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Canlis

Seattle destination dining with a formal multi-course format, major wine cellar, and a more flexible lounge alternative.

Seattle, Washington12 / 12 core fields3 unknowns held openOfficial conflictReviewed 2026-08-05 · next 2026-08-12Strongest recorded use: Celebration

Open decision packetBooking pathway (Phone)(206) 283-3313

Decision brief

No blocking evidence found; the situation is still thin

Situation fit55

Confirm burden80

Fit: Reads 55/100 against a partial situation. Strongest recorded use: celebration. Add an occasion to sharpen this.
Residual risk: No critical risk recorded for this situation. 3 watch items and 9 residual unknowns remain visible.
Confirm burden: Confirm burden 80/100 · planning load Heavy · one official conflict open · reviewed 2026-08-05, next 2026-08-12.

Recommended next action

Call (206) 283-3313 to confirm hours, party size, and the volatile fields, then book on the Phone pathway.

Confirmation pass — in order

01Call (206) 283-3313 and ask the conflicted field as a direct question. Keep both recorded claims visible until sources converge; do not adopt the friendlier one.
02Volatile fields — hours, availability, price — should be confirmed in the same call.
03Hold as corroboration only. Confirm entrance and restroom on the restaurant's own pages or by phone if a guest needs access detail.

Official conflict preservedBoth claims remain on the record. Nothing has been collapsed to the friendlier statement.

Watch

Watchevidence · impact 84 · high confidence
Official sources conflict — both claims preserved
Retain each source, date and field conflict; do not select the more favorable statement without evidence.
DoCall (206) 283-3313 and ask the conflicted field as a direct question. Keep both recorded claims visible until sources converge; do not adopt the friendlier one.
Watchevidence · impact 46 · high confidence
Review due within the current cycle
Reviewed 2026-08-05 · next review 2026-08-12.
DoVolatile fields — hours, availability, price — should be confirmed in the same call.
Watchenrichment · impact 28 · low confidence
Google Places reports wheelchairAccessibleEntrance (+3)
Google Places · labeled
wheelchairAccessibleEntrance · wheelchairAccessibleParking · wheelchairAccessibleRestroom · wheelchairAccessibleSeating. Retrieved 2026-08-10T21:32:40.599Z — third-party directory signal only; first-party route remains unstated.
DoHold as corroboration only. Confirm entrance and restroom on the restaurant's own pages or by phone if a guest needs access detail.

Unknown — held open

Unknownbooking · impact 34 · moderate confidence
Booking is competitive; your lead time is unstated
Dining-room reservations are released in scheduled monthly windows through Tock. A deposit and 48-hour cancellation policy apply. The lounge welcomes walk-ins.
DoAdd a date to the situation console to rank this record honestly.
Unknowndietary · impact 26 · high confidence
Dietary handling requires direct confirmation
The restaurant publishes vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free modifications. Certain foundational ingredients cannot be removed, and cross-contact cannot be guaranteed.
DoConfirm before inviting anyone with a restriction.
Unknownaccess · impact 24 · high confidence
Access honesty marker: route unstated
Detailed physical-access route and restroom information were not stated in the reviewed first-party pages.
DoAsk only if a guest needs it; the record does not claim accessibility either way.
Unknownresidual · impact 20 · high confidence
Live reservation availability
Recorded as unknown at the last first-party review; not inferred, not filled.
DoCarry into the confirmation call if it bears on your night.
Unknownresidual · impact 20 · high confidence
Exact current accessibility route and restroom configuration
Recorded as unknown at the last first-party review; not inferred, not filled.
DoCarry into the confirmation call if it bears on your night.
Unknownresidual · impact 20 · high confidence
Individual dietary suitability
Recorded as unknown at the last first-party review; not inferred, not filled.
DoCarry into the confirmation call if it bears on your night.
Unknownarrival · impact 18 · high confidence
Parking and transit unstated
Parking and transit details were not published on the reviewed first-party pages; confirm access for your arrival window.
DoLow stakes here; check a map before you leave.
Unknownenrichment · impact 16 · low confidence
Google Places parking signals: free lot, paid lot, valet
Google Places · labeled
Directory parking flags only. First-party arrival guidance is still unstated. Retrieved 2026-08-10T21:32:40.599Z.
DoCheck a map before you leave; treat Google parking flags as a lead, not a fact.
Unknownenrichment · impact 16 · low confidence
Google Places reports vegetarian options; allergy/dietary policy still thin first-party
Google Places · labeled
Vegetarian amenity is not an allergy guarantee. Cross-contact practice remains first-party only.
DoConfirm dietary handling on the official menu or by phone.

Confirmation pass

Confirm live hours and closing time for your night
Verify reservation rules, deposits, and cancellation terms
State dietary needs and request accommodation policy
Confirm physical access route and restroom access if needed
Check current menu prices and special-event menus
Confirm party size capacity and seating preference
Verify parking or transit for arrival window
Confirm beverage program fit (wine list / zero-proof)
Re-check any field marked unknown or volatile

Sources of record

Verify current hours, menu, access and dietary needs directly.

Full evidence log

Every line, as the restaurant states it.

Service: Tuesday-Saturday dinner service with a reservation-led multi-course dining room and a walk-in lounge path.
Menu: Published six-course dining experience with optional supplements, full wine program, cocktails, and a separate lounge menu.
Occasion fit: Major celebration; anniversary; destination dinner; wine-focused evening; polished business dinner.
Hours: Dinner is served Tuesday through Saturday evenings beginning at 5 PM. The lounge accepts walk-ins.
Reservations: Dining-room reservations are released in scheduled monthly windows through Tock. A deposit and 48-hour cancellation policy apply. The lounge welcomes walk-ins.
Price: The current six-course dining experience is published at $185 per guest, with optional supplements and a 20% service charge.
Dietary: The restaurant publishes vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free modifications. Certain foundational ingredients cannot be removed, and cross-contact cannot be guaranteed.
Beverage: Large, award-winning wine program, full lounge service, cocktails, and a separate lounge menu.
Groups & private: Best suited to planned special-occasion dining. Private-event options are available through the restaurant.
Atmosphere: Formal, highly serviced modern dining room with views of Lake Union and the Cascades; the lounge is looser and accepts walk-ins.
Accessibility: Detailed physical-access route and restroom information were not stated in the reviewed first-party pages.
Parking & transit: Parking and transit details were not published on the reviewed first-party pages; confirm access for your arrival window.
Dress: The restaurant encourages guests to dress up and asks that dining-room guests avoid T-shirts and shorts.
Typical meal length: Plan for a lengthy multi-course dinner.
Practical notes: Choose between the reservation-only dining experience and the walk-in lounge before arriving. Review the deposit, cancellation, attire, and dietary policies before booking.
Address: 2576 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Open unknowns: Live reservation availability; exact current accessibility route and restroom configuration; individual dietary suitability.
Conflict: Retain each source, date and field conflict; do not select the more favorable statement without evidence.
Source authority: Official restaurant website / first-party page
Confidence: moderate_with_conflict
Freshness: CURRENT_WITH_OFFICIAL_CONFLICTS
Field volatility: Availability, dietary and cross-contact claims require same-cycle confirmation; hours, reservations and price are reviewed within 7 days; menu and access statements within 31 days.
Next action: Sources reachable as of 2026-08-05; official conflicts still open — do not collapse to friendlier claim. Reconfirm live before booking.