Best of Seattle 2018

From local music favs to outdoor getaways to tasty bites, these are your choices for the best our city has to offer.

Best of Seattle 2018

BEST OF SEATTLE: ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Best Musical Act: Thunderpussy

Best Singer-Songwriter: Brandi Carlile

Best Hip-Hop Act: DoNormaal

Best Rock Band: The Davanos

Best Jazz Artist: Kenny G

Best Pop Artist: Macklemore

Best Electronic Music Act: Odesza

Best Record Label: Sub Pop Records

Best Record Store: Easy Street Records

Best Music Venue: The Showbox

Best Festival: Timber! Outdoor Music Festival

Best Nightclub: Kremwerk

Best Movie Theater: Cinerama

Best Performance Venue: 5th Avenue Theatre

Best Place to Dance: Century Ballroom

Best Museum: Seattle Art Museum

Best Art Gallery: Frye Art Museum

Best Visual Artist: Jesse Link

Best Author: Lindy West

Best Poet: Nikkita Oliver

Best Comedian: Emmett Montgomery

Best Karaoke: Hula Hula

Best Drag Performer: Catty Wompus (Kyler Archer)

Best Trivia Night: Betty’s Body of Knowledge (Solo Bar & Eatery)

Best Convention: Emerald City Comic Con

Best Actor: Chris Pratt

Best Arcade: Shorty’s

Best of Seattle 2018

BEST OF SEATTLE: OUT AND ABOUT

Best Park: Green Lake Park

Best Beach + Best View: Alki Beach

Best Path: Burke-Gilman Trail

Best Bike Shop: Gregg’s Cycle

Best Neighborhood: West Seattle

Best Building: Seattle Central Library

Best Day Trip: Leavenworth

Best of Seattle 2018

BEST OF SEATTLE: FOOD & DRINK

Best Restaurant + Best Brunch: Salty’s

Best Bar + Best Brewery + Best Happy Hour: Redhook Brewlab

Best Takeout + Best Cheap Eats: Dick’s Drive-In

Best Coffee: Biscuit Bitch

Best Winery: Chateau Ste. Michelle

Best Chef: Erin Brindley (Café Nordo)

Best LGBTQ Bar: Pony

Best Food Truck: El Camión

Best Farmer’s Market: Ballard Farmers Market

Best Pot Shop: Uncle Ike’s