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Canlis

Restaurant · New American

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New American cooking in Seattle with a wine program that earned James Beard's highest honor.

This Seattle fixture does New American cooking with real confidence, backed by an Outstanding Wine Program from James Beard and a place on the OAD list. It's worth building a night around—the kind of destination that reminds you why the Pacific Northwest holds its own on any serious dining map.

Accolades

  • 2017Outstanding Wine Program

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Charted by James Beard Awards · OAD Top Restaurants· Last verified 2026-07-11