Essentials
Neighborhood drugstore and more.
Great grocery store with underground parking and if walking just a couple of blocks away.
165 locals recommend
QFC
11100 Roosevelt Way NEGreat grocery store with underground parking and if walking just a couple of blocks away.
This is a great grocery store with just a little more of a variety of specialty items.
149 locals recommend
Ballard Market
1400 NW 56th StThis is a great grocery store with just a little more of a variety of specialty items.
This store has everything one could need. Groceries, wine, beer, pharmacy, household goods. The list goes on...
277 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
915 NW 45th StThis store has everything one could need. Groceries, wine, beer, pharmacy, household goods. The list goes on...
If you haven't been to a Trader Joe's, check it out. They have fantastic snacks, cheeses, wine, and frozen prepared foods. Great prices!
721 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StIf you haven't been to a Trader Joe's, check it out. They have fantastic snacks, cheeses, wine, and frozen prepared foods. Great prices!
Right across the street from Trader Joe's, great place for organic foods. Ready to go meals.
15 locals recommend
PCC Community Markets - Ballard
1451 NW 46th StRight across the street from Trader Joe's, great place for organic foods. Ready to go meals.
Bartell's is a pharmacy and more, right down the street.
12 locals recommend
Bartell Drugs Ballard Commons
5625 22nd Ave NWBartell's is a pharmacy and more, right down the street.
Sightseeing
Just out the front door and 2 blocks to the south. Wonderful gardens, the fish ladder and fascinating locks. During summer month, Saturday and Sundays, music to enjoy at 2pm.
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StJust out the front door and 2 blocks to the south. Wonderful gardens, the fish ladder and fascinating locks. During summer month, Saturday and Sundays, music to enjoy at 2pm.
Great bike/walking trail to Golden Gardens. Bring lunch and enjoy the view!
728 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWGreat bike/walking trail to Golden Gardens. Bring lunch and enjoy the view!
This is fantastic bike/walking/running trail that you can take from Golden Gardens all the way out to wine country/ Woodinville. Fantastic!!
Burke-Gilman - 37th Avenue Northwest Trail
This is fantastic bike/walking/running trail that you can take from Golden Gardens all the way out to wine country/ Woodinville. Fantastic!!
Myrtle Edwards Park
3130 Alaskan WayBeautiful waterfront park and biking trail.
Bainbridge Island is a ferry ride away, ideal for walking onto the ferry. The town is a short walk from the ferry terminal and is a sweet little town.
138 locals recommend
Bainbridge Island
Bainbridge Island is a ferry ride away, ideal for walking onto the ferry. The town is a short walk from the ferry terminal and is a sweet little town.
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveBeautiful waterside park.
You could spend days here walking the various trails and a picturesque lighthouse.
756 locals recommend
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdYou could spend days here walking the various trails and a picturesque lighthouse.
Seattle's farmers market, flowers, fruits, veggies, seafood, bakeries, artwork...the list goes on. If you haven't been, it's definitely worth a look.
2309 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveSeattle's farmers market, flowers, fruits, veggies, seafood, bakeries, artwork...the list goes on. If you haven't been, it's definitely worth a look.
At the Seattle Center, beautiful glass and gardens. They have a great restaurant there, as well.
722 locals recommend
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StAt the Seattle Center, beautiful glass and gardens. They have a great restaurant there, as well.
Food Scene
The most wonderful pastries and breakfast things, I guess, anytime of the day things!
153 locals recommend
Cafe Besalu
5909 24th Ave NWThe most wonderful pastries and breakfast things, I guess, anytime of the day things!
Kimchi House
5809 24th Ave NWThis a wonderful spot, lovely people, and great food!
Beautiful views, Great daily Happy Hour that starts at 4pm. Get there early!!
188 locals recommend
Ray's Boathouse
6049 Seaview Ave NWBeautiful views, Great daily Happy Hour that starts at 4pm. Get there early!!
Ocho
2325 NW Market StGreat Spanish tapas and wonderful drinks!!
Wonderful restaurant..oysters on the 1/2 and other treats from the Sea!
