Went here for Restaurant week. My wife and I both ordered the Sea Bass which was okay but not as good as it used to be in the past. My wife ordered a glass of wine which did not get delivered until she reminded waitress after 2nd course had been delivered, (at least 10 minutes after my drink had been delivered). Our waitress gave us spoons for our 3rd course (Dessert) and then 5 minutes later brought us our bill before she brought us our dessert. I can't ever recall being delivered the bill before being delivered the dessert. Overall, we were underwhelmed with the service and quality/value. It used to be one of my favorite restaurants but I can't say that now. read more

Went to 6Smith for an anniversary dinner and it was amazing. Me and my boyfriend shared the fries to start and it was great. The truffle aioli was outstanding. For dinner I had the small salad with ranch and the loaded Mac and cheese. The salad was one of the best I had, high quality greens. The Mac and cheese was the perfect rich indulgence. My boyfriend enjoyed the fat burger which he loved! Everything was perfect. To the people who complain about the price: think about the high quality flavorful food, great service, lakeside view and the area. Your paying for all that too. Overall, a wonderful experience and I will be returning when I am back in town. read more

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I used to love and frequent this spot. They have since turned over staff in all areas, taken their food quality down several notches and the lack of attention to cleanliness has become unbearable. Just take a look at the hanging copper cups or other glassware in the bar area for starts.. then the window seals where flies sit. Every item I have ordered recently has been plated very sloppy, the staff is not as pleasant and no longer seems to care for folks enjoying happy hour and the atmosphere just seems uncomfortable. Change can be positive if executed correctly. Hoping this isn't the downfall of a once great spot that was host to great food, an energetic and welcoming atmosphere and super cocktails. read more

Usually love this place. I have one night a week where I don't have to cook and chose 6Smith happily. The chips and quac were very good as was the Caprese salad. Lobster roll was tasty with crispy bread. However, my $45 filet was not. I ordered medium well and got a very rare bloody steak. So much for my one night off. I had to stop eating and cook the steak. Still a delicious steak but when I pay that much for a steak I expect it to be cooked the way it was ordered. So disappointed!!!!! read more

6Smith - Not medium well - Seafood Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

Met expectations. Pricey but good food and interesting drinks. I had a NY strip, dining partner had the scallops. Service was good. Loud, although loud 80s music. For a Minneapolitan, it's a far drive to get similar quality of food found in neighborhood restaurants. read more

The food was good, but a bit overpriced for what you receive. I'm guessing you're paying for the location and atmosphere here.

The steak here was DELICIOUS! It was served with mashed potatoes, however I wish there was a bit more potatoes and veggies with the portion. The meat definitely was a large quantity than the other items. I can't wait to go back and try other items. The burgers looked AMAZING read more

Looking at the menu, the beet salad looked appealing. After receiving the to go box it looked like a half assed pinch of arugula and about only 3 poorly flavored beets. For the overwhelming of $12 this is a terrible value and will never eat again, and will tell others to not even bother with this place. read more

6Smith - Just don't even bother - Seafood Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

This is my all-time favorite restaurant to eat at! My husband and I go here every year for our anniversary and anytime we are in the area. I've also rented out the party rooms for corporate events several times and have always been incredibly please with the level of service and amazing quality of the food. read more

High hopes for 6 smith but somewhat disappointing dinner. We sat outside and our table rocked back and forth. We wanted to remedy the situation but server was so busy we couldn't catch his attention. Cons: -Took the waiter a long time to greet us and get drink orders. -Wait staff on the deck are sloppily dressed in ill fitting thin t shirts and dirty white shorts/pants. For such a fine restaurant surprised to see such sloppy uniforms. -calamari but it was undercooked and doughy. - My husbands filet was very good but very very raw. He ordered it cooked medium. - Eclair sundae for dessert consisted of 3 completely melted scoops of ice cream between two eclairs. -served entree during appetizer course. Food came out too fast but servers were very slow. - diet coke served in lowball glass and only refilled once. -wish there was an option for regular hamburger. Only thing that looked like hamburger on menu was venison. yuck. - wish there was a salmon entree -entrance was bizarre. small grey door hidden in the side of the lobby. really strange. Pro: -scuna bay salmon/avocado appetizer, delicious -Lobster roll had lots of good lobster but drowning in sauce. Roll itself was very good. - My husbands filet was very good but very very raw - Both the calamari and the filet were taken off the check. We will probably try it one more time. But fear it will die the same death as north coast. read more

