The Ballard Cut

Everything was 10/10. Went in there for my birthday celebration and they made me feel so special!(candles and even a free drink from the bar!) and the food was beyond amazing! The dry-aged literally melts in my mouth. Never had Octopus that tender before and the sauce that pairs the octopus go so well with even with the potatoes. Definitely coming back!

We went here for the whiskey selection and we were not disappointed. It’s huge and the staff is super knowledgeable and passionate about whiskey. They will help you select a flight or make a flight for you based on what you like and want to explore. The food is also phenomenal. For starters we did the pork belly and the carrots. Both were delicious and I would order again. For my meal I did the pasta with sausage and burrata. The spice level was so good combined with the burrata. For dessert we did the strawberry rhubarb shortcake, it was nice and light and not too sweet. We had a lot of whiskey and enjoyed the atmosphere. I highly recommend!

Staying in Ballard for a couple of days and enjoyed the Ballard Cut! The menu is small, but means everything on it is very well made. Friendly for GF folks as everything but the pastas can be made safe. The whiskey selection is one of the best I’ve seen for all types. The Whiskey person is very knowledgeable and also helped us find a new gin for my wife. They have all the bottles you never see if you want to try something rare, or can build a flight based on a budget. Great spot!

Ultimately, the best dining experience I have ever had. We ordered the Pork Belly, Pork Chop and New York Strip - all which were cooked to perfection. The Whiskey Sour and Old Fashion drinks were nothing short of delicious. Customer service was excellent. Ended our night with the Carrot Cake - YOU HAVE TO TRY THE CARROT CAKE - WOW!

This is the spot every whiskey and steak connoisseur would dream up but never be able to make reality. Well, Tommy made this heavenly dream a place. And the people who work there are passionately trained. Each customer is treated as kings and queens. Try some recommended neat pours. Get the biggest pork belly pieces ever. Can't go wrong with an old fashioned or Manhattan made with the bars own private barrel. Eric is amazing. And if you find yourself lost in great conversation with an attentive bartender you may just have talked to the owner without knowing. I would come here every night if I could.

So grateful we found The Ballard Cut! From the vibe to the food, this place is amazing. We were blown away by the kind staff who not only spoiled us rotten, but were also incredibly kind and knowledgable. First, the whiskey review!! While I would go again just for the food, I was especially thrilled to partake in a whiskey flight that was custom tailored to my own uncommon palette and curious whims. (Where my Peated Whiskey gals at!?) Our server not only crafted a wonderful offering, but also took a tremendous amount of time to share the history, nuance, and commonalities among each of the 4 whiskeys that sat before me. It's now 2 nights after and I'm still savoring the opportunity to explore those flavors! What a fun adventure! Now fooooooood: To start, we ordered the cauliflower and pork belly. Both were really nicely portioned. I especially loved how they paired the glazed pork belly with kimchee. The flavor combo is sublime! And for the entree, we split the 40oz ribeye. It was served on a platter, perfectly cooked and arranged in slices, and flanked by a mountain of roasted potatoes that were drizzled with a zesty aioli and a generous serving of spicy veggies. We ended the night with the corn cake that's topped with grilled peaches, bourbon vanilla sauce, and ice cream. I'm usually not a dessert person, and was already so very full, but even so, I was blown away by this tasty dish. I may actually be converted into a dessert person now! 😆 I can't wait to go back!! (Video of the whiskey flight. 💜)

Our waiter Alex and Food was so great!! No complaints there. The Atmosphere was great as well. Unfortunately the hostess was next to us the entire time and kept looking over at us, felt pressured to eat fast and get out. We had paid for our bill and decided to get one more drink but when we asked her if we could, she hesitated because we had just over heard her promise someone else our table. Just seem very unprofessional and rude considering we had already spent over $200 on our bill. It’s unfortunate because it was a 10 out of 10 until we were pressured to leave without another drink, even though we were only there for a little over an hour.