Was alive enough to make it to brunch today and Lela was just - wow! Stunning interior, friendly staff, fantastic food. Bonus points for all the awesome natural lighting. It's a bit on the pricier side for a brunch buffet, but the quality of meats, seafood, and the variety of brunch staples are absolutely worth it. For an additional $10 or so, you can get unlimited mimosa (on my radar for next time). While I'm usually the boozy one, I opted for some soda this time around which comes free with your meal. I loved everything I stuffed onto my many plates including the chorizo scrambled eggs, the steak (YUUUUM - went back for more of these babies), beef empanada, and the seafood paella. There was a seafood tower of lobster and shrimp next to it that I graciously helped myself to as well. Yum. If you're looking for quality brunch time, come here. Worth it! I'll be back again! read more

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Wish they had some non pork meat options for breakfast, otherwise it's a great place.

Very expensive and the food had absolutely no taste. I ordered the snapper fillet. The portion was so small and tasteless. I told the waiter and he called the GM she apologized. I told her I would never go back there. read more

I have eaten here at least a dozen times traveling for work. The food here is really good. Steaks are always on point, and the deserts are awesome too. I gave it a two, for two reasons. Twice in the past the host has been unfriendly and or rude. This time we asked to sit outside and you could see a rodent trap behind the inside restaurant seats. Just gross. It would easily be a 4 if not for these two items. read more

Lela - Rodent abatement trap - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Love this place! The food is amazing...the bolognese is to die for! Great happy hour food and drinks and the space is very pretty. Makes it hard to pick another place for dinner when I'm in town staying at The Sheraton. The service is great, and their high tops in the the have outlets near so I can get my work done. Great place! read more

My group really enjoyed the food we had. We ordered several shareables. I recommend the scallops (entree), which we ordered to start with while figuring out the rest. We got it pretty quickly and it was delicious. We ordered the rest a few minutes later, but it took a long time to get the rest of the food. They brought it all out at once, but I thought it would have been better to bring out as ready, since we were sharing. Lobster Gnocchi had an unusual ingredient. I don't know off hand what it was, but wasn't crazy about the dish, as that ingredient took away from the rest of the dish. The Meatball was pretty good, but fairly basic. I didn't care much for the salad (they didn't have the watermelon salad, as they didn't get good watermelon in that day). I forget the salad name, but it had a big ball of cheese and pecans. Service was very slow. Michael rarely checked on us. We ordered a second round of drinks and never got them. We waited a long time to get our check after we were finished with the meal. read more

Went to Lela on a lunch date Started off with the lobster deviled eggs they were great. Entree ny strip Plank salmon (date) Dessert Doughnuts Flourless cake Lobster deviled eggs- tasted great best part of the meal for sure The ny strip was decent it was a good steak seasoned and cooked well. Ny strip is not my favorite cut but they didn't have many other steak options and I wasn't in the mood for pasta. Flourless chocolate cake - tasted like fudge Doughnuts- they really build these up and try to sell you in them however they weren't anything special. They were like any normal doughnut just add frosting and their special toppings which was crispy rice on one and almond shavings on the other. Ambiance 3/4 stars. clean modern could have a romantic vibe as well Taste 2/4 stars the eggs raised the bar here Cost 1/4 stars far over price for the quality of food Service 3/4 stars service was good and friendly but a tad slow. And it wasn't busy. 9/16 stars read more

I would definitely recommend Lela! The food was awesome, the service was amazing (Juan our server was wonderful) and the decor was very nice. Kudos! We will definitely be back! read more

Weekday dinner. Prior reviews and menus looked promising. Seated on time. Then waited 20 minutes without a waiter in sight and ended up just walking out. Didn't want to waste anymore arguing about lack of service. Terrible experience. Won't be back until they get their act together. read more

Lela is excellent for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The food is great: well prepared, beautifully presented, and delicious. The menu is diverse with many tempting choices. The service is very good. The wait staff is attentive, professional and hospitable. Jodie is often there to warmly welcome us and ensure our needs are met. Juan and Letitia, and the entire wait staff and terrific! read more

Delicious! Highly recommend. Steak was perfectly cooked, carrots were tender, and the Burrata was addictive. read more

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Had brunch here recently and was very pleased with the variety of food, and the quality. The egg/cheese/chorizo bake was terrific. I rarely go back for seconds on eggs, but this dish was SO good. Shrimp and lobster is unique for many brunches. Very good pastries, plus an omelette bar. And bottomless mimosas are always a plus. read more

I've went to this place and it has BANGER food, the molten chocolate there is my personal favorit.

