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When in Ballard.....
The Walrus and the Carpenter is one of When in Ballard......

1. The Walrus and the Carpenter

9.0
4743 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Seafood Restaurant · Ballard · 201 tips and reviews

Cathy M.Cathy Mabee: So happy to see Renee's place ranked as one of the best in the US...the downside is not being able to get a table anymore. Plan ahead!! It is a good 2 hour wait on weekends.

Ocho is one of When in Ballard......

2. Ocho

8.1
2325 NW Market St (at 24th Ave. NW), Seattle, WA
Tapas Restaurant · Ballard · 57 tips and reviews

Cathy M.Cathy Mabee: I have been in love with this place since it first opened. Try everything!!

La Carta De Oaxaca is one of When in Ballard......

3. La Carta De Oaxaca

8.5
5431 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Mexican Restaurant · Ballard · 108 tips and reviews

Cathy M.Cathy Mabee: Mole, Mole and Mole.....

Volterra is one of When in Ballard......

4. Volterra

5411 Ballard Ave NW (Market), Seattle, WA
Italian Restaurant · Ballard · 17 tips and reviews
Staple & Fancy Mercantile is one of When in Ballard......

5. Staple & Fancy Mercantile

8.5
4739 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
New American Restaurant · Ballard · 54 tips and reviews

Cathy M.Cathy Mabee: I always enjoy sitting at the bar at this place. Great food and amazing staff.

Bastille Café & Bar is one of When in Ballard......

6. Bastille Café & Bar

5307 Ballard Ave NW (at NW Vernon Pl), Seattle, WA
French Restaurant · Ballard · 100 tips and reviews

Cathy M.Cathy Mabee: Not only do they have a great dinner menu, their breakfast menu is delicious!

7. The Shelter

Seattle, WA
Uncategorized · Fremont · 1 tip

Cathy M.Cathy Mabee: Try the Ahi Tuna Chips, The PB&J Jalepeno poppers and the Cucumber Basil Vodka.

La Isla is one of When in Ballard......

8. La Isla

2320 NW Market St (at 24th), Seattle, WA
Latin American Restaurant · Ballard · 88 tips and reviews
The Matador is one of When in Ballard......

9. The Matador

7.7
2221 NW Market St (at Ballard Ave. NW), Seattle, WA
Mexican Restaurant · Ballard · 62 tips and reviews
The Gerald is one of When in Ballard......

10. The Gerald

7.2
5210 Ballard Ave NW (between Vernon Pl & N 20th Ave), Seattle, WA
New American Restaurant · Ballard · 34 tips and reviews
Paseo Caribbean Restaurant is one of When in Ballard......

11. Paseo Caribbean Restaurant

6226 Seaview Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Caribbean Restaurant · Sunset Hill · 52 tips and reviews
Moshi Moshi Sushi is one of When in Ballard......

12. Moshi Moshi Sushi

7.7
5324 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Sushi Restaurant · Ballard · 50 tips and reviews

Cathy M.Cathy Mabee: Their all day happy hour on Sunday is the best!

Bitterroot BBQ is one of When in Ballard......

13. Bitterroot BBQ

8.0
5239 Ballard Ave NW (at NW Vernon Pl), Seattle, WA
BBQ Joint · Ballard · 74 tips and reviews
Sam's Sushi Bar & Grill is one of When in Ballard......

14. Sam's Sushi Bar & Grill

7.2
5506 22nd Ave NW (Market), Seattle, WA
Sushi Restaurant · Ballard · 15 tips and reviews
Old Town Alehouse is one of When in Ballard......

15. Old Town Alehouse

5233 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Pub · Ballard · 21 tips and reviews
Ballard Pizza Co. is one of When in Ballard......

16. Ballard Pizza Co.

8.3
5107 Ballard Ave NW (at NW Dock Pl), Seattle, WA
Pizzeria · Ballard · 38 tips and reviews
Sunset Tavern is one of When in Ballard......

17. Sunset Tavern

8.3
5433 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Rock Club · Ballard · 19 tips and reviews
Ballard Farmer's Market is one of When in Ballard......

18. Ballard Farmer's Market

9.2
5330 Ballard Ave NW (at 22nd Ave NW), Seattle, WA
Farmers Market · 65 tips and reviews
Golden Gardens Park is one of When in Ballard......

19. Golden Gardens Park

9.4
8498 Seaview Pl NW, Seattle, WA
Beach · Sunset Hill · 82 tips and reviews
Caffè Fiorè is one of When in Ballard......

20. Caffè Fiorè

5405 Leary Ave NW (at NW Vernon Pl), Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · Ballard · 35 tips and reviews
Viking Tavern is one of When in Ballard......

21. Viking Tavern

6404 24th Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Dive Bar · Ballard · 18 tips and reviews
El Moose is one of When in Ballard......

22. El Moose

8.5
5242 Leary Ave NW (at 20th Ave NW), Seattle, WA
Mexican Restaurant · Ballard · 69 tips and reviews
Ray's Boathouse is one of When in Ballard......

