Space Needle

Phenix_Rider · 10-05-2011, 09:47 AM

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.

Smittie61984 · 10-05-2011, 10:17 AM

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!

askmrjesus · 10-05-2011, 10:21 AM

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.

JC

Rider · 10-05-2011, 10:24 AM

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.

Method · 10-05-2011, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by askmrjesus

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.

JC

This.

The restaurant at the top is good for a drink or two, but you will find MUCH better food downtown.

Rider · 10-05-2011, 10:31 AM

If you want good food, the Metropolitan Grill is top notch.

RACER X · 10-05-2011, 10:37 AM

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

Ivars rest.
Take the ferry to S seattle
Pike place market

Rider · 10-05-2011, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RACER X

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

Ivars rest.
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.

RACER X · 10-05-2011, 10:56 AM

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

Rider · 10-05-2011, 11:03 AM

Get a car and make use of the carpool lanes. Public transportations sucks there.

10-05-2011, 10:17 AM	#2
Smittie61984 I give Squids a bad name Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fly Over State Moto: 1996 CBR600 F3 (AKA the Flying Turd) Posts: 4,742	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! __________________ lifts - R.I.P.

10-05-2011, 10:21 AM	#3
askmrjesus Soul Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Everywhere, all the time. Moto: '0000 Custom Turbo Cross (with jet kit). Posts: 6,481	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. JC __________________ The way things are going, they're gonna crucify me.

10-05-2011, 10:37 AM	#7
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	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 Ivars rest. Take the ferry to S seattle Pike place market __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

10-05-2011, 10:56 AM	#9
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	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 __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD. Last edited by RACER X; 10-05-2011 at 10:59 AM..

10-05-2011, 10:24 AM	#4
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	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.

10-05-2011, 10:31 AM	#6
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	If you want good food, the Metropolitan Grill is top notch.

10-05-2011, 11:03 AM	#10
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Get a car and make use of the carpool lanes. Public transportations sucks there.