Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
OMG, just eat there - you will not regret it. best quiche, croissants and pastries this side of paris (actually I know a parisian who says they are better at Besalu)
155 locals recommend
Cafe Besalu
5909 24th Ave NWOMG, just eat there - you will not regret it. best quiche, croissants and pastries this side of paris (actually I know a parisian who says they are better at Besalu)
Kiss Cafe
2817 NW Market Stfresh, healthy, great selection of beer. Casual
fancy famous, great view, spendy - sit at the bar downstairs and get a few nibbles if you're on a budget - upstairs is cheaper but it gets kind of loud
188 locals recommend
Ray's Boathouse
6049 Seaview Ave NWfancy famous, great view, spendy - sit at the bar downstairs and get a few nibbles if you're on a budget - upstairs is cheaper but it gets kind of loud
the oldest actual bar in seattle. great dive bar in old town - but not really so divey. Great pub food with some lovely healthy choices. Live music once in a while. Locals. strong drinks
45 locals recommend
Hattie's Hat Restaurant
5231 Ballard Ave NWthe oldest actual bar in seattle. great dive bar in old town - but not really so divey. Great pub food with some lovely healthy choices. Live music once in a while. Locals. strong drinks
homemade tortillas and excellent mole sauce. usually a line but worth the wait - great tequila and mescal drinks
100 locals recommend
La Carta De Oaxaca
5431 Ballard Ave NWhomemade tortillas and excellent mole sauce. usually a line but worth the wait - great tequila and mescal drinks
cuban fare - long line - worth every second - eat across the street at the "secret beach". Max loves the #2 Press and Tarrell gets the salad and beans
136 locals recommend
Un Bien
7302.5 15th Ave NWcuban fare - long line - worth every second - eat across the street at the "secret beach". Max loves the #2 Press and Tarrell gets the salad and beans
good cocktails, good food, not too expensive - our go-to place in old ballard
12 locals recommend
The Gerald
5210 Ballard Ave NWgood cocktails, good food, not too expensive - our go-to place in old ballard
El Borracho Ballard
5465 Leary Ave NWtry the hibiscus margarita
Senor Moose Cafe
5242 Leary Avenue Northwestgreat brunch and dinner - yummmmmm
best burger and veggie burger in seattle - good string drinks, very friendly - a little punk rock
32 locals recommend
Tin Hat Bar & Grill
512 NW 65th Stbest burger and veggie burger in seattle - good string drinks, very friendly - a little punk rock
Kimchi House
5809 24th Ave NWyummy korean healthy
a bit more upscale - food is great - try the bar in the bar - it's beautiful and the drinks are divine
84 locals recommend
Bastille Cafe & Bar
5307 Ballard Ave NWa bit more upscale - food is great - try the bar in the bar - it's beautiful and the drinks are divine
if you go at happy hour (every day!!) they have BOTTLES or champagne for only $15!!!! also, if you like oysters this is the place
19 locals recommend
Ballard Annex Oyster House
5410 Ballard Ave NWif you go at happy hour (every day!!) they have BOTTLES or champagne for only $15!!!! also, if you like oysters this is the place
Ocho
2325 NW Market Stexcellent tapas and cocktails
D'Ambrosio Gelato
5339 Ballard Ave NWgelato!!!!!!!!!!!!
beautiful garden eating outside. Food is good - upscale - popular - upscale. Really nice for breakfast - walk up for coffee and pastries
55 locals recommend
Ristorante Picolinos
6415 32nd Ave NWbeautiful garden eating outside. Food is good - upscale - popular - upscale. Really nice for breakfast - walk up for coffee and pastries
really fun tiki-themed bar. they usually have entertainment - great poke and unusual offerings - great vibe - fun cocktails
23 locals recommend
Hotel Albatross
2319 NW Market Streally fun tiki-themed bar. they usually have entertainment - great poke and unusual offerings - great vibe - fun cocktails
Drinks & Nightlife
sometimes they have a dj. Very small place. great, friendly people - eclectic. Probably some of he best cocktails in ballard
37 locals recommend
Hazlewood
2311 NW Market Stsometimes they have a dj. Very small place. great, friendly people - eclectic. Probably some of he best cocktails in ballard
by day: nice drinks. By night: dance club for the younger crowd. doesn't really fit the Ballard vibe but if dance clubs are your thing this will be your closest
7 locals recommend
BalMar
5449 Ballard Avenue Northwestby day: nice drinks. By night: dance club for the younger crowd. doesn't really fit the Ballard vibe but if dance clubs are your thing this will be your closest
Tractor Tavern
5213 Ballard Ave NWtons of great music here every night - check out the calendar
The Sunset Tavern
5433 Ballard Avenue Northwestindie music venue
Peddler Brewing Company
1514 NW Leary Way great friendly - beer made on site
Stoup Brewing
1108 NW 52nd Stgreat beer made on site
Parks & Nature
beach in walking distance of our house. walk down the hill, bring a book and enjoy. you can also rent kayaks or SUP paddle boards there
728 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWbeach in walking distance of our house. walk down the hill, bring a book and enjoy. you can also rent kayaks or SUP paddle boards there
Sunset Hill Park
7531 34th Ave NWbest view at sunset (#2 is your deck!)
see the ships go through the locks. see the salmon ladder and the beautiful gardens
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th Stsee the ships go through the locks. see the salmon ladder and the beautiful gardens
beaches, views, lighthouse, trails for hiking or jogging or biking. you can walk there form the house by walking across the locks
756 locals recommend
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park Blvdbeaches, views, lighthouse, trails for hiking or jogging or biking. you can walk there form the house by walking across the locks
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake Waywatch the city roll by from this beautiful park on lake union