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1. LH

   LeahH

   Seattle

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent food! Friendly staff. Lovely patio. Romantic! We ll be back.

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   PaulW

   Seattle

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   always a great experience - food, drink and service

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   MKE521

   Seattle

   17 reviews

   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Waiter was excellent. Loved our food selections!!

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   MikeStar

   Seattle

   27 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   27 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service4ambience5

   The food is excellent!! It is just very expensive for the small portions you get.

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   Rnoelm

   Washington DC

   17 reviews

   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on June 16, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Hip, casual and fantastic food. This airy little place was a perfect way to start a vacation in the Emerald City. A very reasonably priced, award winning restaurant in a less frequented part of town. If timing works and the weather is good, highly suggest a quick trip to Gasworks down the hill for a post dinner sunset.

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   sallys

   Seattle

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 13, 2022

   overall2food3service2ambience2

   I've been to Whale Wins for lunch, which was wonderful, never for dinner. It was an underwhelming experience. Our waiter was friendly and proficient initially. In a nutshell, roasted chicken was way overdone, bread was served without any condiment, waitperson did not check back with us at al, not once,l after we were served. Didn't check in about food, didn't ask if we wanted more wine, which we did, no one picked up our dishes after we were done. Following our meal we sat for about twenty minutes and then stood up to leave. We were then given our check, paid, left a modest tip of 15% and left. We think we are done with Whale Wins. Very sorry. An overcooked $37.00 half chicken is not something we wish to repeat, nor the inattention.

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   MagPie

   Seattle

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on June 11, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The Whale Wins is excellent in all aspects. The food is delicious, simple yet sophisticated and with intricate flavors that create a complex sensory experience. The small size of the restaurant and the open kitchen give the feel that the feel are invited in someone’s private kitchen adding to the brilliant experience. With a check for two at the $300 level, the prices however are steep. While able to chase the exponential growth in Seattle incomes with bay area pricing, and even though this place is most likely one of the best in Seattle, we are still in Seattle.

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Atlanta

   1 review

   vip
   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 5, 2022

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   Wonderful experience! The food had so many delightful surprises.

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   Lovetoeat

   Seattle

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on June 3, 2022

   overall4food5service4ambience3

   The food was 5 star. But we were seated in the corner behind a very large loud group and found it difficult to flag a server (dropped fork, adding to our order). A little more attention to the quiet old couple in the back. A bench cushion on the back bench would’ve added to the comfort of the evening. Not sure what you can do about the noise level, the men were deep in their drinks and seemed unaware of diners nearby. I think they needed a separate room.

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10. SD

    SteveD

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 30, 2022

    overall3food4service4ambience3

    The food was delicious and the service was great. With that being said, I could not justify coming back given the cost of the meal. I understand that market price for quality beef comes at a premium, but $110 for 29 oz. of steak is laughable. Granted, I could have asked what this price was prior to ordering, but I would never think that a single cut of beef would be over $100, especially since The Whale Wins isn’t a steakhouse. Furthermore, the menu did not list the size of the cut, so there was no way to even infer the cost of the meal beforehand. All in all, it was a wonderful meal, but the pricing was nothing short of outrageous.

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11. DR

    DutchRutter

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    An incredible experience. We had a delicious bottle of orange sauvignon blanc from Slovenia, but noticed a wide array of different styles of wine on their menu. The food was outstanding, nothing but orgasmic moans could be heard coming from our table...and we were fully dressed.

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    MeatBall

    Houston

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    Great, family style dishes. The staff have difficulty pacing out courses so best to order by course.

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13. TB

    TiffanyB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Pure bliss! Highly recommend to everyone looking for a delicious night out.

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    DJBWA

    Seattle

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience3

    Food was good but it's not easy having a conversation as the music is loud. Beef dish is good but the meat was fatty and should include oven baked potatoes. Also bread and butter should be offered freely...not $6. Felt nickled and dined.

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    JoyD

    Seattle

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything delicious (except for pickled raisins - not my thing) excellent service, wine, lovely patio. Definitely a fantastic choice for my husband’s birthday.

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    christineh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious food and really great service! Their whole team is awesome

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    Nunatak

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The Whale Wins always delivers. We’ve been going there for years and will continue to do so.

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    ElleW

    Seattle

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food went beyond my expectations. The service was impeccable. I would eat here everyday if I could.

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    JoshL

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall1food1service2ambience4

    The ambience of the restaurant however the food quality was very subpar. We ordered the baked goat cheese, roasted asparagus, gnocchi, and potatoes. The baked goat cheese came out cold, the potatoes were heavily under seasoned and the gnocchi was also cold and the mushrooms were not cooked. All in all a very poor experience for a Rene Erickson restaurant, especially considering the high prices.

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    NapaVisitor

    San Francisco

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Incredible food like we remembered. Good wine selection with creative cocktail options.

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    KatieS

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious seasonal food brightly prepared. This is one of my longtime favorite restaurants, it never disappoints!

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    On a mini vacation and chose the Whale Wins based on reviews. It did not disappoint. Excellent friendly laidback but attentive service exceptional fresh fare not overly complex just well prepared. Highly recommend.

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2022

    overall3food4service4ambience4

    We were seated about 40 minutes after our reservation time. Service and food were good.

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    roberth

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Very good food with casual vibe but higher ends prices.

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25. KK

    KellyK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Astonishingly good food, simply and deliciously prepared.

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    KateT

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We went to the Whale Wins because of the recent Beard nominations. It didn’t disappoint. Stars of the evening we’re the jambon, black cod and sticky toffee pudding. We also enjoyed a lovely WA gamay. Our server (who’s name I didn’t get), was always there when we needed them. I was also shocked at how a full restaurant could have such a pleasant noise level.

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    Tris

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    Good but not great. Underwhelmed for the price. Our soup was delicious; everything else was good but nothing to write home about.

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    AdamT

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A huge fan of the cafe, but haven't been in 2 years. Happy to see its still as great as ever.

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    Foodies

    Charlotte

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Sensational family dinner for spring break vacation! Enjoyed watching the chef prepare our dinner. Friendly and fun waitstaff! Food so delicious fresh seasonal and local! Don’t miss this one, be sure to make a reservation! Best meal in Seattle!!!

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outstanding service, food & dessert.

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    LucyN

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic!

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    StellaG

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food so good I had to close my eyes to savor. Chicory salad out of this world. Steak totally worth it.

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    Hampdenchick813

    Seattle

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service and excellent food. Staff was very accommodating of allergies

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Delicious !!!

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    Maxwell

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Greta (hope that is the correct spelling!) and the rest of the staff were all very sweet, and the food was phenomenal! We will be back ❤️

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    SabrinaP

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great dinner. Wonderful food amazing service. I took my teen son out to dinner on a trip to Seattle. Such a great place!

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    EstherDG

    Portland

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    Best dish was the cabbage...and the bread pudding scallops where dry and overcooked.....and overpriced cheese platter -supposed to be shared, so we were not expecting a small wedge of brie w/ tiny slices of bread - it's more of an individual serving. I think the overall quality/ value was better pre - covid. However, we enjoyed the evening.

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    Andrew

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was outstanding. Service was also very good. A bit expensive but highly recommend!

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    Matt

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food and service. Wonderful atmosphere. I'd can't wait to go back.

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was super perfect. Made a reservation last minute, 30 minutes before the time we wanted because our v day dinner somewhere else fell through. We are trying to not eat beef lately so this menu was easy to maneuver for myself and wife

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