[Multiple] [Washington state, USA] May 9-11: Canadian visitors get up to 30% off their bill at participating restaurants, breweries

In previous years that the Major League Baseball season has the Toronto Blue Jays play an away game against the Seattle Mariners (in Seattle), a good number of Canadians have come over to visit Seattle for that weekend coinciding with the Mariners vs Blue Jays game … and in doing so, typically spend their money on food/drinks, accommodation, shopping etc. at standard U.S.-Canada exchange rates – without any widespread discounts for Canadian visitors.

This year, for the upcoming Friday May 9th 2025 Mariners vs. Blue Jays game at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, there is a new campaign by Seattle hospitality/tourism-oriented businesses and restaurants, called “Open Arms For Our Canadian Friends”

We love our Canadian neighbors. And we regret how our federal government is treating you. We wish we could change what happens in the other Washington.

What we can do is show you our thanks for being here. So, we’re taking the Canadian dollar at par — marking 30% off your tab to account for the exchange rate. It’s our way of saying, “We’re glad you’re here, and we’re on your side.”

Redeem your discount by showing valid Canadian identification (driver’s license, passport, etc.). Check with each participating business as eligibility may vary.

This targeted set of discounts is noteworthy for Canadians who were already planning to – or had not been thinking of – going to visit Seattle (e.g. attending the Mariners vs. Blue Jays game) this upcoming May 9-11 weekend.

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Participating businesses – FOOD & DRINKS

Ethan Stowell Restaurants – Bombo Italian Kitchen | Cortina | The Victor Tavern (South Lake Union) | Tavolàta (Belltown). esrfamily Instagram post (April 24, 2025)

We’ve welcomed Canadian travelers to our city for decades. You’re not visitors and customers to us. You’re friends and neighbors. And as neighbors, we want to support you how we can and show you we’re glad you’re here. So, we’re taking the Canadian dollar at par — marking 30% off your tab to account for the exchange rate. It’s our way of saying, “We’re glad you’re here, and we’re on your side.” Join us May 9th through May 10th at the following ESR locations:

@bomboitaliankitchen / Seattle
@cortinaseattle / Seattle
@victortavern / South Lake Union
@tavolatapasta / Belltown

To redeem this special discount, a Canadian passport or form of ID is required. May not be combined with any other special offers or promotions, including happy hour or discounts through our ESR partners.

Spinasse (Italian restaurant)

Artusi (Italian restaurant/bar)

Fremont Brewing (Brewery)

Ivar’s (Seafood restaurant/bar)

The Attic Alehouse & Eatery (restaurant/bar)

Pike Brewing Company (brewery) NOTE: potentially includes PBC-operated restaurants: Pike Bar, Pike Fish Bar, Pike Taproom Summit

Marination (Hawaiian/Korean cuisine)

Tutta Bella (Neapolitan pizzeria)

The 5 Point Cafe (diner/dive bar)

Mecca Café (diner/dive bar)

Wild Ginger (South East Asian cuisine)

The campaign website’s list of participating restaurants/breweries might NOT be 100% complete/comprehensive, there are probably a few more that can be found (see Additional references below)

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Additional references:

• Multiple Seattle restaurants are offering a discount for Canadian visitors — and an apology – Daily Hive > Vancouver (May 1, 2025)
• Seattle Restaurants Are Offering Canadian Tourists a Discount, and an Apology – EATER Seattle (April 29, 2025)
• Seattle businesses woo Canadians with discounts amid political tensions – KING TV News (May 1, 2025)
• Companies & Affiliates – Seattle Hospitality Group of Companies

Statistics: Posted by da1jonty — May 5th, 2025 3:28 pm

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