Great food, I had the lamb as suggested by Luka, our server who took great care of us. The lamb was amazing, as were all of the appetizers and the dessert. The prices are expensive, but for the service, atmosphere, and quality of food that you get it is well worth it if you're looking for a fancier dinner. read more

for my daughters birthday, we thought of finally trying this well reviewed and revered fine dining steak house. I was totally blown away by almost every dish that i was served. The bread with olive oil dip was such a wonderful intro to the meal. Freshly baked crusty French bread. Cant go wrong. The scallops were absolutely amazing. Perfectly charred and cooked, melt in your mouth goodness. So fresh and succulent. The beef wellington was simply outstanding. Not many establishments offer this, so i just had to order it. Chef G. Ramsey would be proud! The entree came pipping hot out of the oven. The pastry was perfectly cooked. The beef inside seared just right, still pink in the centre and sMoky on the outside. Perfect execution by a master chef. The mushroom risotto...another masterpiece. Cooked to perfection. The proper arborio rice was used and quality mushrooms adorned the dish. Not dry but not too wet either. Excellent consistency and the rice cooked and ladled perfectly. The dish told me that time and effort were put in when the dish was being cooked. It was handled with precision timing and by capable hands. Next the grilled rack of lamb! Simply amazing!! Roasted perfectly. Juicy and moist and devoid of the usual lamb smell. With a nice touch of chimichuri sauce to complement the dish. Nice fat to meat ration as well. Each bite bursting with flavour. The only let down of the night for me was the wagyu. For such a delicate cut and quality of meat, it was a bit burnt and over cooked. At this stage, any cut and quality of meat would taste the same. It will be hard to tell and taste the difference. The dessert ...mascarpone cheesecake with sorbet was a perfect ending to a lovely meal. Totally cleansed the palette and re-awakened the taste buds. I would surely go again to try the other entrees. Never a dull moment with elisa. Cheers! Happy eating! read more

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One of the best meals I've had!!! Here, there, everywhere. What an amazing spot! Excellent ambiance and even better food. The quality is truly next level. Every single dish was top notch! Fresh, flavorful and presented beautifully. Chef even prepared a special mash for our baby and offered to mash any other veggies if desired. What a lovely surprise! Additionally, our server was next level! I so wish I remembered his name. These are the serves that absolutely deserve 20+%. He was so knowledgeable and just all around excellent! We ordered the Beef Tartar (a must!), oysters, Blue Dot Ribeye, Beef Wellington, & Japanese A5 Wagyu. Worth every penny. I absolutely cannot wait to return here for another meal! read more

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My husband and I came to Elisa to celebrate our honeymoon & 10 year dating anniversary. The staff was so kind (shout out to our waiter Brad, he was the sweetest thing), our food was amazing and the ambiance was fabulous making it the perfect spot for anyone looking for a great dinner! read more

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Yet another amazing dinner at Elisa - it really is hard to top this place! Special recognition to Ricardo (and the front of house staff). Ricardo: you must be exceptionally proud of your team who function at such a high level so consistently. We wish to recognize Derrick (sp?) who served us this evening and whom we recognized in 2019 as being a truly exceptional professional in the F&B industry. Derrick - you were poetry in motion this evening - once again. Full marks to the exceptional kitchen staff - we have never had a bad meal at Elisa. Quite the opposite - they have all been exceptional. Warm regards, David & Sandy read more

