Hot Blocks: Ballard Avenue
By Citysearch Editors, Seattle
Once the home of rough-and-tumble dives, Ballard Avenue is now one of Seattle's main streets for nightlife and dining.
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Hattie's Hat Restaurant
5231 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Stiff drinks, excellent pub grub and a neighborhood feel have earned this Ballard diner legendary status. -
Sunset Tavern
5433 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Live music, creative event nights and a friendly, distinct setting have made this a neighborhood bar with widespread appeal. -
Tractor Tavern
5213 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Rowdy roots rock and alt-country acts keep the house packed with a lively crowd. -
Old Town Alehouse
5233 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Friendly neighborhood pub balances Ballard Avenue's past and present. -
King's Hardware
5225 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
A funky wild west theme at this hip Ballard Avenue venture from the owners of Capitol Hill's Linda's. -
DiVino
5310 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
If the Jetsons opened a wine bar, it might look a little like this futuristic venture in Ballard.
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Thaiku
5410 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Seattle's sexiest Thai restaurant with a winning blend of Old-World tradition and relaxed urban chic. -
The Other Coast Cafe
5315 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Big sandwiches deep in the heart of Ballard. -
La Carta de Oaxaca
5431 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
A diverse crowd comes to Ballard for the original flavors of Oaxacan cuisine. -
The Matador
2221 NW Market St, Seattle, WA
The Lone Star state meets Ballard at this trendy Tex-Mex bar and grill. -
The People's Pub
5429 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
German fare finds a home on Ballard's most happening street. -
Bad Albert's Tap & Grill
5100 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Tucked away on Ballard Ave - Albert's brewing a multitude of beers, a full bar and a better than pub-grub menu.
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Olivine Atelier
5344 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Sophisticated, high-end style flourishing in Ballard? You betcha. -
re-souL
5319 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Shoes, home furnishings, jewelry, and more---all done with style. -
merge
611 N 35th Street, Seattle, WA
Forget the trend of the moment: This sophisticated boutique offers classic, modern clothing with an East Coast influence. -
Camelion Design
5330 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Affordable and unique shabby chic home furnishings for those looking to cocoon in cozy comfort. -
Lucca Great Finds
5332 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
This nifty boutique in the heart of Ballard's happening shopping district offers a hodgepodge of pretty and practical goods. -
OKOK Gallery
5107 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
This cutting-edge venue has the hipsters trekking outside of downtown Seattle for novel art. -
Bop Street Records
5219 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Ballard/Crown Hill-area vinyl shop serving all genres of music. Trade accepted for old records and CDs. -
Dandelion Botanical Company
5424 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle, WA
Bottled aromatic bliss, herbal remedies and a hefty dose of Fremont funk entice shoppers in search of gifts and cures. -
Kavu World
5423 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
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Paseo Caribbean
4225 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA
This casual Caribbean sandwich spot is well-hidden in Fremont. -
Murphy's Pub
1928 N 45th St, Seattle, WA
Located in the heart of Wallingford, this traditional Irish pub is known for clean surroundings and stacks of drafts.
