Space Needle Restaurants Information & Reservations

What would Seattle be without its icon, the Space Needle? Well, not much, apparently. There are more souvenirs in Seattle sold with images of this colossal white landmark than anything else. (Pictures of salmon may run a close second.) The Space N ... more

What would Seattle be without its icon, the Space Needle? Well, not much, apparently. There are more souvenirs in Seattle sold with images of this colossal white landmark than anything else. (Pictures of salmon may run a close second.) The Space Needle was built for the 1962 World's Fair, along with much of the surrounding Seattle Center. Some 605 feet high and built to withstand windstorms, earthquakes and, of course, rain, this is the place to go for a 360-degree view of Seattle and its environs. It'll cost you to get up there, but the observation deck is at the very top and the gift shop there is your best bet for finding a spoon in the shape of the needle, imprinted with your name, of course. Did we mention there's a Starbucks located here too? Just below that, at 500 feet, is the Space Needle Restaurant, which offers a fantastic Sunday brunch. The restaurant spins while you're eating, although not too quickly. It makes one revolution an hour, a perfect digestive aid less

The view of course is spectacular and the needle will rotate about 3-5 times in the time it takes you to eat. If you eat there the trip to the top is free. But the food at the top of coruse is expensive. I was less than impressed with the quali ... more

The view of course is spectacular and the needle will rotate about 3-5 times in the time it takes you to eat. If you eat there the trip to the top is free. But the food at the top of coruse is expensive. I was less than impressed with the quality of the food. I had fish which was undercooked. It's probably better just to pay for the trip up without eating. There are much better places to eat in Seattle. less

OK, why would you go to a place with such a beautiful view and expect to have a fine dining experience? Well, you are in Seatle afterall, and in Seattle dining is a serious business. The Space Needle was constructed for the 1962 World's Fair and ... more

OK, why would you go to a place with such a beautiful view and expect to have a fine dining experience? Well, you are in Seatle afterall, and in Seattle dining is a serious business. The Space Needle was constructed for the 1962 World's Fair and has remained an attraction ever since. I first visited the Space Needle in 1969 when my ship was stationed in Bremerton. The view from the Space Needle has always been the main draw, but I have enjoyed both dining and cocktails while visiting the attraction. Frequented by both locals and visitors, this is a very special place for everyone... less