Finally tried out ELISA Steak for a special occasion! I've heard many good things about ELISA and I couldn't wait to see how it pairs up to other iconic steakhouses in the city (i.e., Gotham). TLDR: Sides are delicious, steak was okay, service was decent. The waiter started us off with some bread, which was a combination of baguette and sourdough. Baguette was just a bit too tough for me but the sourdough was perfect! I also got a drink to start -- Spring in Toki-yo ($17), which was not overly sweet and had a nice hint of yuzu. We ordered the beef carpaccio ($25) to start. It had quite an overwhelming cheese taste, and you can taste the truffle towards the end of each bite. The slightly sweet sauce was delicious and added to the depth of the dish. For our main steak, we ordered their special -- boneless rib eye priced at $95 (~14oz if I remember correctly). They recommended to have it cooked medium and was perfect! Steak was juicy and had the right amount of fat on the sides. There wasn't large bits of tendon that made it hard to chew, and it was easy to slice into small bites. However, I find it slightly too salty for my personal liking. We also ordered some sides -- mac & cheese ($17), brussels sprouts ($13), and mushrooms ($15). Out of the 3, I would say that the mushrooms surprised me the most. At first taste, I noticed that there was a hint of Asian-infused cooking, and turns out they added baby shrimps into it (most likely to enhance the flavour of the mushrooms). Super well done! The mac and cheese was created using large tortellini shells with a nice cheese crust on top. I felt that the truffle was there for mostly decoration -- unless you had a bite with the truffle, it didn't really add much to the dish. Lastly, I find that vegetables are usually a hit or miss at these restaurants. At ELISA, it was definitely a miss for me. The brussels sprouts had such a strong vinegar taste to the point where it tasted super sour and I didn't enjoy it. It was cooked well and not overly hard though. The asparagus and broccolini that came with the steak was also okay; however, you can taste that the broccolini was old. I would say it was a nice experience, but I don't know if I would be returning. Nothing in particular really blew me away -- everything was standard (if not a bit lower) for its price point. The sides are quite pricy for their portion as well and honestly feels like I could find similar dishes elsewhere for a fraction of the price. I think it's worth to try it at least once though. read more

I went to Elisa with my husband for his birthday dinner, knowing it's a part of Toptable group, my expectation is quite high and they met every bit of it. Interior design is contemporary, not like old school steakhouse such as Gotham and Hy's. We ordered a beef tartare, cache creek striploin, angus reserve tenderloin, brussel sprouts and truffle Mac and cheese as sides, and a chocolate lava cake for dessert. Beef tartare has a hint of sweetness from the caramelized shallot aioli, and the onion crisp adds a nice crunch to the creamy smooth beef tartare. Both steaks are grilled on open fire to perfection, nice, juicy, moist and flavorful without needing to add further seasoning, not even black pepper. Brussel sprouts are within my expectation, the truffle mac n cheese was lacking the truffle taste, it was cheesy and gooey as it should be though. The lava cake has a hazelnut crunch and the salted caramel ice cream pairs perfectly with the hot dark chocolate oozing out from the cake. Service is good, but staff didn't do anything above and beyond that wowed me. Tables are nicely spaced out with 2m apart, but the bar was very crowded with no social distancing whatsoever. I would give a 4.5 instead of 4 if there's such function. Overall, we are very pleased and would go back for another fancy dinner in the next special occasion. read more

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First and foremost, the service is impeccable. I am a firm believer in a restaurants success is not solely on the food but includes the service as well. When you walk in, the restaurant is MASSIVE. Coat check will take your coat and provide the coat check tag. I went for my birthday, and they already had glasses of bubbly waiting at the table (nice touch ) and we had a nice corner table for my hubby and me. Our server (I really wish I remember her name) was super sweet. Went over the menu well, and when she didn't know what to suggest for wine, she was honest and sent the sommelier over. The sommelier also suggested wines that were various in price range (not all expensive which was nice, since some bottles go for $300+). We chose a nice California Pinot noir that he suggested and went well with everything we ordered. The food.... OMG. Soooooo good. I have nothing bad to say other than that the side were slightly salty for my taste, but I do prefer my food a little bit on the not so salty side (which, when I do go back, I will ask them to make it not so salty). We shared the 20oz together, cooked perfectly, suuuuuuch good flavour. Seriously l, my mouth waters when I still think about it. The tuna tartare is a MUST! the sides we stuck to veggies, again yummy but slightly salty for my taste. My husband certainly was a fan also, and we certainly will be back!! read more

