"On really hot days, the preferred place to sit at Ballard’s seafood mainstay is inside the cool dining room rather than the covered patio (though you'll need to get there early to avoid a wait). Pair your trip with a hungry stomach, a friend or two who may need a win, and a glass of fizzy sparkling rosé. Next, all that’s left to do is close your eyes and point to any dish on their menu of small plates. Oysters, crudo, clams, fresh rye alongside whipped butter with the consistency of marshmallow fluff—it’s all going to be stellar." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley, gabe guarente