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A photo of San Fermo restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1617)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Ballard
Booked 21 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.
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4.8
Exceptional(8928)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Belltown / Pike Place Market
Booked 77 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.
A photo of Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(4548)
Price: Moderate
• American • Queen Anne
Booked 76 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.
A photo of Spinasse restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3796)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Capitol Hill / First Hill
Booked 23 times today
We recommend making a reservation however, we have some counter seats available on a first come first serve basis for walk-ins. There could be a waitlist so come early!Cascina Spinasse is offering in-house dining seven days a week. Sunday-Thursday 5pm - 10pm. Friday & Saturday 5pm - 11pm.
A photo of RockCreek Seafood & Spirits - Seattle restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2690)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Fremont
Booked 22 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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4.8
Exceptional(838)
Price: Very Expensive
• Sushi • Belltown / Pike Place Market
Booked 25 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.
A photo of Single Shot restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(1302)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Capitol Hill / First Hill
Booked 17 times today
Discover Single Shot, a neighborhood gem tucked away in hip Capitol Hill. The 1920’s-style space hums with cosmopolitan charm. Chef Antonio Palma crafts thoughtful fare in the wood-fired oven. Seasoned bartenders mix scratch cocktails at the gorgeous marble bar. The attentive staff will have you feeling like a regular whether it’s your first or fifth visit. Single Shot wears many hats; pop in for a sip and a snack, a lingering meal, or a nightcap.
A photo of Umi Sake House restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2546)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Downtown
Booked 43 times today
Umi Sake House is a unique Japanese cuisine restaurant in the Belltown area of Seattle featuring the highest quality seafood available in the Northwest, a large izakaya-style tapas menu, and boasting a sake list of over 60 imported Japanese bottles. The interior is multi-faceted, with a black slate tiled traditional dining room, a gorgeous 14 person capacity wooden sushi bar, a semi private "tatami" room which holds 12 people, a larger 25 person private dining room, an enclosed "back patio" casual dining room complete with tropical garden, a black concrete liquor bar with custom sake cocktails and fusion traditional cocktails. The variety of atmospheres allows for a different experience with every visit, and the vastness and quality of the menu does the same. For the budding sake enthusiast or the seasoned veteran, the sake menu at Umi is bottle for bottle the best found anywhere outside of Japan!
A photo of Grappa - Seattle restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1206)
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 The Shambles restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(105)
Price: Expensive
• American • Roosevelt
Booked 10 times today
We are a 21+ restaurant and bar. Founded in 2018 by Joel and Matthew and purchased in late 2022 by Becky and Jon, the vision remains the same: Old English pub vibes, high quality food. We loved The Shambles from the minute we walked in and now we continue the heritage of what was created before us. On the food side: high quality steaks, cut in house. Cooks who have the freedom to create seasonal dishes ranging from foraged mushrooms to house made sausages. To go with your meal, we offer skillfully made, non-fussy cocktails, carefully selected wines, a plethora of beers, sours, and ciders on tap and a a robust non alcoholic selection. We top it all off with warm and knowledgeable service. At the Shambles, you can join us for a lovely date night, get together with friends OR choose to sit at the bar and get an ear full of cheesy jokes and unfiltered chatter We are serious about our service from top to bottom and we can’t wait to serve you!

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  • LaurenVIP
    Los Angeles •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Perfection with each course, and our server, Lucky, was fabulous!
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    SpinassePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Capitol Hill / First Hill
    4.8
  • Srinivasan
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Our server was very friendly and helpful. The food was tasty. The portions were reasonable in size
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    Toulouse Petit Kitchen & LoungePrice: Moderate• American• Queen Anne
    4.6
  • Gary
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Wonderful venue to celebrate a special occasion (like a spouse’s birthday)! Service is top-notch and the food is nicely prepared & presented. This couple shared one appetizer, one small plate, the sturgeon entree, and a key lime pie—very satisfying! Do request bread for dipping into the sauce if you get the mussels.
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    RockCreek Seafood & Spirits - SeattlePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Fremont
    4.7
  • Jorge
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Super quaint vibe. We sat in the front dining area - be sure you’re ok with the occasional cool breeze from the door opening. They have super cozy seats in the back too. The food was fantastic, our server was wonderful, and the ambiance was exactly what we were looking for - quaint, warm, but a little forward leaning and hip.
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    San FermoPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Ballard
    4.8
  • Ginny
    Portland / Oregon •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Booked our table a month ago, was really excited to visit, The pink door doesn’t let us down. The Food was soooo good and we definitely ordered too much for two, we went straight with 4 Fresh Northwest oysters, Bagna Cauda(Hot Bath), Squid Ink Tonnarelli and Mama’s Meatballs; end up packing it for dinner the night as well, but it was so satisfying. Bagna Cauda (Hot bath) is the most amazing, knowing it’s just a “dip” for veggie, however, it’s different —- you have to try it to know how good it is.
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    The Pink DoorPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Belltown / Pike Place Market
    4.8

Discover best neighborhood gem restaurants in Ballard

Discover the charm of Ballard, Seattle, a neighborhood renowned for its culinary gems that epitomize the vibrant dining scene of this historic area. When searching for a "neighborhood gem" in Ballard, you'll find a delightful array of restaurants that not only excel in local and seasonal fare but also provide a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that locals and visitors cherish. These eateries are celebrated for their commitment to quality, showcasing expertly crafted dishes that highlight the best of Pacific Northwest ingredients. From intimate bistros featuring farm-to-table dining to lively spots with panoramic views of Salmon Bay, each restaurant offers a unique experience that resonates with both the character of the area and the tastes of the discerning diner. Whether you're in search of a casual meal or a sophisticated dining experience, Ballard's neighborhood gems are sure to provide an unforgettable culinary journey. This district's ability to merge traditional flavors with innovative culinary techniques makes it a must-visit destination for food lovers. Embrace the local spirit and culinary prowess of Ballard, where each meal is a celebration of community and gastronomy.

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