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Our food is designed for sampling. Share with your friends or make a meal by combining several of our tasting plates. The BalMar supports sustainable wild seafood, local organic produce growers and features small ranch organic meats.

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They're mostly hip, artisanal, busy little bites—a lot of fun…

— Seattle Post-Intelligencer



STARTERS AND SALADS

The Salad Trio
Three tasty and fresh salads prepared in-house
7

Mediterranean Plate
Hummus, Baba Ganoush, Couscous salad, Kalamata olives, cucumber and tomato slices and Pita bread
8.5

Cheese Plate
Artisan cheeses and seasonal fruit, served with White Truffle oil honey and a side of Tall Grass Bakery bread
11

Caprese
Fresh sliced Roma tomatoes sandwiched between slices of fresh Mozzarella and dressed with a balsamic reduction, basil chiffanade and roasted pistachios
8.5

BalMar Fries
Served with House-made Patrón Tequila fry sauce
5.5

Crispy Southwest Calamari
Spicy fried calamari with chipotle aioli and cilantro oil
7


Whole Leaf Caesar Salad
House-made Caesar dressing, herb croutons, shaved Reggiano cheese and fried capers
Add chicken $3, add calamari $4
8

Relish Tray
Selections of Prosciutto, Coppa and Salami from Zoe's Meats. Served with house-made pickled veggies
8.5

Mixed Green Salad
A hearty portion of fresh mixed greens with a red wine vinaigrette
6

Risotto Cakes
Three creamy herb cakes with balsamic reduction and Lingonberry sauce
7.5

Mixed-up, Nuts
Pecans, macadamias and pistachios, lightly sweetened and then spiced up just a touch
7

ENTREES

Grilled Lamb Sliders
Hearty lamb mix with garlic, shallots, mint, rolled oats and slightly stuffed with Feta cheese. Topped with grilled balsamic onions and served on Tall Grass dinner rolls and house-made sweet potato chips on the side. Try a single, or three at a time!
4.5/12

Bistro Steak and Fries
Flattened Hanger steak marinated in New Belgium 1554 with chili flakes and garlic. Served on a bed of mixed greens and a side of fries
12

Mahi Fillet
Rose'd in sage brown butter and served on a bed of mixed greens with a red wine vinaigrette dressing
10

BalMar Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Comte cheese with grilled balsamic red onions on Tall Grass Bakers Street sourdough and served on a bed of mixed greens with a red wine vinaigrette
8.5

Rosemary Scallops
Four ounces of sea scallops smoked in rosemary and apple wood, then seared until golden brown. Served with a hearty drizzle of balsamic reduction
11

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Sweets

Lavender Brownie
House-made dark chocolate and Lavender brownie, frosted with Mascarpone and chocolate, finished with a drizzle of a port and choclate reduction. Yum!
8

Fruit Crisp
Seasonal fruit combinations baked into a sweet and tart crisp like Grandma used to make
8




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Open 5pm-2am daily. 5449 Ballard Ave NW Seattle, WA 98107. 206.297.0500. lounge@thebalmar.com