In The Neighborhood

McCormick's Fish House & Bar is at the base of the Columbia Center, one block from the new City Hall, two blocks from the Seattle Central Public Library and three blocks from the Smith Tower.  In addition, the Frye Art Museum and the stunning St. James Cathedral are just over the freeway.

Museums, Parks, Historical Landmarks

Columbia Center
Ste 4000, 701 5th Ave
Seattle, WA
The Columbia Center is the tallest building in Washington with an observation deck on the 72nd floor.  (Note: McCormick's Fish House & Bar is at the base of this building.)

Frye Art Museum
704 Terry Ave
Seattle, WA 98104-2019
The Frye Art Museum emphasizes painting and sculpture from the nineteenth century to the present. Its holdings originate from the private collection of Charles (1858-1940) and Emma (d. 1934) Frye. Charles, owner of a local meatpacking plant, set aside money in his will for a museum to house the Frye’s collection of over 230 paintings. The Frye Museum opened to the public in 1952 and was Seattle's first free art museum.

St. James Cathedral
804 Ninth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
St. James Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral built in 1907. It is notable for its grand scale, fine architecture, Renaissance painting of the Virgin and Child, and its relics of Mother Cabrini, the first American saint.

City Hall and many other government offices = .1 miles from restaurant
600 Fourth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
City Hall offers a spectacular façade along with a great view of the city from its interior walkways and view points.

Pioneer Square with its active galleries and nightlife begins = .2 miles from restaurant
Community Association Address:
201 Yessler Way
Suite B
Seattle, WA 98104
Brimming with Victorian Romaesque architecture, art galleries, shopping, and restaurants, Pioneer Square is truly Seattle’s cultural hub.  Pioneer Square’s location is perfect.  It is conveniently – and attractively – situated between Seattle’s downtown and its stadiums, and it is close to the waterfront, as well.  No matter what visitors are looking for – a good meal, a cup of rich coffee, or an art gallery opening – they find it at Pioneer Square.

The Historic Smith Tower and Observation Deck = .2 miles from restaurant
506 Second Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
When the Smith Tower opened in 1914, it was the fourth-largest building in the world.  Though it is no longer considered to be one of the world’s tallest structures, Smith Tower and its observation deck are landmarks in Seattle.  The observation deck’s views are breathtaking.  When looking out, visitors can see Seattle’s wonderful water and downtown views. 
www.smithtower.com

The Seattle Central Public Library = .2 miles from restaurant
Built by Rem Koolhaus is two blocks north on Fourth Avenue.
1000 Fourth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
The Seattle Central Public Library features a wide selection of books, as well as an impressive calendar of events including book clubs, poetry readings, and movie nights.

Shopping and Theater

McCormick’s is walking distance from Pioneer Square shops and sites, Westlake Center shopping and department stores, as well as 4 blocks from the Fifth Avenue Theatre.

The Fifth Avenue Theater featuring some of the Broadway bound productions = .3 miles from restaurant
1308 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
Bringing theatre and music to audiences since 1926, the Fifth Avenue Theater has seen its share of history.  It transformed into a movie palace for a brief period, and fell on hard times in the 1970’s, but it persevered.  Today, the theatre features off-Broadway hits, previews Broadway musicals, and houses touring productions of current hits. 
www.5thavenue.org

We are walking distance to the WA State Ferry Terminal = .3 miles from restaurant
801 Alaskan Way Pier 50
Seattle WA 98104 USA
The retail core of Westlake center (with Nordstrom’s and Macy’s among other shopping centers) begins 8 blocks away.

Street Westlake Center  = .6 miles from restaurant
400 Pine
Seattle, WA 98101-1625
Street Westlake Center is a four-story, mostly glass, retail pavilion.  Shoppers can find national stores and a wide variety of regional merchandise.  Westlake Center is a unique, urban shopping environment that contributes to Seattle’s charm.  With a food court on its top floor, Westlake Center has everything visitors need for a long, successful day of shopping. 
www.westlakecenter.com