Salmon Bay Cafe
The Salmon Bay Cafe, wedged between a marina and the train tracks, makes old-school diner classics, including omelettes named after Seattle neighborhoods.
5109 Shilshole Ave NW
Ballard
206-782-5539
Ballard
206-782-5539
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
Patxi's
Patxi's is a Chicago-style pizza chain. The CEO told the Seattle Times that he's "confident that we will rank with the best of them in Seattle"—which, given th…
5323 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-946-1512
Ballard
206-946-1512
Vietnam Cafe and Sandwich
The name is pretty self-explanatory. Try any of the tofu dishes, and pick a sunny day to go--they have outdoor seating which is perfect for people-watching.
5701 15th Ave NW
Ballard
206-783-0836
Ballard
206-783-0836
Than Brothers
Diner-style Than Brothers is devoted to pho and pho alone, and they have it down to a science—it’s cheap, hot, and reportedly good at each and every one of the…
2021 NW Market St
Ballard
206-782-5715
Ballard
206-782-5715
La Carta de Oaxaca
Seattle’s first and foremost Oaxacan restaurant remains as popular as ever, winning Seattle’s collective heart with bolder, more adventurous offerings than you…
5431 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-782-8722
Ballard
206-782-8722
Li'l Woody's
Li’l Woody’s serves good burgers made with Painted Hills beef, with the basic model starting at less than $5 (and it serves them until 3 a.m. on Fridays and Sa…
2040 NW Market St
Ballard
Ballard
Pink Bee Curry & Sandwiches
A Ballard-based, family-run Thai spot offering sandwiches and curries.
2010 NW 56th St
Ballard
206-466-1650
Ballard
206-466-1650
Ballard Smoke Shop
The Smoke Shop is the place to go for a well whiskey, a cheap can of cold beer, and a few pull tabs. The waitresses, who are old and beautiful in that dive-bar…
5439 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-784-6611
Ballard
206-784-6611
Ann's Teriyaki
Neighborhood teriyaki and pho place in the heart of Ballard with mixed reviews.
2246 NW Market St
Ballard
206-789-5838
Ballard
206-789-5838
Streetzeria
Streetzeria is a family-run food cart that serves pizza with locally grown ingredients “at street prices.” Owner Greg Bye somewhat puzzlingly says he's “proud …
NW Market St. and 24 Ave. NW
Ballard
206-755-5433
Ballard
206-755-5433
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
Taco Del Mar Ballard
Ballard's outpost of the Taco Del Mar chain. Some loyal folks claim that the food here is better than at other locations.
6101 15th Ave NW
Ballard
206-297-4446
Ballard
206-297-4446
Watson's Counter
This Ballard restaurant features a brunch-focused menu of nostalgic comfort food with Korean influences, including cereal French toast encrusted with Fruity Pe…
6420 24th Ave NW
Ballard
206-420-1688
Ballard
206-420-1688
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
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
Un Bien
Un Bien is owned by Julian and Lucas Lorenzo, sons of the original Paseo owner, Lorenzo Lorenzo. While Lorenzo senior isn't officially involved in the business…
7302.5 15th Ave NW
Ballard
206-588-2040
Ballard
206-588-2040
Ray's Boathouse
Ray’s is a waterfront-dining institution; the downstairs has an unimpeachably upscale (if standard-issue) atmosphere, the upstairs has a less-expensive cafe me…
6049 Seaview Ave NW
Ballard
206-789-3770
Ballard
206-789-3770
Un Bien Shilshole
Un Bien is owned by Julian and Lucas Lorenzo, sons of the original Paseo owner, Lorenzo Lorenzo. (Lorenzo Lorzenzo sold his business, and the Lorenzo family is…
6226 Seaview Ave NW
Ballard
206-420-7545
Ballard
206-420-7545
Four Spoons Cafe
Breakfast, brunch and lunch spot between Crown Hill and Ballard, offering the classics. Popular for its retro fireplace and strong coffee.
850 NW 85th St
Crown Hill
206-297-6384
Crown Hill
206-297-6384
