7 must-visit eating places in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood

Ballard offers much more than just the giant park squid. Have you tried the restaurants?

With so many options, choosing where to eat in the neighborhood can be a little overwhelming.

Fortunately, we’ve listed seven of our favorite Ballard restaurants to help you decide where to grab a piece of cake.

Here are seven must-see restaurants in Ballard:

The Moose

With authentic Mexican recipes that directly reflect family heritage, you truly feel the love for every dish that comes out of the El Moose kitchen. Our favorite time of day to visit would be lunch and brunch from 11:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Place: 5242 Leary Avenue NW, Seattle
Phone: 206-784-5568
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Mike’s Chili Parlor

If you like chili and you like beer, we have good news for you: Mike’s Chili Salon has both. The restaurant transports you back in time while enjoying a good old-fashioned chilli bar for cash only.

Place: 1447 Northwest Ballard Way, Seattle
Phone: 206-782-2808
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San Fermo

San Fermo serves incredibly delicious Italian cuisine. We love the saffron spaghetti Bolognese, the bucatini alla carbonara, the crab triangoli, the pan-fried pork belly and the antipasti board.

Place: 5341 Ballard Avenue NW, Seattle
Phone: 206-342-1530
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A good

Enjoy Caribbean sandwiches and cuisine at Un Bien. Choose between pork dishes, sandwiches with beef, prawns, fish, chicken or vegetables – we promise they will all be just as tasty as the next.

Place: 7302.5 15th Avenue NW, Seattle
Phone: 206-588-2040
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Sabine

What was originally a full-service restaurant has now turned to café style due to the pandemic. The cafe and market square are still a stop to make on your way around Ballard as the coffee and baked goods will take you to heavenly places.

Place: 5307 Ballard Avenue NW, Seattle
Phone: 206-432-9986
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Taki’s crazy Greek

Taki’s serves delicious, large portioned, freshly prepared, healthy and authentic Greek cuisine. Step into the restaurant and feel like family and enjoy live Greek music every Saturday once the world has returned to normal.

Place: 1471 NW 85th Street, Seattle
Phone: 206-297-9200
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Brimmer and Heeltap

In contrast to our other suggestions, Brimmer and Heeltap are a bit more chic. The restaurant offers great food and drink, as well as a garden terrace that will make you feel like you’re in a fairy tale.

Place: 425 NW Market Street, Seattle
Phone: 206-420-2534
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