Ba Bar Capitol Hill brings the bold flavor, energy, and warmth of Vietnamese dining to the heart of Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, offering a destination where guests can enjoy far more than a meal.
This is a place built for people who want food that feels fresh, satisfying, and thoughtfully prepared, whether they are stopping in for a relaxed brunch, a dependable lunch, or a dinner that feels a little more special.
With a menu that balances comforting classics, healthier choices, and dishes that celebrate Vietnamese culinary tradition, the restaurant has become a trusted favorite for locals and visitors alike. Its strong 4.40-star rating from 2,505 reviews speaks to a consistent experience marked by quality food, attentive hospitality, and a welcoming atmosphere that keeps people coming back.
What makes Ba Bar Capitol Hill especially appealing is how effortlessly it adapts to different routines, occasions, and preferences. Guests can dine in, enjoy outdoor seating, order takeaway, arrange delivery, use kerbside pickup, or take advantage of on-site service, making it easy to enjoy great Vietnamese cuisine in the way that works best for them.
The restaurant is also known for fast service and a polished drinks program, featuring excellent cocktails, great coffee, a strong tea selection, a respected beer list, and a thoughtful wine list.
Whether you are meeting friends for drinks, settling in for a casual solo meal, or planning a lively night out, the setting is designed to feel comfortable, stylish, and easy to enjoy.
Counter service, table service, a bar on site, Wi‑Fi, and free Wi‑Fi all add to the sense of convenience, while the casual, cozy, and trendy atmosphere gives the space a lively charm that suits everything from brunch to a relaxed evening gathering.
Ba Bar Capitol Hill is also a thoughtful choice for celebrations, catering, and special moments, with beautifully prepared cakes and sweet treats that make it especially appealing for weddings and meaningful events. Accessibility is clearly a priority, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating, toilet, and car park, helping create a more inclusive experience for every guest.
Additional conveniences such as gender-neutral toilets, clean restroom facilities, accepted reservations, and payment options including credit and debit cards make each visit smooth and stress-free.
Located at 550 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, and reachable at +1 206-328-2030, Ba Bar Capitol Hill stands out as a vibrant Seattle destination for Vietnamese food, drinks, dessert, and dependable service.
With brunch, lunch, dinner, catering, dessert, and flexible dining options all under one roof, it offers the kind of quality and peace of mind that turns a simple outing into a memorable experience.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Ba Bar Capitol Hill
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Northwest Tofu, spinach, mung bean, mushroom, crispy shallot, soy vinaigrette.
Marinated white prawns, cucumber, pineapple, dried shrimp, shallot, pickled daikon, pickled carrot, peanut, red onion, banana flower, herbs, fried shallot.
Tamarind glazed white prawns, chinese donut & garlic butter.
Steamed draper valley farm chicken, turmeric rice, rau răm, mint, lime leaf, yellow onion, fried garlic, ginger nước chấm, side of chicken broth.
Asian Eggplant, chao sauce, green onion oil, fresh mint.
Cabbage, steamed chicken, rau thơm, banana blossom, peanut, crispy shallot, nước chấm vinaigrette.
Chicken wings, caramel sauce, rice vinegar, nước chấm, roasted garlic, chili.
Carlton Farm Pork, white prawns, mushroom, fresh mint, lettuce, pickle, nước chấm.
Chicken wings, caramel sauce, rice vinegar, nước chấm, roasted garlic, chili.
Tamarind glazed prawns, Chinese Donut, Garlic Butter.
Northwest Tofu, spinach, mung bean, mushroom, crispy shallot, soy vinaigrette.
Eggplant, Chao sauce, green onion oil, fresh mint
Cabbage, steamed chicken, rau thơm, banana blossom, peanut, crispy shallot, nước chấm vinaigrette.
Marinated prawns, cucumber, pineapple, dried shrimp, shallot, pickled daikon, pickled carrot, peanut, red onion, banana flower, herbs, fried shallot.
