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Canlis Seattle Reviews
Canlis is the special occasion of the special occasion
Canlis is the special occasion of the special occasion restaurant with impeccable view of Lake Union, first class service and haute ambiance. As the OG of high end cuisine in Seattle, Canlis has been featured in almost major every food related media
Good not great
Enjoyed ourselves place is good. Good service and atmosphere nice but for price should be better. I still recommend it for sure
Been wanting to come here for years but anytime I think of
Been wanting to come here for years but anytime I think of it they don't have reservations so finally I plan something and got in as you walk in you greeted to a nice cozy Lobby with a nice fireplace going hostess stations kind of small I almost
Canlis is an absolutely beautiful restaurant for a special
Canlis is an absolutely beautiful restaurant for a special occasion with your partner or family and a beautiful view of the city! The service is absolutely impeccable and everything you would expect in a fine dining experience. The food is also quite
I visited this past July.
The service, atmosphere, and view were great, but the food missed the mark. It covered different cuisines that made the courses feel disjointed. It's hard to blend Japanese, Mediterranean, American, and others into a single cohesive menu...at le
What's it like at Canlis with the creations of Executive
What's it like at Canlis with the creations of Executive Chef Aisha Ibrahim? Allow me to say, this is not the neighborhood broiler it once was. Canlis is an inspiration to other restaurants in the region to emulate for fine dining excellence. I
Wanted to treat my boys to an experience that will be
Wanted to treat my boys to an experience that will be forever memorable. This is the pace for this. Beautiful spot with classic mid-century architecture. James Beard awarded for this architectural masterpiece. Service is like no other. Valet is inclu
I was fortunate to have dined at Canlis this summer to
I was fortunate to have dined at Canlis this summer to celebrate my brother's retirement. We had a private room and everything was impeccable. The food was fantastic as was the atmosphere. The service was perfect from greeting me at the door
An exceptional restaurant - beautiful venue meets excellent
An exceptional restaurant - beautiful venue meets excellent service and delightful meals. We visited Canlis for our 15th year wedding anniversary. They offer "a multicourse dining experience" and wine pairing. We really enjoyed the albacor
Heaven on small plates!
When you hear about a place from a great deal of your friends, you plan your trip around it! And when you get there and it's more wonderful than anything you imagined, you immediately start figuring out how to go back. Such was the case with m
My cousins took us out to a memorable, wonderful dining
My cousins took us out to a memorable, wonderful dining experience last week at Canlis. Zach was our server, & was absolutely fantastic, personable, & extremely accommodating for my near- vegetarian needs, while still enjoying a fantastic mea
The service was great, the views were dope, andddddd the
The service was great, the views were dope, andddddd the food was just ok. Like I get it, fine dining often times is more about paying for the experience as a whole, but sheeeesh for $600 I wish I left with a full stomach at the very least lmao. In
Seattle fine dining at its best.
Service was impeccable. Michelin star worthy. Every dish was rich, thoughtfully created and flavorful. I had an amazing evening.
During a 1:1 meeting with my boss, I asked him about his
During a 1:1 meeting with my boss, I asked him about his favorite fine dining restaurant in Seattle. Without hesitation, he said Canlis. He mentioned that reservations could be hard to get, but it was his and his wife's top choice for special oc
Came here on a whim to grab some drinks before I took on
Came here on a whim to grab some drinks before I took on the town, and it was such a wonderful experience! Living in Seattle, you always hear the hype around Canlis, and it lives up to its reputation. The service is excellent, waiters are attentive,
I do t know if anyone reads the website or physical menu.
It specifically states that 20% is added to all bills and the total amount of that 20% is retained by the management, NONE GOES TO YOUR SERVER.
The service was good and ambiance lovely, especially the
The service was good and ambiance lovely, especially the view. Food, however, was at best average, not good tasting or even imaginative. Some of the dishes were just poorly made - pork belly was basically like eating bacon before it is cooked and I
I used to love coming to Canalis.
The restaurant and its view is really incredible. The last two times, my partner and I noticed a decline in the food and service but it wasn't as bad as the most recent visit. The server, while attempting to be kind, came off very inexperience
Go elsewhere
We recently dined at Canlis to celebrate a birthday. The experience overall was highly disappointing. Despite making the reservation as far in advance as possible and informing the restaurant of the celebratory occasion of our visit, we were seated i
A Seattle tradition
Strangely I never went to Canlis during the 6 years I lived in Seattle in the 90s so recently when Ryne and were stopping in Seattle for a few nights before a cruise I wanted to have a visit. Canlis is a Seattle Tradition and very traditional. It’
Extremely disappointing
First, we have dined at countless fine dining restaurants across the world. We were excited to try and chose Canlis for a 50th Birthday celebration while in Seattle. We called and reserved our table on the first available day three months in advance
Canlis
We had high hopes for Canlis, but the experience was disappointing. While the starters and dessert were solid, the main course—a Denver cut served as “American Wagyu”—was underwhelming, overly fatty, and poorly communicated. For a fine dining
A phenomenal find in Seattle!
What a great dining experience! Yes, it's not cheap. But totally worth it. My adult daughters and I went there in June 2025. Service was spot on and the food was amazing. Our servers were Sophie and Vania (I hope I did not misspell that, V!
Wonderful Dining Experience
Superb Restaurant! Wonderful attentive service from excellent staff. The food tantalized our taste buds right from the start, from the delicious cocktails and nibbles and delicious bread and spreads. The ceremony of the famous Canlis salad… and the
Take your family here for a holiday meal.
Expertly served incredible meals. A group of 14 in a private dining room feels very elegant for expanded holiday family. The view was clear and an appreciated bonus. Great restaurant.