Does anyone else start singing Eric Clapton's song Layla when they think of this place? No? Just me? Anyway... Lets start with the basics... Location - easy to get to even with traffic easy access from 100 and 494. Atmosphere - so pretty! I love the simple but elegant decor. I guess you can't really say simple when you have stacked wine glasses acting as dividers and a table that is inside the wine racks. So, lets say its an elegant and creative space. On to the details... The food is always fantastic, and the service always top notch. I made a reservation for lunch for 5 people and didn't really need it, but was glad I had because we were able to get a good table. If I hadn't made the reservation, they may have seated someone at the circle table. An added bonus for busy business lunchers, they have a $15 pre-fixe menu that includes smaller portions of their main dishes. I can never resist the lobster deviled eggs (even though the are a little steep $10 for only two halves. They are the only item that is a little pricey for what you get, otherwise the portions and prices are pretty spot on. I ordered the lobster gnocchi, and it was amazing. All the pasta is made in house, daily, and let me tell you, you can really taste the difference. The others in my group had burgers or the prime rib french dip. They all gave positive reviews, though I didn't stick my fingers in their food for a taste like I would with friends, as it was a business lunch. They do a great job getting you in and out if you are in a hurry, but also do not rush you out of your seats. Our party of 5 were in and out in an hour and we were fairly leisurely. Too full after your awesome lunch? Order desert to-go! The flour-less chocolate cake was delicious, and while smaller than expected, it was rich and more than enough for one person. Thanks Lela for a great lunch, I can't wait to come back again and again! read more

Lela is near my place so my husband and I come often. I bring my female friends here, as the place has a classy refined vibe, but is still chill. The bartenders are friendly, and the food is good. It's a nice place to hang out and have either an intimate diner with a loved one OR sit at the bar and live it up with hotel people who are in town for the night. I've never left with a bill over $50, and that's with an ample amount of food and drink, fun times, good conversation, and good service. read more

This is not just your standard hotel restaurant. The selection is well curated, with options for most palates. I had the ribeye myself, and it was one of the best steaks I have had. The service was excellent, the wine selection more than adequate, and the ambiance lively but not overpowering. If you're here and a business trip, do not feel that you're settling. P.S. Try the donuts for dessert! read more

Valentine's Day dinner, ordered steak, didn't even ask how I want my steak done, or how my food was. It tasted terrible. Will not come back here again. Worst dinner ever. read more

Lela - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Very impressed! Spacious dining room, beautiful decor, and wait staff were all professional and happy to help. Coffee was good, the latte was served with a delicious sugar cube that I found quite scrumptious! Waffle with vanilla whipped cream and compote (which was really more of a jam but still delicious) was soft on the inside, crunchy on outside, and full of flavor! I got the warm salt crusted beet salad and ordered an egg over easy on top. The salad was amazing. So full of flavor in every bite! I practically licked my plate! And I would be remiss in leaving out the bathroom: a single stall was roughly the size of a standard mud room. Tiled and beautiful with excellent lighting. The soap smelled good and the paper towels were thick and absorbent. Looking forward to my next visit: maybe this time for dinner! read more

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Excellent breakfast. Limited menu but done well. I had the omelette- Brie, prosciutto, arugula and tomato. Coffee, water and juice we're all the right temperature... friendly staff. Had to work so I couldn't drink but the mimosa and Bloody Mary sound great. Plenty of parking. read more

