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Elia Restaurant

4.0 (204 reviews)
PriceyGreek
Closed • 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
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Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Fig Martini
Mila T.

More upscale then the usual Greek neighborhood restaurant. Delicious food, big portions, great staff and service, cozy atmosphere. Ladies their signature fig martini is a must!

Kyle N.

My family came here to eat and it was a wonderful experience. I got the lamb and it was so tender it fell right off the bone. The spreads were delicious. The food is pricey but what you pay you will be rewarded with delicious food. The service was great. I forgot the waiters name but he was very personable. Very nice and very knowledgeable of the menu. The restaurant definitely had a family friendly kind of vibe. Mostly adults but it was very pleasant to eat at the restaurant. They offer valet parking.

Lamb Youvetsi was phrnominal I cant explain you have to tast it
Asiye E.

The food and the service were phenominal .All food was amazing we never regret to go there.If you want to eat delicious and fresh food you have to go Elia restaurant.Ambiance is basic and good

Lamb shank with Orzo
Patricia P.

I really wanted to like this place. Came here to celebrate a work anniversary. A definite treat yourself kind of evening. Or so we thought... Interior Elia's interiors are thoughtful and beautiful. Feels sophisticated but approachable. They have a nice back patio - last I checked it wasn't open air. Ambiance We were here on a weekday and it was very very loud. Seating could benefit from putting bigger parties away from parties of 2. They clearly have their loyal patrons that they cater to more wholeheartedly. Drinks I'd say skip the cocktails. Not particularly memorable and pricey. They have a large wine selection but I didn't get into that - loudness of restaurant made it hard to think. Food We shared the Fried Calamari and Avgolemono soup. The fried calamari dish was plentiful but probably had 8 pieces of calamari. The rest were random vegetables - literally random. There was one chickpea that got fried. Kind of want to high 5 the fry person. It was a good fry but not what I was expecting. The portion for the soup was LARGE. Like couldn't-finish-it-and-felt-silly-taking-it-home big. I believe they have an appetizer size which wasn't offered - so that could have been better. I went for the lamb shank as an entree. The dish was beautiful visually. One bite out of the orzo and wow super heavy on the tomato's. I actually couldn't eat it - had to steal food from my companion's plate because by the time the food came out I was starving. The lamb was tender but very over seasoned. Disappointing because it was a nice cut of lamb. Reservations Make one. Otherwise get seated by the sad table across the bar that everyone walking in passes by and talks over your food. Waiter A nice person, but didn't seem committed to our table. Clearly there was bigger parties which I understand but we ordered $200 worth of food and drink. Would be nice to be treated like a paying customer.

Salmon
Bernadette S.

Fig martini - excellent Watermelon salad with cucumber, red onions, and feta cheese-outstanding Salmon - flavor in every bite. Calamari- fresh. Service-warm and engaging A delight - to experience- and to return!

Grilled shrimp
Shelly F.

This is a handsome place. We started by sharing a dish of eggplant & zucchini chips with 2 different sauces. It was very good. The Greek wines we had were excellent. My wife had the grilled shrimp as her main & loved it. I chose the special pork chop dish which came with a mixture of vegetables. Unfortunately, it was overcooked & very tough. Service was very good. The tab was $110 for the food & drinks plus tax & a $4 charge for paying with a credit card.

My family and I have been going to Elia for years and the food and service always deliver. Highlights are: great cocktails, homemade dips, beet salad, flaming Saganaki, lamb chops and the Branzino is incredible. Their chef also has specials every night. NOW - our favorite part is how much our 2 year old loves the Pita bread and ice cream!

Spanakopita
Peter C.

Been going to Elia for years, never have they ever lowered their standards. Peter should be applauded and BETTER THE EVER Elia is open for lunch! Go, Go, Go!

Xtapodi Skaras
Michael S.

