The Ballard Cut

4.6

632 Reviews

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
Innovative

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.*

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(206) 829-8963
Website
https://theballardcut.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Rachael Pebbles

Location
2221 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107
Neighborhood
Ballard
Cross street
Market Street and Ballard Ave NW
Parking details
There is plenty of street parking available! If you can't find any on Ballard Ave NW (or its the Sunday Market) then we recommend Shilshole Ave NW. If that doesn't work, there is a pay-to-park lot just behind Hattie's Hat, on Shilshole and Vernon.
Public transit
Leary Ave NW & NW Vernon Pl - Buses 29, 17 and 40
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 632 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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Seattle
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Review summary

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The Ballard Cut is a must-visit in Ballard for whiskey enthusiasts, boasting "over 1,300 choices" and personalized tasting experiences. Guests rave about the "outstanding tomahawk" steak and vibrant drink options. Service is consistently praised as attentive and friendly, making it ideal for special occasions or a memorable dining experience.

632 Reviews

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Krista
Denver
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our first time visiting Ballard Cut. We were all impressed! Staff were so friendly and delicious food. Whiskey lovers in our group really appreciated the staffs high expertise level re whiskey, and the availability of so many different bourbons and whisk(e)ys. All in all, a great experience. Our new favorite restaurant in the Seattle area. We’ll be back!
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Marilyn
Seattle
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was exceptional! Service attentive, tasty cocktails and wine, had a great evening out with friends. It is loud, but we are an older bunch. Would definitely go again and again.
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Brennan
Seattle
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Food is good service was terrible
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Jane
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Pork Belly, Mussels and Clams, Cocktails, oooo and the octopus - food was amazing!! Absolutely an adventure for all the taste buds. We could tell our server was responsible for our section and all of the to-go orders, felt bad for the guy as he was so clearly swamped. Cocktails and wine took very, very long to arrive to our table, but they were really, really good. The front section by the host stand captures all the noise and lighting, so it seemed really bright and loud. Wanted to like the ambiance more at their new location, but it doesn't quite hit like the previous smaller, cozier, darker location.
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Alissa
Seattle
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious. We ordered the focaccia and fried cauliflower to start and then the halibut, wild rice tom kha, and tagliatelle for entrees. Everything was cooked to perfection with amazing rich flavors. We also got a whiskey flight, and the whiskey sommelier curated excellent selections for us. Will definitely be going back.
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amir
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice restaurant , great service. We ordered the Tomahawk steak and it was good but not great. Overall a good experience!
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Luke
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was absolutely fantastic and the drinks were great! Would absolutely recommend!!!!
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Annaliese
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ballard cut has never disappointed! The service is always the best! No lazy waiters here!!! I do wish there was a little more on the menu but also appreciative of a menu is not extensive and always done well! The berry cobbler to finish off the dinner was perfect!!!😍
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jolly
Montreal
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The service was bad, from the waitress to the front desk, which had me on hold for over 20 minutes and never got back to me. Food was just OK. I do not think I will be coming back. Not worth it.
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GilG
New York City
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Xcellant food drink and service Will return in the future
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The Ballard Cut is rated 4.6 stars by 632 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

2221 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107

Additional information

Cross street
Market Street and Ballard Ave NW
Neighborhood
Ballard
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There is plenty of street parking available! If you can't find any on Ballard Ave NW (or its the Sunday Market) then we recommend Shilshole Ave NW. If that doesn't work, there is a pay-to-park lot just behind Hattie's Hat, on Shilshole and Vernon.
Public transit
Leary Ave NW & NW Vernon Pl - Buses 29, 17 and 40
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Rachael Pebbles
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://theballardcut.com/
Phone number
(206) 829-8963

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