Best Restaurants for a Quick Bite in Ballard

8 restaurants available nearby

1. Andaluca

4.8

Exceptional(1759)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 11 times today

Seattle's Andaluca Restaurant serves the finest breakfast in town and offers a warm, inviting ambiance with hand painted murals and large paned windows.

2. Joule

4.8

Exceptional(1408)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Wallingford

Booked 31 times today

Joule, the first restaurant from celebrated husband and wife cooking team Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi, is re-located in October, 2012 to the innovative, newly developed the Fremont Collective in Seattle’s Wallingford/Fremont neighborhood. From its original opening in 2007, Joule has cultivated a loyal dining fan base and captured the attention of an admiring local and national media captivated by the couple’s unique, modern perspective on Korean cuisine. Joule, the mature sibling to Yang and Chirchi’s restaurant, Revel, highlights Korea’s love of beef featuring unconventional cuts accompanied by distinctive and shareable side dishes.Joule takes reservations for 1.75-3 hour time slots (depending on party size). We do our best to accommodate as many guests as possible and ask that you are considerate of other diners at the end of your meal. If you feel that your party requires more time, please let us know in the notes and we will get back to you with our available accommodations.

3. Deep Dive

4.7

Exceptional(333)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Lake Union / Eastlake

Booked 21 times today

Renee Erickson’s Deep Dive: eat and drink inside of an art installation turned cocktail lounge within the iconic Spheres. Expect timeless, thought-provoking, and original cocktails, alongside refined plates, and an exceptional spirits selection. Deep Dive is a modern classic, inspired by marquee hotel bars the world over. Our kitchen will accommodate orders until our last seating each evening.No Minors - strictly 21+. Elevated attire encouraged, but not required. All parties MUST bring a valid, physical I.D. - pictures will NOT be accepted.Please be advised that a reservation does not guarantee specific seating arrangements - no distinction is made between tables or bar seats.As we are an intimate space, we kindly request that inquires for parties larger than 6 people be directed to events@eatseacreatures.comWe look forward to hosting you in Deep Dive! Until we meet, beneath the surface....

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4. Yard House - Seattle

4.5

Awesome(430)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 12 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. Margaux

3.6

Very Good(423)

Price: Moderate

• American • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 2 times today

Welcome to Margaux, where fresh, local, and Northwest flavors come together in an eclectic menu to delight your taste buds. Our dishes showcase the best ingredients and elements of Northwest-style cooking, enhanced by local influences. Whether you're here for a quick bite or a leisurely dinner, you'll find our comfortable and informal atmosphere.Discover a little-known secret that will become a favorite from your first visit. Start your day with a delightful breakfast from 7 am to 11 am, featuring popular dishes like California Eggs Benedict. Join us in the lounge from 2 pm to 5 pm for a selected food menu, and from 5 pm to 10 pm, indulge in exquisite drinks and dinner options, including our new vegan and gluten-free dishes.

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6. The Fig & The Judge

4.0

Excellent(63)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

The Fig & The Judge - a market restaurant concept located on the 2nd floor of The Renaissance Seattle Hotel, offering globally inspired dishes along with Pacific Northwest favorites, locally sourced and sustainable. Note that The Fig & The Judge is currently open for breakfast and lunch daily. Our all day menu, full dinner menu and bar appetizers and craft cocktails, local beer and wine are available from 1:30pm to 12:00am in our 515 Bar on the Lobby Level of the Renaissance Seattle.

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7. Elliott's Oyster House

4.4

Awesome(6163)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 2 times today

Elliott’s Oyster House has been Seattle’s classic seafood house & waterfront dining destination for almost 50 years. Our award-winning restaurant features an expansive oyster bar with 24-26 varieties, highlighting the natural flavors of the finest seafood in the Pacific Northwest. Located on the Seattle waterfront on Pier 56, guests flock to Elliott’s for their signature sustainably sourced Dungeness Crab fresh from local waters, wild salmon from thriving runs, and sustainably caught Pacific finfish, in addition to their custom smoked Northwest seafood with Alaskan scallops, King salmon and shellfish. The award-winning wine program has an outstanding selection of seafood-friendly white wines that pair perfectly with the menu.

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8. Tutta Bella - Columbia City

4.6

Exceptional(118)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Columbia City

Booked 4 times today

Tutta Bella Columbia City, our flagship restaurant, has deep roots in the community and we feel lucky to be able to serve up fine Neapolitan pizza to this vibrant, historic neighborhood. With a modern and contemporary vibe, Tutta Bella offers a wide variety of wood fired pizzas, pastas, salads and desserts, served in a lofty space with casual industrial-chic decor. It is the perfect location to stop in for a quick bite, or for any gathering, and the private loft is the perfect setting for private or business event.

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Baltimore / Maryland •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The mixologist are masterful! The host is inviting and has a way of making you feel like royalty…it is my go to for trips to Seattle
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Deep DivePrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• Lake Union / Eastlake
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4.7
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THANASIS
Seattle / Eastern Washington •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Joule offers great food (my personal highlight is the crispy rice cake dish) and even better customer service! Five stars from me
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JoulePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Wallingford
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4.8
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Peter
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I loved the sports bar, casual atmosphere. The food and service were good! I’m coming back!
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Yard House - SeattlePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.5
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Barry
Corpus Christi / McAllen •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The food was some of the best we have ever had. The service was top notch and we cannot say enough about the quality of the food.
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AndalucaPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Downtown
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4.8
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Meredith
Miami - Dade •1 review
5.0
Dined on Aug 29, 2024
Very nice restaurant. Our waiter Paola was very fast and efficient.
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MargauxPrice: Moderate• American• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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3.6

Best Restaurants for a Quick Bite in Ballard

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8 restaurants available nearby

1. Andaluca

2. Joule

3. Deep Dive

4. Yard House - Seattle

5. Margaux

6. The Fig & The Judge

7. Elliott's Oyster House

8. Tutta Bella - Columbia City

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