Eloise Restaurant and Bar

Very gorgeous ambience and a nice addition to Wayzata.The starters : date stuffed with sausage wrapped in bacon were rich and interesting, but only served four dates for $19; the Parker house rolls were very warm and lovely, but the butters were slightly odd and would have enjoyed getting a plain butter as well as the flavored butters. Additionally, it would've been nice to have the butters re-explained to us at the time they were placed on the table. The duck confit was a giant serving and also would've benefited from a re-explanation at the time of serving. It was Rich and interesting. Mains: the Wagyu Wellington was amazing with homemade catchup - the table favorite but plated oddly placed on a small plate. chicken Shawarma was a generous portion and had delicious cinnamon/cardomen flavor imbued. The squash Anglonotti was delicious. The crab spaghetti however was terrible - very fishy. Dessert: previewed on a cart, very old school, but helpful to know what you are getting into: the toffee cake was as delicious as you can imagine, interestingly made with dates. The flourless chocolate torte was a huge hit, very rich and brownie like.Service: We were seated at a table close to the door, which was chilly even with a reservation made well in advance and an uncrowded time being seated at 5:45pm, would recommend requesting a booth. The atmosphere got very loud and the wait staff persisted in talking in very quiet tones of voice - we are not old btw!. Our waiter was very nice but seemed very nervous/new. Overall, we loved the atmosphere, but it felt a little expensive for the overall experience.

Parking is easy because there's a little ramp right across the street. The place was a little hard to find- Google Maps takes you to Grocer's Table. It's actually around the corner past that and NOT where the map says it is. The wooden symbol that marks the restaurant is too discreet so took me a few minutes to hunt down.The ambiance is very cute- vintage with a little feminine touch and date night feel. Our service was great! Three of us ordered our own 'bite' (I had two deviled eggs which had a great pack of flavor), shared the salmon tartare (good flavor and touch of spice from what I think was the Dijon Mayo), entree (I had the Crab Spaghetti alla chittara which was amazing!! Another friend got the agnolotti which had a perfected pasta shell and sauce, another got the trout which was orange like salmon but just a little less fishy but cooked tender with greens) and we shared sides (fries had a great crisp with a bearnaise aioli, beets were flavorful) and all shared the toffee cake with salted caramel buttermilk ice cream. I'm really surprised this place wasn't closer to five stars. I'd go back again tomorrow and try another few things on the menu (in addition to getting the crab spaghetti again)!!

My friend and I were so excited to try this place. There was an issue with the reservation, so we sat at the bar. It was incredibly tight. The overall ambiance and decor is elegant and moody. Definitely a cute aesthetic for a sexy date night. Back to the bar - it was incredibly tight. We were there right when they opened (5pm) so we asked if we could sit at a table. They told us they were fully booked for reservations. All but 2 tables were empty. While enjoying our drinks at the bar, we went to their website to grab a reservation at a table for a later date. Turns out they had tables available every 15 minutes for the entire evening. We snagged a reservation and went to the host stand to tell them we had a reservation. They said it was "impossible" and they "couldn't find it" and they were "fully booked." I showed them my confirmation email and they seated us at a table. For the two hours we were there, half of the restaurant remained empty. The hostesses were not the most friendly people. It's as if they couldn't be bothered to have us at their restaurant. It was off-putting - hence the low rating. The dinner service was excellent. We recognized some of the staff from the recently-closed restaurant Campiello. They were so friendly and that was the best part of our experience. The wait staff were incredibly attentive. Let's get into the food: Sturgeon Caviar: 4/5. Bite-sized, easy. My friend and I love caviar, so it was nice having it all put together for the perfect bite. We made sure to get a glass of champagne to accompany our bites! Parker House Rolls: 5/5. Every meal needs bread. These rolls with the 3 butters are perfect to get dinner started. They're served warm, and each bite is fluffy and delicious. My favorite thing on the menu. Pan Seared Steelhead Trout: 2.5/5. Very unremarkable. I wish this dish had more. It left a lot to be desired. But the trout was cooked to perfection. Grilled Shawarma Spiced Chicken: 2/5. The lack of flavor in this dish was shocking. I expected this dish to be full of flavor since it has "spiced" in its name. The flavor was incredibly lacking. The best parts were the couscous and the salad. The yogurt cooled the dish down quickly and dampened whatever "spice" was in the dish. Bananas Foster: 3/5. It was nice being able to light it and be apart of the experience, but the person who brought it out was a little discombobulated. They were spilling things on the table left and right. Maybe they were stressed? Not sure. But the dessert was good. Not the best and not the worst. This place definitely needs to work out a few kinks and front of house staff could be a little more inviting. Would consider trying this place again and will update my review if I do.

Stopped in for a drink on a Thursday evening, place was pretty full. Hosts were wonderful and provided great service, got us a standing table in the bar and took our winter coats to hang them up elsewhere. Didn't eat anything on this trip but the menu looked interesting, liked the global influence on the dishes. Be prepared for Wayzata pricing on everything. We got two Oaxaca Candy Canes, a tequila based holiday riff on the classic espresso martini. It was well balanced and delicious. Loved the peppermint biscotti on top. Lots of free public parking on the street and in the ramp behind Eloise. Nice atmosphere

Eloise is excellent! I've been wanting to go here for a while and I saw some reviews were a bit wonky but I had to see for myself. The shawarma chicken is AMAZING 10/10. All the flavors pair so well together. It is perfectly seasoned. I loved all the nuts and raisins with the couscous! Pro tip: squeeze the lemon on the chicken. Eloise is truly a steal, I had a drink , appetizer and my main entree for $84 bucks and I was so full. I couldn't even have my own dessert but I still managed to sneak a bite from my friend who had their pistachio creme brûlée which was to die for. Service was good and the ambiance is what you would expect from a restaurant in Wayzata. Book your reservation asap!

