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Sawyer

Name: Sawyer
Address: 5309 22nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States, 98107
Telephone: (206) 420-7225
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9

1304 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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Our covered patio is available and equipped with propane heaters to keep you warm!!! We will continue offering take out service with curbside pick-up, order on our website at sawyerseattle.com.

Sawyer is a casual yet chic new American restaurant and bar located in the heart of Ballard’s burgeoning restaurant scene. Designed for family style sharing, our menu is made up of large and small plates inspired by food that people crave, with a focus on technique, whimsy, and comfort. Featuring floor to ceiling windows, exposed beams and cozy booths, the renovated 1920s sawmill includes a main dining room, full bar and all-seasons enclosed patio.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 13, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 64 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

Order online

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:45 pm–9:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Opening Time Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(206) 420-7225
Website
http://sawyerseattle.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We are pleased to offer our all-seasons patio for your next private event. Located off the main-dining room, this area is the perfect space for your next anniversary, corporate dinner, or group outing. For availability and reservations, please contact us at events@sawyerseattle.com.

Location
5309 22nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
Neighborhood
Ballard
Cross street
22nd Ave NW and Shilshole
Parking details
Unmetered parking on Shilshole, a small pay lot next to the restaurant, metered street parking. Like all restaurant areas in Seattle, Ballard's parking is competitive so we would recommend a taxi/Uber/Lyft whenever possible.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Pork Belly Steam Buns$10.00
gochujang, hoisin, sweet pickles, peanuts, cilantro
Potato Piroshky Pull-Apart$8.00
with mustard cream cheese
Foie Gras Mousse$16.00
mini brioche toast, huckleberry, salted almond crumble
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$11.00
maple fish sauce, controne pepper, peanuts, shaved carrots, cilantro
Grilled Carrots$12.00
figs, baby beets, whipped blue cheese, honey aleppo vinaigrette, salted pistachios
Spinach Dip$15.00
lobster mushrooms, green goddess, guajillo salt tortilla chips
Wood-Grilled Artichokes$14.00
anchovy hazelnut remoulade, parmesan cheese
Spicy Tuna Crudo$14.00
makrut lime marinade, spicy mayo, puffed rice crisp, sesame tuille, radish
House Salad$18.00
rotisserie chicken, goat cheese, dates, almonds, cornbread croutons, herb vin
Lamb Meatballs$20.00
house ricotta, grilled plums, pluots, chorizo chimichurri
Katsu Sando$18.00
char siu pork, sour pickles, sesame seed slaw, japanese milk bread
Grilled Sirloin$38.00
duck fat tater tots, fontina fonduta, pears, broccolini, pickled mustard seeds, red wine demi-glace
Fried Butter Chicken$36.00
madras curry sauce, house flatbread, green chutney, grilled eggplant, charred babaganoush

Sweet

Dilly Bar$6.00
cookie dough semifreddo, Theo chocolate magic shell
S'More Choco Tacos$9.00
graham waffle cone, peanut butter ice cream, meringue
Cuatro Leches Cake$9.00
whipped creme fraiche, huckleberries, candied pistachios

