The Whale Wins

4.6

929 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for outdoor dining
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.....

Order delivery or takeout

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

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.

What 929 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

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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.

929 Reviews

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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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catherine
Seattle
185 reviews
vip
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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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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Susan
Seattle
6 reviews
vip
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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Stephanie
San Francisco
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 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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Nancy
Greater Boston
1 review
vip
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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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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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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Carissa
San Diego
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 8, 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 November 8, 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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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 929 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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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The Top Restaurants by Cuisine in Seattle

The Whale Wins

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Featured in

The Top Restaurants by Cuisine in Seattle

Experiences

Dining Room Reservation

Larder Reservation

Patio Reservation

Menu

What 929 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Whale Wins offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Whale Wins restaurant rated?

Is The Whale Wins currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Featured in

The Top Restaurants by Cuisine in Seattle