Chez Shea

This restaurant, Chez Shea is the place for fresh seafood! All the food is excellent and what a great environment, the Pike Place Market.

Susan Taylor

La Donna, in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood, offers fresh, regional Italian food. Their pastas are handmade daily and entrees are flavorful and of the highest quality. The resaturant is quaint but tends toward the higher class, with an extensive wine list and some unusual flavor parings. Seating is comfortable, but the noise level can be loud on the weekends. With the addition of upstairs seating, the restaurant feels a bit more airy, and on summer nights when they open the large windows, the dining experience is wonderful.

Pike place market is a great attraction that is purely Seattle. You can find great foods from all lover. No doubt you have seen the famous fish throwing at Pike place. There are many shops to browse and its a great day at the market. The prices are great also. If you want to take in the whole Seattle experience you cannot miss this destination.

PROS: price, shops
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The fish are flying and the world's first Starbucks is steaming its milk, and everywhere you look there are tourists. But native Seattle-ites shop at the market, especially for the spring produce. There's a great olive oil place with seasoned oils for dipping and downstairs in the less travelled bit there are all sorts of quirky places like the belt store where I found re-buckle-able belts.

Pikes Place Market is a great place to emerse yourself in the culture of Seattle. There aretons of vendors selling fresh fish or produce, as well as Seattle souvenirs. There are great local restaurants, as well as the first ever Starbucks, all in a small strip. I would highly recommend checking out the action, particularly in when the weather is nice. It's a great place to people watch, eat, and do a little shopping...all in easy proximity to the waterfront and downtown.

Pike place market is like a flea market so to speak. Although most items are new, its a lot of little stands on the waterfront, including food, jewely, clothes all kinds of items. Alot of tourist items, but alot of locals like going even just for the view and then fresh air. Its a fun little day trip, parking isnt the best of course but this is Seattle we are talking about you will get that everywhere you go!

Perhaps the most famous Seattle landmark after the Space Needle, this sprawling farmer's market and collection of eateries is a must-see on any trip to Seattle. Mostly open-air, the main hall is what seems like a mile-long row of fish, meat, produce, and trinket vendors. Don't miss the lower levels, which contain shops and restaurants.

When travelling to seattle you definatelly need to check out pikes. They have some of the most unique things. There is always something fun going on. I always go to get some of ther beautiful flowers or some collectible figurines for my mom. It is always so much fun every itme we go.

I went during the week and this place was just buzzing with people everywhere! It's like a huge flea market with everything and anything! I couldn't believe some of the flower arrangements; so gorgeous and SO EXTREMELY CHEAP. It's a must-see for every tourist and make sure you go and check out the flying fish! It's a great experience.

Well what can I say Pike Place Market is one of the best markets on the West Coast. This is where I go to get all of my seafood and fresh meat for cheap. Alot of the resturaunts take Checks, Credit Cards, and get this Food Stamps. They really specialize in everything want a bite to eat? they got it, Want to take in the view they got it, Fresh Fruits as well. This is a must place to go for anyone visiting the City of Seattle and the State of Washington.

The Pike Place Market is definitely a must go for tourists and locals. They always have the freshest seafood, flowers, restaurants, and unique stores. Locals love to go there, visit the market, do some window shopping, buy some flowers, and order some fresh seafood at one of the many restaurants. It's even crowded on rainy weekends.

Anyone that comes to Seattle, or lives here should visit the Pike Place Market. It's filled with bargins and unique merchandise and gifts, and neat places to grab a bite to eat. One of the best places to get your fresh seafood, The Fish Market is oozing with charm and energetic people who are eager to include you in the fun. Who knew buying fish was fun?!?! The Pike Place Market is also the best place to buy your fresh or dried flowers, they are beautiful and the prices are very reasonable. You'll find something for everyone.

PROS: fun, energetic market full of life
CONS: parking

I love the Pike Place Market. You can buy almost anything at the market. I buy my fresh fruit, seafood, vegetables and flowers here from local growers/farmers. The price is right and the quality is unbeatable. I can eat at one of the many little restaurants here. Get a haircut, go antique shopping and grocery shop all in one place. There is nothing like this place anywhere else.

This is one of the places that tourists visit when in Seattle. It is a lot of fun walking through to see what everyone is selling. Before you buy anything walk around, because you see the same exact product cheaper. Walk to thr Russian Bakery near by, there are such yummy things there. and also the first Starbucks ever! What a land mark. Buy some of the fruit logs at the market, they are cheap (like 3 for a dollar) but really unusual.

Pike place is a great tourist place, and a place for the natives as well. I love the dried flowers that are sold, they are very pretty and cheap, and the place is just great to walk around and explore, there is always something new. Great for a day of shopping!

The Market is a definite must-see for anyone visiting in Seattle but you'll also find it swarmed with locals. The produce and flowers are out of this world; it is the very best place to go in the summer for any kind of fruit and vegetable you can imagine. There are many restuarants tucked inside the enclosures, and all are delicious (expect long lines everywhere on the weekends, particularly around breakfast time). There's a fabulous bakery near the entrance where everyrthing looks--and tastes--beyond great. The world-famous fish flingers are there whenever the Market is open. Pike is also a place to go for handmade crafts. Most vendors don't take anything other than cash (although this is slowly changing), parking is a challenge, and it's always crowded, but it's a place you should definitely visit anyway.