Canlis

Romantic Dining, Seafood: No Seattle food guide would be complete without a mention of Canlis, for generations a stalwart standby for special occasions and wowing visitors. The traditional, white-tablecloth dining room lets visitors take in serene views of beautiful and busy Lake Union below. Such stunning surroundings only enhance the phenomenal gustatory experience, which includes offerings...

Canlis offers a souffle, that must be ordered in advance. But don't worry, there's a list of sorbets and other desserts that can wait until later.

Need to impress, propose or simply offer an apology? Book the private room (ask for the "Cache") for two upstairs.

Set on a hillside above Lake Union with classic lines crossing Frank Lloyd Wright with Pacific Northwest design, the building opens to refined, welcoming rooms. Being family-owned for three generations, its professional service and world-class wine cellar, as well as its cuisine, set Canlis apart. Five sommeliers, who are gracious whether you order a $30 or $3,000-plus bottle of wine, help you...

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For two painfully short weeks, New Yorkers can indulge in an iconic dish that Seattle is spoiled to call its own: the Canlis salad. The menu item is making a very limited appearance at New York City's new Nomad Bar, where Brian Canlis is wrapping up a summer "friendternship."

Eater broke down the components of the quintessential salad in an Eater Elements feature last year. Chef Jason Franey...

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—Megan Hill

This is a place where you feel welcomed. Run by the Canlis family, Canlis is the Pacific Northwest's most celebrated restaurant, winner of fourteen consecutive Wine Spectator Grand Awards and three time James Beard runner up for best service in the country. Voted Most Romantic, Best View, Best Service, Best Design, Top Wine List and Wine Service, Washington Family Business of the year, and Best...