Street Food Tour of South Lake Union

Sample your way through six local restaurants on a guided 2-hour walking and tasting tour of Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood.

Getting started

Meet your chef guide outside Maiz Molino at 2325 6th Ave, between Battery St and Bell St. After a brief introduction, set off on foot with your group to explore South Lake Union. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring an appetite, as the tour covers several blocks and multiple food stops.

What to expect

South Lake Union food trail

This guided tour introduces you to the evolving South Lake Union district, once filled with warehouses and now home to major tech campuses and a thriving street food scene.

Features

• Visit six local restaurants, with stops that may include Marination for Korean-Hawaiian fusion, a neighborhood burger joint, hand-rolled sourdough bagels at Rubinstein, ginger beer from Rachel’s, fried chicken at Ma’ono, and a sweet treat from Lady Yum. The exact route and tastings vary by day and guide.

• Enjoy generous portions at each stop; guests often find the tastings more substantial than expected.

• Your chef guide shares stories and insights about the neighborhood’s transformation, the people behind each restaurant, and the unique culinary influences that shape the area.

• Stroll through South Lake Union, learning about its history, modern businesses, and the role of food in the community.

At the end of your tour, receive a post-tour discount link for the stops you visited and for 18 Pike Place Market partners, so you can revisit your favorites or explore more of Seattle’s food scene on your own.