Best Seasonal Restaurants in Ballard

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1. San Fermo

4.8

Exceptional(1622)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Ballard / Fremont

Booked 39 times today

We have 15 indoor tables, and 12 covered/heated patio tables. Online reservations can be made for parties up to 5 guests. Larger groups can be booked at 5pm on weeknights, please email the restaurant for reservations. Please understand when making your reservation that we cannot guarantee a specific table or area of the restaurant. We recommend 5pm reservations for parties with specific table requests, if you book later in the evening you may need to wait for your table preference.If you are having difficulty finding a reservation you are welcome to stop by for walk-in seating. We seat our bar and covered/heated patio for dinner nightly.

2. Stoneburner

4.8

Exceptional(1691)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Ballard / Fremont

Booked 37 times today

The 120-‐seat restaurant is Chef Jason Stoneburner’s homage to the varied cooking styles of the Mediterranean and the natural bounty of the Pacific Northwest with a focus on stone hearth cooking. The inviting restaurant is furnished with architectural objects and antiques from all over the globe, giving it a warm, timeless feel. Private dining is available in the restaurant with the Olympic Rooftop Pavilion providing stunning event space atop the hotel.

3. The Ballard Cut

4.6

Exceptional(638)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Ballard / Fremont

Booked 22 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.*

4. The Pink Door

4.8

Exceptional(8937)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 131 times today

The Pink Door is an independently owned (never cloned, never genetically modified) restaurant that has been quietly dedicated to fresh & local Italian food since 1981. Its seafood & produce driven menu has been the central theme throughout its wildly popular domain in Seattle's Pike Place Market.

5. Joule

4.8

Exceptional(1403)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Wallingford

Booked 18 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.

6. Sushi Kashiba

4.9

Exceptional(843)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 48 times today

Sushi Kashiba is Seattle's destination for Japanese fine dining at its highest level. Located next to historic Pike Place Market. Take a coveted seat at the Omakase sushi bar, where you just might find multi-James Beard Award nominated Chef Shiro Kashiba holding court.Most guests order one of Sushi Kashiba's chef curated sushi dinners. The mix of fresh local fish as well as delicacies from Japan and around the world will satisfy the palette of seasoned sushi fans as well as new entrants into the sushi world. We also feature à la carte items like agedashi tofu, oysters on the half shell and Chef Kashiba's New York Times featured black cod kasuzuke. Welcome to Sushi Kashiba.

7. Spinasse

4.8

Exceptional(3803)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 43 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.

8. Serafina

4.7

Exceptional(2929)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Lake Union / Eastlake

Booked 45 times today

Serafina opened its doors in 1991 as an intimate neighborhood restaurant located along Eastlake between the University and Downtown. Its intimate, sultry atmosphere, outdoor garden seating and its authentic Italian cuisine make it a favorite with diners from around the Puget Sound and beyond. Serafina's philosophy is simple: Offer the freshest, highest quality ingredients, present the food in an honest and inviting way, and provide the casual warmth and soothing ambiance that echoes the welcoming embrace of an Italian home.The ritual of coming together sharing wine and food with family and friends is the central motif in our lives. Italian food has an immediacy, honesty, and warmth; it possesses the spirit of a grandmother's wisdom and love. Italian food isn't about trailblazing alchemy or edible high fashion; Italian food is about staying connected—to each other, to the past, to the earth.

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9. Walrus and the Carpenter

4.7

Exceptional(393)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Ballard / Fremont

PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT TAKE RESERVATIONS. Please just stop in and we will seat you as soon as a table is available. Fishing pub meets restaurant. This bustling neighborhood restaurant specializes in oysters and other seafood dishes. Using nothing but the freshest ingredients, Chef Taylor Thomas creates seasonal food. The Walrus and the Carpenter also serves wine, smart cocktails, beer and cider. It makes an ideal after-hours hangout spot. Enjoy some fried oysters with a cold beer, surrounded by cozy rustic furnishings. If you prefer an alternative to seafood, look no further than the steak tartare, which comes with thinly sliced rye toast and egg yolk. Launched in 2010 to rave reviews, The Walrus and the Carpenter is open daily from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. We hope to see you soon! Until we meet at the table....

10. Grappa - Seattle

4.7

Exceptional(1216)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Queen Anne

Booked 36 times today

From the beautifully prepared and exquisitely presented small plates, to the hand crafted cocktails, it is our goal to bring generations of family tradition to your neighborhood. Every dish is designed for you and your family to share, and our space offers the same warmth and passion you would find in our own kitchen. With our traditional Mediterranean small plates, thoughtfully designed cocktails, and extended wine and grappa list, it is our goal to give you the excellent dining experience you deserve!

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LeslieVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food was amazing. Especially liked the riff on a salad lyonnaise, and the kalbi burger never disappoints.
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JoulePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Wallingford
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4.8
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Rex
Washington, D.C. Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 27, 2024
Superb, as usual. The carrot sformato was an unusual find and quite delicious. The addition of olives to the blood orange and fennel salad hit just the right acid note, Mama’s meatballs were pure beef with a strong dash of anise seed, and the accompanying marinara had been simmering for ages to pick up that deep complexity of flavors and great balance between sweet and slightly acid.
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The Pink DoorPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.8
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SidneyVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •152 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 27, 2024
Everything was perfect! The Black Cod was out of this world. Pizzas were exceptionally delicious. We sat outside and stayed cozy with their heaters. The service is impeccable. Our favorite place to eat!
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StoneburnerPrice: Moderate• Italian• Ballard / Fremont
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4.8
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Cynthia
Seattle / Eastern Washington •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
Wonderful Christmas Eve dinner for our family! From delicious cocktails to scrumptious NY aged steaks and rabbit tagliatelle, grilled octopus to panna cotta for desert, the entire meal was perfect and the service was top-notch. Love the new location and we will be back very soon!
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The Ballard CutPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Ballard / Fremont
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4.6
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TyVIP
Greater Boston •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 24, 2024
The mushroom risotto was incredible! The staff was amazing and super friendly.
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San FermoPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Ballard / Fremont
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4.8

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120 restaurants available nearby

1. San Fermo

2. Stoneburner

3. The Ballard Cut

4. The Pink Door

5. Joule

6. Sushi Kashiba

7. Spinasse

8. Serafina

9. Walrus and the Carpenter

10. Grappa - Seattle

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