Best Kid Friendly Restaurants in Ballard

22 restaurants available nearby

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1. Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Olympic

4.6

Exceptional(338)

Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • Downtown

Booked 9 times today

Join us in the Fairmont Olympic Lobby Lounge for Centennial Afternoon Tea, celebrating 100 years of timeless elegance. Enjoy tea Fridays from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. Savor traditional favorites and iconic menu items spanning decades, including roasted NY strip sandwiches, lobster salad on endive, Oliver egg salad crostini, cucumber on sourdough, red velvet cake, chocolate tarts, and more. Each guest will receive a special keepsake gift to mark the occasion.The experience is $79 per person or $45 for children 12 and under, featuring a special Little Kings and Queens Menu. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are available. Price excludes tax, gratuity, and valet parking. For parties of eight or more, please email Maya.Price@Fairmont.com.

2. Alder & Ash

3.8

Excellent(259)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 21 times today

Alder & Ash is redefining the modern Pacific Northwest Bar & Grill. A casual, elevated modern brasserie serving seasonal cuisine from the Pacific Northwest with worldwide influences using local products and producers.Join Executive Chef Jason Stratton on a journey through the flavors and dishes that make this region so unique. Open seven days a week, Alder & Ash is located at the corner of 7th and Pike in downtown Seattle. Right in the heart of the Central Business District, Alder & Ash is the perfect place for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a late night cocktail.Breakfast is offered daily from 6am to 10:30am, followed by lunch from 11am to 3pm, happy hour from 4pm to 6pm and dinner from 5pm to 10pm.

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3. JOEY University Village

4.6

Exceptional(92)

Price: Moderate

• American • Laurelhurst

Booked 43 times today

JOEY Restaurants marries iconic hospitality with a handcrafted, locally and globally-inspired menu from award-winning chefs, to bring an unparalleled guest experience. Instead of just one chef, JOEY has a whole team of celebrated Executive Chefs bringing you an experience you can't get anywhere else. JOEY University Village features the city's only year round patio and brings approachable upscale dining and cocktailing to Seattle’s vibrant U-Village district.

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4. Pablo y Pablo - Wallingford

4.7

Exceptional(24)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Wallingford

Booked 17 times today

Neighborhood Mexican kitchen & agave bar with fresh and flavorful ingredients from all over Latin and Central America, Spain and more. We serve craft cocktails, beer and wine from all over the world. We are family friendly and excited to be a part of the Wallingford community!

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5. Buca di Beppo - Seattle

4.2

Awesome(934)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 12 times today

If you are looking for an Italian Restaurant in Seattle, WA then come to Buca. Our Italian Restaurant serves Authentic Family Style Italian Food. Our Seattle location on Westlake Avenue is perfectly situated at the base of Lake Union, afford-ing gorgeous views of the Lake and Lake Union Park to accompany your delicious meals. When the trees are green in the park, you will see how Seattle earned the name "The Emerald City" and when you taste our chef-prepared dishes you will see how we became Seattle's favorite Italian restaurant. We have several catering packages full of everyone's favorites or you can customize a package to your exact needs. Your Seattle Buca has got you covered! Make your reservations or come in today!

6. Blue Star Cafe and Pub

3.8

Excellent(45)

Price: Moderate

• American • Wallingford

Booked 1 time today

Blue Star Café and Pub offers a comfortable, friendly atmosphere, timeless interior, & a deliciously satisfying breakfast and lunch menu. Well known as Wallingford’s favorite everyday eatery because it's the perfect meeting spot for families, friends, & business associates. Their versatile classic menu is full of fresh & house-made options: inventive scrambles, fresh baked sides, satisfying salads, juicy signature burgers, vegan/vegetarian options, & classic comfort dishes. Their full service bar offers over 20 taps of seasonal microbrews and amazing Bloody Marys and freshly squeezed mimosas.

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7. Nordstrom Grill - Downtown Seattle

4.7

Exceptional(595)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Downtown

Booked 3 times today

Enjoy a delightful dining experience at Nordstrom restaurants, where you can savor chef inspired dishes, using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. Come and try our signature handcrafted soups, entrees and desserts and pair it with a Nordstrom crafted cocktail, wine or beer. Call (206) 628-1620 to place your order or get delivery via DoorDash or Uber Eats. Offering Brunch until 3pm on Saturdays & Sundays.

