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The Pink DoorvsCanlis Restaurant
Both restaurants are praised by expert writers. On balance, The Pink Door is preferred by most professionals compared to Canlis Restaurant. The Pink Door has a TripExpert Score of 86 with approval from 10 reviewers like Not For Tourists, Lonely Planet and Seattle Times.
The Pink Door
Fodor's
Frommer's
Zagat
BlackBook
Gayot
Seattle Times
Not For Tourists
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
On the Grid Show All Reviews
1919 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101
From $30/night
Fodor's "With its Post Alley entrance and meager signage, the Pink Door's speakeasy vibe draws Pike Place Market regulars almost as much as its savory, seasonal Italian food does." Full review
Frommer's "Pike Place Market's better restaurants tend to be well hidden, and if I didn't tell you about this one, you'd probably never find it." Full review
Zagat4.3
"The perennial-favorite "to-die-for" lasagna "runs out quickly" at this "bohemian" Pike Place Market Italian." Full review
BlackBook "Italian in a garish, Cheesecake Factory-ish setting with a nice outdoor deck."
Gayot13.0
"Tucked into one of Seattle's quaint alleyways just north of Pike Place Market, the Pink Door's peachy-pink entrance can be hard to find." Full review
Seattle Times3.0
"A classic Seattle hideaway and hangout. The rooftop terrace is the spot in summertime. The place is kitschy but never obnoxiously so." Full review
Not For Tourists "Wine, Italian food, and Cabaret!"
Lonely Planet "A restaurant like no other, the Pink Door is probably the only place in the US (the world?) where you can enjoy fabulous linguine alla vongole... while watching live jazz." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Outdoor patio and happy hour specials, plus serious Italian specialties like cioppino and spinach lasagna, are good enough to entice Seattle residents to brave the crowds in the tourist-heavy market." Full review
On the Grid "This Italian Restaurant is one of the most popular and mysterious date spots downtown." Full review
Canlis Restaurant
Concierge Fodor's Frommer's Travel + Leisure Zagat BlackBook Gayot
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Seattle Times Show All Reviews
2576 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109-2206
From $41/night
Concierge "The service is flawless, the view over Lake Union is impossible to top, and live piano music tinkles through the hushed, Asian-accented dining room."
Fodor's "If the dining room seems too formal, the bar menu is more wallet-friendly and you don't need a reservation." Full review
Frommer's "This is one of Seattle's most formal and traditional restaurants, the perfect place to celebrate a very special occasion." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This Queen Anne restaurant and piano lounge is housed in its original, purpose-built, circa-1950's, Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired building." Full review
Zagat "The "next generation of Canlis sons" makes sure that "everything's perfect" at this circa-1950 "Seattle institution"." Full review
BlackBook "People in Seattle have been raving about this restaurant since the 1950's, and it's easy to see why."
Gayot "Timeless elegance and accomplished cooking have made this spot Seattle's special occasion restaurant for more than 60 years." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Treat your eyes and palate to dinner at Canlis. Specialties include Alaska halibut, Dungeness crab, Wasyugyu (Kobe) tenderloin, and a comprehensive and expensive wine selection."
Rough Guide "Delicious, memorable spot for nouveau Northwest cuisine, highlighted by wild- nettle pasta, Kobe tenderloin and Maine lobster – for some of the highest prices in town."
Seattle Times "The classy Seattle classic has always managed to evolve gracefully, and has done so again with a recent "price change" that expands its prix fixe options." Full review
