Canlis

• Cuisine(s): Pacific Northwest, Seafood, Steakhouse
  Hours: Mon-Fri 5:30pm-9:30pm, Sat 5pm-10pm
  Price: $$$ $$$
  Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards
• Features: Delivery, Fireplace, Private Party, Water View, Wheelchair Accessible
  Serving: Dinner
  Entertainment: Live Entertainment
  Alcohol: Full bar
• Reservations: Accepted, Highly Recommended
  Parking: Valet

Description

Thoughtfulness is clearly chef Jason Franey's strength. He uses great care and precision to coax the biggest flavors from even the smallest dishes. An amuse-bouche of celeriac-and-green-apple soup has the same bold flavors as the seared foie gras with pumpernickel streusel. After a little more than a year on the job, Franey's modern presentation of classic comfort foods has earned him approving nods by exacting Canlis regulars, and is drawing new fans every day, many of whom choose Canlis for a romantic evening. At this Queen Anne culinary institution, his attention to preparation and flavor profiles should not be dismissed. And don't be scared off by Canlis' fine-dining reputation; the staff is young, the menu is exciting, and Walt the piano man knows his way around a Lady GaGa tune or three.