The White Swan Public House

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   Anne

   VIP

   Portland

   47 reviews

   2.0

   47 reviews

   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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   siobhan

   New York City

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   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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   Amanda

   Seattle

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   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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   Kalei

   Seattle

   9 reviews

   3.0

   9 reviews

   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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   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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   Sara

   Seattle

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 23, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Trying every seafood tower in Seattle. Everything was excellent, love all the little bottles of sauces. Oyster selection was top notch, price point was fantastic
   

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   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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   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.
   

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   Mona Sabrina

   Seattle

   35 reviews

   4.0

   35 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.
   

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    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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