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Canlis
- Restaurants
- Seattle, WA
About this business
For half a century, and three generations of the Canlis family, this gorgeous restaurant has presided on a hill over Lake Union. It beckons the well-off, those looking for a romantic evening, or anyone celebrating a special event. The restaurant has won awards too numerous to list, and a renovation has made it all the better. The cuisine is based on fresh ingredients, with salmon, scallops and Dungeness crab topping the menu. Vegetables are locally grown, as are the wide array of fruits used in each beautifully presented dis... read more
Location details
2576 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Sadly, Dissapointed – We visited Canlis on Sunday for my husband's b-day. It took 50 minutes to get our food because (per our waiter) there was a party of 70 upstairs. (I would figure this is pretty common for December?). We got our coffee service right after dinner, but then it took another 10 minutes to even see dessert menus. Our waiter then told us that their specialty dessert takes 30 minutes to prepare? I think this should have been mentioned a bit earlier. We were so tired by the end, nearly a 3-hour dinner, that we d... read more
Wonderful Dining Experience – I absolutely loved this restaurant and enjoyed the dining experience! My friend flew in from Miami, Florida and wanted to take me to an upscale-fancy-restaurant to celebrate my 26th birthday and to start my year off right. He did some research and asked my friends for some suggestions and decided on Canlis. I hadn't heard of Canlis prior to this. All I was told was to dress up. He has traveled quite a bit and has eaten at some great restaurants in Miami. I work for an airline and have traveled a... read more
The ultimate special event – Interesting that the reviews for this place vary as much as they do. We first went to Canlis in the early '70's, when it was one of the best Seattle had to offer. We lost track of the place, though the "word on the street" seemed not so good. Out of curiosity, we came back for the first time in decades about 3 years ago...and now find that it has replaced our prior favorite of some years duration (Wild Ginger) handily. My work takes me all over the US, with others paying my bill to eat in some of... read more
The best cocktails in town – I can't believe no one's mentioned the amazing experience in the bar! Here's how I do Canlis: Skip the fine dining and all the time (and expense) that goes along with it and grab a table in the bar (no rez necessary). Then proceed to order delicious, perfectly balanced cocktails that are really quite strange and interesting, and a few bar snacks, and walk away having spent about $15/per person for a great little night. You'll spend that much anywhere. My friends and I get all dressed up and come ... read more
My favorite Seattle Restaurant - a true Seattle Experience – This is my absolute favorite restaurant in the city. I love the food, the location, the creativity of dining options (see their website), the decor, the service. . . The waitstaff are ultra attentive and helpful. Every time I come here, I get the sense that my server sincerely cares about making my experience at the restaurant the best it can be. I am never rushed when I come here. The few hours that I spend having dinner here is an experience that causes the stres... read more
worst – They've gotten sanctimounius, cutting people off from more wine - and not being too stingy telling others in the restaurant. How pleasant can it be to be afraid of your waiter?- the decor, which once was so elegant, is disturbingly bad. The menu has gotten more and more boring. And it's like the creepy old has been's of Seattle go there to die.
Overrated – After hearing for years about Canlis's reputation, and reading favorable reviews, we were expecting a truly special fine dining experience. Nothing about our evening was bad, but nothing about it was really outstanding, either. Service was friendly and very polite but slow. The waiter was slow in refilling wine and forgot one of the desserts we ordered. The food was just mediocre, especially when compared with other "fine dining" restaurants. Both my husband's lamb and my halibut arrived overcooked. The waiter di... read more
Simply....Seattles best ! – If Canlis were in France, it would be a starred restaurant. Some of the finest dining experiences I have had in the world were right here in my own backyard at Canlis....
Would be a world class restaurant w/out the view – Amazing food, stellar service and a beautiful dining space are all enhanced by the amazing view. Traditional but modern and creative menu options are done very well. Our service was consistently warm, friendly and competent from the valet to our waiter to the coat check. The dining room has a great Pacific Northwest feel from the wood and stone to the decorations and there are spaces for large groups while romantic couples can still find quiet corners.
Frequently asked questions about Canlis
How is Canlis rated?
Canlis has a 4.6 star rating with 3,195 reviews.
When is Canlis open?
Canlis is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
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