The directory
Every rooftop we've reviewed, filterable by neighborhood. Pins on the map show sunset ratings.
Mbar
$$$South Lake Union · bar & restaurant
Lake Union & the Space Needle
Sunset 9/10Covered + heatedBest: Golden hour, May–Sept
The Nest
$$$Pike Place · bar
Elliott Bay & the ferries
Sunset 10/10Partially coveredBest: Sunset — reserve ahead
Fog Room
$$$Downtown · bar
Downtown skyline
Sunset 7/10Indoor lounge + terraceBest: Late evening
Downtown · bar & restaurant
5th Ave from five floors up
Sunset 6/10Heated, fire pitsBest: Happy hour, 3–6pm
Capitol Hill · restaurant
Rooftop garden, Melrose views
Sunset 8/10Closed in heavy rainBest: Summer dinner
Pioneer Square · bar
360° from the 35th floor
Sunset 9/10Fully indoor, 360°Best: Blue hour
Interbay · hang
Ship Canal & Ballard Bridge
Sunset 7/10Covered deckBest: Sunday afternoon