Best Restaurants with Bar Seating in Ballard

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchJapanese

Regions

EastsideNorth of SeattleSeattle

Areas

BallardBellevueBelltown / Pike Place MarketCapitol Hill / First HillDowntownEdmonds

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for fine wines

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeaway only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

14 restaurants available nearby

A photo of The Dressing Room: Bistro and Bar by Can Can restaurant

1. The Dressing Room: Bistro and Bar by Can Can

4.6

Exceptional(250)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French American • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 8 times today

Voted Best Brunch in The Seattle Times Best in the PNW People's Choice Awards!Experience brunch at the Pike Place Market on Can Can's outdoor patio and bistro and bar. Accentuated by lush foliage and dreamy views of the Puget Sound from Post Alley, this hot spot boasts the freshest ingredients from the market. Whether you're celebrating special occasions with friends or romancing your crush, this new bar and bistro will serve up an enchanting experience. Brunch Prices: $8 ~ $25 // Dinner Prices: $8 ~ $50A few classic dishes include the Can Can Beignets, the Can Can Burger, and the Pommes Frites. The craft cocktails are also prepared with the same market fresh ingredients as the dishes. Indoor and patio seating is available for all ages. Bar top seating is only available for over 21. Patio seating is first-come first-serve. Large party reservations of 6 or more are subject to a minimum.

A photo of Walrus and the Carpenter restaurant

2. Walrus and the Carpenter

4.5

Awesome(397)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Ballard

***We do not take reservations during regular service but do offer them for Valentine's Day weekend, February 12th-16th. On all other days, please just stop in and we will seat you as soon as possible***Fishing pub meets restaurant. This bustling neighborhood restaurant specializes in oysters and other seafood dishes. Using nothing but the freshest ingredients, Chef Taylor Thomas creates seasonal food. The Walrus and the Carpenter also serves wine, smart cocktails, beer and cider. It makes an ideal after-hours hangout spot. Enjoy some fried oysters with a cold beer, surrounded by cozy rustic furnishings. If you prefer an alternative to seafood, look no further than the steak tartare, which comes with thinly sliced rye toast and egg yolk. Launched in 2010 to rave reviews, The Walrus and the Carpenter is open daily from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. We hope to see you soon! Until we meet at the table....

3. Grappa - Seattle

4.7

Exceptional(1232)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Queen Anne

Booked 36 times today

From the beautifully prepared and exquisitely presented small plates, to the hand crafted cocktails, it is our goal to bring generations of family tradition to your neighborhood. Every dish is designed for you and your family to share, and our space offers the same warmth and passion you would find in our own kitchen. With our traditional Mediterranean small plates, thoughtfully designed cocktails, and extended wine and grappa list, it is our goal to give you the excellent dining experience you deserve!

A photo of Yard House - Seattle restaurant

4. Yard House - Seattle

4.6

Exceptional(436)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 17 times today

Yard House is the modern American gathering place where beer and food lovers unite. Known for great food, classic rock, an energetic vibe and endless fleet of tap handles featuring the best craft and local beers, each Yard House location offers 100+ beers on tap along with an array of craft cocktails. Our menu features favorites such as our signature Poke Nachos, street tacos, USDA prime burgers, seafood and steaks. Founded in Long Beach, Calif., in 1996, Yard House now spans across the U.S. with over 80 locations and is open daily for lunch, dinner, happy hour and late-night dining.

5. Boat Bar

4.5

Awesome(442)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 16 times today

Brought to you by Renee Erickson and the Sea Creatures team, Boat Bar offers a casual, chic atmosphere next door to its companion restaurant - the award-winning Bateau. Chef Taylor Thornhill of Bateau presents a menu that focuses on oysters, seafood, and fresh, seasonal, small plates. Join us for Happy Hour from 5-6pm daily, when you can get $1 off all oysters, beer, glass pours of wine, house cocktails, and well spirits. Stop by on your way to Bateau or take in a full meal with us at the Boat Bar. We can't wait to host you! Until we meet at the table....

6. Bar Sur Mer

4.6

Exceptional(95)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Greenwood

Booked 7 times today

BarSurMer is a seafood focused lounge with influences mainly from the Basque region, best known for Tapas, Vermouths, Gin Tônicas, Sherries, & Porron wine service.This small intimate gem located in the Greenwood neighborhood features small plates from a wood-fired oven, and house-crafted cocktails. BarSurMer is the third Restaurant for award winning chef Eric Donnelly, founder of RockCreek Seafood & Spirits and FlintCreek Cattle Company. Come join us monthly for the Sunday Drive where our resident DJ spins an all vinyl set.

