Bad Albert's Tap & Grill
(206) 782-9623
5100 Ballard Ave NW
(at Dock St. and Ballard Ave.)
Seattle,
WA
98107
47.6647
-122.3809
Neighborhoods: Adams, Ballard
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The Scene
Deep in the heart of Ballard's old business district, this remodeled, single-room pub brings to mind the Garth Brooks song about "friends in low places." Despite its name, Bad Albert ain't that bad after all. Social status aside, Albert's welcomes all types: Hard working locals and yuppies unite. Plop down on a stool at one of the many tall tables or slide into a chair at a low table.
The Draw
Besides the usual pint-accompanying fare, the menu includes treats like pan-roasted mussels, fried oysters, pot stickers, buffalo wings and even cheese blintzes, all sizzled up at the open kitchen in the back of the room. The lip-smacking oyster po' boy is a good way to soak up some of those pints of brew. The tavern offers 14 taps (nine craft brews, Guinness Stout and three North American megabrews) and some tasty pub food.
User Reviews
MrMikeN
March 07, 2009
I work in Ballard and was one of the first customers for lunch when Steve opened Bad Albert's 13 years ago. I love the food. But I do miss the shrimp poorboy and the oyster poorboy sandwiches. I highly recommend the Chicken Albert's with garlic mashed potatoes on Wednesday lunch special. The soups here are to die for. I've tryed them all and every one of them is delicious but my favorites are the Tortilla soup, Andouille Sausage & bean soup and Tomato soup. The Friday night Prime Rib special is excellent and a perfect lead-in to the live blues music. Ive never been there for the breakfast on the weekend but have heard nothing but good things about it. Great place, great staff. Kudos to Brian and Mary on lunch duty and Steve is super cool, always chatting and joking with every customer.
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seadunny
December 30, 2008
The Best Burgers in town!! and they are huge!!! the fries are good too... lunch can be busy but worth the wait!
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kevinD
December 12, 2008
This is a good place to go and touch base with real down to earth people and strike up a conversation on the latest topics over a nice cold draft.
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Save Money:
Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., with discounts on industrial (domestic) beer and micros, plus Chicago red-hots for a mere $2.25.
Don't be blue:
Albert serves up live blues three nights a week, on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Category:
Bars & Clubs, Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Taverns
Payment Methods:
Check, American Express, Cash, Discover, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
