I finally got to try the falafel and for sure liked it. Good flavor. Went on the night of the super bowl, so had the place to ourselves, so the service was fast as hell.

All great choices, especially the last!

Congratulations, Kate and Cory! Good for you!!

Was there w/ my son for a drink recently. Very nice service - and a well mixed drink. Can't comment on the food though - didn't have any.

I agree with the rest of the list, but Bastille?! Something's fishy. Maybe they advertise in Seattle Magazine ( in which case the list should include a disclaimer).

It's simply not that good and definitely not one of the best new restaurants in the city. Pretty yes, and most likely was expensive to outfit... but the food and service can only be described as average.

Is that english?

Isn't it? (And English is uppercase, Viv.)

Congrats Geeky Swedes! :-)

Good news for Ballard! BUT I have to disagree with Bastille being a winner. I have had the WORST experiences there. I think the staff are some of the rudest people I have every come in contact with.

I have been to Bastille four times. Food was always very good, waiters are just fine, but the hostesses are honestly rude and vacant at the same time. One should not feel like you are putting someone out by wanting to eat at their restaurant.

I hate to jump on the bash-Bastille bandwagon, but thought I'd share. It's a pretty place for sure, but the service was indifferent to the point of rudeness. I thought it might've been because we went early in its existence, but it seems other folks have had similar negative experiences at Bastille.

Hope management reads MyBallard.

Rude service in a French restaurant? Sounds authentic to me. Maybe you should go to McDs, they'll always smile and wish you a grrrrrrreat day!

I've had great service and great food - but haven't been for a month or so. I wonder if they had some turnover?

Maybe! I haven't been since November....perhaps I'll give it another go...I really, really want to like it.

Perhaps you can voice your concerns to management as well.

I stopped going there after 3 horrible nights at the bar. I like the food and drink but I'm with you on the service. What part of "my drink is nearly empty-sell me another one" or "my credit card is on the bar because I want the check" is difficult to understand. Etc.

I keep hoping for staff turn-over....

huh. I can be a tough customer, and I've had nothing but great service and great food there.

Huzzah for Ballard! And, congrats to Geeky Swedes on another win for myballard.com!