I got food poising from their sea bass on 7/22/22. The first one was undercooked with blood in it.( this was shown to the server). It was sent back and literally seconds later, they brought out another one that was also undercooked. The two bites I had put me in tremendous pain. DO NOT order any of the fish please. read more

Spring in Minnesota means it is time to capitalize on the above freezing temperatures. A lakeside patio seemed like a perfect place for lunch on a spring day, so we made our way to Lake Minnetonka. I went with two others around one for a late lunch on a Sunday. The host showed us to a table inside, because I guess the patio wasn't open yet? That was okay, though. We could still have a lunch by the lake. Then the host said "the brunch is pretty good. And it's buffet style, so you can help yourself". And he walked away. That left us wondering if we would be able to order from the lunch menu, as we had planned. Someone (not a waiter) came over after several minutes to fill our water glasses and we inquired whether we could order food. "No, only brunch right now". Okay. We were having second thoughts about driving all the way out here. Finally our waiter ambled over. "Can I get you guys anything to drink?" He asked. We explained that we had scoped out the menu online and had planned on order sandwiches or something of the sort. "The kitchen isn't open until two". That made me wonder who was preparing the brunch? " but you can order from our happy hour menu and get fries or oysters or the like". At this point it was probably about 1:30 so we weren't sure. We went to look at the brunch buffet to decide if it was worth 27$. The two vegetarians agreed that we'd rather wait, but the omnivore of the group opted for the brunch. Two of us ordered fries and a drink while the other began in on the buffet. A lot of the food looked dry. Most of the dishes had meat added. The pastries looked like a generic mix from a grocery store, purchased the day before. The only "fruit" was the dried fruit mixed in with the soggy granola that was on top of the yogurt parfaits that had obviously been sitting out in room temperature for several hours. At one point "the Bruncher" ( AKA the friend who brunches) tried to eat a piece of beef/steak that was so dry and rubbery that, after several minutes of trying to chew it, she actually had to spit it into a napkin (and as much as that sounds gross, that reflects on the steak, not my friend) The fries came around 1:50. We quickly polished them off, even though they were cold and limp.The "double dip"s were both fairly bland, and one was so watery that it tasted like dipping fries in skim milk. It really made me appreciate ketchup, and I am normally not a fan of ketchup. Our waiter brought us lunch menus around 2:00, and we already knew what we wanted to order but he didn't come back until 2:15. Eventually (long after our brunching fellow had finished eating) our Portabella Sandwiches came and we ate them quickly, mostly so we could leave. Honestly I have very little to say about the food because by the time it had arrived I had already decided that I wouldn't want to come back. Except two things: the bun is not a pretzel bun, and the spiced pickles are disgusting. In other news: their bathrooms are single stalled but there are crude cartoon depictions of characters with prominent sexual characteristics (penises or breasts) on the signs, instead of words. I guess they needed to add an immature and cissexist touch to their subpar restaurant. read more

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Minnesotans need to yelp more. The last review for this place was 9/2/14? Seriously? We went here last week. We, meaning my husband, 4yo, and 2yo. First of all, I like the kids menu. It had a few things that are not standard for a kids menu. So that was a welcomed change. My kids loved the food so that was also a good sign. I had the lobster roll and I liked that I could choose a salad over fries as my side for no extra charge. The lobster roll was good. I could tell that the meat was previously frozen, but it's MN so beggars can't be choosers, I guess. Stil the flavor was good. Not too mayo-ey. I would go back because it's close to home and kid-friendly to boot. The view is gorgeous and food is pretty good! Nice job 6Smith. read more

We had dinner here last night, Labor Day. After reading mixed reviews I was cautious , but wanted to give 6Smith a chance. I was really impressed! We sat outside on the first floor for dinner. Our waiter was excellent, and so was the service. We started with oysters on the half shell, presentation was perfect, oysters tasted fresh, slurp, slurp! We ordered the vegetable salad for the two of us to share, we both loved it. I ordered the prime filet cooked medium, it was a prefect medium and sliced like butter and was full of flavor. My husband had the beef cheek nachos and thought they were among the best nachos he's had. The view was fantastic, all together a very nice night! read more

