Rhein Haus
Twentysomethings jostle for position around this prefab German beer hall's sprawling main bar. Inoffensive pick-up lines and mini bottles of Underberg are swif…
912 12th Ave
Central District
206-325-5409
Central District
206-325-5409
Seattle Fish Guys
As you could probably surmise, the Fish Guys (owned by the husband-and-wife team Salvador (Sal) Panelo and Desiree Chinn, formerly of Pike Place's City Fish) s…
411 23rd Ave S
Central District
206-485-7388
Central District
206-485-7388
East Anchor Seafood
From Brian Clevenger (Vendemmia), this Madrona spot is primarily a market selling seafood and groceries, including Vendemmia’s own pasta and tomato sauce. But …
1126 34th Ave #101
Central District
708-6669
Central District
708-6669
BluWater Bistro Leschi
This waterfront standard uses its gorgeous view to ratchet up menu prices for the very average fare, which makes the daily happy hour, featuring discount food …
102 Lakeside Ave
Central District
206-328-2233
Central District
206-328-2233
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
Bramling Cross
The menu at Ethan Stowell’s Bramling Cross runs the gamut from familiar pub fare (chicken wings, burgers, wedge salad) to less expected items like raw oysters,…
5205 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-420-8192
Ballard
206-420-8192
Macleod's Fish and Chips
From the people behind Bastille, Stoneburner, Poquitos, and Rhein Haus comes Macleod's Fish and Chips, which serves sustainable, long-line-caught wild Pacific …
5200 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
(206) 687-7115
Ballard
(206) 687-7115
Hattie's Hat
With stiff drinks and good food, Hattie’s is one of Ballard’s most beloved dives. The all-American menu has everything from classic burgers with sweet-potato f…
5231 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-784-0175
Ballard
206-784-0175
King's Hardware
This western-style bar, brother to Capitol Hill's beloved Linda's Tavern, is a good place to share a pitcher, but be warned that it's almost always crowded. Wh…
5225 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-782-0027
Ballard
206-782-0027
Rough & Tumble Pub
Owner Jen Barnes runs this women-focused sports bar on Ballard Avenue. The spot prioritizes women's games, displays women's sports memorabilia, and highlights …
5309 22nd Ave NW Top Floor
Ballard
206-737-7387
Ballard
206-737-7387
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
Waterwheel Lounge
The Waterwheel has wood-veneer paneling and a low ceiling; it is pleasantly dim, and the wall-to-wall carpet crawls up the sides of the central horseshoe bar. …
7034 15th Ave NW
Ballard
206-784-5701
Ballard
206-784-5701
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
Ray's Cafe
Ray's Boathouse's sibling is just upstairs, with a cheaper menu, bar, and great waterfront views.
6049 Seaview Ave NW
Ballard
(206) 782-0094
Ballard
(206) 782-0094
