Mean Sandwich
This joint near Ballard Bridge serves big, hot sandwiches on Macrina buns, plus fried potato skins and bread pudding.
1510 NW Leary Way
Ballard
206-789-9999
Ballard
206-789-9999
Peddler Brewing Company
Peddler Brewing Company likes pedallers—as their website says, “We support bicycles and beer... Ride on over to our brewery to buy some beer to go or enjoy som…
1514 NW Leary Way
Ballard
360-362-0002
Ballard
360-362-0002
Staple & Fancy Mercantile
Brought to you by Ethan Stowell (Anchovies & Olives, How to Cook a Wolf, Tavolàta, and more) Staple & Fancy has a local, seasonal, Italianate “staple” menu wit…
4739 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-789-1200
Ballard
206-789-1200
The Walrus and the Carpenter
Renee Erickson runs this celebrated Ballard oyster bar, which also serves local clams and mussels, house-smoked fish, frites, and specialty meats, and everybod…
4743 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-395-9227
Ballard
206-395-9227
Ballard Pizza Company
It's "whole pies and fat slices" in Ballard from Ethan Stowell, with specials like guanciale and Yukon Gold potato, and prices that aren't too fancy—$15 for a …
5107 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-946-9960
Ballard
206-946-9960
Bitterroot BBQ
Bitterroot, in the old Acme Rubber Stamp Shop on the corner by Hattie’s Hat, uses an in-house smoker and picturesque stacks of applewood to very good effect, e…
5239 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-588-1577
Ballard
206-588-1577
Gracia
After several years cooking in New York City, Chester Gerl (formerly of Matt’s in the Market) returned to open Gracia, serving both antojitos, tacos, and other…
5313 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-268-0217
Ballard
206-268-0217
Sawyer
Former Lark chef de cuisine (and two-time Cochon555 winner) Mitch Mayers has opened his own restaurant in the former space of Kickin’ Boot Whiskey Kitchen in B…
5309 22nd Ave NW
Ballard
206-420-7225
Ballard
206-420-7225
San Fermo
San Fermo, located in the conspicuous 19th century house that sits amid all the brick and cobblestone of Ballard Avenue, is a neighborhood Italian restaurant f…
5341 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-342-1530
Ballard
206-342-1530
Skål Beer Hall
This Viking-influenced Scandinavian beer hall, named for the Norwegian word for "cheers," features craft beer, wine, cider, mead, and specialty cocktails.
5429 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-829-9615
Ballard
206-829-9615
Baker's
Bartender Brian Claudio Smith's new cocktail and natural wine bar is now open across the street from Ristorante Picolinos in Sunset Hill. Seattle chef Matt Jan…
32nd Avenue NW
Ballard
Ballard
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
Ray's Cafe
Ray's Boathouse's sibling is just upstairs, with a cheaper menu, bar, and great waterfront views.
6049 Seaview Ave NW
Ballard
(206) 782-0094
Ballard
(206) 782-0094
The Dane
The Dane in Crown Hill offers laks (smoked salmon, cream cheese, arugula, dill, and red onion) and æg (hard-boiled egg, Havarti, tomato, dill, arugula, balsami…
8000 15th Ave NW
Ballard
206-297-4441
Ballard
206-297-4441