Our first time dining at 6 Smith to celebrate my birthday - and I was really impressed! We made reservations for 4pm on a Sunday, and we were pleased to find out that happy hour is all day on Sunday's. We started with Short Rib Chili nachos, which were ridiculously good. Our waiter was very personable and funny, making recommendations based on the menu, and even brought me a dish that was not featured on the normal menu (which was also fantastic). To quote my husband, the steak he ordered "melted in his mouth". The place is no doubt expensive - but that is not abnormal for the area. The bar was lively and they had great music. It is not your typical "steakhouse" vibe, but much more laid back. I only wish I had saved room for their homemade desserts... I think we will definitely be back! read more

Had an amazing Happy Hour with Steak Frites and wine at the bar. Food, service and atmosphere was outstanding. Thanks for the gift idea as well! read more

This place keeps surprising me in a very good way. Tried their Evan's chicken which was very good with the vegetable medley doing the trick. Bread is life - truly! What amazingly tasty bread with chimichurri and butter bringing it all together. Curried shrimp was pretty tasty, and the chimichurri shrimp appetizer added the perfect contrast to the chicken we had. Beware of the size of that Mud pie- crazy huge, but amazingly tasty. read more

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Stopped by 6 smith for my first patio dining experience for the season. Had the water lily because it was light and refreshing,, just feels like you should be drinking it on the water! I didn't have my usual today instead I opted for the seasonal dish of the day on the special menu because the water did a good job describing it and it was all the things I liked. scallops which came with 3 and I added an extra for $8 on a saffron risotto with seasonal veggies and it was yummy!!!!!! The only reason I knocked one stat off was the service, the wait staff on the patio seemed very new. Our waiter kept forgetting simple things, like drink orders, or how many people were at the table. And other staff on the patio kept bringing us other people's orders. Almost like they were being trained in, just a heads up would have been nice. read more

6Smith - Scallops with saffron risotto - Seafood Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

Thursday night at 6Smith for their Sip & Shuck Oyster and Wine Tasting event. 6Smith is a warm and inviting spot with a great view of Lake Minnetonka. Wines were a hit. Lots of whites & sparklings poured by 2 friendly, informative wine experts. All wines paired beautifully with the seafood. Food was interesting...I would say it was definitely quality over quantity except for the raw oysters which were plentiful all night. The chilled seafood bar had giant shrimp, lobster, king crab, and small cups of a tasty poke. It was exquisite, but hit hard and quickly gone and never replenished. The passed apps were a tasty hot potato croquette and a cold burrata bruschetta, which came around twice and then were gone. The raw oysters were a hit; 3 varietals of small, sweet and incredibly fresh oysters. The wines kept flowing and we really needed a snack type bite to keep nibbling....maybe a charcuterie board or something. We stopped on the way home for a couple filling pizza slices....not what you would expect after paying over $200 for (2) tickets (tax & gratuity included). read more

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came here for brunch and was seriously impressed! The mojito was perfectly refreshing, the short ribs were tender and flavorful, and the pancakes were fluffy with just the right amount of sweetness. I also tried the clam chowder, and it was rich, creamy, and packed with flavor -- easily one of the best I've had in a while. On top of the great food, the service was 10/10. Friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend this spot if you're looking for a brunch that delivers on both taste and hospitality! read more

6Smith - Clam Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

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We were there last night to celebrate a 16th birthday for our granddaughter. The appetizers were wonderful! All of our meals were excellent! To our surprise, the manager sent out desserts to celebrate the 16th birthday made quite the memory! The manager was going around all the tables, adding water and making sure everybody at his restaurant was happy. We were very, very impressed. We can't wait to go back.! read more

Food was amazing! Get the bread of life, miso seabass and ribeye. The service was even better, Moises was the best!

