Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Ballard

47 restaurants available nearby

1. The Ballard Cut

4.7

Exceptional(638)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Ballard

Booked 20 times today

The Ballard Cut is a farm-to-table restaurant and whisk(e)y bar specializing in local and seasonal ingredients. Our 1200+ bottle whiskey list ranges from Japanese and Scotch single malts to American bourbons and ryes. The collection is curated to include contemporary and affordable bottles as well as rare and antique vintages. Enjoy a scratch cocktail on our patio as you take in the energetic Ballard nightlife; share a bottle of wine and a tomahawk steak with friends and family; or take a trip around the world with a custom whisk(e)y flight built by our passionate and experienced staff. Helmed by owner Tommy Patrick and chef Rachael Peebles, The Ballard Cut is the culmination of decades of hard work and dedication in the restaurant industry. We sincerely hope you enjoy your dining experience.*We have both indoor and outdoor sidewalk seating available. Please call during business hours to confirm any seating requests.*

2. Sushi Kashiba

4.9

Exceptional(847)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 42 times today

Sushi Kashiba is Seattle's destination for Japanese fine dining at its highest level. Located next to historic Pike Place Market. Take a coveted seat at the Omakase sushi bar, where you just might find multi-James Beard Award nominated Chef Shiro Kashiba holding court.Most guests order one of Sushi Kashiba's chef curated sushi dinners. The mix of fresh local fish as well as delicacies from Japan and around the world will satisfy the palette of seasoned sushi fans as well as new entrants into the sushi world. We also feature à la carte items like agedashi tofu, oysters on the half shell and Chef Kashiba's New York Times featured black cod kasuzuke. Welcome to Sushi Kashiba.

3. Sophon

4.7

Exceptional(153)

Price: Expensive

• Cambodian • Phinney Ridge

Booked 18 times today

From the beautifully prepared and exquisitely presented dishes, to the hand crafted local foraged cocktails, it is our goal to bring a homage of gratitude for Khmer cuisine to the Phinney Ridge neighborhood. Every dish is designed thoughtfully, by the owner, Karuna Long for you and your family to share. Our menu and preparations take emphasis on fresh local ingredients that arrive daily with pronounced flavors from all parts of Cambodia. Sophon is a full-service restaurant and bar located in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood of Seattle, WA. We’re open daily; Tuesday - Saturday Serving Dinner from 5p First seating - 9p Last SeatingNEW! Happy hour will be in the bar and patio for Walk in's only from 5-6 on Tuesday- Thursday!

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4. FlintCreek Cattle Co.

4.6

Exceptional(1875)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Greenwood

Booked 36 times today

Flint Creek Cattle Company is a new American steak restaurant that emphasizes ethically raised beef and sustainable farm practices. The dining area is extremely wide open and spacious. There is a large, high vaulted ceiling in addition to floor-to-ceiling windows that lets in lots of natural light and lets guests feel like they are eating outside. Flint Creek's menu is an ever rotating selection of modern American cuisine. The items on it frequently change based on the seasonality of the ingredients, ensuring new items are introduced as others leave. Favorites on the menu include Fennel Braised Wild Boar Shoulder, Durham Ranch Bison Hangar Steak, and the Oven Roasted Duck Confit.

5. Joule

4.8

Exceptional(1405)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Wallingford

Booked 19 times today

Joule, the first restaurant from celebrated husband and wife cooking team Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi, is re-located in October, 2012 to the innovative, newly developed the Fremont Collective in Seattle’s Wallingford/Fremont neighborhood. From its original opening in 2007, Joule has cultivated a loyal dining fan base and captured the attention of an admiring local and national media captivated by the couple’s unique, modern perspective on Korean cuisine. Joule, the mature sibling to Yang and Chirchi’s restaurant, Revel, highlights Korea’s love of beef featuring unconventional cuts accompanied by distinctive and shareable side dishes.Joule takes reservations for 1.75-3 hour time slots (depending on party size). We do our best to accommodate as many guests as possible and ask that you are considerate of other diners at the end of your meal. If you feel that your party requires more time, please let us know in the notes and we will get back to you with our available accommodations.

