Best Lunch Restaurants in Ballard

141 restaurants available nearby

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1. Sabine Café and Bar

4.6

Exceptional(74)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Ballard

Booked 6 times today

reservations accepted for dinner only, from 5pm-9pm. our day café remains walk-up and counter-service only - NO reservations accepted for brunch. we are 21+ after 10pm on friday and saturday.sabine is a café, bar, and bakery serving a lively daytime and nighttime experience for all on ballard ave. here you'll find vibrant espresso drinks, colorful cocktails, and fresh breakfast, lunch, and dinner served daily. our inviting menus by chef dunkelberger draw upon mediterranean influences with middle eastern spices and herbs, while our dedication to using local, in-season, and organic ingredients wherever we can highlights the bounty of the northwest. our mezze and salatim dishes are meant to be shared; here we value the community that dining together brings.

2. The Pink Door

4.8

Exceptional(8928)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 66 times today

The Pink Door is an independently owned (never cloned, never genetically modified) restaurant that has been quietly dedicated to fresh & local Italian food since 1981. Its seafood & produce driven menu has been the central theme throughout its wildly popular domain in Seattle's Pike Place Market.

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3. Tilikum Place Cafe

4.9

Exceptional(2363)

Price: Moderate

• Northwest • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 14 times today

Inspired European and Northwest brunch, lunch and dinner. We take great pride in using the freshest & highest quality products as our menu is entirely made in house. Stop by for dinner or brunch & experience seasonal cuisine, creative libations & a warm welcome! We have a very small dining room and a not accommodate group dining. Our table maximum for brunch and lunch seats up to 6 guests. For dinner service, we can seat up to 8 guests if there are openings. Thank you.

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4. Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge

4.6

Exceptional(4548)

Price: Moderate

• American • Queen Anne

Booked 74 times today

Centered around the cuisine, decor and imagery of the French Quarter and New Orleans and creating the feel of the Big Easy, Toulouse is one of the most intricate and ambitiously built restaurants in a generation.Our expansive menus offer culinary diversity and range from traditional Creole and French Quarter menu choices to traditional Parisian and French countryside preparations to more innovative dishes that are entirely unique to Toulouse.

5. Cafe Campagne

4.8

Exceptional(3034)

Price: Expensive

• French • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 25 times today

The Heart of France in the Heart of Pike Place Market. Established in 1994, A classic Parisian cafe in the heart of Pike Place Market, Café Campagne has been cultivating regulars and pleasing out of town guests since it first opened its doors. Located on the charming Post Alley, it is the perfect spot to watch the world go by. We offer a dining experience that is exceptional in traditional food & wine, and comfortable in ambiance and service.

6. Place Pigalle

4.8

Exceptional(1417)

Price: Expensive

• French • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 17 times today

Located in the heart of Pike Place Market in Downtown Seattle, just behind the famous fish throwers, Place Pigalle offers an intimate dining experience with stunning views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountain Range.Reservation Policies:-Parties of 5 or more: Must call to reserve.-Outdoor seating: Please call to request; we will note your preference but cannot guarantee it.-Tables are seated on a first-come, first-served basis; specific tables cannot be reserved.-Delays: Please notify us promptly to hold your table for up to 15 minutes.

7. The George

4.4

Awesome(1172)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 52 times today

Discover The George: A modern dining marvel led by Chef Guillermo Carreno. Indulge in a brasserie-inspired menu and lavish bar program within a high-design arena, ushering in a new era for the historic hotel's iconic dining room. Our evolving menu celebrates local seasonal ingredients through small plates, raw selections, vegetarian options, mains, and desserts.Embrace the Pacific Northwest at The George, savoring the freshest seafood from local waters and curated dry-aged meats. Artisan cheeses and vibrant fruits and vegetables are locally sourced. Signature dishes vary with seasons, from summer scallops to classic Steak & Frites.Honoring the hotel's architecture, The George nods to George B. Post. Renowned Spanish design studio Lázaro Rosa-Violán orchestrates a captivating interior, blending history with timeless aesthetics. Hand-painted tiles, pendant lamp chandeliers, and striking marble floors elevate the ambiance while floor-to-ceiling iron and glass doors complete the vision.

