So my wife and I just had our first baby (a healthy, hungry boy). And while we knew we had a lot to learn about the basics -- keeping him fed, rested and diapered while getting enough sleep to function -- we didn't realize how soon we'd face another new-parent challenge: finding quality, car-seat-friendly restaurants in our neighborhood.
Our search has only begun (and I'm open to suggestions if you have any to share), but the Elysian Tangletown (near Greenlake) is an early winner.
Baby or no baby, smoke free bars are (surprisingly) not that easy to come by in Seattle. Add to that a nice selection of locally-brewed beer, a solid and well-executed "bar food" menu (think burgers, salads, fish & chips, etc.), and an easygoing, neighborhood feel, and Tangletown stands out as a worthy destination for anyone. But Tangletown also offers the pefect combination of well-spaced tables, a steady hum of conversation and understanding waitstaff who won't even raise an eyebrow when your little bug is raising a fuss. If you need to get out of the house and want to take your newborn with you, Tangletown is a great pick.
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