Restaurants, Coffee, Parks, Music, Shops, etc.
Parks
Sunset Hill Park
7531 34th Ave NWSpectacular sunset view
Beach in Seattle? Yep! Also trees, trails, dog park, views, boardwalks, playgrounds... Golden Gardens has it all.
728 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWBeach in Seattle? Yep! Also trees, trails, dog park, views, boardwalks, playgrounds... Golden Gardens has it all.
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayFrom the paintball scene in 10 Things I Hate About You
Stroll along the canal path under the bridges and check out the houseboats / floating homes!
8 locals recommend
Fremont Canal Park
199 N Canal StStroll along the canal path under the bridges and check out the houseboats / floating homes!
2.9 mile loop. But you can just stroll and watch humans, dogs, and ducks
148 locals recommend
Green Lake Park
7201 East Green Lake Dr N2.9 mile loop. But you can just stroll and watch humans, dogs, and ducks
Watch the boats pass through the locks. Learn about the fish ladder. Nice park with view. Botanical garden. It's all fantastic.
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StWatch the boats pass through the locks. Learn about the fish ladder. Nice park with view. Botanical garden. It's all fantastic.
Live Music
Check to see who’s playing the Tractor or walk by and listen from the street
165 locals recommend
Tractor Tavern
5213 Ballard Ave NWCheck to see who’s playing the Tractor or walk by and listen from the street
Conor Byrne
5140 Ballard Ave NWGuinness on tap and live music
For musicians, by musicians. Live music 7 nights a week. Funk, Jazz, World, etc.
57 locals recommend
Sea Monster Lounge
2202 N 45th StFor musicians, by musicians. Live music 7 nights a week. Funk, Jazz, World, etc.
Neptune Theater
1303 NE 45th StBeautiful venue/dinner theater bringing in world-class acts - Downtown Seattle
95 locals recommend
The Triple Door
216 Union StBeautiful venue/dinner theater bringing in world-class acts - Downtown Seattle
Coffee
It’s hard to pick a favorite coffee shop in Seattle. This is definitely a contender... I’ll suggest a few!
27 locals recommend
Venture Coffee Co
5819 24th Ave NWIt’s hard to pick a favorite coffee shop in Seattle. This is definitely a contender... I’ll suggest a few!
Ballard Coffee Works
ROOT
5000 20th Ave NWHerkimer Coffee
7320 Greenwood Ave NVictrola Coffee & Art
411 15th Ave EFremont Coffee Company
459 N 36th StPASTRIES! Worth it go just for the pastries. You'll find better coffee elsewhere.
84 locals recommend
Rosellini’s Fine Cakes & Baked Goods
1413 NW 70th StPASTRIES! Worth it go just for the pastries. You'll find better coffee elsewhere.
Mainstay Provisions
612 NW 65th StGreat spot for pastries, coffee, various sundries.
Petit Pierre Bakery
3204 West McGraw StreetExcellent pastries and coffee in Magnolia
Moonrise Bakery
1805 Queen Anne Ave NExcellent pastries and coffee in Queen Anne
~RESTAURANTS~
Every Sunday year-round. Bursting with energy, food, dogs, music... DO NOT MISS if you’re here on a Sunday.
220 locals recommend
Ballard Sunday Farmers Market
5345 Ballard Ave NWEvery Sunday year-round. Bursting with energy, food, dogs, music... DO NOT MISS if you’re here on a Sunday.
Unbelievable Cuban sandwiches. This is only a 12-minute walk, but you have to know the short cut!
136 locals recommend
Un Bien
7302.5 15th Ave NWUnbelievable Cuban sandwiches. This is only a 12-minute walk, but you have to know the short cut!
Gracia
5313 Ballard Ave NWHands-down favorite Mexican Restaurant on Old Ballard Ave.
Look no further! This is the only pizza you need. Perfect for dine-in or take-out. Tiled pizza oven imported from Italy. Their tiramisu is the best l've had in the city
34 locals recommend
Cornuto Pizzeria
7404 Greenwood Ave NLook no further! This is the only pizza you need. Perfect for dine-in or take-out. Tiled pizza oven imported from Italy. Their tiramisu is the best l've had in the city
Kin Len Thai Night Bites
Wow, amazing Thai food.
Ray's Boathouse
6049 Seaview Ave NWBest view with delicious seafood
Westward
2501 N Northlake WayOysters in Adirondacks with a view of downtown across Lake Union
Hidden gem! Casual, picnic feel with a view of downtown across Lake Union. There's an outdoor table that's actually a boat sawn in half with a fire pit. How cool is that‽
Bowriders Grill
Hidden gem! Casual, picnic feel with a view of downtown across Lake Union. There's an outdoor table that's actually a boat sawn in half with a fire pit. How cool is that‽
Sunny Hill
Amazing pizza and burgers! Cute courtyard in back. Love this new place.
in a historic cabin-style house right on Ballard Ave. Not a bad seat in the house, though my favorite is the outside deck by the ivy-covered brick wall. If you're just a two-top, the porch is super cute too.