8. Palisade

4.4

Awesome(7795)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Magnolia

Booked 71 times today

Palisade has always had amazing elements. We've created a new range of dishes, updated the atmosphere, and rededicated ourselves to the best service in Seattle. These pieces add up to the best all occasion experience in town.

9. Ben Paris

4.3

Awesome(1158)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 62 times today

Just steps away from Pike Place Market, Ben Paris is a vibrant hangout where locals and guests can enjoy a modern spin on classic American cuisine featuring the bounty of the PNW, hand crafted cocktails and carefully selected local beer & wine.-Reservations will be seated when the whole party has arrived-Reservations will be held for 10 minutes from reservation, please call if running late-Walk-ins welcome!-Large party reservations of 9-16 guests are available by phone for dinner 7 days a week and lunch Monday-Thursday. A credit card is required to secure the reservation. We do not accept reservations for weekend brunch for groups larger than 8 guests. A charge of $25/guest will be applied for no-shows on large party reservations. We kindly require that all members of large party dinner reservations participate in our Tour the Menu family-style dining option.

10. Lola Seattle

4.7

Exceptional(4245)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 44 times today

Rustic Mediterranean cuisine at Lola, another in the Tom Douglas family of exceptional downtown restaurants. Don’t miss our hearty breakfasts including eggs benedict and pancakes with sausage, ouzo sizzling kebabs, or our grilled to order pita bread s brought to us fresh from our own Dahlia bread bakery right across the street and served with house made spreads. Located in the heart of the bustling Belltown neighborhood, Lola offers the perfect urban dining experience in it’s upbeat environment, just minutes from downtown shopping and theatre to the south and great music and night life to the north on fourth avenue. We’re committed to a green community, composting 75% of waste and supporting our local growers.

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Srinivasan
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Our server was very friendly and helpful. The food was tasty. The portions were reasonable in size
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Toulouse Petit Kitchen & LoungePrice: Moderate• American• Queen Anne
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4.6
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Mary
Seattle / Eastern Washington •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Everything that we ordered was delicious. Some of the favorites were the crab quiche and the cassoulet. The creme Brule and chocolate mouse were the dessert standouts. Would go back again without a doubt.
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Cafe CampagnePrice: Expensive• French• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.8
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Ginny
Portland / Oregon •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food is amazing, the place is cozy, perfect for a rainy Sunday. Wasn’t too hungry with my partner, so we went light on the order - “Dutch Babies -Savory” the must order, with a bowl of clam chowder. For two people, medium level craving, it does have me the taste of the joy and allows me to not feeling too stuffed :)
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Tilikum Place CafePrice: Moderate• Northwest• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.9
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Ginny
Portland / Oregon •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Booked our table a month ago, was really excited to visit, The pink door doesn’t let us down. The Food was soooo good and we definitely ordered too much for two, we went straight with 4 Fresh Northwest oysters, Bagna Cauda(Hot Bath), Squid Ink Tonnarelli and Mama’s Meatballs; end up packing it for dinner the night as well, but it was so satisfying. Bagna Cauda (Hot bath) is the most amazing, knowing it’s just a “dip” for veggie, however, it’s different —- you have to try it to know how good it is.
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The Pink DoorPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.8
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Fernando
Guadalajara •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The food, the ambiance, the drinks, the service, everything is amazing here! One of our favorite places in Seattle.
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Sabine Café and BarPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Ballard
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4.6

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141 restaurants available nearby

1. Sabine Café and Bar

2. The Pink Door

3. Tilikum Place Cafe

4. Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge

5. Cafe Campagne

6. Place Pigalle

7. The George

8. Palisade

9. Ben Paris

10. Lola Seattle

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