Kristine's Guidebook
Food scene
This is the closest coffee shop to the Airbnb and my go-to place! It’s a perfect place for your morning coffee. They also have avocado toast, pastries and breakfast burritos. A large space in the back to do a little work as well.
9 locals recommend
Mabel
7001 24th Ave NWThis is the closest coffee shop to the Airbnb and my go-to place! It’s a perfect place for your morning coffee. They also have avocado toast, pastries and breakfast burritos. A large space in the back to do a little work as well.
Off of the beaten path of the downtown Ballard scene. This magical place is perfect for a romantic dinner or a small party of people. Ask to sit out back if possible, you will feel like you have been transported to somewhere in Europe.
55 locals recommend
Ristorante Picolinos
6415 32nd Ave NWOff of the beaten path of the downtown Ballard scene. This magical place is perfect for a romantic dinner or a small party of people. Ask to sit out back if possible, you will feel like you have been transported to somewhere in Europe.
The perfect place to watch the sunset while eating a fabulous meal. Head upstairs to the bar and request an outside table if possible. The views here are amazing! You can watch ships heading in and out of the Puget Sound. Try the mussels for a real treat!
188 locals recommend
Ray's Boathouse
6049 Seaview Ave NWThe perfect place to watch the sunset while eating a fabulous meal. Head upstairs to the bar and request an outside table if possible. The views here are amazing! You can watch ships heading in and out of the Puget Sound. Try the mussels for a real treat!
A fun little bar just 2 blocks from your Airbnb. A local spot with decent sandwiches and the best pretzels & cheese sauce in the area.
30 locals recommend
Olaf's
6301 24th Ave NWA fun little bar just 2 blocks from your Airbnb. A local spot with decent sandwiches and the best pretzels & cheese sauce in the area.
A great place for brunch or dinner. They specialize in their charcuterie.
67 locals recommend
Stoneburner
5214 Ballard Ave NWA great place for brunch or dinner. They specialize in their charcuterie.
A little hard to find since they don’t have a sign outside, but worth looking for. Authentic Mexican food!
100 locals recommend
La Carta De Oaxaca
5431 Ballard Ave NWA little hard to find since they don’t have a sign outside, but worth looking for. Authentic Mexican food!
A local favorite with great drinks and tapas. A tiny little place so it fills up fast.
62 locals recommend
Ocho
2325 NW Market StA local favorite with great drinks and tapas. A tiny little place so it fills up fast.
Hot Cakes
1650 E Olive WayMolten lava cakes....not much else to say here.
This new little spot is such a delight to have in the neighborhood. They have great drinks and fantastic music. This is a great place to pick up wine to bring back to the house as well.
Outpouring Bottle Shop
This new little spot is such a delight to have in the neighborhood. They have great drinks and fantastic music. This is a great place to pick up wine to bring back to the house as well.
Sightseeing
A perfect place to go on a sunny day. Watch the volleyball players, take a stroll along the waterfront and stay into the night for a bonfire.
728 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWA perfect place to go on a sunny day. Watch the volleyball players, take a stroll along the waterfront and stay into the night for a bonfire.
A "must see" when you're in Ballard. Watch the boats change elevation to move in and out of Lake Washington from Puget Sound. There's also a fish ladder that's very active during the salmon spawning season.
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StA "must see" when you're in Ballard. Watch the boats change elevation to move in and out of Lake Washington from Puget Sound. There's also a fish ladder that's very active during the salmon spawning season.
See a live music show when you're in town. A local favorite here in Seattle.
165 locals recommend
Tractor Tavern
5213 Ballard Ave NWSee a live music show when you're in town. A local favorite here in Seattle.
New to Ballard and worth the visit! Plan to grab a unique bite to eat while you are there too.
127 locals recommend
National Nordic Museum
2655 NW Market StNew to Ballard and worth the visit! Plan to grab a unique bite to eat while you are there too.
It goes without saying that you should visit Pike Place Market while you are in Seattle. A wonderful place to walk around and experience. Grab coffee at the original Starbucks and round out the day with a ride on the Great Wheel.
2309 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveIt goes without saying that you should visit Pike Place Market while you are in Seattle. A wonderful place to walk around and experience. Grab coffee at the original Starbucks and round out the day with a ride on the Great Wheel.