While a bit apprehensive given the mixed reviews, my wife and I ventured in. It exceeded expectations on every front. The server was engaging, knowledgeable and attentive. The ambience modern and warm with a terrific view of Lake Minnetonka. The menu was diverse and not overwhelming. Good mix of price points too. The balsamic rib appetizer had a smoky and spicy dry rub that paired well with our bourbon based cocktails. We split the salmon entree and the heirloom tomato salad. The salmon was served on a bed of potato purée, corn and red peppers combined with smoked paprika. The salad was deliciously and creatively mixed with peaches and ricotta. Even the cappuccino at the end was perfectly crafted. Glad we ventured in; it's a new favorite. P.S. - When we complimented the management, they readily acknowledged that their opening was not smooth and resulted in lackluster initial reviews. However, it was evident that they worked out the kinks on our visit tonight. read more

I've been here several times for lunch, happy hour and dinner. The food really is great, much better than nearby overpriced restaurants, and I would say 6smith is a bit more reasonable for what you get. The owner was very open and quick to correct initial quirks or complaints (that new restaurants always have). The COCKTAILS are what make this stand out - their super solid cocktail list offers both classic and "new school" drinks, with modern twists. Worth it. The atmosphere here took a minute to warm up to but now I like it - can be casual or fancy or whatever you want it to be really. Doesn't feel stuffy at all. And the staff are great!!! So nice and helpful!! Soooo much better than nearby alternatives. read more

I cannot express how wonderful 6Smith is. I went to lunch with my mother and her 82 year old friend today. Our server, Nick, made our afternoon an absolutely memorable occasion. We all had the Lobster Roll, and we also all had to try different desserts. Everything was amazing. From the two gracious hostesses, beautiful view, great food, and our incredible server... it was a lovely afternoon. Time with my mother is limited, and this kindness was something I will never forget. read more

As most places in Wayzata, expensive and food is not that great. Ate there a few tomes and my food was always too salty. The view of the lake and deserts are great. read more

Yummy special appetizer for Valentine's Day of spinach, artichoke and crab dip. Key lime pie was gigantic. We shared and still took home leftovers. read more

Excellent Restaurant. Have never had a bad meal here. Staff are all well trained and the service is outstanding. A pricier restaurant and definitely worth it. read more

I've been here many times, mostly very good. The last time I went I had the beet and watermelon salad on arugula with grilled shrimp. It was so great the first time I HAD to have it again. It was ALMOST as good. My only constructive suggestion would be to not let the salad be overdressed and get a little wilty. And I usually complain about a salad being so huge, I wanted MORE of this one. It's still one of my favs. I wanted bigger and more toasted pecans, too. And more goat cheese. But all in all, the salad still remains one of the top salads I've had. Shrimp was great with it. So dear reader, you need to go try that salad before it's off for the season. read more

6Smith - So good, watermelon beet and arugula with added shrimp. - Seafood Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

The place is ok. Was super crowded when we get there... typical Saturday night I guess. Oyster was one of the best !! Fresh and delicious!!! The calamari was good as an appetizer.... however our entree just ok... order seabass... food was almost cold, probably would be better if it is warm. Clam cauder is average... again... it's kinda cold probably sat too long in the back before they brought them to us. Oh! The view was stunning tho... read more

I'm just happy to get a new restaurant in Wayzata. They are still working out their routine (it took almost an hour to get our entrees) but much of the food we tried was very good. Roasted corn elote. Kernels nicely toasted and caramelized on the edges. Cut off the cob so you don't have to get gooey mayo and cheese all over your face. Tomato mozzarella salad. Ripe, juicy tomatoes and nice tangy balsamic. Polenta cake. Somewhat crisp on the outside, soft and silky inside. Served on bed of greens. It was fine. Kids salmon with "vegetables". Really impressed. Perfectly crispy edges. Was expecting boring veggie accompaniment like steamed broccoli, but instead they got beautifully roasted carrots and onions. The french fries were crisp and substantial. Wish I could order for myself. [UPDATE- we came back and ordered this again, but the second time the salmon was very small and the veggies didn't come out until the end of the meal. So, who knows?] Lobster cake. Good. Not much lobster and not too memorable. But served with some lovely micro greens. Scallops. Hm. This one was way off. Gigantic cold peeled tomato served on top of now room temp scallops. Wish I had taken a picture of it. Made no sense at all. read more

