"We don’t really need to hype this place up — it is one of Seattle’s oldest fine dining restaurants and the definition of a “big night out.” (The tasting menu here is $180.) Beyond the food there’s the view from Queen Anne Hill, the live piano music, and the sense of pomp and circumstance. It’s one of the few restaurants in Seattle to have a dress code: no T-shirts, hats, or shorts allowed. Executive chef Aisha Ibrahim is departing in April, guaranteeing that the menu will change, but it’ll still be Canlis." - Harry Cheadle