Guidebook for Seattle
Drinks & Nightlife
favorite bar steps from my house with really good burgers, tots and a punk vibe
32 locals recommend
Tin Hat Bar & Grill
512 NW 65th Stfavorite bar steps from my house with really good burgers, tots and a punk vibe
Reuben's Brews
5010 14th Ave NWone of Ballard's many great breweries
The Dray
708 NW 65th Stsoccer bar with good sandwiches, pizza and craft beer
The Gerald
5210 Ballard Ave NWclassy cocktails
The Sexton
5327 Ballard Ave NWclassy cocktails
Populuxe Brewing
826 NW 49th Stone of Ballard's many great breweries
Essex
1421 NW 70th Stcraft cocktails
Lucky Envelope Brewing
907 NW 50th Stone of Ballard's many great breweries
Waterwheel Lounge
7034 15th Ave NWdive bar with karaoke and ping pong tables
The Barking Dog Alehouse
705 NW 70th Stcraft beer, dog friendly
Stoup Brewing
1108 NW 52nd Stone of Ballard's many great breweries
In The Red Wine Bar & Cafe
6510 Phinney Avenue Northwine bar with tapas and small plates
Cafe Mox
5105 Leary Ave NWbar with hundreds of bored games you can check-out and play in-store
Add-A-Ball
315 N 36th Stbar/arcade with video/non-video games—worth a visit!
Hilliard's Beer
1550 Northwest 49th Streetone of Ballard's great breweries
Peddler Brewing Company
1514 NW Leary Wayone of Ballard's great breweries
Outlander Brewery and Pub
225 N 36th Sta house turned into a brewery
Bad Jimmy's Brewing Co.
4358 Leary Way NWone of Ballard's great breweries
Über Tavern
7517 Aurora Ave Ngood beer bar
they call it the land of 1,000 beers for a reason, you can buy to take home or drink there
91 locals recommend
Chuck's Hop Shop & Kegs To Go
656 NW 85th Stthey call it the land of 1,000 beers for a reason, you can buy to take home or drink there
Prost!
7311 Greenwood Ave NAuthentic German beer
The Cozy Nut Tavern
123 N 85th Stclassy spot, craft cocktails, duck eggs for sale
Food Scene
small market with a deli and prepared food—their dinner special changes every day and is always delicious
34 locals recommend
Take 5 Urban Market
6757 8th Ave NWsmall market with a deli and prepared food—their dinner special changes every day and is always delicious
The Leary Traveler
4354 Leary Way Northwestupscale pub food and great beer
The Blue Glass
704 NW 65th Ststeps from my house, diverse menu, a standby for me
Brimmer & Heeltap
425 NW Market Stseasonal, small menu changes a lot, always delicious, close by
Ocho
2325 NW Market StSpanish Tapas
The Walrus and the Carpenter
4743 Ballard Ave NWBallard’s most critically-acclaimed restaurant
Ballard Pizza Company
2121 9th Ave Nbest thin crust pizza style around
Hattie's Hat Restaurant
5231 Ballard Ave NWclassic downtown Ballard diner/cocktails spot
La Isla
2320 NW Market StPuerto Rican/Island style food
best coffee in walking distance, unique setting, nice outdoor seating area
33 locals recommend
Cafe Bambino
405 NW 65th Stbest coffee in walking distance, unique setting, nice outdoor seating area
Slate Coffee Bar
5413 6th Ave NWa coffee experience, one of Seattle's best
The Fat Hen
1418 NW 70th Stdelicious breakfast
Delancey
1415 NW 70th Stauthentic NY style pizza
home style Mexican food--location is outdated here, so search for it in your favorite maps app
31 locals recommend
el camion
5314 15th Avenue Northwesthome style Mexican food--location is outdated here, so search for it in your favorite maps app
Biscuit & Bean
5905 15th Avenue Northwestbreakfast and biscuits
MOD Pizza
6010 15th Ave NWpersonal pizzas cooked fast
Cafe Besalu
5909 24th Ave NWfrench bakery
Red Mill Burgers
312 N 67th St50s style diner, great burgers and onion rings
Phinney Market Pub & Eatery
5918 Phinney Avenue NorthAmerican eats, local ingredients
Paseo Fremont
4225 Fremont Ave NCaribbean Restaurant, tiny place, the best sandwiches around
Skillet - Ballard
New American comfort food, open late
Revel
401 North 36th StreetAsian fusion
Portage Bay Cafe - Ballard
2821 NW Market Stfrench toast, crab eggs benedict, cool space
The RidgeBack Cafe
500 Northwest 65th Streetbreakfast crapes, egg scrambles
The Yard Cafe
8313 Greenwood Ave NLatin & American pub food pairs with craft beers & spirits
Barnacle
4743 Ballard Ave NWsmall plate seafood, sister restaurant to Walrus and the Carpenter
Uneeda Burger
4302 Fremont Ave N gourmet burgers
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison Stunique items
Ballard Market
1400 NW 56th Stupscale, unique items
Safeway
516 1st Ave Wbasic groceries
Everything Else
Ballard Playground
2644 NW 60th Stnearby park with sports fields
Ballard Commons Park
5701 22nd Ave NWnearby park
Salmon Bay Park
2001 NW Canoe Plnearby park
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWnearby beach with volleyball, firepits
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave Nfamily friendly, lots of good walks in and around park
Green Lake Park
7201 East Green Lake Dr Ngreat lake to walk around, you can rent watercraft too
Arts & Culture
The Sunset Tavern
5433 Ballard Avenue NorthwestBallard music venue
Tractor Tavern
5213 Ballard Ave NWBallard music venue