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The Whale Wins, Seattle, WA

The Whale Wins

4.8
4.8
938 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
The Whale Wins: A Culinary Oasis in Seattle Located in Seattle's Fremont-Wallingford neighborhood, The Whale Wins is a culinary experience led by award-winning chef Renee Erickson. This James Beard Award-winning restaurant combines rustic charm with modern elegance. Upon entering, you'll find a warm atmosphere and an open kitchen that showcases culinary artistry. The light-filled dining room creates a tranquil setting. The menu highlights the Pacific Northwest's bounty, featuring wood-fired dishes made from the freshest seasonal ingredients. From succulent roast chicken to delectable trout, each dish reflects Erickson's dedication to quality and creativity. Be sure to try the signature butter-roasted zucchini bread, a delightful sweet and savory treat. The Whale Wins also offers an impressive wine list with local and international selections. Whether you're a wine expert or a novice, the knowledgeable staff will help you find the perfect pairing. Ideal for romantic dinners, casual lunches, or celebrations, The Whale Wins is a must-visit.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, European, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri 12:00–21:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–21:00
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options

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Experiences

  • 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.

  • Patio Reservation

    Multiple dates available
    Dine on our lush, garden patio - both covered and heated for your comfort year-round.

Menu

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What 938 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    American

  • Seattle

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Whale Wins offers a warm ambiance and inventive dishes, like "sublime" food and "nuanced, inventive flavors." Patrons rave about "the zucchini bread" and "fantastic" service, consistently describing it as "one of the best dining experiences." Despite occasional mixed reviews, overall, it remains a cherished Seattle dining spot.

938 Reviews

  1. catherine

    VIP

    Seattle

    190 reviews

    5.0

    190 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a wonderful go to destination when meeting family, out of town guests, a group of friends. The food is always delicious and beautifully presented whenever I’ve dined there. The ambiance is lovely. The 22% auto service charge is not what I want tacked on my tab, but the way of the world seems to go that way now. The service matched the service charge today, so we didn’t mind it too much.

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  2. Danielle

    Seattle

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The whale wins is a nearly perfect restaurant. I simply could not love it more, and the service is exceptional.

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  3. Ron

    Seattle

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our Happy Hour orders were perfection. Sardines, salads, clams. Our dinner orders were superb. My wife’s fish was perfectly cooked. Moist & tender meat & crispy skin. My chicken was cooked very well. Soft & tender meat. Only complaint was our bread was cold & it took awhile for our main course to arrive. But other than that hiccup, everything was great. Our servers were attentive to our table. Would mind going back at all or trying the other Sea Creature restos

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  4. JoyAnn

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The goat cheese and clams were delicious. The gnocchi was bland and the texture was too uniform or something. The lemon merengue dessert was not very flavorful and very annoying to eat because the merengue was way too hard. It was much too expensive a meal to not blow us away. Speaking of, the NA cocktail was overpriced in general but especially for the size.

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  5. Leslie

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really fun experience! Enjoyed the winemaker stories, intimate dining experience and meal. Only suggestion for improvement: dessert. With all that red wine at the end, I needed more than a light biscuit to finish off the night. (The biscuit was SO good!! But more of a side to a cup of coffee than a dessert at a pricey multi course wine dinner.) Will definitely do more events like this!!

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  6. Merissa

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a phenomenal time at The Whale Wins. We sat at the bar and received exemplary service from the bar tender as well as the wait staff. The food was incredible. We particularly enjoyed the Matiz Sardines on Toast and per our waiter's recommendation, the Zucchini Bread was to die for. Though I would have loved a little more crème fraiche ;-) We plan to return as we had such a delightful time.

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  7. Jeanne

    VIP

    Seattle

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Crispy cassoulet and a simple lettuce salad dressed perfectly, topped off with toffee pudding, served efficiently by pleasant waiters, what more could two chilled pilgrims seeking solace in darkest winter possibly desire?

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  8. Joy

    VIP

    Seattle

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 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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  9. clay

    VIP

    Seattle

    52 reviews

    4.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 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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  10. Lucy

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 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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The Whale Wins is rated 4.8 stars by 938 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 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
    Wed, Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri 12:00–21:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, European, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options
  • 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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