Eloise, created by the team behind The Grocer's Table, is a true gem in Wayzata! From the moment you step in, it feels like you're on the set of The Great Gatsby--the old-money vibe is undeniable. The ambiance is luxe, expensive, and undeniably sexy, making it the perfect spot for a special date night.I sat at the bar with my partner, and the staff couldn't have been more attentive or kind. I came in with tempered expectations due to mixed reviews I'd seen about the food, but let me tell you--those reviews couldn't have been more wrong. This place is worth every penny!The menu is short and sweet, which I love, and every bite felt meticulously crafted. We started with the Sturgeon Caviar, featuring smoked crème fraîche, caraway, and potato pavé. While it's only two bites, it's perfect for date night--rich, decadent, and memorable.For my main course, I had the Wagyu Meatloaf Wellington, paired with crispy, salty fries. The meatloaf, with its black truffle, duxelle cream, and tomato jam, was an elevated twist on comfort food--like a warm, flavorful hug. It was perfection.To end the night, I indulged in the Warm Sticky Toffee Cake with dark caramel and buttermilk sea salt ice cream. Sweet, salty, creamy, gooey, and rich--it was everything you'd want in a dessert and more.Reservations can be tricky, but don't let that discourage you! Sit at the bar, like I did, or take advantage of the quick turnover for groups of friends or double dates. Whether you're celebrating something special or just treating yourself, Eloise delivers an unforgettable dining experience. I'll absolutely be back!

We were very excited to hear that the team behind Grocer's Table was opening a restaurant next door with elevated food and cocktails, and had been impatiently awaiting it's opening. After dining at Eloise tonight, I'm sad to say that while the interior is beautiful and sophisticated, and the service was wonderful, the food left much to be desired, especially given the high price point. The meal began with complimentary nuts and olives. They were good, but it was a very small portion for three people. Next up, we tried the charcuterie board which was ok, but nothing to rave about and we wouldn't order it again. The cracker to charcuterie ratio was definitely off. For dinner, we ordered two Wagyu Meatloaf Wellingtons and the Dungeness Crab Spaghetti alla Chitarra. We were very excited about the wellingtons as we are always on the hunt for the best wellington in the Twin Cities.... these were not it. While aspects of the wellingtons were tasty (the side of tomato jam was wonderfully flavorful as was the duxelle cream), the actual wagu meatloaf wellington was, I am disappointed to say, extremely underwhelming and practically flavorless. The decision to make the wellington have a meatloaf consistency we all thought was a mistake as it was essentially just bland mush. It hurts me to review a wellington so poorly, but it did not live up to expectations. As for the Dungeness Crab Spaghetti alla Chitarra: 1 out of 3 of us enjoyed it. It was way too salty and fishy (not in a good way) for me. I couldn't eat more than a bite. Now for something positive: the warm sticky toffee cake was quite lovely. I wish there had been a little bit more caramel, but otherwise zero complaints!I really wanted to love Eloise, but for the high price point and the mediocre food, I can't see going back soon.

I'm honestly so surprised that this restaurant is currently only 4.2 stars. We tried so many things on the menu (came with a group of 8). There wasn't a thing we didn't like. We sat in the back left corner, which was perfect because my dad has hearing aids. He commented how much he appreciated all of the soft surfaces to absorb sound so that he could actually partake in conversation.Our favorite small plates were the salmon tartare and beef carpaccio. Bread rolls were great too (who doesn't like bread?!)The chicken shawarma took the cake for the best large plate. We also enjoyed the meatloaf Wellington. We had a long discussion with our waiter about the meatloaf because some people see Wellington and they immediately think beef - - this is more of a meatloaf (as it suggested in the name of the dish) so if you don't like the texture of meatloaf, don't order. If you like meatloaf, absolutely order this.

Super cute new spot in Wayzata! Sister restaurant of Grocers Table in the old Lulu Lemon pop up. We walked in for a table on a Friday night and waited a little over an hour, however, we were able to have drinks while we waited. They did have some earlier reservations available same day but timing didn't work for us. We sat at the bar which was nice and service was quick! They gave us small bites to start (candied nuts and olives) and we started with the beef carpaccio and grilled oysters. Both good but nothing extraordinary. For dinner we got the agnolotti pasta and chicken entrees. Great flavors and the entrees were a good size! The menu here is quite small so will be interesting to see if they change things up often. Overall had a nice experience and would recommend a visit!

The decor/ambiance is pretty amazing, they did a great job on the build. Only gripe is the air vents over the back booth froze two of us so they need to be blocked or shielded. Olives and nuts to start are a nice bonus. I had the short rib special which was perfect and needs to be added to the regular menu, very tender and tasty. The chicken shawarma had great flavor and is something that you don't see on many menus. We'll be back.