When reservations were made we were not told that there was only a buffet. The cost was exorbitant and no children's menus. Adults were $80 per adult and children were $40 per child...outrageous. The "hot" foods were lukewarm. Will not go back... read more

Good food and drinks . Service was excellent. Options for appetizers were great too and we enjoyed our time there. read more

6Smith - Beach - Seafood Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

For "restaurant week", we decided to give 6Smith a try. We had reservations and were seated promptly. Our server, Nathan, was very knowledgeable of the menu and made numerous recommendations for food and wine including highlighting the restaurant week 3 course menu for $45. I had a tequila old fashioned which was sweet but still had the tequila flavor followed up by a Diet Coke. The DC was a little low on carbonation and came with a paper straw which I immediately removed. I ordered the dry rub wings, braised short rib, and mini mocha mud pie off the restaurant week menu. The wings and mud pie were the highlight of the night. The wings were hot and crispy. They came with a small container of blue cheese sauce which required using a knife since it was so small. The mocha mud pie was not very mini and a great combination of chocolate and coffee. The short rib and mashed potatoes were average at best. My partner had the fillet which was a much better choice. Overall, the restaurant is very nice and although full, it was not overly loud making it easy to carry on a conversation. Our server was very helpful and friendly. I will return in the future for the wings and for the overall dining experience. read more

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We did an early Mother's Day brunch on Saturday and had a great meal. Food and service were both great, as is the ambience. I considered doing a 4 vs 5 because the restaurant feels a tad expensive, but I'm sticking with a 5 because there were certain things that were really fresh and house made, like their smoked salmon, which justifies the extra price. read more

My two friends and I went to 6Smith on the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend. There is a large parking lot off to the side of the building that contains parking for 6Smith along with other businesses & another restaurant all within the same building. We chose to stop into 6Smith for Happy Hour because I enjoy their food selection & was looking forward to sitting outside near the water. We walked in around 3pm & we were immediately seated outside. The atmosphere was really fun and swanky and it was nice to sit outside to stay out of the raucous. We chose to order appetizers & some drinks. My sister got the pomegranate mocktail & it was delicious. We shared the following appetizers: chips & guac, meatballs, ahi tuna poke, & the shrimp. The shrimp was my favorite as the sauce and herbs on top were amazing and it is not a common dish for me. The chips & guac were really tasty and filling. If going for the appetizers I think the meatballs are also a must. They are so tasty and the perfect size for a starter. The staff at 6Smith were amazing. Our waiter was super attentive and was very helpful in helping us pick what drinks and dishes were best. He did a great job of showing us all the options on the menu while also making sure our time at 6Smith was perfect. I really enjoy 6Smith and cannot wait to give back! read more

6Smith - Seafood Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

The food here is consistently amazing. Such a great location right on the water as well! Five stars for the food and location. Giving it three stars overall, however, because we have had a few bad experiences with the wait staff. Most recently I went in with a few girlfriends to do a quick happy hour at 2:30 p.m. and the waiter was oddly pushy about trying to get us to order a four course dinner, higher priced wines, etc. We ordered a second round of drinks and we're still snacking on her appetizers and he cleared the table of food without asking if we were finished. Both still had quite a bit of food on the plates. Seemed like we were being rushed out. read more

Had a team dinner in a private room to the right of the bar area at 6Smith and aside from a beautiful atmosphere, lovely view of Lake Minnetonka, the food was phenomenal! Because this was a large party we were served buffet style, which was amazing because we were able to sample many dishes. From Caesar salad to roasted Brussels, hangar steak and miso glazed sea bass, everything had such an amazing flavor. Our wait staff was incredibly attentive and made sure our glasses were never empty. Highly recommend checking out this place! read more

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It's restaurant week in Minneapolis! I decided to kick off the week at 6Smith in Wayzetta. It's an upbeat bar that is on Lake Minnetonka. They have a variety of seafood and steak as well as your classic handhelds. The service was bubbly and fast. We started our 3-course lunch with French Onion Soup and a Cob Salad. Amazing. Our second course consisted of their take on a Cubano and a top sirloin. The Cubano was bursting with flavor on perfect bread. The sirloin was a little overdone for medium-rare but tasted excellent. For dessert, we ordered the chocolate mousse, Oreo Cheese take, and espressos. I highly recommend the chocolate mousse. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience, and I'm glad we started the week off here! read more

