11891 Tue Aug 19 22:21:09 -0700 2003 5 4 Pacific Northwest 0 19635 Other than Matt's in the Market, what are some good lunch places to chow at from downtown Seattle out towards Archie McPhee's (in Ballard)? Tue Aug 19 22:21:09 -0700 2003 0 rodude 1 19642 Hale's Brewery and Pub has good food and beer. Its located in between Fremont and Ballard on Leary Way. Link: http://www.halesales.com/pub.htm Wed Aug 20 11:24:22 -0700 2003 19635 0 tighe 2 19644 Yes to Hale's. Very good pub chow and ales. A big surprise to me was that the fish special I ate there was prepared more expertly than I have experienced in any of Seattle's fish houses. It might have been a fluke, but it's going to get another try from me... At Fisherman's Terminal, try Chinook's http://www.criticsatlarge.com/USA/WA/Seattle/Chinook's.htm, 283-HOOK. On the surface, Chinooks is just another predictable American Factory Restaurant, though it is managed by Anthony’s Hmeport, a locally respected seafood restaurant chain. It is situated at a working marina where the Seattle fishing fleet is moored. You can eat quite a good meal there and watch the boats. Before Chinooks was built, quite recently, there was a ramshackle eatery there where the fishers would eat. There is a rumor that the Port of Seattle, which owns the property, placed a requirement in the lease that a certain number of menu items be priced so as to be within the budget of a fisher. Mostly, it’s what you might expect from a moderately priced place (Copper River King Salmon $24.50, etc), but there are a few choice items tucked away on the menu. For 15 bucks, you can dine on Dungeness Crab Gumbo (great, if you like Dungeness crab - and who doesn’t?), Spinach Salad (definitely the bargain of the town), and a surprising Pasta Primavera, full of seasonal veggies, and very nice. Of course, you will probably want to have a pint or two of local micobrews and one of their FABULOUS seasonal desserts (get the seasonal “Slump”), and probably not get away for less than $30, but it remains a personal favorite of this local boy. Madam K's is worth a shot, as is Chile's Paste, in Freemont, for good Thai. If you're in the neighborhood early, Cafe Besalu, for pastry!! eric Wed Aug 20 15:38:47 -0700 2003 19642 0 mr.nelso 3 19647 One excellent place that's almost exactly halfway between downtown and Ballard is Ponti Seafood Grill, near the south side of the Fremont Bridge. It's a bit upscale, but they have well-priced lunch deals and outdoor seating with a great view. Ponti has been around for long enough that it doesn't get much buzz, but it's consistently wonderful. Wed Aug 20 20:28:19 -0700 2003 19644 0 Bruce Burger 3 19652 i'm pretty sure madame k's isn't open for lunch.... Fri Aug 22 15:53:45 -0700 2003 19644 0 jlbs 1 19656 The Other Coast Cafe in Ballard has great deli sandwiches. For example, the Other Coaster: turkey or Roast Beef, 3-Layer Rye, Russian Dressing, Coleslaw and Swiss. They are reasonably priced in that the sandwiches are large. Sat Aug 23 17:05:52 -0700 2003 19635 0 Sky