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Canlis
Cuisine: American, Local Specialty, Regional
Price Range: $$$
10Best Says
No Seattle food guide would be complete without a mention of Canlis, for generations a stalwart standby for special occasions and wowing visitors. Since the pandemic began, the Canlis team has made... Read More
No Seattle food guide would be complete without a mention of Canlis, for generations a stalwart standby for special occasions and wowing visitors. Since the pandemic began, the Canlis team has made countless pivots to make their offerings more approachable while also supporting their local community members. The traditional, white-tablecloth dining room now runs a four-course dining program, while visitors take in serene views of beautiful and busy Lake Union below. Such stunning surroundings only enhance the phenomenal gustatory experience, led by Executive Chef Aisha Ibrahim; the menu includes offerings from Manila clams and grilled sablefish with matsutake mushrooms to Dungeness crab salad and duck with lale, kasu butter and winter luxury pumpkin. Enjoy meals paired with appropriate glasses of wine from the spectacular Canlis cellar. In fact, Canlis is one of only 85 restaurants worldwide to have received the "Grand Award" for its wine collection.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Corinne Whiting
Seattle Local Expert
- Best Restaurants: "During your dinner at Canlis, you can enjoy wine from one of the most awarded wine collections anywhere (as proven by its win of the 2017 James Beard Outstanding Wine Program Award). Corkage policy: The restaurant team will happily open up to two bottles for $10 per person, per 750ml bottle. They ask that whatever you choose to bring, it is not something already on the wine list."
- Romantic Dining: "After dinner at Canlis, you will have enjoyed wine from one of the most awarded wine collections anywhere. (All of their wine is also available for retail sale and delivery.)"
- Recommended as Best Restaurants Because: Canlis has become an institution, beloved for its fine fare, impeccable service and stunning views; innovative, Covid-era pivots recently became the talk of the town.
- Best for Romantic Dining Because: Perhaps the city's most lauded fine-dining venue, Canlis is an ideal culinary treat for a special occasion or simply for a splurge.
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