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    Nikki Glaser
    Laura H.

    We went to McCaw for a comedy show and the venue was beautiful! I'm looking forward to The Nutcracker this winter! I would say the only downside is that the drinks and snacks are crazy overpriced, but that's not atypical. Wonderful time!

    Tasty treats in the 2nd floor lobby.
    Sharon G.

    We recently came to McCaw Hall to see the Nutcracker with our little one. It was a fantastic experience and a beautiful concert hall. We loved standing in the 2nd floor lobby watching all the people milling around downstairs and enjoying a delicious old-fashioned and a cupcake while doing so. Another lovely thing they do is let you pre-order a drink for intermission. This worked out so well.

    Moi being silly with sculpture.
    Tony B.

    SLEEPING BEAUTY. If you like ballet, you will enjoy this performance. I am from New York City, so I would not say that this is the finest Ballet performance I have ever seen. That said, it is probably the best Seattle has to offer. The venue itself is first-class. It is a state-of-the-art facility both in front of and behind the curtain. The seats are soft and comfortable. Liquations are available at several bars before the show and during intermission. I think everyone should attend the ballet at least once, besides The Nutcracker, which everyone in Seattle seems to have seen at one time or another. This is an art venue, and all art venues deserve five stars. I am not an art reviewer so, don't take my word for anything I've said about the show itself. If you haven't been to a show or concert here, GO! Consider it personal enrichment. BTW, if you enjoyed my review or found it helpful, funny, or cool, please don't hesitate to click the little button to say so, or better yet, go ahead and friend me. So go on! Press that button, and never miss one of my epic reviews in the Seattle area and beyond. Cheers!

    Inside the Hall. Beautiful Art
    Nami N.

    I came to see "Shen Yun" show last night with my hubby. The closest parking lot to the hall is across the road. Event perking fee $35. I recommend that you come to the parking lot as early as possible. *Note that it gets very crowded when exiting. The parking lot is connected by a sky bridge, so it is convenient to use it. I showed my e-ticket at the entrance and went inside. The inside of the hall is warm and comfortable. There are many modern sofas in the hall so you can sit freely. We went to the bar to have cocktails and take pictures. I would like to ask everyone not to wear in jeans & T-shirt if possible. And I would like to ask you to be in your seat 10 minutes before the start.

    Lauren B.

    Such a magical night at the Nutcracker. This is a beautiful theater which great seating but the set and stage is what I will remember the most. Simply said it was a gorgeous performance and by far my favorite Nutcracker experience I have had. My godson loved it as well and they had lots of very cool props to take photos in downstairs. Highly recommended experience at McCaw Hall

    a scene from the nutcrackers
    Rachel S.

    The place is really nice. Nice venue for sure. Can't wait to catch another play of some kind.

    One of the sets for Cinderella, the opera
    Eva M.

    This is a 4 and a half star review. I really like McCaw Hall. It's one of the better venues in the Seattle area. The sound is amazing, and the views are unobstructed. They primarily host the Seattle Opera and the Pacific Northwest Ballet. There are occasionally traveling shows. Once I saw Steven Tyler of Aerosmith fame here. Wow! The seats can be quite elevated in this venue. If you bought nosebleed tickets, you're either hiking up several flights (up to 5 or 6 flights, I think), or learn there are elevators at the two ends. And bring binoculars! I've sat on the first rows, and they are considered to be not-ideal for both opera and ballet. For opera, you need to look at the very top of the stage to see the translation. For ballet, you don't see the feet of the dancers sometimes. In both cases, though the complaint is real, I thought it was a fair trade-off for the lower price and yet awesome up-close seats. Today, we tried side seats on the gallery, row H. These have a higher slope, making them closer to stadium seating. I love them! I'm short, and I still see past the person in front of me just fine without leaning. Food and drinks: Well, it's expensive. That's just a fact. In the intermission area, the food options are very limited. Don't rush here expecting to find a good snack that isn't junk food. There is a full restaurant on the ground floor. It leans on being pricey but the food appears to be good. If you're cost conscious, eating at the Armory is the best bet. Shopping: Their gift shop, by far, is my absolute favorite at all venues. (Teatro ZinZanni is the second.) Whoever their curator is, applause. I always end up leaving with something, not related to the show! Parking: This is the minus half star from five stars. The attached parking lot, operated by Seattle Center charges $20 during events. Steep but the most convenient. However, I have in the past, more than once, been trapped in that damn parking lot for nearly 30 minutes trying to leave it after a show. It's chaos leaving the lot. If you're lucky, there are people directing flow forcing drivers to leave the lot at the first possible exit, which is the right way to leave. But these attendants don't always stay for long even though there are still cars leaving the lot. So annoying. Today, we tried the leave ASAP, don't-clap-for-the-actors, and don't-go-use-the-bathroom method. We booked it out of that lot in a record 9 minutes. Sometimes, you can find street parking, other lots, but plan ahead and arrive early.

