Elysium
$$$$ • Soul Food, African, Caribbean Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout Elysium
Customers' Favorites
Fried Chicken Wings
Jerk Fried Chicken
Shrimp and Grits
Mac N Cheese
Jollof Rice
Lamb Chops
Fries
Tacos
Elysium Reviews
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Cool lil rooftop bar with hookahs. I was enjoying myself until a young lady and her male friend said mice were running in the back where they were sitting at.
Amazing and delicious food, friendly but apathetic staff, atmosphere was so loud (music was BLASTING) for no reason. Advertised brunch at 11am but they weren’t ready to serve food until 12:30pm.
I went to brunch on Sunday, and it was all-you-can-eat with unlimited mimosas, lemon drops, and margaritas. Let me just say—this was some of the best food I’ve ever had in my life! Every single thing I tried was amazing. Not one dish missed.
The bartender was incredible! My glass was literally never empty. Every time I took a few sips, she was right there with a refill. The service was top-notch, and everyone was so friendly and attentive. They cleared our dirty...read full review
The bartender was incredible! My glass was literally never empty. Every time I took a few sips, she was right there with a refill. The service was top-notch, and everyone was so friendly and attentive. They cleared our dirty...read full review
Hours
| Monday | 5PM - 2AM |
| Tuesday | 5PM - 2AM |
| Wednesday | 5PM - 2AM |
| Thursday | 5PM - 2AM |
| Friday | 5PM - 3AM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 3AM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 2AM |
Elysium offers a brunch experience with specific dishes receiving high praise, including oxtail mac & cheese, Oreo waffles, grits, lamb chops, jollof rice, suya and fries, mac and cheese, wings, and a cool mimosa tower. The food is described as absolutely delicious, cooked to perfection, and the best ever had. The vibe and ambiance are noted by some as impeccable and very nice.
However, experiences with service and atmosphere vary significantly. Some visits report great service from staff and management, describing the co-owners as sweet and welcoming. Other visits, particularly with larger parties, cite disorganized staff, not prompt service, and very long wait times without apology or acknowledgment for celebrations. The environment is sometimes calm, but at other times the music is described as blasting like a club, overwhelming and annoying to the point where conversation is impossible.
Practical aspects include parking, which is available as regular street parking and free on weekends, though you may have to search for a spot. The bathrooms have been noted as not clean and very small. Some physical issues are mentioned, such as wobbly tables and decorative lamps on tables that did not turn on. There is an automatic 20% gratuity. The rooftop area may sometimes be empty. The overall outcome may depend on the time, day, and weather of the visit.