Elia

This place is beautiful! I was looking for a place to celebrate my mom's bday and this fit the bill. The decor is phenomenal. You walk into the bar area and it's a showstopper. Our reservation was at 6:15 so there were only like 2 or 3 other groups there so we got to appreciate the whole restaurant. The seating was so so comfy and supportive which is great if you're coming with an older person who has trouble getting up from seats. THE FOOD: Excellent. Excellent. Excellent. We all were raving about our dishes. Very good, so good that my mom spoke very highly about her Lamb dish. I always joke that if my mom speaks highly about the food then the place should get a Michelin star. She's that selective (aka picky) . If you get the lamb dish, don't get a side dish, it's a good size and comes with its own mashed potatoes. We got her a side of truffle mashed potatoes and she really like it but the ones that her dish brought were better. She ended up taking the truffle mashed potatoes home because it was a lot of food. All the plates were good sizes. We left very satisfied. THE SERVICE: First of all... everyone was beautiful and very nice. The hostess was impeccable, gorgeous dusty rose colored satin dress, beautifully done hair and makeup. She really gave you the vibe that you were about to have a luxurious experience. Our waitress was so beautiful, sweet, and attentive. Everyone was on top of their game. THE PRICES: Pretty pricey but compared to other high end places it was doable. We ordered 3 plates, 1 side dish, 1 still water, 1 dessert, no drinks, no appetizers and it came out to $160 with the 20% service charge included. It seems that most trendy restaurants want to include the 20% service fee on there so here's a tip, keep your bill low like we did. Here's another tip, they only give you the option of still or sparkling water. You'd think they'd only charge for sparkling water but they charge for both. Ask for tap water. They do charge for the birthday surprise dessert as if it were a dessert ordered at the end of the meal. The waitress added my mom's name on the dessert plate so that was a cute detail and birthday wishes in the back of the check. I don't know if they do that for everyone or if it was her own added touch. THE PERKS: They have a parking garage at the building and the first 2 hours are free. That gives you plenty of time to eat and walk along the river. They have gorgeous outside eating. It's very pretty and right off the river. There were boats passing by and a nice yacht there which made it more fun. CONCLUSION:I do recommend this place, probably more suited for a special occasion or if you want to pamper yourself and splurge a little it's a good place. Definitely come. It's a must see.

The place is nice in a very hidden area of Miami. The food is ordinary, I don't know that I would come back. Very Miami vibes type of place. You don't go for the food or drinks you go to be seen lol. Note: They ad ladies night who drink free after 9 pm on Thursdays but it was still a $17 drink. What a joke.

**Restaurant Review: Elias**We visited Elias on a Saturday afternoon and had a mixed experience. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful, with stunning decor both inside and outside. The patio, which overlooks the river, offers a lovely view of rental yachts passing by, making for a relaxing and picturesque dining atmosphere.The food was delicious! I had the seared salmon, which was perfectly cooked, while my husband enjoyed the grilled octopus, which was tender and flavorful. However, I tried the Red Sicilian Cocktail and found it rather underwhelming--it didn't quite live up to the quality of the food.One downside is the location. Despite the restaurant's beauty, it's situated in a somewhat empty mall, which detracts from the overall experience. Parking costs $5 for the first three hours, which felt a bit inconvenient. Another negative was the automatic inclusion of a 20% tip on our bill, despite us being a party of two. While the service was fine, I would have preferred the choice to determine the tip myself.Overall, Elias is worth a visit for the food and ambiance, but there are a few things to be aware of regarding location, parking, and tipping policies.

The restaurant is beautiful and I would say it is more for visitors and tourists. Prices are on the higher side for sure. My friend and I decided to share the lobster pasta and an arugula salad. They were both very tasty. We also ordered sparkling water, a mocktail and a cappuccino.I would also say the restaurant is new and you can tell they are still working their kinks out. Our server was very sweet and kind. She did forget to bring out our bread but it was no problem, since I reminded her :)Overall we spent about $108 on the items stated above and a service charge which the server said that if we left her a tip, it would go directly to her. So the service charge I'm guessing is devided between the staff.Either way, it was a nice one time experience.

Great night at Elia, food was delicious. Went on a Thursday and had an amazing night, my baby danced as if he was an adult and Melanie and the dancers were lovely with him. Will be back soon bc i super loved the vibe !

Upon arriving, the place is beautiful! The indoor decoration is great for some IG pictures. You have indoor and outdoor seating to choose. It is located next to the river where you can see yachts dock and get a nice breeze while you enjoy your meal. The food was great! I started with a white wine, they have many drink/wine options. I ordered the lobster pasta-Devine! It was not spicy, very flavorful and an ample amount of lobster meat. My friend ordered the pizza and the manager himself ensured it was prepared properly. They have different flavor options but my friend had allergies to be cautious with.The food is 10/10, the location and decor is 10/10. The service was 6/10. The server took a while to take the order. My wine arrived after my food did. The main dish was placed in front of me without any utensils and the food got cold as I waited for some. The ambiance was 10/10.

New coastal Mediterranean and Italian restaurant right in the heart of River Landing. The ambience is well-lit and staff members dress in white, playing off the decor perfectly. I thought it would be too bright at first, but as soon as the lights were dimmed, it set an intimate atmosphere. Food choices were excellent. We started with a hummus that was served at first with crostini with some basil flavored oil, which was a unique touch. The hummus had strong tahini flavors, a plus in my book. Afterwards they brought a pita which was puffed up, and we saw the steam leaving it after we punctured it. It was blissful. We had the charred octopus as well, which was delicious, but in my opinion, that dish was about the tapenade that was served as a side. I am not usually a fan of olives and capers, but the combination with the sun dried tomatoes and feta cheese was a match made in heaven.We tried three of the main courses: lamb chops, Tuscan sliced ribeye, and the grilled branzino. I thought the Ribeye was spectacular. The sauce that came on the bottom was decadent, and we finished the rest of the pita by smothering it with it - it was that good. The lamb chops were excellent. The meat was not gamey in taste, and it was beautifully presented with half a head of roasted garlic. The branzino was equally as good, and cooked to perfection. As it is a whole fish though, check your bites to ensure you don't eat a spine. I am already looking forward to coming back soon.

Beautiful restaurant and great ambiance. The staff were all friendly and attentive to our needs. We sat at the bar and ordered some drinks and the hummus app. The drinks were good, I wouldn't say they are amazing for the price but that could just be my preference, they were beautiful and you could tell the bartenders were passionate about their jobs. The app was great- the hummus was amazing and the presentation was beautiful. For the amount of hummus, it came with 3 pita breads which in my opinion wasn't quite enough, it would be nice to see 1-2 more pieces of pita especially if you're sharing between 2+ people.

I want to say that this place is located in a beautiful area , in front of the river . The place has a nice ambiance. We loved most of our plates except for the lamp chops and the tiramisu. The lamp chops lack flavor and the tiramisu was too bland. On the other hand we loved the charred octopus and and the lobster linguine. Also all our drinks were delicious. Additionally our waitress Mercedes was impecable , she treated us really well super attentive and helpful . Our favorite about this restaurant was the service and the location .

Excellent fresh and beautifully presented appetizers , salmon tartare , prosciutto with Burrata . The Rigatoni sauce was perfect , not acidic or bland like elsewhere. The steak and vegetables had slight herbs and seasoning to compliment. Panacotta creamy and delicious . The outside patio is lovely and the inside very relaxed yet elegant.