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This is a classified modern 5-star steak house! I have to give it a 4 though because the open-kitchen concept revealed to us an entire line of chefs not wearing their masks. Was a bit concerning! Otherwise all staff directly interacting with guests were masked and vaccination checks are in place. The service was sincere and fantastic. As far as we could tell, they do everything on their menu well. We ordered the recommended beef tartare & enjoyed how fresh and lightly spiced it was - the grilled toasts were a nice vessel for the appetizer. The burrata was very nice & creamy. I had a d ty aged ribeye medium rare at 12oz's - kind of over-ordered there and should have shared the portion! I'm not the most discerning with steaks so while it was good, it wasn't uniquely memorable to me even for a dry-aged. We ordered the risotto to share as a side and this one really stood out to us. We were particularly curious about the baked Alaska, a steakhouse classic but sort of outdated dessert. Elisa gave it a nice update with the hazelnut ice cream, breaded crust, and meringue charred to perfection. Like the addition of nut butter and bananas and brittle. Be prepared to spend $$$$$ read more

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Sometimes when you go out for a fancy night, one just has to pull out the E.B.T. card (this card can even square a circle!) = no holding back tonight! Fine steaks & seafood found right here!?! What!?? Sign me up - pronto! Elisa opened up last November & is proving to be a very popular spot to eat at! It is owned by the Aquilini (Vancouver Canucks) family, & named after mama Elisa. I love seeing the type of cars that the 'big bosses' pull up in & drop off - with the valet! Think my Pinto will impress anyone!? Elisa is a subtle & sweet swanky chic upscale restaurant with eye pleasing decor all-round, encompassing a vast bar (bartender you rock!) with every drink possible! I treated myself to a $300 glass of Louis XIII!!! Salut! Elisa was designed with no expense spared - after all we are talking a few cool million having been spent on beautification - no lie! All the bartender has to do is sell a few glasses of my dear friend Louis, & voila - Elisa is all paid off!!! Excellent superior service (Leama - fantastic thank you!) & fine food - a top premier date spot indeed! I can remember working in Yaletown way back in the day - right exactly where Elisa is now located. In the late 80s & early 90s, this locale was just plenty of empty storage space & rentals no one seemed to bother with. You could get a spot for less than $700 a month! My how times have changed = ching ching ching & then some!!! You just can't keep people away nowadays, from this upscale neighborhood! The Holstein Ribeye medium well, Mac N Cheese, Risotto, Alaskan King Crab, Chilean red wine, Broccollini, salt & sauces, were all stupendous!!!!! Oh & do dress up a bit - smart casual - make it a fancy date as this is one classy joint! Oh well blame this magical evening on the ... Eat - Better - Today (E.B.T.) card! Or as you likely call it - Visa, Mastercard or Amex! LOL!!! Go ahead now pull it out - accepted everywhere! Yikes! LOL & I did not fork out $300 for a glass of Louis - couldn't even get a sample - I wish!!! I'm a dreamer! Hahaha read more

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Used to be a great restaurant, disappointed that the quality has declined. Must try: 1. The scallops: perfectly cooked, soft, fresh, great balance with the acidity from the tomato and olive oil So so: 1. Seafood platter: - very fresh prawns, minimal seasoning required, great texture. - The hamachi was paired with celery seeds and baby celery leaves, the different flavor profiles came together very nicely - the smoked salmon was paired with some citrus fruits. Delightful. - tuna tartare and the oysters were a disappointment. Especially the oysters, all too small and underdeveloped. For a seafood platter asking for $80+, you'd expect better. 2. Pumpkin cheesecake does not taste as good as it looks. No pumpkin flavour, no cheese flavour. Maybe some salt? 3. Baked Alaska is so beautiful it's like a piece of art but the portion has become smaller and smaller. Every time I go I get a miniature version of the previous one I had. Would not recommend: - Porterhouse was underseasoned. Less of the smokey flavour too. - $10+ onion rings were same as the ones you get from a&w. They used to be much better, fresher and plump onion. - the truffle mac and cheese was too small, not much truffle flavour. underwhelming and overpriced. - the beef carpaccio used to be more soft, and they served white truffle instead of black. Now the black truffle they use is more bland and wood-like. Seating: Try not to be seated close to the kitchen. Ventilation isn't great. Unless you want to go home smelling like grilled steak, get seated further away from the kitchen. read more