Carlton Farm Pork, prawns, mushroom, fresh mint, lettuce, pickle, nước chấm.
Coconut Creme-toasted coconut flake vegan chocolate chip. - Gluten Free
Coconut Condensed Milk, Cafe Du Monde
Gluten Free
Eggplant, organic tofu, shiitake mushroom, bamboo shoot, chao & soy glaze, green onion, broken rice, cucumber, radish.
House made pork sausage, prawns, mung bean noodle, ngò gai, cilantro, cucumber, chili, red onion, dried shrimp, fried shallot, roasted peanuts.
House made pork sausage, prawns, mung bean noodle, ngò gai, cilantro, cucumber, chili, red onion, dried shrimp, fried shallot, roasted peanuts.
Eggplant, organic tofu, shiitake mushroom, bamboo shoot, chao & soy glaze, green onion, broken rice, cucumber, radish.
Tamarind, tomato, rice noodle, tofu puffs, lemongrass tofu, roasted vegetables, green onion, bean sprout.
Housemade kimchi, brown rice, plant based sausage, fried & roasted garlic, toasted sesame seeds, tamari, cucumber, Just Egg, green onion.
Roasted sweet potato, quinoa, lemongrass tofu, Ba Bar Green Sauce, red onion, sesame seed, sweet potato, green onion, baked chickpeas.
Green Papaya Salad, tamarind nước chấm, baked organic lemongrass tofu, cherry tomato, mint, basil, grilled pineapple, red onion, pickled daikon & carrot, fried taro.
House made Red curry, coconut milk, sweet potato, tofu crackling, tofu puffs, organic lemongrass tofu cilantro, bean sprouts, green onion, fried shallots, rice noodles.
Housemade Thai style green curry with coconut milk. Roasted broccoli, baked tofu, roasted sweet potato, mustard greens, red bell pepper, basil. Served with a side of broken rice and fresh cucumber.
Fresh steamed rice crepe, fried shallot, house made chả quế, bean sprout, basil, cucumber, nước chấm.
Fresh steamed rice rolls, Carlton farms pork, wood ear mushroom, house made chả quế, northwest tofu, crispy imperial roll, bean sprout, basil, cucumber, roasted peanut, nước chấm.
Fresh steamed rice roll, shrimp, carrot, dried shrimp, bean sprout, chinese chive, nước chấm.
Deep Sea Red Crab meat, garlic, black pepper, parmesan, green onion, wheat noodle. *Contains gluten
Spinach tofu paper wrap, tofu medley, shiitakes, lettuce, fresh herbs, peanut, crispy shallot, vermicelli noodle and soy vinaigrette.
Grilled Draper Valley chicken thigh, crispy imperial roll (shrimp & pork), lettuce, fresh herbs, peanut, crispy shallot, vermicelli noodle and nước chấm.
Grilled Draper Valley chicken thigh, prawns, housemade pork & beef sausage, crispy imperial roll (shrimp & pork), lettuce, fresh herbs, peanut, crispy shallot, vermicelli noodle and nước chấm.
Grilled prawns, crispy imperial roll (shrimp & pork), lettuce, fresh herbs, peanut, crispy shallot, vermicelli noodle and nước chấm.
Washington coast rockfish, dill, shrimp sauce, turmeric, crispy imperial roll (shrimp & pork), lettuce, fresh herbs, peanut, crispy shallot, vermicelli noodle and nước chấm.
Sauteed St Helen Top Sirloin, lemongrass, chili oil, yellow onion, crispy imperial roll (shrimp & pork), lettuce, fresh herbs, peanut, crispy shallot, vermicelli noodle and nước chấm.
