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Radiator Whiskey - Ballard
$$$$•Comfort Food•4.8(31)Grand Opening Tuesday July 1st!
Radiator Whiskey Bar features food that brings a smile and drinks in every variety of container and iteration; straight, mixed, bottled, canned and on tap. Step inside Radiator Whiskey and be immersed in Pacific Northwest atmosphere, warm tones, industrial architecture and plenty of natural wood accents including a larger than live whiskey barrel wall.Stoneburner
$$$$•Italian•4.8(1,788)Stoneburner sits on the ground floor of Hotel Ballard alongside Ballard Avenue, where longtime Seattle chef and owner Jason Stoneburner cooks with the confidence of 20+ years in the region’s kitchens. His food blends the bounty of the Northwest — wood-fired meats, seasonal vegetables, and handmade pastas served without pretense. Inside, the restaurant feels both worldly and lived-in, with salvaged wood, antique fixtures, and a cozy, layered design. On warmer days, massive front windows slide open to Ballard Avenue, filling the space with light and breeze. It’s the kind of place that welcomes you in—whether you're gathering with friends, celebrating something big, or just stopping by for a great plate of food.
Sabine Café and Bar
$$$$•Mediterranean•4.7(126)reservations accepted for dinner only, from 5pm-9pm, tuesday - saturday.
our day café remains walk-up and counter-service only - NO reservations accepted for brunch.
sabine is a café, bar, and bakery serving a lively daytime and nighttime experience for all on ballard ave. here you'll find vibrant espresso drinks, colorful cocktails, and fresh breakfast, lunch, and dinner served daily. our inviting menus by chef dunkelberger draw upon mediterranean influences with middle eastern spices and herbs, while our dedication to using local, in-season, and organic ingredients wherever we can highlights the bounty of the northwest. our mezze and salatim dishes are meant to be shared; here we value the community that dining together brings.Portage Bay Cafe - Ballard
$$$$•Regional American (Northwest)•4.6(435)Located in Ballard since 2006, Portage Bay Cafe has a mission of local, organic and sustainable fare. From our Crab Cake Benedict to our signature House-Made Challah French Toast, our items are carefully crafted to use the best seasonal and organic ingredients available. In addition to our famous brunch items, our menus include a variety of amazing salads and sandwiches.
Portage Bay Cafe in Ballard is a large, airy, boisterous space with lots of energy. We look forward to serving you soon.
San Fermo
$$$$•Italian•4.6(1,877)Reservations can be made for parties up to 5 guests. Larger groups can be accommodated with early reservations on weeknights, please email the restaurant to book a large group. Please understand that our reservations do not guarantee a specific table or area of the restaurant. If you are having difficulty finding a reservation you are welcome to stop by for walk-in seating. We seat our bar and covered/heated patio for dinner nightly.The Ballard Cut
$$$$•Farm-to-table•4.7(699)The Ballard Cut is a farm-to-table restaurant and whisk(e)y bar specializing in local and seasonal ingredients. Our 1200+ bottle whiskey list ranges from Japanese and Scotch single malts to American bourbons and ryes. Join us for dinner and a custom whisk(e)y flight built by our passionate and experienced staff.
Helmed by owner Tommy Patrick and chef Rachael Peebles, The Ballard Cut is the culmination of decades of hard work and dedication in the restaurant industry. We sincerely hope you enjoy your dining experience!
*We have adjusted our hours for the fall and winter seasons. Happy hour begins at 4pm every day and is only available for walk-in guests seated in our bar area. Patio tables will be unavailable until spring. Please call during business hours to confirm any seating requests.*
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- LLisaSan Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoThe food is delicious, the ambiance lovely and the service friendly and efficient. Great place.More infoSabine Café and Bar$$$$• Mediterranean• Ballard / Fremont•4.7
- MMelissaPortland / Oregon •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe made a reservation for dinner on a Thursday night while visiting the city. We were craving good pasta which is hard to come by where we live & San Fermo was on a best pasta list article so we tried it out. It did not disappoint!! The pasta dishes we ordered were phenomenal, as well as the Caesar salad. Would recommend!!! Our server was awesome (Helen) too, Johnny on the spot! The only downsides were that our food took quite a while and the seating was pretty tight. There is a 23% service charge that is applied to the total, I believe it was gratuity. The prices were reasonable but the portions weren’t very big at all. Still it was enough!More infoSan Fermo$$$$• Italian• Ballard / Fremont•4.6
- JJeffreySan Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoEverything was great. A friend from our area of San Francisco recommended this restaurant while we were visiting the area. There were 4 of us and loved it all, from the amazing bread and drinks from start through app’s and individual meals. Our server Sassy was great! We had a blast. Highly recommend!!!!More infoThe Ballard Cut$$$$• Farm-to-table• Ballard / Fremont•4.7
- AAlex1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoService was excellent, wine was delicious, and entrees were tasty!More infoStoneburner$$$$• Italian• Ballard / Fremont•4.8
- SSabrinaSeattle / Eastern Washington •11 reviews5.0Dined on 26 May 2026We had a lovely anniversary dinner at The Garrison and plan to be back very soon. The space is lovely, quiet, and a comfortable place to enjoy dinner. When we arrived we were notified ahead of time that they were unexpectedly short staffed but would do their best to take good care of us, and they sure did. I don't think I saw any of the staff slow done once. They did everything to make sure people were served in a timely and friendly manner, even under some added stress. The bartender was whipping out delicious cocktails like it was nobody's business. We were impressed! To top it off, the food was delicious. We ordered the seafood tower and enjoyed absolutely everything that was included. We can't wait to bring friends back. Thank you for a lovely anniversary dinner!More infoThe Garrison Seattle$$$$• Seafood• Ballard / Fremont•4.4
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Lined with coffee shops, breweries and boutique clothing stores, Ballard and Fremont are two of the most popular neighborhoods in Seattle. On any given afternoon, young couples can be seen pushing strollers and sipping organic, fair-trade coffee. While you're enjoying the boutiques, satisfy your sweet tooth at one of the many vegan bakeries and cafes. Fremont natives refer to their home as "the Center of the Universe," and for good reason. From steakhouses and contemporary American fare to Hawaiian and Mexican options, locals have access to various types of cuisines. The area is especially noted for its sushi bistros and seafood fine dining.
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