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5449 Ballard Ave. N.W. Seattle, WA 98107

206-297-0500

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Seattle Weekly
Recommended

Cuisine(s): Pacific Northwest

Hours: Daily 5pm-2am

Price: $$

Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, cash, ATM/Debit
Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Delivery, Private Party, Wheelchair Accessible, Dance Floor, Multi-Level

Serving: Dinner, Late Night, Lunch

Entertainment: DJs

Alcohol: Full bar
Reservations: Accepted, Recommended for Large Parties, Not Necessary

Parking: Street

Description

Stylish BalMar is housed in an airy, two-story space whose walls, floors, and ductwork are exposed for all to admire. Dishes like grilled lamb sliders or risotto cakes with lingonberries show flair, but sometimes the highlight of the evening is the BalMar fries served with Patron Tequila fry sauce.

First Call: The BalMar's Artichoke Drip

By Keegan Hamilton | Wed, June 01, 2011

The Watering Hole: The BalMar, 5449 Ballard Ave. N.W., 297-0500. The Atmosphere: Two separate birthday parties are crowding the comfy black-leather sofas in the lounge and keeping the bartenders busy during Monday happy hour. Housed in what was o... More »
Versus: The Story of the Ghosts

By Julien Perry | Wed, October 27, 2010

The Dish: Bhut jolokia, also known as the ghost chili, is said to be the hottest pepper in the world. So why on earth would anyone put it in a drink? We pondered this question as we sipped a ghost chili–spiked mocha and a fancy cocktail at two est... More »
Kicking Bhut All Over Town

By Julien Perry | Mon, October 18, 2010

The Dish Bhut jolokia, a.k.a. ghost chili pepper, is said to be the hottest pepper in the world. So, why on earth would anyone put it in their drink? We pondered this question as we sipped both a ghos... More »
BalMore and Less

By Sarah DeWeerdt | Wed, May 10, 2006

There's much that feels thoughtful about the BalMar, a stylish, newish lounge at the corner of Ballard Avenue and Market Street. Take, for example, the preservation of the 1920s building's exposed brick walls and old wide-plank floors, and the inc... More »

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erusso88 | Seattle, WA | 10 Reviews

| Fri, November 13, 2009

Show your Seattle Weekly Green Card and receive 10% off your bill. Awesome place that is environmentally conscious.
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cchilton1 | Seattle, WA | 282 Reviews

| Tue, May 4, 2010

Great drinks!

Main Menu

Appetizers

$7.00

Balmar Fries
choice of white truffle aioli, ketchup, ranch or bbq

$8.00

Crispy Fried Calamari
with sweet & spicy orange sauce

$7.50

Roasted Garlic Hummus & Pita

$7.00

Creamy Vegetable Basil Spirals

$7.00

Sundried Tomato & Spinach Frittata

$8.00

Smoked Salmon Croquettes

$8.00

Salmon Gravlax On Rye Crostini

$8.00
With Bacon $9.00

Twice Baked New Potatoes

$8.50

Golden Fried Artichoke
cheseballs with marinara

$6.50

Deviled Eggs With Fried Capers

Salads

$5.00
$8.00
Add Chicken $2.00
Add Steak $7.50
Add Salmon $7.50

Mixed Greens Salad
choice of lemon vinaigrette, balsamic vinaigrette or ranch dressing, and served with cucumber slices, tomato wedges, and radishes

$8.50

Caesar Salad
chopped romaine tossed in our caesar dressing, with parmesan cheese and herbed garlic croutons

$12.50

Smoked Salmon Salad
smokey salmon filet on mixed greens tossed in lemon vinaigrette, with tomato wedges and fresh mango salsa

$8.00

Parmesan Chicken Salad
hand-breaded chicken breast served in a baked parmesan crisp bowl, with a balsamic salad finished with cilantro, cucumber and radishes

Sandwiches
All Sandwiches Served With Fries Substitute Side Salad Or Mini Mac Add 2 Side Sauces Add 1. Sauces: White Truffle Aioli, Garlic Aioli, Jalapeno Aioli, Bbq, Or Ranch

$10.00

Vietnamese Chicken Sandwich
grilled ginger chicken breast, house-pickled vegetables, cilantro & jalapeno aioli on a toasted french bread baquette

$10.00

Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
hand breaded, pan fried chicken breast, finished with spicy marinara & parmesan on a toasted french bread baguette

$8.50

Bbq Chicken Sliders (2)
grilled chicken breast glazed in coffee bbq sauce, finished with frizzled onions and jalapeno aioli

$8.50

Bbq Pulled Pork Sliders (2)
slow cooked pork roast finished with coffee bbq sauce and frizzled onions

$8.50
Add Cheese $1.00
Add Bacon $1.00

Beef Sliders (2)
grilled and served with roasted garlic aioli, pickled cucumber & greens

$8.50

Big Ed’s Grilled Chese
thickly sliced bread with caramelized onion and big ed’s farmhouse gouda

Pita Quesadilla

$8.50

Vegetarian
grilled pita with mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, red onion, fresh spinach, and gouda

$8.58

Chicken And Bacon
grilled pita loaded with succulent chicken breast, bacon, tomatoes, cilantro, sriracha sauce, and cheddar

Entrees
All Entrees Served With Choice Of Mini Mac, Side Salad, Or Fries (except Mac & Cheese)

$14.00

Grilled Top Sirloin Steak
topped with herbed shallot butter

$14.00

Triple Citrus Glazed Salmon Filet
grilled and finished with sundried tomato butter

$9.00

Three Chese Macaroni
big ed’s farmhouse gouda, tillamook cheddar & pepperjack, and creamy bechamel sauce, topped with frizzled onions

$12.50

Big Bacon Cheseburger
grilled 6 oz. burger loaded with bacon, pickled cucumber, cheddar cheese, garlic aioli and mixed greens

Desserts

$6.00

Cute’s Cookies And Cream
a perfect balance of chocolate and vanilla bean cream

$5.50

Fresh Watermelon Granita
finished with honey and mint

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BalMar

5449 Ballard Ave. N.W. Seattle, WA 98107

206-297-0500

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By Keegan Hamilton | Wed, June 01, 2011

By Julien Perry | Wed, October 27, 2010

By Julien Perry | Mon, October 18, 2010

By Sarah DeWeerdt | Wed, May 10, 2006

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