Restaurants near Ballard Bridge

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1. The Pink Door

4.8

Exceptional(9094)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 176 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.

2. San Fermo

4.7

Exceptional(1653)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Ballard

Booked 47 times today

We have 15 indoor tables, and 12 covered/heated patio tables. Online reservations can be made for parties up to 5 guests. Larger groups can be booked at 5pm on weeknights, please email the restaurant for reservations. Please understand when making your reservation that we cannot guarantee a specific table or area of the restaurant. We recommend 5pm reservations for parties with specific table requests, if you book later in the evening you may need to wait for your table preference.If you are having difficulty finding a reservation you are welcome to stop by for walk-in seating. We seat our bar and covered/heated patio for dinner nightly.

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3. Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(4638)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Queen Anne

Booked 73 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.

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4. RockCreek Seafood & Spirits - Seattle

4.7

Exceptional(2727)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Fremont

Booked 26 times today

RockCreek Seafood & Spirits is a full service restaurant and bar located in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, WA. We’re open daily; serving dinner from 4pm to 10pm daily with a last seating 9pm. Happy hour daily from 4pm to 5:30pm.Our menu centers around globally sourced seafood from well managed fisheries; with offerings of local Northwest familiars like crab, oysters and mussels, to more tropical fish like Kona Kampachi or Hawaiian Ono, and East Coast staples like Striped Bass. Our preparations emphasize fresh ingredients that arrive daily, and pronounced flavors from around the world.Our urban-industrial two-story ‘fishing lodge’ was built with local and reclaimed resources by Dovetail Construction and Marian Built. Our tables were crafted from bark-beetle pine, and we even found a home for our favorite re-purposed farm equipment! Our space includes the main dining area, a large modern patio and an upstairs loft and pri

5. Lola Seattle

4.7

Exceptional(4295)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 48 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 breads 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.

6. Stoneburner

4.8

Exceptional(1715)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Ballard

Booked 30 times today

The 120-‐seat restaurant is Chef Jason Stoneburner’s homage to the varied cooking styles of the Mediterranean and the natural bounty of the Pacific Northwest with a focus on stone hearth cooking. The inviting restaurant is furnished with architectural objects and antiques from all over the globe, giving it a warm, timeless feel. Private dining is available in the restaurant with the Olympic Rooftop Pavilion providing stunning event space atop the hotel.

7. Umi Sake House

4.8

Exceptional(2573)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Downtown

Booked 98 times today

Umi Sake House is a unique Japanese cuisine restaurant in the Belltown area of Seattle featuring the highest quality seafood available in the Northwest, a large izakaya-style tapas menu, and boasting a sake list of over 60 imported Japanese bottles. The interior is multi-faceted, with a black slate tiled traditional dining room, a gorgeous 14 person capacity wooden sushi bar, a semi private "tatami" room which holds 12 people, a larger 25 person private dining room, an enclosed "back patio" casual dining room complete with tropical garden, a black concrete liquor bar with custom sake cocktails and fusion traditional cocktails. The variety of atmospheres allows for a different experience with every visit, and the vastness and quality of the menu does the same. For the budding sake enthusiast or the seasoned veteran, the sake menu at Umi is bottle for bottle the best found anywhere outside of Japan!

8. Palisade

4.4

Awesome(7853)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Magnolia

Booked 35 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. The Ballard Cut

4.7

Exceptional(647)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Ballard

Booked 15 times today

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.*

10. The George

4.4

Awesome(1237)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 44 times today

Discover The George: A modern dining destination led by Director of Culinary Eraj Jayawickreme. Indulge in a brasserie-inspired menu within a high-design space, marking a new era for this historic hotel's iconic dining room. The menu celebrates local, seasonal ingredients through small plates, raw selections, vegetarian options, mains, and desserts. Savor Pacific Northwest flavors with the freshest seafood, artisan cheeses, and vibrant produce. The George pays homage to the historic Georgian Room, a Seattle icon since 1924. Designed by renowned Spanish studio Lázaro Rosa-Violán, the space blends history with timeless aesthetics. Hand-painted tiles, Art Deco chandeliers, and marble floors enhance the ambiance, while floor-to-ceiling iron and glass doors and original Palladian windows complete the vision. With a private dining room and semi-private enclaves, The George is perfect for groups and special occasions.Restaurant & Bar Design Awards: Best Design, Americas, 2023.

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Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This was one of my best seafood dinners. The oysters were fresh and tasty. The octopus was tender and the fish tasty.
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RockCreek Seafood & Spirits - SeattlePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Fremont
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4.7
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5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had a wonderful experience and great food at the pink door!
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The Pink DoorPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.8
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Judy
Seattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our wait person Nicole was knowledgeable, attentive and delightful. Our sommelier Eli made absolutely spot on and amazing recommendations to pair with our dinner choices! Best crab gnocchi ever!
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Toulouse Petit Kitchen & LoungePrice: Moderate• American• Queen Anne
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4.7
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Stephen
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent meal, location, and service. Thank you!
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Lola SeattlePrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Downtown
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4.7
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Jason
Southwest Florida •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Continues to be my favorite spot for pasta. Fresh ingredients, talented cooks and committed service. A shout out to Denise for making the experience even more enjoyable!
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San FermoPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Ballard
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4.7

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