Amazing culinary experience! Great food, great wine, great service. And getting photo-bombed by Aisha Ibrahim, executive chef extraordinaire, was an added bonus! Thanks for making my wife’s birthday so special. :-)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kristie Tevebaugh
Sadly, I just didn’t love the menu offerings when it was time for our reservation. Unfortunately, to snag a reservation you really have to be on it to even get one. The menu changes often so there’s no way to know in advance if it’s a menu you’re interested in or not. We tried a couple times to get a reservation for a menu we were really interested in but never could. So that was pretty disappointing. I didn’t like any of the food items from the menu but loved all the amuse-bouche items. BUT for the price you should love the menu items. For example, sablefish was an item and while cooked really well, it was soooo very fishy it was off putting. It was wrapped in cabbage that was bland and so was the weird brown grainy sauce with it. I was also surprised that the wagyu was so tough and hard to eat. Yes, I know this is a fattier cut but usually it melts in your mouth! The service is absolutely amazing, though!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Kurt von Wasmuth
This establishment sets the bar in the Seattle area. Do not miss an opportunity to go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Canlis Salad
Susie Su
Walked in and sat at the bar for the walk in lounge menu. - scallop toast was so buttery and delicious - lamb Tsukune was flavorful as well - tempera cod was delicately fried but a little bland - canlis burger was decently sized and juicy but not fell a little short of expectations
The restaurant overall has an amazing view of the city though. Good vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Dan Lyons
Moving from Seattle and wanted to have one last epic dinner before I left. Camille ( server ) and the rest of the staff are absolutely top notch. From the moment you step in they go above and beyond to treat you like a VIP. Bartender knew I was moving and gave me a pour of amazing bourbon. Every course and snack were 10/10. The one thing that did shock me, from previous visits years ago, was the lack of people adhering to or enforcement of dress code for me. So many t shirts/jeans/casual wear. Curious what changed but didn't take away from a memorable evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jem Hilton
Thank you Brian and Canlis team for making my son's birthday so special. He'll remember this night for a long time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rob Jellinghaus
We took our teen kids for the first time. They were amazed, and we had a loving and gratitude-filled dinner. Canlis is a true experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Roy C.
pricey, and deserved
Parking: free valet only
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
zijun luo
Incredible experience! Service was top-notch, the atmosphere fantastic. Unique appetizers, great cocktails. My dinner was good, and overall, it felt one-of-a-kind!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
David Palagashvili
I brought my girlfriend here to experience Seattle fine dining at its best.
Our expectations were completely shattered! A kind valet met us at the entrance and took care of the car while we were welcomed into a beautiful space, decorated by an elegant dark color scheme and perfectly illuminated by dimmed, romantic lighting.
Holden, our waiter, acted as our tastebud steward on this journey of flavors that transcended our imagination and twisted reality in the most pleasant way.
The wagyu was spectacular, the teriyaki mushroom was unbelievable… after we order our main courses, we were introduced to one of the sommelier’s, Daniel, who paired us with the perfect bottle of white wine to delight the palate and enhance the mood.
Not only that, we booked at perfect time, we got to see the light fade from the bay and watched a full moon from our window side table.
Next level, is an understatement… come here to be stunned and blown away with amazing taste and royalty-class service!
Canlis was an amazing experience! Would definitely go again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Danielle Pearce
Wow! Over the top! Service was next level!! The atmosphere was just absolutely fantastic. We had a private dining experience. Passed appetizers were unique, delicious and wonderful. Cocktails were spot on. My dinner was good to great; not spectacular. I did not pay, so I cannot comment on price. But it’s definitely a one of a kind experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Canlis Salad
Dylan E
Went here years ago and after years of reflection I have to say this, at a minimum, deserves a Michelin star. It's ridiculous that I've now been to so many places all over the world and I keep telling people about Canlis. The service is top notch, the food is amazing, and the view was so cool. I'll say that the price is ok for "once in a blue moon" since it was over 500 for two people and that's the only downside but they really do a great job of making you feel that that money went a long way. I also love reading about how well they treat their staff and focus on sustainable practices. We'll be back one day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Collin Gray
I'd always known about Canlis but was uncertain if 'the hype' was real. After dining there I can assure you - it is real. One of, if not the best, meals I've had in this hemisphere. Simply something one must do in their life at least once (but hopefully many more).
