Washington Spot Crowned 'Most Famous Restaurant' In The State

Word of mouth and positive reviews can go a long way for drumming up business for a restaurant, so much so that an eatery can experience a boom in popularity almost overnight with a good word and viral social media post. Whether the establishment has been a longtime staple of the community or is a relative newcomer to the restaurant scene, there are plenty of eateries that have achieved a level of regional, or even national, fame and praise that continue to entice customers to see what it's all about.

LoveFood compiled a list of the "most famous restaurant" in every state, basing its picks on reviews, awards and accolades, and first-hand experience to find the eateries that hungry diners are "just longing to enjoy a meal at" and that are worth visiting at least once.

So which Washington restaurant is considered to be the "most famous" in the entire state?

Canlis

This stunning popular Seattle eatery has drawn in a host of customers over several decades. Canlis , located at 2576 Aurora Avenue N, has a 4.6 star rating on Google and more than 2,300 reviews.

Here's what the site had to say:

"When Peter Canlis wanted to build a restaurant back in the 1950s, central Seattle locations were all too expensive, so he settled for a venue way up on the edge of a cliff outside of the city. Years later, the seemingly awkward location has paid off, because diners rave about the breathtaking views alongside the exceptional food. Now with numerous James Beard Awards and Wine Spectator Grand Awards, Canlis is one of Seattle's most fascinating places to eat."

You can see the full list of the most famous restaurant in each state by visiting lovefood.com . Curious about other must-try restaurants around Washington? Check out our previous coverage of the spot named one of the "most beautiful restaurants" in the country .