23. Ray's Boathouse

8.5
6049 Seaview Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Seafood Restaurant · Sunset Hill · 103 tips and reviews
Cupcake Royale is one of When in Ballard......

24. Cupcake Royale

2052 NW Market St, Seattle, WA
Cupcake Shop · Ballard · 58 tips and reviews
Ballard NW Senior Center is one of When in Ballard......

25. Ballard NW Senior Center

5429 32nd Ave NW (NW Market St), Seattle, WA
Structure · Sunset Hill · 1 tip

Cathy M.Cathy Mabee: Go volunteer at this place if you have time. Fun group of people!!

Stoneway Hardware is one of When in Ballard......

26. Stoneway Hardware

7.7
5000 15th Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Hardware Store · Ballard · 5 tips and reviews

Cathy M.Cathy Mabee: No need to make the trek to Home Depot when you have this local hot spot....

Swansons Nursery is one of When in Ballard......

27. Swansons Nursery

9.2
9701 15th Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Garden Center · North Beach-Blue Ridge · 20 tips and reviews
King's Hardware is one of When in Ballard......

28. King's Hardware

8.4
5225 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Bar · Ballard · 97 tips and reviews
Hattie's Hat Restaurant is one of When in Ballard......

29. Hattie's Hat Restaurant

8.4
5231 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Bar · Ballard · 58 tips and reviews
The Other Coast Cafe is one of When in Ballard......

30. The Other Coast Cafe

7.3
5315 Ballard Ave NW (btwn 22 Ave. & Vernon Pl.), Seattle, WA
Sandwich Spot · Ballard · 37 tips and reviews

Cathy M.Cathy Mabee: Biggest sandwhich ever!! It will take you two days to finish it....

Lock and Keel Tavern is one of When in Ballard......

31. Lock and Keel Tavern

6.4
5144 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Bar · Ballard · 15 tips and reviews
Conor Byrne Pub is one of When in Ballard......

32. Conor Byrne Pub

6.5
5140 Ballard Ave NW (at 20th Ave.), Seattle, WA
Pub · Ballard · 11 tips and reviews
Mike's Chili Parlor is one of When in Ballard......

33. Mike's Chili Parlor

7.9
1447 NW Ballard Way, Seattle, WA
Bar · Ballard · 19 tips and reviews

Cathy M.Cathy Mabee: Family owned for generations....Mike is the best!

Ballard Loft is one of When in Ballard......

34. Ballard Loft

7.1
5105 Ballard Ave NW (at NW Dock Pl), Seattle, WA
Sports Bar · Ballard · 51 tips and reviews

35. Madame K's

5327 Ballard Ave NW (at Vernon), Seattle, WA
Pizzeria · Ballard · 5 tips and reviews

Cathy M.Cathy Mabee: Madame K's is now The Sexton, but The Sexton is not listed on Foursquare....Find the Sexton at this address. and check out the Mac and Cheese and the Brussel Sprouts!

Fred Meyer is one of When in Ballard......

36. Fred Meyer

6.7
915 NW 45th St (at Leary Way NW), Seattle, WA
Supermarket · Ballard · 42 tips and reviews
Lucca Great Finds is one of When in Ballard......

37. Lucca Great Finds

8.5
5332 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Miscellaneous Store · Ballard · 6 tips and reviews
Tractor Tavern is one of When in Ballard......

38. Tractor Tavern

8.8
5213 Ballard Ave NW (at 20th Ave NW), Seattle, WA
Rock Club · Ballard · 27 tips and reviews
Camelion Design is one of When in Ballard......

39. Camelion Design

6.8
5330 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Furniture and Home Store · Ballard · 5 tips and reviews

Cathy M.Cathy Mabee: Nicole the owner is great, and has some amazing pieces. Love that she has been in the same location for 15 years!

Happy Nails is one of When in Ballard......

40. Happy Nails

15th Ave NW (62nd Street NW), Seattle, WA
Nail Salon · Ballard · 2 tips and reviews

Cathy M.Cathy Mabee: Best place for a pedi....love the owners.

Sambar is one of When in Ballard......

41. Sambar

425 NW Market St (at 6th Ave NW), Seattle, WA
Bar · Ballard · 20 tips and reviews

Cathy M.Cathy Mabee: Best outdoor patio...let me know if you go. I am minutes away.

Veraci Pizza is one of When in Ballard......

42. Veraci Pizza

7.9
500 NW Market St, Seattle, WA
Pizzeria · Ballard · 32 tips and reviews

Cathy M.Cathy Mabee: They have slices....thin crust.

Ballard Smoke Shop is one of When in Ballard......

43. Ballard Smoke Shop

8.1
5439 Ballard Ave NW (NW Market St), Seattle, WA
Dive Bar · Ballard · 24 tips and reviews

Cathy M.Cathy Mabee: It does not get anymore Ballard than this place. Old School hang out for old school Ballard.

Bad Albert's Tap & Grill is one of When in Ballard......

44. Bad Albert's Tap & Grill

7.6
5100 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Dive Bar · Ballard · 27 tips and reviews

Cathy M.Cathy Mabee: The new owners did a great job in remodeling the place. Nice guys, I do fancy them....okay they twins.