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    First & Bell

    4.6(14 reviews)
    0.8 miBelltown

    I don't know whats happened to this place but since the beginning of 2025 they have had back to…read moreback amazing events like nowhere else in downtown. This is becoming my regular spot, music is great, staff is great and its always a party. I always check their website to see who's coming out next, Every time im there its like a whole new vibe. Beware there is a line, but they have QR codes outside to buy tickets which makes the line move way faster.

    If you get invited to an event by Africs Connects do yourself a favor and don't go. There are so…read moremany things about this place that need immediate attention it's hard to know where to begin. 1. Paying at the door is cashless. However, the lady that a rang me up for my cover charge change the screen around and requested a tip. This is new! why are we tipping people to pay cover charges? 2. Bar: total chaos the price is listed on the wall or not the price is you are charged I got two shots of Jamison for $45. 3. A/C this place is so hot. There's absolutely no way the AC is running. 4. Very crowded, the flow of foot traffic is so disorganized it's hard to go from one place to another. 5. Music: excellent. 6. This place is for a very young crowd. If you like a classier place, this is not the place for you. Don't come or plan to exit quickly. 7. There are water stations at the end of the bars so you don't have to wait for it. This is an excellent idea.

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    Atmosphere Seattle

    Atmosphere Seattle

    5.0(3 reviews)
    0.8 miWestlake

    Gorgeous new place on the block!!…read more Stunning new event space right in south lake union/ downtown with sweeping lake union views. Views alone were worth a trip or 4!! Came for the opening of this shiny new spot yesterday. A gorgeous 3,000 square foot event space that was completely remodeled: with in house catering, vendors, event planners, photo booths, musician! And the food. It was like going to a super fun wedding minus the formality of it. The owner was there as well: super passionate and shared the story of how she bought this space sight unseen: took a long process in turning this into a gorgeous space that it is now. It was super cool! And the food!! They allow outside catering too but the in-house catering: Kaspar catering : baos topped with micro greens and mint. Steamed to serve! Poke rolls :delicious! Panna cotta : in a cup! Lisa Dupar catering: this one was fantastic as I've had a chance to taste their food in the past at a wedding. The gorgeous cupcakes, macarons, molasses cookies and stunning cake. All were so pretty! Mark ryan wine! I mean, what's not to love as it's one of the wineries I frequent in Woodinville wine country. My pup baci's favorite too. Luxe Photo Booth: this one was so fun! The 360 Photo Booth!! I've seen them in Time Squares recently as well as at a valentines event. But this one was so much more fun as I didn't have to wait in line or fight the crowd for it. The person that was running it was super friendly and helpful too. The jazz musician was pretty rad too. And they had valet!! Butler Valet: All the friendly guys in uniform waiting for you as you arrived during rush hour in downtown: pretty darn cool. All events should be this cool. I'm only going to events with valet from now on! Ok thanks. Overall, this was such a fun place.I came to check out the space: left with all the food and fun.The space, the team, the design, the music!! And that Photo Booth: all are essential part of throwing an epic event. All events should be this fun!! I guess they will be if you throw them here: weddings, birthdays, corporate events, sweet 16th. I wouldn't mind coming here for a photoshoot: hello contents!!Or just a fun anything event.Did I mention the views?? Ahh the possibilities!!!

