Best Restaurants with Bar Seating in Ballard

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A photo of The Dressing Room: Bistro and Bar by Can Can restaurant

1. The Dressing Room: Bistro and Bar by Can Can

4.6

Exceptional(233)

Price: Moderate

• French American • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 17 times today

Voted Best Brunch in The Seattle Times Best in the PNW People's Choice Awards!Experience brunch at the Pike Place Market on Can Can's outdoor patio and bistro and bar. Accentuated by lush foliage and dreamy views of the Puget Sound from Post Alley, this hot spot boasts the freshest ingredients from the market. Whether you're celebrating special occasions with friends or romancing your crush, this new bar and bistro will serve up an enchanting experience. Brunch Prices: $8 ~ $25 // Dinner Prices: $8 ~ $50A few classic dishes include the Can Can Beignets, the Can Can Burger, and the Pommes Frites. The craft cocktails are also prepared with the same market fresh ingredients as the dishes. Indoor and patio seating is available for all ages. Bar top seating is only available for over 21. Patio seating is first-come first-serve. Large party reservations of 6 or more are subject to a minimum.

2. The Whale Wins

4.6

Exceptional(927)

Price: Expensive

• American • Wallingford

Booked 9 times today

The Whale Wins Cafe and Larder offers James Beard Award winning wood-fired fare and casual yet elevated service. We are focusing on safely meeting the needs of our Fremont and Wallingford neighbors with expanded dine-in, carry out, espresso, grocery and bottle shop offerings. We are taking reservations for indoor dining and will take requests for bar or patio seating. Our patio is covered and heated.Check out our current menus on our website: thewhalewins.com. Our take out options are listed here as well! We hope to see you soon! Until we meet at the table.....

3. Boat Bar

4.3

Awesome(425)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 8 times today

Brought to you by Renee Erickson and the Sea Creatures team, Boat Bar offers a casual, chic atmosphere next door to its companion restaurant - the award-winning Bateau. Chef Taylor Thornhill of Bateau presents a menu that focuses on oysters, seafood, and fresh, seasonal, small plates. Join us for Happy Hour from 5-6pm daily, when you can get $1 off all oysters, beer, glass pours of wine, house cocktails, and well spirits. Stop by on your way to Bateau or take in a full meal with us at the Boat Bar. We can't wait to host you! Until we meet at the table....

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4. Walrus and the Carpenter

4.7

Exceptional(392)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Ballard / Fremont

PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT TAKE RESERVATIONS. Please just stop in and we will seat you as soon as a table is available. Fishing pub meets restaurant. This bustling neighborhood restaurant specializes in oysters and other seafood dishes. Using nothing but the freshest ingredients, Chef Taylor Thomas creates seasonal food. The Walrus and the Carpenter also serves wine, smart cocktails, beer and cider. It makes an ideal after-hours hangout spot. Enjoy some fried oysters with a cold beer, surrounded by cozy rustic furnishings. If you prefer an alternative to seafood, look no further than the steak tartare, which comes with thinly sliced rye toast and egg yolk. Launched in 2010 to rave reviews, The Walrus and the Carpenter is open daily from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. We hope to see you soon! Until we meet at the table....

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5. Yard House - Seattle

4.3

Awesome(420)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 40 times today

Yard House is the modern American gathering place where beer and food lovers unite. Known for great food, classic rock, an energetic vibe and endless fleet of tap handles featuring the best craft and local beers, each Yard House location offers 100+ beers on tap along with an array of craft cocktails. Our menu features favorites such as our signature Poke Nachos, street tacos, USDA prime burgers, seafood and steaks. Founded in Long Beach, Calif; in 1996, Yard House now spans across the U.S. with over 80 locations and is open daily for lunch, dinner, happy hour and late-night dining.

6. Bar Sur Mer

4.5

Awesome(83)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Greenwood

Booked 11 times today

BarSurMer is a seafood focused lounge with influences mainly from the Basque region, best known for Tapas, Vermouths, Gin Tônicas, Sherries, & Porron wine service.This small intimate gem located in the Greenwood neighborhood features small plates from a wood-fired oven, and house-crafted cocktails. BarSurMer is the third Restaurant for award winning chef Eric Donnelly, founder of RockCreek Seafood & Spirits and FlintCreek Cattle Company. Come join us monthly for the Sunday Drive where our resident DJ spins an all vinyl set.

7. Willmott’s Ghost

4.6

Exceptional(686)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Lake Union / Eastlake

Booked 15 times today

Inspired by Roman street cuisine, Renee Erickson and team bring you Willmott's Ghost, an Italian centric restaurant in the Amazon Spheres. Featuring seasonal offerings from our local famers & fishermen. PizzaReservations are bookable for indoor, we offer bar seating as a first come first serve basis.Groups of 9+ we set a family style email us at willmottsghost@eatseacreatures.com to learn more about hosting a large group reservation.Online & in-person take out. Links on our website for online ordering.Aperitivo Hour (Happy Hour) is offered weekday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM. All day Sunday! Wine, cocktail, antipasti, non-alcoholic specials! Details can be found on our website!We look forward to hosting you soon!

