Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Snohomish

"Situated on Magnolia Bluff overlooking Puget Sound, this expansive urban park--the largest in Seattle --offers two miles of beach trails and nine miles of winding footpaths. Ostensibly a bluff-top reserve, Discovery Park protects a remarkable urban wilderness and is a great place for nature-watching. The Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center (check online for current closures), which features art and cultural exhibits, is also located at the park, as is a marine reserve."

"Sprawling over an absolutely huge area is the delightful Discovery Park which occupies the western end of the Magnolia peninsula. Once a massive military zone, it was turned into a park in 1973 with its beautiful beaches, dunes, and meadows now being very popular with locals and tourists alike. The largest public park in the city, it encompasses lots of scenic coastline and pristine forests and is a great place to spot some local wildlife."

"It encompasses 534 acres on a peninsula extending from the Magnolia neighborhood, northwest of downtown. Several trails extend throughout its varied landscapes, and it's also home to a magnificent sandy shoreline overlooking Puget Sound, including the iconic West Point Lighthouse. The varying landscapes and sheer size of the park add to the feeling of escape."

"Ballard’s roots are as a Scandinavian fishing community and those roots shine through at The Walrus and the Carpenter – a clever name for a place that specializes in super fresh oysters. The menu also features non-oyster seafood, ranging from salmon to sardines, and changes daily to showcase the freshest seafood the restaurant can get. The restaurant itself is cute and cozy… and popular."

"When you’re ready for dinner, retrace your steps to Ballard Avenue and wait in line for the city’s best oyster bar at the superb The Walrus and the Carpenter. Bars in Ballard are among the city’s best, so take a tipple at Noble Fir or King’s Hardware, and drink as the anglers once did on these very streets."

"website | neighborhood: Ballard | 4743 Ballard Ave NW | best for: oysters and small plates. This Chef Renee Erickson spot is one of my top 3 favorite restaurants in North Seattle. Lucky for this article, it also just so happens to be a fish restaurant!"

"Over 100,000 boats travel through the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (also known as the Ballard Locks) and its canal every year!. Visitors can watch ships move between the Puget Sound Region and Lakes Union and Washington. Keep your eyes sharp to catch a glimpse of some marine life, like salmon swimming amongst the wooden boats in the summer!"

"From full-service hair styling to aromatherapy and deep tissue massage, this Ballard establishment can meet your every beauty care and health spa need. If planning a Seattle spa day, be sure to check out Habitude’s seven care package options. Habitute at the Locks is two blocks west of AMLI Mark24."

"Thanks to Army Corps of Engineers district chief Hiram Chittenden, boats have had an easy route from Lake Union and Lake Washington to the Puget Sound for nearly 100 years. The Ballard Locks carry more boat traffic than any other lock in the United States."

"Just when you think Gather Kitchen and Bar is your typical stylish brunch destination for upscale benedicts and decadent french toast, chef Ryan Donaldson comes at you with a spanish omelet that’s a glorious commotion of flavor and technique—tender octopus, crispy potatoes, deeply flavored chorizo around perfect eggs. Gather’s brunch menu has a ton of personality and an entire section devoted to “hangover specials,” like fried chicken and waffles rescued from maple syrup overload with buffalo sauce and house pickles. The pate a choux doughnuts look alarmingly large, but are actually light and airy—at least as far as fried dough is concerned."

"A post shared by Loulay Kitchen and Bar (@loulayseattle) on Nov 25, 2018 at 10:19am PST. Loulay was named after the chef’s hometown called Saint Hilaire de Loulay in France and they use only fresh and local ingredients for their dishes. Brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert and even cocktails are served to both locals and visitors alike."

"What to do while you’re waiting in line at The Walrus and the Carpenter?. Go to one of Erickson’s other spots—right next door. They’ll even tell you when your table is ready."

"Offering contemporary Korean steakhouse fare in a chic, airy space, Fremont’s Joule is a must-visit for foodies and cocktail connoisseurs alike. Dine on perfectly tender ribeye or fragrant tamarind duck in their charming patio space and you’ll undoubtedly see how they landed one of the coveted spots on Bon Appetite’s Best New Restaurants list. Food writer Jay Friedman says, “Joule and The Whale Wins share a converted warehouse and some sweet outdoor patio space."

"Joule is a Korean-fusion steakhouse that serves Northwest-Asian cuisine in a sophisticated and refined setting. Home to James Beard-nominated chefs and celebrated husband and wife cooking team Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi, Joule presents fusion-inspired meat dishes and creative, shareable sides for lunch and dinner. Joule is also open for brunch, and has become popular for all-time favorites such as French toast and grits."

"Spicy rice cakes and short rib spring rolls are still intriguing when you eat them outside Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi's stylish dining room."

"If you like chili and you like beer, we’ve got good news for you: Mike’s Chili Parlor has both. The restaurant will transport you back in time as you enjoy a good ol’ fashioned cash-only chili bar. Location: 1447 Northwest Ballard Way, SeattlePhone: 206-782-2808Facebook | Instagram"

"A post shared by Hangry Bites (@hangrybiteswa) on Nov 3, 2019 at 10:32am PST. Don’t bother coming to this spot if you’re not in it for their cookie dough-nut — a perfectly sweet and soft doughnut filled with safe-to-eat cookie dough from Sugar and Spoon. But, with flavors like ube and chocolate peppermint, we’ll forgive you if you pick one of their other donuts."

"For the most Instagrammable donuts in Seattle, you’ll want to head to the Donut Factory. They serve an array of delectable donuts. But, it’s their famous Cookie Dough-nut Sandwich that’s got everybody buzzing."

"There's a complete vibe at Donut Factory that should be all the rage. If you're expecting perky teens in aprons with painted on smiles, you..."

"Located up in Northgate, this nondescript strip mall donut shop is a mom-and-pop donut haven for crullers and fritters galore. Straight and simple, the donuts here are legit and the selection is vast. Family Donuts also has a location in Lynnwood, should you find yourself in that neck of the woods."

"The unassuming location of Family Donut Shop might throw you off at first. However, they sell some of the most amazing donuts in Seattle. While it’s a good idea to sample all of their scrumptious treats, we suggest starting with a bacon maple bar."

"A newcomer to Seattle's doughnut scene, this plant-based doughnut truck opened in the Ballard neighborhood last month and sold out from pre-orders on its very first day. The queer-owned food truck serves up exciting vegan flavors like a maple-glazed "Faconator" doughnut topped with smoky coconut bacon and a tajin-sprinkled mango glazed doughnut. "Our goal with Dough Joy is to bring something new, exciting, and delicious to the Seattle community," wrote Co-owner Sean Willis."

"A newcomer to Seattle's doughnut scene, this plant-based doughnut truck opened in the Ballard neighborhood in April and sold out from preorders on its very first day. The queer-owned food truck serves up exciting vegan flavors like a maple-glazed "Faconator" doughnut topped with smoky coconut bacon and a tajin-sprinkled mango glazed doughnut. "Our goal with Dough Joy is to bring something new, exciting, and delicious to the Seattle community," wrote Co-owner Sean Willis."

"The restraint one might see in a French bistro is replaced here with a broad streak of wanton excess (see burger with Beecher’s palate-lacquering white cheddar, see over-buttered grilled Columbia City Bakery bread). The long narrow room—bar on one side, dining tables on the other—is awkwardly cramped, making summer, when the partially covered patio off the Burke-Gilman Trail is roaring morning to night, this restaurant’s prime time."

"It's the comfort fare you'd make at home if only you were fancy: hot open-faced sandwiches, housemade chips and onion dip, shrimp on polenta and come-hither layer cakes."