Taking advantage of Restaurant Week, I decided to try Lela again for dinner on a Friday night even after a bad lunch experience 1 1/2 years ago. The dining room is wide open with hard-surfaced tile walls and a view of the kitchen so it was very lively with all tables nearly full, but not too busy. The booth seat my wife sat on was very hard and uncomfortable while my chair was comfortable so we exchanged seats and she was right, it hurt my bottom after a while. The Restaurant Week dinner menu was 3 courses so we opted to order from that. Adelle, our server, was prompt and knowledgeable offering menu suggestions that I always appreciate. He started off by saying that the dishes were mostly Italian inspired I would disagree. Being Italian, a meatball appetizer and a gnocchi dish do not define Lela as an Italian Restaurant as seen in the offerings we chose. For the appetizer course, we ordered Lela's Simple Salad with cherry tomatoes and lemon vinaigrette, and the Peruvian Ceviche of Hamachi with coconut milk, lime juice, habanero chili, garlic, ginger, and cilantro. The salad was just okay, and the Hamachi was quite watery indicating it was not freshly prepared and all I could taste was lime juice. The other flavors were washed out so it was not a pleasant dish. My wife had the Steak & Frites, a perfect medium-rare hanger steak with freshly made fries. The fries were not as crispy as they should be but tasted fresh. I had the Pan Roasted Skuna Bay Salmon with "melted leeks, mushrooms, and beure blanc lemon butter sauce that I pared with a glass of Böen Pinot Noir that was superb! The salmon was nicely roasted and moist that pared perfectly with the leeks and sauce - for sure the best dish of the night! The Chocolate Mousse was actually a small dry chocolate cake with something resembling chocolate shavings but was actually a sugary wafer broken up over the top. Lela was a hit and miss for us on many counts and way too noisy for a romantic dinner. There are better options! read more

The restaurant is pricey but the food is delicious. They allow you to bring in your own wine and charge a corkage fee. It was fun to order a bunch of stuff off the menu and shared it there were 8 of us read more

Delicious all you can eat brunch buffet foe $30. $10 bottomless mimosas and Bellinis. There was a wide variety: an omelet station, pancakes, chorizo, fruit, pastries, paella, breakfast potatoes, biscuits and gravy. I'm sure I've missed something. There were so many options! They kept the buffet fully stocked. As soon as anything run out they refilled it right away. This was true of the waitress with are mimosas and bellinis as well. Overall a nice brunch spot. read more

Lela This is our second stay at this Sheraton hotel, this time around we decided to dine at Lela as it was recommended by friendly hotel staff. Our waiter was also our greeter and seated us in a nice large booth upon our request. We weren't sure that he was our waiter as he didn't come back for at least 10 minutes. We sat there wondering if we had this nice waitress who was serving another party across our table. As we had plenty of time to read the menu we were ready to order our entree by the time our waiter arrived. He did not look pleased that we weren't ordering any drinks or appetizers. My wife ordered an entree and salad, my daughter ordered mushroom ravioli, to which our waiter mentioned that all the food portions are small but mushroom ravioli is the smallest of all, he recommended that we should order some sides or appetizers. I never had a server give me that advice, unsolicited. Worried that portions are that small we ordered 2 sides along with our 3 entrees and salad. To our surprise our entrees were pretty large, mushroom ravioli being the smallest but plenty for our daughter. As expected the food was excellent and beautifully presented. We ended up packing most of side dishes to go instead of wasting it. Although our adventure in bad service wasn't over yet. When we received our bill we noticed that we were charged for 4 salads instead of one, I would have missed it entirely if my daughter wasn't paying close attention to the bill. He acted surprised when asked, corrected our bill and we paid and escaped the restaurant with mixed memories and emotions. I would love to try the restaurant again as their food was excellent but I will be cautious of the service (particularly our waiter). read more

Lela - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Pleasantly surprised. Hotel restaurants could be hit or misss, luckily they had a big sign out front saying homemade pasta. I am a sucker for good pasta. Well I was really surprised. Pasta was great! Sauce good. Wine good! The only thing could use improvement was the bread. Other than that I would go back anytime. read more