246 locals recommend
The Walrus and the Carpenter
4743 Ballard Ave NWWonderful restaurant..oysters on the 1/2 and other treats from the Sea!
Staple & Fancy
4739 Ballard Ave NWAn Ethan Stowell restaurant, with a tasting menu.
Kiss Cafe
2817 NW Market StA nice local bar/restaurant.
The Monkey Bridge
1723 NW Market StLove this place, fantastic bahn mi sandwich. Great food!!
Delancey
1415 NW 70th StPizza, this place is loved by all that go..
Brimmer & Heeltap
425 NW Market StLovingly prepared food, tasty cocktails, great atmosphere...
La Carta De Oaxaca
5431 Ballard Ave NWBeloved Mexican restaurant.
Hot Cakes - Molten Chocolate Cakery
5427 Ballard Ave NWDelicious Hot Cakes.
Local Italian inspired restaurant/ coffee house. With outdoor seating. Great to walk to and a great happy hour menu.
55 locals recommend
Ristorante Picolinos
6415 32nd Ave NWLocal Italian inspired restaurant/ coffee house. With outdoor seating. Great to walk to and a great happy hour menu.
Bitterroot BBQ
5239 Ballard Ave NWBest Ballard BBQ. Great side dishes!!
Hattie's Hat Restaurant
5231 Ballard Ave NWLong time Ballard bar.
Moshi Moshi Sushi
5324 Ballard Ave NWGreat Sushi house with innovative rolls.
El Borracho Ballard
5465 Leary Ave NWFantastic guacamole! Now a vegan restaurant
Mr. Gyros
5522 20th Ave NWDelicious gyros!!
Portage Bay Cafe - Ballard
2821 NW Market StPeople love this breakfast spot, right down the hill!
American small plates, sister restaurant to The Walrus and the Carpenter.
23 locals recommend
Barnacle
4743 Ballard Ave NWAmerican small plates, sister restaurant to The Walrus and the Carpenter.
Shiku Sushi
5310 Ballard Ave NWSushi house, beautifully prepared!
Percy's & Co. Seattle
5233 Ballard Ave NWArtisanal drinks with interesting ingredients and snacks.
Longtime Ballard bakery, delicious Danish almond pastries, almond horns are fantastic.
60 locals recommend
Larsen's Bakery
8000 24th Ave NWLongtime Ballard bakery, delicious Danish almond pastries, almond horns are fantastic.
Lebanese dining, I really enjoyed the fantastic flavors of this restaurant. Loved it!!
52 locals recommend
Cafe Munir
2408 NW 80th StLebanese dining, I really enjoyed the fantastic flavors of this restaurant. Loved it!!
Rosellini’s Fine Cakes & Baked Goods
1413 NW 70th St Beautiful French pastries.
Gelato parlour - made with local and organic ingredients. Delicious!!
12 locals recommend
D'Ambrosio Gelato
5339 Ballard Ave NWGelato parlour - made with local and organic ingredients. Delicious!!
One of my guest's suggestion, they loved it! Very close for a stroll
81 locals recommend
8oz Burger & Co
1601 BroadwayOne of my guest's suggestion, they loved it! Very close for a stroll
The fantastic sandwiched from the beloved Paseo. You can call in and order. Very delicious and convenient! Located on 15th
136 locals recommend
Un Bien
7302.5 15th Ave NWThe fantastic sandwiched from the beloved Paseo. You can call in and order. Very delicious and convenient! Located on 15th
Take out with delicious sandwiches, wraps and platters. Take your food to Golden Gardens for a beautiful picnic.
136 locals recommend
Un Bien
7302.5 15th Ave NWTake out with delicious sandwiches, wraps and platters. Take your food to Golden Gardens for a beautiful picnic.
Meticulously prepared food, presented in a most careful way. Delicious, a little spendy
22 locals recommend
Copine
6460 24th Ave NWMeticulously prepared food, presented in a most careful way. Delicious, a little spendy
San Fermo
5341 Ballard Ave NWA quaint location, a very interesting menu...yummy!!
Biscuit & Bean
5905 15th Avenue NorthwestAlways seems to be a line for delicious biscuits
Patxi's Pizza Ballard
5323 Ballard Ave NWDelicious Pizza, dine in or have it delivered
Pagliacci delivers fantastic pizza, don't feel like going out...stay in and Pagliacci will deliver.
