The White Swan Public House

Went here with friends for the first time. We had great service on a bustling Friday evening. Nice pinot noir and Holy Mountain Black Lager.
I ordered the Crab Hush Puppies, which was 5 large balls of dough, no taste of crab, and not even good hush puppies taste. Our server took it off the bill.
Fortunately the Spring Salad was huge, and with lots of blue cheese, delicious. The slices of pear added nothing.
Husband had the Fishwich, which was halibut, and really good, with yummy fries.
Be aware that the entrance is around to the right from the parking lot, almost hidden. Not good signage.

Good food, good service, and nice ambiance. Took our family and dog there as we were able to sit at the outside patio.

If you plan on sitting outside on a nice day, I suggest going earlier to put your name on the waitlist.

Their patio (covered and heated in winter) is a pretty perfect spot for watching the water and all the water activities while enjoying drinks and tasty food. They have a pretty great menu all day round, including for brunch.

On busier days (sunny weekends) you may want to make reservations, but usually haven't had trouble getting a table.

Great location, perfect for Sunday morning brunch. Fun fact: they are having oyster happy hour all day everyday until the end of April. I only knocked off one star because I was brought the wrong dish twice and they did not have our reservation when we arrived. But plenty of seating was available so it all worked out.

White swan public house is THE place to be in the summertime. Down on the water, boats flowing in and out of the marina, casual boathouse vibe w/indoor and outdoor sitting - you do not feel like you are in Seattle at all! The oysters are fresh and delicious - to this day & many oysters later I still believe the best oysters I've ever had were at this restaurant! They have a shells and champagne deal which we love. We have brought out of town guests here after we got off a hot tub boat and it was a hit.

Sometimes there can be a wait list but it's not a problem - we just put our name on the list and walk the docks until it's our time to be seated.

This restaurant is great and perfect to take visitors from out of town because of its location and seafood-focused dishes!

We made a reservation to accommodate our large party with kids and there was plenty of availability for a Sunday morning. There are picnic tables outside with umbrellas to provide shade.

The cocktails were superb and strong. Ask the server for their recommendations since that's what we did and we weren't disappointed. The entrees were also excellent and include a Seattle touch like the baked eggs with smoked salmon or the Manila clams biscuit and gravy.

Overall, it's a very delicious and family-friendly spot for weekend brunch!

The entrance to White Swan is tucked behind a few shops and restaurants. The first thing that greets you is that the table is limited for 2 hours. No leisurely dining here. They also require that you give your credit card information when you are making the reservation.

The menu is very limited from what you see online. This was very disappointing. There was only one salad on the menu which was not what I expected as it was a chicory salad. I was looking forward to having seafood but ended up with the Osso Boccu because of my limitations and theirs. It was good, but not outstanding as I have had at many Italian restaurants. My husband had the halibut. It was small, but good. They had 2 desserts. Neither was to our liking, so no dessert tonight.

Happy hour review

This is such a popular spot for happy hour and especially on sunny days. They recently changed the happy hour menu which doesn't seem to be as good of a steal as before but it's still one of the best happy hours around.

Ambiance- beautiful waterfront view with upscale yet casual vibes. Great place for a date or group.

Happy hour- oysters are the best deal for price and quality. The fish and chips were a good size for the price as well.

A bustling dockside joint with a good selection of seafood eats and waterside views of Lake Union. Reservations are recommended especially if you would like to request outdoor patio seating. Prices in the menu are a bit high.

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Crab Hushpuppies: honey butter ($16).

The appetizer came with five freshly fried balls of dough, but I did not notice much of a crab flavor.
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Poutine of the Sea: chowder-style gravy, steamed clams, fries, scallions, bacon ($23).

Had to try this entrée as I had never heard of a seafood-style poutine. The portion was much more than expected, particularly the topped clams. The chowder-style gravy at the bottom of the bowl complimented the fries well.
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Fish and Chips: cornmeal breaded rockfish filets, fries, tartar ($21).

The dish came with three fried fillets. The fish was not juicy but not that dry either.
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Everybody at the table had to show their IDs even though not all were ordering alcoholic drinks. A paid parking lot is nearby.

Came here for dinner with friends and the indoor outdoor space is great if you are looking for a nice patio on the water.

The seafood is the move if you are looking for some oysters or shrimp. Service was fast and nice!

Would definitely come back when I'm in town.