Crab cakes were amazing. Everything else was ok. Drinks were very strong. Food was alright. Did i mention the crab cakes were amazing??? read more

Lela - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

My sister and I love brunch and I had heard good things about Lela and we decided to give it a try. I hadn't been to the restaurant before but it is a very nice place with a lot of windows letting in the morning light, and tables are set a nice distance so you feel like you have enough room. I ordered a coffee and the bottomless mimosa. Nice, dark coffee and the mimosa was very good as well, but it's champagne and orange juice so what could be wrong with that? The buffet brunch is expensive, but the quality of the food is better than you see at most and in particular the shrimp (size of a biscuit) and beautiful crab claws! You don't see that....well...anywhere! Gorgeous! The other choices were very good as well with regular breakfast options as well as a pasta dish and fantastic beef as well. The only request I would have is not to have the food so far up! I'm 5'3 and it was a bit of a reach across the front foods to reach the back ones. So...this is a great special event brunch to be certain, and even for those regular days you want to treat yourself! read more

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I love Lela's! I've been wanting to go here every since I started hearing about their amazing brunch! Last night was my first visit and it was also their first night of Restaurant Week. First, let's just recognize that they are inside of/adjacent to the Sheraton Hotel on 78th street. I could NOT for the life of me find them and kept driving past the location, even with my gps's assistance. There is ample parking in the lot, walk in and they have a simple, but nicely decorated entrance with there name when you first walk in and the menu to the right. Ambiance: You walk in and it's beautiful. It's a very beautiful, elegant and decorated "just right" and "feel good" kind of restaurant. It's bright, well decorated and it's chic without feeling like you have to be overly dressed. Whether you are over dressed, casually dressed or business dressed, you will feel comfortable being there. Service: Everyone is pleasant and our server, Adelle (in his words, "like the singer") was a great server, please ask for him by name. He will completely do right by you... trust me. I'm almost positive all other servers are just as willing to make your experience memorable, but Adelle, with his European accent, charm and great service knows how to create, design and execute a wonderful experience. Food: Was amazing! We ordered from the RW Menu: Appetizer: My gf got ceviche, which looked good, and I ordered the meatball. It was basically one large meatball, that I liked, but did not enjoy. It was very tomatoey...which I did not enjoy. I would prefer a more savory and flavorful sauce. Entree: My gf ordered the skirt steak, which she said was, "okay." I on the other hand ordered the Coriander and Chili Crusted Pork Steak with pureed potatoes. OMG! The best pork chop I've ever had in MY LIFE! Tender, flavorful, sweet and savory! Delicious! I wanted to devour the whole thing like a greedy mad woman, but my belly said, "don't do it." Desert: We both ordered the Salted Caramel Pear Cake.. and neither of us liked it. It unfortunately reminded me of a fig newton (however you spell it) with custard on top and whipped cream. Because Adelle was so accommodating and care about my overall experience, he offered me a desert I actually liked and we settled on Sorbet, which was Mango, Hazelnut and Strawberry. The Mango was our fav. Definitely coming back to Lela's. read more

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This place is not only a great restaurant for hotel stay, but legit as it gets as a whole. Great bar, service and food.

The convenient parking, warm greeting, modern decor, and a comfortable atmosphere set a positive tone. The Sea Bass and Lobster Linguini were flavorful and served warm. The presentation was very good. The attentive and professional staff, along with reasonable prices, added to our overall positive impression. read more

Lela was a fantastic restaurant. Had the tuna poke and scallops as an appetizer. New York strip and the Tagliatallini for entrees, with sides of the frites, carrots, and mushrooms. Every bite of food was fantastic. Highlighted, in my opinion, by the tuna poke. But, an argument could be made for any dish we had. To top off the evening we were served by Adell, who was delightful, to say the least. Excellent food with top notch service. Highly recommended!! read more

The food was excellent! The food runners and The kitchen staff went above and beyond to make everything wonderful. Our waiter was horrible, I am not sure of he was having a bad day, or he just disliked our table. He would be lost for a long time and seem To avoid us, we attempted to make conversation but he wasn't interested. we will return but make sure we sit with Juan in the bar! read more

We have stayed at this hotel a few times and the restaurant is awesome. Great vibe at night and really good food.

