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The White Swan Public House - The White Swan Public House, Seattle, WA

The White Swan Public House

4.5
4.5
405 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for groups
A rustic seafood driven restaurant and craft cocktail bar. Features an expansive patio and waterfront experience. Rotating daily fresh oysters.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (206) 588-2680
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Douglas A. Smith
  • Catering
    We do not provide catering services at this time.
  • Private party facilities
    We do not host private events at this time. Walk ins only May 1st through October 1st.
  • Neighbourhood
    Lake Union / Eastlake
  • Parking details
    Paid Parking Lot and street parking available. Complimentary guest moorage available in the Spring and Summer.
  • Public transit
    King County Metro: Routes 70 & 83South Lake Union Streetcar: Fred Hutchinson stopPronto Bike Share Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 405 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Seattle

    Child-friendly

  • Seattle

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The White Swan Public House offers a delightful dining experience with "great food and service." Guests enjoy the "amazing views" of South Lake Union and appreciate the friendly staff. The oyster and Champagne deal is a hit, and the seafood dishes are praised for their quality and value. Enjoy a scenic meal here!

405 Reviews
  1. Kalei

    VIP

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice atmosphere, quiet. Service was poor - there were only 3 tables of patrons, but the waitperson never came back to our table after getting our drinks. It was 20+ minutes before she came back to our table and took our order - and she was within 5 feet of us. Food was good, but again after waiting so long, the experience was disappointing.

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  2. Cathy

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. Was disappointed to learn halibut was not available for the sandwich I have come to love. Service was great!

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  3. Margaret

    VIP

    San Francisco

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service! Taking friends there tonight

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  4. Yumiko

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated my husband’s big birthday here. It was a big group and was a rainy day so I was a bit worried about our seating arrangements but they gave us indoor corner seats for some privacy. We’re looking for a casual place with good food, good drink selection and solid service, and they totally met our expectations! Their oyster platter was excellent with great value. Seafood poutine was unique and better than what we had in Canada. Seafood stew was great, too. And our friendly and professional waitress helped us enjoy the celebration without stress. My husband was really happy and so were our guests, and even our active 2-year old granddaughter. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Mona Sabrina

    Seattle

    34 reviews

    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Not our first time here, but it is the first time we sat outside at the high top tables on the rails. Great for quiet brunch with blues in the background watching the boat, people, and seaplane traffic on Lake Union. Were seated quickly, and were very well taken care of by very nice staff until after our food was served. (After food arrived did not check on us: no coffee refills, no water carafe refills, had to get up to find server. Maybe they were distracted by creaminess of the view? Other than that, really great service). Food was delicious and abundant. Started with the hush puppies - so good! Hubby had the pound cake French toast, flavorful, with generous fruit on top. I had the veggie skillet with smoked salmon - very generous with the salmon and packed with veggies,. We both had leftovers to bring home…. We were a bit chilly sitting outside, even next to a heater, so started with drip coffee, and then switched to French press decaf to finish. Very good… Really like this place.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Christina

    Mexico City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oysters were huge and great quality. I absolutely will be going back for the chowder specifically!

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  7. Derek

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Had fish n chips, the fish pieces were heavily breaded and fried to overdone. The fries were ordinary. The grilled halibut was overly seared, but served over very tasty greens (chard?). The salmon salad looked and tasted very nice. For the prices and lower quality of what was served we can't recommend this pub.

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  8. Aman

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience here. Perfect day to sit outside and enjoy some delish fish and chips, chicken sandwiches and bottle of rośe. Restaurant is clean and service is great. You can sit inside or out. Food is yummy and portion is comparable to the price.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Caleb

    VIP

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service and a cozy ambiance for a chilly fall evening.

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  10. Stephanie

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great cocktails, friendly staff, good food. Great place to grab dinner.

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FAQs

The White Swan Public House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 588-2680.

The White Swan Public House is rated 4.5 stars by 405 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The White Swan Public House

1001 Fairview Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98109

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Lake Union / Eastlake
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Paid Parking Lot and street parking available. Complimentary guest moorage available in the Spring and Summer.
  • Public transit
    King County Metro: Routes 70 & 83South Lake Union Streetcar: Fred Hutchinson stopPronto Bike Share Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Douglas A. Smith
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (206) 588-2680
  • Catering
    We do not provide catering services at this time.
  • Private party facilities
    We do not host private events at this time. Walk ins only May 1st through October 1st.
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