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Canlis
American Restaurant$$$$
East Queen Anne, Seattle
The experts at The Wall Street Journal and GQ Magazine recommend this place
"Jason Franey and James MacWilliams are worth the trip."(3 Tips)"magnificent views of Lake Union"(3 Tips)
"cocktails from bar manager James MacWilliams"(3 Tips)
"Skip the tasting menu and wine pairing."(7 Tips)
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Joanna BurtonJune 28, 2014Excellent cocktails, fantastic food, super service and such a great performance from Walt on the piano. This place is a must if you visit Seattle, but be sure to book well in advance.
Jon B.September 3, 2017Just I ncredible, with a view overlooking Lake Union second to none. The service was impeccable, and the Somm' went above and beyond. Start with the Canlis salad, definitely get the A5 Wagyu steak.
Tim McCabeJuly 6, 2014They were unbelievably friendly. The food was superb! They also brought little extras and chocolate to take home. They made our anniversary very special! Just see the attached pic. Definitely go here!
- Chad HornerMarch 1, 2016a one of a kind restaurant for Seattle, make sure to dress up for this meal. enjoy magnificent views of Lake Union if you're able to get a table near a window
David NilssenDecember 28, 2013Do the chef tasting menu and, make sure to say hi to the owners. The brothers that now run @Canlis are awesome and always walking the floor. It's the best dining experience in Seattle.
- Phuong NguyenMay 15, 2018One of my favorite fine-dining experiences in Seattle. You can never go wrong with the tasting menu. You can choose one of each four courses. Wine menu is divine. Perfect for a special occasion!
- Allie CaudleAugust 16, 2018Canlis is the epitome of fine dining in Seattle. Harkening on their classical roots, they provide a stellar four course menu. The Canlis wine team maintains one of the best wine list in the city.
As good as it gets in Seattle. I come back repeatedly for the excellent service, phenomenal food and a great experience overall. Bring someone special here and enjoy one of the best meals ever.
Igor ShabatJune 4, 2019Service, atmosphere, food, wine, music are excellent! I would highly recommend you to visit Canlis for any celebration occasion and don't forget to suit up ;)
Shannon PerezApril 2, 2014Everything was top notch from valet to signing the check. Only negative thing I can say is that the serving size of foie gras is on the large side. A little bit of that stuff goes a long way!
Alberto PolintanJanuary 10, 2017The service is very good; attentive and efficient. Dessert is exemplary - adventurous while executed with finesse. The soufflé is a wonderful example. The mains are (disappointingly) more conventional
Christina TroitinoAugust 11, 2014Incredible old school NW. If you're not dressed up or just want snacks sit in the lounge. Check out the black phone table--it's where the owner used to sit to spy on his workers--pretty neat
Brad GrahamMay 28, 2013"A stunningly beautiful example of non-ironic retro glamour. A kitchen with 60-some years of tradition that not only knows how to do a proper hunk of bleeding meat, but has taken on chef Jeff Franey."
Brandon WestJanuary 27, 2020A lovely experience but there are other restaurants in Seattle that are as good or better and way cheaper, just without the view and history.
Mirek NowakApril 21, 2017The food and service at this fine restaurant really stands out. The staff found the perfect balance between being there and not! They really made for a perfect birthday.
Randy BalmoresMay 13, 2013Hands down the greatest service I've ever got. The good was very excellent. Had the roast duck and it was one of the best things I've ever had. A little on the high end $$ wise, but not by much
GQ MagazineDecember 3, 2015The seven-course tasting menu at Canlis is thrilling—the briny sweetness of local vermouth-kissed spot prawns, the meaty funk of 28-day dry-aged lamb. Read more
Dennis Arun MartinJuly 19, 2014Beautiful n Classy restaurant just outside of Downtown. Go there to celebrate a special occasion n you won't be disappointed. Most importantly, remember to dress up.
Natalie FreilichJune 16, 2014The Canlis salad is a fresh must but what blows you away is their silky creme brûlée, a masterpiece. The views and architecture is the definition of Seattle.
BravoDecember 2, 2010You gotta respect the skill and dedication it has taken to keep a fine-dining restaurant going for so long. The food is the best it’s ever been with Chef Jason Franey in the kitchen.-Maria Hines, Top
Scott ArchambaultJanuary 27, 2013Get the tasting menu. Wagyu and Uni Panna Cotta dishes are outstanding. Beautiful views of Seattle and service that was not at all stuffy. Definitely a Seattle highlight.
