Yankee Diner is the worst style of corporate blandness you're likely to find in Ballard. The food isn't much better than Denny's, but comes with a higher price tag, albiet larger portions. If you're looking for mass produced charmless food and can't be bothered with driving out to the mall, then this is your place. But, if you want homestyle comfort food, then head to Atlas Diner, Beeliner Diner, Vera's, or almost anywhere else.

This is one of the worst restaurants I've ever been to. And, while the food is indeed unique, I would say it represents a spectacular new low in gringo attempts to create Latin/Mexican/Italian food. Or maybe the world isn't ready for canned Mexo-Italian fusion quite yet. <br> On the plus side, if you have a nostaligic yearning for Franco-American canned pasta then you may be able to satisfy it here.

I try to go to Rover's at least once a year and am never let down by the consistent top quality cuisine and creative inspiration behind it.

Nestled in a charming old Ballard home, Le Gourmand makes a great special night out or date restaurant. While the quality of the menu can sometimes be a bit uneven, the quiet and relaxing ambience often make up for some of the weaker points of the food. It is also probably a bit more expensive than it should be.

Authentic hungarian food, which is a very good thing, in case you've never been to Hungary. Excellent desserts and MASSIVE portions.