Ballard Brothers Seafood closes after 35 years

Ballard Brothers Seafood (5305 15th Ave NW) has closed permanently after 35 years in the neighborhood.

Owner Drew Greer confirmed the closure in a message to My Ballard, saying due to COVID and other challenges, he’s made the difficult decision to close down.

Ballard Brothers has a storied history in Ballard. From being featured in the New York Times to hosting Deadliest Catch stars and winning awards at Bite of Seattle, it’s been a staple in the neighborhood.

The building is owned by Ballard locals—we’ll update you if we learn more about the fate of the location.