Skål Beer Hall Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Skål Beer Hall, a vibrant Scandinavian haven nestled in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood. This unique dining experience celebrates Nordic culture through a carefully curated menu that offers both rustic bites and hearty meals.
- For the Table: Start with the massive Viking Size Pretzel or the perfectly beer-battered Mac N' Cheese, which arrives sizzling in a cast-iron skillet—both crowd favorites.
- Nordic Fare: Dive into Kjøttkaker, reimagined meatballs drenched in rich gjetost gravy, paired perfectly with spicy cucumber salad.
- Rustic Bites: Savor succulent pork belly and duck hearts, seasoned exquisitely to elevate your palate.
Skål Beer Hall’s inviting atmosphere, with its long communal tables and artful decor, makes it perfect for gatherings or game nights with friends. Pair your meal with a selection of craft beers or unique meads to complete your experience. Whether you come for a feast or a casual bite, Skål promises to deliver delightful flavors and a memorable experience.
For The Table
Beer Hall Soft Pretzel
Hand-crafted by Kaffeeklatsch Seattle & served with your choice of house-made mustard (v)
Viking Size Pretzel
Massive 1 lb pretzel hand-crafted by Kaffeeklatsch Seattle & served with your choice of house-made mustard (v) Add Beer Cheese 3 Add Smoked Trout Dip 5
Basket Of Fries
beer-battered fries tossed in dill vinegar powder with curry ketchup and lemon aioli
Loki's Wings
Chicken wings with house-made Danish blue cheese dressing, pickled carrots, & your choice of coriander buffalo sauce or mead BBQ sauce
Mac N' Cheese
Sharp Cheddar, Brödsmulor, and Chives. Baked to order and served in a cast iron skillet.
Bloomin' Beech Mushroom
Beer-battered head of beech mushrooms with curry ketchup & aioli (gf, df, v w/o aioli)
Pork Belly
Seasoned with sea salt and white pepper with applesauce (gf)
Salmon
Finished with Arctic smoke salt and lemon (gf)
Duck Hearts
Dusted with Hunter's spice (gf)
Venison
Drizzled with a horseradish cream sauce
Grilled Farmer's Cheese
Served with a side of spiced apple sauce (gf)
Whole Sardine
Brushed with a mead sweet and sour sauce (gf)
Jarl's Platter
One of each of our skewers
Rustic Bites
Nordic Fare
Kjøttkaker
Not your Grandma’s meatballs! Dry-aged beef & pork meatballs with thyme & chives smothered in gjetost gravy and topped with cucumber salad. Served with side of lingonberry jam
Pickled Herring
Enjoy a delightful mix of carrot, onion, and seasonal pickle, served with toasted rye and butter
Cucumber Salad
thinly sliced in a tart dill vinegar brine (v,gf)
Fiskesuppe
bowl of creamy fish and potato soup loaded with salmon, cod, leeks, carrot, & onion. Served with sliced rye
Norse Pølse
Oslo Street vendor-style pork frankfurter wrapped in lefse with curry ketchup, IPA dijon mustard, & fried onion. Accompanied by your choice of beer battered fries or cucumber salad
Ballard Ave Burger
Dry-aged ground beef, aioli, gruyere, mustard greens, & crispy onion on a Kaffeklatsch pretzel bun. Served with beer-battered fries or cuke salad. Add-thick cut bacon or grilled mushrooms 3
Tavern Cheeseburger
Dry-aged ground beef, sharp cheddar, curry ketchup on a Kaffeklatsch pretzel bun. Served with fries or cuke salad. Add thick-cut bacon or grilled mushrooms 3
Grilled Gjetost Sandwich
sweet caramelized goat cheese and cardamom spiced apple chutney melted between grilled sourdough bread with a side of lingonberry jam. Accompanied by your choice of beer battered fries or cucumber salad
Grilled Salmon Wrap
Grilled salmon, mustard greens, cucumber, crispy onion, horseradish ailoi, lefse
Pølse Pint Deal
Norse pølse with a side of fries or cucumber salad pint of any 16oz draft beer. Available M, W, TH
Tavern Fare
From the Garden
Beekeeper Salad
Arugula, clover sprouts, pickled red onion, mead-poppy seed vinaigrette, goat cheese & honey granules (gf, ask for vegan option) Add Grilled Salmon 8
Forager Plate
Grilled king oyster mushrooms served with potatoes, fresh sorrel, and a mix of pickled beech mushrooms and red onion, all drizzled with lingonberry mustard (v, gf)
Grilled Baby Cauliflower
mead-poppy seed vinaigrette (gf, v)
Old Ballard Wrap
Scrambled eggs, chopped bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, & chives wrapped in lefse. Served with breakfast potatoes
Swedish Oven Pancake
Baked in a cast iron skillet lingonberry jam powdered sugar maple syrup breakfast potatoes your choice of two eggs or thick-cut bacon
Ragnar's Breakfast
Two eggs your way thick cut smoked bacon breakfast potatoes lefse
Beet Pickled Eggs
Soft boiled and plated over clover sprouts with smoked sea salt (df, gf)