I came to this restaurant on 2 seperate occasions. When you walk in there is a distinct smell of rotten fish, very offsetting. We got the same waiter both times and we have a very hard time understanding his english. Even when we ask him to repeat what he said it's still hard to decipher. The food is ok. Spanakopita was very oily to the point that you have to pat it down. The bread came out like 20 minutes after we were seated. The salmon in phyllo dough and rice ball were so greasy it was hard to get them down. I'm not exaggerating, they were oil logged. Octopus was a little undercooked. Paella was decent but it was more pretty then tasty. I've had better at local spots. Prices are really high. I paid like $300 for 4 people with no alcohol, just apps and entree, no desert. Came home hungry. I advise you to skip this place.

My sister in law was allergic to mostly all of the menu, we are group of 3. We already placed an order of $120 dollars of food that night. 2 entrees, 3 appetizers, 3 drinks. We were hungry. After we ordered we asked for extra plate so my sister in law can eat her non contaminated food. Servers smiled and started to help right away. Meanwhile this potbelly guy came over to our small table that really should seat no more than 2 people and complained we were taking up space from people who were "all going to order and eat" together. He made the server uncomfortable. We already placed an order for over $120 dollars of food and drinks but still he has the nerve? We over ordered and got more drinks, expresso, sweets since we planned to celebrate that night, bill coming out close to $200. We didn't let him ruin the night but felt unwelcome the whole time and rushed so he can try to seat 4 people to our small table. Let's be real, this is NOT an upscale place but he really wants it to be without doing the work on it. Dont even have a good picture of food, without all of our arms, napkins, squeezed on the small table. CHEAPO AND DISRESPECTFUL. Not sure if it was the owner, but he had a potbelly and tan, male pattern baldness and very sassy accent. pinkish tucked in shirt. I didnt want to write this until I asked locals and they verified its the owner, which is worse than it being an untrained manager. PICTURES SHOW THIS IS A REAL REVIEW. AND FOOD PORTIONS ARE SMALL PLATED baby food. That greese is all pure CANOLA oil. DRINKS WEAK!! Food service is serivce. We laugh about this memory, this doof.

Grilled Calamari
Stephanie F.

If you want authentic Greek cuisine this place is a go to. All of their dishes are amazing! It is just the right amount of food to not be overstuffed but comfortable. I definitely will be back to try more dishes from their menu but their specials are delightful!

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Great quality food, cocktails, and ambience. Wait staff is attentive and eager to explain dishes.

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Octopus was wonderful! The rest of the meal was very good. Really LOVE the octopus appetizer, thank you, love fritz

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Had an incredible dinner here! I made a reservation on Resy for indoor dining (they have outdoor…read moredining, but I thought it was too cold outside even with heat lamps). It's super cozy inside, and they also give you pillows to sit on. Our server was really friendly and gave us great recommendations. We ordered a few different things to share for our party of two: - Bacon wrapped dates (5/5) so good!!! - Short ribs (5/5) I actually don't usually eat beef but these were so good and not dry. The orzo on the side also balanced it out well. - Kale salad (5/5) This seemed like a simple salad but it was so yummy and dressed well. The pine nuts tasted good with this too! - Vegan fruit sundae (2/5) Sadly this was the only thing that missed the mark. I didn't like the raisins and the almonds didn't really work well with everything but that was just me. The sorbet was also pretty sour. The best thing about this was the white cream on top (it tasted like real cream)

Okay! Came in recently for a cheeky happy hour perusal of the menu. No reservation, just walked in…read moreon a Monday right as they were opening for dinner service and we were seated right away. Drinks were great, nice amount of alcohol in them. We tried many things, would 100% recommend the Patatas Bravas & Brussels. We both enjoyed the Beef Empanadillas but my friend through the Chicken Shawarma sliders were very cilantro forward. Dessert was nice as well, I think the only disappointing item was the Spanish Pitza which we both didn't like. Very nice space, aesthetically pleasing. Can definitely see myself coming back to continue exploring the menu

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