Le Gourmand

Le Gourmand (French) LeGourmandRestaurant.com 425 NW Market St. (map) (206) 784-3463 CitySearch.com: “Tidy French restaurant’s unassuming sweetness, expert service and divine culinary precision have held diners captive…” NWSource.com: “Always very …

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Volterra

Volterra (Italian) VolterraRestaurant.com 5411 Ballard Ave NW (map) (206) 789-5100 CitySearch.com: “An elegant setting and a Tuscan-inspired menu…” NWSource.com: “Superb cocktails, a strong Italian wine list and late-night bar eats …

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The Barking Dog

The Barking Dog Alehouse (American, bar) TheBarkingDogAlehouse.com 705 NW 70th St. (map) (206) 782-2974 CitySearch.com: “The emphasis is on beer and community at this friendly Phinney Ridge alehouse…” NWSource.com: “A …

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Zayda Buddy’s

Zayda Buddy’s (Minnesota-style pizza) 5404 Leary Ave. NW (map) (206) 783-7777 MyBallard: “A Ballard hipster alehouse with a Midwestern flair…” NWSource.com: “A pretty decent slice, with paper-thin crust and generous …

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Ballard Loft

Ballard Loft (American & sports bar) BallardLoft.com 5105 Ballard Ave. (map) (206) 783-7777 NWSource.com: “A meat-and-fries neighborhood sports bar…” CitySearch.com: “The menu offers classic bar fare, along with a variety …

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Monkey Bridge

Monkey Bridge (Vietnamese) 1723 NW Market St. (map) (206) 297-6048 BallardGossipGirl.com: “The decor and the staff were both welcoming and the couple of dishes we tried were very flavorful….” NWSource.com: …

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