The Ballard Cut

4.7

647 Reviews

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

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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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(206) 829-8963
Website
https://theballardcut.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Rachael Pebbles

Location
2221 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107
Neighbourhood
Ballard / Fremont
Cross Street
Market Street and Ballard Ave NW
Parking details
There is plenty of street parking available! If you can't find any on Ballard Ave NW (or its the Sunday Market) then we recommend Shilshole Ave NW. If that doesn't work, there is a pay-to-park lot just behind Hattie's Hat, on Shilshole and Vernon.
Public transit
Leary Ave NW & NW Vernon Pl - Buses 29, 17 and 40
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 647 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Seattle
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Ballard Cut offers a "spectacular experience" with "fantastic food, service, and vibes." Known for its "amazing whiskey selection," the restaurant shines with "delicious" dishes like the tomahawk steak and pork chop. Guests enjoy the "great cocktails" and "friendly, attentive staff," making it a "must go to place in Ballard."

647 Reviews

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Lilly
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Made my birthday such a wonderful experience! So kind and thoughtful.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wait staf was incredibly knowledgeable, patient and kind. The made a custom flight of scotch for my husband’s birthday, went over the menu thoroughly for GF the options for his celiac, and even put a candle in his steak! He absolutely loved his birthday dinner 💗
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Seattle4 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our service was very good. Unfortunately our meat was raw in the middle after ordering it medium and it was a $300 steak. Big disappointment
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Lisa
Seattle14 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cocktails were delicious. The bone in pork chop was huge, and enough for two people. It was also one of the best pieces of pork I have had in years--juicy and perfectly cooked.
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Mark VIP
Salt Lake City81 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time at Ballard Cut and we really loved it. The food was really quite good, the service was excellent and the ambience was nice on a Wednesday evening. Our only complaint is that we wish they would indicate which menue items are gluten free. Otherwise not complaints, hight recommended.
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Katy
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had an awesome night at The Ballard Cut. The cauliflower and pork belly apps were super delicious; our mains (the halibut and porchetta) were unique and well seasoned; we had curated whiskey flight that was delicious and educational and don’t sleep on the sticky toffee pudding! Definitely will be back!
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Dan
Chicago3 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Overall good. We’re out of 2 beers I wanted and halibut was a bit dry.
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Zachary
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing whiskey selection and recommendations. Always my go to place for a flight and some tasty food. Happy hour I would always suggest the pork belly and the katsu sliders.
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Breann
Las Vegas4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love going to Ballard Cut. Food is phenomenal & the service is amazing. We opted for a custom whiskey flight & Tommy was the best! His knowledge on whiskey is unmatched. Highly recommend.
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Ryan
Seattle3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service. Would return. The pork belly is perfect.
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FAQs

The Ballard Cut is rated 4.7 stars by 647 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

2221 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107

Additional information

Cross Street
Market Street and Ballard Ave NW
Neighbourhood
Ballard / Fremont
Hours of Operation
Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There is plenty of street parking available! If you can't find any on Ballard Ave NW (or its the Sunday Market) then we recommend Shilshole Ave NW. If that doesn't work, there is a pay-to-park lot just behind Hattie's Hat, on Shilshole and Vernon.
Public transit
Leary Ave NW & NW Vernon Pl - Buses 29, 17 and 40
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Rachael Pebbles
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://theballardcut.com/
Phone number
(206) 829-8963

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