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There’s a lot going on in Ballard—we’ll help you navigate the neighborhood.
Ballard is known for its breweries, but there’s plenty to drink here in addition to beer. Here are the best bars in the area.
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There’s a lot going on in Ballard—we’ll help you navigate the neighborhood.
This excellent Mexican spot in Ballard takes residency at Fair Isle Brewing's kitchen three days a week, and they serve tacos worthy of pairing with lots of saison.
This Golden Gardens snack shack serves Philly-style hoagies, salads, grain bowls, and popsicles that work well for a beach day. Get the turkey and havarti sandwich.
Get a decent smashburger and enjoy the well-planned TV layout at this understated spot.
You know Paseo, but Un Bien is better. It’s where the original family works now, and the Caribbean sandwiches in Ballard are the city’s best.
There are a lot of oysters in Seattle, and Walrus And The Carpenter has some of the very best. Hit the Ballard spot for excellent seafood and drinks.
This lively Mexican-Lebanese counter in Ballard specializes in excellent crispy tacos, taquitos, and nachos.
Joie is a coffee shop in Ballard that experiments with various cold foam toppings on iced lattes or matcha—and it works.
Maria Luisa is an Argentinian empanada shop in Ballard where you can sit down to a pretty amazing stuffed pastry.
Strega is a pizzeria and pasta spot in Ballard that you should frequent for smoked cheese-topped pies at the bar.
Mox Boarding House is where tabletop gamers go to play long sessions while fueling up on cocktails, beer, and snacks.
There are a lot of seafood restaurants on the water in Seattle. Ray's in Ballard is the best one.
Halfseas is a Ballard wine bar and bottle shop that feels like a beach house stocked with good wine. Sign us up.
Cardoon is an excellent coffee shop in Ballard that features German and Chinese-influenced flavors.
Make Maíz Taquería your next stop for a casual sit-down lunch in Ballard and excellent tacos.
Ballard Smoke Shop is a neighborhood dive bar with locals camped out at the bar, arcade games lining the walls, and a great smashburger.
Located inside Fair Isle Brewing is 49th Street Beast, a Beast & Cleaver outpost that serves tasty charcuterie, dry-aged meats, and fancy vegetable dishes.
Head to Other Coast Cafe—a sandwich shop in Ballard—for excellent versions of meat, cheese, and sauce on bread. But don't sleep on their vegan options.
The Ivy is an American fusion restaurant in Ballard that has more velvet accent chairs than enjoyable menu items.
Rough & Tumble is a Ballard sports bar with 18 TVs, multiple pool tables, and a lineup of sporting events (primarily women's) broadcast all day long.
Ballard is known for its breweries, but there’s plenty to drink here in addition to beer. Here are the best bars in the area.