"Ballard’s laidback fishing village vibes have faded over the years, but Olaf’s preserves the old school, no bull, neighborhood bar feeling as if it were under glass — or the clear plastic of one of the many pinball consoles in the bar. Nothing here is fancy, but everything is just right: the tater tots and French dip sandwich on the food menu, the attentive but never effusive service, and the simple, strong cocktails." - Vox Creative