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To start off this restaurant is beautiful, especially the bar. We sat right in front of the bar, on the white lounge seats. Our waiter was super great. He recommended a drink to my friend and was willing to change it out if she didn't like it. She didn't like it and he stuck to his promise. He was also very friendly. We ordered dessert, the creme brulee. It was very delicious but very small. My drinks were all great, and made really well. I will absolutely come back to try dinner. read more

Elisa - Steakhouses Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Elisa is one of my favourite steakhouses in Vancouver and if you dine here, you'll quickly see why. If you're looking for a classic steakhouse, I would say Elisa is more modern so this might not be the place for you. The food: What I love about Elisa is their variety of steaks. We had the Porterhouse and Rib-eye to share between 4 people and it was a good amount! I recommend the wagyu, if you're willing to splurge since it's $36/oz (min 2oz). During my previous experience dining with my partner, I had the Holstein Rib-eye and 4oz of the A5 wagyu and it was perfect! The marbling is simply perfection and it's a melt-in-your-mouth piece of steak. My server suggested having the rib-eye first, separate from the wagyu, so you can really appreciate the flavours. The steaks don't come with sides, so I would recommend getting a couple to share with the table. The risotto was super creamy and flavourful, but I was a little disappointed by the mac & cheese. Also highly recommend the burrata, they aren't kidding when they say the best burrata comes from Puglia. The Baked Alaska and Chocolate Cake were decadent! Loved the banana ice cream inside the meringue! The service: Elisa's staff are all very friendly. I've had a good experience each time I've dined here. The servers are so attentive, always filling your water and checking in from time to time. However, be prepared to spend 2-3 hours dining time since their steaks take quite long to prepare. I came with friends at 7:30pm and only left the restaurant at 10:45. The space: The lighting is brighter than most steakhouses (ie. Gotham/Hy's) and the crowds are generally younger in age. The space is beautiful, they have an open kitchen in the back of the room and there's a wonderful wine cellar that showcases their collection. read more

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Everything about Elisa is truly 5 star! Food, service, wine list and ambiance are exceptional. Management Team of Clair Hettich and Ricardo Ferreira are truly caring and personify what the ultimate Elisa brand wants to be! read more

Came here for dinner on a Monday and it wasn't too busy. The restaurant did not play loud music like a lot of other Yaletown restaurants which I appreciate! Everything we ordered was delicious except for the king Alaskan crab legs that were too salty. We loved the long list of side dishes you can order. I wanted to order everything but had to choose 3. My main course was the halibut and it was cooked beautifully, not dry at all. The lighting and decor is excellent. You can see that the light shines down the middle of each table, leaving other areas darker. It's so neat. The staff were polite and not intrusive or pushy which I liked. We will be back to try more items on the menu! read more

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This restaurant is my FAVOURITE steakhouse in the city. I've been here 3 times in a span of 6 months (which shows you how much I loved it). I rarely go to the same restaurant since we have so many good restaurants in the city. All three visits, our food and service were exceptional. But for this review, I will focus on my experience from last night. I took my family members here because they all love steaks. We ordered the yellowfin tuna tartare and fresh oysters to start. They were both delicious! But then again, you can't go wrong with kusshi oysters. For our entrees, the four of us shared the porterhouse (32 oz) and cache creek rib eye (10 oz). They were both cooked to perfection and literally melts in your mouth. We were all very full and even had some leftovers to bring home. Btw, we ordered the mac and cheese and risotto as our side dishes. Both of these are a must-order here! Since it was my son's birthday, I ordered the chocolate cake. It was delicious as well! Now, let's talk about service. Our server, Mike, went above and beyond. He is knowledgeable, attentive, and smart. He acknowledge me by using my name. I believe he got it from my reservation (via opentable). He remembers my son's name and even included his name on the message on the dessert plate. I'm so happy with this place and I believe everyone should try out this restaurant. read more

