Swanky, Stylish, Fabulous

Posted by REOL from Seattle on 3/28/08

James Beard just nominated them yet again for Outstanding Service! Well earned.

Among the best

Posted by JeffieAnne from Seattle on 12/29/07

THE special occasion restaurant in Seattle. Yes, it's expensive. Yes, it's worth it.

Still Seattle's Best

Posted by Mountrath from Redmond on 8/10/07

Service, food, view - all excellent. The best.

A Great Place for a Special Occasion

Posted by Jeff from Los Angeles on 7/19/06

While visiting Seattle to spend some much-needed time with my long-distance relationship ladyfriend, I wanted to take her out for a meal that would be very memorable. She's a lifelong native and resident of the city, but had never been to Canlis, well known as Seattle's finest "special occasion" restaurant. The structure itself is similar to a wood cabin designed by a weathly person with great taste. There's still a contemporary classy vibe within the traditional setting. As we walked in, we were greeted by Mark Canlis, a nice touch. I began my meal with the highly-lauded original Canlis Salad which, while unspectacular in any level of uniqueness in taste or presentation, was very good, excellent in fact. My main course was the filet mignon which arrived promptly, and cooked perfectly to my medium-rare specification. We ended the night by ordering a Crème Brülée to share, and my only regret was being so full that I wasn't able to tackle my portion with the gusto it deserved. Along with the dessert, we had a great 20-year-old port, which was a great taste combination and a perfect way to end the night. Based on my experience, I would recommend Canlis for any special occasion in the Seattle area. Having experienced plenty of fine dining from my hometown of LA to New York, Europe, and elsewhere, I'd say that the value of the Canlis experience at around $100/person is certainly worthwhile.