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8. Stanford's - Northgate

4.7

Exceptional(787)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Northgate

Booked 7 times today

Stanford's is a classic American steakhouse focused on traditional ingredients with complex flavors. Our family-friendly atmosphere welcomes all for dine-in, takeout, and catering from our diverse menu, crafted to satisfy all of your cravings. Our experienced restaurant team is eager to please and delight you with quintessential steakhouse favorites, from rock salt roasted prime rib to refreshing salads and mouth-watering appetizers, plus creative cocktails, local draft beers, and regional wines. Stanford’s is committed to providing a contemporary, flavorful, classic steakhouse experience.

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9. Tutta Bella - Seattle

4.3

Awesome(101)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Lake Union / Eastlake

Booked 14 times today

Experience Tutta Bella’s newest generation of Neapolitan-inspired dining in Seattle’s vibrant Denny Triangle! Located at 1100 Virginia St. in the REN building, this spacious restaurant offers an evolved menu that combines Italian classics with Pacific Northwest flair. Enjoy an open kitchen, private dining options, handcrafted cocktails, and fresh seafood in a modern, welcoming setting. Perfect for everyday meals, special occasions, or business gatherings, with ample seating and expanded takeout and catering options. Our newest restaurant includes elevated interiors and an evolved menu that balances its traditional Neapolitan roots with a more pronounced Pacific Northwest influence. We look forward to sharing out refined menu that features brand new center-of-the-plate entrées, fresh seafood, and a robust list of handcrafted cocktails with you.For groups of 10 or more, please contact the restaurant directly: 206-624-4422

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10. Serious Pie - Downtown

4.7

Exceptional(41)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 2 times today

Serious Pie is a specialty gourmet pizza restaurant in Seattle, Washington. Located in the famous Pike Place Market/Belltown area, Serious Pie serves up crispy, thin crust pizzas that have been fired to perfection. The dough is a house secret and takes three days to make. Ingredients are seasonal, fresh and sourced locally whenever possible. There is also a wide selection of beers, wines, and cocktails to accompany dinner.Serious Pie's menu includes starters like marinated kale, chicory chopped salad, and wood oven-roasted seasonal vegetables. Pizzas, however, are the main attraction and there are several to choose from. Vegetarians will enjoy the roasted seasonal mushroom and truffle cheese while meat lovers might go for the sweet fennel sausage and roasted peppers.

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Robin
Philadelphia County •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Excellent food and service a big shout out to David who served us and went way beyond to ensure everything was perfect. You don’t find that very often anymore.
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Afternoon Tea at Fairmont OlympicPrice: Very Expensive• Afternoon Tea• Downtown
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JonathanVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 20, 2025
A great experience and fun atmosphere. Giselle - the manager - came by a couple times just to check in and make sure our food was okay and ask if we needed anything. The staff was great which made dinning not feel like a transactional experience. WOULD RECOMMEND!!
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JOEY University VillagePrice: Moderate• American• Laurelhurst
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4.6
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Scott
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 20, 2025
We celebrated our anniversary and two birthdays. Waitress was quick, friendly and efficient.
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Buca di Beppo - SeattlePrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown
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4.2
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RobynVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 19, 2025
Great experience in how they accommodated our family with small children
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Pablo y Pablo - WallingfordPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Wallingford
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4.7
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Cary
Minneapolis - St. Paul •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 12, 2025
We had an early dinner prior to a show at the Paramount. Had great service from James! His first question was any alllergies to be aware of? And a follow up question to specifically understand my allergy. As someone who often has to have multiple ingredients removed, I had a delicious salad with grilled shrimp with only goat cheese removed. It was delicious and satisfying. The profiteroles with huckleberry ice cream and my husbands bread pudding are two of many things that will bring us back again. Bonus that the desserts were served by Scott, the executive chef. 😁
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Alder & AshPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
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3.8

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22 restaurants available nearby

1. Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Olympic

2. Alder & Ash

3. JOEY University Village

4. Pablo y Pablo - Wallingford

5. Buca di Beppo - Seattle

6. Blue Star Cafe and Pub

7. Nordstrom Grill - Downtown Seattle

8. Stanford's - Northgate

9. Tutta Bella - Seattle

10. Serious Pie - Downtown

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