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The Whale Wins, Seattle, WA

The Whale Wins

4.6
4.6
927 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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 12:00–15:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Happy Hour Mon, Fri–Sun 15:00–17:00 Tue–Thu 16:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Bar Reservation

    Multiple dates available
    Join us at The Whale Wins bar, where you can enjoy libations and our full menu with peek-a-boo kitchen views.

Menu

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What 927 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Seattle

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Whale Wins delights with "amazing food" and "outstanding service," set in a charming Pacific Northwest atmosphere. A favorite for group dining, it offers a "wonderful experience" with fresh, inventive dishes and a great wine selection. While some find it pricey, the ambiance and flavors make it worth visiting.

927 Reviews

  1. Karen

    Toronto

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. Susan

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. Stephanie

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 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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  4. Nancy

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 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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  5. Suzie

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 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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  6. Greta

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 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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  7. Carissa

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place so much, always my first stop when I’m in town. We came for a late lunch and stayed through happy hour and as always it was perfect in every way.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Whale Wins is easily top 2 of my favorite Seattle restaurants. The constantly varied menu, warm ambiance, and wonderful staff create a very cozy environment for any meal. All of their menus are carefully thought out and always made to perfection. The Whale Wins will always be a place I visit for celebrations, get togethers, or just when I need a comfort meal done right. This place is awesome.

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  9. Kerry

    Seattle

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    My friend and I enjoyed our meal here. The halibut dip and chicory salad were delicious as were our mains. Our waiter was personable, helpful and did not rush us, or hover. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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  10. Melinda

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Went for a family celebration. Some dishes were amazing, others a miss.

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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 4.6 stars by 927 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
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
  • Area
    Wallingford
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Mon, Fri 12:00–15:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Happy Hour Mon, Fri–Sun 15:00–17:00 Tue–Thu 16:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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