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Excellent food and service. We had the porterhouse, braised beef, Mac n' cheese and some oysters. The steak was delicious and cooked perfectly. The braised beef was tender and had great flavour. Staff was friendly and attentive. I really appreciated when our server put a cover to keep it warm when I happened to go to the washroom when the steak arrived. read more

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The food is good but expensive here. Beware if you're ordering wine from their extensive wine list. I was discussing with the waitress a few options in the Italian wine category and settled on a bottle of Nebbiolo for about $150, I didn't know the wine but she assured me it was nice. The sommelier came by, did the two second whisk of the bottle label (we were in conversation at the table) and poured, then took the bottle away. I was shocked when the bill arrived to see that it had a $350 Brunello listed. I asked the waitress about it and she assured me that I ordered that bottle, but I was quite clear about the Nebbiolo. Then she asked me "you saw the label right?" and I said "yes" but it was very brief and I didn't know the wine to begin with, she dug in saying basically it was my fault. This was a first date so I was reluctant to get into more of a back and forth with her about it. I called into the restaurant to give some constructive feedback to the manager, left a message, 3 days later no return call. Terrible experience, will never go back! read more

Where to start. Service was wonderful. Even the managers were serving drinks, bussing tables, checking in on guests, etc. It was nice to see they were involved and helping the staff. When I order a cocktail, I'm ready for it to be just okay. Either too much of one of the mix or booze. Not here, it was perfection. Dinner was amazing. We both had the Rack of Lamb, again perfection! I was using all my self-control to not gnaw on the bone. I enjoyed the atmosphere, albeit a little noisy as it was very busy. Of the "complaints" I've read on here, I can't agree with ANY of them in my experience there. I highly recommend it, but not if you're looking for a cheap meal. Saying that, I saw there was a complaint on here about someone paying $200 pp for dinner. After seeing what they ordered, I can understand a bit better why theirs was, apparently, high. We did not spend anywhere close to that and we had 2 Lamb dinners, 2 drinks, appetizers, and dessert as well. read more

Elisa - Rack of Lamb - Steakhouses Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

First time back since pandemic and service was great as usual. Amazing staff made for a very nice birthday dinner. Management and waiter went above and beyond to ensure we were happy with our meals. I prefer this place to Hys and Gotham. Will definitely return and recommend. read more

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Probably the best ribeye I've had in many years. Although the service at the bar wasn't very friendly. Maybe service at a table would be better? As expensive as this place is, one would hope that the service would be as good as the food. read more

We came here for my birthday dinner and we ordered the grass fed rib-eye and wagyu for our steak platter, truffle mac and cheese and Brussels sprouts as sides and end our night with a baked Alaska. The steak are really well done but if the rib-eye has more char it will be even better. The Brussels sprouts are amazing! There are generous shaves of truffle on the mac and cheese. To my surprise, the truffle doesn't have a strong taste like I usually do when I truffle fries. I kind of miss that truffle fragrance that I usually get with the fries but then again maybe truffle oil is more pungent than the slices and they tastes different. I like the banana rum ice cream in the baked alaska. The sponge part is a little tough. The place is unique as they don't really sell different cut of the meat but they sell different cut of cows from all over the world. I will be interested in trying their milk cow next time. I would have gave them 5 stars if their appetizer has more non-shellfish options. We didn't order side because I am allergic to shellfish and we don't want to have beef tar tars since we are already having steak as our main. I know there are two salads on the menu but I want to more options than just salad. read more

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Service and ambience was impeccable! Our server was definitely really knowledgeable and recommended a great steak. The beef carpaccio, oysters and steak were so delicious. However, I heard many good things about the truffle Mac and it was mediocre and overhyped. Definitely would recommend all steakhouse lovers to try Elisa though! read more

