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The Ballard Cut, Seattle, WA

The Ballard Cut

4.6
4.6
632 Reviews
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table
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The Ballard Cut

4.6
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table
Ballard / Fremont

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2 people
21:00
Booked 23 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
The Ballard Cut is a farm-to-table restaurant and whisk(e)y bar specializing in local and seasonal ingredients. Our 1200+ bottle whiskey list ranges from Japanese and Scotch single malts to American bourbons and ryes. The collection is curated to include contemporary and affordable bottles as well as rare and antique vintages. Enjoy a scratch cocktail on our patio as you take in the energetic Ballard nightlife; share a bottle of wine and a tomahawk steak with friends and family; or take a trip around the world with a custom whisk(e)y flight built by our passionate and experienced staff.

Helmed by owner Tommy Patrick and chef Rachael Peebles, The Ballard Cut is the culmination of decades of hard work and dedication in the restaurant industry. We sincerely hope you enjoy your dining experience.

*We have both indoor and outdoor sidewalk seating available. Please call during business hours to confirm any seating requests.*

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–14:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–18:00 Sat, Sun 14:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (206) 829-8963
  • Website
    https://theballardcut.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Rachael Pebbles
  • Location
    2221 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107
  • Area
    Ballard / Fremont
  • Cross Street
    Market Street and Ballard Ave NW
  • Parking details
    There is plenty of street parking available! If you can't find any on Ballard Ave NW (or its the Sunday Market) then we recommend Shilshole Ave NW. If that doesn't work, there is a pay-to-park lot just behind Hattie's Hat, on Shilshole and Vernon.
  • Public transit
    Leary Ave NW & NW Vernon Pl - Buses 29, 17 and 40
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 632 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Innovative

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Good for special occasions

  • Seattle

    Innovative

  • Seattle

    Good for special occasions

  • Seattle

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ballard Cut offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding tomahawk" steak and a "fantastic whiskey selection" boasting over 1,300 choices. Guests enjoy "great food and fantastic service," with highlights including divine chicken wings and unique whiskey flights. The ambiance is lively, ideal for whiskey enthusiasts and special occasions.

632 Reviews

  1. Krista

    VIP

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time visiting Ballard Cut. We were all impressed! Staff were so friendly and delicious food. Whiskey lovers in our group really appreciated the staffs high expertise level re whiskey, and the availability of so many different bourbons and whisk(e)ys. All in all, a great experience. Our new favorite restaurant in the Seattle area. We’ll be back!

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  2. Marilyn

    Seattle

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was exceptional! Service attentive, tasty cocktails and wine, had a great evening out with friends. It is loud, but we are an older bunch. Would definitely go again and again.

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  3. Brennan

    Seattle

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Food is good service was terrible

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  4. Jane

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Pork Belly, Mussels and Clams, Cocktails, oooo and the octopus - food was amazing!! Absolutely an adventure for all the taste buds. We could tell our server was responsible for our section and all of the to-go orders, felt bad for the guy as he was so clearly swamped. Cocktails and wine took very, very long to arrive to our table, but they were really, really good. The front section by the host stand captures all the noise and lighting, so it seemed really bright and loud. Wanted to like the ambiance more at their new location, but it doesn't quite hit like the previous smaller, cozier, darker location.

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  5. Alissa

    VIP

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious. We ordered the focaccia and fried cauliflower to start and then the halibut, wild rice tom kha, and tagliatelle for entrees. Everything was cooked to perfection with amazing rich flavors. We also got a whiskey flight, and the whiskey sommelier curated excellent selections for us. Will definitely be going back.

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  6. amir

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice restaurant , great service. We ordered the Tomahawk steak and it was good but not great. Overall a good experience!

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  7. Luke

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was absolutely fantastic and the drinks were great! Would absolutely recommend!!!!

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  8. Annaliese

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ballard cut has never disappointed! The service is always the best! No lazy waiters here!!! I do wish there was a little more on the menu but also appreciative of a menu is not extensive and always done well! The berry cobbler to finish off the dinner was perfect!!!😍

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  9. jolly

    Montreal

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The service was bad, from the waitress to the front desk, which had me on hold for over 20 minutes and never got back to me. Food was just OK. I do not think I will be coming back. Not worth it.

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  10. GilG

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Xcellant food drink and service Will return in the future

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The Ballard Cut is rated 4.6 stars by 632 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of The Ballard Cut restaurant

The Ballard Cut

4.6
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table
Ballard / Fremont

Make a booking

2 people
21:00
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for The Ballard Cut

2221 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Market Street and Ballard Ave NW
  • Area
    Ballard / Fremont
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–14:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–18:00 Sat, Sun 14:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is plenty of street parking available! If you can't find any on Ballard Ave NW (or its the Sunday Market) then we recommend Shilshole Ave NW. If that doesn't work, there is a pay-to-park lot just behind Hattie's Hat, on Shilshole and Vernon.
  • Public transit
    Leary Ave NW & NW Vernon Pl - Buses 29, 17 and 40
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Rachael Pebbles
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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