ELEA

Ambiance

Let Eléa stand as proof that uptown restaurants are beautiful too. If all of the new restaurants had this much thought put into their decor, we would stop seeing all of those restaurant guides that say “uptown restaurants with a downtown vibe”. The monolithic concrete bar on Greek tiled floors right when you walk in is eye-catching—it makes you want to hop up on one of the high bar chairs and order a cocktail. The perfect kind of inviting. Aside from the tables up against the window, the space is pretty dimly lit which makes it perfect for a long leisurely lunch or dinner.

Food

With a great selection of seafood focused dishes (which I always love), the menu has a great selection of dishes to choose from. From Greek styled skewered chicken, to the burger, to the sebass, every part of the menu is executed beautifully. I have yet to make my way to Greece (DEFINITELY need to fix that) but this lunch date surely felt like a mini Grecian getaway.

Favorite Dishes

SPANAKOPITA Traditional Greek spinach pie

PIKILIA TASTING Hummus, Tzatziki, Tyrokafteri

LAVRAKI Filet of Mediterranean Sea Bass, Seasonal Vegetable

What To Wear

Come as you are. I wore jeans and a long sleeved shirt and was perfectly in place.

Baby Friendly

The space doesn’t have a ton of room for strollers but they have high chairs and the servers love babies. I went with a girl friend and both of our babies and had a great time.