Elisa - Beef carpaccio - Steakhouses Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Perfect evening! The food was fantastic, the drinks were great and the server was awesome! read more

Elisa - A5 Wagyu brussels and signet potatoes - Steakhouses Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Okay, So we finally did a date night at Elisa! We tried so many different things, if I reviewed them all I'd run out of space, so I'll keep this short(ish) and sweet! To start we had the Seafood Plateau which was a large ice tray with several different appetizers. All of which were very good, but the cured hamachi stole the show. The thin slices were perfectly seasoned and had a slight crunch with little pieces of soba, absolutely delicious! I wish I could explain is better, but HIGHLY recommend trying. For dinner we had the 8oz tenderloin and the 12oz ribeye. Both cooked very well, but the ribeye had way more flavour and basically melted in your mouth. It's a bit more expensive but worth the $$$ for sure. We also had the forged mushrooms and truffle Mac and cheese as sides. The sides were good, I just wish I could taste the truffle more... but I think that was cause the Mac was a bit over cooked. Overall, food was great, service was great, a bit expensive but awesome date/anniversary spot. 9/10. read more

Elisa - Seafood plateau - Steakhouses Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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this is the perfect restaurant for special occasions, which is exactly what i did with my mom! it was part of our (sorta)annual staycation, and we braved the snow to get to the restaurant. due to this, we were a little late but the restaurant was very accommodating. the decor of the place was a nice and cozy steakhouse with an open kitchen where you can see the flame frm the grilling of the steaks! we were seated right away, and mike was our designated server. he was the most helpful with both food AND wine suggestions. he suggested the best red to go with our beef wellington (it was the chateau la nerthe on the wine list) and the taster that was given was more generous than other restaurants i've been to - not saying that you should just order a bunch of testers! i clearly just ruined the food choices in that previous paragraph. we ordered the "classic" beef tartare to start - it was my mom's 1st time having rare beef and she loved it! we both loved the caramel used shallot aioli and the crunch onion grilled bread. the char of the grilled bread added a nice smoky flavour to the dish - the tartare was also good on the complimentary bread for the table. mom loves beef wellington so we had the beef wellington for two - the beef wellington is cut in half so no one needs to eyeball each other's half. the pastry was crispy and flaky, the beef was done to the perfect medium state, the duxelles was amazing and we both loved the red wine sauce! mike brought the dessert menu over when we were done with the wellington - we had another one of mom's fav, the crème brûlée. this was a diff one as it had apple and bergamot as its main flavours. the tartness of the apple helped to cut the food coma we were having from the beef wellington. elisa is slowly becoming my fav steakhouse! read more

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I was going to take my boyfriend here for his birthday but I found out he was cheating on me so my friend ended up taking me instead; holy smokes this place is amazing! I was a little concerned that it wouldn't be worth the price tag (especially after reading a few reviews) but I had such an amazing experience. Highly recommend beef carpaccio and yellowfin tuna to start! They do serve bread, tip: ask for salt ! They bring three different types for your bread. I had a earl grey martini which was super fancy and delicious, I recommend that too. I wish I had their Brussels sprout recipe, there's something super delicious about them. Their bathrooms are super fancy as well with the seat rising as soon as you walk in.. welcoming you in! read more

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We finally managed to get a table for our anniversary at this very busy and hyped new restaurant to the Vancouver dining scene.First off the room is very fresh and modern in design and art. We were taken to a cozy corner booth which was perfect for our special day. Had we been seated in the middle of the restaurant It would have been too loud and not intimate enough. Our server started us off with a couple of complementary glasses of sparkling wine. Very thoughtful. The food was superb. We had the Caesar salad and then for our entrées a small portion of Australian wagyu , a side of mushrooms and the Vancouver cut bone in tenderloin. This was up there with the top two steaks I've had in my life it was delicious meaty and so so tender. We also had three glasses of wine by the glass. Outstanding wine list here. Our server was knowledgeable and unobtrusive. Perfect. This is a place to dress up and be seen. It's refreshing to see people in Vancouver actually trying and not wearing sweatpants and lululemon. All this said I probably won't return until the hype dies down. I prefer a quieter more intimate meal and the restaurant is definitely more tailored to people looking to go out for a birthday party, a large family gathering , girls night, that sort of thing. (The table beside us was ordering shots) But the steak oh the steak. Best in town ! read more

