7 Ways to Celebrate Grads in Seattle Southside

Summer is coming and for many students, so is graduation! After all that hard work, it's time to celebrate. Parents, friends, and family members looking for gift ideas or group restaurants in Seattle Southside need look no further.

Summer is coming and for many students, so is graduation! After all that hard work, it’s time to celebrate. Parents, friends, and family members looking for gift ideas or group restaurants in Seattle Southside need look no further.

3 Great Restaurants for Larger Groups:

Din Tai Fung
Azteca Mexican Restaurant
Bahama Breeze

Seattle Chocolates Gift box

Colorful open box featuring chocolate bars

Nothing says “congrats!” quite like a box of chocolates. Also, what a great metaphor about life after school…For a high-end (and delicious) gift box, try the JCOCO Tasting Experience Box. It’s a rainbow of color and unique flavors that any grad would love.

Spa Package at Cedarbrook

two friends getting a massage in the spa at Cedarbrook

It’s time to ease into your summer vacation and work that homework tension out of your muscles. A luxurious massage, facial, and body treatment at the Spa at Cedarbrook is exactly what a new grad needs to wind down after all those finals.

Cake at Red Ribbon Bakeshop

Of course, the grad party will need a cake. Put some Filipino flare into your celebratory dessert at Red Ribbon Bakeshop. They have plenty of classic and unique flavors, including the vibrant purple Ube Overload Cake, perfect for a UW alumnus.

REI Gift Card

Female backpacker on hill looking off into the forest in the distance

Maybe your grad plans on exploring the great wide open after all that time spent in the classroom. They’ll be able to get all the outdoor, hiking, and camping gear they need for their post-graduate adventure at REI.

Group-Friendly Restaurants

Din Tai Fung

Local college kids have most likely raved about this place before, so take the party to Din Tai Fung for platters of mouth-watering dumplings and a great atmosphere for groups.

Azteca Mexican Restaurant

Nothing says celebration like delicious Mexican food. Celebrate with traditional tacos or go all-out with their molcajete, a traditional Mexican stew served in a stone cauldron! Plus, for the college grads and adults, their margaritas are excellent.

Bahama Breeze

Bring the party to the Caribbean (or just a slice of it) at Bahama Breeze. Tropical drinks, delicious Caribbean-inspired dishes and a laid-back island-vibe make this the perfect venue for a party.