Canlis - Seattle (WA)

5 /5 Trypp Adams: Love the mid century modern building. This was my first visit and I went solo. I booked an early time, 5:15 and had a window view. Service was amazing. If you work in any sort of service roll, you should visit to see what top service is. Arrive hungry as there are so many more courses than the 3 you order. Im usually not a fan of service charges but the service here is as amazing as the food, and they dont ask for a tip on top which is appreciated. Free valet only parking.

5 /5 PULLOOR ANGITH: Canlis Restaurant is truly one of the finest dining destination. From the moment you arrive, you’re welcomed with warm hospitality and an atmosphere that perfectly blends elegance, comfort, and timeless charm. The restaurant’s architecture and breathtaking views of Seattle’s landscape create an unforgettable setting for a special meal. The food at Canlis is nothing short of extraordinary. Every dish is thoughtfully crafted with precision, creativity, and exceptional attention to detail. The tasting menu beautifully showcases seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, and each course feels like a work of art both in flavor and presentation. The balance of textures, the depth of flavors, and the innovative combinations make the dining experience truly memorable. The service is impeccable. The staff is attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable about every detail of the menu, and genuinely passionate about making your evening special. Their recommendations on wine pairings elevate the entire dining experience. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, hosting a meaningful dinner, or simply indulging in world class cuisine, Canlis offers an experience that exceeds expectations on every level. It’s not just a restaurant it’s a destination

4 /5 Miranda Le: I can’t speak highly enough about service. Valet parking is the only option but they’re very prompt to get your vehicle when you leave and dining service was great. I got good recommendations for the wine and they explained every dish when brought to the table. Not pictured was the Canlis salad, which was extra. Overall, the dishes were interesting, but my one feedback is that all of the dishes were over salted. Even the donut at the end was too salty for me to enjoy and I ate half (also partly because I was full) I would have enjoyed these dishes more if I could taste the original ingredients as they were all local and normally very good by themselves. The salad was good but again I think less bacon and dressing would have been better for future visits here.

3 /5 Nina Dans: 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 good and everything you would expect in a fine dining experience. The food is also quite good! I left off a couple of stars only for a few reasons: - the sides (potatoes) were a confusing plate that were overly rich and heavy and didnt make sense in combination with the meal - the knife served with the duck was too dull to cut into the meat - my partner and I were asked if this was a special occasion when we made the reservation and noted that this was our 5 year wedding anniversary but nothing for this occasion was really celebrated during our meal--something I find odd at an establishment at this caliber and that I considered a miss - the pumpkin spice dessert was almost delicious! It would have been perfect if it had just been edited a bit more. The chocolate mousse didnt balance the dish or really fit and was too bitter for the plate...it was a shame because without it the dish was delicious! - the restaurant was slammed the night we went (a server mentioned that they had 40 more covers than usual that night) so I completely understand this--but the pacing between courses was very off. Definitely much longer than they should have been. Again Im not upset and the servers were very kind and upfront about this but worth noting. Outside of these things this place was great and the blueberry halo halo was so perfectly balanced it was the absolute star of the show to me! I think with some tweaks this place should be Michelin star level--just not quite yet and Michelin isnt in Seattle yet lol so they have time to get there! I would still recommend to others because I think maybe it was just an off night because of how busy it was and that it could be much better!

4 /5 Zhanhang Li: Unlike most ordinary restaurants that focus solely on the food, Canlis creates a dining experience through its carefully designed ambiance and controlled pacing of service, allowing diners ample and natural time to converse with each other. Pianists plays many different styles of music. These added value goes beyond the food itself and very valuable, and make the dinner memorable. However, the food itself wasnt outstanding. The duck was a bit too thick, the crispy skin texture was overshadowed by the meat. The sturgeon also didnt stand out in any particular way. The dish seemed to have turned the sturgeons texture into an ordinary fish. My partner, on the other hand, had a very low opinion of the pork. After taking a bite, she had to spit the fatty part out onto her napkin.