The Ballard area of Seattle offers a plethora of great restaurants to choose from for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. You’ll find restaurants on the shores of Puget Sound, around the Ballard (Chittenden) Locks, and in downtown Ballard.

American
*Hattie’s Hat* 5231 Ballard Ave. N.W. Seattle, WA Phone: 206-784-0175 http://www.hattieshat.com/ This casual vintage restaurant and bar is a neighborhood favorite.	*The Hi-Life* 5425 Russell Avenue NW Seattle, WA 98107 206-784-7272 Visit their web site. This upbeat restaurant is located in a 1911 Ballard firehouse. They are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Half of their menu is traditional American cuisine and the other half changes quarterly bringing new tastes to the menu.

Steak

Seafood
*Anthony’s Homeport* 6135 Seaview Ave. N.W. Seattle, WA 98107 Phone: 206-783-0780 http://www.anthonys.com/ Consistently delicious fresh seafood as well as other choices in an upscale waterfront restaurant with outdoor dining available.	*Ray’s Boathouse* 6049 Seaview Ave. N.W. Seattle, WA 98107 Phone: 206-789-3770 http://www.rays.com/new/ One of Seattle’s most popular waterfront restaurants offering both café and dining room seating with outdoor dining available. Specializing in Northwest and seafood cuisines.

Northwest Cuisine

Specialty
*Pasta Bella* 5909 15^th Ave. N.W. Seattle, WA 98107 Phone: 206-789-4933 www.pastabellaseattle.com Dinner only M-Sat 4:30-10, Sun 4-9 Delicious Italian cuisine served in a cozy neighborhood atmosphere.	*La Isla Seattle* 2320 NW Market St. Seattle, WA 98107 Phone: 206-789-0516 http://www.laislaseattle.com/ This popular Caribbean restaurant specializes in Puerto Rican cuisine. It is a small, lively, kid-friendly neighborhood restaurant with a full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. Take-out is available.
*Carnegie’s* 2026 N.W. Market St. Seattle, WA 98107 Phone: 206-789-6643 http://www.carnegiesrestaurant.com/ A wonderful French restaurant with a formal atmosphere located in the old library.	*Cupcake Royale (and Verite Coffee)* 2052 NW Market ST Seattle, WA Phone: 206- 782-9557 http://www.cupcakeroyale.com/ A bakery located in a coffeehouse serving exclusively cupcakes. Open daily.
*The Other Coast Café* 5315 Ballard Ave. N.W. Seattle, WA 98117 Phone: 206-789-0936 www.othercoastcafe.com Fantastic sandwiches.	*Scandinavian Café at Scandinavian Specialties* 6719 15^th Ave. N.W. Seattle, WA 98117 Phone: 206-784-7020 Casual café serving Scandinavian sandwiches and other favorites including luscious desserts. Store open 10 a.m.-5;30 p.m. Mon –Sat, lunch served 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
*Louie’s Cuisine of China* 5100 15^th Ave. N.W. Seattle, WA 98117 Phone: 206-782-8855 http://www.louiescuisine.com/ A long standing Ballard favorite. Good service, consistently good meals served in a warm and pleasant atmosphere.	*La Carta de Oaxaca* 5413 Ballard Ave. N.W. Seattle WA 98117 Phone: 206-782-8722 http://www.lacartadeoaxaca.com/ Very popular casual Mexican restaurant noted for excellent food and wonderful service.
*Kasbah Authentic Moroccan Restaurant* 1471 N.W. 85^th St Seattle, WA 98117 Phone: 206-788-0777 Visit their web site. Diners are seated on sofas and served flavorful meals on low brass tables in an authentic Moroccan atmosphere. 5- 10 p.m. Tues-Sun. Reservations recommended	*Le Gourmand* 425 NW Market St Seattle, WA 98107 Phone: 206-784-3463 http://www.legourmandrestaurant.com/ Traditional French cuisine featuring fresh Northwest produce served in a romantic atmosphere.
*Larsen’s Danish Bakery* 8000 24^th Ave. N.W. Seattle, WA 98117 Phone: 206-782-8285 Visit their web site. Yummy treats such as kringle entice loyal customers from far away to this Scandinavian bakery.	*Bastille Café & Bar* 5307 Ballard Ave NWW Seattle, WA 98117 Phone: 206-453-5024 http://www.bastilleseattle.com/contact/ A charming neighborhood café reminiscent of one you’d find in Paris.

Micro-Brewery / Pub
*Mike’s Chili Parlor and Tavern* 1447 NW Ballard Way Seattle, WA Phone: 206-782-2808 http://mikeschiliparlor.com/ A Ballard institution for more than 80 years serving a variety of chilis, burgers, etc.	*Bad Albert’s Tap and Grill* 5100 Ballard Avenue Northwest Seattle, WA 98107 Phone: 206-782-9623 http://www.badalberts.com/ Bad Albert’s breaks the trend of most pubs in Ballard, it is well lighted, open, and colorful, decorated like a place you’d expect to see for breakfast or any other meal. You’ll find delicious seafood, great burgers, pan-fried oysters, and blackened halibut to name just a few of the items on the menu. Open for Breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Live Blues rock Thursdays and Saturdays.
*The People’s Pub* 5429 Ballard Ave NW Seattle, WA 98107 Phone: 206-783-6521 http://tppub.qwestoffice.net/ This comfortable old world style German pub and restaurant serves delicious food.
Breakfast
*The Dish* 4358 Leary Way NW Seattle, WA 98117 Phone: 206-782-9985 Known as one of the best breakfast restaurants in the area	*The Original Pancake House* 8037 15^th Ave. N.W. Seattle, WA 98117 Phone: 206-781-3344 http://www.originalpancakehouse.com/ Popular family friendly breakfast establishment serving hearty meals.
*Café Besalu* 5909 24th Ave. N.W. Seattle, WA 98117 Phone: 206-789-6643 www.cafebesalu.com This is an upscale neighborhood bakery. They serve breakfast and lunch Wed – Sun.	*Salmon* *Bay* *Café* 5109 Shilshole Avenue NW Seattle, WA 98107-4836 http://salmonbaycafe.com/ Locals rave about the great breakfasts served at this café. Large portions at reasonable prices. The menu contains everything imaginable for breakfast. Open for breakfast and lunch.
*Senor Moose Cafe* 5242 Leary Ave. N.W. Seattle, WA 98107 Phone: 206-784-5588 http://senormoose.com/ A bright family favorite featuring Mexican breakfast specialties such as chilaquiles as well as the traditional American fare.	See above: Hattie’s Hat
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