Seattle's historic Lockspot Cafe is up for sale, seeking new owners Sign In FacebookTwitterEmail 2of3The Lockspot Cafe stays true to its historic no-frills space.Kiana C/YelpShow MoreShow Less 3of3 After serving up crispy platters of fish and chips to fishermen and city dwellers alike through world wars, natural disasters and now a global pandemic, one of Seattle's oldest restaurants is up for sale. Ballard's Lockspot Cafe has been open in the same location on NW 54th Street near the Ballard Locks for over 90 years, staying true to its no-frills roots and representing the character of "old" Ballard in the rapidly growing neighborhood.