Restaurant in Seattle, United States
San Fermo
100Pearl PointsBallard dinner
About San Fermo
San Fermo is worth considering for a quieter Ballard dinner where conversation and room feel matter more than awards or chef-name chasing. It is a better fit for dates and small celebrations than large groups, with Stoneburner and The Ballard Cut as the main nearby cross-shops depending on whether dinner or drinks are driving the night.
San Fermo in Seattle is best described from the verified planning details available: it is open every day from 5–10 PM and lists a smart casual dress code. Beyond those basics, this guide avoids assuming a cuisine, price point, menu format, chef, awards, or service style that is not verified here.
A Seattle dinner plan with simple verified details
The clearest planning fact is the nightly 5–10 PM schedule. That makes San Fermo an evening option rather than a lunch plan, with the same listed hours Monday through Sunday.
The dress code is smart casual. If you are planning around San Fermo, use that as the main style cue and confirm any menu, reservation, accessibility, or service details directly with the venue before you go.
Who should consider it, who should cross-shop
Consider San Fermo when the listed evening hours and smart casual dress code fit the kind of Seattle dinner you want. For a broader city search, use Our full Seattle restaurants guide; for a full night out, pair that with Our full Seattle bars guide or Our full Seattle hotels guide.
For comparison, consider Moshi Moshi Sushi, La Carta De Oaxaca, The Ballard Cut, Stoneburner, or India Bistro depending on what kind of dining plan you are building. San Fermo is the option here with verified nightly 5–10 PM hours and a smart casual dress code.
For planning beyond San Fermo, Seattle coverage can also help you compare other restaurants, bars, hotels, experiences across the city.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is San Fermo good for a special occasion?
San Fermo may fit an evening plan if its nightly 5–10 PM hours and smart casual dress code match what you want. Specific occasion fit, room style, menu details, pricing are not verified here, so confirm directly with the venue before making plans.
What should I order at San Fermo?
A specific menu is not verified here, so this guide cannot recommend particular dishes. Check San Fermo's current menu or contact the restaurant before visiting.
Is lunch or dinner better at San Fermo?
Dinner is the verified time frame: San Fermo is listed as open 5–10 PM every day. No lunch hours are verified here.
Is San Fermo good for solo dining?
Solo-dining fit is not verified here. If you are planning to visit alone, confirm the current seating and reservation situation directly with San Fermo.
What should a first-timer know about San Fermo?
San Fermo is in Seattle, is listed as open daily from 5–10 PM, has a smart casual dress code. Other specifics, including menu, price, service details, are not verified here.
What are alternatives to San Fermo?
Other options to compare include The Ballard Cut, Stoneburner, La Carta De Oaxaca, Moshi Moshi Sushi, India Bistro. Use current hours, menus, reservation details to decide which one best fits your plan.
Location
5341 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
Seattle, United States
Compare San Fermo
| Venue | Location |
|---|---|
| San Fermo | Seattle |
| Moshi Moshi Sushi | Seattle |
| La Carta De Oaxaca | Seattle |
| The Ballard Cut | Seattle |
| Stoneburner | Seattle |
| India Bistro | Seattle |
How San Fermo Seattle compares with similar nearby venues.
Where to go if this is not the fit
For another Ballard dinner with occasion energy, cross-shop Stoneburner. If the plan is more drink-led than dinner-led, The Ballard Cut is the better backup.
How it compares in Ballard
Against Moshi Moshi Sushi and La Carta De Oaxaca, San Fermo is the better choice when the occasion calls for a quieter room and a more date-oriented dinner. Moshi Moshi Sushi wins when the craving is specifically sushi; La Carta De Oaxaca is the stronger move for a casual group meal with more energy.
The Ballard Cut is the clearer pick when cocktails or whiskey are the reason for going out, while Stoneburner is the closest dinner competitor for ambiance and occasion use. If value and an easy neighborhood meal matter more than mood, India Bistro is the practical alternative.
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