Well, it's about time I espoused about my favorite place in Ballard (I live and work in Ballard) -- Honey I'm Home. They're a catering place but they're open M-F 11am-7pm for take out and lunch things. They have a few standard things (Big Sloppy, a shredded pork sandwich, focaccia sandwiches, etc..) and then different salads and main dishes every day. I've loved everything I've had there (except the stuff with asaparagus, but I don't like asparagus). They use fresh ingredients and don't hold back in seasoning. ie, they cook like I do, or would, if I had more time. And, finally, the people there are really great. Genuninely nice people, creating good food, and making their customers happy. Stop in sometime for a snack or to get something to take home for dinner. Christina A. wrote: >Hi, > >I'm moving to Ballard, and would like to mhear any recommendations >for good local eats. > >Thanks!
Seattle, WA
Ballard recommendations?
There's Lombardi's at the corner of 24th and Market for good, if garlicky, Italian. Thai Cafe just south of 20th and Market is quite reasonable. For fish and chips, there's Totem House across from the Locks.
Gary C. wrote: <snip> > > Oh yes, last but not least - Mike's - on the North end of the bridge - > Chili & Beer - sample their stuff at the Bite this Friday, Sat. or Sun. I'll have to voice a dissenting opinion, here. After seeing the sign when crossing the bridge for so long, I stopped here with a friend. The place looked like a typical dive bar. The chili was - un-remarkable. I wasn't appalled or anything, we were hungry and finished our bowls. I just wouldn't ever bother to make a trip there again. Now, I do know different people like different kinds of chili - I guess this wasn't for me. That was more than six months ago, and I would describe it for you, if I could remember any distinguishing characteristics about it.
Hattie's Hat on Ballard. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Interesting bar. Around the corner from there is Salmon Bay Cafe. Good breakfast. Back on Ballard is Bad Albert's. Breakfast on Sat. & Sun. Lunch - Dinner. Not far away is Katina's Kitchen - (Near Chinook's) good breakfast & lunch. It's in the 4200 block of Gilman, past the Fishermens' Terminal on the way to Magnolia. Pandasia ( south of the bridge - on Dravus). Back to Ballard - Lock Spot - Decent breakfast even on Christmas day. Le Gourmand - interesting mix of Northwest & French. I agree with the vote for Lombardi's. Across from there is Andre's Pizza. Quality pizza made by a baker who knows what he's doing. Need a bakery? Larsen's on 24th. Next door to Larsen's is a good family owned butcher - Cascioppo Bros. Ray's Boathouse - UPSTAIRS - great ambiance. ( The walk upstairs saves $$$$) Oh yes, last but not least - Mike's - on the North end of the bridge - Chili & Beer - sample their stuff at the Bite this Friday, Sat. or Sun. PS on the northern edge - keep traveling up 15th 'til it curves into Holman. DICK'S - burgers & fries - a time warp/institution.
Josh H. wrote: >I'm sure others will recommend a number of excellent places, but for >some reason a lot of people seem to forget Pasta Bella, on 15th NW at >about, what, 57th or so? One of my two favorite Italian places in >town (and regular readers of this group will no doubt know my other >fave). I'll weigh in with Josh on this one. Pasta Bella does a pretty decent job, actually. >Not properly in Ballard, but in interbay, Chinook's is an excellent >place to take out of towners for seafood; not fantastic, but >consistently good. (Fisherman's Terminal) Also not properly in Ballard, but just a hop, skip, 'n' jump north, is Burrito Loco, a favorite Mexican place of many here.