so yummy! this place gets over looked. sat out here on a cold evening but the heated area and the view of the space needle really keep you cozy. can’t help but recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poutine of the Sea, Seafood Chowder
Shownein Torik
Great little hole in the wall, love this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poutine of the Sea, Oysters on the Half Shell
Emily Nesting
Our server was great, and the location was fantastic. However, the food was very disappointing, it was dry and flavorless. If we return it would only be for drinks.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Cindy Timberlake
Same day online reservation was easily made but a credit card was required. Service or atmosphere was not an issue. We order 6 Samish Pearl oysters. It was priced at $2/piece but due to its small size, we barely get to appreciate the taste. Fish and Chips is very dry. Roasted Seasonal Vegetables feels like they use unwanted vegetables. There's large bulb green onions which comes cut in half. The end stalk of asparagus. It was so hard and tough to chew. No head tip part of the asparagus. The only vegetables that we can eat are sugar snap peas, red cabbage, and yellow squash. The Orecchiette Pasta also have the hard stalk asparagus. The pesto taste was so light that we didn't really notice. Bummer because the food come out looking good. Lastly, fork is the only utensil provided. We might be in the wrong place for dinner as we see our neighbors having drinks and chatting away with more of the appetizers.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
S. LIM
The fish burger was very good except the oil used to deep fry the potato chips should be replaced frequently and not keep being reused. Food residue left in the oil will give it a bad taste which seems to be my encounter here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Aidan Marcuss
Great location and cozy environment, food is pretty heavy
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
sydney silver
The White Swan is a MUST on a warm Seattle evening.The outdoor patio is so cute and the views of Lake Union and the Space Needle are quintessential to Seattle.Make sure to go during sunset to get all the vibes!We got an array of things and they were all really good.The salmon salad was a light and delicious salad, perfect for adding a little greens into your meal.The oysters and clams were super fresh, and the salmon dip was one of my favorite parts of the whole meal. The prawns were good but their cocktail sauce was delicious!!The crab hushpuppies weren’t my favorite but my friend said they were his favorite part of the meal. I still really enjoyed them.The pasta was yummy, tho I was a little sad that it was suppose to be a pesto base but they were out of pesto so they did a cream. Still overall a really good dish.The bone marrow !!! Some of the best bone marrow I’ve ever had. Highly recommend getting it if you’re into that type of food.I will definitely be back. Date night. Friends. Parents in town. This is a wonderful option for a slightly upscale but not too fancy dinner!
Always one of the best spots.We went tonight and the oysters were incredible. So much so that my fiancé, who didn’t like oysters, suddenly likes them now. Magic.Don’t pass this place by. It’s phenomenal.Also, the staff are crazy cool folks and make the whole experience really enjoyable. Thanks y’all. Cheers all around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tom Mish
The food was pretty decent, but we got stuck sitting outside with the heaters. It was warm enough, but not ideal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Ellen
I was in Seattle for business, staying nearby and went here for dinner. I went for dinner, and didn't have a reservation. It was 6pm on a Tuesday. The hostess implied this was not good, and that I could sit in the bar, at a high top table. The place was almost empty. ( I was there 45 minutes and it didn't fill up with customers.) I tried the Mexican Fondue, very disappointing. It was basically a skillet full of baked( maybe?) Cheeses and toasted bread. It hardened pretty fast, and it tasted pretty bland. It definitely wasn't like any fondue I'd ever had. They did offer to bring me something else, but upon inquiring how they were actually cooked I declined, brussel sprouts deep-fried, not roasted. The hotel clerks where I was staying said for food, the nearby restaurant was better; and if more interested in the drinks the White Swan was a good place. But I had read other reviews saying how good the food was, so I tried it. It did seem more like a drinking place. However, I'm glad I tried it, because now I know.
Located on the picturesque shores of Lake Union, The White Swan Public House offers a delightful dining experience. From fresh seafood to scenic views, it's the perfect spot for a relaxing meal by the water.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
We got an amazing deal for two dozen oysters but our hush puppies were overcoooked. This restaurant is loud so not great for a date night but great for oyster fans looking for a fun casual place.
