West Seattle air conditioning! Restaurant suggestions (add yours!)

A message sent to the WSB Facebook page requested a list of air-conditioned restaurants. So we asked for suggestions – here’s what we have so far (sorry we haven’t linked them all, but the WSB Restaurant Guide is a shortcut to info):

Melissa, Micki, Anmari, Lucretia: Circa
Julia, Dorothy, Jenny: Zeek’s Pizza (A/C *and* a patio, Julia notes)
Betsy, Molly, Jaime: Spiro’s
Katie, Sara: Freshy’s
Kristin, Tessa: Fresh Bistro
Teresa: Puerto Vallarta
Andy: Wing Dome
Guy: Yen Wor
Susan: Angelina’s
Aimee: “La Romanza Bistro is air conditioned and our cocktails with put a nice chill on you :)” (Editor’s note, La Romanza is a WSB sponsor)
Julie: Talarico’s
Jaime: Admiral Pub and Spiro’s
Tessa: Fresh Bistro

Our notes: Both Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor) and The Bridge have pointed out they have A/C. (The Bridge is now open for lunch, by the way.)

P.S. Food/beverage spot suggestions that aren’t restaurants:

Donna: ‎Stuffed Cakes

Ronda: Full Tilt Ice Cream

CeeCee: “Have dessert for dinner and go to Baskin-Robbins? Jamoca Almond Fudge sundae with whipped cream! You’ll be cool inside and out – just have to exercise a bit more when it cools down.”

Lindsey: “Beveridge Place AND they are having the cider revival. Nice and crisp!”

Wendy: Beer Junction

P.P.S. A few non-food/beverage (more or less) suggestions that were shared:

Nyla: “Sorry no food, but Cherry Consignment will be nice n cool & we have a great “toy box” for your kiddos.”

Kambra: “It’s not a restaurant, but the Bartell’s at Jefferson square has INSANE AC… i nearly cried.”

Erik: “The Highland Park Improvement Club is ALWAYS nice and cool & tomorrow night at 6:30 is FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT!!!It’s the 3rd Friday of every month! The have popcorn, candy, drinks and all of the concessions are delicious & affordable, so bring a pillow, blanket, etc. and come on down!!!” (Editor’s note: This is also part of today’s “West Seattle Friday” preview.)

Amanda: “The bowling alley for the win!! Awesome happy hour AC blasting the whole building was nice and cool.”

Elissa: “The Seattle Children’s Museum has AC :)”

Donna: “Try getting out on the water! (Thursday) was a perfect day for kayaking!”

And a question:

Rachel: “Any newborn-friendly places? I’ve got two very hot little kiddos at my place!”

Thanks for the suggestions, questions, etc.!

Kathi August 17, 2012 (2:17 pm)

I found terrific treasures at Cherry’s yesterday. I so love that sweet place and precious people. The best in my book.

jiggers August 17, 2012 (2:31 pm)

Under a big Douglas Fir in Lincoln Park is the bestes in this heat. It felt like November in Central Library yesterday…)

Trying! August 17, 2012 (3:17 pm)

Shadowland! Wow, and such great Happy Hour fresh food!

T August 17, 2012 (3:17 pm)

bin 41 wine shop is air conditioned and has a tasting tonight from 6-7:30. cheers!

Erin August 17, 2012 (3:19 pm)

Abbondanza had airconditioning too. We ate dinner there last night.

WSB August 17, 2012 (3:21 pm)

And now it seems the forecasts have been revised for not-total-baking temperatures anyway. But the mid-80s is hot enough. :)

jiggers August 17, 2012 (3:35 pm)

Do you have to spend money to sit and cool down in their place? I’m broke.

K August 17, 2012 (5:23 pm)

Hey Jiggers,

Most of the grocery stores I’ve been to are air conditioned. Maybe grab a book and chill out in one of their seating areas. Not sure where you are located but try Admiral Safeway or Thriftway. Cheers

Melanie August 17, 2012 (5:43 pm)

Really, the coolest place is at Lowman Beach Park. There is a huge shade tree and the ground underneath is always a little wet. Nature’s air conditioning at its finest and it is FREE. Take your babies and your brokeness it will make you happy!

happy August 17, 2012 (6:39 pm)

Rachel;
Newborns? Congrats! With hot weather it’s tempting to go bare skin, but then you have the stick-to-’em effect. Try using a lightweight cotton blanket between you and the little ones. Sounds crazy, but it really works.

Good luck!

cheers

NW Momma August 17, 2012 (8:45 pm)

Newborn cool off: hate to say it- the mall.

rcl August 17, 2012 (8:51 pm)

Post Office off California Ave PO Box lounge

Swiss miss August 17, 2012 (8:53 pm)

The bowling alley!! They have a great menu/happy hour was so nice inside and the kids had somthing to do :)

SaucyB August 18, 2012 (8:38 am)

AC? no thanks. we get a few hot days a year, i’d rather enjoy warm air for a change than refrigeration with my dinner. just putting out the minority opinion!