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Old 10-05-2011, 09:47 AM   #1
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Flying out to Seattle soon, and pumped to see it. Anyone else been? I hear there's a restaurant at the top- which looks ridiculously expensive.
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Old 10-05-2011, 10:17 AM   #2
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http://spaceneedle.com/restaurant/

Haven't been but if it is like the revolving restaurant on top of the Westin in Atlanta then expect bleh food for holy shit prices. The view is what makes it for any revolving restaurant.

I was in a space needle like building in Abu Dhabi that revolved. That was the absolute shit and the food was cheap as hell. I spent 80 aed for a full meal, drink, and an appetizer which is about $25.

And speaking of Space Needles, I want to do that jump/ride in New Zealand. That looks fun as hell!
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Old 10-05-2011, 10:21 AM   #3
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It's a nice elevator ride, but the food is way overpriced for what it is.

Have a beer or two at the top, then head downtown for dinner. I don't know what's in vogue in Seattle these days, but there are tons of restaurants around the Pioneer Square/ waterfront area, that are better than Sky City.

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Old 10-05-2011, 10:24 AM   #4
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I"ve been there several times and that is where I proposed to my wife. The food portions are small, everything is ala carte and it is expensive but very good. You cant beat the view though and the dining room spins while you are eating. I cant remember how long it takes to make 1 revolutuion but it's slow, like once and hour.

If you don't eat there it costs something like $12 to ride the elevator to the viewing deck, otherwise if you are eating it's free.

Don't forget to by the "Weedle on the Needle" book from the gift shop.
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Old 10-05-2011, 10:28 AM   #5
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It's a nice elevator ride, but the food is way overpriced for what it is.

Have a beer or two at the top, then head downtown for dinner. I don't know what's in vogue in Seattle these days, but there are tons of restaurants around the Pioneer Square/ waterfront area, that are better than Sky City.

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The restaurant at the top is good for a drink or two, but you will find MUCH better food downtown.
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Old 10-05-2011, 10:31 AM   #6
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If you want good food, the Metropolitan Grill is top notch.
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Old 10-05-2011, 10:37 AM   #7
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Z and i are going there in a few weeks, she has a convention till fri, and i'm flying in fri evening. the needle is the one place Z "HAS" to go to.

buddy of mine told me

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Take the ferry to S seattle
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Z and i are going there in a few weeks, she has a convention till fri, and i'm flying in fri evening. the needle is the one place Z "HAS" to go to.

buddy of mine told me

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Take the ferry to S seattle
Pike place market
Ivars is just ehh, if you want good seafood, go to Saltys on Alki Beach.

Forget the Ferry to S Seattle, take the Edmonds to Kingston Ferry. PPM is very cool as is the entire waterfront.
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Old 10-05-2011, 10:56 AM   #9
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should we get a car or is everything accesible by public trans. ? its only like $15/day thru priceline.

free parking at the hotel also
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Old 10-05-2011, 11:03 AM   #10
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Get a car and make use of the carpool lanes. Public transportations sucks there.
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