A photo of Il Terrazzo Carmine restaurant

7. Il Terrazzo Carmine

4.9

Exceptional(4133)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Pioneer Square

Booked 62 times today

Il Terrazzo Carmine, owned and operated by Carmine Smeraldo, is one of Seattle's true dining anomalies - a highly successful restaurant with unfailingly high standards and a loyal, sophisticated clientele. The cuisine has been acclaimed as Seattle's best by the media and more importantly, by local diners. Il Terrazzo Carmine is located in historic Pioneer Square - nestled in an urban-renewed alley with entrances through the vintage lobby on First Avenue or through the delightful courtyard in the back. Since 1984, Carmine Smeraldo's classic Italian restaurant has been where the locals have chosen to return over and over again. From the Carpaccio Di Bue and Spaghettini Dell 'Ortolano for lunch to the Suprema Di Pollo Farcita and Zuppa Di Pesce for dinner you will know you have gone to a place where excellence is a way of life. Arguably the best Italian restaurant in Seattle, Il Terrazzo serves classical Italian cuisine with an atmosphere you may want to call home and never leave

A photo of Sparrow - Kirkland restaurant

8. Sparrow - Kirkland

4.4

Awesome(719)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Kirkland

Booked 21 times today

Welcome to Sparrow in Kirkland, where culinary excellence meets warm hospitality! Nestled in the heart of the city, Sparrow offers a dining experience like no other. Our talented chefs create mouthwatering dishes using the freshest local ingredients, infusing each meal with vibrant flavors and artistic presentation. Whether you're craving succulent seafood, tender steaks, or vegetarian delights, our menu has something for every palate. Enjoy a cozy and elegant ambiance perfect for romantic dinners, family gatherings, or business lunches. Book your table today and discover why Sparrow is Kirkland's premier dining destination!

9. Salt & Iron

4.7

Exceptional(2853)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Edmonds

Booked 44 times today

Located in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, Salt & Iron brings the comfort of American Northwest cuisine. The brainchild of partners Andrew Leckie and Shubert Ho, their mission is to provide a comfortable dining experience that includes local oysters, steaks and great American cuisine.Salt & Iron's dining room designed by visionary firm Inspired Interiors of Edmonds, brings a brighter and more welcoming dining atmosphere to the Downtown core. It is located just a short walk from the Kingston Ferry and the iconic Edmonds Fountain, where the Edmonds Farmers' Market and the Edmonds Art Walk take place. A full bar provides craft cocktails, local wines and draft beers to accompany the dining experience.

A photo of Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar restaurant

10. Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.8

Exceptional(4843)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Bellevue

Booked 61 times today

Seastar Restaurant & Bar is Bellevue’s #1 seafood restaurant! Locally owned and operated for the past 21 years by celebrity chef and Northwest philanthropist John Howie, Seastar is known for its seasonally inspired menus, diverse selection of locally caught seafood and its award-winning wine program. Chef Howie and his team meticulously source the best seafood in the region and create culinary wonders that surprise and delight. Our raw bar features fresh oysters, poke, ceviche, and an array of fresh sushi, sashimi and unique preparations of rolls and nigiri. The dynamic cocktail and bar program features spirits from Chef Howie’s own Wildwood Spirits Co., and the wine program boasts over 750 wines, winning prestigious awards like Food & Wine’s “Best Wine List in America.” Our knowledgeable sommeliers will help find the perfect pairing for every seafood dish or from the land fare, creating a culinary experience unlike any other.

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ROBERTVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great gem for brunch/lunch hidden in the Pike Place Market. Love, love, love the chicken & brie sandwich with fig jam and dijonnaise. Eclectic theatrical cabaret decor and fun seating just add to unique experience.
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The Dressing Room: Bistro and Bar by Can CanPrice: Moderate• French American• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.6
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Danny
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great service, drinks and oysters!!!! The steak with frites was not so great. It was a 24 hour Sous Vide which is usually a great way to make a steak tender. However, this steak was the toughest, chewiest steak I've had in a long time. I couldn't finish it, not because I was full, but it just wasn't satisfying, especially for that price point. Maybe if you order that, double check with the host, for a verification of "tenderness." Other than that tough , I love this place!
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Boat BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Capitol Hill / First Hill
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4.5
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ScottVIP
New York City •17 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 Mar 2025
Excellent Meal! Great service and good drinks! Recommend highly
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Grappa - SeattlePrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Queen Anne
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4.7
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Filbur
Tampa / Central Florida West •6 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 Mar 2025
Waiter was polite and attentive. Service was prompt. Tabletop devices/ordering was a bit confusing (When to use it? Not use it?). Food was great/delicious.
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Yard House - SeattlePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.6
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sallyVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •27 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 Feb 2025
Food was delicious!! Atmosphere was excellent. A win all around.
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Walrus and the CarpenterPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Ballard
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4.5

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