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Bar Sabine - Sabine Café and Bar, Seattle, WA

Sabine Café and Bar

4.6
4.6
69 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean
A photo of Sabine Café and Bar restaurant

Sabine Café and Bar

4.6
$30 and under
Mediterranean
Ballard / Fremont

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 19 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Cocktail Bar, Middle Eastern
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Sat 8:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Mon–Sat 10:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (206) 566-0284
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    Ballard / Fremont
  • Cross Street
    Ballard Ave and NW Vernon Place (21+ after 10pm on Friday and Saturday)
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Counter Seating, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 69 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sabine Café and Bar offers a vibrant dining experience with "awesome food overall" and a welcoming atmosphere. Guests rave about their specialties like the Halibut Labneh and lamb meatballs. While some found portions small, the generous flavors and attentive service make it a top choice for Middle Eastern cuisine lovers.

69 Reviews
  1. Caleb

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience was perfect for a fun Friday night. We sat in the covered patio area at a high table. The service we received was timely and friendly. We just got drinks and they were all great quality and well crafted. Prices were very reasonable.
    Sabine Café and BarResponded 2 days ago
    Caleb, we're delighted to hear you enjoyed the ambience and service at Sabine Café and Bar! It's great that our drinks hit the mark for you. We hope to welcome you back soon for another fun night out!

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  2. Molly

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful dinner out with girlfriends here. Easy to order family style and share dishes, loved the squash and chicken. Server was helpful, recommending items and came to check on us regularly without being overbearing.
    Sabine Café and BarResponded on November 22, 2024
    Molly, we're delighted to hear you and your friends enjoyed a lovely dinner at Sabine Café and Bar! It's great that our team could enhance your experience with helpful recommendations. We hope to welcome you back soon for more delicious dishes!

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  3. Agnes

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went with a gift certificate I received for my birthday on my birthday- I thought the scarce amount of bread ( 1 pita, 2small pieces focaccia) for the Salatim plate ( assorted mezze) was unnecessarily stingy when the price is 36 dollars. The rest was perfectly fine but no better that Seattle standards. The staff was fine.
    Sabine Café and BarResponded on November 26, 2024
    Agnes, thank you for sharing your feedback with us at Sabine Café and Bar. We appreciate your input on the Salatim plate and will certainly take it into consideration as we strive to improve our offerings. We're glad to hear that everything else met Seattle standards!

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  4. Carina

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always have a great time here! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu
    Sabine Café and BarResponded on October 28, 2024
    Thank you, Carina, for leaving Sabine Café and Bar a five-star review! We are so glad you enjoy our menu. Happy Birthday!

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  5. Art

    Seattle

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good, but portions were very small. I do not even like giant American portions, but this was a bit extreme. Ordered the hummus platter - that is a serving of hummus with a bunch of delicious sides and dips. It came with one small pita cut up and a small slice of bread cut up. They acted like it was weird that we asked for more bread. Other portions were also small (for the prices and level of sophistication).
    Sabine Café and BarResponded on October 24, 2024
    Thank you for sharing your feedback about Sabine Café and Bar. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food, but we apologize if the portion sizes didn't meet your expectations. Your comments are valuable, and we'll be sure to pass them along as we strive to improve our offerings. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future!

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  6. Nicole

    Portland

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely celebration. The portions for the value / price was a tad lopsided. We were surprised, but overall happy with our choice.
    Sabine Café and BarResponded on September 17, 2024
    Nicole, we're glad to hear you enjoyed your celebration at Sabine Café and Bar! We appreciate the feedback on portion sizes and will take it into consideration. Thanks for choosing us!

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  7. Dale

    New York City

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    wagu kebabs were so tough they were un-chewable ! Noise level was over the top. Cauliflower appetizer was only thing that was good. Won’t be returning!
    Sabine Café and BarResponded on September 19, 2024
    Dale, I'm sorry to hear you did not have a 5-star visit. We strive for excellence in all aspects of our cuisine and service, and it seems we missed the mark. Did you let your server know you were unhappy with your food? We would have gladly taken care of it at the moment and made you something else! We always want our guests to leave happy and satisfied; feedback at the moment is the best way to help us improve and make sure you are taken care of. Please let me know if there is anything else you'd like to add or if there is anything we can do with the hope that you'd be willing to give us another shot. Thank you.

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  8. Fabian

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    5/5 would dine again. The drinks and appetizers were delicious
    Sabine Café and BarResponded on August 26, 2024
    Fabian, we are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Sabine Café and Bar! Thank you for your kind words about our food and drinks. See you next time!

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  9. Rebekah

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our time here Thursday night! Our server 'Rush' was super kind and patient! It was the perfect space to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday! He loved it! Thank you!
    Sabine Café and BarResponded on August 19, 2024
    Rebekah, we're delighted to hear that Rush made your Thursday night special at Sabine Café and Bar! Thanks for celebrating with us; we hope to see you again soon!

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  10. WendyK

    Seattle

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love the enclosed glassed seating g area; our server was very helpful and patient with all of our questions and slowness in ordering. We ordered too much food—the Sabine special app combo was almost enough food by itself. Prices, as with all restaurants I guess, pretty expensive, although portions were mostly very generous.
    Sabine Café and BarResponded on August 22, 2024
    Wendy, we're glad you enjoyed the enclosed seating and found our service helpful at Sabine Café and Bar. Thanks for your feedback on the portions and pricing; we appreciate it!

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FAQs

Sabine Café and Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 566-0284.

Sabine Café and Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 69 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Sabine Café and Bar restaurant

Sabine Café and Bar

4.6
$30 and under
Mediterranean
Ballard / Fremont

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sabine Café and Bar

5307 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107-4061

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Ballard Ave and NW Vernon Place (21+ after 10pm on Friday and Saturday)
  • Neighbourhood
    Ballard / Fremont
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Sat 8:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Mon–Sat 10:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Cocktail Bar, Middle Eastern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Counter Seating, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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