39 locals recommend
San Fermo
5341 Ballard Ave NW in a historic cabin-style house right on Ballard Ave. Not a bad seat in the house, though my favorite is the outside deck by the ivy-covered brick wall. If you're just a two-top, the porch is super cute too.
Dingfelder's Delicatessen
1318 E Pine StBest Jewish deli I've found!
"Pacific NW seafood served in an elegant space with an indoor pond and sweeping views of Elliot Bay"
62 locals recommend
Palisade
2601 W Marina Pl"Pacific NW seafood served in an elegant space with an indoor pond and sweeping views of Elliot Bay"
“Local institution serves up seafood in an airy industrial dining room or on the waterside patio”
84 locals recommend
Chinook's At Salmon Bay
1900 W Nickerson St“Local institution serves up seafood in an airy industrial dining room or on the waterside patio”
Love this view of Lake Union, Gas Works Park, and the Olympic Mountain Range. The food is mediocre but still totally worth it for the view.
61 locals recommend
Little Water Cantina
2865 Eastlake Ave ELove this view of Lake Union, Gas Works Park, and the Olympic Mountain Range. The food is mediocre but still totally worth it for the view.
by no means the best Mexican food in town but still a cool spot right on the water. rent a kayak too!
168 locals recommend
Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat Stby no means the best Mexican food in town but still a cool spot right on the water. rent a kayak too!
"Authentic northern Italian cuisine, handmade pastas, flavorful sauces and tasty seasonal dishes created by Executive Chef, Sabrina Tinsley."
52 locals recommend
Osteria la Spiga
1429 12th Ave"Authentic northern Italian cuisine, handmade pastas, flavorful sauces and tasty seasonal dishes created by Executive Chef, Sabrina Tinsley."
Cantinetta
3650 Wallingford Ave Nnice yet homey and not fussy Italian. A+ for ambience.
"Bustling, high-end Northern Italian restaurant in a cozy, rustic space with an open kitchen."
95 locals recommend
Spinasse
1531 14th Ave"Bustling, high-end Northern Italian restaurant in a cozy, rustic space with an open kitchen."
Bar next-door to its sibling restaurant, SPINASSE.
"Chef Stuart Lane brings his passion for the dishes found throughout Italy, including his notable handmade pasta, to the casual menu."
Artusi
Bar next-door to its sibling restaurant, SPINASSE.
"Chef Stuart Lane brings his passion for the dishes found throughout Italy, including his notable handmade pasta, to the casual menu."
Mezzanotte
Pasta. Wine. Cocktails. Really interesting spot
Wow. They're doing something special here with Indian and Sri Lankan cuisine. Inspiring design and decor
13 locals recommend
Rupee Bar
6307 24th Ave NWWow. They're doing something special here with Indian and Sri Lankan cuisine. Inspiring design and decor
SO GOOD! Korean dishes prepared with French technique in a modern industrial-design space with a hopping bar.
113 locals recommend
Revel
401 North 36th StreetSO GOOD! Korean dishes prepared with French technique in a modern industrial-design space with a hopping bar.
Neighborhoods
Ballard has so much to offer from restaurants, museums, cafes, bars, music venues, historic architecture, parks... it’s got it all. That’s why you’re here, right?
261 locals recommend
Ballard
Ballard has so much to offer from restaurants, museums, cafes, bars, music venues, historic architecture, parks... it’s got it all. That’s why you’re here, right?
Home to the Fremont Solstice Fair, Ballard’s neighbor Fremont is a must-visit for a stroll along the canal. There are lots of fun vintage shops as well as of course nice restaurants and cafes.
251 locals recommend
Fremont
Home to the Fremont Solstice Fair, Ballard’s neighbor Fremont is a must-visit for a stroll along the canal. There are lots of fun vintage shops as well as of course nice restaurants and cafes.
Phinney Ridge
Restaurants, shops, the works!
Queen Anne
Pedestrian-friendly, upscale. Lots of shops, restaurants, cafes, etc.
Cocktail Bars
5-min walk. Love this place!
"Baker’s is a neighborhood craft cocktail bar.
We also feature small-batch natural wines, local beer on tap, and small bites with Northwest flavors."
18 locals recommend
Baker's
6408 32nd Ave NW5-min walk. Love this place!
"Baker’s is a neighborhood craft cocktail bar.
We also feature small-batch natural wines, local beer on tap, and small bites with Northwest flavors."
Ocho
2325 NW Market StIt’s hard to beat the ambiance of Ocho. Go for cocktails and tapas!
Wow! They really know how to set the mood and make a great cocktail.
20 locals recommend
Little Tin Goods & Apothecary Cabinet
5335 Ballard Ave NWWow! They really know how to set the mood and make a great cocktail.
Bar Sur Mer
CLASSY!
Brunch
The Fat Hen
1418 NW 70th StSabine Café
Red Arrow Coffee
425 NW Market StSuper cute courtyard. Great brunch and coffee. Highly recommended.