Dinner club tried Lela's this month. This restaurant is in the Sheraton hotel and after you eat you will wanna take a nap lol. Atmosphere was nice, I would recommend sitting in wine "cellar" area. The food was good. I had lobster gnocchi. This is a red sauce, I expected white but was good. Lobster was very very scarce. (See picture attached). Shrimp scampi was a hit, they put a twist and added capers and olives. Lobster deviled eggs were great but again, where's the lobster? Ceviche was yummy, very citrusy. Staff was so so nice. Oh and desert, try the flan! read more

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This place with wonderful- their lunch (specifically salads) and wonderfully fresh and they have a great happy hour!

My family and I stopped in to check out Lelah last Sunday after church. We were excited about the idea of brunch on an outdoor patio and confirmed there was no wait for a table. As we had hoped, we got right in and took two tables pushed together on the patio without a problem. Unfortunately, our experience went downhill from there. My mom politely asked our server if she could have a drink menu and was given simply a wine list. She was hoping to learn about specialty cocktails or mimosas and no one ever addressed that question. We enjoyed the simplicity of the menu with both breakfast and lunch options, however, I was disappointed when my first choice menu item was not available. Instead of proactively telling us some items were not available, our server waited until I ordered the fried chicken and donuts sliders (which sounded amazing by the way!!) to tell me they were no longer on the menu. I picked a different item, the Crabcake Benedict and we moved on. My meal was OK and felt mostly worthy of the $16 price tag, but here's the list of things that bothered me: - my poached eggs had a deliciously runny yolk but unfortunately runny whites as well. - my Benedict came with hashbrowns that were a little under done and not as crispy as I'd like. It also came with a micro green salad, and by micro I don't mean miniature sized leaves but rather a micro amount of salad. Not kidding, I think I got 6-8 leaves total. Maybe I misunderstood and it was a garnish, but I would have liked to have seen an actual small side of greens to make that worthwhile. - my mom's dinner salad consisting of red and yellow beats with greens was sadly pretty small and not satisfying. She had asked if any of the other entrées were available vegetarian and the waiter instead recommended this salad, hence the disappointment. - our server never came back to ask if anyone wanted a brunch beverage or coffee at any point during our meal. When he did come back, he told us they had an unexpectedly large party come in and he was otherwise disposed. A few bright spots were my nieces' bagel with lox and my nephews' tagliatelle pasta, both of which had good flavor and were satisfying portions, but neither was anything out of the ordinary. "Lela" is my grandma's name, so we were really excited to check out this place we had heard good things about, but sadly we likely won't be back. read more

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Pros: The service is fantastic the food was tasty. Portions are small and uninspiring read more

I'm giving a 3 because service was a little slow and it wasn't busy at all when we were there. The other reason for the 3 is my mom had the oven roasted chicken and it was dry like over cooked a little. The lobster deviled eggs were dry and not what I expected. Now for the 5 star portion. The house red wine was good and priced good. My entree was the special that night, scallops. They were cooked perfect!! read more

Lela - Scalllops - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I had their egg Benedict with sausages and it was delicious. This place is clean and has a nice atmosphere. The service was good too. I'd come back again read more

Lela - I had their Egg Benedict's with sausages. It was delicious and the portion was just right. The service was nice too. I'd come back - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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We came here the first week after restaurants began to open up again. Our serve Juan was remarkable, and I would absolutely come back just for him to serve us again! read more

Colleague set up a happy hour at Lela... I was very impressed by the menu and luxury feel of the restaurant. I recommend you surprise your special one by bringing them here. read more

The food was good and service was excellent, but -- without disclosing it up front -- they charged a 26% "Labor Surcharge"! What's worse, athough they included the charge in the itemization, they burried it under two other sheets (the one you sign for the restaurant and the one one for you) when they presented me the sheet to sign, and there was an additional tip line in the one you sign so it's not clear when you tip that you're also paying the surcharge. Had I not looked at the itemization, I would have added 47% on top of my food charge! I don't mind the surcharge (although it's very steep), but they should have disclosed it up front, they SHOULD NOT have included a separate tip line without disclosing the surcharge on the sheet you sign. It all felt underhanded, and we will never go there again as a result. read more

