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

The White Swan Public House

4.4
4.4
416 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
1001 Fairview Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98109

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Great for happy hour
A rustic seafood driven restaurant and craft cocktail bar. Features an expansive patio and waterfront experience. Rotating daily fresh oysters.

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
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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 416 people are saying

The White Swan Public House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The White Swan Public House offers a quintessential Seattle experience with "great views of Lake Union" and a "relaxed atmosphere." While some patrons note inconsistent service and food quality, highlights include "amazing hush puppies," "incredible oysters and fisherman's stew," and a seafood tower with "top notch" oyster selection. Perfect for seafood lovers!

416 Reviews
  1. Clare

    Seattle1 review

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Booked a high top table and was seated at the picnic table. Why take reservations if you won’t honor what was booked? The food made up for it, but I was bummed I wasn’t seated at the table I booked.

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  2. Mandy VIP

    Seattle9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love eating here. We came to celebrate my birthday with friends. Perfect Seattle experience in a relaxed atmosphere.

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  3. Felipe

    Las Vegas1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Service was good but this was the first time I had 3 bad dishes. The Chicken drums, the clams dip and the fish n chips were unacceptable. The Fish sandwich and the chowder were good but not worth the outing.

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  4. bryan

    Charlotte3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lots of food for the price…. I got the fish and chips and it was 3 large pieces of fish. The hush puppies were also amazing.

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  5. ClaytonS

    Dallas9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good dive bar drinks and food. Great views of Lake Union.

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  6. Troy

    Sacramento26 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Not worth your time or money. The menu is very limited. Most of the food is deep fried or served between two slices of bread. Limited choices for anyone wanting a healthier fare. The server was nice but unfortunately needed properly sized clothing to appropriately cover her stomach…sorry, just lacked class and even decency for a casual vibe. The food is average at best. So many choices in Seattle, you can do better!

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  7. Anne VIP

    Portland47 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Disappointing I thought this was a restaurant with a view of the lake. I had friends here from out of town. I will not be returning. It was dark. The food wasn’t great and you couldn’t see out at all.

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  8. siobhan

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The oysters and fisherman’s stew were incredible. My only regret was I didn’t get a bowl of bisque to go. Highly recommended.

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  9. Amanda

    Seattle1 review

    3.0

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was mediocre and overpriced. I ordered the surf n turf biscuits and gravy and the biscuits tasted burnt and the gravy had no flavor. We wanted to try a new spot for brunch but we will not be going back.

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  10. Kalei

    Seattle9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    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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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 4.4 stars by 416 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Seattle / Eastern Washington
  4. Seattle
  5. Lake Union / Eastlake

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for The White Swan Public House

1001 Fairview Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98109

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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
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