Bush Garden, Seattle's iconic karaoke bar, has unvanished

Bush Garden, Seattle's iconic karaoke bar, has unvanished

Published: July 2, 2026

Duration: 22:05

Bush Garden is back.

After closing during the pandemic, Seattle’s iconic karaoke institution re-opened in a new location in the C-ID.

The restaurant has a long history in the city, and a devoted customer base.

In this collaboration episode with Vanishing Seattle's Cynthia Brothers, we’ll explore how Bush Garden went from a high-end Japanese restaurant to a center of C-ID activism as well as a beloved karaoke bar.

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