Prawns, chicken thigh, mung bean noodle, bean sprout, green onion, garlic, lemongrass, cilantro & lime.
prawns, crispy shrimp & pork imperial roll, served with vermicelli, lettuce, bean sprout, cucumber, pickles, fresh herbs, peanut, crispy shalllot, nuoc cham,
spinach tofu wrap, tofu medly, shiitakes, served with vermicelli, lettuce, bean sprout, cucumber, pickles, fresh herbs, peanut, crispy shalllot, soy sauce
Draper Valley chicken thigh, crispy shrimp & pork imperial roll, prawns, housemade pork & beef sausage, served with vermicelli, lettuce, bean sprout, cucumber, pickles, fresh herbs, peanut, crispy shalllot, nuoc cham,
Deep Sea Red Crab meat, garlic, white pepper, parmesan, green onion, wheat noodle.
Draper Valley chicken thigh, crispy shrimp & pork imperial roll, served with vermicelli, lettuce, bean sprout, cucumber, pickles, fresh herbs, peanut, crispy shalllot, nuoc cham,
washington coast rockfish, crispy imperial roll, cucumber, dill, roasted peanut, shrimp sauce, turmeric, served with vermicelli, lettuce, bean sprout, cucumber, pickles, fresh herbs, peanut, crispy shalllot, nuoc cham,
Prawns, chicken thigh, mung bean noodle, bean sprout, green onion, garlic, lemongrass, cilantro & lime.
Sauteed St Helen Top Sirloin, lemongrass, chili oil, yellow onion, crispy shrimp & pork imperial roll, served with vermicelli, lettuce, bean sprout, cucumber, pickles, fresh herbs, peanut, crispy shalllot, nuoc cham,
Roasted sweet potato-tomato-bean sprouts
Organic baby kale, quinoa, baked chick peas, fried shallots, Ba Bar Green nước mắm.
Roasted Beets, pickled daikon & carrot, red onion, basil, cherry tomato, grilled pineapple, tamarind dressing.
Seared Washington Coast rockfish, lemongrass, turmeric, cabbage salad, pandan rice. Served with side tomato tamarind soup.
Carlton Farm slow roasted pork belly, lemongrass, bird's eye chili, shrimp sauce, nước chấm, served with broken rice.
Carlton Farm slow roasted pork belly, lemongrass, bird's eye chili, shrimp sauce, nước chấm, served with bánh hỏi rice noodle.
Carlton Farm slow roasted pork belly, lemongrass, bird's eye chili, shrimp sauce, nước chấm, served with broken rice.
Carlton Farm slow roasted pork belly, lemongrass, bird's eye chili, shrimp sauce, nước chấm, served with bánh hỏi rice noodle.
Seared Washington Coast rockfish, lemongrass, turmeric, cabbage salad, pandan rice. Served with side tomato tamarind soup.
Steamed draper valley farm chicken, turmeric rice, rau răm, mint, lime leaf, yellow onion, fried garlic, ginger nước chấm, side of chicken broth.
Passionate pandan cake, coconut, passion fruit.
Soft-baked, buttery oatmeal cookie studded with diced dried mango - a fresh twist on an often-overlooked classic
Coconut Panna Cotta layered with Mango Gelee and Guava Gelee, topped with Pineapple Compote and Toasted Coconut Flakes
Housemade Macarons with different favors!
Pickled daikon & carrot, cucumber, jalapeño, cilantro, soyrizo, Maggi, toasted baguette. Served with a cup of BBG Tamarind Soup.
Pickled daikon & carrot, jalapeño, cucumber, cilantro, soy braised tofu, toasted baguette. Served with a cup of BBG Tamarind Soup.
Beef broth, rice noodle, St Helen's eye of round steak, fresh ginger, pickled bird's eye chili, cilantro, savory Chinese donut.
Spicy central Vietnamese soup, St Helen's beef brisket, pork belly, pork shank, pork sausage, banana blossom, shrimp sauce.
Chinese herbal chicken broth, ramen wheat noodle, Maple Leaf Farms duck leg confit, chives, bok choy, Chinese date, longan, shiitake, and bean sprouts.