I came for happy hour and returned for breakfast. The food is really yummy. Space is posh but not pretentious. The crab cake Benedict was melt in your mouth devine. My only complaint is that they put all the food on an orange plate which made me cringe. I'm not a fan or orange plates with brown food.... but that's just me. read more

Lela - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Six of us had dinner on a weeknight. I made the reservation on OpenTable. It was raining and we were going to be 15 min late; I called ahead and it was no problem. The place is beautiful inside. Loved the tile in the bar area. We got a great table. The menu looked good. Then it went downhill. Our waitress got half our drinks wrong. She did not know much about alcohol. Our drinks took a very long time to arrive. Then there were not enough martini glasses to make the new ones. We didn't get our appetizers for over an hour after being seated.it seemed like here were 4 people in the kitchen for a huge dining room. The salad was supposed to be warm beets, whipped ricotta and arugula. It was plain lettuce, not arugula. And then my absolute pet peeve. They put some crunchy fried thing on the salad. Why? The point of a salad is a low calorie light appetizer. If I knew (had they mentioned it on the menu), I would have asked for it without. I did not mention it or return t because I was starving and just kept trying to pick them off. Then all our main dishes arrived while we were still eating the salad. We scrambled. There was no room on the table for 6 more plates. It was awkward. Plus, my broken foot was clearly propped up and the guy hit it while trying to serve the food. No change in silverware. Ever. My salmon way over cooked. And I specified that I wanted it rare to medium rare. When the food came out they just plopped it in the table. No regard to how you ordered it. One of my friends did not specify. The only good thing was the Mac and cheese. The waitress came by and asked if we wanted a port or espresso before she brought the bill- a weird way to say no dessert for us? Overall we were all very disappointed in the drinks, food, and service. read more

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First time here at Lela and I'm impressed!!! Amazing interior, natural lighting, and amazing staff! Wasn't hard to find the restaurant-- location was fine. Definitely not your basic brunch! For $10 extra, you can do bottomless mimosas; I definitely enjoyed that option. Other cocktails I saw looked amazing and I heard they tasted just as amazing. The food was delicious and I was surprised at the amount of food there was and the options available. There was seafood section that I very much enjoyed! I should've ate more, but I could stuff myself anymore. I enjoyed everything that I tried, and I would recommend friends and family to check out Lela; I would come back again! read more

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Wanted to try a new place for a birthday dinner. It is located in a hotel. Seemed like a great meeting spot for business travelers as majority of tables around us had guests on laptops. We made a reservation on open table but plenty of spots open during prime time dinner rush. First dish was the bread basket warm wheat focaccia bread with oil 4/5. We decided on lobster deviled eggs due to reviews. They were good but lobster was minimal and not worth $10 for the half egg portion for 2. 4/5 Main course I had the bolognese pappardelle. Flavor was delicious reminded me of pasta dishes in Switzerland. The noodles were quiet large, but worked with the sauce and great portion size 5/5. My significant other had the top sirloin he asked for medium and it came out pinker than he had wanted. He also mentioned that it was chewy. The waitress stopped by with 4 different salts to try for his steak which he enjoyed. 3.5/5. The mashed potatoes were creamy and quiet bland I would pick a different side option 3/5. New restaurant on my list to check off. In different on if I would return again read more

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We had cocktails and dinner. Drinks great. Food great. But the service - The service was outstanding. Period. Armando was so accommodating and helpful. This is a tough time for everyone and he handled it like a boss. So impressed. Well done. read more

The establishment was beautiful and the service was amazing. The hubby and I enjoyed our dinner. I loved the lobster deviled eggs. It had a unique taste filled with flavor. The salmon was cooked to perfection. The asparagus seemed to be cooked on a temperature that was too high, but I made it work. The hubby really enjoyed his spare ribs. They were as tender as a roast cooking for 8-10 hours. I also thoroughly enjoyed my "Prince" drink. The boar ribs had a good flavor but were somewhat tough. Hubby has never had this before so we are unsure if that is how this meat is regularly or not. Overall this place is definitely worth checking out. They are a new business and need your support. read more

I visited Lela for brunch on a Saturday morning. The space is chic and semi-fancy, but wasn't incredibly busy. The weekend brunch is a fabulous treat for a special occasion. For a fairly low price, you have unlimited trips to the gourmet buffet and can add on bottomless champagne/mimosas for an extra $10. The buffet has a seafood tower (crab legs, shrimp!), classic breakfast options, steak, omelet bar, desserts galore, and more. read more

We went to Lela for restaurant week and about half of us ended up ordering of the regular menu. The ambience was fantastic, the service was over the top amazing, and the food was great! I was truly worried since I didn't realize it was a restaurant attached to a hotel till we got there but this might be a bit of a hidden gem! Almost all of us had steak with the exception of one person that had lobster truffle gnocchi which was also really good. The service was amazing, akin to the constant attention you get at places like Fogo de Chao. So why 4 instead of 5 stars? Because this isn't in the top ten meals I've eaten at a restaurant of this price point and I try to reserve my 5s and my 1s for the truly amazing meals or trully horrific ones respectively. read more

