The Whale Wins

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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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    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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