"One longtime Ballard mainstay is officially on the market. The Lockspot Cafe, a divey seafood-focused tavern that dates back almost 100 years, is on the hunt for new ownership. Over its time near the Ballard Locks, the divey destination has been known as a reliable place to get great fish and chips, and gained some acclaim after it appeared on the popular Discovery Channel show the “Deadliest Catch” as a sea captain favorite (it’s also hosted local luminaries, such as Seahawks coach Pete Carroll). After working at the cafe for more than two decades, current owner Pam Hanson is ready to turn over the reins, passing along the lease to new stewards whom she hopes will have a respect for its history." - Gabe Guarente