What 1,304 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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dssd
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food1service4ambience4
Usually Sawyer is quite good but this time around food quality was quite terrible :/
w
wmidoj1
Seattle
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a favorite with my friends and family!
SB
SarahB
New England
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was so good! A little overpriced but delicious.
KH
KateH
Seattle
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it! Cannot wait to go back. The cod was spectacular. And of course to choco taco for dessert was awesome!
BG
BerkG
Seattle
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our experience was fantastic. Our waitress was very sweet and attentive. She made great recommendations. The food was incredible (Sawyer never misses)! We were here for our anniversary and had an amazing time. Thank you!!
SS
SavorySam
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was fantastic. We loved the sharing style since no person should hog the goodness that this kitchen puts out
w
wakesurfingdoc
Seattle
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dinner as always -as opt to many other eateries we have been to since Covid -Saywers quality was as good as ever-and portions have not shrunk -top class joint -worth the drive from Bellevue
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience4
We came here for the first time for our anniversary and left feeling very good. The food and service was great. Our server was so friendly and attentive. Will definitely be coming back.
JC
JulieC
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious and the ability to make a reservation for the outside table was great!
L
Lizzz
San Francisco
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The back patio is so nice for the summer, and the service and food are excellent!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was good. Just toasty in there w no ac
E
Emma
Edmonton
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Some of the best brunch I have ever had! Service was great!
AF
AshleyF
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
By far, one of the best restaurants in Seattle
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite restaurant in Ballard/Seattle
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant in Seattle in my opinion! Amazing food with unique flavor combinations and wonderful service!
s
suzella
Seattle
63 reviews
vip
5.0
63 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
One of very favorite restaurants. Sometimes the service can be a tad off, but the food is always inventive and exceptional
A
Adnan
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
The breakfast was delicious and satisfying! We ordered the Potatoes, the Monkey Bread, and something with chicken and rice that we can't remember the name of. We also placed an order for a few beverages, including coffee, a Bloody Mary, a Mimosa, and a non-alcoholic beverage. Even though I have visited Sawyer many, many times, this was the very first time that I had noticed that our drinks were brought out after the main dishes had been completed. I am not sure if situations like these are typical around brunch hours, but I felt the need to point it out here anyhow. Regardless, Sawyer is a restaurant that I would recommend to anyone who is seeking for excellent options for brunch or dinner.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and great service
XC
XimenaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, service was great and everyone really nice. Gnocchis were the best.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Fun choices and great service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was outstanding.
K
Kshaw
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I wish I had left room for dessert... something to come back for.
TC
TylerC
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing meal and vibe created at the restaurant. Will be back!
GS
GaryS
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great first experience at Sawyer last night! Food was outstanding, especially the house salad.
CL
CarolL
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sawyer is not to be missed. The service, ambiance, and food are all excellent. If available, do not miss the rotisserie porchetta and flat bread. Their spring salad and cuatro leches cake were also delicious! We will be back to try more of their menu!
N
Natalee
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sawyer is a great spot. Good vibes, good food. Get the pork buns. Just do it.
EB
EugeniaBennington
Seattle
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were very lucky that our return to Sawyer brought us our favorite server Avery! The food here is, as always, superb. We love the seasonality of their menu so there is always something new and fresh to try, but our favorite dishes are always reliably there too.
F
Foodlover
Seattle
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food. Good service. Nice atmosphere
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding
M
Mila
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sawyer was outstanding! The meal and service was perfectly paced. We will absolutely be back!
SB
SeattleBayView
Seattle
35 reviews
vip
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Most of our food was very good and the service was excellent. Happy to see this place is still a great restaurant.
MC
MlleCynthia
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
what a great place for my birthday dinner. ordered almost everything on the menu to share, and we loved every single dish! will definitely be back
E
Eric
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the food. Waiter was great Service was perfect Did not like the extra 4% added to her bill without telling us for a kitchen staff tip or whatever it was for. I would have left a big enough tip to cover it because the service was very good, but it was not optional, so I took the 4% out of my total tip. I am a 30% tipper, but it’s up to me, not the restaurants.
MC
MelanieC
New England
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff is so friendly, the good is so good, the drinks are amazing...I honestly couldn't say enough nice things about Sawyer. We keep going back and will continue to!
KL
KateL
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely food, presentation, service, space. Can't say enough good things.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
I have just two words. Fantastic & delicious! We’ll definitely be back!
SS
SamanthaS
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious and playful. Best gnocchi and bean and cheese dip I’ve ever had. Will come back for new menu items. The service was excellent and very knowledgeable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Oklahoma City
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was the absolute best
I
Ireland
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was excellent- better than I have experienced in quite awhile. The food was excellent and we had a great time.
MB
MBJS
Seattle
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite restaurant in Seattle!!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Sawyer using the Order Online button. Sawyer also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 420-7225.

Sawyer is rated 4.9 stars by 1304 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 13, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 64 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

Order online

5309 22nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107

Additional information

Cross street
22nd Ave NW and Shilshole
Neighborhood
Ballard
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:45 pm–9:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Opening Time Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Unmetered parking on Shilshole, a small pay lot next to the restaurant, metered street parking. Like all restaurant areas in Seattle, Ballard's parking is competitive so we would recommend a taxi/Uber/Lyft whenever possible.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://sawyerseattle.com/
Phone number
(206) 420-7225
Private party facilities
We are pleased to offer our all-seasons patio for your next private event. Located off the main-dining room, this area is the perfect space for your next anniversary, corporate dinner, or group outing. For availability and reservations, please contact us at events@sawyerseattle.com.

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This restaurant now offers Takeout

Sawyer

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

Additional information

The Best Restaurants in Seattle

Pork Belly Steam Buns

Wood-Grilled Artichokes

House Salad

Savory

Pork Belly Steam Buns$10.00

Potato Piroshky Pull-Apart$8.00

Foie Gras Mousse$16.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$11.00

Grilled Carrots$12.00

Spinach Dip$15.00

Wood-Grilled Artichokes$14.00

Spicy Tuna Crudo$14.00

House Salad$18.00

Lamb Meatballs$20.00

Katsu Sando$18.00

Grilled Sirloin$38.00

Fried Butter Chicken$36.00

Sweet

Dilly Bar$6.00

S'More Choco Tacos$9.00

Cuatro Leches Cake$9.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

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Does Sawyer offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is Sawyer currently accepting reservations?

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Order delivery or takeout

Other options

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