Elisa - Half of the Caesar Salad, love the anchovies - Steakhouses Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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food is some of the best i've ever had service was amazing, loved leama the restaurant itself is very nice on the inside. little louder than i was expecting but still loved read more

Saw their steak on Instagram and decided to go check it out for valentines! Like every steak house, it has a darker ambience with quite spacious tables! The servers are friendly and really helpful with the menu! My boyfriend and I decided to start off with their Classic Beef Tartare which was not bad, but not our favourite. When paired with the BBQ sauce and sourdough bread it was a lot better For our main we ordered the Beef Tomahawk (50oz) which usually serves about 4 people. This one was definitely eye-catching! They showed us after it was cooked then brought it put in a pan when it was cut up. The meat was tender for the most part, however there were a lot of fatty parts. Since it was just the two of us, we noticed that the steak got cold very quick so some of the fatty parts were inedible and the meat was not as juicy. For the sides we got the roasted potatoes and fries which were pretty standard. Overall, it was a good experience however we wished the steak stayed hot while we ate. For the price, the portion sizing and quality were pretty standard compared to other steakhouses with a similar price point more photos @eatswithcece read more

Elisa - Beef Tomahawk 50oz - Steakhouses Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We had a fantastic birthday dinner at Elisa. We ordered bluefin tuna tartare, crispy spring rolls, 4oz wagyu beef, as well as beef Wellington. Loved every single dish, but the all star is of course the Wellington. Service was attentive yet relaxed. We were as happy as a clam. read more

This is the best steak experience in Vancouver! Loved the recommendations and the wine pairings. Brilliant staff.

Fantastic food and incredible service! Really happy with our experience. Will definitely come back. Special shoutout to Eduardo. His suggestions were fantastic and made our experience memorable. Just a super nice person. read more

What a fantastic dining experience! From the ambience, to the service to the food, everything was top notch! I was in search of the perfect spot to celebrate the hubby's birthday and Elisa did not disappoint. I was lucky to be able to get a table for two after checking numerous times for over two weeks for an opening. Thankfully there must have been a cancellation and I was easily able to switch my 4:30 reservation to 7:30pm online. We started our meal off with a Caesar salad and the vegetable tartare. The Caesar was so fresh made with gem lettuce and topped with anchovy and the vegetable tartare was like nothing I've ever had. Incredibly appetizing and refreshing during a warm evening and served with taro chips. For my main I had the whole branzino and the hubby had the ribeye. The branzino was so flavourful I could not stop eating it, even when full. We ordered the broccolini and puréed potatoes as sides which went so well with our entrees. Our service was fabulous, our server provided excellent recommendations and even offered to take our photo once our food arrived. I was looking forward to trying the baked Alaska but was so full I could not eat another bite. I can't wait to return and would happily have the exact same meal again but there are so many other items on the menu to try! Highly recommend! read more

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I use to frequent Elisa quite often since the beginning and always enjoyed my experiencehowever this time around I was disappointed. Our group came in for dinner Sunday night and ordered the porter house A5 Kagoshima Japanese Wagyu (Tenderloin) steak, wild mushrooms, truffle mac & cheese and the potato purée. The porter house was okay, the striploin side was quite chewy and the tenderloin was a bit dry. We were really disappointed with the A5 Wagyu there was little to no marbling and the meat was quite lean and just mediocre.. We thought that it was a mistake since it was similar to Australian Wagyu. Myself and another person in the group have gone to Elisa on multiple occasions and have ordered the A5 multiple times and it was never like the wagyu we were served on Sunday. When we spoke to the server he said it was because tenderloin is more lean and for us to try the striploin next time due to the fat (even though we've always ordered tenderloin previously and it was great). Later on the manager came by and told us that it was the a5 Japanese Wagyu and that next time they could bring out the cut of meat prior so they can show it before cooking(I'm not sure why they just didn't do that from the start or how we would even know). Quite disappointed since the steak was a $200 steak yet it wasn't even up to par with regular establishments. The highlight of our meal was the potatoe purée or the truffle Mac and cheese (even though they changed the pasta to XL sea shells). There was also a minimum of 4-5 flies that kept on hovering over our table (the terrace was open though) the whole entire time but I believe it was out of their control. Picture posted of the PREVIOUS a5 Japanese Wagyu I've ordered and the picture next to it was the one we received Sunday read more

