Must-see restaurants in Ballard & Discovery Park

  • La Carta de Oaxaca

    Ballard & Discovery Park

    La Carta de Oaxaca is easily one of Seattle's best lunch and brunch spots. Those who crave authentic Oaxacan-style cooking will swoon at the birria …

  • Staple & Fancy

    Ballard & Discovery Park

    There's much to be said about Staple & Fancy's pedigree as another of Ethan Stowell's many hip Seattle eateries, but the bottom line is the food at this…

  • Bitterroot

    Ballard & Discovery Park

    People come to Bitterroot for two things: smoked meat and whiskey. Thankfully this restaurant with a pleasing modern roadhouse vibe does both…

  • Bastille Cafe & Bar

    Ballard & Discovery Park

    French but not at all faux, Bastille could easily pass for a genuine Parisian bistro if it weren't for the surfeit of American accents. First there's the…

  • Stoneburner

    Ballard & Discovery Park

    Come and see homemade pasta prepared before your eyes in this popular restaurant affiliated with the swanky Hotel Ballard. Pasta-rollers massage dough at…

  • Un Bien

    Ballard & Discovery Park

    Lines can get long at this Cuban take-out spot far from Ballard's commercial center, but the wait is worth it to finally sink your teeth into a perfectly…

  • San Fermo

    Ballard & Discovery Park

    San Fermo makes great use of its location in a historic single family home on Ballard Ave NW. It serves hearty Italian fare (think thick homemade noodles,…

  • Walrus & the Carpenter

    Ballard & Discovery Park

    Puget Sound waters practically bleed oysters and – arguably – there isn't a better place to knock ’em back raw with a glass of wine or two than the Walrus…

  • Señor Moose

    Ballard & Discovery Park

    Reading the menu at Señor Moose is like a mini lesson in Mexican culinary geography. Each of the traditional dishes is described along with the region it…

  • Ray’s Boathouse

    Ballard & Discovery Park

    Out in western Ballard near the Shilshole Bay Marina, Ray’s is all about placid Olympic Peninsula views, nautical decor and an exhaustive fresh-fish menu…

  • La Isla

    Ballard & Discovery Park

    What started as a food stand at Fremont Sunday Market has become this always-packed little restaurant that offers (it claims) the first Puerto Rican…

  • Chinook’s at Salmon Bay

    Ballard & Discovery Park

    Across the Ballard Bridge in the Fishermen’s Terminal, Chinook’s is where fish practically leap out of the water and into the kitchen. You can’t get it…

  • Gracia

    Ballard & Discovery Park

    Gracia may have the sleek sheen of a modern restaurant, but its food is totally unpretentious. You can get Mexican entree favorites like carne asada …

  • Portage Bay Cafe

    Ballard & Discovery Park

    This bright, cheery location of the popular local cafe chain serves an extensive brunch menu made with mostly organic, sustainable ingredients. It's known…

  • Brunswick & Hunt

    Ballard & Discovery Park

    Brunswick & Hunt is synonymous with one thing: its incredible fried chicken, smothered in Dijon mustard cream and served on a soft bed of mashed potatoes…

  • Pestle Rock

    Ballard & Discovery Park

    This swanky Thai restaurant is a neighborhood favorite. Its large menu caters to casual Thai food fans and adventurous eaters alike, and features a choose…

  • Cafe Besalu

    Ballard & Discovery Park

    Slightly away from Ballard's 'downtown' streets, Besalu lures visitors to its isolated perch on 24th Ave with its French-style baked goods (in particular…

  • Lockspot Cafe

    Ballard & Discovery Park

    The Lockspot is a throwback to old Ballard, before the attempted gentrification and you're likely to see some actual boat-faring folks grumbling over…

  • Take 5 Urban Market

    Ballard & Discovery Park

    This is one of those places you might walk past without giving it a second look, but if you're in Ballard's suburban stretches and looking for a superb…

  • Larsen's Danish Bakery

    Ballard & Discovery Park

    Keeping Nordic culture alive in Ballard is Larsen’s Bakery, known for its Danish pastries, especially its kringles (pretzel-shaped sweet puff-pastry…