Whether for the football or the commercials, Super Bowl Sunday — Feb. 3 this year — looms large on the American cultural landscape.
Looking for ways to enjoy America’s largest secular holiday? Hoodline crunched the numbers, using both Yelp data and our own secret playbook to produce a ranked list of the best sports bars, wing spots and pizza delivery options to make your Super Bowl celebration a success — no home-team victory required.
Televisions all around town will likely be tuned to the big game, but a few local sports bars represent Seattle’s best. Here's where to snag a seat come game day.
1. Hellbent Brewing Company
Topping the list is Hellbent Brewing Company. Located at 13035 Lake City Way NE (between 133rd and 130th streets) in Olympic Hills, the brewery and cidery — sporting televisions inside and out — is the highest rated sports bar in Seattle, boasting 4.5 stars out of 152 reviews on Yelp.
2. Ballard Station Public House
Next up is Ballard's Ballard Station Public House, situated at 2236 N.W. Market St. (between North Ballard and North 22nd avenues). With 4.5 stars out of 90 reviews on Yelp, the watering hole slinging beer, cocktails and more has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Rookies Sports Bar and Grill
Rainier Valley's Rookies Sports Bar and Grill, located at 3820 S. Ferdinand St., Suite 101 (between South 39th and South Rainier avenues), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sports bar and traditional American kitchen four stars out of 251 reviews.
Nothing says Super Bowl Sunday like a mess of chicken wings with your choice of dipping sauce, and Seattle has some favorite wing spots to satisfy your cravings.
1. Thai Thai Kitchen
Topping the list is Thai Thai Kitchen. Located at 9525 Aurora Ave. North (between 96th and 95th streets) in Greenwood, the Thai spot — offering chicken wings, noodles and more — is the highest rated spot chicken wing stop in Seattle, boasting 4.5 stars out of 171 reviews on Yelp.
2. Nate's Wings And Waffles
Next up is Squire Park's Nate's Wings and Waffles, situated at 1224 E. Jefferson St. (between 13th and 12th avenues). With four stars out of 505 reviews on Yelp, it has proven to be a local favorite for wings.
3. King Philly Cheesesteaks
Rainier Valley's King Philly Cheesesteaks, located at 7820 Rainier Ave. S (between Kenyon and Chicago streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score chicken wings, cheesesteaks and more 4.5 stars out of 110 reviews.
You've got your favorite pizza spots, but do they offer take-out? Here's are Yelpers' favorite pizzas that can be devoured in front of your own big screen.
1. Serious Pie
Topping the list is Serious Pie. Located at 316 Virginia St. in Belltown, the pizzeria is the most popular spot to score a pie in Seattle, boasting four stars out of 3,869 reviews on Yelp. Call ahead or place your take-out order online, or check Caviar and Grubhub for delivery options.
2. Italian Family Pizza
Next up is First Hill's Italian Family Pizza, situated at 1028 Madison St. (between Boren and Terry avenues). With 4.5 stars out of 851 reviews on Yelp, the Italian spot, which offers pizza and more, has proven to be a local favorite. Call ahead to place a take-out order, or check Postmates for delivery options.
