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Captain Whidbey Restaurant, Coupeville, WA

Captain Whidbey Restaurant

4.6
4.6
554 Reviews
$31 to $50
Northwest

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
The Captain Whidbey’s beautiful waterfront setting, edible gardens and Penn Cove view, provided all guests with a memorable experience. Focusing on ingredients grown locally on Whidbey Island, as well as produce, flowers and herbs harvested from the Captain Whidbey gardens, our culinary focus is on Northwest comfort foods.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Northwest, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

  • Captain's Trivia Night

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a wonderful meal crafted by our incredible kitchen crew, with our rotation specialty Trivia Menu! We will have wine beer, and a selection of cocktails. To streamline service, a 18% auto gratuity will be added to all checks. Prizes are won each round, with this week's prize a Grand Prize of $75 to the winning team. Trivia goes from 7-8:30pm, and takes place in the restaurant and bar. Regular dinner and bar guests are more than welcome to attend and either play along or observe, but it does get loud! If looking for a more intimate dining experience, we recommend making a reservation between 4 and 5:15pm.
    Captain's Trivia Night Photo
  • Wine Dinner with DeLille Cellars

    $145.00 per person

    Mar 27, 2025 only
    A gathering for kindred spirits and fellow islanders. Settle in for a five-course, family-style meal, each dish paired with wines from DeLille Cellars—crafted to complement both the season and the moment. An evening to slow down, raise a glass, and share in the simple pleasure of good food, fine wine, and warm company.
    Wine Dinner with DeLille Cellars Photo

What 554 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Captain Whidbey Restaurant offers "excellent food and service" with a charming, rustic ambiance and stunning views of Penn Cove. Guests rave about the "amazing" staff and creative, local dishes like the clam chowder and diver scallops. The cozy, historical setting makes it a "must-see" dining experience on Whidbey Island.

667 Reviews
  1. Katie

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have stayed at captain whidbey’s twice and we love eating at the restaurant. Always a good time and the cocktails are nice.

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  2. Shannon

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. Food and service was on point.

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  3. Lotte

    Seattle3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely evening, delicious, well prepared food and drinks in a lovely lodge with helpful and attentive staff. Famly friendly, laid back, classy with great views.

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  4. Lester

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a classic old restaraunt and bar in a beautiful location. The food and service were excellent.

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  5. DiningQuartet

    Seattle3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely time at Captain Whidbey. Our server Felicia was friendly without being obtrusive and recommended a mushroom croquettes small plate which was fantastic. Drinks were also good and the service was at a nice, relaxed pace. The sable fish prepared ala fish and chips was the best main we have shared in quite some time.

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  6. Daniel

    Anchorage2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent as was the service, can’t wait to go back.

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  7. David

    Seattle1 review

    2.0

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Honestly, we were really disappointed with our experience tonight. I would go as far as saying that captain Whidbey is one of my favorite restaurants full stop and definitely one of our favorites on Whidbey. The property, the experience, the staff, food and drinks are all normally fantastic. But tonight was a real let down and was even worse as it was the night we chose to take some of our good friends for the first time. Service was just average, feeling fairly transactional versus the usually conversational servers. It was slow and we did not feel well looked after. The food was really poor tonight. Unseasoned brisket (which at $40 you expect to be phenomenal), dry salmon, gritty gnocchi, and the PNE board was much lighter stocked than usual. Do better please for all our sake!
    Captain Whidbey RestaurantResponded on January 21, 2025
    Hello David, I'm disappointed that this is the experience you had with us, and appreciate your loyalty to the restaurant. We strive to do all we can to ensure that quality is not compromised. Levels of business should not interfere with our standards of quality and consistency. These kind of concerns we take to heart, and will use them as opportunities to coach our team and deliver our desired island hospitality. Thank you for taking the time to write, Sean Prater Culinary Director

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  8. jonathan

    Jacksonville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food though the menu varies and sometimes it’s more exciting than other times. But when it’s good it’s great. Service is always excellent. I don’t know where they find their staff but they are always a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend.

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  9. Chris

    San Joaquin3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful, unique property nestled in the wood on the bay shore. Great for a romantic evening dinner. Food is good but for the price point I expect a little better. That being said I would visit again.

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  10. Jill

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Warm and inviting. Down to earth, yet professional service. Delicious mussel bisque and bread. Earthy entry.

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Captain Whidbey Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 554 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Captain Whidbey Restaurant

2072 West Captain Whidbey Inn Road, Coupeville, WA 98239

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Northwest, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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