Hi,

I'm looking for a truly romantic restaurant in Seattle, with candles and all. Aim: to impress my wife of two months. Seriously, I've done my research, both here and on other websites, and can't make up my mind. The cost is of no importance. Help! Thanks in advance.

In a word--Canlis.

Canlis is a Seattle institution - excellent food with high class service.

Personally though, I like the Dahlia Lounge on 4th St. downtown. There are also many small places near Pike Place Market with a view of Elliot Bay.

Thanks, that's the kind of an answer I was looking for.

The problem with Dahlia Lounge is that not tables for two are not equally romantic.

Can you be more specific about your idea of what constitutes a romantic restaurant?

We find the dinner-serving music venues Jazz Alley and The Triple Door to be very romantic, but you may not.

My definition...hmm, it's a tough one. Candles, dimmed lights, slow music (piano?), little noise, decent clientele...

www.chezshea.com

The Georgian Room at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel is swanky and romantic.

For Italian, it doesn't get more romantic that Il Terrazzo Carmine.

Both places have a clientele that is descent or better.

Before booking, check out if on the night of your dinner a favorite of yours is playing at The Triple Door or Jazz Alley.

www.tripledoor.net
www.jazzalley.com

Here's another huge recommmendation for Chez Shea.

I agree with all of the recommendations so far. I also think that El Gaucho is pretty romantic especially if you get one of the cozy booths up above the main floor.

If you're going in warm weather, I'd recommend the outdoor patio at The Pink Door. It's steps away from the market and has a wonderful menu. =) Good luck!

Thanks everyone for your thoughtful responses. I'm looking forward to our trip!

So...where did you end up making reservations?

My job sent me to Seattle in the early 60's for 6 months. Somebody recommended Canlis. Probably one of the best restaurants in the country. Have no idea how many times we ate there.

The Georgian Room is very romantic.
Canlis is romantic too, but I've been a bit disappointed with the food the last two times we were there.

I've only eaten in the cafe part of Campagne and thought the food was excellent, and the restaurant is probably more romantic.

We're going to Rovers on Thur.--will let you know how that is. Also going to Maximillians the next week, so will let you know about that one too.

When do you plan to go?

Oh me gosh, I haven't heard the name Canlis mentioned for thirty years! Is it still that good?

The restaurant in the Olympic Hotel wasn't called the Georgian, it was something else...

Hi, artlover! (See you soon!)

NWWanderer, I haven't made the decision yet but will do so in the next day or so. We'll be there this weekend...problem with reservations?

If you're going Sat night, you might have trouble getting the exact time you want at some of these places, although the fact that it's a holiday weekend should help.

I'd get on it if I were you though ;-).

Ok, now I know I should've acted earlier.

Canlis is fully booked 'till 10 p.m. (too late for dinner).

I will have to decide between Chez Shea and The Georgian (leaning towards the second).

Then, IMHO, definitely go to The Georgian. It is an excellent restaurant in one of the most beautiful and dramatic public rooms in the city.