Experts' Choice Award Brimmer & Heeltap
What the experts agree on
Ballard's beloved gastropub blends French bistro traditions with Korean flavors, delivering seasonal small plates and creative cocktails in a warm, stylish neighborhood space that feels like a local institution.
“A stylish, comfortable hangout with a well-tended bar and a tantalizing, flexibly priced menu that draws thoughtful eaters and drinkers from the surrounding neighborhoods.”
– Seattle Times
Zagat4.2
"The sophisticated pub eats at this vibrant Ballard neighborhood spot veer toward bistro fare with a range of options." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Owner-chef Bruce Naftaly offers professional service and classic French cuisine featuring unusual, delicious dishes such as rabbit liver paté and shrimp mousseline."
Not For Tourists "Honoring the memory of Le Gourmand by serving comparable food and keeping the sign."
Condé Nast Traveler "Seasonal kimchi and pickled oyster shooters are openers for grass-fed local beef or squid fried rice." Full review
Gayot12.0
"Distinctive neighborhood gastropub with a menu showcasing Korean flavors." Full review
Fodor's "This stunningly beautiful gastropub is the quintessential neighborhood restaurant, built on warm service and consistently great food." Full review
Lonely Planet "Brimmer & Heeltap proffers unique drinks, like the Lucky Quince-idence, which celebrates the two quince trees out front. Quaff one before partaking in a satisfying meal featuring Asian influences." Full review
The Infatuation "Sure, you can go to Brimmer & Heeltap for meals known as "dinner" or "brunch," but the real star at this Ballard spot is the bread. Their enlarged slab is the equivalent of five slices..." Full review
