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Radiator Whiskey Ballard

4.6 (26 reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
Updated 3 months ago
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Susan S.

Sat at the bar for HH. We ordered the BBq Chopped salad $14 and Mushroom Swiss Burger $14, $17 and $20 on the regular menu. HH prices went up $2 since we were here 3 months ago... Service was good and music was also good. It is a nice place to come to and the food is tasty.

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Holly M.

Creamy mac and cheese piled high with tender meat, crispy Brussels sprouts buried under a blizzard of cheese, and cornbread so warm and sweet it should count as self-care. The best drink in town was the China Girl, look no further. It was smooth, bright, and dangerously easy to sip. Comfort food perfection. I'm going back for the drink and mac and cheese tomorrow or maybe every day! Who says we can't carb and drink on a daily?! Great service and a good spot to hang and eat!

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Erik P.

Came here before the Ballard cocktail trail. The long restaurant has a decent amount of seating, but on a Friday or Saturday I would recommend reservations. We came for the happy hour and it was great. The Sazerac was affordable and tasty. The best part was the Brisket dip sandwich. The bread had just the right amount of bite and the meat was pull apart tender. The highlight was the au jus to dip in. That was amazing. Cant wait to visit again.

Rad tots!
Erica P.

Great spot in Ballard to grab a hearty bite on a chilly night! Amazing selection of whiskeys, yummy food (try the French dip!) great staff and a cozy atmosphere all come together to make a solid experience.

Finally open in Ballard!
Peter L.

Great addition to the neighborhood from one of my all time faves from Pike Place Market. Radiator Whiskey's second location will feel familiar with the whisky barrel, menu, and even the team (hello Crista!), but they have some food and cocktails unique to the location, e.g. slushies anyone? I always start off with a barrel aged cocktail and their barrel aged Manhattan with a Whistle Pig base was awesome. As a lover of the Brooklyn, I loved the China Girl- David Bowie - Michters rye, china china, fino sherry, barrel aged montenegro, and orange bitters. The China China was a perfect sub for the amer picon. I also tried the hush puppies as these are not available at the Pike Place location, and the order of 5 was enough for a meal. Half of the menu is different from pike place so I look forward to trying the other items as well. Service is inviting and professional, and I will be back soon and often!

Old Fashion (Left)  Smoked Maple Old Fashion (Right)
Nick S.

Great Drinks! Great service! Smoked maple is great, the maple helps balance out the smoke.

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The brisket French dip was one of the best sandwiches I've had in a year. Friendly staff and a cool atmosphere also.

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Great cocktails, cozy spot, yummy food! Great place to watch a game too! Thoroughly enjoyed!

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Great bourbon selection and BBQ. Love their bone marrow and burnt ends. They have an amazing happy hour too

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