8. The Shambles

4.8

Exceptional(97)

Price: Expensive

• American • Roosevelt

Booked 15 times today

We are a 21+ restaurant and bar. Founded in 2018 by Joel and Matthew and purchased in late 2022 by Becky and Jon, the vision remains the same: Old English pub vibes, high quality food. We loved The Shambles from the minute we walked in and now we continue the heritage of what was created before us. On the food side: high quality steaks, cut in house. Cooks who have the freedom to create seasonal dishes ranging from foraged mushrooms to house made sausages. To go with your meal, we offer skillfully made, non-fussy cocktails, carefully selected wines, a plethora of beers, sours, and ciders on tap and a a robust non alcoholic selection. We top it all off with warm and knowledgeable service. At the Shambles, you can join us for a lovely date night, get together with friends OR choose to sit at the bar and get an ear full of cheesy jokes and unfiltered chatter We are serious about our service from top to bottom and we can’t wait to serve you!

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9. Il Terrazzo Carmine

4.8

Exceptional(4056)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Pioneer Square

Booked 40 times today

Il Terrazzo Carmine, owned and operated by Carmine Smeraldo, is one of Seattle's true dining anomalies - a highly successful restaurant with unfailingly high standards and a loyal, sophisticated clientele. The cuisine has been acclaimed as Seattle's best by the media and more importantly, by local diners. Il Terrazzo Carmine is located in historic Pioneer Square - nestled in an urban-renewed alley with entrances through the vintage lobby on First Avenue or through the delightful courtyard in the back. Since 1984, Carmine Smeraldo's classic Italian restaurant has been where the locals have chosen to return over and over again. From the Carpaccio Di Bue and Spaghettini Dell 'Ortolano for lunch to the Suprema Di Pollo Farcita and Zuppa Di Pesce for dinner you will know you have gone to a place where excellence is a way of life. Arguably the best Italian restaurant in Seattle, Il Terrazzo serves classical Italian cuisine with an atmosphere you may want to call home and never leave

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10. Sparrow - Kirkland

4.6

Exceptional(658)

Price: Expensive

• American • Kirkland

Booked 35 times today

Welcome to Sparrow in Kirkland, where culinary excellence meets warm hospitality! Nestled in the heart of the city, Sparrow offers a dining experience like no other. Our talented chefs create mouthwatering dishes using the freshest local ingredients, infusing each meal with vibrant flavors and artistic presentation. Whether you're craving succulent seafood, tender steaks, or vegetarian delights, our menu has something for every palate. Enjoy a cozy and elegant ambiance perfect for romantic dinners, family gatherings, or business lunches. Book your table today and discover why Sparrow is Kirkland's premier dining destination!

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Chuck
Nashville •8 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great place for a beer and a meal. Over 100 great beers on tap, burgers, sandwiches, wings, pizza and a lot more in the menu. Excellent service from the table to the kitchen. Apps were out in less than 10 mins, mains in probably 15-20 mins. Appreciate the speed, service and value. Will definitely visit again.
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Yard House - SeattlePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.3
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Lisa
New Orleans / Louisiana •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Food and service was amazing! Get the French toast!
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The Dressing Room: Bistro and Bar by Can CanPrice: Moderate• French American• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.6
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Karen
Toronto / Ontario •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Fab brunch: pork shoulder Gordita - well seasoned, buckwheat crepe - nicely cheese filled, breakfast platter - thick hearty sausage, Eton Mess - rhubarb jam balances sweetness and crushed pistachio for visual appeal & touch of nuttiness. Thoughtful garnishes as dishes served with different greens. Fun to see skill of chef managing frying pans cooking food in open-to-dining room wood burning oven. Lovely service, leaving bottle of water and also refilling. Let us relax and catch-up. Maybe slightly pricey for portion size but I’d rather have less of food well done than leftovers. Also $25pp no-show charge a bit daunting as stuff happens even with best intentions - maybe should only be enforced during peak times (Mother’s Day, Christmas, etc)
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The Whale WinsPrice: Expensive• American• Wallingford
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4.6
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Alex
Seattle / Eastern Washington •11 reviews
4.0
Dined on 26 Oct 2024
Very interesting menu, most of it tasted excellent but was a bit pricy. Portions are all the smaller side, great for tapas style eating with a small group. Was a bit on the noisy side.
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Boat BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Capitol Hill / First Hill
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4.3
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HalB
Seattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 Feb 2024
Perfection! Super friendly staff and amazing food!
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Walrus and the CarpenterPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Ballard / Fremont
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4.7

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. The Dressing Room: Bistro and Bar by Can Can

2. The Whale Wins

3. Boat Bar

4. Walrus and the Carpenter

5. Yard House - Seattle

6. Bar Sur Mer

7. Willmott’s Ghost

8. The Shambles

9. Il Terrazzo Carmine

10. Sparrow - Kirkland

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