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I'm been to Elisa several times, there food is so good and there services is amazing highly recommended

I'm not a HUGE fan of red meat, but we came here to celebrate my bf's birthday. He requested for steak or sushi for his birthday. I ended up ordering the wagyu flat iron (I refuse to order anything else at a steakhouse!), my bf ordered the aged strip loin (if I recall correctly), and two sides - truffle Mac and cheese and the Brussel sprouts. Our server was phenomenal. He was attentive (my water was ALWAYS topped off) and he gave us great recommendations. Servers at some restaurants can be pushy, but we didn't get that vibe. The ambience was great. It wasn't a very high end place where you feel obligated to dress up. You can come here casually for dinner. The food was a bit disappointing. My steak tasted similar to The Keg quality, the Mac and cheese lacked truffle flavour though it was topped with shaved truffles, and the brussel sprouts weren't very crispy and were a tad sour. My bf's steak was the highlight of the night - we both agreed it was the best dish. We were both stuffed to the core after our meal (we couldn't even finish the sides), but our server brought over some complimentary desserts. To be honest, they didn't taste very good, but we appreciate the gesture! We want to come back to try the tomahawk with some friends next time, but our friend who came here recently also agreed it was mediocre. A decent meal, but not the best in town. read more

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Came here for an early dinner. Ordered the beef tartare. Branzino. Pei ribeye. Hanks ribeye. Burrata. They nailed everything. Ordered medium rare and was cooked perfectly. By far best steakhouse in Vancouver. read more

Amazing service. I would give the service here 6 stars if I could. Every single member of the staff working there from the hostess to our knowledgeable and kind server were so helpful and attentive. I felt so special and cared for. As for the food the seafood quality was impeccable. We had the seafood tower and no it did not disappoint. The lobster was sweet and supple, not rubbery and overcooked as most places tend to make it. The oysters were delish as always we could never complain about kusshi oysters. My partner is super picky when it comes to eating any kind of seafood he refuses to eat it if it's overly fishy and not fresh.... he ate the entire platter. Not one single morsel was left. YUM. Now for the disappointing part.. we ordered the dry aged beef and the a5 Wagyu along with a couple of sides. The meat was cooked PERFECTLY ! But the quality...not so great. We've had so many cuts of beef and this did not taste the slightest bit tender like wagyu usually does. We've also had so many types of dry aged steaks before all types of parts of the cow and sadly this time it was pretty chewy and not particularly enjoyable. I would say the two cuts weren't super far off from each other although two opposite price ranges on the spectrum. I understand this is not an issue from the chefs end and I applaud how well they worked with what they had. Maybe I just got the one odd cut of meat? For both? At any rate, we did love the truffle Mac and cheese and the wild mushrooms. the potato purée wasn't as warm as we'd like perhaps that's why it became quite dense and not the velvety texture I'm used to enjoying when I think of a purée. Not motivated to come back for the steaks but motivated to give it another shot on a less busier night due to the beautiful cocktails and overly helpful staff! read more

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First class meal, service and ambiance. Clair is obviously doing an amazing job as operations manager. Our waiter Eduardo was professional and a delight. Cocktails, oysters, prawns, steaks, caesar salad, hash browns and onion rings were all a 10. Perfect evening. read more