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Great ambiance and service. The happy hour prices and food are excellent. Great view of the lake too. read more

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A great place to go in the summer for good vibes and an even better atmosphere. I unfortunately come here pretty often and always leave a satisfied customer. This post should highlight the hostess at the host stand. The reason why will be explained below. There have been several times where I came to this establishment as walk in to pretty full restaurant. The hostess was able to make decisions and get me seated right away in great seats. I want to highlight this because often times hostess can either turn you away or give you an outrageous wait time. However, that has never been the case at this restaurant. And for that reason, I want to praise you all for the great customer service you provide. I know all the employees at this restaurant do a great job day and day out, however this is one of for the hosts. Photos below are from the happy hour menu. Happy hour prices are exclusive to the bar only an f high tops near the bar area. The steak however is not on the happy hour menu. Still fire. read more

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Came for a special occasion dinner and the ambience and vibe is great! Prime location along the water in downtown Wayzata and impressive for out of town guests. However, for the price, the food was lacking. Steak salad was on a head of iceberg lettuce with tortilla chip strips and your usual Southwest chipotle sauce. Not very inspired. The chimichurri steak looked promising but my husband said had a weird taste. When asked what you wanted with steak because it was a la carte and if you chose off the sides menu, each was $12-15 each. Great location and view, but expect to drop a hefty bill for very average food. read more

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First time at 6Smith and restaurant week did not disappoint. I have the ahi tuna crisp. Steak frites and mocha mud pie. All were fantastic but the ahi was phenomenal. There also was a butter that came with the steak frites that was amazing. I slathered it on my steak. Service was great and large parking lot. I was so busy eating I forgot to take pictures of all but dessert's. read more

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If you have children especially babies. Don't come here. No strollers allowed but car seats are? Strollers are in the way but car seats aren't. That makes no sense.Car seats are designed for the car. Not for restaurants. This place is not children friendly. I've seen so many moms holding their children here. I had to put my stroller outside of the restaurant. No one was watching it'. How about it got stolen ? This place makes moms feel bad for having kids. Discrimination. I've been to nicer restaurants that love children and accept strollers. This place is very unfriendly, rude, and inhumane when comes towards having children. read more

For off i want to start off by saying this place has a very nice view and patio. Everything inside and outside was beautiful. Now let get to the food. Honestly there were a lot of food i wanted to try, but being the basic person I am, i try out the triple dip french fries. I was honestly disappointed about the fries. It was actually dry and the presentation was not that pretty. I did enjoy two of the sauces that came with the fries, but for sure will not be getting it next time. The second appetizer we got was the beef nacho. I enjoy eating the nacho, however, one think i would say is add some more of that delicious green spicy sauce. Also, another thing about it , the presentation itself, i felt like the nacho was just thrown together and sent out to customers. The main course of the food we got ribeye steak and the fat burger. I enjoy the fat burger. It wasnt too salty and it was prefect. Thankfully, i got the side salad instead of fries. The side salad was really good and it goes well with the steak ! The steak was cook medium rare and it was delicious. It was just enough salt and very juicy. Overall, i would definitely try it again, but one thing that kind of was disappointing was stating that it was for a friend birthday. I'm sure if they do anything to celebrate birthday, but it would have been nice. read more

