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Welcome to Ballard
Maritime Pacific Brewing Co. is one of Welcome to Ballard.

1. Maritime Pacific Brewing Co.

6.9
1111 NW Ballard Way, Seattle, WA
Brewery · Ballard · 14 tips and reviews

Jeff H.Jeff Hackmeister: Great local beer just east of the Bridge. Get the Jolly Roger if available, or the Cascadian Ale

Hi-Life is one of Welcome to Ballard.

2. Hi-Life

5425 Russell Ave NW (Market), Seattle, WA
Breakfast Spot · Ballard · 119 tips and reviews

Jeff H.Jeff Hackmeister: Good rotating taps for lunch/dinner but this is one the best Ballard brunch spots. The french toast is massive and delicious. Plus you have to love the history of the building

Staple & Fancy Mercantile is one of Welcome to Ballard.

3. Staple & Fancy Mercantile

8.5
4739 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
New American Restaurant · Ballard · 54 tips and reviews

Jeff H.Jeff Hackmeister: Don't worry about the menu- let the kitchen make the decisions Read more.

Ballard Bridge is one of Welcome to Ballard.

4. Ballard Bridge

15th Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Bridge · 37 tips and reviews

Jeff H.Jeff Hackmeister: Crossing by bike can be fun, can also be terrifying

Ballard Loft is one of Welcome to Ballard.

5. Ballard Loft

6.7
5105 Ballard Ave NW (at NW Dock Pl), Seattle, WA
Sports Bar · Ballard · 51 tips and reviews

Jeff H.Jeff Hackmeister: Get a hotdog and a local beer and enjoy a sporting event. Tuesday is trivia night!

Habitude Salons and Spa is one of Welcome to Ballard.

6. Habitude Salons and Spa

8.0
2801 NW Market St (28th Ave NW), Seattle, WA
Spa · Ballard · 18 tips and reviews

Jeff H.Jeff Hackmeister: Once you're all made up, ask for a few pictures. You might find your way on their Facebook page and/or blog!

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks is one of Welcome to Ballard.

7. Hiram M. Chittenden Locks

9.2
3015 NW 54th St (Lake Washington Ship Canal), Seattle, WA
Canal Lock · 80 tips and reviews

Jeff H.Jeff Hackmeister: Find a nice spot on the hill to sit back and relax

Bitterroot BBQ is one of Welcome to Ballard.

8. Bitterroot BBQ

8.1
5239 Ballard Ave NW (at NW Vernon Pl), Seattle, WA
BBQ Joint · Ballard · 74 tips and reviews
Big Rock Brewery is one of Welcome to Ballard.

9. Big Rock Brewery

8.5
5555-76th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB
Brewery · Southeast Calgary · 2 tips and reviews
Po Dog is one of Welcome to Ballard.

10. Po Dog

2014 NW Market St (at 20th Ave NW), Seattle, WA
Hot Dog Joint · Ballard · 14 tips and reviews