Food Scene
Super kid friendly. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and have a full bar.
28 locals recommend
Phinney Market Pub & Eatery
5918 Phinney Avenue NorthSuper kid friendly. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and have a full bar.
Sunset Magazine raved about their Blue Hawaiian Pie... it is awesome!
48 locals recommend
A la Mode Pies
5821 Phinney Ave NSunset Magazine raved about their Blue Hawaiian Pie... it is awesome!
Tangerine Thai Restaurant
1480 Phinney Ave NFast. Easy. Friendly.
Santa Fe Cafe
5910 Phinney Ave NI hear the margaritas and guac are good.
Fresh Flours
6015 Phinney Ave NFabulous coffee and pastries!
Wow. This is our favorite restaurant in the area. Locally sourced ingredients. Check it out!
14 locals recommend
Goat on Greenwood
6722 Greenwood Avenue NorthWow. This is our favorite restaurant in the area. Locally sourced ingredients. Check it out!
Crazy popular. Burgers, shakes and a line that sometimes stretches down the block.
90 locals recommend
Red Mill Burgers
312 N 67th StCrazy popular. Burgers, shakes and a line that sometimes stretches down the block.
Oliver's Twist
6822 Greenwood Ave NCute. Trendy. Yummy. A great place for drinks and apps.
Veraci Pizza
500 NW Market StOur favorite pizza anywhere. Thin crust. Wood fired. LOVE!
World famous hole in the wall with the longest line you have ever seen. Get their cuban sandwich and take it to go because there is no room to sit.
200 locals recommend
Paseo Fremont
4225 Fremont Ave NWorld famous hole in the wall with the longest line you have ever seen. Get their cuban sandwich and take it to go because there is no room to sit.
World famous raw bar. They don't take reservations, so put in your name and go grab a drink at one of the many nearby bars. Last time we had to wait an hour, but it was worth it.
246 locals recommend
The Walrus and the Carpenter
4743 Ballard Ave NWWorld famous raw bar. They don't take reservations, so put in your name and go grab a drink at one of the many nearby bars. Last time we had to wait an hour, but it was worth it.
Tilth Restaurant
1411 N 45th StGreat organic restaurant
I've seen lines even when it is snowing out. A new location is coming to Ballard soon.
468 locals recommend
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StI've seen lines even when it is snowing out. A new location is coming to Ballard soon.
Zeeks Pizza
6459 California Ave SWPopular thick crust pizza
Mai Thaiku
6705 Greenwood Ave NThe best Thai food around!
Everything Else
A neighborhood secret. Their hours are limited, but if you find them open, swoop in and get some dessert. It is the bakery that services local restaurants.
Dessert Works
6116 Phinney Ave NA neighborhood secret. Their hours are limited, but if you find them open, swoop in and get some dessert. It is the bakery that services local restaurants.
Picnic
6801 Greenwood Avenue NorthAward winning little family business. Serves up wines, sandwiches and specialty foods.
Seattle's version of a sandy beach. Great views of the Sound and the Olympics.
728 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWSeattle's version of a sandy beach. Great views of the Sound and the Olympics.
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StCheck out the boats and the salmon ladder
Theo Chocolate
3400 Phinney Ave NTake a chocolate tour or just sample their amazing chocolates.
Argosy Cruises - Seattle Waterfront
1101 Alaskan WayWe love the locks cruise!
This is where our neighborhood farmers market is held on Friday afternoons during the summer months. It isn't as big as the Ballard market, but it is packed with charm.
8 locals recommend
Phinney Neighborhood Association
6532 Phinney Ave NThis is where our neighborhood farmers market is held on Friday afternoons during the summer months. It isn't as big as the Ballard market, but it is packed with charm.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sully's Snow Goose Saloon
6119 Phinney Ave NCutest pub ever.
Sightseeing
Paddle board in the sound. Great exercise with a spectacular view. If you get hungry, the second location of Paseos Sandwiches is next door- yum!
17 locals recommend
Surf Ballard
6300 Seaview Ave NWPaddle board in the sound. Great exercise with a spectacular view. If you get hungry, the second location of Paseos Sandwiches is next door- yum!
Grab lunch at the popular casual restaurant and then rent one of their kayaks. It is the best way to view the skyline and the house boats.
168 locals recommend
Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat StGrab lunch at the popular casual restaurant and then rent one of their kayaks. It is the best way to view the skyline and the house boats.
Phinney Farmers Market
6761 Phinney Ave NCute little farmers market on Fridays all summer long.
We think this is the best farmers market in Seattle. Great produce and great people watching.
220 locals recommend
Ballard Sunday Farmers Market
5345 Ballard Ave NWWe think this is the best farmers market in Seattle. Great produce and great people watching.
The secret to the Space Needle is to get a reservation at the restaurant. You don't have to wait in line. Depending on the day you go, it can be a bit pricey, but the view is fabulous.
1748 locals recommend
Space Needle
400 Broad StThe secret to the Space Needle is to get a reservation at the restaurant. You don't have to wait in line. Depending on the day you go, it can be a bit pricey, but the view is fabulous.