Best Family Style Restaurants in Ballard

44 restaurants available nearby

1. The Ballard Cut

4.6

Exceptional(635)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Ballard / Fremont

Booked 13 times today

The Ballard Cut is a farm-to-table restaurant and whisk(e)y bar specializing in local and seasonal ingredients. Our 1200+ bottle whiskey list ranges from Japanese and Scotch single malts to American bourbons and ryes. The collection is curated to include contemporary and affordable bottles as well as rare and antique vintages. Enjoy a scratch cocktail on our patio as you take in the energetic Ballard nightlife; share a bottle of wine and a tomahawk steak with friends and family; or take a trip around the world with a custom whisk(e)y flight built by our passionate and experienced staff. Helmed by owner Tommy Patrick and chef Rachael Peebles, The Ballard Cut is the culmination of decades of hard work and dedication in the restaurant industry. We sincerely hope you enjoy your dining experience.*We have both indoor and outdoor sidewalk seating available. Please call during business hours to confirm any seating requests.*

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2. Sabine Café and Bar

4.6

Exceptional(74)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Ballard / Fremont

Booked 1 time today

reservations accepted for dinner only, from 5pm-9pm. our day café remains walk-up and counter-service only - NO reservations accepted for brunch. we are 21+ after 10pm on friday and saturday.sabine is a café, bar, and bakery serving a lively daytime and nighttime experience for all on ballard ave. here you'll find vibrant espresso drinks, colorful cocktails, and fresh breakfast, lunch, and dinner served daily. our inviting menus by chef dunkelberger draw upon mediterranean influences with middle eastern spices and herbs, while our dedication to using local, in-season, and organic ingredients wherever we can highlights the bounty of the northwest. our mezze and salatim dishes are meant to be shared; here we value the community that dining together brings.

3. Spinasse

4.8

Exceptional(3796)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 25 times today

We recommend making a reservation however, we have some counter seats available on a first come first serve basis for walk-ins. There could be a waitlist so come early!Cascina Spinasse is offering in-house dining seven days a week. Sunday-Thursday 5pm - 10pm. Friday & Saturday 5pm - 11pm.

4. Joule

4.7

Exceptional(1400)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Wallingford

Booked 12 times today

Joule, the first restaurant from celebrated husband and wife cooking team Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi, is re-located in October, 2012 to the innovative, newly developed the Fremont Collective in Seattle’s Wallingford/Fremont neighborhood. From its original opening in 2007, Joule has cultivated a loyal dining fan base and captured the attention of an admiring local and national media captivated by the couple’s unique, modern perspective on Korean cuisine. Joule, the mature sibling to Yang and Chirchi’s restaurant, Revel, highlights Korea’s love of beef featuring unconventional cuts accompanied by distinctive and shareable side dishes.Joule takes reservations for 1.75-3 hour time slots (depending on party size). We do our best to accommodate as many guests as possible and ask that you are considerate of other diners at the end of your meal. If you feel that your party requires more time, please let us know in the notes and we will get back to you with our available accommodations.

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5. Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge

4.6

Exceptional(4550)

Price: Moderate

• American • Queen Anne

Booked 64 times today

Centered around the cuisine, decor and imagery of the French Quarter and New Orleans and creating the feel of the Big Easy, Toulouse is one of the most intricate and ambitiously built restaurants in a generation.Our expansive menus offer culinary diversity and range from traditional Creole and French Quarter menu choices to traditional Parisian and French countryside preparations to more innovative dishes that are entirely unique to Toulouse.

6. The George

4.4

Awesome(1174)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 29 times today

Discover The George: A modern dining marvel led by Chef Guillermo Carreno. Indulge in a brasserie-inspired menu and lavish bar program within a high-design arena, ushering in a new era for the historic hotel's iconic dining room. Our evolving menu celebrates local seasonal ingredients through small plates, raw selections, vegetarian options, mains, and desserts.Embrace the Pacific Northwest at The George, savoring the freshest seafood from local waters and curated dry-aged meats. Artisan cheeses and vibrant fruits and vegetables are locally sourced. Signature dishes vary with seasons, from summer scallops to classic Steak & Frites.Honoring the hotel's architecture, The George nods to George B. Post. Renowned Spanish design studio Lázaro Rosa-Violán orchestrates a captivating interior, blending history with timeless aesthetics. Hand-painted tiles, pendant lamp chandeliers, and striking marble floors elevate the ambiance while floor-to-ceiling iron and glass doors complete the vision.

7. Terra Plata

4.6

Exceptional(4196)

Price: Very Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 5 times today

Terra Plata is James Beard award winning Chef Tamara Murphy's "Earth to Plate" concept. It is the result of her love for creative and delicious plates inspired by the seasons and made possible by our local growers & artisan producers.

8. Single Shot

4.9

Exceptional(1302)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 15 times today

Discover Single Shot, a neighborhood gem tucked away in hip Capitol Hill. The 1920’s-style space hums with cosmopolitan charm. Chef Antonio Palma crafts thoughtful fare in the wood-fired oven. Seasoned bartenders mix scratch cocktails at the gorgeous marble bar. The attentive staff will have you feeling like a regular whether it’s your first or fifth visit. Single Shot wears many hats; pop in for a sip and a snack, a lingering meal, or a nightcap.

9. Autumn Seattle

4.7

Exceptional(470)

Price: Expensive

• American • Phinney Ridge

Booked 5 times today

Welcome to Autumn Seattle! Located in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood of Seattle, Autumn Restaurant focuses on a simple approach to pasta, seafood & vegetables.

10. Haerfest

4.6

Exceptional(94)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Wallingford

Booked 1 time today

Chef Brian Clevenger's latest restaurant, located in the Fremont neighborhood. A refined take on our signature approach—prioritizing the freshest ingredients, prepared with simplicity. Our menu showcases locally and sustainably-harvested produce, seafood, and, of course, fresh house made pastas.

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LaurenVIP
Los Angeles •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Perfection with each course, and our server, Lucky, was fabulous!
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SpinassePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Capitol Hill / First Hill
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4.8
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Sharon
Seattle / Eastern Washington •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Toulouse has been our Christmas tradition for 15+ years. Service and food is always excellent. The hostess was superb as it was an extremely busy evening. We had reservations for 6:30 for 5 and they were running a bit late. We were comped an appetizer (a surprise as we were seated only 10 minutes late). We will definitely be returning as often as we can.
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Toulouse Petit Kitchen & LoungePrice: Moderate• American• Queen Anne
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4.6
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Mike
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing dinner. Delicious cocktails and food. Staff is attentive and outstanding!
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The Ballard CutPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Ballard / Fremont
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4.6
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Christine
Seattle / Eastern Washington •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This dining experience was novel and a joy. The chef combined flavors creating tastes we had never had before. Sometimes it was a bit overwhelming (like the garlic on the Chinese broccoli), but we were glad we had ordered it and after pushing the garlic aside, ate every bite. Try the octopus -- absolutely delicious and not at all like the typical calamari you get in local restaurants. Our server was very cordial, had a great sense of humor, and increased our enjoyment.
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JoulePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Wallingford
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4.7
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Fernando
Guadalajara •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The food, the ambiance, the drinks, the service, everything is amazing here! One of our favorite places in Seattle.
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Sabine Café and BarPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Ballard / Fremont
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4.6

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44 restaurants available nearby

1. The Ballard Cut

2. Sabine Café and Bar

3. Spinasse

4. Joule

5. Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge

6. The George

7. Terra Plata

8. Single Shot

9. Autumn Seattle

10. Haerfest

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