Canlis
A landmark fine-dining destination overlooking Lake Union, run by three generations of the Canlis family and the top choice for celebrating special occasions in Seattle.
Perched on a hillside off Aurora Avenue, this award-winning 1950 modernist building offers sweeping views of Lake Union and the distant mountains. Today, it features a multi-course tasting menu where diners choose three courses, supplemented by surprise bites from the kitchen, spanning about three hours. The signature Canlis Salad is the only permanent fixture on the menu, and soufflés are a dessert staple. Prices start at $180 per person. While the official website requests suits or sport coats, the dress code is relaxed in practice. Reservations are highly recommended three to four weeks in advance for weekends. Valet parking is provided.
Opening hours
Tue–Sat from 17:00 for dinner (closing times vary by platform, approx. 21:30–23:00); Closed Sun–Mon
Nearby sights
- Fremont Troll
- Gas Works Park
- Lake Union & Houseboats
- Kerry Park
- Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)
- Chihuly Garden and Glass
- Space Needle
- Olympic Sculpture Park