The Ballard Cut

4.6

637 Reviews

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 3 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 637 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

Loved For

Seattle / Eastern Washington
Innovative
Seattle / Eastern Washington
Good for special occasions
Seattle
Innovative
Seattle
Good for special occasions
Seattle
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Ballard Cut offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding tomahawk" steak and a "fantastic whiskey selection" boasting over 1,300 choices. Guests enjoy "great food and fantastic service," with highlights including divine chicken wings and unique whiskey flights. The ambiance is lively, ideal for whiskey enthusiasts and special occasions.

637 Reviews

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Cynthia
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful Christmas Eve dinner for our family! From delicious cocktails to scrumptious NY aged steaks and rabbit tagliatelle, grilled octopus to panna cotta for desert, the entire meal was perfect and the service was top-notch. Love the new location and we will be back very soon!
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Katie
VIP
Seattle
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Service was terrible. Multiple tables that were seated 10+ min after us, got their drinks + apps + entrees before our entrees came out. The food that came out was subpar.
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Mike
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing dinner. Delicious cocktails and food. Staff is attentive and outstanding!
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Brooke
VIP
Seattle
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best cocktails I’ve had at a steakhouse and the food and service were amazing.
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Krista
VIP
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
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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Susan
VIP
Washington DC
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was quite pricey, but we had dinner for the next day! The bar is also pretty impressive, as well as the service.
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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
VIP
Seattle
5 reviews
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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The Ballard Cut is rated 4.6 stars by 637 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

Dec 25, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 3 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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