Canlis

Tucked into the hills of downtown Seattle, lies the Canlis Restaurant. During my trip to the west coast, I had to visit one of the top rated restaurants in the city…….make that the country⭐️. Break out your fancy schmancy attire for this occasion; or you will stick out like a poor thumb. (I meant what I said)
Was treated very kindly the entire evening. Derek was the bartender on this particular night, while Jose served me two excellent dishes. Most flavorful burger I’ve ever eaten; you will not feel as though you’ve “settled” for it at all. The scallop toast was a pleasant predecessor to that. Overall, enjoyable experience & I will return next time I am in Seattle.
Shoutout to the kitchen staff making it happen!!! ❤️

The hype and recognition really is worth it! First, the entrance is lovely. You are welcomed by a toasty fireplace (fall/winter) before being greeted by a host! Someone happily brings you to your table. The view is outstanding, depending on where you’re seated. If you’re going for something more romantic, I’d required a window seat/view. Each course was delicious and better than the next. Love that the dish was explained each time there was a new one. Made consuming it all the more interesting when thinking about flavors and materials. Of course, can’t forget the pack of matches as a keepsake! The photos are just a FEW that I took. Kept eating too quickly, which means it’s good! Side note: the Canlis signature salad is wonderful, as well as the aged wagyu!

I was here for my birthday after countless attempts of getting a reservation previous years during a time that was on a suitable date. You'll need to plan at least 2 months in advance, but it certainly won't disappoint.

Service and food were phenomenal. The atmosphere is a nice combination of cozy and trendy. We went at night but I believe day time might be better for the view.

Some key things I learned after my first time at Canlis: 7 course meal is preset (with some selections you can choose in between with no alterations) so definitely look at the menu online incase of picky eaters or dietary restrictions, parking is Valet ONLY, make sure to plan extremely early in advance to get a time/day you want. I looked 2 months in advance and managed to find a time slot that fit my needs!

Camille, Grace and the rest of the staff guided us through a magical meal. They took into account my many and irritating dietary restrictions and created an experience that was specific to me. My husband enjoyed his meal tremendously as well. Camille brought us wine and cocktail pairings that were unbelievable and perfectly matched to the eight courses of our dinner. This was exactly the experience I needed. The pianist was magnificent. Everything was elegant and beautiful. I am an extremely grateful man to have experienced such a beautiful, rich and luxurious evening.

The service and the atmosphere was great. Duck was absolutely delicious. Hosts and servers are very friendly and communicative. However, my friend and I both had stomach discomfort 30 mins after we left the restaurant. We eat raw food all the time and almost never had this issue. The special salad dish was great. The chocolate birthday cake was amazing too. Favorite course is first course. But I didn’t like the green sauce on the wagyu. It was a little too much and tasted kinda cheap. Also the cheesecake is a little too dry. Cocktails menu could use some extra effort. Recommend ordering wine or champagne at this place cuz their cocktails flavor and presentation are both pretty ordinary. Nothing fancy. Our reservation was at 9, the temperature was nice and warm when we got in but towards the closing time, it was a little chilly.

One more comment about valet parking…they took out my cup holder tray and placed it on the mat of driver seat. I don’t know for what reason but they didn’t place it back. I step in the car and it hurt my ankle. Please be mindful when you take out things in a car and place it back where it belongs otherwise people get hurt…

Absolutely amazing experience here! The food was fantastic, there were 3 mystery courses, a pallette cleanser and 3 courses you choose. Each course was well thought out and complimented each other. Each of our party's dietary restrictions were carefully accounted for and their drinks were especially flavorful. But my 5 star review is mainly because our server, Forest was who made this my absolute favorite fine dining experience. He was amazing to talk to and her very in depth knowledge of the restaurant and the dishes. He was very accomodating to our needs and overall a delight. This will be my staple place to visit whenever I'm in the area.

We went to Canlis for a special occasion and the overall experience was good though not excellent.

I made reservation as soon as it is allowed, about two months in advance. The valet experience was the most impressive one. We arrived and the valet staff did not ask for our names nor did they give us a ticket for retrieving our vehicle as many other places do it. You literally just drop off your car and enter the restaurant.

We were seating shortly after our arrival. The pace was a little slow since it took quite some time before we were able to place order for our drinks.

The food was good both in terms of taste and presentation from a restaurant at this price point. I felt a little disappointed because nothing was surprising, except the battered squash. The food, presentation seemed to be influenced by Japanese cuisine and I felt maybe even a little too much.

Overall I would say this is a good place for special occasions but I think it has room for improvements.