229 locals recommend
Pagliacci Pizza
1614 W Dravus StPagliacci delivers fantastic pizza, don't feel like going out...stay in and Pagliacci will deliver.
Gracia
5313 Ballard Ave NWMexican - tacos, tamales & drinks with thoughtfully sourced ingredients.
Mean Sandwich
1510 NW Leary WayBest sandwiches, right by the Ballard Bridge
Baker's
6408 32nd Ave NWNew to the neighborhood and getting great reviews!
Rupee Bar
6307 24th Ave NWWonderful Indian take out!
Sabine Café Bar & Market
5307 Ballard Avenue NorthwestA Ballard favorite
Arts & Culture
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdThis is a beautiful park with endless walking trails.
Majestic Bay Theatres
2044 NW Market StFeel like a movie? Our local movie theater, great seats.
Driving range and a 9 hole course, a fun outing that's close to home.
33 locals recommend
Interbay Golf Center
2501 15th Ave WDriving range and a 9 hole course, a fun outing that's close to home.
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StSeattle's art musuem
A museum that exhibits a lot of history of this particular area and its early inhabitants.
127 locals recommend
National Nordic Museum
2655 NW Market StA museum that exhibits a lot of history of this particular area and its early inhabitants.
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StSeattle's beautiful symphony space. Wonderful place to listen to music.
100 locals recommend
Benaroya Hall
200 University StSeattle's beautiful symphony space. Wonderful place to listen to music.
Tractor Tavern
5213 Ballard Ave NWBallard's own rock club, always has something going on.
Everything Else
if you feel like climbing some walls, this the place for you!!
20 locals recommend
Stone Gardens Seattle
2839 NW Market Stif you feel like climbing some walls, this the place for you!!
Bartell Drugs
6401 12th Ave NEGreat drugstore, they have everything
Walgreens
4468 Stone Way Nif you prefer Walgreens, to Bartells
Ballard Branch - The Seattle Public Library
5614 22nd Ave NWPublic Library
Ballard Nail Studio
5615 24th Ave NWVery clean and efficient manicure, wonderful staff!🌷
Sailing in? This is a beautiful marina that is located in our neighborhood.
30 locals recommend
Shilshole Bay Marina
7001 Seaview Ave NWSailing in? This is a beautiful marina that is located in our neighborhood.
Space Needle
400 Broad StIconic Seattle landmark
These non stop steps will take you to and away from the waterfront. A beautiful walk.
North 85th Street
North 85th StreetThese non stop steps will take you to and away from the waterfront. A beautiful walk.
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayBeautiful waterfront park, an easy bike ride along the BG trail.
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave NAn in city zoo, great outing!
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWGreen Lake
Great walking around Green Lake.
Drinks & Nightlife
New to the neighborhood, fancy cocktails and snacks
Cloudburst On Shilshole
5456 Shilshole Avenue NorthwestYum Cloudburst! Outdoor seating. 🍻
Stoup Brewing
1108 NW 52nd StGreat local brewery, with outdoor seating!🍻
Reuben's Brews
5010 14th Ave NWGreat local brewery!🍻
Rubinstein Bagels
2121 6th AvenueYummy local bagels!
Parks & Nature
A beautiful parks
Sunset Hill Park
7531 34th Ave NWBeautiful place for a sunset, a nice walk as well.
Carkeek Park
950 NW Carkeek Park Rdwonderful trails and scenery...go with a friend!
There is a beautiful park, an art museum and a beautiful green house in this one location. If you are in this neighborhood, it is a worthwhile site.
101 locals recommend
Volunteer Park Conservatory
1400 E Galer StThere is a beautiful park, an art museum and a beautiful green house in this one location. If you are in this neighborhood, it is a worthwhile site.
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveIt's a beautiful walk in a gorgeous place
A beautiful place to see sunset, a good walk uphill on the way there downhill on the way back.
83 locals recommend
Sunset Hill Park
7531 34th Ave NWA beautiful place to see sunset, a good walk uphill on the way there downhill on the way back.