Bramling Cross
The menu at Ethan Stowell’s Bramling Cross runs the gamut from familiar pub fare (chicken wings, burgers, wedge salad) to less expected items like raw oysters,…
5205 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-420-8192
Ballard
206-420-8192
Hattie's Hat
With stiff drinks and good food, Hattie’s is one of Ballard’s most beloved dives. The all-American menu has everything from classic burgers with sweet-potato f…
5231 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-784-0175
Ballard
206-784-0175
King's Hardware
This western-style bar, brother to Capitol Hill's beloved Linda's Tavern, is a good place to share a pitcher, but be warned that it's almost always crowded. Wh…
5225 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-782-0027
Ballard
206-782-0027
The Other Coast Cafe
The “other” coast is the East Coast (get it?!). The meats are thin-sliced and tasty, the lettuce etc. is fresh, and the bread is great (baguette-ish but withou…
5315 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-789-0936
Ballard
206-789-0936
5417 22nd Ave NW
Ballard
206-782-9966
Ballard
206-782-9966
8oz. Burger and Co.
Joining its Capitol Hill cousin of the same name and owner, Ballard's 8oz. Burger has proven to be just as popular as its first location. The menu is roughly t…
2409 NW Market St
Ballard
206-641-9184
Ballard
206-641-9184
Lockspot Cafe
The Lockspot reminds one of a small-town bar—it's got wood paneling, a pool table, and a jukebox bursting with Bob Seger, AC/DC, and Van Halen. The food …
3005 NW 54th St
Ballard
206-789-4865
Ballard
206-789-4865
Barking Dog Alehouse
Cool neighborhood pub in Greenwood with a great beer selection (specializing in Belgian brews) and an eclectic food menu (sesame seared-ahi salad). Too bad the…
705 NW 70th St
Phinney Ridge
206-782-2974
Phinney Ridge
206-782-2974
74th Street Ale House
This cozy neighborhood ale house has high ceilings, a dark bar, and old-fashioned pub signs—a convivial space usually filled with happy regulars. The bee…
7401 Greenwood Ave N
Phinney Ridge
206-784-2955
Phinney Ridge
206-784-2955
The Fat Hen
Seattleite Linnea Gallo and her Italian-born husband, Massimo, run the Fat Hen, in Ballard. The space is small but airy and lovely, with marble-topped cafe tab…
1418 NW 70th St
Ballard
206-782-5422
Ballard
206-782-5422
Waterwheel Lounge
The Waterwheel has wood-veneer paneling and a low ceiling; it is pleasantly dim, and the wall-to-wall carpet crawls up the sides of the central horseshoe bar. …
7034 15th Ave NW
Ballard
206-784-5701
Ballard
206-784-5701
Ristorante Picolinos
Picolinos invites you "to enjoy and experience authentic Italian food in the warmth and comfort of the restaurant." They also have a lot of Italian wine, a lar…
6415 32nd Ave NW
Ballard
206-781-8000
Ballard
206-781-8000
Gainsbourg
Named for the '60s French singer, scoundrel, and womanizer Serge Gainsbourg, this laid-back bar serves French small plates at good prices. Among the selections…
8550 Greenwood Ave N
Greenwood
206-783-4004
Greenwood
206-783-4004
Wild Mountain Cafe
Wild Mountain Cafe—situated in a cute craftsman cottage—makes all kinds of food, from fried chicken to enchiladas to great big salads to mac 'n' cheese to blac…
1408 NW 85th St
Crown Hill
206-297-9453
Crown Hill
206-297-9453