The Whale Wins

Is The Whale Wins still open?

No — The Whale Wins in Fremont/Wallingford, Seattle is reported closed, according to local press coverage; we have not established an exact closure date for this record.

Closure Details

Closure date

June 1, 2025Estimated — on or around this date, not confirmed

Reason

Renee Erickson restaurant closed

Sources

3

Google Places

Status

Permanently closed, per Google

Last checked

May 26, 2026

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Evidence Trail

1. ¹Google PlacesMay 26, 2026

   Reported permanently closed

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2. ²News ReportJul 9, 2025

   Reported closed

   “The Whale Wins, a James Beard Award-winning restaurant, is closing.”

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3. ³News ReportJul 8, 2025

   Reported closed

   “The Whale Wins is closing permanently.”

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