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I was here for a friend's happy hour engagement party, so this review won't be fully representative of what Lela has to offer. That said, I had a lovely happy hour here! The interior is really beautiful, and the staff was wonderful - very pleasant and accommodating as we took over the bar area of the restaurant. The (house) wine was nice, and the nibbles I had of all the various shareable appetizers they brought out were all delicious! After a positive first experience, I'm very excited to return here for an actual dinner date! read more

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Just a wonderful atmosphere. The service was impeccable. The food is delicious and presentation was lovely. Waitstaff was very attentive. Highly recommend. Chilean Sea Bass Crab Claws. Yum! read more

Excellent evening at Lela! Covid precautions were in full effect and we both felt very comfortable. Upon ariving, I was initially skeptical due to the location within a Sheraton but that skepticism was quickly replaced when we got inside. Beautiful restaurant with a modern vibe. Menu had many great choices but the pasta was such a highlight! Above all, our server Erica was wonderful and made for a great evening back as we ventured back to indoor dining. read more

We ordered the tenderloin steak, salmon, lobster gnocchi, grilled brussell sprouts. My favorite was the lobster gnocchi. For dessert, we got the carrot cake and the gourmet donuts. I was very impressed by the donuts - i would definitely get it again. The only thing is that the portions were quite small so overall the dishes seemed a bit overpriced. read more

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My co worker brags about this place. Finally tried the food and it was okay, presentation was great! A bit overpriced! My 1st and last visit read more

Lela - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

One of THE best dining experiences EVER! Visited Lela to celebrate an early Valentines Day dinner! The ambiance and design of the restaurant is absolutely gorgeous! Super modern! Everything we ordered tonight was excellent! The customer service was what made the experience at Lela wonderful! We got to meet and meet with chef which was super cool! We ordered: Ceviche Lobster Truffle Gnocchi Filet Mignon Croque en Bouche dessert Definitely will visit Lela again! read more

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I wanted to go in with a great review, however I was extremely disappointed. I ordered the steak taglianetta (sorry for the spelling) . Steak tips with mushrooms, spinach in a cream sauce. Steak tips are better side of Taco Bell, I even ordered them medium well, the server should have said the steak tips are to small to cook to order, smaller than a dime, more like dog food size. Pasta well I wouldn't call that fresh daily, just me. About 2 oz of pasta, 2 oz of beef... I will add the 1 Star for flavor, however for 21.99 run away from this dish... Note: the gentleman behind the bar was extremely nice, however he should have said something about the steak tips can't be cooked to order. read more

Lela - Steak tagliatelle - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

H.E.A.V.E.N! I was staying at the Sheraton for business and did not want to Uber anywhere else so decided to try the on-site restaurant and it was de-lish-ious! I was seated immediately and provided with water. I went with the house Cabernet and had the flatbread pizza. Oh my gosh, the best flatbread I have had - thin, crispy, simple! The tomatoes were juicy, the cheese curds flavorful, and topped with some sort of garnish (not the typical basil). Loved it!! My waiter (did not catch his name) was so kind and was willing to serve me outside (when it was 90+ degrees; I was not the only table)! read more

Lela - Margherita flatbread - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This restaurant was located in the Sheraton Bloomington Hotel where I stayed, and it was fantastic! The food and service was wonderful! The manager was super nice and gave us a cute little story about the winemakers of one of her favorite wines that I was drinking from the menu, Gamling & McDuck Rosé. I totally enjoyed my lunch and I would highly recommend this restaurant for a lunch or dinner. They also have a very nice bar with flat screen tv's. It was well lit, clean, and the waitress was very knowledgeable. read more

Lela - The Hanger Steak Hoagie - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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One word - WOW! So there are a few things I just adore in dining - excellent service, tasting menus, and behind the scenes tours. Can't say I've ever had all three at once before... until now! I signed up for the Chef Omakase Dinner and boy am I glad I did! This was an amazing experience and I will recommend it to everyone. For $65 plus tax and tip I had a 7 course tasting menu with wine pairings, prepared by Chef Stuart Woodman himself! It's an exclusive dinner for 10 served at the chef's counter. Add on the fact that my guest and I also got to visit the kitchen and witness him and his crew cooking one of the courses! And then later we got to see him snip into a live sea urchin, of which he then immediately served us the roe! So amazing! Chef Woodman is so talented. And so kind and down to earth. And the rest of the staff did an amazing job - I felt like a VIP. (But not at VIP prices!) We chit-chatted with the cooks, the serving staff, the GM... All wonderful people who clearly enjoy offering this amazing experience! And the food? Wow. Just check out the pictures. I think the halibut was my favorite - the corn custard was so fresh and bright! But I have to say, no course disappointed. Seriously, haunt their website - find out when the next Omakase is and SIGN UP! BTW Omakase means chef's choice, so it's different every time. I fully intend to partake again this year - and I'm dying of excitement just thinking about it!!! read more

