The Ballard Cut

4.7

644 Reviews

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

The Ballard Cut is a farm-to-table restaurant and whisk(e)y bar specializing in local and seasonal ingredients. Our 1200+ bottle whiskey list ranges from Japanese and Scotch single malts to American bourbons and ryes. The collection is curated to include contemporary and affordable bottles as well as rare and antique vintages. Enjoy a scratch cocktail on our patio as you take in the energetic Ballard nightlife; share a bottle of wine and a tomahawk steak with friends and family; or take a trip around the world with a custom whisk(e)y flight built by our passionate and experienced staff.

Helmed by owner Tommy Patrick and chef Rachael Peebles, The Ballard Cut is the culmination of decades of hard work and dedication in the restaurant industry. We sincerely hope you enjoy your dining experience.

*We have both indoor and outdoor sidewalk seating available. Please call during business hours to confirm any seating requests.*

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(206) 829-8963
Website
https://theballardcut.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Rachael Pebbles

Location
2221 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107
Neighborhood
Ballard
Cross street
Market Street and Ballard Ave NW
Parking details
There is plenty of street parking available! If you can't find any on Ballard Ave NW (or its the Sunday Market) then we recommend Shilshole Ave NW. If that doesn't work, there is a pay-to-park lot just behind Hattie's Hat, on Shilshole and Vernon.
Public transit
Leary Ave NW & NW Vernon Pl - Buses 29, 17 and 40
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 644 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Seattle / Eastern Washington
Good for special occasions
Seattle
Good for groups
Seattle
Hot spot
Seattle
Good for special occasions
Seattle
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Ballard Cut delights with "phenomenal food" and a "remarkable whiskey selection," making it a favorite for whiskey lovers. Guests rave about the "amazing service" and "fantastic ambiance," perfect for special occasions. Though some find it "pricey," the "delicious cocktails" and "scrumptious dishes" make it a must-visit for a memorable dining experience.

644 Reviews

M
Mark
Salt Lake City
80 reviews
5.0
80 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time at Ballard Cut and we really loved it. The food was really quite good, the service was excellent and the ambience was nice on a Wednesday evening. Our only complaint is that we wish they would indicate which menue items are gluten free. Otherwise not complaints, hight recommended.
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Katy
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had an awesome night at The Ballard Cut. The cauliflower and pork belly apps were super delicious; our mains (the halibut and porchetta) were unique and well seasoned; we had curated whiskey flight that was delicious and educational and don’t sleep on the sticky toffee pudding! Definitely will be back!
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Dan
Chicago
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Overall good. We’re out of 2 beers I wanted and halibut was a bit dry.
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Zachary
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing whiskey selection and recommendations. Always my go to place for a flight and some tasty food. Happy hour I would always suggest the pork belly and the katsu sliders.
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Breann
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love going to Ballard Cut. Food is phenomenal & the service is amazing. We opted for a custom whiskey flight & Tommy was the best! His knowledge on whiskey is unmatched. Highly recommend.
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Ryan
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service. Would return. The pork belly is perfect.
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Julie
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First Visit, Fantastic Food, Friendly Service, and Amazing Ambience! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an absolutely wonderful experience at The Ballard Cut celebrating my son’s 40th birthday! 🎉 The service was outstanding—everyone was so friendly and welcoming. They answered all our questions (including plenty from my very curious sister, who was having her first fine dining experience) with patience and enthusiasm. The food was delicious, and the ambience made the celebration feel extra special. To top it off, it’s just a few blocks from where I live, so I’m already looking forward to coming back. Highly recommend if you’re looking for great food, fantastic service, and the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion!! 🍷✨
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Cynthia
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful Christmas Eve dinner for our family! From delicious cocktails to scrumptious NY aged steaks and rabbit tagliatelle, grilled octopus to panna cotta for desert, the entire meal was perfect and the service was top-notch. Love the new location and we will be back very soon!
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Katie
VIP
Seattle
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Service was terrible. Multiple tables that were seated 10+ min after us, got their drinks + apps + entrees before our entrees came out. The food that came out was subpar.
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Mike
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing dinner. Delicious cocktails and food. Staff is attentive and outstanding!
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The Ballard Cut is rated 4.7 stars by 644 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

2221 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107

Additional information

Cross street
Market Street and Ballard Ave NW
Neighborhood
Ballard
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There is plenty of street parking available! If you can't find any on Ballard Ave NW (or its the Sunday Market) then we recommend Shilshole Ave NW. If that doesn't work, there is a pay-to-park lot just behind Hattie's Hat, on Shilshole and Vernon.
Public transit
Leary Ave NW & NW Vernon Pl - Buses 29, 17 and 40
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Rachael Pebbles
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://theballardcut.com/
Phone number
(206) 829-8963

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