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Canlis

2576 Aurora Ave. N. (Halladay St., south of Aurora Bridge) Seattle, WA 98109
Phone:
206-283-3313
Reserve Online
Fax:
283-1766
Website:
www.canlis.com
Cuisine:
Pacific Northwest (American)
Neighborhood:
Lake Union

Canlis Stats

Meals Served:

  • Dinner

Reservations:

  • Suggested (Highly)

Payment:

  • Accepts Major Credit Cards

Dress Code:

  • Upscale Casual

Date Opened:

  • Feb. 1950

Good For:

  • Business Dining
  • Expense Accounters
  • Romance
  • Special Occasions

Special Features:

  • Dramatic Interiors
  • Fireplace
  • Game Served
  • Private Room Available
  • View
  • Winning Wine List

Vibe / Atmosphere:

  • Old City Feel
  • Power Scene

Special Meals & Menus:

  • Prix Fixe Menu
  • Tasting Menu

Hours:

  • Mon: 5:30PM - 9:30PM
  • Tues: 5:30PM - 9:30PM
  • Wed: 5:30PM - 9:30PM
  • Thurs: 5:30PM - 9:30PM
  • Fri: 5:30PM - 10:30PM
  • Sat: 5:00PM - 10:30PM

ZAGAT Ratings & Review

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128 Member Reviews for:
Canlis

  • 1-5 of 128

Reviewed by TheSteakGuy on 01/04/2010.
Member since August 1999, Total Reviews: 31 (Atherton, CA)

Steak options at this writing were limited to filet and strip, both of which are decent but not steakhouse level in terms of flavor, texture for finish. The steak tartare a tad bland for my tastes. The angle with this place is the mystique about the service, which is what seems to attract most folks, including those in my party. Bottom line for me, there are better options for steak, but honestly most people will love it for the service.

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Reviewed by DavidW805889 on 10/17/2009.
Member since July 2003, Total Reviews: 6 (Incline Village, NV)

The food was excellent, and the service impeccable. Everything was fresh, perfectly prepared. Overall, it's the best dining experience we've had in the 18 months we've lived in the Seattle area. Definitely our favorite, even though it's not priced for the recession.

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Reviewed by nancyl912827 on 09/15/2009.
Member since May 1999, Total Reviews: 194 (Los Altos, CA)

The view and the decor are the thing here. It's the most expensive restaurant and wine list in Seattle but neither the food nor the wine list are really worth the price. Great for expense account dining and special celebrations but there are lots of other alternatives in town.

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Reviewed by JaneCB on 07/31/2009.
Member since July 1999, Total Reviews: 85 (New York, NY)

Gorgeous restaurant, outstanding service, but the food tops it all. Most incredibly subtle seasonings and fresh, outstanding ingredients. Totally loved the $95 tasting menu. And the restrooms has been nominated as one of top 10 in America!

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Reviewed by JohnE1250370 on 07/21/2009.
Member since June 1999, Total Reviews: 34 (Indianapolis, IN)

The spectacular view of Lake Union and the mountains makes this one of the most beautiful dining rooms in Seattle. The servers are extraordinarliy well-trained and the sommelier quite well informed. The food was nicely prepared but did not make it to the level of 3 because the dishes were not very complex.

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