The Ballard Inn
Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Cuisines
Creole, West African, Low Country
- Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Phone number
(800) 638-2466
- Website
- Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Smart Casual
- Executive chef
Nikolas Ramirez
- Catering
We can prepare private dinners for events. Please call 805.688.7770 for more information.
- Private party facilities
The Restaurant at Ballard Inn is available for private events. Please call 805.688.7770 for more information.
- Neighborhood
Santa Ynez Valley
- Cross street
Alamo Pintado Rd.
- Parking details
Free parking in the rear.
- Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Popular dishes
Menu
Gathering Table At the Ballard. $20 Corkage Fee Per 750ml Bottle
Main
Warm Bread Basket$3.00
Herb Butter & Garlic Butter
Caesar Salad$16.00
Avocado, Garlic Crouton
Apple Salad$16.00
Honey mustard dressing, Frisee lettuce, Bacon bits, Pomegranate
Burrata Salad$18.00
Figs, Mixed greens, Bacon, Peanuts, Sherry Vinaigrette
Tuna Tartare$21.00
Avocado, cilantro salad, Spicy soy vinaigrette
Potato Gratin$12.00
Yukon Gold Potato, Thyme, Gruyere Cheese
Duck Confit Risotto$18.00
Parmesan cheese, Chives
Pan Seared Loup de Mer$30.00
Celery root puree, spinach, Brown butter caper sauce
Roasted Chicken$23.00
Sautéed bell pepper, red pepper coulis
Pan Seared Scallops$50.00
Spigarello, and Maitake Mushrooms, Truffle sauce
Roasted Duck Breast$32.00
Leeks, Confit Potatoes
Wagyu Coulotte Steak$45.00
Australian AA 8-9, Sautéed Broccolini, Oyster Mushroom, Pearl Onion Demi-glace
Roasted Lamb Chops$35.00
Parmesan Polenta, Thyme Demi
What 1,036 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
- 4.6Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.4Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
California Central Coast
Fit for Foodies
California Central Coast
Healthy
Santa Ynez Valley
Best Overall
Santa Ynez Valley
Best Food
Santa Ynez Valley
Best Ambiance
Santa Ynez Valley
Best Value
Santa Ynez Valley
Fit for Foodies
Santa Ynez Valley
Healthy
Santa Ynez Valley
Neighborhood Gem
Santa Ynez Valley
Outdoor Dining
Santa Ynez Valley
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected
FAQs
The Ballard Inn is rated 4.6 stars by 1036 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
2436 Baseline Ave. Ballard, CA 93463
Additional information
- Cross street
Alamo Pintado Rd.
- Neighborhood
Santa Ynez Valley
- Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Cuisines
Creole, West African, Low Country
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Dress code
Smart Casual
- Parking details
Free parking in the rear.
- Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
- Executive chef
Nikolas Ramirez
- Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number
(800) 638-2466
- Catering
We can prepare private dinners for events. Please call 805.688.7770 for more information.
- Private party facilities
The Restaurant at Ballard Inn is available for private events. Please call 805.688.7770 for more information.