Only giving 4 stars at this point as I haven't been there for a full meal yet, just drinks and apps. Very impressed so far. My wife and I boated over and while docks weren't available at the time, the dock staff were courteous and apologetic and directed us to two sets of public docks nearby. As of last weekend the docks are now finished and there appears to be ample dockage even for large boats. We were able to easily find two seats at the rooftop bar and thoroughly enjoyed the view both of the lake and the other people there. Wayzata see and be seen people watching at it's BEST! Ray, our bartender was fabulous and definitely knew what he was doing with the drinks - I'm a bit particular about my old-school drinks and so was he...this prompted a few minute conversation about Kazuo Uyeda's "Cocktail Making" book...let's just say he knew his stuff, was quick to make sure we were taken care of and very pleasant. Roof bar has a fine selection of typical and interesting beers on tap and serves a solid menu. We were comped a plate of beef cheek nachos which were probably some of the better nachos I've had. Housemade chips, the right amount of cheese, peppers, onions, and the braised beef was very good. I'd highly recommend at least a cocktail and apps on the rooftop. We had a pleasant experience and are planning to go back this weekend. read more

We enjoy happy hour at 6Smith, we have visited many times. The only downside is the odor as you walk onto the patio. I can't be the only one who has noticed it? read more

Finally made it to this restaurant with my husband for a date night. The decor was a modern industrial feel very nice. We were greeted immediately upon entering and given a table. They have a great cocktail menu as well as wine. My husband and I both ordered cocktails to start and they were excellent!! For dinner we started with the beef cheek nachos! Amazing! Do not pass these up! My husband had he rib eye and I the fat burger both were excellent! It is a bit pricy so know that going in also I would've given it 5 stars except our service was a little slow. It was friendly service but it started to get really slow throughout he night. read more

Tasty lunch at 6Smith! This restaurant on the water in Wayzata serves up a mean lunch combo. For $12, I got a "half" sandwich (enormous) BLAT (applewood smoked bacon, tomato, avocado, lettuce) and a cup of delicious tomato soup (with olive oil on top). Yum! read more

We live in the area and this was actually our first time here and thought the food was "just okay." We were hoping at price point we would be Wow'ed and just weren't. There is a review on here discussing being somewhat disappointed, and would have been happier getting a flank of salmon and a bottle of wine and staying at home. We agree with that comment. Don't get me wrong, the food was fine. And I understand being in Wayzata, prices are going to be inflated...but it just wasn't as impressive as I thought it should have been considering the prices on the menu. The wine list is pretty good, and I do truly appreciate them having some unique nonalcoholic drinks, as I am pregnant. We will be back for drinks on the patio, but probably wouldn't throw down $17 for a couple mediocre crab cakes, $12 for average temp and average ribs or $18 for a semi cold, kind of dry, overly bacon'y burger again. I do appreciate them being well staffed. read more

Food and drinks were very well done. Service was exceptional. Planning on going back again very soon. Scallops and Sea bass were cooked perfectly. Respect your Elder was the stand out cocktail. Kids food was really good too. When something wasn't perfect they replaced it no questions asked. Can't say enough how good our server was. Room was loud and a little busy, but not so much that we couldn't talk. Great experience all around. read more

I have been here for dinner and brunch -- both were fantastic! The dinner menu is excellent and the brunch buffet was the best I have ever had. This is a true foodie spot with a cool atmosphere, a great addition to the lake. Anybody on here that says the food isn't good should stick to Applebee's where they belong. Ohhhh and they have a huge space that you can reserve for groups/events at no additional cost - that never happens. read more

The food was very good, the service was just fine. Beautiful setting right on Lake Minnetonka. If you love beef and you have a lot of money, this is a wonderful place for you. The wait staff knows their meat and they enjoy telling you about each cut. My "beef" if you will, is it is simply overpriced. Two burgers, two glasses of wine and a dessert plus a respectable tip (service is good, and you should tip accordingly, no matter what you think of the menu prices) shouldn't top out at $85-$90. If you don't mind paying $30-$50 and more for entrees, $15 for appetizers- go for it! You will have a lovely meal in a beautiful setting. Given there is also wonderful food at the other end of Lake Street for less, you might also want to check that out. No, you aren't sacrificing quality - it's just a different mindset of what people will pay. I think if the menu were more varied in price points I might go back - but until then, I'm not that into beef that I want to pay those prices. read more

Fantastic food and service. Amazing GF menu. The Stoner fries from the outdoor balcony menu are to die for!!!

