Canlis
Iconic Seattle fine dining with Pacific Northwest flair
Since 1950, Canlis has perched above Seattle with sweeping views of the city, Lake Union and the Cascade range. The modernist building won a James Beard Design Icon Award and remains a beloved dining institution. The kitchen crafts innovative dishes using pristine local ingredients; the menu evolves with the seasons while retaining a farm‑to‑table foundation. Service is impeccable, with a suit‑and‑sport‑coat dress code and a 48‑hour cancellation policy. Canlis offers tasting menus for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, including vegetarian options, and was ranked the #2 restaurant in America by Food & Wine in spring 2025.
Concierge briefing
Canlis leads Seattle's luxury dining scene with a $65 per guest tasting menu and meticulous service expectations. Use these notes to coordinate reservations and guest prep.
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Reservation intelligence
Reservations required; 48‑hour cancellation policy; suit or sport coat expected.
Request booking windowDress code & guest expectations
Formal (suit or sport coat)
Operating hours
- Friday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Monday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
- Tuesday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Key contacts
- Concierge line+1-206-283-3313
- Official sitecanlis.com/
- Reservation portalcanlis.com/reservations
Grilled wild king salmon
Locally caught king salmon grilled over alder wood and served with seasonal vegetables and smoked butter.
- Investment
- $65 per guest
- Availability
- By invitation
- Dietary notes
- Contains fish and dairy
Hosted by Le Bernardin
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Discuss membershipSignature Drink: Pacific Northwest Pinot Noir
A glass of earthy Pinot Noir from Oregon to accompany the salmon and other regional dishes.
- Price
- $20
- Type
- alcoholic
- Serving
- glass
- Origin
- Willamette Valley, Oregon
- Vintage
- 2021
- ABV
- 13%
Signature Appetizer: Beef tartare with smoked oyster
Hand‑chopped beef tenderloin topped with smoked Pacific oyster, capers and quail egg yolk.
- Price
- $28
- Serving
- individual
- Key Ingredients
- Beef, oyster, capers, egg yolk
- Dietary Notes
- Contains raw beef, shellfish and egg
Signature Dessert: Canlis classic brûlée
Rich vanilla custard with a caramelised sugar crust, a dessert mainstay since the restaurant’s opening.
- Price
- $16
- Serving
- individual
- Key Ingredients
- Cream, sugar, egg yolks, vanilla
- Dietary Notes
- Contains dairy and eggs
Quick answers about Canlis
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What is the price of Grilled wild king salmon at Canlis?Read answer
$65 per guest for the Grilled wild king salmon experience.
What is the dress code at Canlis?Read answer
Formal (suit or sport coat)
How do I reserve a table at Canlis?Read answer
Reservations required; 48‑hour cancellation policy; suit or sport coat expected.