    Rented the space for a company offsite for 2 days. Atmosphere has great views, facilities, and…read moremanagement. The team had multiple vendor suggestions that all worked perfectly. The space looks newly renovated and had all of the amenities we needed. Can't wait to book again!

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    Aerlume - HERITAGE BERKSHIRE FARMS PORK SHANK (IG: @eatwithbaobae)

    Aerlume

    4.2(414 reviews)
    0.9 miDowntown
    $$$

    I came across Aerlume as I was looking for a somewhat fancy restaurant to have dinner with a view…read moreof the water. It was a simple process to make a reservation on their website, and I was even able to make a note that I was celebrating my birthday. Aerlume is right next to Pike's Place, so finding parking may be a challenge but don't let that discourage you from trying it out. Service was amazing and the food was really good too. While waiting for my appetizer, the chef brought me a steak sashimi amuse bouche that was absolutely delicious!! My mouth is watering thinking about it. I kept it light with the citrus marinated beets as my appetizer. Although I don't usually eat beets, I thought this dish was so good! For my main course, I got the C.A.B. filet mignon. The steak was cooked perfectly and everything tasted so good together. I was amazed by the how thick the asparagus was! I did inhale my food quite fast so I passed on dessert in favor of hot tea, but their dessert selection also sounded yum. I regret not getting the carrot cake. I had a great experience dining here and would love to eat outside in the future! Also, if you're wondering, I don't believe there's a dress code. Their website doesn't make note of one and I was ok to dine in my jeans and Gazelles.

    Aerlume is a beautiful restaurant right on the waterfront with delicious food. I came for Seattle…read moreRestaurant Week, and had the coconut congee soup, the pork shank with tropical fruit chutney and brussels sprouts, and the dessert duo. The congee was a perfect thickness, with flavors you don't usually have in congee...but it works! It's a nice and light way to start the meal. It's a shame that you don't see pork shank on more restaurant menus, because it is a criminally underrated cut of meat. The shank at Aerlume falls completely off the bone with just a nudge of your fork. The rich savory flavor of the meat is perfectly complemented by the sauce and the chutney, which brightens it all up and keeps it from becoming overly heavy in your mouth and stomach. Brussels on the side are your standard incredibly crispy sprouts. We also ordered the bread and butter off the a la carte menu, just to try. The breads are excellent, and you can definitely taste the ube in the ube butter, but in my opinion this is one of those cases where adding ube just isn't necessary. They did forget about our bread, so this didn't show up for us until we asked about it most of the way through our meal. The dessert duo is made up of a square of carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and a chocolate crunch bar -- devastatingly smooth chocolate mousse on top of a thin crunchy wafer with raspberry sauce on the side. I appreciated the variety of flavors and textures. It was the perfect way to round out the meal. We had an excellent meal, accompanied by great service. It would be a perfect spot for a celebratory dinner, or to take parents to when they visit town.

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    Block 41 - (Photo credit: David Cho Photography, davidchophotography.com)

    Block 41

    4.0(20 reviews)
    0.7 miBelltown

    We had our wedding at Block 41 in February and the experience was absolutely perfect! We can't say…read moreenough about how beautiful the venue is. We rented the entire space and had our ceremony / reception upstairs with a cocktail hour downstairs (along with laser tag during the reception) for a wedding of about 200 guests. The event was seamless. We worked with Heli and she is a true professional and absolute delight. She was responsive throughout our planning process and helped us immensely in making our dream wedding a reality. We'd highly recommend, without hesitation, Block 41 to anyone considering! (Photo credit: David Cho Photography, davidchophotography.com)