6. Autumn Seattle

4.7

Exceptional(473)

Price: Expensive

• American • Phinney Ridge

Booked 18 times today

Welcome to Autumn Seattle! Located in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood of Seattle, Autumn Restaurant focuses on a simple approach to pasta, seafood & vegetables.

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7. Tilikum Place Cafe

4.9

Exceptional(2373)

Price: Moderate

• Northwest • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 58 times today

Inspired European and Northwest brunch, lunch and dinner. We take great pride in using the freshest & highest quality products as our menu is entirely made in house. Stop by for dinner or brunch & experience seasonal cuisine, creative libations & a warm welcome! We have a very small dining room and a not accommodate group dining. Our table maximum for brunch and lunch seats up to 6 guests. For dinner service, we can seat up to 8 guests if there are openings. Thank you.

8. Rider

4.0

Excellent(561)

Price: Expensive

• Grill • Downtown

Booked 11 times today

RIDER celebrates the bounty of the Pacific Northwest by working closely with small, local, family-owned farms, ranches, fishermen, foragers, vineyards, and craftsmen. We strive to offer fresh, unique ingredients that showcase the region that we love.

9. Revel

4.7

Exceptional(515)

Price: Moderate

• Korean • Fremont

Booked 14 times today

Revel is Korean-inspired, creative comfort food served in a hip, urban atmosphere. Chef-owners Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi’s are back to their original Fremont, Seattle address as of 2020.

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10. Goldfinch Tavern at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle

4.6

Exceptional(1774)

Price: Expensive

• Northwest • Downtown

Booked 34 times today

Approachable sophisticated Pacific Northwest cuisine, simply prepared using the finest regional ingredients and served in a dining room with maritime-inspired design and sweeping views of Elliott Bay.Goldfinch Tavern is a collaboration between Ethan Stowell and Four Seasons Hotel Seattle. Named for the state bird of Washington, the American Goldfinch.The upscale tavern pays homage to the city’s pioneer days, when taverns catered to lumberjacks and sailors alike, providing a place for travelers and locals to both socialize and conduct business, all while enjoying drinks and food.

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TomVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •48 reviews
5.0
Dined today
An exceptional dining experience, as always. Fabulous staff, environment, food. The new menu was a joy as was the previous menu. I will always look forward to future visits We were thrilled to introduce Ms. Jane's to two of our friends who were very happy and impressed.
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Ms. Jane's Fine DiningPrice: Very Expensive• American• Milton
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4.8
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Tina
New York City •17 reviews
5.0
Dined today
We loved the sushi selection from chef’s omakase menu, and delicate delicious cooked food from the kitchen. Overall, we had a great experience at Sushi Kashib, even though chef Shiro Kashiba wasn’t represent.
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Sushi KashibaPrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.9
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lauren
Seattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Great food, exceptional cocktails, fun ambience and excellent service!
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FlintCreek Cattle Co.Price: Moderate• Contemporary American• Greenwood
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4.6
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sueVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •71 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Been here a few times and always order the same items. The fried chicken appetizer and pork belly entree has been stellar each time. My husband gets the coulotte steak each time and complains to me every time that it's not barely warm. For a $40 entree, that's disappointing. Doubt he's game to go to Sophon again. Lovely restaurant and great service though
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SophonPrice: Expensive• Cambodian• Phinney Ridge
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4.7
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Cynthia
Seattle / Eastern Washington •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
Wonderful Christmas Eve dinner for our family! From delicious cocktails to scrumptious NY aged steaks and rabbit tagliatelle, grilled octopus to panna cotta for desert, the entire meal was perfect and the service was top-notch. Love the new location and we will be back very soon!
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The Ballard CutPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Ballard / Fremont
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4.7

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47 restaurants available nearby

1. The Ballard Cut

2. Sushi Kashiba

3. Sophon

4. FlintCreek Cattle Co.

5. Joule

6. Autumn Seattle

7. Tilikum Place Cafe

8. Rider

9. Revel

10. Goldfinch Tavern at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle

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