I'm trying not to gush... I know that Mr. Woodman has a "bad boy" rep, and that some people are reluctant to give him another chance. Just put it away now, and give the man his due props, and support this place. The vibe is clean, and I mean that in all respects. Clearly, things have changed in Woodman World, and the focus is back on the food and the joy of creating it and bringing it to people. Helped along by a fabulous staff, this place is simply and beautifully crafted- from the ambiance to the service to the food, to the experience. And there are several ways to experience it. A Chef's table, The bar. The lounge side, or the tables - you're getting the same amazing food, just in the ambiance and ease you want. We chose the lounge side, because it is a bit less noisy. (Let's face it, restaurants are LOUD these days, and while that can be fun, sometimes I just want to have a quiet dinner and talk. You can do that here.) They got slammed for dinner, and I was expecting to have "issues" because of it. But no. They handled the rush with ease, and with professionalism. And if you want professionalism and charm - talk to Calvin. Running the house, this man just rocks it. The food is creative, beautifully conceived, and superbly executed. Starting with a small plate of Bao Buns, I could have easily eaten two more orders and been quite happy.Simple, delicate, and layered, these things are addictive. Broccoli and cheese soup with chive oil? ummm... that seems ordinary. But wait.. does that say "stilton"? Yes. Yes, it does. Thus, that soup you probably think of as a Byerly's take-out staple instead becomes an elegant, sophisticated and subtle bowl of beauty. The lobster gnocchi was, for me, not the highlight, but it was beautifully conceived and I can understand why it would be a favorite for many. I like my gnocchi a bit more pillowy, and these are on the dense side, with even a bit of a sear to them. Unexpected, and I wasn't displeased in any way - I just like my gnocchi a bit lighter. It's strictly a personal preference, because everything about the dish was done with care and I admire the thought and the flavor profiles that go into it. The steak. Oh, let's talk about the steak. For once, FOR ONCE, I get a steak that is cooked EXACTLY the way I ask for it to be cooked, not the way the chef decides it should be cooked. This steak, a very simple filet, had no right to be as good as it was. And this is where the perfection really shows at Lela. Easy as it may seem, cooking a steak perfectly is an art, and they are masters here. The french background is evident, and the taste is sublime. With the lovely flecks of salt strewn over the perfectly seared filet, I sighed at the sight of the last bite on my plate. And then... it happened. My newest obsession... Out came dessert. Three freshly fried, unbelievable donuts. Yes. I said donuts. Just get them. Just. get. the. donuts. And then you can tell me that you are as obsessed with these things as I am, because I cannot stop thinking about the one in the center -the "Minnesota Donut". The other two are fabulous - chocolate banana, and maple, but it's the Minnesota Donut that has me in its spell. Because it is so smart, so clever, so sophisticated and so perfectly executed. And simply scrumptious. Caramelized Wild Rice crunchies. My new love. My new obsession. A perfectly fried dough, with pine nut sawdust, and.... And little bits of caramelized Wild Rice crunchies. Don't ask me to explain. I can't. How do you explain love? You don't. You just stop talking about it and dive in. Look, there will be people debating Woodman's past and his personality for a long time. But at some point, we all deserve to be who we are now, in the present, and taken at face value for what we are doing in this moment, in this day. Woodman and his crew are doing it right. The soul of the place is good, and you can feel it. You can trust it. It's good. And so is the food. It's good. Really, really good. read more

Had an amazing time tonight at Lela for restaurant week! My friend and I love to pick a restaurant we haven't heard of each time restaurant week comes around and with how close we both live to this place we couldn't pass it up! Everything was amazing. From the wine selection (we shared a bottle) to the cocktails and food we were definitely impressed. I got the flatbread, steak, and flan while my friend had the salad, barramundi, and cake. We also started with the tuna tacos (we couldn't help ourselves). Great night out! Even had a mix up with one of this dishes but it was fixed so fast and we barely realized it. Special thanks to our server Adele (not sure if that's how you spell it but he said like the singer) for pacing the meal perfectly and being present without hovering. Will definitely be back soon! read more