Amazing culinary experience! Great food, great wine, great service. And getting photo-bombed by Aisha Ibrahim, executive chef extraordinaire, was an added bonus! Thanks for making my wife’s birthday so special. :-)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sadly, I just didn’t love the menu offerings when it was time for our reservation. Unfortunately, to snag a reservation you really have to be on it to even get one. The menu changes often so there’s no way to know in advance if it’s a menu you’re interested in or not. We tried a couple times to get a reservation for a menu we were really interested in but never could. So that was pretty disappointing. I didn’t like any of the food items from the menu but loved all the amuse-bouche items. BUT for the price you should love the menu items. For example, sablefish was an item and while cooked really well, it was soooo very fishy it was off putting. It was wrapped in cabbage that was bland and so was the weird brown grainy sauce with it. I was also surprised that the wagyu was so tough and hard to eat. Yes, I know this is a fattier cut but usually it melts in your mouth! The service is absolutely amazing, though!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
This establishment sets the bar in the Seattle area. Do not miss an opportunity to go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Canlis Salad
Walked in and sat at the bar for the walk in lounge menu.
- scallop toast was so buttery and delicious
- lamb Tsukune was flavorful as well
- tempera cod was delicately fried but a little bland
- canlis burger was decently sized and juicy but not fell a little short of expectations
The restaurant overall has an amazing view of the city though. Good vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Moving from Seattle and wanted to have one last epic dinner before I left. Camille ( server ) and the rest of the staff are absolutely top notch. From the moment you step in they go above and beyond to treat you like a VIP. Bartender knew I was moving and gave me a pour of amazing bourbon. Every course and snack were 10/10. The one thing that did shock me, from previous visits years ago, was the lack of people adhering to or enforcement of dress code for me. So many t shirts/jeans/casual wear. Curious what changed but didn't take away from a memorable evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thank you Brian and Canlis team for making my son's birthday so special. He'll remember this night for a long time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We took our teen kids for the first time. They were amazed, and we had a loving and gratitude-filled dinner. Canlis is a true experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
pricey, and deserved
Parking: free valet only
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible experience! Service was top-notch, the atmosphere fantastic. Unique appetizers, great cocktails. My dinner was good, and overall, it felt one-of-a-kind!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I brought my girlfriend here to experience Seattle fine dining at its best.
Our expectations were completely shattered! A kind valet met us at the entrance and took care of the car while we were welcomed into a beautiful space, decorated by an elegant dark color scheme and perfectly illuminated by dimmed, romantic lighting.
Holden, our waiter, acted as our tastebud steward on this journey of flavors that transcended our imagination and twisted reality in the most pleasant way.
The wagyu was spectacular, the teriyaki mushroom was unbelievable… after we order our main courses, we were introduced to one of the sommelier’s, Daniel, who paired us with the perfect bottle of white wine to delight the palate and enhance the mood.
Not only that, we booked at perfect time, we got to see the light fade from the bay and watched a full moon from our window side table.
Next level, is an understatement… come here to be stunned and blown away with amazing taste and royalty-class service!
Wow!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Canlis Salad, Smoked Cacao Nougatine
Restaurantji Recommends
Canlis was an amazing experience! Would definitely go again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow! Over the top!
Service was next level!! The atmosphere was just absolutely fantastic.
We had a private dining experience. Passed appetizers were unique, delicious and wonderful. Cocktails were spot on. My dinner was good to great; not spectacular.
I did not pay, so I cannot comment on price. But it’s definitely a one of a kind experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Canlis Salad
Went here years ago and after years of reflection I have to say this, at a minimum, deserves a Michelin star. It's ridiculous that I've now been to so many places all over the world and I keep telling people about Canlis. The service is top notch, the food is amazing, and the view was so cool. I'll say that the price is ok for "once in a blue moon" since it was over 500 for two people and that's the only downside but they really do a great job of making you feel that that money went a long way. I also love reading about how well they treat their staff and focus on sustainable practices. We'll be back one day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I'd always known about Canlis but was uncertain if 'the hype' was real. After dining there I can assure you - it is real. One of, if not the best, meals I've had in this hemisphere. Simply something one must do in their life at least once (but hopefully many more).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Canlis Salad
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