaurant ★ 4.6 · 2.5k· $20–30
No-nonsense diner fixing up breakfast favorites from morning to night, plus other everyday grub.
Every day 7 AM – 2:30 PM
Ben Paris ★ 4.3 · 1.2k· $20–60
Hearty Pacific Northwest fare and custom cocktails in a bright space anchored by graphic wallpaper.
Mon–Thu 7 AM – 9 PM
Fri 7 AM – 10 PM
Sat 7 AM – 10 PM
Sun 7 AM – 9 PM Planning time in Pike Place?
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1 Seattle Aquarium 2 Zig Zag Cafe 3 Showbox 4 Le Pichet 5 Aerlume Seattle 6 DeLaurenti’s 7 Ludi's Restaurant 8 Seleušs Chocolates 9 Simply Seattle 10 Ben Paris Ready to plan Pike Place? Turn these Pike Place picks into a day-by-day Seattle plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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