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The Birthplace of Northwest Cuisine.

Since its establishment in 1950, Canlis has defined contemporary Northwest cuisine. With a focus on the freshest offerings of each season, the Canlis chefs allow the ingredients of the region to speak for themselves. The most celebrated restaurant in Seattle, Canlis was the best place to dine in 1950, and it still is.


First and Second Courses
warmed

Peter Canlis Prawns


dry vermouth, garlic, red chilies and lime
14


Foie Gras


rye toast, mâche salad, pineapple and basil relish with aged balsamic
18


Braised Beef Short Rib


cilantro pesto and red chili demi-glace
14


Dungeness Crab Cake


carrot-coriander butter, scallions and beet greens
16


Escargot


under puff pastry with whole roasted garlic, thyme and lemon butter
12


White Asparagus Soup


green and white spears in a tarrago shrimp mousse
11


Canlis Chowder


Dungeness crab, prawns and Manila clams in ginger-scented cream
11


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First and Second Courses
chilled

Ahi Poke & Kona Kampachi Sashimi


fresh cucumber and soy-grapefruit vinaigrette
18


Steak Tartare


Peter Canlis' recipe, made with raw, all-natural beef
19


Oysters


live on the half shell with shaved-ice mignonette
15


Fuji Apple Salad


warm honey smoked bacon, scallions and endive with candied pecans
15


Dungeness Crab Salad


baby greens, French beans and papaya with avocado vinaigrette
15


Pear & Hazelnut Salad


candied hazelnuts, Oregon blue cheese, baby lettuce with pear vinaigrette
10


Hawaiian Hearts of Palm Salad


feta, oil cured olives, oranges and tomatoes with Greek vinaigrette
12


Mango, Prawn & Avocado Salad


watercress, pomegranate glaze and chive oil
12


The Canlis Salad


romaine, bacon, Romano cheese, fresh mint, oregano and a dressing of lemon, olive oil and coddled egg
10





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Main Courses

Pacific Ahi Tuna


Spring vegetable ratatouille with English peas, pine nuts and black olive oil
37


Mahi Mahi


sesame crusted with spiced mango coulis and smoked shiitake mushrooms
36


Australian Lobster


wild mushrooms gnocchi and baby spring vegetables with lobster vinaigrette
72


Alaskan Halibut


hedgehog mushrooms, hearts of palm with tangerine and fennel beurre blanc
37


Wild Pacific King Salmon


pink peppercorn rhubarb glaze with pea vines, edamame and honey smoked bacon
36


Peter Canlis Prawns


the classic, with jasmine rice and sautéed Swiss chard
34


Portobello and Quinoa


grilled brocolini, soy truffle cream and roasted vegetable demi-glace
28


Muscovy Duck Breast


scalloped potatoes, spicy kumquats and orange demi-glace
35


Lamb Chops


Israeli couscous, Oregon blue cheese and Swiss chard with pancetta lamb jus
45


American Wagyu Tenderloin


Kobe-style beef, naturally raised from Japanese sires and Angus cows, a higher quality than prime
72


All-Natural Prime Steaks


naturally raised Midwest beef aged 28 days and served with market vegetables and fingerling potatoes
New York   48        Filet Mignon  44


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Additions


Truffle Fries


hand-cut and drizzled with white truffle oil and fine herbs
6


Yukon Gold Potato Gratin


roasted with goat cheese, garlic and brown butter
6


Twice Baked Potato


a sixty-year Canlis tradition ... reward yourself
6



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Canlis Desserts

Pear, Hazelnut & Thyme


hazelnut brown butter cake, poached pears and thyme ice cream; served with a warm pear consumé
11


Rhubard Napoleon


Vanilla poached rhubarb, fromage blanc cream and pistachio shortbread with rhubarb sorbet
12


Chocolate Covered Chocolate


molten chocolate cake with a triple chocolate ice cream pop
11


Lemon Crème Brûlée


Meyer lemon custard and strawberry sorbet
10


Grand Marnier Soufflé


the classic soufflé with crème anglaise
14


Sundae


vanilla bean and chocolate ice creams with hazelnuts, caramel and chocolate sauce
10


Sorbet & Ice Cream Plate


a trio of house-made, seasonal flavors
8


Artisanal Cheese


choose from a selection of the finest
4 per ounce



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Chef's Tasting Menu


Baby Artichoke Salad


serrano ham, frisée and mâche with aged balsamic

2006 Pieropan Soave Classico, Veneto, IT


Alaskan Halibut


pan-seared with edamame puree, pea vines and Valencia orange

22007 Waters Rosé, Walla Walla Valley, WA


Cucumber Mint Sorbet




Wagyu Short Rib & King Crab


mushroon duxelle, snap peas and ramps with taro gratin

2005 Charles Joguet "Clos du Chêne Vert" Chinon, Loire Valley, FR


Chocolate & Mango



espresso chocolate almond cake, Theo milk chocolate mousse,
cocoa nib tuile and mango sorbet

NV Lustau "San Emilio" Pedro Ximenez Sherry, Jerez De La Frontera, SP

Prix Fixe


$85

Wine Pairing


$45


Chefs



Aaron Wright - Jeffrey Taton - Steven Ariel - Neil Robertson


Sommeliers



Nelson Daquip - Kevin Weeks

all items available á la carte

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