Fresh rice noodle, grilled Draper Valley chicken, tamarind sauce, fish sauce, ginger, vinegar, bird's eye chili, roasted peanut, served with side Phở broth. *Contains gluten
Red wine braised beef shank, brisket, roasted tomato, green onion, ngò gai cilantro, bird’s eye chili, 5-spice.
Beef broth, rice noodle, local oxtail, St Helen's brisket, green onion, basil, and bean sprouts.
Beef broth, rice noodle, Draper Valley steamed chicken, soft-boiled egg, green onion, basil, and bean sprouts.
Beef broth, rice noodle, St Helen's beef brisket and eye of round steak, green onion, basil, and bean sprouts.
Vegetarian broth, rice noodle, mushroom, Northwest Tofu, tofu cracker, lily blossom, Chinese chives, and bean sprouts.
Red wine braised beef shank, brisket, roasted tomato, green onion, ngò gai cilantro, bird’s eye chili, 5-spice.
Beef broth, rice noodle, St Helen's eye of round steak, fresh ginger, pickled bird's eye chili, cilantro, savory Chinese donut.
Fresh rice noodle, grilled Draper Valley chicken, tamarind sauce, fish sauce, ginger, vinegar, bird's eye chili, roasted peanut, served with side Phở broth. *Contains gluten
Beef broth, rice noodle, Draper Valley steamed chicken, soft-boiled egg, green onion, basil, and bean sprouts.
Spicy central Vietnamese soup, St Helen's beef brisket, pork belly, pork shank, pork sausage, banana blossom, shrimp sauce.
Beef broth, rice noodle, St Helen's beef brisket and eye of round steak, green onion, basil, and bean sprouts.
Vegetarian broth, rice noodle, mushroom, Northwest Tofu, tofu cracker, lily blossom, Chinese chives, and bean sprouts.
Chinese herbal chicken broth, ramen wheat noodle, Maple Leaf Farms duck leg confit, chives, bok choy, Chinese date, longan, shiitake, and bean sprouts.
Beef broth, rice noodle, local oxtail, St Helen's beef brisket, green onion, basil, and bean sprouts.
A delicious, crisp, sparkling cola for the refreshment you want
Coca-Cola Original Taste—the refreshing, crisp taste you know and love
A delicious citrus taste that knows how to keep things cool
Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
Fresh in house squeezed orange juice.
Peach, lemograss ginger syrup, honey, orange juice, and black tea.
Pandan, coconut milk, pandan powder, and espresso. Served over ice.
Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
Hear from our valued guests
The pho bo sot vang is my new favorite dish in the city, with everything there is to love about a typical pho with the most tender and excellently prepared beef and an incredible depth of flavor. This is my new favorite restaurant in town. The drinks are also tasty and reasonably priced.
Loved the place! It was busy on a weekday night but we got seats. Service was fast and efficient as well. The food was hot and tasty. We had Tofu Pho, Duck Pho and the Spinach Tofu rolls. No complaints. Great ambience. Crowd was lively but we could still talk comfortably. There’s also plenty of street parking a block away to the west.
Very tasty food at decent price! The atmosphere and vibes are amazing! I ordered the vegetarian tofu with a bunch of modifications which they accommodated with a smile! Very happy with this place, came here on dec 31 around 11pm and both hosts were very warm and welcoming as well!
the chicken wings are so sweet and unique that we ordered another plate for the table. also the meat and beef pho was so deliciously flavored. First time here, now a forever favorite! ❤️
Were greeted and seated immediately. Fast friendly service, excellent food. Had the wings and crispy imperial rolls and both were excellent and the sauces were amazing! Definitely have to try it. The only thing I gave 1 less star to is it is more of a bar setting. Kind of noisy and the music is a little loud for my liking but the music was good and perky.
Wonderful evening with a fantastic selection for vegetarians. The Kale in the food adds a bit of bitterness. However, overall the experience was fantastic
Excellent pho with variety of meat that you don’t find in other restaurants. I enjoyed the duck pho - the duck meat was tender and flavorful, the meatball is bouncy and tasty. My friend enjoyed the steak pho as well - she finished it in one go! The portion is also quite large.