6Smith is a true gem in the Lake Minnetonka area. The staff is professional, knowledgeable and very different from what you get at Fletcher's or Maynard's, meaning they lack the attitude. The food is amazing and consistent. Their deck is a new favorite for us. read more

I continue to love this place. Service is friendly and so accommodating. Food delish, and now that the patio is open you simply can't beat dining al fresco with a view of the lake. We had the flat bread with riccota, honey and jam for an app today and it was awesome. We housed two plates in a matter of minutes. For lunch I had the tomato soup (so fresh) and chicken salad sandwich. Lunch size portions were hearty enough to be full when I left. read more

Great addition to Lake Minnetonka waterfront dining. You cannot beat the lake views from both the roof top and patio. The drink menu is impressive. I love the old school vs. new school drinks (spoiler alert, the new school drinks are just fruitier.) This place is worth a visit just for the views and the drinks. I went with a large group of foodies and ordered several apps and different entrees, and several drinks. Everything was delicious. The prices are not cheap, but by no means is it overpriced for the location either. read more

We made plans to celebrate our July family birthdays and wanted to go somewhere that exemplifies MN summers on the lake... we picked 6Smith to help us do that. We arrived a bit late because of traffic and of course it was in the middle of dinner rush. We were not able to get patio seating that we had requested but we were sat right away in the dining room. The decor is very cool and hip. Views of the lake r outstanding on the patio as well! We started with the lobster guacamole and bacon and bourbon appetizers. Our cocktails were delicious as well. We had our 2 teenagers with us and they found some good choices as well on the menu, specifically vegan oriented. I ended up doing a small plate style dinner with oysters, heirloom tomato salad and double stuffed baked potatoes. My husband and In laws enjoyed scallops and sea bass as their choices. Everything was very good! Our complimentary dessert was a bit on the small side especially for all of our birthdays but it was free... it would have been nicer if they had asked what we wanted even if it was not on the dessert menu. Overall a great experience! We went up to the rooftop patio to enjoy the night and our free dessert and had a couple of cocktails before heading home. My husband paid and it wasn't cheap by any means but obviously the location and type of restaurant that shouldn't be expected. I do wish we could have been outside to have our dinner as promised with the reservation. We might be back for a different special occasion... read more

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I went there for lunch and ordered the tuna burger (asked for rare) and the Dreme drink. I appreciate the effort they are trying to put in to make a good menu, but when the burger came out, the tuna burger patty was giving off a rotting smell. That means, either the quality of the fish they were using was really really bad or their method to store fish was inadequate. Pickled ginger was just namesake on the side. The fries were really really awesome, they might have been of the double fried type, I think. The Dreme drink was way too acerbic and acidic, but it was not too sugary so that was nice. The wait staff was absolutely awesome. 5 stars to them. I would go back there again but I am hoping that they resolve any minor kinks in their food by taking feedback from reviews like these and improving iteratively over time. read more

Amazing food. Amazing drinks. Amazing decor. Amazing staff. Amazing owners. Done and done, I'm a customer for life. The polenta dish is incredibly delicious! I would eat the mushroom burger everyday if I could. I love that they have so many vegetarian friendly options, which is hard to find in Minnesota. Don't even get me started on the desserts! I recommend ordering one of each for the table. They'll all be gone in 5 minutes or less. Customer for life, yes indeed! read more

6Smith - And that view! - Seafood Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

Bar area is great for an evening cocktail. Old Fashioned was perfect and service was quick. The regular menu is fairly expensive, but the Happy Hour is decent. read more

My husband and I came here on opening night and i am pleased to report that I think 6Smith is going to be a great addition to Wayzata. It's nice to have another restaurant we can boat to on a nice night. We sat out on the patio which was very spacious. The tables were far enough apart that you didn't feel like you were taking in everyone else's conversation and the view can't be beat. We checked out the rooftop bar after dinner and it seemed like it will be a great hang out once people get word of it. We had the lobster guacamole as an appetizer. Definitely fresh and tasty but a fairly small portion. Would get again. My husband had the wedge salad. Very large and very delicious. I had the heirloom tomato salad. I have never had anything like it. Very light and refreshing. Would recommend both. We both opted to try the beef. My husband got the ribeye and I got the filet. They only serve prime beef and you can definitely taste the difference. Wow, melts in your mouth. My husbands was cooked perfectly med-rare and mine was over cooked. I asked for medium and it came out well done. Our server and manager took care of this without hesitation. I was not disappointed though. This filet, even being well done, melted in my mouth and left me wanting more! They top the beef with some course salt which doesn't seem like a big deal but it really added a ton of flavor. We are pretty picky about our steak and could hardly wait to try this place. We were looking for a place to get a good steak without having to drive downtown and this place really nailed it. Kudos to Chad, our server. He was great, giving us lots of recommendations and taking good care of us from the moment we sat down. We will definitely be back! read more