festivore CHOICECanlis
Courtesy of Canlis web site
...spectacular views and service, lovely seasonal food
Neighborhood: Queen Anne / Uptown
Cuisine: Pacific Northwest
Cost: $$$$$
Chef: Jason Franey
2578 Aurora Av N
Seattle, Washington, United States
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www.canlis.com
+1 (206) 283-3313
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Festivore ChoiceOur Comments
View: Lake Union, Lake Washington, Cascade Mountains, Seattle, Northwest forest
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| Food | artisanal food, comfort food, great wine list, organic / real food, pastured animals, seasonal menu | half portions needed, potential protein overdose |
| Place | fireplace, fire elements, gravity, great bathrooms, historic / unique building, natural materials, nice design, peaceful setting, private rooms, view | |
| Service | extra effort, friendly service, good menu coaching, great teamwork, personal touch, superior service | reservations required |
| Scene | business friendly, great bar, romantic / intimate, senior friendly, singles friendly, special occasion | |
| Values | local sourcing, natural ingredients, respect for the land / oceans | can be very expensive |
From the Restaurant Site...
In 1950, Peter Canlis moved to Seattle and opened the restaurant that was to put his mark on the nation’s fine dining scene. He picked a magnificent view location just three miles north of the downtown core, and with characteristic vision, he hired up-and-coming architect Roland Terry, who was later to become the dean of Northwest architecture. Terry’s sweeping and timeless building welcomed guests with a great stone fireplace, a span of angled windows to capture the view, and the glistening copper charcoal broiler placed right in the middle of the dining room. Peter offered fine dining and elegant service to attract movie stars and wealthy international travelers. Instead of waiters in tuxedos, he chose the grace, charm and beauty of kimono-clad waitresses.
Among many firsts, Peter Canlis is credited with creating team-styled service, being the first to design a restaurant with the kitchen exposed to the dining room and pioneering much of what is today called Northwest cuisine.
Fifty years later, Peter Canlis’ jewel is marvelously run by the next generations of family restaurateurs, Brian and Mark Canlis and their parents Chris and Alice. Together, they have preserved the traditions of this famous landmark while adding their creativity, energy and warmth to Canlis.