This was a great recommendation by a local! Their take on Vietnamese is fabulous. Love that they have banh cuon on the weekends and have three versions: Hanoi, Saigon and Shrimp. We had all three and they were all great! We also had the wings, but the winner was the banh cuon hands down. The Old Phoshian spin on an Old Fashion had the nice addition of anise but otherwise no hint of pho broth. Good, if slightly misleading. It's popular with the neighborhood locals and Seattle University students, so recommend getting there a little on the early side for dinner since there were several large parties waiting to get in when we left.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This is one of our favorite local spots. The food is amazing, good service and fun atmosphere with a slappin’ vibe. The crispy imperial rolls were generously stuffed, the beef/lamb rolls were perfectly seasoned, the combo platter was huge and delicious, and the braised beef soup special was a delicious and delightful way to stay warm on a cold, rainy Friday night. We love BaBar for the best Vietnamese food in the city. Also, when you compare prices to other Cap Hill restaurants, their prices are much better for the food and service you get. Also their playlist is fantastic! A good mixture of pop music classics and current Vietnamese pop!
We are at the tail end of our trip to Seattle and we’re SO happy we decided to stop by Ba Bar before we left to return back to Hawaii. A friend recommended Ba Bar to us and my family and I were craving Vietnamese food, so we decided to give it a try. We stopped in for lunch and had the best dining experience we’ve ever experienced in Seattle. The food was seriously top-notch; my family and I devoured our entire 3 course meal. There wasn’t a drop left of our pho bowls, we ended up ordering another serving of the Saigon wings (MUST TRY!) and I even bought a bag full of their macarons to bring home to the island as gifts. Our food was delicious, but the incredible service we received from Michelle is what made it all the more special. Michelle was so attentive, she gave us great recommendations, and she was super sweet. I don’t remember the last time my dad was so impressed with customer service, but he said that it felt like we were at a fancy steakhouse with the 5 star treatment we received from Michelle. My family left feeling happily full, our cravings satisfied, but also a little sad that we don’t have more time to pay Ba Bar another visit before we leave (although, I’m trying to convince my dad we need to stop there before the airport for one more round of the Pandan Vietnamese coffee lattes, which were ridiculously bomb) We honestly can’t wait to come back! Thank you Michelle and Ba Bar for the hospitality and treating us like ohana. Aloha until next time!
Common questions about Ba Bar Capitol Hill
Ba Bar Capitol Hill is located at 550 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, United States, Seattle, WA, United States.
You can reach Ba Bar Capitol Hill by calling +1 206-328-2030.
Ba Bar Capitol Hill has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 2505 customer reviews.
Ba Bar Capitol Hill features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet, Wheelchair-accessible car park.
Ba Bar Capitol Hill features the following from the business: Identifies as Asian-owned, Identifies as women-owned.
Ba Bar Capitol Hill features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Kerbside pickup, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Ba Bar Capitol Hill features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great tea selection, Great wine list, Serves local specialty, Sport.
Ba Bar Capitol Hill features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Ba Bar Capitol Hill features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Healthy options, Late-night food, Organic dishes, Private dining room, Quick bite, Salad bar, Small plates, Spirits, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Ba Bar Capitol Hill features the following dining options: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Ba Bar Capitol Hill features the following amenities: Bar on site, Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Ba Bar Capitol Hill features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
Ba Bar Capitol Hill features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space, University students.
Ba Bar Capitol Hill features the following planning: Accepts reservations, Usually a wait.
Ba Bar Capitol Hill features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards.
Ba Bar Capitol Hill features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs.
Ba Bar Capitol Hill features the following parking: Free street parking, Paid street parking, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
Ba Bar Capitol Hill features the following pets: Dogs allowed, Dogs allowed outside.
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