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Captain Whidbey Restaurant

4.8 (661)
$31 to $50
Northwest
2072 West Captain Whidbey Inn Road, Coupeville, WA 98239

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Captain Whidbey Restaurant

4.8
$31 to $50
Northwest
Whidbey Island

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2 people
23:30
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

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
    Bar Daily 16:00–21:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–21:00
  • 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

Experiences

  • Captain's Trivia Night Fall 2026

    1 - 8 people

    27 Oct 2026 - 2 Dec 2026
    Enjoy a wonderful meal crafted by our incredible kitchen crew, with our rotation specialty Trivia Menu! We will have wine beer, and a selection of cocktails. To streamline service, a 18% auto gratuity will be added to all checks. Prizes are won each round, with this week's prize a Grand Prize of $75 to the winning team. Trivia goes from 7-8:30pm, and takes place in the restaurant and bar. Regular dinner and bar guests are more than welcome to attend and either play along or observe, but it does get loud! If looking for a more intimate dining experience, we recommend making a reservation between 4 and 5:15pm. We will switch to the Trivia Menu at 6:30PM.
    Captain's Trivia Night Fall 2026 photo
  • Muddy Boots Supper Club November

    US$50.00 - US$60.00 per person

    1 - 8 people

    22 Nov 2026 only
    Please join us for the Muddy Boots Supper Club. Attendees become members after attending and receive their MBSC pin. Wear this to future Muddy Boots dinners to get your member meal price! Meet some friends and eat delicious local fare! Questions? Call us at (360) 678-4097.
    Muddy Boots Supper Club November photo

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Captain Whidbey Restaurant.

4.8

4.8
(661)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Captain Whidbey Restaurant offers a "fantastic experience" with "wonderful ambience" in a "lovely rustic building." Guests praise the "incredible" food, "delightful" staff, and "amazing" views. The restaurant's historic charm and personalized touches, like signed anniversary cards, make it a "10/10 experience." A must-visit for fresh, local cuisine!
752 Reviews
  1. Michelle

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great burger & fries, excellent service. My martini was fantastic too. I love Captain Whidbey for the ambiance and vibe as much as anything. Food varies from good to great, but the prices are steep. The veggies with my halibut all tasted the same - I could tell they were leeks and fennel by looking at them, not by taste. But the halibut and the sauce were delicious. Next time I'm getting the mussels.

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  2. Charles Gold

    Washington, D.C. Area13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for a couple of drinks. Very limited menu. Didn’t eat as we are vegetarian. Bar food or lack of snacks could use improvements. Beautiful historical feel to properly.

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  3. Elizabeth

    Portland / Oregon5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent place to eat in Coupeville! Salmon was great. Loved the soup.

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  4. Alex

    Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 7 October 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    As a server not really looking forward to giving this feedback. But meh. Steak was cooked great, didn’t really understand the dish as a whole. Halibut was very sub par. Melon excellent. Service was mediocre, slow greet, slow drinks, slow next round. Birthday card is a strange touch, maybe just comp a dessert? Loud because of large party can’t be helped. But just didn’t come away thinking this is a $226 meal plus tip. Would give a second chance with serious reservations.

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  5. Traci

    Portland / Oregon5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely setting and a fantastic staff, our service both in the restaurant and bar were fantastic. Thank you Theresa and Felicia!

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  6. Jessica

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience, wonderful ambience. All the staff were so engaging, cheerful, and pleasant. The food was delicious

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  7. Carla Gold

    Orlando / Central Florida East2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was warm, welcoming and attentive. Food was inventive and delicious. View amazing! Highly recommend.

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  8. Lisa

    Tampa / Central Florida West5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 September 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Sprayed I love the carrot cake, dessert and the bread is salmon was quite fishy. I know it’s fish but salmon shouldn’t be that fishy. Very nice ambience watch very rustic but very pricey.

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  9. Heather

    Seattle / Eastern Washington10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was local, fresh, and fabulous!! Loved the historic lodge and peaceful grounds.

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  10. Bryn

    New Mexico3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely rustic building, location and ambience with terrific food.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Northwest, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Daily 16:00–21:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–21:00
  • 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

FAQs

Many dishes feel satisfying, guests call the haystack salad a 'perfect size for one, ' note generous chunks of crab in seafood plates, and the Captain Burger arrives with a shareable stack of sea-salt fries.

Yes, Captain Whidbey’s waterfront setting, cozy PNW ambience and attentive service make it a popular choice for anniversaries and special evenings.

Yes, vegetarian options are available: guests praise the spring risotto (the Nantes Carrot Risotto appears on the menu), showing plant-based mains are offered.

Sunday mornings are a lovely choice, guests specifically praise Sunday breakfast/brunch and note it can feel uncrowded compared with dinner service.

The Brown Butter Toasted Carrot Cake is a recurring favorite, multiple guests single it out as a must-try dessert and it appears on the menu's sweet treats.

Captain Whidbey feels like a cozy Pacific Northwest lodge, a waterfront spot with edible gardens and Penn Cove views, warm log-cabin interiors, and rustic charm noted by many guests.

Yes, Captain Whidbey has outdoor seating: guests have dined on the deck and enjoyed outside meals and fireside evenings.

Resort casual is the guide, light, comfortable, and nothing formal is expected.

Yes, Captain Whidbey offers special dining experiences, from occasional tasting menus to events like the Vivaldi Experience, a curated multi-course meal with live string quartet.

Captain Whidbey’s weekend brunch/breakfast is a lovely, calmer choice, guests report it wasn’t crowded and enjoyed Bellinis and Bloody Marys, while dinner evenings tend to be busier.

Yes, families are welcome: the restaurant offers a kids breakfast menu, high chairs and crayons, and staff are noted as accommodating to toddlers and families.

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Captain Whidbey Restaurant

4.8
$31 to $50
Northwest
Whidbey Island

Make a booking

2 people
23:30
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
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