Drinks & Nightlife
The Dray
708 NW 65th StGreat craft beer neighborhood pub
Neighborhood bar and restaurant. True to Ballard history of Scandinavian residents/public house
30 locals recommend
Olaf's
6301 24th Ave NWNeighborhood bar and restaurant. True to Ballard history of Scandinavian residents/public house
Tractor Tavern
5213 Ballard Ave NWOutstanding live music venue 1 mile from the house
Food Scene
Caffe Fiore
3125 Northwest 85th StreetGreat walk to good coffee
Charming Italian Farmhouse restaurant. Great for breakfast. Slammed on weekends.
143 locals recommend
The Fat Hen
1418 NW 70th StCharming Italian Farmhouse restaurant. Great for breakfast. Slammed on weekends.
Mr. Gyros
5522 20th Ave NWThe best Mediterranean food around.
Un Bien
7302.5 15th Ave NWOutstanding Cuban food. A must have.
Great people, great sushi, great vibe. And they have heated toilet seats in the ladies room.
25 locals recommend
Shiku Sushi
5310 Ballard Ave NWGreat people, great sushi, great vibe. And they have heated toilet seats in the ladies room.
Everything Else
The Other Coast Cafe
5315 Ballard Ave NWOne of the best sandwich shops in Seattle
Awesome beer garden in the warmer days. Great place to nurse a beer from one of the outstanding local breweries in Seattle. Food trucks outside provide grub. Kid friendly.
110 locals recommend
Stoup Brewing
1108 NW 52nd StAwesome beer garden in the warmer days. Great place to nurse a beer from one of the outstanding local breweries in Seattle. Food trucks outside provide grub. Kid friendly.
Full service Emergency Room if you need it.
16 locals recommend
Swedish Outpatient Rehabilitation - Cherry Hill
500 17th AveFull service Emergency Room if you need it.
Entertainment & Activities
Salmon Bay Park
2001 NW Canoe PlGreat open space steps away. Playground for the kiddos.
Essentials
Saleh's
2401 NW 80th StGood neighborhood convenience store with great beer and wine selection.
Full service grocery store, and they have medications if you need anything. There is a drug store around the corner if you need more.
165 locals recommend
QFC
11100 Roosevelt Way NEFull service grocery store, and they have medications if you need anything. There is a drug store around the corner if you need more.
Sightseeing
Great views of Puget Sound and Shilshole Marina only 1 mile away. Makes for a great evening walk.
83 locals recommend
Sunset Hill Park
7531 34th Ave NWGreat views of Puget Sound and Shilshole Marina only 1 mile away. Makes for a great evening walk.
Great neighborhood park to run around (about 3 miles) or rent paddle boats or go swimming in the summer.
148 locals recommend
Green Lake
Great neighborhood park to run around (about 3 miles) or rent paddle boats or go swimming in the summer.