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There are some things you don't see every day: inverted rainbows, unicycling bagpipers, hip seafood and steak places with an entire vegan menu--record scratch. Did I just say hip steak and seafood place with a dedicated vegan menu? I absolutely did. 6Smith is a unicorn in this sense. While it's primarily a place to go for seafood, steak, and drinks, they have a full vegan menu as well. I am absolutely not kidding you! The items on the vegan menu are innovative and creative: herbivores are clearly not an afterthought here. But let's back up a minute, because this place has an awful lot of other things going for it beyond the menu. The ambiance is unique. I thought for a bit about how to describe it. It's somewhere between industrial, rustic, and chic. While it's definitely modern, there are classic touches that make it feel sophisticated. (One downside is that it's quite loud in there. I'd recommend trying to get a spot outside or in a booth to make it easier to have a conversation. My friend also thought the chairs were a bit uncomfortable, but I didn't notice.) If you're an Xennial, you'll love the music: they'll play at least one of your jams. In addition to the vegan menu, they have an extensive selection of wines, spirits, and beers, plus an innovative set of cocktails. (In the classic and modern vein, they have traditional and "twist on" versions of many classic cocktails. I'm coming back here for drinks sometime!) As I said above, the menu is impressive. Someone in the kitchen knows how to use fire for sure--both the bread and the cauliflower were enhanced by the use of beautiful char. It added texture and flavor to the extent that it felt like a seasoning itself. On the bread, it added an extra texture and helped enhance the natural sweetness of the bread and the flavors of the accompaniments (order the bread service--you won't regret it). On the cauliflower, it made the texture of each little nub stand out beautifully, and it stood up well to the richness and spice of the sauce. I ordered a cup of soup off the vegan menu. It was absolutely amazing. It was not only beautiful but also delicious. It was the right blend of sweet and acidic, and the texture was truly remarkable. (It was legit creamy.) I regretted not getting a bowl. (I'd suggest a carafe if they offered it.) For my main, I asked the waitress for help choosing between the mushroom tacos and the roasted vegetable bruschetta. She suggested the bruschetta. Like everything else that we ordered, this was a beautiful sight to behold, and again with the textures! The veggies included mushrooms (delicious!) and colorful root veggies. These were served atop some more of the baguette and a fluffy bit of avocado heaven. This came alongside a salad dressed with a lemon vinaigrette. The vinaigrette was sweeter than I would usually like, but the greens mix featured lots of radicchio and other bold leaves, so it worked well. For dessert, I ordered a Brandy Alexander the Great (yummy; highly recommend), and my friend got the apple crisp. The apple crisp did take awhile (they're baked to order, I think), which we didn't know until after we ordered it. If you're having dinner before another event or otherwise are on a time crunch, I'd recommend letting your server know so that they can advise you if a particular dish might take a bit longer. Speaking of which, the service was friendly and helpful. I think they were down a staff member or two, so as the restaurant got busier, things got a bit slower, but everyone who came to our table was absolutely delightful. This is a great place to go if you have something to celebrate with your friends. I definitely think I will be coming back for a Happy Hour and quite possibly a brunch, even though I am not a morning food person. read more

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Three of us had a lovely lunch on the deck of 6Smith. Each of us different protein version of the Ancient Grains Salad--one with chicken, one with salmon and one with shrimp. It was a lovely fall Minnesota day on the deck and the food was very nice, the service attentive and the ambiance nearly perfect. It is a nice spot for a client lunch, time with friends but it is quite expensive. Salads with protein were $18.95 and when you add a protein are in the $28-31 range which is a lot, in my opinion, for a lunch salad. It was quite tasty, I have to admit. So I would give five stars for ambiance, 4 stars for food, 4 stars for service, 2.5 stars for value. Will be back. read more

6Smith - Ancient Grain - Seafood Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

6Smith was one of the few restaurants in Wayzata that I still hadn't been to. After trying it for lunch last week, I'd be surprised if I'm back soon. This is definitely one of the pricier places I've been to in town. If the food had been good, the price wouldn't have bothered me too much, but sadly that wasn't the case. My mother and I both ordered the grilled cheese half sandwiches with tomato soups. This had to be the smallest half sandwich I've ever eaten. The bread was good, but there was barely any cheese (and it was overcooked). "A remarkable lack of flavor" my mother remarked. Unfortunately, this was an accurate assessment. The soup wasn't bad. The service was good. Zero complaints there. We were sat quickly and got our food without delay. I'll give 6Smith the benefit of the doubt (given we only tried one thing) and go with three stars for now, contingent on a better experience next time. read more

