Canlis Restaurant vs Lola
Both restaurants are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, Lola is preferred by most writers compared to Canlis Restaurant. Lola scores 86 with praise from 9 reviews such as Not For Tourists, Zagat and Gayot.
Canlis Restaurant
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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."
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Frommer's
"This is one of Seattle's most formal and traditional restaurants, the perfect place to celebrate a very special occasion."
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Travel + Leisure
"This Queen Anne restaurant and piano lounge is housed in its original, purpose-built, circa-1950's, Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired building."
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Zagat
"The "next generation of Canlis sons" makes sure that "everything's perfect" at this circa-1950 "Seattle institution"."
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Lola
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2000 Fourth Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
From $20 /night
Fodor's
"Tom Douglas dishes out his signature Northwest style, spiked with Greek and Mediterranean touches here—another huge success for the local celebrity chef."
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Zagat
4.2
"Tom Douglas brings his trademark "gusto" to this "chic Greek" adjoining Belltown's Hotel Andra, known for its "amazingly delicious" goat tagine and "standout" breakfasts."
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BlackBook
"Lola is another Tom Douglas concept restaurant featuring simple, elegant Mediterranean dishes with some PNW standards thrown in for good measure."
Gayot
13.0
"Paying homage to his wife and partner Jackie Cross's Greek heritage, chef Tom Douglas highlights Pacific Northwest ingredients in Lola's Greek-themed menu."
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Seattle Times
"There's braised octopus for breakfast, lamb tongue for lunch and whole fish for dinner."
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