Pono Ranch
Pono is Hawaiian for, roughly, “a state of harmony or balance.” Near the north end of the Ballard Bridge, Pono Ranch is, roughly, an organic cafe—one with a “h…
4502 Shilshole Ave NW
Ballard
206-258-2162
Ballard
206-258-2162
Ballard Brothers Seafood and Burgers
Pretty much everybody knows about Ballard Brothers Seafood and Burgers. The restaurant, which began as a festival booth in 1987 and took over the old Ballard S…
5305 15th Ave NW
Ballard
206-784-4440
Ballard
206-784-4440
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
Asadero El Mesquito
Asadero El Mesquite (sometimes referred to as Asadero Ballard), is the relative restaurant of Kent's Asadero Sinaloa. Both locations offer a dizzying array of …
5405 Leary Ave NW
Ballard
(206) 659-4499
Ballard
(206) 659-4499
Shiku Sushi
Shiku Sushi in Ballard serves all the usual sushi suspects, plus ornate specialty rolls and appetizers like jalepeno poppers with crab meat. At the bar: beer, …
5310 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
(206) 588-2151
Ballard
(206) 588-2151
Moshi Moshi Sushi
Moshi Moshi’s salient feature is the Tree, a two-story-high artificial cherry tree with LED-illuminated blossoms. It would be especially amazing if you were st…
5324 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
(206) 971-7424
Ballard
(206) 971-7424
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
Arashi Ramen
Ballard’s Arashi Ramen brings even more of the rich, porky broth called tonkotsu to Seattle ramen slurpers. (Arashi’s wildly popular original location is in Tu…
5401 20th Ave NW
Ballard
206-492-7933
Ballard
206-492-7933
Mr. Gyros
Mr. Gyros turns out the solid standards of quick Middle Eastern food: falafel, shawarma, kabobs, baba ghanoush, and hummus. The chicken shawarma stands out: It…
5522 20th Ave NW
Ballard
206-782-7777
Ballard
206-782-7777
Billy Beach Sushi and Bar
Billy Beach (of Gaba Sushi and Japonessa, and formerly of Kushi Bar and Umi Sake House) finally opened a restaurant named after himself. The “and” in the name …
5463 Leary Ave NW
Ballard
206-257-4616
Ballard
206-257-4616
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
Katsu Burger & Sushi
This location of local Japanese fusion burger joint Katsu Burger, known for its deep-fried tonkatsu-style patties and unique milkshakes, will add sushi, bento,…
2034 NW 56th St
Ballard
206-898-5050
Ballard
206-898-5050
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
Tortuga
Located in front of Surf Ballard on Shilshole, Tortuga serves coffee, fresh juices and agua frescas, and small bites to snack on or take to the beach, all made…
6300 Seaview Ave NW
Ballard
206-501-8153
Ballard
206-501-8153