We got married in the Penthouse at Canlis in May 2005, and have had dinner several other times. The service was just amazing, and the food and wine was excellent. The sommeliers are experts, and the entire waitstaff very helpful and knowledgable. The menu changes seasonally and is not very extensive, but I've never been disappointed. They specialize in Northwest cuisine and seem to use a lot of local ingredients. There is often a chef's tasting menu which is quite unique. Desserts are excellent and the wine list is huge.
A great place for a romantic dinner or an event. They are very flexible in letting you bring in your own cake, flowers, etc. Their events coordinator came into work on our wedding day just to help us out, even though she doesn't usually work on Saturdays.
Everyone at Canlis goes the extra mile to make it a special occasion, even just for an "ordinary" dinner. For an extremely special occasion, book the "Cache", a private dining room for 2-4 people. It's unbelievably romantic and has a breathtaking view.
Parking is all valet and your car magically arrives when you leave the restaurant - no waiting!
PROS: amazing service, great for events, lovely view, yum food
CONS: very expensive, forced valet parking (that's not free)
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