Olaf's – American
Olaf's serves as a spirited neighborhood sanctuary where the nostalgic aroma of golden-fried tater tots and warm, buttery pretzels invites guests to settle in and stay a while. The kitchen elevates classic comfort into an art form, offering everything from the satisfying snap of a King Dog to zesty, sauce-slicked wings that pair perfectly with the lively, unpretentious energy of the room.
6301 24th Avenue Northwest, Seattle 98107 https://olafsballard.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its perfectly crispy main courses, guests praise the kitchen’s clear pride in preparation and attention to texture. Reviewers highlight the welcoming and pleasant atmosphere, noting that the friendly, timely service ensures a consistently enjoyable visit.
Menu
Appetizers
- Tater Tots - $6: perfectly seasoned potato puffs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soft Pretzel - $9.5: served hot with a cup of house made cheesy beer sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $9: corn tortilla chips topped with a blend of cheddar and jack cheese, fresh pico de gallo, sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn Dogs - $9: three hand-dipped Hempler’s beef dogs or Veggie Frankfurters in a cilantro-jalapeño batter, served with Sriracha mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Wings - $13: 6 wings fried crispy with celery & carrot stix plus your choice of sauces: Blue, Ranch, Buffalo, Coach's or BBQ Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Wedge - $9: iceberg lettuce topped with diced Daily’s bacon, fresh tomato and house made blue cheese dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $9: Romaine lettuce with house made dressing, topped with parmesan and a lemon wedge Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Dollar Fifty Tacos - $1.5: Hard corn tortillas filled with beef taco meat, lettuce, mixed shredded cheese and pico de gallo. Minimum of 3. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cheese - $9: Your choice of cheese on Grand Central rye bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- King Dog - $10: a grilled Hempler's beef dog or Veggie Frankfurter on a Grand Central Bakery bun topped with Stadium Mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheesesteak - $16: Chopped ribeye and caramelized onions covered in gooey white American cheese on a Larsen's Bakery roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Reuben - $16: Better Meat Co. corned beef served with sauerkraut and house made 1000 island dressing with melted Swiss cheese on Grand Central Bakery rye Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Dip - $16: beef, Swiss cheese, caramelized onions & horseradish cream sauce on a Larsen's Po Boy Roll, served with Au Jus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Olaf's Burger - $16: 1/3 pound Better Meat Co. Burger or Veggie patty with shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, red onion, and Sriracha mayo on a Grand Central Bakery bun topped with a house made pickle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Firecracker Chicken Sandwich - $16: buttermilk fried chicken, pepper jack cheese, pickled jalapeño, tomato, shaved red onion, lettuce, Sriracha mayo Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patty Melt - $16: 1/3 pound Better Meat Co. Beef patty or Veggie patty with caramelized onions & American cheese on Grand Central rye bread Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- French Fries - $6: fried and seasoned to perfection Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Tots or Salad - $4: Add-on for main dishes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Firestone Walker PIVO Pilsner - $9: Paso Robles, CA - 5.0% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Samuel Smith BBA Chocolate Stout - $10: Tadcaster, UK - 6.5% Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- Bale Breaker Chill Factor Frozen FH IPA - $10: Yakima, WA - 6.9% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Ravenna Short Days, Long Nights Winter Ale - $9: Seattle, WA - 7.0% Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Anheuser-Busch Michelob Ultra - $9: St. Louis, MO - 4.2% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Threshold Neptune Baltic Porter - $9: Portland, OR - 7.5% Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Georgetown 18 LB. Porter - $10: Seattle, WA - 10.3% Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Double Mountain Fa La La La La Winter Ale - $9: Hood River, OR - 7.6% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Reuben's Robust Porter - $9: Ballard, WA - 5.9%
- Single Hill Overstory Peated Reserve Imperial Stout - $12: Yakima, WA - 13.3% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Bizarre Cities In Dust Pale Ale - $9: Seattle, WA - 5.1% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
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