This is a redemption post. The last time I went to Lela was about a year ago I didn't have the best experience - the food wasn't great and the wait staff was going around and apologizing to the diners on the speed of food coming out of the kitchen. I decided to go back for dinner with coworkers and have now confirmed that my previous experience was just an off day and that the restaurant is usually a great place. The meal started with a few apps - we got the salmon poke, deviled eggs, beef tacos, and hamachi ceviche. The salmon poke was very tasty. There was sesame in it which gave it a boldness, and the biggest capers that I have ever seen which gave it a sharpness. It was a very nice little dish! The deviled eggs were fine - they had some roe on them which was nice, but they weren't the most exciting. My table mates had nice things to say about the tacos too - I didn't eat them myself personally. The star for me was the hamachi ceviche. Now, it wasn't the most typical ceviche - there weren't chunks of onion, avocado, or jalapeno or anything like that - it was just hamachi with lime and a couple sprigs of baby cilantro. At first when it came out, I was really disappointed that it didn't have the traditional veg mixed in, but I was sold after the first bite. Skipping out on the other parts just made you really focus on the fish, and it was great. For mains, I ordered the salmon, but most people at our table ordered the scallops. The salmon came over a bed of creamed leeks and hen of the woods mushrooms. The salmon was perfectly cooked and the leeks and the mushrooms were a perfect, earthy delight. It could have used the BAREST touch more of salt, but it was great either way. I also got a side of brussel sprouts because I wanted a bit more veg, and they were tasty too. Their side orders are very generous, so keep in mind that one order could cover a few people! Go try it out yourself! read more

I don't remember much from my visit here other than the drinks being really good. I wasn't too hungry so I ordered the Beef Tartare and the Crudo Sampler. Both were alright. Nothing memorable about the two. My friend ordered their ribeye and they coked it to medium well just like she asked for. I had a taste and it was good but a little saltier than I would like my steak to be. I'd come back to try their Brunch and HH menu. read more