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I stopped into the bar after a work event for a few dinks and Christopher was a phenomenal bar tender. The drinks were amazing and the experience was even better. Thankyou Christopher and Lela Restaurant for taking what could have been a casual moment and making it memorable and fun. I'll definitely be back! read more

I love this place. Everytime I go to Eden Prairie, MN I make a stop. Normally, I get the crab cake and the scallops that come with risotto. For dessert, I usually go between the chocolate cake (flourless, I believe) and the vanilla bean cheesecake. The atmosphere is also very welcoming and intimate. read more

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Great atmosphere! Bar is spotlessly appointed and Christopher establishes a very welcoming and genuine hospitality factor!

Went here for a team dinner while in MSP for business. Decor is really nice and very modern/trendy. Reservation is recommended. We showed up so had to hang out at the bar during happy hour so that worked out. Food is delicious. I had the Ahi tuna and ordered the mash potatoes as my side. Ok , the mash potatoes are a must try here. It was delicious and paired well with my Ahi. For dinner we order the donuts which was mouth watering. You get three different flavors and are a decent size. We ended up sharing it. Service is good and waiters have good recommendations for what to order and drink. I would go back here during my next office visit. read more

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Very classy place in the Sheraton. Nice vibe with high end ultralounge feel. Had the steak. Very tasty and well prepared. They had various salt seasonings to add flavor. Interesting but the steak was already pretty salty so it's an overload. Is in a tough location and many options nearby. Great for a hotel restaurant. read more

Lela - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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

While stranded at an airport hotel in Minneapolis, waiting for my next flight .. I decided to take a quick 20 minute jaunt to this restaurant that popped up on my radar as "better than average" possibly even has a "gourmet approach" to their food prep & cuisine "a cut above the rest". Well.. I was very pleasantly surprised ! Decor: New Upscale Modern Service: good but confused Food: Excellent ! ( what counts ) Ordered the Filet Mignon 6 oz. and a big salad. Everything was fantastic ! Very very tasty. Wine List ? Outstanding! For a middle of the day meal ( 2pm ), when most gourmet restaurant are closed, I came across a rare find. It's attached to a Sheraton, but do not let that deter you. This restaurant is worthy in every way. They have only been around for about 4 years. Lela is still young & they are working out their service personnel confusion.. but I see that it's heading in the right direction. As far as I'm concerned it's one notch below Ruth Chris for quality of food & three notches below Ruth Chris due to the fact that they don't have it together regarding their wait staff. However, considering the dearth of great restaurants in a 5 mile radius from the airport... Lela is a really cool find! read more

This was an absolutely wonderful happy hour. Adele our server was amazing. Great wine and food. I highly recommended the grilled shrimp. Yum! read more

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Lela's food is hands down 5 stars. Unlike most places, their entrees are an appropriate portion for one person. Not heavily loaded; not gonna overly stuff yourself. That said, every bite is amazing and my favorite is their pasta. Also, everywhere you go nowadays it is very loud. You have to lean in to hear who you are with. Lela's has a much more mature and quiet vibe, ideal for a date or business dinner. 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

Its secretly tucked away behind the Sheraton hotel. Its part of the hotel. Kudos to the interior designer. The is tons of natural light coming in so the place is bright. It has a modern, contemporary and chic fell to it. Its very very clean and elegant. Beautiful cutlery and Chinaware. The staff is amazing starting from the host, to the server to the Supervisor. Lunch entrees : Smoked Salmon Club with fries. Wonderful ! : Shrimp Scampi you could tell it was freshly cooked. It certainly was amazing. Certainly will be back read more

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House made made pastas that taste out of this world! Gourmet mac and cheese & the best steak Tacos I've ever had, Period! High quality fresh ingredients and addicting flavors.. Welcoming and relaxing atmosphere and great service! I'd give more than 5 stars if I could! They have happy hour daily from 3-6 and 9-11 with half off their best dishes! My new favorite restaurant in the Twin Cities. I highly, highly recommend! You will Thank me ;) 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

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