MarcJanuary 11, 2021Esquire: If we tell you that Canlis is the “epitome of elegance,” you might get the wrong impression. Canlis has fine-tuned a form of hospitality so effortless that a “fancy” meal feels like a reunion
AmateurConciergeNovember 8, 2018Excellent fine dining experience with amazing views and vibe and impeccable service. Salsify with blood sausage was delicious
Nicholas JarrettNovember 9, 2013Absolutely all it's cracked up to be. The epitome of postwar architecture, and the kitchen and wine is to match. It was a lifetime ambition to do dinner here.
Mike PulaJuly 6, 2013The Canlis salad is a delicious course not to be passed up. The glazed duck for two is beautifully prepated.
Renaud #July 6, 2019Fantastic views, amazing food. Friendly service by Daniel 💯. Get the soufflé à l’orange 🍊
- Tom MooreJune 24, 2017Skip the tasting menu and wine pairing. Next trip I'd opt for steak tartare and fries in the bar.
GourmetLiveJune 8, 2012Food blogger Anandi of House of Peanut recommends Canlis. "The wine list is unreal and includes countless local wines as well as vintages from around the world."
Wine SpectatorMay 1, 2012This Wine Spectator Grand Award winner (since 1997) features some 2,200 wine selections, 15,000 bottles in its cellar and moderate markups. Strengths include California, France, Washington and Italy.
Matt OlivasJune 29, 2012ask for a tour of the wine cellar. History of the restaurant is quite amazing and the staff are all skilled storytellers! Hope you enjoy as much as I did.
Jim RaySeptember 6, 2017Old school Seattle institution updated with modernist PNW cuisine. Great special occasion spot, killer views.- Allie CaudleMarch 6, 2019Canlis is the epitome of fine dining in Seattle with sweeping views of Lake Union. Harkening on their classical roots, they provide a stellar four course menu.
Alexander ScottJuly 9, 2013For the vegans: Canlis graciously prepared a seven course vegan tasting menu and everything was executed perfectly. Happy birthday to me!
Angel PlanellsMay 20, 2014View is amazing, food is yummy, and service is excellent. Must go if you are ever in Seattle
Denise FJanuary 25, 2020Best thing in this place is not actually the food, but ambient, architecture the feeling you get when is inside and service! You feel really pampered, drinks are spot on! Food is just ok.
Nigel RichardsJune 10, 2013Go for the three course and pair some wine. You will be too full for desert but the food is so amazing... That won't matter.
Condé Nast TravelerOctober 26, 2016I always return from a meal here feeling inspired—and with my passion for our industry completely on fire.” - Will Guidara, co-owner of Eleven Madison Park and The NoMad in New York City Read more
MariaAugust 25, 2012Amazing piano player! Even more amazing is the food. Have the crab cake, foie gras, duck for two, twice baked potato. You'll thank me.
Seattle MetNovember 9, 2011The brilliance of Canlis is that it isn’t content to let mythic be enough. Jason Franey is an extraordinary chef: nudging the old girl into the new century without back-burnering classics. Read more
Riona MacNamaraApril 9, 2016The vegan tasting menu is a fill-in fine dining experience, and Canlis's service is PERFECT- Nick LeeApril 15, 2016In 2012, voted in Top 100 of U.S restaurants by Forbes magazine http://www.forbes.com/sites/larryolmsted/2012/03/13/just-released-the-100-best-u-s-restaurants/#339b315e3d02
- Rebekah NguyenAugust 31, 2023Canlis restaurant at 11 minutes drive to the south of Seattle dentist Evergreen Smile Studio
- Seattle MetNovember 11, 2011Did we expect less, of the Canlis lounge, than to excel as a cocktail bar? Extra points for selecting James MacWilliams, a barman known for esoteric experimentation and attention to detail. Read more
Mel DogJune 15, 2013The duck is quite honestly out-of-this-world. Service is impeccable and the view is gorgeous. A special place!
Carlo ManticaMay 10, 2014Amazing restaurant. A must see in Seattle. The Canlis family adds a great personal touch
eric bornemannFebruary 5, 2018One of the most beautiful dining rooms on the West Coast. Fantastic views.
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- Mon–Thu
- 5:30 PM–9:30 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
(206) 283-3313
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Outdoor Seating
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Live Music
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Table Service
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Private Lot, Valet
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