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I'm giving this place a solid 4. 4.5 if I could. This is a total transformation from the old but yet classic dining experience from Colette Bistro & Bar. There is no resemblance whatsoever from the old. Nothing, I mean nothing was carried over from the old restaurant which I personally think is a HUGE positive! This new dining area is elegant, classy but doesn't feel stuffy. It's light, airy and bright compared to the old scene. It is exceptionally inviting. If you like what Colette had to offer, you will love this place and yearn for it when you're not here. Prices are fair as this is a fine dining restaurant so they do command a higher fare on some dishes, especially on the steaks. My first time there, I was lucky enough to dine at the chef's table which is where you can see the chefs and cooks at work. It's as if you're in the kitchen with them. It's a very unique experience in which I highly recommend trying. I did take notice of the awkward placement of outlets right across the chef's table which distracted me a little. It would have been a lot nicer if the entire wall panel was flush with no outlets. Also, one of the outlets were being used for printing tickets. I personally think it detracts from the view from the chef's table to the kitchen. If I sat at the chef's table, I would want a clear shot of the kitchen and wait staff's interaction and nothing else. Plating is creative, delightful and fun. Sharing is encouraged with how everything is laid out (also negative explained later). The beef tenderloin tartare was flavorful and light with the insanely fresh meat. The Yellowfin Tuna crudo and fried oysters were scrumptious. I wish I had more to gobble up. Utensils is a bit on the awkward side (the knife they use requires a certain grip and it doesn't sit well with me for some reason. It's pretty to look at but from a ease of use standpoint, I'd be satisfied with a standard polished knife with a classic design. Although the steak knife that was presented to me was perfect. The spoons that are used for sharing requires more than just scooping the food off the plate or bowls. It seems as if it requires too much work on my end just to get a morsel of this or that. Take the fried oyster bites for example. They sit on a bed of fennel jam and trying to grab one whole bite was not an easy task. Upon contact with the spoon, the jam moves, shoving the the oyster further and further away from the spoon. So my advice is, to use a finger or your fork to clamp everything down in one place. Something so simple should not be this challenging and I can see that being an issue for some guests. My two favorite dishes of the evening were the main courses of the evening, the Colorodo Lamb Rack and strip loin which were both perfectly executed in terms of temperature and flavor. The intense crazy butter flavor was evident. It was pure heaven when it melted in your mouth. I expected nothing more than just ok with their steaks but boy was I shocked when that first piece of steak went into my mouth and did the macarena in my mouth. It was that delicious! Portion sizing with the pasta was an issue I had a problem with. The ingredients like lobster and truffle are expensive and the prices show for it, however, when the Lobster Gnocchi came out, I was astounded by the sheer amount of gnocchi or lack thereof. There were literally 6 gnocchi bites in the pasta dish. If I was to order a pasta dish for dinner, it would not be enough. I understand this dining experience is made for sharing but if you have a table of 2, 4 or 6 guests. How do you share 6 pieces of gnocchis among the guests...? The gnocchi, however, was AMAZING! The best gnocchi I've had bar none. I just wished there was more if it. The lobster atop of the dish was a bit overdone in my opinion but that did not take away from that damn fluffy pillowy gnocchi!! The wild boar Garganelli was one of very few dishes I did not thoroughly enjoy here. The boar meat was tough and chewy. It threw the whole dish off. The seared scallops entree was a bit on the sweet side. I would probably choose a steak next time I visit. Service was attentive, informative and resourceful. Our waiter was knowledgeable in the menu and created small talk which I enjoyed a lot. I really hope that this trend continues as they continue to find more waiters. This, being, a new restaurant is still in search for new staff and they have to be top quality if they want service to bolster up this new restaurant to new heights along with the already great food. This new restaurant caters to a wide variety of occasions. It's a fine place for a date. The ambiance is warm, light and captures and enlightens you when you first walk in. All in all, a solid 4 despite all the cons I noticed. Incredible transformation from the old to the new. I dined at the old and now dined at the new. I have to say, I was blown away by some dishes both positive and negative but all in all, food and service was top notch! read more

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The atmosphere is sophisticated, yet relaxed. The prices are reasonable. The service is great. The food is phenomenal; the stake tartare and lobster deviled eggs were amazing. It's a great place to enjoy a meal. read more

Update Nov 2016, My original review is below. I upgraded them to 4 stars (from 3). Wine is still expensive, but at least there are a couple reasonable options now. I've also been there for a couple wine dinners and the food has been excellent. I've never had anything here that wasn't good. I especially like the pastas. Original review July 2015, Went here on short notice Saturday night. Got in without reservations no problem. This place is attached to the Sheridan Hotel. It was newly renovated and very nice inside. Service was generally good with friendly staff - no complaints. The food was very good. We had a couple appetizers and a couple entrees - all very good. With all that, you'd think it would be a no brainer to come back to Lela. That's where there's a catch. Food prices aren't low, but they are totally acceptable. The wine prices however are insanely high. So high, I started looking them up. They seemed to average about 3x retail. For restaurants, it's reasonable to expect 3x wholesale, not 3x retail. This example is consistent with the 7-8 I looked up and the many others for which I was familiar with the retail pricing: Justin Cab Paso Robles 2012 on the menu for $76 - this wine is $23-$29 retail. I routinely see this on wine lists at other nice restaurants for about $50. For us, the wine prices were just too high to make us feel good about ordering wine, and when that's the case, we'd just as soon pass. Their wine menu is on their web site. I'd recommend checking it out. As mentioned, this is attached to the Sheridan. If Lela's goal is to just service hotel patrons, they are probably ok. If they want to get good traffic from locals, I think their wine prices will be an obstacle for many potential diners. With reasonably priced wine, I would have given it 4-4.5 stars. read more