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The Whale Wins, Seattle, WA

The Whale Wins

4.7
4.7
931 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
The Whale Wins Cafe and Larder offers James Beard Award winning wood-fired fare and casual yet elevated service. We are focusing on safely meeting the needs of our Fremont and Wallingford neighbors with expanded dine-in, carry out, espresso, grocery and bottle shop offerings.

We are taking reservations for indoor dining and will take requests for bar or patio seating. Our patio is covered and heated.

Check out our current menus on our website: thewhalewins.com. Our take out options are listed here as well!

We hope to see you soon! Until we meet at the table.....

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, European, French
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Mon, Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (206) 632-9425
  • Website
    http://www.thewhalewins.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Renee Erickson
  • Private party facilities
    For larger parties or private events, please send us an email: events@eatseacreatures.com
  • Location
    3506 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA 98103
  • Neighborhood
    Wallingford
  • Cross street
    35th
  • Parking details
    Parking is also available in a lot behind the building, accessible from both Stone Way and 35th.
  • Public transit
    A covered bus stop for Routes 62 and 32 are just across the street.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • New Year's Eve at The Whale Wins

    $125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Close out the year and toast a welcome to 2025 with us! Our special four course prix fixe menu: Bristol Bay Crudo, buddha’s hand, persimmon, aioli Lamb Tartar, preserved lemon, chives Chicory Salad, long pepper buttermilk dressing, herbs Black Cod, mayacoba beans, yoka miso cabbage, serrano Orange Cake, blood orange curd, pistachio honeycomb $125 per person, tax & gratuity additional (subject to change based on ingredient availability) Wines by the glass, bottle, and pairings, cocktails and more will be available à la carte. Please email whale@eatseacreatures.com with any questions. We can't wait to host you at The Whale Wins!

  • Dining Room Reservation

    Multiple dates available
    Drawing inspiration from some of Renee Erickson’s favorite places in southern Europe and England, our dining room evokes a lively, light filled, cottage-like space with a view of our kitchen and wood-fired oven.

  • Larder Reservation

    Multiple dates available
    The Whale Wins' larder is stocked with our favorite wine, spirits, and specialty items. Dine in this intimate space with peek-a-boo views of our kitchen and bar.

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 931 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Seattle

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Whale Wins captivates with its "amazing" food, "wonderful" Pacific Northwest vibe, and "fantastic" service. Diners rave about the "creative" and "inventive" dishes, including standout items like sardines and halibut. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, making it a "true Seattle gem" perfect for any occasion.

931 Reviews

  1. Joy

    Seattle

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for brunch and it was excellent -- food, vibe, service. Great place to enjoy a meal with friends on a rainy Sunday. Have been at least 4-5 times to this restaurants and it has been very good each visit.

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  2. clay

    VIP

    Seattle

    52 reviews

    4.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Just isn’t what it once was. Pork shoulder was unremarkable, a bit dry and on a bed of overcooked cabbage. Service was fine, wine list is scant. No one was there. Is this place going down?

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  3. Lucy

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, delicious food and cocktails. Not a lot of people there on a Tuesday night before Thanksgiving, so it was nice and quiet too.

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  4. catherine

    VIP

    Seattle

    185 reviews

    4.0

    185 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the better restaurants I enjoy dining at, no matter what the occasion ( or no special occasion). They have solid, delicious food. Customer service has been consistently good.

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  5. Karen

    Toronto

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fab brunch: pork shoulder Gordita - well seasoned, buckwheat crepe - nicely cheese filled, breakfast platter - thick hearty sausage, Eton Mess - rhubarb jam balances sweetness and crushed pistachio for visual appeal & touch of nuttiness. Thoughtful garnishes as dishes served with different greens. Fun to see skill of chef managing frying pans cooking food in open-to-dining room wood burning oven. Lovely service, leaving bottle of water and also refilling. Let us relax and catch-up. Maybe slightly pricey for portion size but I’d rather have less of food well done than leftovers. Also $25pp no-show charge a bit daunting as stuff happens even with best intentions - maybe should only be enforced during peak times (Mother’s Day, Christmas, etc)

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  6. Susan

    VIP

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had THE BEST time on all levels. The food is sublime as is the mode, atmosphere and service!

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  7. Stephanie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent dinner here. Everything we had was fantastic - the Serrano ham and baguette appetizer, the halibut, roast chicken, fingerling potatoes and toffee pudding were each outstanding. Service was friendly and efficient. One of the best dining experiences we have had in Seattle.

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  8. Nancy

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu items were original. I appreciated that.

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  9. Suzie

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was spot on, had the smoked trout dip and chips, blue cheese and apple butter, baguette and ham, the lettuces, chicken, fish and pork, everything was fabulous. Three of us had cocktails, all distinctive and creative. Service was personable, and foods arrived nicely spaced over time.

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  10. Greta

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A relaxing and tasty place to meet and eat with friends. The menu may look eclectic at first glance, but as the portions come out, it becomes clear all the flavors are friends. The sardine toast and the pork shoulder - both savory standouts. And going with friends lets you have a bite of lots of tasty things - including room for a few bites of dessert. We had the sticky toffee pudding - which was absolutely ideal.

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FAQs

The Whale Wins offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 632-9425.

The Whale Wins is rated 4.7 stars by 931 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Whale Wins

3506 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA 98103

Additional information

  • Cross street
    35th
  • Neighborhood
    Wallingford
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Mon, Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, European, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is also available in a lot behind the building, accessible from both Stone Way and 35th.
  • Public transit
    A covered bus stop for Routes 62 and 32 are just across the street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Renee Erickson
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.thewhalewins.com/
  • Phone number
    (206) 632-9425
  • Private party facilities
    For larger parties or private events, please send us an email: events@eatseacreatures.com

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