6Smith - Grilled cheese half sandwich with tomato basil soup - Seafood Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

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Would definitely recommend anyone to come to 6smith for a date night! Steak was delicious and one of the best steaks we had. The fries themselves were very good, but the trio sauce - only was the aioli good. I didn't like the ketchup had a weird flavor to them and the bernaise sauce was bland with no flavor whatsoever. Chili rubbed chicken sandwich was very good, except the bun was soggy and the cheese was almost too thick! Side salad was delicious. Didn't care for the pickled pieces in the side salad though. Calamari was my favorite! Gotta eat it fast as the sauce does turn it soggy quick. read more

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I've been to 6Smith a couple of times now and each time has been a very enjoyable experience! The first was over a summer where we got to enjoy patio seating and being by the water. The most recent was indoors as it was just a little too cold for patio dining. Either way, great views and food is great too! I most recently got the pan-seared salmon, and it was delicious. Great portion size and the sides it came with were really great paired with the fish. I will mention that while the portion size was perfect for me, I am smaller than most people (lol). In any case, dessert portions are humongous, and well worth it to consider sharing! read more

Great date place! Not a bad bite... and we've been here three times for dinner so far. Fun, hip atmosphere. Love the interesting art, the great music and the lighting. Lovely view of the lake out the window too. Liked the lobster roll, the salmon, and the lobster gnocchi. Huge desserts like the chocolate cake and mud pie are delish. We are fans! read more

6Smith - Cake... - Seafood Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

Overall decent dining experience! Would consider this a more high end option for the cities and the waterfront aspect is nice. Would recommend a reservation but believe the bar area is walk in. We got in last minute on the Fourth of July which was surprising but nice. Got sat immediately but service was slow all night. Definitely understand with it being a holiday and staffing issues but warning as per other reviews this sounds like the norm. We waited about 20 minutes for our first drink but the apps came fast. Started with the bread basket which I forgot to take a picture of but was hands down the best thing of the night! Comes with a soft butter, chimichurri and a honey ricotta dip to enjoy with. Seriously the bread was so perfect you have to start with this app! Dinner we got an 8oz filet and then a bunch of sides to try. Overall the steak while cooked well didn't have a ton of flavor and was a bit dry. Sides - elote style corn was the winner! It's super rich and creamy but not spicy, and corn was done perfectly so it still had crunch to it. The cauliflower was really good but had some heat, Mac was nothing fancy and the loaded potato same. We didn't do desserts but they sounded yummy. Would come back and try to sit on the patio but be prepared to wait as things didn't move fast here! read more

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Thank you servers Sam and Anthony for making our dinner run so smoothly. We had a group of 10, which I imagine isn't ideal for servers...couples not sitting near each other, getting entrees out simultaneously, etc., but they were so great and were there whenever we needed them. Food was great as usual, drinks were superb -appreciated the de-alcoholized wine option-but it was the service that was the shining star of the evening. We'll be back! --Pictured is "it's Britney, B*tch" read more

6Smith - It's Britney, B*tch - Seafood Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

Finally made my way here last month with one of my girlfriends! We decided to stop in for their happy hour which we both agreed was phenomenal. It was a packed house but we snagged a table in the bar. I can't remember our servers name but he was fantastic, attentive and made quick small talk even tho it was busy and HOT. The ribs were my favorite! So tender, flavorful and the right amount of spice. I am a huge mac fan so of course had to try the lobster mac and cheese...so rich and delicious but for sure will knock you out. The nachos were ok, didn't dislike them but wouldn't necessarily order again. Oh I almost forgot we also shared the lobster sliders, lobster was good but it was mostly just all bun. (feel like I can't complain much for $10 lobster sliders, let's be honest!) I can't wait to go back and try the regular menu! read more

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Great service and food! We had reservations at 7:45 but didn't get sat until after 8:20 which was disappointing but everything else was great! read more

6Smith - My friend Pat LOVED his Sea bass!! 10/10! - Seafood Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

