I tried to comment on the review below, but apparently it was too long. So I'm pasting it here!
Wow. I MUST respond to the Artichoke review with FACTS.
1. I have eaten this very same tasting menu. It was last week Monday.
2. There ARE morels in the first course. That large dollop of white mousse is made almost entirely from fresh morels. I know because I asked our server (perhaps you should have done the same?). Additionally, there are candied morels sprinkled all over the top. And for the record, I thought this dish was DIVINE. Like springtime in your mouth.
3. CANNED ARTICHOKES?!!! Are YOU kidding ME?!!! This simple observation really speaks to a) your culinary expertise, and b) your baffling decision to not raise any of your concerns to your server or to management who would have, I imagine, happily addressed your concerns. Those artichokes aren't canned, they are prepared with a French technique called barigoule. Do I expect a normal non-foody to know that? No....but I would expect you to ask about it if you were so concerned.
The other dishes....you obviously didn't like them, and that's okay. I happened to think they were all brilliant. We each get our own opinion.
Regarding the service....I'm surprised it wasn't very good. I've eaten at Canlis multiple times and have always been very impressed with the service. The one time I had a complaint (long wait for my main course) the owner himself was at my table apologizing in minutes. Look....I'm in the industry...and when a restaurant screws up you have to give them a chance to fix it! If they don't make it right, THEN you should be angry.
Pros: Tasting menu brilliant, best service in Seattle,
Cons: Weekends can be too crowded
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