Canlis Restaurant

2576 Aurora Avenue North, Seattle, WA, USA, 98109
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About us

Since its establishment in 1950, Canlis Restaurant has defined contemporary Northwest cuisine. From the very first visit, you will sense you belong here. Canlis is a place of warmth and welcome. Everything you touch is genuine. Everything you see is authentic. The most beautiful private dining rooms in the world. Weddings and rehearsal dinners. Business dinners and board meetings. Family reunions and birthdays. Whatever your occasion, you want to do it right. Canlis is the most trusted private dining experience in the country. We offer three stunning choices to accommodate from 2 to 90 guests.

Venue Details

BrandIndependent Restaurants
Built1950
Restaurant price range-
Total meeting space1,900 sq. ft.
Seating capacity80
Standing capacity110
Venue typeRestaurant

Restaurant Overview

Executive chefJason Franey
Cuisines
  • Other
  • Seafood
Dress codeJacket required
Dining style
  • Elegant or upscale

Hours of Operation

  • Weekdays5:30pm-11:00pm
  • Saturday5:00pm-12:00am

Industry Ratings

AAA
Zagat - Cost
Zagat - Decor
Zagat - Food
Zagat - Service

Awards

Industry awards
Food & Wine Magazine Jason Franey, Ten Best New Chefs Jason Franey, The People’s Choice, Best New Chef Northwest, 2011 James Beard Foundation Nomination for Outstanding Service 2003, 2007, 2008, 2011 Jason Franey, Nomination for Best Chef: Northwest 2012, 2013, 2014 Washington Wine Commission Nelson Daquip, Sommelier of the Year, 2012 Restaurant of the Year, 2011 The Puget Sound Business Journal Brian Canlis, 40 Under 40, 2011 Mark Canlis, 40 Under 40, 2005 Zagat Guide Highest overall rating in Seattle 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Wine Spectator Grand Award (one of 74 in the world) 1997 — 2013

Amenities

Facilities

  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
1,900 sq. ft.
Largest room
1,500 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
2
Second largest room
600 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Standing capacity
110
Seating capacity
80
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Maximum capacity
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Boardroom
1 sq. ft.
-
4
4
--
600 sq. ft.
25 x 25 sq. ft.
30
30
30
20
1,500 sq. ft.
-
100
100
100
26

Location

Getting Here

Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $5.00/day )

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