"Brunch without champagne is just sad breakfast" Oysters were phenomenal. Bread was hot. Sauces to die for. And great views of the water! read more

Nice service. Nice menu options, everything tasted great, but nothing really stands out like "wow, I need to try that". The outside seating is spectacular. However, the inside could do without the odd glossy canvases read more

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Besides the view of the lake, this restaurant leaves a lot to be desired. Very overrated. Overpriced with poor service. I made outside reservations for my birthday, and the whole experience felt rushed. The waitress acted as if we bothered her for our orders. She was clearly annoyed with our party of 8. The drinks were watered down. The appetizers were just okay. I guess I was the wrong color because we weren't given cake for my birthday celebration, but another table was. Go figure. We were a table of nurses, techs, and health care professionals. But, she clearly prejudged us. Thanks for ruining my birthday dinner 6smith. I'll never patron this restaurant again. Recommend? Absolutely not. Especially for people of color. You will not feel welcomed. read more

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Not only is the food scrumptious, but the service is attentive, genuine, and makes the experience feel well balanced. read more

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We thought we would try this restaurant for our 40th Wedding Anniversary. Food was extremely disappointing. Both my husband and I ordered steak prepared medium. Both steaks were well done and dry. I ordered my steak with "Oscar" add on for an extra cost. The bernaise sauce was cold and so was the crab. Plus the bernaise sauce was a minimal amount - not enough to cover top of steak. At least my French fries and asparagus were warm. Waitress was attentive and tried to correct mistakes which were not her fault. Will not be going back. read more

Excellent food - 5 stars. There are many well written reviews of 6Smith. I won't try to compete with all of those talented writers. The summary of my first visit: the food was excellent, the service was first class, and the restaurant is beautiful. LOW CARB: If you're a Keto/Low Carb/Carnivore person, lunch might be a challenge for you, as it was for me. The appetizers are all pretty much out. My meat based lunch app options were the calamari (breaded), the beef tartar (on bread), or the Tuna Poke (with wonton chips). I went with the poke with no wonton chips. The flavor was excellent. But some mystery ingredient really messed me up while I was driving home. I don't know if it was one of the many species of plants in the poke, the seeds, or some vegetable seed oil in the sauce. The suffering wasn't worth the flavor for me, personally. There weren't any great carnivore options on the lunch entrée menu either. Fortunately, they had an 18 ounce ribeye steak special. I definitely went with that! It was heavenly...cooked perfectly, the flavor was excellent, and it was amazingly tender. It was like I was eating a giant filet mignon. My friend ordered the heirloom tomato salad with salmon. He's a nationally rated extreme athlete, doing Sparton Death Races all over the country, among other tortuous extreme athletic events. He devoured the salmon but he threw out the tomatoes and the lettuce and the cheese balls. Again, it's sort of a waste of food if you're a carnivore. If you're Keto or Carnivore, I recommend the dinner menu where you have more plant-free options and you won't be stuck throwing away sides or picking out ingredients. You can also order single ingredient sides if a little bit of veg is your eating style. You will drop some Benjamins here. Two people for lunch will definitely set up back 100 to 200 bucks. A big thumbs up! -Maxx read more

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I had a beautiful time at 6smith! From the host to the server I was well attended to! I have been to Cov before but I believe 6smith is the best choice ever. I had no parking issues Saturday morning because I arrived early. I also was given excellent advice of the pros and cons of each menu item was interested in so I could have a great pairing with my cocktail! I will definitely be back again. The price is high but the portions are large for a party of 1 so it was so worth it! read more

6Smith - Eggs crab Benedict - Seafood Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

A group of my girlfriends and I go on a trip every year, and for the first night in MN we made reservations at 6Smith. Our server was Taylor and she was phenomenal. She made the experience memorable and special for us. The recommendations were excellent, she was extremely attentive and accommodating (especially about dietary restrictions). We loved the experience and I will definitely be back the next time I'm in town! Delicious cocktails, and tasty vegetarian options as well. read more