Canlis

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.