Sabine Café and Bar

4.8

79 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Charming
Good for groups

reservations accepted for dinner only, from 5pm-9pm.
our day café remains walk-up and counter-service only - NO reservations accepted for brunch.
we are 21+ after 10pm on friday and saturday.

sabine is a café, bar, and bakery serving a lively daytime and nighttime experience for all on ballard ave. here you'll find vibrant espresso drinks, colorful cocktails, and fresh breakfast, lunch, and dinner served daily. our inviting menus by chef dunkelberger draw upon mediterranean influences with middle eastern spices and herbs, while our dedication to using local, in-season, and organic ingredients wherever we can highlights the bounty of the northwest. our mezze and salatim dishes are meant to be shared; here we value the community that dining together brings.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Cocktail Bar, Middle Eastern
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Sat 8:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Mon–Sat 10:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(206) 566-0284
Website
http://www.sabineseattle.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
5307 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107-4061
Neighborhood
Ballard
Cross street
Ballard Ave and NW Vernon Place (21+ after 10pm on Friday and Saturday)
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Counter Seating, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

Salt & Citrus Astraea Gin Dinner
$120.00 per person
Feb 27, 2025 only
Join us for an evening of coastal cuisine and redefined American gin. In partnership with Astraea Gin, Sabine presents its first spirit dinner of the year, honoring tradition and transformation. Crafted by Danielle Leavell—one of the nation’s rare Master Distillers and a UK Gin Guild inductee—discover Astraea’s award-winning Pacific Northwest gins. Enjoy a family-style seafood dinner on the terrace, curated by Executive Chef Jacob Dunkleberger. $120 + tax and gratuities, includes dinner, a welcome cocktail and an intimate educational gin tasting. This is a 21+ event. Please email caroline@sabineseattle.com if you have any questions!

What 79 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sabine Café and Bar is a delightful dining spot in Ballard, offering "perfect" food, service, cocktails, and atmosphere. Guests enjoy creative, tasty Mediterranean dishes and "inspiring" cocktails. The ambiance is ideal for a fun night out, though noise levels can be high. A favorite for celebrations and gatherings, it's a must-visit.

79 Reviews

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Cyrus
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ambiance was very lively but romantic, the service was fantastic and our server was great. Drinks were delicious and the food was amazing, we tried the whipped feta, the chicken and the lamb kabob, and we loved it all. The dessert we tried was the pistachio Dubai tart, it was very rich and complex, and scrumptious. Would come here again, me and my girlfriend went here for Valentine’s Day, and it was a great spot for that, very classy
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Tami
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was amazing! Every menu item is perfectly curated and flavored, although I do wish there were more options for mains. Regardless, everything tastes great and we can’t wait to be back for brunch!
Sabine Café and BarResponded 7 days ago
Tami, we're delighted to hear you enjoyed your dinner at Sabine Café and Bar! We appreciate your feedback on the menu options and look forward to welcoming you back for brunch soon.
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Brandie
Seattle
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were great but one of the menu items I really wanted wasn’t available which was slightly disappointing. Always love the beet carpaccio and the steak and caviar NYE special was delicious. Noise level was a little loud and our server had a gentle speaking voice so it was a little hard to hear her. But I love this place, one of my faves in Ballard. Will always come back.
Sabine Café and BarResponded on January 3, 2025
Brandie, thank you for sharing your experience at Sabine Café and Bar! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food despite a few hiccups. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Lejla
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommended! Food, service, cocktail list, and atmosphere were perfect. I am going today again. Best steak, melt in your mouth. And the King mushroom dish? One does not miss the meat.
Sabine Café and BarResponded on January 3, 2025
Lejla, thank you for the glowing review! We're delighted to hear that everything from the food to the atmosphere at Sabine Café and Bar exceeded your expectations. Enjoy your next visit with us!
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Fernand
Seattle
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Best Mediterranean meal I've had in a long time! Also, the decor of this location is outstanding, which should be considered part of the experience. Lastly, their cocktails are incredibly creative and inspiring.
Sabine Café and BarResponded on December 31, 2024
Fernand, we're delighted to hear you enjoyed the Mediterranean meal and creative cocktails at Sabine Café and Bar! Thanks for appreciating our decor as well. We hope to welcome you back soon!
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Holly
VIP
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food. Great place for food and drink before a show or while in Ballard.
Sabine Café and BarResponded on December 26, 2024
Holly, thank you for leaving Sabine Café and Bar a five-star review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed the food and drinks.
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Fernando
Guadalajara
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, the ambiance, the drinks, the service, everything is amazing here! One of our favorite places in Seattle.
Sabine Café and BarResponded on December 20, 2024
Fernando, we're delighted to hear that you enjoyed everything at Sabine Café and Bar! Thanks for making us one of your favorite spots in Seattle. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Bridget
New York City
19 reviews
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food is tasty and deploys flavors creatively. Friendly front of the house.
Sabine Café and BarResponded on January 8, 2025
Bridget, while we are glad to hear this positive feedback regarding our tasty food and friendly staff, we are disappointed to see the lower rating. If there is anything else we can assist you with, please don't hesitate to reach out directly. Thank you.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent and the the whole experience was wonderful.
Sabine Café and BarResponded on December 17, 2024
Thank you for sharing your 5-star rating of Sabine Café and Bar! Have a lovely day!
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Heather
Los Angeles
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
food was delish…took a while to come out of the kitchen. The steak skewer was great but overpriced.
Sabine Café and BarResponded on December 13, 2024
Heather, thank you for sharing your feedback with the Sabine Café and Bar team! We are glad you enjoyed the food and hope to dine with you again.
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FAQs

Sabine Café and Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 566-0284.

Sabine Café and Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 79 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

5307 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107-4061

Additional information

Cross street
Ballard Ave and NW Vernon Place (21+ after 10pm on Friday and Saturday)
Neighborhood
Ballard
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Sat 8:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Mon–Sat 10:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Cocktail Bar, Middle Eastern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Counter Seating, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.sabineseattle.com/
Phone number
(206) 566-0284

Sabine Café and Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Salt & Citrus Astraea Gin Dinner

Menu

What 79 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Sabine Café and Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Sabine Café and Bar restaurant rated?

Is Sabine Café and Bar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information