My partner and I were really looking forward to trying VELE for the first time, especially because we were celebrating a special day. Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. We checked online before going, and the restaurant showed that it closed at 10:00 PM. We arrived at 9:00 PM, so we believed we had plenty of time for a normal dinner service. When we walked in, there was no host at the stand for about two minutes. Once someone finally came, we asked for a table for two. She left, and when she returned, she informed us that there were no tables available. The only seating available was at the bar, as the servers had already “closed out” for the night. This was confusing and frustrating - if the restaurant is listed as open until 10:00 PM, guests arriving at 9:00 PM should still be seated normally, especially in a fine-dining establishment. It felt like the staff simply didn't want to take new tables anymore, even though the restaurant was technically open. For a place with such great reviews and a beautiful ambience, we expected a much better welcome, especially on a day that was meaningful to us. Sadly, our first impression was not positive.
Jessica Jordan
Our server was very knowledgeable of the menu and gave great recommendations. I had a tequila cocktail that was Amazing. The oysters were succulent, shrimp/ crab cake was amazing and the salmon was cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this place.
Brigitte M
Love this place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Colleen Bratcher
Michael was an awesome server, friendly and had great recommendations!! Great atmosphere, although a little loud, but I'll get over it and return next time I am in town!!
Denise Dempsey
First time experiencing this awesome restaurant, Michael was our waiter and he was the best ever ! Food was 10 out of a 10 ! Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jennifer Glover
Come here every year when I'm in town for a conference and they never disappoint 🔥🙌🏽 Phenomal service, drinks, and food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Louie K’s Up
VELE gave everything it was supposed to give elegant, flavorful, and peaceful. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere sets the tone. Every plate was crafted like art, and the service matched the energy perfectly. It’s the type of place where conversation flows, the food speaks for itself, and you leave full not just in your stomach, but in spirit. Louie K’s Up for the moments that taste like purpose. 🍷✨🔥
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
W. K. Guard
We originally did not have a table when we tried to get reservations online. When we went to the restaurant they were very helpful and prepared a table for the five of us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shivani Sehgal
The eggplant bruschetta(appetizer dish) was very tasty, and along with pesto flavored pasta dish. This restaurant is a formal place for couples to go out, and eat out at nice refined restaurant. The quantity size of the food justified with price of the item. Unfortunately, the price of food is on the higher side, however the atmosphere and the experience eating at the fine dine justified the cost of the food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
READYREDD
Dinner was amazing. This is a place I will be visiting again
Stopped by for dinner while in town for work. I asked the front desk hostess if reservation was required and was told no, but she didn't have a table available for one. I understood and temporarily sat at the table across from the bar. I waited 15 minutes until water was offered. Finally a server came by and took my drink order. Another 15 minutes later my drink wasn't available but instead asked if I wanted an appetizer. I asked to be moved to the bar seats after it became available and that when drink was finally served. I ordered my food, had an entree and a side, but before I even finished my entree (while still actually eating)and still had my side, the server asked if I needed a box for my side. Having worked in service, this essentially trying to kick me out. When I brought my concerns to the manager, Joe, he simply stated the restaurant was understaffed, appreciated my feedback, and no apologies.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Daveda Walton
Good and service was wonderful. I’ll be back when I return for work!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Astrid Gaskin
I have to give credit where credit is due. I have had some Michelin Star salmon dishes and my blackened salmon hands down beat the Master Chef when it came to flavor!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jim Stock
Make reservations! Our waiter, don’t remember his name but taller feller that works out. He was on point with serving us. Our glass was never fully empty yet he never over bugged us. Good was delicious and atmosphere was quite yet enjoyable. It’s a pricey establishment but that was our choice on what we ordered. I highly recommend you try it. We went to celebrate our 27th anniversary.
My partner and I were really looking forward to trying VELE for the first time, especially because we were celebrating a special day. Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing.
We checked online before going, and the restaurant showed that it closed at 10:00 PM. We arrived at 9:00 PM, so we believed we had plenty of time for a normal dinner service.
When we walked in, there was no host at the stand for about two minutes. Once someone finally came, we asked for a table for two. She left, and when she returned, she informed us that there were no tables available. The only seating available was at the bar, as the servers had already “closed out” for the night.
This was confusing and frustrating - if the restaurant is listed as open until 10:00 PM, guests arriving at 9:00 PM should still be seated normally, especially in a fine-dining establishment.
It felt like the staff simply didn't want to take new tables anymore, even though the restaurant was technically open.
For a place with such great reviews and a beautiful ambience, we expected a much better welcome, especially on a day that was meaningful to us. Sadly, our first impression was not positive.
Our server was very knowledgeable of the menu and gave great recommendations. I had a tequila cocktail that was Amazing. The oysters were succulent, shrimp/ crab cake was amazing and the salmon was cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this place.
Love this place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael was an awesome server, friendly and had great recommendations!! Great atmosphere, although a little loud, but I'll get over it and return next time I am in town!!
First time experiencing this awesome restaurant, Michael was our waiter and he was the best ever ! Food was 10 out of a 10 ! Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Come here every year when I'm in town for a conference and they never disappoint 🔥🙌🏽 Phenomal service, drinks, and food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
VELE gave everything it was supposed to give elegant, flavorful, and peaceful. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere sets the tone. Every plate was crafted like art, and the service matched the energy perfectly.
It’s the type of place where conversation flows, the food speaks for itself, and you leave full not just in your stomach, but in spirit.
Louie K’s Up for the moments that taste like purpose. 🍷✨🔥
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We originally did not have a table when we tried to get reservations online. When we went to the restaurant they were very helpful and prepared a table for the five of us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The eggplant bruschetta(appetizer dish) was very tasty, and along with pesto flavored pasta dish. This restaurant is a formal place for couples to go out, and eat out at nice refined restaurant. The quantity size of the food justified with price of the item. Unfortunately, the price of food is on the higher side, however the atmosphere and the experience eating at the fine dine justified the cost of the food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Dinner was amazing. This is a place I will be visiting again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Octopus
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Stopped by for dinner while in town for work. I asked the front desk hostess if reservation was required and was told no, but she didn't have a table available for one. I understood and temporarily sat at the table across from the bar. I waited 15 minutes until water was offered. Finally a server came by and took my drink order. Another 15 minutes later my drink wasn't available but instead asked if I wanted an appetizer. I asked to be moved to the bar seats after it became available and that when drink was finally served. I ordered my food, had an entree and a side, but before I even finished my entree (while still actually eating)and still had my side, the server asked if I needed a box for my side. Having worked in service, this essentially trying to kick me out. When I brought my concerns to the manager, Joe, he simply stated the restaurant was understaffed, appreciated my feedback, and no apologies.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Good and service was wonderful. I’ll be back when I return for work!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have to give credit where credit is due. I have had some Michelin Star salmon dishes and my blackened salmon hands down beat the Master Chef when it came to flavor!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Make reservations! Our waiter, don’t remember his name but taller feller that works out. He was on point with serving us. Our glass was never fully empty yet he never over bugged us. Good was delicious and atmosphere was quite yet enjoyable. It’s a pricey establishment but that was our choice on what we ordered. I highly recommend you try it. We went to celebrate our 27th anniversary.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very nice atmosphere! Would definitely recommend!
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