Best Historic Restaurants in Ballard

18 restaurants available nearby

1. Moshi Moshi Sushi

4.3

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Ballard

Booked 22 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!

2. The George

4.3

Awesome(1203)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 34 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.

3. Sushi Kashiba

4.9

Exceptional(847)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 42 times today

Sushi Kashiba is Seattle's destination for Japanese fine dining at its highest level. Located next to historic Pike Place Market. Take a coveted seat at the Omakase sushi bar, where you just might find multi-James Beard Award nominated Chef Shiro Kashiba holding court.Most guests order one of Sushi Kashiba's chef curated sushi dinners. The mix of fresh local fish as well as delicacies from Japan and around the world will satisfy the palette of seasoned sushi fans as well as new entrants into the sushi world. We also feature à la carte items like agedashi tofu, oysters on the half shell and Chef Kashiba's New York Times featured black cod kasuzuke. Welcome to Sushi Kashiba.

4. STELLA.

4.2

Awesome(883)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 8 times today

STELLA. A stylish, neighborhood kitchen offering local, seasonal, and sustainable provisions, as well as recognizable, and rare craft cocktails, wine, and other interesting concoctions. #ohstella!***Fireside RoomThe cozy round s[pace nestled into the Hotel Sorrento's lobby hosts live piano on weekends, our famous Silent Reading Parties, and seasonal high teas. Join us for dinner or or brunch! Please note, the Fireside Room becomes 21+ when we turn down the lights and open the bar at 4 o'clock sharp seven days a week.***The GardenThe Hotel Sorrento's al fresco dining. Our herbaceous and floral patio is available for sunny brunches, and twinkles in the candlelight through dinner service.***Find our calendar of live piano and specialty dinners through the Happening's Page at www.hotelsorrento.com.

5. Cutters Crabhouse

4.5

Awesome(3334)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 23 times today

Cutters Crabhouse seafood restaurant, WHERE FRESH SEAFOOD COMES ASHORE ®, is located in downtown Seattle near the historic Pike Place Market. We have a quarter-century long tradition of serving the freshest Northwest seafood including crab, salmon, clams, shrimp, halibut and more. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Elliott Bay waterfront while dining on the "perfect taste" of Seattle.

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6. The Fisherman's Restaurant & Bar-Seattle

4.3

Awesome(159)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Waterfront / Belltown

Booked 8 times today

Fisherman’s Restaurant is located at the end of the historic Pier 57 built in 1902 by hardware retailers from San Francisco. The Fisherman's Restaurant has been serving Seattle since 1976 for over thirty years, at the end of Miners Landing. The Fisherman's menu primarily consists of fresh northwest seafood, also featuring mesquite grilled items, poultry and pasta dishes. The menu is comprised of lunch and dinner specialties and our 4 signature feasts.

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7. Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Olympic

4.6

Exceptional(334)

Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • Downtown

Booked 15 times today

Join us in the Fairmont Olympic Lobby Lounge every weekend for Centennial Afternoon Tea. On Fridays, enjoy tea from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm, and on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. Enjoy our Centennial Edition tea blend designed for the 100th Anniversary of Fairmont Olympic, infused with premium and locally sourced Washington peppermint, vanilla, and spices. Guests will also receive a special keepsake gift. The experience is $79 per person, or $45 per child age 12 and under. Vegan, Vegetarian, and Gluten-Free options are available. For parties larger than eight, email PrivateDiningSea@Fairmont.com. Please Note: Price excludes tax and gratuity.

8. The Tin Table

4.8

Exceptional(633)

Price: Moderate

• Northwest • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 5 times today

The Tin Table and Century Ballroom, hidden away on the second floor of the historic Oddfellows building, has been a local institution for the past 27 years. Usually filled with bustling ballroom dancers and diners seeking mouth watering local fare.

9. Oliver's Lounge

4.5

Awesome(5)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Please know we only accept reservation for Sunday brunch, from 11:30am- 2pm. All other days or time, seating is on a first come first serve basis.As Washington state’s first daylight bar, with floor-to-ceiling paned glass windows, Oliver’s Lounge provides the perfect setting for an award-winning classic cocktail or specialty drink. We also offer northwest nibbles, light dinner fare, and a late-night menu. Traditional menu items such as our Classic BLT sandwich and Chicken Caesar salad are anchored by Oliver’s famous burger and Chef Tiffany’s Pan Roasted Lemon-Aleppo Chicken. Whether a local or a tourist, we invite you to join us for a cocktail (or two) as you soak in the Seattle scene from our timeless, historic Oliver’s Lounge.

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10. Il Terrazzo Carmine

4.9

Exceptional(4087)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Pioneer Square

Booked 55 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

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Tina
New York City •17 reviews
5.0
Dined today
We loved the sushi selection from chef’s omakase menu, and delicate delicious cooked food from the kitchen. Overall, we had a great experience at Sushi Kashib, even though chef Shiro Kashiba wasn’t represent.
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Sushi KashibaPrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.9
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Scott
Las Vegas •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food and service was great. A fanstic experience.
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The GeorgePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.3
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mary jo
Seattle / Eastern Washington •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Really fun evening: good drinks, wonderful service, good food in a cozy, classy space.
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STELLA.Price: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Capitol Hill / First Hill
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4.2
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Nicholas
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
First time in. Great food great service, would definitely recommend to friends.
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Moshi Moshi SushiPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Ballard
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4.3
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Marjorie
Seattle / Eastern Washington •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Loved it. Everything was perfect for our last meal with our son before he left for California. The table next to us was a little loud, but that couldn't be helped. The service was great and the food was exceptional. We will definitely be back.
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Cutters CrabhousePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.5

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18 restaurants available nearby

1. Moshi Moshi Sushi

2. The George

3. Sushi Kashiba

4. STELLA.

5. Cutters Crabhouse

6. The Fisherman's Restaurant & Bar-Seattle

7. Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Olympic

8. The Tin Table

9. Oliver's Lounge

10. Il Terrazzo Carmine

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