Disappointed in Seattle
I have visited Canlis 5 times and was quite underwhelmed by my recent visit. Service and food were not up to previous standards or other restaurants of comparable cost. The venue is still lovely.
Elevated--Enchanting--Endearing = Everything
We just finished dinner at Canlis and it was amazing! My children (8 and 10) and I are visiting from Boston and this was the one restaurant I really wanted to go to. The setting is stunning, the service is impeccable and the food is exceptional. Wh
Best fine dining restaurant in Seattle, hands down.
Besides the great ambience, service, and food this establishment cares about people and treats them right. In an era of constant criticism and cancel culture, I salute Canlis for their outstanding quality and unmatched integrity.
This is certainly one of the most remarkable and storied
This is certainly one of the most remarkable and storied restaurants in America. Twenty-five years ago I first visited, and was struck by the beauty of the restaurant, its view, and the food. Now, all these years later, it's great to see that it is s
My first time, my husband's second (his previous time was
My first time, my husband's second (his previous time was with the prior head chef). I was impressed, but my husband says the portions are much smaller than last time, and less filling than Michelin star restaurants. But I was full when we left, and
My boyfriend surprised me with a birthday visit to Canlis,
My boyfriend surprised me with a birthday visit to Canlis, and it absolutely exceeded my expectations. From the moment we arrived, we were treated with exceptional service--staff were ready to open our car doors and escort us inside. The interior was
Just over a month ago, I had dinner in the Cache room with
Just over a month ago, I had dinner in the Cache room with my husband, and my sister and her husband. We were the last of two reservations in the room, so we had a bit more flexibility with our timeline and could really take our time to enjoy the mea
Always wanted to try Canlis and it finally happened.
The restaurant is a big pink structure off the side of the road that boasts beautiful views in the dining area. Menu consists of 3 set menu items and your selection for the remainder of the 3 courses. There is also an option for the salad for $24/p
Who the heck painted the exterior hot pink? Food is great
Who the heck painted the exterior hot pink? Food is great but the new color outside looks cheap
I used to go here a couple of times per year - at least
I used to go here a couple of times per year - at least once for my anniversary and once for date night. Back when I started going, the tasting menu used to be a 10-course creative ordeal. They also had a la crate or a 4-course for $160. Also, a 20%
Simply the best restaurant in Seattle and could easily be a
Simply the best restaurant in Seattle and could easily be a 2 Michelin Star restaurant. The chef Aisha Ibrahim is amazing and the Canlis is at the top of their game. I recommend the lamb and the Wagyu Beef. The wine selection if massive and you ca
The service here is impeccable.
Above and beyond what I even expected. Honestly you could not get a better ambiance. The view is incredible and the restaurant itself is nice and open and pleasant to be in. The food is very very good. I only give it four stars because most of the s
Terrific place with amazing views in an elegant setting
Beautiful place, excellent food and unpretentious, friendly staff. Loved it. Great special occasion restaurant. Pricey, but we felt it was worth it, and had a lovely evening.
Canlis is the place to create a memorable experience
Canlis does not disappoint. My wife and I enjoyed dinner for our 44th anniversary and we had a wonderful time. The atmosphere is fantastic with a sweeping view of Lake Union, the service is top-notch. The service is relaxed, attentive, and very fr
Amazing place
Canlis is an amazing place to dine. The food is innovative and creative. The cocktails are amazing. Everything was delicious.
Certainly the finest dining experience I have had.
I particularly like the piano and the bar in the entrance while you wait to be seated. It was nice to be greeted and offered refreshments immediately. Super spendy, but also also super nice.
Amazing experience - delicious food, tasty cocktails and
Amazing experience - delicious food, tasty cocktails and the best wine list! Piano player adds to the ambiance and the staff's attention to detail is like no other!
Order: * Canlis Salad * Beef Short Rib * Apple
Order: * Canlis Salad * Beef Short Rib * Apple Cake Pros: * Elegant, albeit slightly dated, ambiance with friendly service. * Short Rib was cooked perfectly, super tender, moist, melted fatty and gelatinous. * The Apple Cake itself was most and fla
It's been too long.
..perfect espresso martini with the crown jewel of the night listening to piano live while seeing the best view in the city. The new menu is epic and the bar bites are incredible and affordable. Love it!! I'll be back soon.
Great restaurant for a special occasion! Valet parking
Great restaurant for a special occasion! Valet parking when you first get to the restaurant. The atmosphere and service is absolutely spectacular. There is live piano music, we got seated near the window and the view was beautiful, and the server
The food is good but the atmosphere is stuffy and
The food is good but the atmosphere is stuffy and uninspiring and it is soooo overpriced. In the robust Seattle restaurant world, there are just a ton of better restaurant choices.
Wow! This was my first time back to Canlis in almost 10
Wow! This was my first time back to Canlis in almost 10 years and every single part of the experience was special. The space is beautiful, and there really are no bad seats, you get a good view no matter where you are because of the huge windows. T
Canlis is the gold standard in Seattle dining.
The food has been consistently excellent for decades. Amazing location and view. Top notch staff. And I'll always remember how well they reacted to the pandemic: kept their staff working making to-go meals and donating tons of time and food to cha
I felt like I knew what to expect coming into Canlis.
I have been here so many times I can't even count them. From the moment I pulled into the drive way I felt like I was home. The valet team made me feel so good as if I were one of them. Walking into the restaurant was pure magic, the kind of magic yo
We came prepared to be disappointed, based on past meals at
We came prepared to be disappointed, based on past meals at Canlis, where we left hungry and went out afterward for a second course. The menu was fixed, and the stream of amazing little delicacies was delicious. We're typically vegetarian but took a
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