Kahlo & Loyal

Elevated dining experience at an affordable price 🥹. Highly recommend! Food: their price in Ballard in 2025 is noticeably below the market, and I am so grateful! I haven't had $2 oyster in a restaurant for a long time, and they even come with thoughtfully designed dressing and toppings! We got the tapas set, the chef gave a little presentation about each dish, it's so cool that they forage all their ingredients locally and change the menu weekly. The calamari was so so good, I was blown away 🤯❤️‍🔥👏, I can't wait to come back and try their new creations! Services: the owner is so friendly and everyone was so nice to us. They gave us free snacks and tea, and it was cool the chef came out and talked with us. It's a cute spot for a data night or hanging with a couple of friends. They don't have reservations because they want to keep access to people in the neighborhood first🙌 Go check them out if you are around! Great food offered by the best people 🙏

A must-try new spot in Ballard with an elevated (and rotating) tapas menu at a reasonable price. For finger food, they provide a yummy mix of crunchy lentils. For meals, I recommend trying the full tapas experience; every plate was a winner. My personal favorites were the fish and chips, which had a creamy sauce for dipping, and the risotto, which had the perfect consistency with some extra crunch from the bread crumbs. Moreover, the atmosphere of Kahlo & Loyal shows a real attention to detail. Each room has its own character, whether it's the upstairs lounge where you can watch old films on the projector, or the downstairs bar area that is adorned with trinkets and stained glass. The whole space is covered in a unique combination of South Asian and Mexican artwork, including (appropriately) some pieces of Frida Kahlo herself. There is also a subtle cat theme that pulls it all together. You can often find the owner, Sheldon, grilling some tasty-looking chicken right outside the restaurant. He is a warm and welcoming guy who seems genuinely invested in making sure his customers have a good time. We'll be back soon!

rotating menu, the risotto was amazing and so was the dessert. sweet ambiance and the food was healthy! will definitely come here again to try out more!

This was me and my partners last meal of our vacation before we left Seattle and it did not disappoint. Each dish was put together so thoughtfully and every element was intentional. We enjoyed all the dishes we got. The staff were very friendly and quick as well. We didn't wait at all to be seated on a Saturday evening and food came quickly. Their timing for bringing the dishes out was great also. If we ever visit Seattle again, we will definitely come again!

The food here is AMAZING! We went during happy hour and got the tapas plate which came with one of each of the menu items and I couldn’t even pick a favorite. Everything was my favorite! It was happy hour so it came with a free dessert. We also got oysters which were $2 each, a very reasonable price for the area. The meal was filling but we didn’t feel overly stuffed when we left. The atmosphere and service are both welcoming and chill. The food was on the level of a fine dining restaurant but with the price tag of a more casual eatery. I highly recommend this place. The ingredients are locally sourced, so it’s a great place to bring out of town guests to give them a taste of the region as well!

This spot hits all the marks. The food tapas-style is creative, cooked with real skill, and changes often enough to keep things interesting. Every plate comes out looking like something you’d see in a magazine, but it’s not just for show it tastes even better. The space has a cool, artsy vibe without trying too hard, and the art on the walls is just as thoughtful as what comes out of the kitchen. Best of all? The staff. They’re friendly, easy to talk to, and make you feel welcome the second you walk in. No ego, just great people doing things the right way.

Had a delicious dinner and drinks here with my brother and dad while they were in town; we were in the mood for tapas and this place came up at the top of search results. Great food, with perfect portion sizes, and I love the concept of new menus on a regular basis: I'll be back to see that they come up with next!

We just returned from dinner at Kahlo & Loyal. There were 6 of us and we were very very impressed. The menu was creative and scrumptious and so much fun to share with friends. The staff was professional, so friendly and engaging. Ballard is really fortunate to have this restaurant open here.

Great tapas. Excellent service. The drinks were delicious and came out in layers for excellent presentation. Every dish we tried was amazing! It was great to hear that there is a huge emphasis on local items being sourced for the dishes. Fun place to go to have a good time with friends!

If you're looking for a restaurant that will completely surprise and delight your palate, THIS IS THE PLACE! The service was warm and knowledgeable about their menu - which makes sense, because the food here is nothing short of extraordinary. The cuisine is international fusion at its best- bold, inventive and absolutely bursting with flavor. Every dish felt like an adventure with ingredients I would have never thought to combine, but somehow they came together in the perfect harmony. It's the kind of food that makes you pause after every bite just to appreciate how clever and delicious it is.

Had some of the best salmon we've ever tasted here (which is saying something in the PNW!): grilled with asparagus and topped with champagne veloute. We actually asked for spoons to be able to get every drop of the veloute. Friendly staff, eclectic decor, and great drinks make this a welcome addition to the neighborhood.

The moment you walk into this cute little spot, the decor immediately catches your eye..charming, cozy, and thoughtfully put together. There's a small bar that adds to the intimate vibe, perfect for a casual night out or a cozy date night. The risotto? Absolutely amazing. But honestly, I'd recommend going for the full food board so you can sample a bit of everything, they truly put care into every dish. The owner gave us a tour and was pretty cool that each piece of art has a little story. Also, ask about the Ms Rita mural on the wall. What a touching story!! I'll let the owner tell you! He definitely put a lot of care into this place. While the menu might look small at first glance, don't let that fool you. It rotates regularly, which keeps things exciting and fresh, especially for locals who want something new each visit. A gem of a place that's definitely worth checking out!

The owner is fighting people that disagree with him in a very rude manner. The food was okay... I don't know why he would act this way and alienate his audience

Wow what an impression this restaurant made. This week's rotation was calamari, salmon, fried zucchini, and mussels. Each dish was perfectly balanced and I mean perfect. Salt acidity spicy sweet. The chefs know what they are doing. I literally already want to go back. We also enjoyed the $2 oysters. They were amazing and had toppings. The restaurant is beautiful on the inside and has 3 types of seating arrangements. Lower seating similar to typical dining seating. Upper level seating which has bar seats. Finally there is a darker room for true "date night vibe." The menu is also very reasonably priced and street parking is abundant. I could see myself as a regular at this restaurant since the staff is so welcoming and the menu changes every week.

A group of us ate at Khalo and Loyal tonight and it was great!! The restaurant is located in Ballard on the corner of 17th Northwest and Northwest 56th. Delicious and very creative food with wonderful service!! Highly recommend and we will definitely be back soon!!!