The White Swan Public House - Seattle (WA)

2 /5 Aaron Salz: TOURIST TRAP: My wife and I ordered the Jonahs Crab Claws, fish and chips, and hushpuppies. The crab claws were tough, had very little meat, and ultimately didnt have flavor that stood out. The fish was entirely unseasoned and over-fried. The hushpuppies are marketed as containing crab, cheese curd, and jalapeno. We concluded that the only way they couldve really gotten this description was from an AI model trying to get people to order the dish. A more apt name would have been bread and butter hushpuppies. They contained none of what was advertised, but would be great for anyone looking for fried dough served on top of butter. I commend this restaurant for being able to earn such great margins on their food, and they are a testament to the fact that great location is all it takes to survive as a business. The drinks we ordered - both mixed drinks - were delicious but wildly overpriced. The service was great, so my wife and I almost felt guilty for how much we hated the food. We were very upset by what we had to spend to get what we got, but that could just be a Seattle thing...

5 /5 paul bryant: By the water with sea planes landing nearby. Great service, solid selection of northwest beers and a good menu including seafood poutine and a range of burgers and sandwiches. I had the fishwich which was well prepared and a bit messy. Great spot for an after work team thing or just a happy hour with friends.

5 /5 Shelley Carr: One of my local favorites on a sunny day. The location is right by the marina, and the menu has a mix of seafood and non seafood items, although you are better off sticking with the seafood. One person got the burger and it was a bit thin and not great. I got the seafood poutine with clams and bacon and it was delicious after our round of oysters. The fries are fried fresh and then topped with the clam poutine and it’s well seasoned and flavorful with tasty clams. Our cocktails were good, interesting combinations but a little on the sweet side. We sat outside with a view of the boats, and they do have outdoor heaters if it gets cold. The outdoor tables are wood and while it is enclosed it is not safe from the breezes off the water, so if you are there on a cloudy day, bring a blanket. Make reservations early, as it can get booked out on weekends and walk ins can take hours to get a table.

5 /5 Emiliano Ghislieri: Pretty much all food here is delicious. They have great happy hour prices, and the hush puppies are amazing. The drinks are also great. The atmosphere is wonderful, even being able to see sea planes landing and departing.

3 /5 Rhicke Jennings: This is a very casual lakeside restaurant that appears to be especially popular in the summer months. The outdoor seating is connected to the marina so it has the potential of being a nice atmosphere. The interior is quite dated and dark. We ordered cheeseburgers, crab claws and oysters. As the restaurant was busy we found service to be slow, especially for the initial order and food delivery, perhaps they dont have adequate staff. Also the restaurant seems quite dated and not maintained; it did not feel clean. The happiest diners were outside with ample drinks and very casually dressed in bathing suits and tank tops. While the restaurant was recommended by friends, we cant see ourselves returning.