    Had a candlelight concert here. Everything was great. I think it was organized by FEVER. I saw…read morecandlelight concert promoted in other states and it was more fancy with dining option (like in Florida on their instagram page) but since ticket was $35 I thought it wouldn't be anything big. Also there wasn't enough candles as it was in other states. The chair we sat was very stiff and it hurt to sit for 1 hour or maybe I am too skinny lol I guess all this imperfections is Fevers fault because Block 41 its just an event space. Good thing that we coud change seat and come closer because a lot of seats were empty. Overall was good to be out. Overall its a good event space with bathrooms and 2nd floor. We had to sit in the masks and it was hot even tho it was evening. I hope next time it will be optional to wear mask or not.

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    The Ruins

    The Ruins

    4.3(86 reviews)
    0.3 miLower Queen Anne

    As a wedding photographer, I've seen a lot of venues--but The Ruins in Seattle truly stands out as…read moreone of my all-time favorites. We had the chance to photograph a summer wedding there, and I was absolutely blown away by the space, the staff, and the overall experience. The couple we worked with had gotten engaged in Paris and wanted their wedding to reflect that romantic, European flair. The Ruins, with its opulent, maximalist style and stunning hand-painted ballroom, was the perfect fit. Every room felt like stepping into a different storybook, and the attention to detail in the decor made for the most magical, photo-ready moments. Their guests were wow'd at every turn--it was truly an experience, not just an event. From a vendor perspective, the staff couldn't have been better. Friendly, helpful, and incredibly accommodating. The on-site coordinator, Ruby, is a total gem! Even when a few minor hiccups popped up (as they always do), she handled everything with grace and efficiency, keeping the day running smoothly and stress-free for everyone involved. If you're a couple looking for a unique, visually rich venue that feels intimate, whimsical, and timeless all at once--The Ruins is it. It's gorgeous year-round, and from a photography standpoint, it's an absolute dream. -Becca, B.Jones Photography

    This venue has a beautiful ambiance. I attended a fundraiser as a guest, so I have no firsthand…read moreaccount of hosting an event, only attending. The decor is whimsical, and the murals on the walls are practically poetic. Photo ops abound. The food at our even was catered by Landmark, and I literally loved everything. Appetizers, mains, desserts. There was bar service. One room has a Victorian flair with a gorgeous fireplace. I would definitely give it a go to host an event here.

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    Vue Lounge - We offer a variety of music genres. Please check our website for upcoming events.

    Vue Lounge

    3.3(107 reviews)
    0.7 miBelltown

    Upscale. Hospitable. Class A Service. This year I celebrated my birthday with Vue and booked 2…read moretables. I had the opportunity to speak with Mike on social media who was helpful in answering all my many questions. He later connected me with one of their VIP managers, John, who was quick to reach out and call to ensure we were on the same page and on point for the day of the event. He made some useful recommendations as to where I should have my tables and accommodated all of my guests upon entry. During the day of my event, David, who was one of the VIP hosts was so generous to connect with me and allowed me to be first to enter the main floor upon opening. David and my servers, Natalie and Blossom were so respectful and kind - they truly helped make my special celebration a memorable one. I'm so happy to see the successes and growth of Vue since they've opened in 2018. Their security team was also very kind! Steve who has been there for years, I believe, introduced himself to me and then there was another sir who saw that I was standing on a stool to record an performance and he later came by to carefully help me down without ask. Vue brings to life an artistic concept for nightlife that is inclusive of all communities. Their 4 different rooms and main floor creates space for every kind of guest. Whether you are looking to be near the crowd or to break away in the back, they have tables you can book to fit your very need. I appreciated their various table packages as it is inclusive of minimums and gratuity with tax later being added on at the end of the night. They make the booking experience very easy. I will say they tend to have a later start where it peaks around 11:30p. Other than that, I highlight recommend Vue Lounge - their team is a great example of what it means to treat their guests with respect so that everyone has a fun time.

    Younger crowd. looks like maybe 18+. kind of confusing, how to get any out of the place?read more

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