Hattie's Hat Restaurant
(206) 784-0175
5231 Ballard Ave NW
Seattle,
WA
98107
47.6658
-122.3826
Neighborhoods: Adams, Ballard
What People Are Saying About Hattie's Hat Restaurant
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The Scene
From the classic wooden bar to the friendly bartenders and loyal neighborhood crowd, this is Ballard the way it should be experienced. Much of the decor has gone essentially unchanged over the years, but this has nothing to do with carelessness--the owners take pride in preserving the rich flavor of this vintage institution.
The Food
Many treat Hattie's as a bar first and a restaurant second, but the full menu of classic diner fare shouldn't be overlooked. The Hat Burger is a well-executed version of the common staple, with a slice of cheddar and meaty peppered bacon spicing up the grilled beef patty. Create your own meal with a few of the stellar side dishes--don't miss the butter-laden creamed corn or the jalapeno and spinach casserole. Weekend brunch attracts the hungry and hungover for standard breakfast fare: cheesy eggs, griddle pancakes, thick-sliced bacon and homemade shredded hash browns.
User Reviews
mattography
August 10, 2008
this place surprised the hell out of me. I came not suspecting a good meal but the food is great. I highly recommend the chicken fried chicken with mashed potatoes and spinach side. plus a mac an jack! sometimes you get the impression that your server would rather talk to her friends but that only happens most of the time.
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Anonymous
April 30, 2008
This place is okay if your bar hopping on Ballard Avenue, but I wouldn't recommend it as a breakfast joint. We went their because we like trying new places for brunch on the weekends, but my eggs were dry and the toast was hard.
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qmax
October 22, 2007
Went there for breakfast/brunch. The breakfast menu was interesting, not just your standard fare. I had migas, wife had eggs accompanied by a deep fried chicken breast topped with gravy. The food was excellent. Also, htey have a really good bloody mary The wait staff was decent. I would have rated them higher except for the kitchen prep time. I swear they must cook just one table's order at a time. We literally waited for 50 minutes from the time we placed our order until the time we got it. Normally you would expect that the food would have gone cold or sat under a heat lamp with a wait that long, but it was hot, just cooked. Go figure.
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Know Before You Go:
National touring acts attract large crowds that inevitably spill into Hattie's and quickly cramp the small bar. Check the music schedule at the nearby Tractor Tavern for details.
What to Drink:
Need a hangover cure? Order one of Hattie's bloody marys--spicy, full of pepper and green olives and heavy on the clear stuff.
The Extras:
The restaurant may close before midnight, but the bar stays open Mon-Fri 3pm-2am; Sat-Sun 8am-2am.
Category:
Restaurants, Diners, Bars & Pubs
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Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Brunch, Date Spot, Live Music, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
