Ballard/Seattle Favorites
Drinks & Nightlife
Stoup Brewing
1108 NW 52nd StMy favorite local craft brewery in the area
The Dray
708 NW 65th StA+ neighborhood place to drink great beers
Tin Hat Bar & Grill
512 NW 65th StUnmatched character, tots, stiff drinks
The Barking Dog Alehouse
705 NW 70th StFamily friendly cozy neighborhood gem
Hazlewood
2311 NW Market StStyle and tasty drinks
Everything these guys do turns to gold, including the cocktails and food
67 locals recommend
Stoneburner
5214 Ballard Ave NWEverything these guys do turns to gold, including the cocktails and food
Fremont Brewing Company
1050 N 34th StGreat local micro brewery
Tractor Tavern
5213 Ballard Ave NWRelatively small and intimate venue
Reuben's Brews
5010 14th Ave NWBaleBreaker x Yonder Taproom
Holy Mountain Phinney Ridge Taproom
Zig Zag Cafe
1501 Western AveBest little cocktail bar in Seattle
Essex
1421 NW 70th StGreat little cocktail bar in the neighborhood!
Food Scene
The Blue Glass
704 NW 65th StI've had excellent food EVERY time I've eaten there!
Best burgers in Seattle for several years running...within walking distance!
90 locals recommend
Red Mill Burgers
312 N 67th StBest burgers in Seattle for several years running...within walking distance!
Mai Thaiku
6705 Greenwood Ave NSuper yummy Thai food
Ballard Pizza Company
2121 9th Ave NBest pizza around
La Carta De Oaxaca
5431 Ballard Ave NWMy mouth waters when I just think of it
The Walrus and the Carpenter
4743 Ballard Ave NWSome of the best seafood in the city
Great cocktail spot; especially good place to have a drink or two if the waits are long at any neighboring restaurants.
23 locals recommend
Barnacle
4743 Ballard Ave NWGreat cocktail spot; especially good place to have a drink or two if the waits are long at any neighboring restaurants.
Bastille Cafe & Bar
5307 Ballard Ave NWBeautiful bar and great food too!
The Yard Cafe
8313 Greenwood Ave NIndoor/outdoor atmosphere is perfect
Great take away food in addition to being convenient for small grocery items
34 locals recommend
Take 5 Urban Market
6757 8th Ave NWGreat take away food in addition to being convenient for small grocery items
Delancey
1415 NW 70th StFavorite pizza in the area
Un Bien
7302.5 15th Ave NWStoneburner
5214 Ballard Ave NWGreat little neighborhood restaurant bar. nothing pretentious, just a solid spot for anything from brunch to to dinner to drinks.
51 locals recommend
The Barking Dog Alehouse
705 NW 70th StGreat little neighborhood restaurant bar. nothing pretentious, just a solid spot for anything from brunch to to dinner to drinks.
Joli
618 NW 65th StGood cocktails and tasty meals.
Burbs Burgers Ballard
Mean Sandwich
1510 NW Leary WayBen's Bread Co.
Red Mill Burgers
312 N 67th StThe Chicken Supply
Simply but quality menu
FlintCreek Cattle Co
8421 Greenwood Ave NNever had a bad dinner here!
The Fat Hen
1418 NW 70th StBrunch in the neighborhood
Everything Else
Reuben's Brews
5010 14th Ave NWLocal tasty brews
Sightseeing
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWGreat place to see the sunset over the Olympic Mountains
Walk. Run. Paddle. Bike. Rollerblade. Longboard. Swim. Basketball. Picinic. You name it. At 2.8 miles around it's good for all sorts of things.
148 locals recommend
Green Lake
Walk. Run. Paddle. Bike. Rollerblade. Longboard. Swim. Basketball. Picinic. You name it. At 2.8 miles around it's good for all sorts of things.
SUP and kayak rentals combine with tasty Mexican food for an ideal spot when the weather is nice.
168 locals recommend
Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat StSUP and kayak rentals combine with tasty Mexican food for an ideal spot when the weather is nice.
I don't ever go unless I have family or friends in town, but I'm impressed every time I go!
1748 locals recommend
Space Needle
400 Broad StI don't ever go unless I have family or friends in town, but I'm impressed every time I go!
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StSurf Ballard
6300 Seaview Ave NWThe Museum of Flight
9404 E Marginal Way SExcellent exhibits
Parks & Nature
Watch ferries and/or cruise ships sail past...walk along the water...evening sunsets...and a hike this good within 10 minutes drive of my house...seriously can't ask for more.
756 locals recommend
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdWatch ferries and/or cruise ships sail past...walk along the water...evening sunsets...and a hike this good within 10 minutes drive of my house...seriously can't ask for more.
Check out the salmon ladder and the occasional sea lions.
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StCheck out the salmon ladder and the occasional sea lions.
Beautiful beach sunsets over the Olympic Mountains, and who doesn't like sand between their toes?!
728 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWBeautiful beach sunsets over the Olympic Mountains, and who doesn't like sand between their toes?!
Kubota Garden
9817 55th Ave SDiscovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdBeautiful views and.a lot of options for hike/walk lengths.
Sunset Hill Park
7531 34th Ave NWExcellent spot for sunset views of the Olympic Mountains
Carkeek Park Beach
Pretty little park with nice walks and views
Arts & Culture
It's FREE, has killer views and it's art. What's not to love?!
653 locals recommend
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveIt's FREE, has killer views and it's art. What's not to love?!
Seattle Art Museum
1300 1st AveAsian Art Museum (temporarily closed)
1400 E Prospect StOlympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveFreya at National Nordic Museum
Shopping
Annie's Art and Frame
2212 NW Market StBaleen
6418 20th Ave NW