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Hi-Life

4.2 (341)
$30 and under
American
5425 Russell Avenue, Seattle, WA 98107

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Kid-friendly
Located in Ballard's historic Firehouse No. 18 built in 1911, the Hi-Life serves up a quarterly rotating American Grill menu that features the best of the four seasons here in the Pacific Northwest. With an emphasis on seasonal ingredients and brick oven, our line turns out tasty, full-flavored foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner each and every day.



We have a bountiful, Northwest wine list with over 16 different wines by the glass, as well as a spirited bar with seasonally changing cocktails and 8 local brews on tap.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast: Daily: 8:30am - 3:00pm Lunch: Daily: 11:00am - 3:00pm Limited Lunch Menu, Daily: 3-5pm Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm Happy Hour: Tuesday: 3pm - Close Daily: 3pm - 6:30pm Late night menu: Daily: 10:00pm - 12:00am
  • Phone number
    (206) 784-7272
  • Website
    http://www.chowfoods.com/hi-life
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Anthony Hubbard
  • Private party facilities
    The Hi-Life has a private dining room available for adults only. We can host a combination cocktail party and sit-down dinner for up to 40 with your own private bartender.
  • Location
    5425 Russell Avenue, Seattle, WA 98107
  • Neighborhood
    Ballard
  • Cross street
    Market Street
  • Parking details
    The surrounding streets have a combination of 1-2 hour parking and metered parking.
  • Public transit
    The #18 bus runs from Market Street & Leary to downtown Seattle. The stop located on Market also offers transfer service to the #17, #44, and #46 lines. The #15 bus runs down 15th with a stop at the Market Street intersection.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 341 people are saying

Hi-Life reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2
4.2 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 1.7Value

Noise • Energetic

341 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    1.0

    Dined on August 8, 2018

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Both adults separately arrived at the same conclusion- food was awful during Tuesday’s happy hour. We had the pepperoni pizza and steak tacos.

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  2. GlennH

    Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 31, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is great Ballard eatery. the menu has good variety. A go to choice.

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  3. lisaL VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington26 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on July 30, 2018

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We did not feel the food and service was worth the price. We had to keep asking for coffee refills in a nearly empty restaurant. Overpriced for average food.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio1 review

    2.0

    Dined on July 29, 2018

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    They did not have 9 of 12 items I asked for from their menu. And some of these were their main dishes. Very bad

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  5. AlexisC

    Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 29, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Hi Life, as a family, for dinner. There is always something for everyone including vegetarians, kids and adults with special diets. I love that the kids menu has non-standard options. I especially love that the menu is seasonally driven as well. We choose Hi Life over and over and continue to be satisfied. I don't love it as much for lunch since the menu is more restricted but dinner is stellar.

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  6. Kinta

    Seattle / Eastern Washington13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 27, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here for a beer and a bite to eat after visiting the Nordic Museum. The service was outstanding, great beer choices with casual and comfortable seating in the bar/outside area. We ordered a variety of items off of the HH menu. HH food was fine, but nothing to rave about. I'd come back for the great service and atmosphere.

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  7. SeattleSerious12

    Seattle / Eastern Washington30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 23, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Going to Hi-Life is the same as seeing a good friend. The food isn't always the best, but it is reliably OK. However, the Sunday night chicken and biscuits was a surprise. The chicken was just fried and delicious. And the biscuits tasted homemade. Very nice indeed. The juice and sugar cookies for the kids is always a big hit. I do recommend Hi-Life for Sunday evenings and casual get togethers other nights.

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  8. Makismom VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 17, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yum! Went for breakfast early on a weekday and it was not crowded at all and, more importantly, totally delicious! The summer berry French toast was ridiculously huge and yummy! Hubby had the Migas and said it was excellent. Daughter had a waffle and she said it was perfect. And super crispy bacon upon request! Yay! Food was great, nice laid back atmosphere and service was excellent. Server was friendly, helpful and attentive. Thanks for keeping the coffee coming! Great spot!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 16, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Friendly and helpful. Incredible little gems salad. Good skirt steak. Peach cobbler wasn’t really a cobbler and had too much oatmeal. Only miss.

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  10. NathanS

    Seattle / Eastern Washington11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 9, 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We had to wait to be seated even though the restaurant was not that busy, seating hostess seemed too busy doing other tasks. Service was OK, could have been better had they had more staff.

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FAQs

Hi-Life offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 784-7272.

Hi-Life is rated 4.2 stars by 341 OpenTable diners.

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Seattle / Eastern Washington
  4. Seattle
  5. Ballard

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Google Map for Hi-Life

5425 Russell Avenue, Seattle, WA 98107

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Market Street
  • Neighborhood
    Ballard
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast: Daily: 8:30am - 3:00pm Lunch: Daily: 11:00am - 3:00pm Limited Lunch Menu, Daily: 3-5pm Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm Happy Hour: Tuesday: 3pm - Close Daily: 3pm - 6:30pm Late night menu: Daily: 10:00pm - 12:00am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    The surrounding streets have a combination of 1-2 hour parking and metered parking.
  • Public transit
    The #18 bus runs from Market Street & Leary to downtown Seattle. The stop located on Market also offers transfer service to the #17, #44, and #46 lines. The #15 bus runs down 15th with a stop at the Market Street intersection.
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Anthony Hubbard
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.chowfoods.com/hi-life
  • Phone number
    (206) 784-7272
  • Private party facilities
    The Hi-Life has a private dining room available for adults only. We can host a combination cocktail party and sit-down dinner for up to 40 with your own private bartender.
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