Glenn Harris
Pretty good food, great prices though. Very reasonable for an upscale restaurant
Ben Hurst
Got Saturday brunch here. Everything was good except the food lol. Great vibes, nice views, and the staff was very friendly. All the food was beautifully presented, but there seemed to be something wrong with every dish. Brussel sprouts were undercooked, hush puppies lacked flavor and were served atop a big pool of butter which was odd, the french toast seemed as if it hadn’t been soaked in egg - it just tasted like stale bread. And the shrimp etouffee was just plain bad - didn’t resemble an etouffee whatsoever and incredibly overpriced seeing as it only had 5 shrimp. May come back and see if dinner is any better, but would avoid for brunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
scott billington
Love the seafood stew. Delicious oysters.The servers are very nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oysters on the Half Shell, Seafood Stew
so yummy! this place gets over looked. sat out here on a cold evening but the heated area and the view of the space needle really keep you cozy. can’t help but recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poutine of the Sea, Seafood Chowder
Great little hole in the wall, love this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poutine of the Sea, Oysters on the Half Shell
Our server was great, and the location was fantastic. However, the food was very disappointing, it was dry and flavorless. If we return it would only be for drinks.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Same day online reservation was easily made but a credit card was required. Service or atmosphere was not an issue. We order 6 Samish Pearl oysters. It was priced at $2/piece but due to its small size, we barely get to appreciate the taste. Fish and Chips is very dry. Roasted Seasonal Vegetables feels like they use unwanted vegetables. There's large bulb green onions which comes cut in half. The end stalk of asparagus. It was so hard and tough to chew. No head tip part of the asparagus. The only vegetables that we can eat are sugar snap peas, red cabbage, and yellow squash. The Orecchiette Pasta also have the hard stalk asparagus. The pesto taste was so light that we didn't really notice. Bummer because the food come out looking good. Lastly, fork is the only utensil provided. We might be in the wrong place for dinner as we see our neighbors having drinks and chatting away with more of the appetizers.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
The fish burger was very good except the oil used to deep fry the potato chips should be replaced frequently and not keep being reused. Food residue left in the oil will give it a bad taste which seems to be my encounter here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great location and cozy environment, food is pretty heavy
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
The White Swan is a MUST on a warm Seattle evening.The outdoor patio is so cute and the views of Lake Union and the Space Needle are quintessential to Seattle.Make sure to go during sunset to get all the vibes!We got an array of things and they were all really good.The salmon salad was a light and delicious salad, perfect for adding a little greens into your meal.The oysters and clams were super fresh, and the salmon dip was one of my favorite parts of the whole meal. The prawns were good but their cocktail sauce was delicious!!The crab hushpuppies weren’t my favorite but my friend said they were his favorite part of the meal. I still really enjoyed them.The pasta was yummy, tho I was a little sad that it was suppose to be a pesto base but they were out of pesto so they did a cream. Still overall a really good dish.The bone marrow !!! Some of the best bone marrow I’ve ever had. Highly recommend getting it if you’re into that type of food.I will definitely be back. Date night. Friends. Parents in town. This is a wonderful option for a slightly upscale but not too fancy dinner!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Hushpuppies, Seafood Platter
Always one of the best spots.We went tonight and the oysters were incredible. So much so that my fiancé, who didn’t like oysters, suddenly likes them now. Magic.Don’t pass this place by. It’s phenomenal.Also, the staff are crazy cool folks and make the whole experience really enjoyable. Thanks y’all. Cheers all around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was pretty decent, but we got stuck sitting outside with the heaters. It was warm enough, but not ideal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
I was in Seattle for business, staying nearby and went here for dinner. I went for dinner, and didn't have a reservation. It was 6pm on a Tuesday. The hostess implied this was not good, and that I could sit in the bar, at a high top table. The place was almost empty. ( I was there 45 minutes and it didn't fill up with customers.) I tried the Mexican Fondue, very disappointing. It was basically a skillet full of baked( maybe?) Cheeses and toasted bread. It hardened pretty fast, and it tasted pretty bland. It definitely wasn't like any fondue I'd ever had. They did offer to bring me something else, but upon inquiring how they were actually cooked I declined, brussel sprouts deep-fried, not roasted. The hotel clerks where I was staying said for food, the nearby restaurant was better; and if more interested in the drinks the White Swan was a good place. But I had read other reviews saying how good the food was, so I tried it. It did seem more like a drinking place. However, I'm glad I tried it, because now I know.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
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Located on the picturesque shores of Lake Union, The White Swan Public House offers a delightful dining experience. From fresh seafood to scenic views, it's the perfect spot for a relaxing meal by the water.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
We got an amazing deal for two dozen oysters but our hush puppies were overcoooked. This restaurant is loud so not great for a date night but great for oyster fans looking for a fun casual place.
Pretty good food, great prices though. Very reasonable for an upscale restaurant
Got Saturday brunch here. Everything was good except the food lol. Great vibes, nice views, and the staff was very friendly. All the food was beautifully presented, but there seemed to be something wrong with every dish. Brussel sprouts were undercooked, hush puppies lacked flavor and were served atop a big pool of butter which was odd, the french toast seemed as if it hadn’t been soaked in egg - it just tasted like stale bread. And the shrimp etouffee was just plain bad - didn’t resemble an etouffee whatsoever and incredibly overpriced seeing as it only had 5 shrimp. May come back and see if dinner is any better, but would avoid for brunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Love the seafood stew. Delicious oysters.The servers are very nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oysters on the Half Shell, Seafood Stew