Mike's Chili Parlor
Ballard, Seattle
Bar in Seattle, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Mike's Chili Parlor is worth choosing when the night calls for old-Seattle dive-bar energy, chili, beer, zero polish. The smart order stays close to the house specialty, whether by the bowl or over fries, a hot dog, spaghetti, or a burger; skip it for wine, cocktails, outdoor seating, or a date-night room.
About Mike's Chili Parlor
Mike's Chili Parlor is a casual Seattle venue with a price point of about $15 per person.
Its clearest confirmed recognition is a 2026 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Featured Bar mention. That gives the venue a recognizable media hook, but the rest of the visit should be planned around the basics that are actually verified: Seattle location, casual dress, a modest per-person price.
Go for a casual, low-cost Seattle stop
Mike's Chili Parlor is best understood as a casual choice rather than a polished occasion restaurant. At about $15 per person, it fits a direct night out where price and informality matter more than ceremony. If the night calls for a broader dining search, use our full Seattle restaurants guide instead. If the night is more bar-focused, our full Seattle bars guide may be more useful.
Treat this as a thin-data listing: the confirmed appeal is its casual Seattle positioning, accessible price point, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Featured Bar recognition.
Set expectations around what is confirmed
The dress code is casual, which makes Mike's Chili Parlor a better fit for an easygoing outing than for a formal meal.
For groups, the practical advice is to keep the plan simple and confirm any important needs directly before going. For a broader night out in the city, use our full Seattle experiences guide; for visitors building a full trip, our full Seattle hotels guide and our full Seattle restaurants guide are cleaner planning tools.
Who should actually choose it
Choose Mike's Chili Parlor when the priority is a casual Seattle venue at about $15 per person with a recognizable Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Featured Bar mention.
Planning details
- Location
- 1447 N.W. Ballard Way
- Website
- facebook.com/MikesChiliParlor
- Phone
- 206-782-2808
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the crowd like at Mike's Chili Parlor?
The details point to a casual Seattle venue with an estimated price of about $15 per person. Specific crowd details are not confirmed here, so expect only that the setting is informal rather than dressy.
Do I need a reservation at Mike's Chili Parlor?
Does Mike's Chili Parlor have outdoor seating?
Is Mike's Chili Parlor good for a date?
It can make sense for a low-key Seattle outing if both people want something casual.
Is Mike's Chili Parlor worth the prices?
At about $15 per person, Mike's Chili Parlor is positioned as an inexpensive casual option in Seattle. Whether it is worth it depends on whether that simple, low-cost setup is what you want.
Is the food good at Mike's Chili Parlor?
The venue has a verified 2026 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Featured Bar mention, but specific dishes and menu details are not confirmed here. If a particular item matters, check directly before visiting.
