Walking on Sunshine: A Luxe Winter Brunch at the Space Needle

By Linda Lowry, Social in Seattle

There’s brunch… and then there’s brunch at the Space Needle, where the entire morning feels like stepping into a Seattle daydream. Before you even sit down, the experience begins with VIP entry and priority elevator access, whisking you straight into the sky. And then comes that magical moment: the glass floor. You’re literally walking on sunshine, floating above the city as the skyline sparkles beneath your feet. It’s whimsical, surreal, and the perfect prelude to a brunch that leans all the way into luxury.

For $75 per guest, you’re treated to a decadent, multi-course, seasonally curated brunch served on the world’s first and only revolving glass floor. The price includes shareables for the table, a first course, entrée, dessert, coffee, juice, and one cocktail for guests 21+. It’s an experience that feels indulgent in all the right ways, thoughtful, elevated, and unmistakably Seattle.

And let’s talk about that cocktail. Their Bloody Mary is easily one of the best I’ve had anywhere in the city. They make their own mix in-house, and you can taste the craftsmanship in every sip, bold, savory, perfectly spiced, and layered with flavor. It’s the kind of Bloody Mary that makes you want to slow down and savor the moment.

The pumpkin spice pancakes were truly out of this world, fluffy, fragrant, and warm with spice, like the season wrapped in a cloud. They’re the kind of pancakes that make you pause mid-bite because you need a second to appreciate what’s happening.

For my entrée, I ordered the pork belly eggs Benedict, and it was perfection. The pork belly was tender with just the right crisp, the poached eggs were silky, and the hollandaise tied everything together with a rich, velvety finish. Paired with a side of golden fingerling potatoes, it was the kind of dish that feels both comforting and elevated.

I also had the clam chowder, and it was exquisite, velvety, rich, and beautifully balanced without ever feeling heavy. The clams were tender, the seasoning spot‑on, and the broth carried this deep, layered warmth that tasted like it had been perfected over time. It’s the kind of chowder that pulls you in the way a really good book does, you take one taste, and suddenly you’re fully absorbed. A definite must‑try.

And then dessert arrived, and the entire table lit up. It comes perched on a miniature Space Needle with a swirl of smoke drifting around it like a tiny edible spectacle. The dessert itself is a layered chocolate dream: a base of Dubai chocolate that’s smooth and luxurious, topped with a decadent chocolate layer, and finished with a berry-infused chocolate cherry that adds the perfect bright note. It’s dramatic, delicious, and unforgettable.

After a brunch that decadent, taking a stroll on the observation deck feels like the perfect finale. The city stretches out in every direction from the Sound, the mountains, the skyline, and you get to walk it all off while soaking in the Seattle scene from its most iconic perch.

Reservations are required and only available online but trust me: Space Needle brunch isn’t just a meal. It’s an experience. One that every Seattleite and every visitor should try at least once. It’s the kind of morning that stays with you long after you’ve come back down to earth.

Photo & Video credit: Linda Lowry