Canlis
Best Fine Dining Institution in Seattle · WA
Three generations over Lake Union since 1950.
Canlis has defined special-occasion dining in Seattle since 1950, when Peter Canlis built a glass-walled modernist landmark above Lake Union. Three generations of the Canlis family have run it since — tuxedoed captains, the tableside Canlis salad, and floor-to-ceiling views of the water and the Cascades.
Perennially ranked among the best restaurants in America and a James Beard Design Icon, Canlis pairs mid-century glamour with genuine warmth — and is the 2025 Centurion Award winner in Seattle.
What they're known for
- The tableside Canlis Salad
- Peter Canlis prawns
- Tasting menu with Lake Union views
Every award, on the record.
Each Centurion Award is its own dated annual record, and staying current means clearing the bar again each new year. Open a year for the full citation and verification details.
2025 Centurion Award
Best Fine Dining Institution in Seattle Seattle, WA · Awarded under the 2025 evaluation View the 2025 award →Awards run one calendar year and renew only if the business clears the bar again. Selection is by published criteria, never for sale.
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