Restaurants near Ballard Carnegie Library

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1. San Fermo

4.7

Exceptional(1653)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Ballard

Booked 46 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.

2. The Ballard Cut

4.7

Exceptional(647)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Ballard

Booked 14 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.*

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3. Sabine Café and Bar

4.8

Exceptional(80)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Ballard

Booked 18 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.

4. Stoneburner

4.8

Exceptional(1715)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Ballard

Booked 33 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.

5. Moshi Moshi Sushi

4.4

Awesome(671)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Ballard

Booked 26 times today

Moshi Moshi Sushi and Izakaya is a woman-and-PoC owned, full-service Japanese restaurant in the heart of historic Ballard. We specialize in traditional Japanese sushi and cuisine, using the highest quality ingredients available. In addition to our amazing sushi, we offer an extensive menu of hot items and entrees, sure to provide something for everyone.Be sure to see our custom-built LED cherry tree from our upper level dining area!

6. The Ivy - Seattle

4.0

Excellent(25)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Ballard

Booked 6 times today

Welcome to The Ivy, where culinary tradition meets innovative flair! Nestled in Ballard, just north of downtown Seattle, we invite you to embark on a vibrant journey through Asian fusion cuisine. Our diverse menu features everything from expertly crafted sushi rolls to our indulgent double wagyu smash burger, all designed to tantalize your taste buds.We are a 21+ only establishment.

7. The Pink Door

4.8

Exceptional(9094)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 182 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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8. 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.

9. Eldr

4.7

Exceptional(62)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Ballard

Booked 23 times today

Located in the heart of Sunset Hill/Ballard, General Harvest’s newest concept celebrates the art of wood-fire cooking. This live-fire kitchen showcases the highest quality proteins, sustainably harvested seafood, and seasonal produce, all prepared with a focus on simplicity and bold, natural flavors inspired by the Pacific Northwest.

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10. 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

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Seattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Our second time here. Food was delicious, and our server, Katherine was exceptional! A wonderful experience to start our evening.
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StoneburnerPrice: Moderate• Italian• Ballard
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4.8
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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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Lilly
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Made my birthday such a wonderful experience! So kind and thoughtful.
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The Ballard CutPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Ballard
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4.7
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RhodaVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •27 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 26, 2025
Great happy hour prices and good service. Nice ambiance next to the fire pit
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Sabine Café and BarPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Ballard
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4.8
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Marie
Seattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on Feb 15, 2025
Great spot! It was very loud so hard to hear each other at dinner but overall a great experience!
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Moshi Moshi SushiPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Ballard
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4.4

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