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Captain Whidbey Restaurant, Coupeville, WA

Captain Whidbey Restaurant

4.6 (575)
$31 to $50
Northwest
2072 West Captain Whidbey Inn Road, Coupeville, WA 98239

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
The Captain Whidbey’s beautiful waterfront setting, edible gardens and Penn Cove view, provided all guests with a memorable experience. Focusing on ingredients grown locally on Whidbey Island, as well as produce, flowers and herbs harvested from the Captain Whidbey gardens, our culinary focus is on Northwest comfort foods.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Northwest, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Catering
    Captain Whidbey has long been a place of tradition, celebration and ceremony. For over 111 years our property has played host to gatherings of all sizes. With an eye for special experiences, our team has developed an array of program options for your dream wedding or event on Whidbey Island. We invite you and your guests to enjoy all that Captain Whidbey has to offer! Please contact our event sales manager at events@captainwhidbey.com
  • Private party facilities
    Set on the verdant shores of Penn Cove, Captain Whidbey has long been a place of tradition, celebration and ceremony. For over 111 years our property has played host to gatherings of all sizes. With an eye for special experiences, our team has developed an array of program options for your dream wedding or event on Whidbey Island. We invite you and your guests to enjoy all that Captain Whidbey has to offer! Please contact our event sales manager at events@captainwhidbey.com
  • Neighborhood
    Whidbey Island
  • Cross street
    Madrona Way
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 575 people are saying

Captain Whidbey Restaurant 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Captain Whidbey Restaurant offers "phenomenal food and service" with a cozy, inviting atmosphere featuring stunning views over Penn Cove. Guests rave about standout dishes like the "best in the universe" burger and "fantastic" mushroom croquettes. The menu impresses with high-quality ingredients, while attentive staff ensure a memorable dining experience.
686 Reviews
  1. Margaret

    Phoenix / Arizona1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu selections and food was outstanding, as was the service. The restaurant has been redecorated a bit with more rug and soft chairs to tamp-down the noise, which is going in the best direction.

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  2. Steve

    Hawaii9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal food and service. The ambiance and room are cozy and comfortable.

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  3. kristen

    Portland / Oregon3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Complete with orca show! Phenomenal experience. Thank you!

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  4. Sally

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We did the 5 course chefs special and it was so fun, funky and delicious. The STUFFED FRESH MOREL MUSHROOMS and HOUSE SMOKED SALMON along with the Smoked duck were favs. Add on we had a pod of ORCA's swim by during dinner- how cool is that! Get reservations. It was busy.

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  5. Peter

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the ambience of times past . The food for the price was fair. A $54 entree should wow you a bit-halibut leaks ramps. The salmon was good. The mussels and clams were terrific.

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  6. Sue

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I ordered the duck. It was delicious. If you are used to crispy duck, this is not crispy, but rather tender and very flavorful. Our friend had the salmon and raved about it. We shared the muscles (a must) and the clams - broth was to die for!! In the end, the burger….the Best in the universe…truly; and the skinny fries…sooooo good!! We Love, Love, Love the Captain Whidbey. Colleen our server made the night perfect!!! Thank you very much. We will Always be bakkkkk!!! 💚

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  7. ken

    Philadelphia County1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very beautiful place to dine, staff was great. We were a bit disappointed by the dinner portion size, small and we left hungry.

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  8. David VIP

    Los Angeles857 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our dinner was great. Good service and very delicious food. It is good to experience the greatness of the old Captain Whidbey's dining. tonight.

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  9. Diane

    Anchorage / Alaska5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My dad and I visited on Monday, May 12. It was quiet. We had reservations but likely didn’t need one. We’ve been here before (and will certainly be back) and both of us tried new items from the menu. Dad was very happy with the flavor and creaminess of the mussel bisque and I think even happier with the spring risotto with mushrooms, peas, & asparagus. He’s not one to gush about vegetarian food, but he did repeatedly for this risotto! I had the haystack salad (perfect size for one and great flavor & fresh, crisp veggies to start the meal) and the crab rigatoni from the small plates menu. A thing I love about CW is it’s one place you know that if the dish says it has crab, it has crab. It’s not tiny flecks you see at most restaurants but chunks of crab. This dish was no different. We finished with dessert - Dad’s usual carrot cake (if you like carrot cake, you have to try this one!) and I had the shortbread with chocolate ganache & hazelnuts. OMG And I can’t say enough about our server, Cameron. He was working the entire bar and dining room effortlessly, timely, and with great care & expertise. Thank you!

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  10. Lee

    Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service and friendly staff. The food was very well prepared. The waffles were cold and stiff, though. The ambience is very good, quaint, view, but the wood plank ceiling made a lot of screeching sounds from people walking on the second floor. All in all, a very good experience.

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Captain Whidbey Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 575 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Seattle / Eastern Washington
  4. Whidbey Island
  5. Whidbey Island

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Captain Whidbey Restaurant

2072 West Captain Whidbey Inn Road, Coupeville, WA 98239

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Madrona Way
  • Neighborhood
    Whidbey Island
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Northwest, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Captain Whidbey has long been a place of tradition, celebration and ceremony. For over 111 years our property has played host to gatherings of all sizes. With an eye for special experiences, our team has developed an array of program options for your dream wedding or event on Whidbey Island. We invite you and your guests to enjoy all that Captain Whidbey has to offer! Please contact our event sales manager at events@captainwhidbey.com
  • Private party facilities
    Set on the verdant shores of Penn Cove, Captain Whidbey has long been a place of tradition, celebration and ceremony. For over 111 years our property has played host to gatherings of all sizes. With an eye for special experiences, our team has developed an array of program options for your dream wedding or event on Whidbey Island. We invite you and your guests to enjoy all that Captain Whidbey has to offer! Please contact our event sales manager at events@captainwhidbey.com
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