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February 2024 by Bernice R.
This is an attractive restaurant with very good service. The atmosphere is upscale but not stuffy. The food, sadly, is variable. The duck was succulent and truly superb, with a well-balanced sauce and perfect asparagus. The Mariscados had nice shrimp, but the accompanying artichokes and fish were watery and bland. The salmon and fresh pasta was also tasteless and had surprisingly little salmon. The special dessert was a delightful light cheesecake with raspberry but the cappuccino was weak and watery.
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February 2024 by kantro
we loved Vela Kitchen ! The crispy calamari was excellent! We all agreed best fried calamari around. my husband and i had the pan seared branzino with cauliflower rice was cooked to perfection. A friend had the lobster paella with saffron risotto she said was delicious. Definitely now one of our favorite restaurants. So good we didn't have leftovers to bring home we ate everything
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February 2024 by Andrew
We have eaten at Vela many times. For some reason, the quality was very mediocre, a deviation from their usually great food. The salad was drenched in dressing leaving it limp, my wife's seafood dish was overcooked, and the gin and tonic used an inferior tonic making it undrinkable. We are hoping this is just a momentary slip because we would like to return for another great meal.
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February 2024 by Ryan R.
My fiancé and I came here for our anniversary dinner and it was fantastic! We loved the decor and ambiance, the service was top notch and the food was amazing! I had the New York strip and my fiancé had the braised short rib. Both were some of the best food we've ever had. Vela Kitchen is a great place for a special occasion dinner. I highly recommend giving them a try. 9/10
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February 2024 by Kman618
We were loyal Vintage 1891 Kitchen customers and this is our first time trying sister restaurant Vela. It did not disappoint! Familiar and delicious dishes, familiar faces, similar warm, elegant, yet friendly ambiance. Highly recommend for romantic evening, dining with friends, or really any occasion where you want a nice dinner out.
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February 2024 by Arka
Vela Kitchen is great. The atmosphere is quaint and the food is always fresh with great choices. The wait staff is attentive and available but they do not rush you at all. I highly recommend this restaurant. Love the Bar seating also.
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January 2024 by RichardP
Started off with tasty specialty cocktails with which we shared cauliflower fritters in a beet aioli sauce. Our fish and chicken entrees were very good, as were our creme brulee and banana bread pudding. Definitely will go back again and will bring friends.
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December 2023 by ChristineF
We thought the food and service were excellent. The three of us tried different apps and they were all good. My scallops and drizzled onions were only lukewarm. Not too much noise and the staff was attentive but not fawning. We look forward to going back soon. The location is perfect for an after movie dinner.
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December 2023 by Dean Lambros
Been going there a few times now. I absolutely love the place! The staff are so friendly! José especially has made me comfortable! Every time I sit down to look at the menu, I always struggle trying to find something new to eat. José has assisted me on his food recommendations. Their steak that I get is better than any other steakhouse that isn’t $73. Their Truffle Mac and cheese is very strong but delicious. Calamari perfect including the sauce.After experiencing a lot with the service, I’d give it a 100 out of 10. I would grab every single person I can find to dine there. It’s was truly amazing of an experience for me!
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December 2023 by James Walker
I had lamb chops and they were great. They came with delicious scalloped potatoes. Wonderful. For dessert I had Creme Brulee. Also delicious. I recommend.
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December 2023 by Maria M.
Awful food, huge downgrade from what it used to be a few years ago. Astronomical prices too. Will not return.
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October 2023 by CKL1
Shrimp dumplings, ricotta meatballs, codfish special dish and short ribs were excellent. A little more sauce w/short ribs would have been better. Wine choices were very good. Espresso needs work or a new machine. Not good at all. Overall, we enjoyed our dinner. Have been here several times and will return. If you were open on Sundays it would be even more convenient.
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October 2023 by Kenny Schaefer
A great dinner at Vela's.Vegetarian options: A good number and variety of salads
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October 2023 by Kyle Shadix
Fantastic food and overall a great restaurant, but without WiFi, it made for a very frustrating evening. While I realize the owner may think that people should be focused on the food, etc… the restaurant experience in 2023 includes access to WiFi.I was in the restaurant for a business dinner with 8 people , but we already told the Admin who booked the space that Vela Kitchen is not ideal for business dinners as WiFi was not available, so its doubtful we will go again and/or refer anyone to this fine establishment. No Wifi = loss of significant revenue over time.Its too bad as the food and ambiance was very very nice, and I loved the cocktail menu and the brilliant menu.
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September 2023 by Foodhund
The lobster paella was more like a creamy lobster risotto however quite delicious. Service was delightful and appropriately attentive. Crabcake starter was great with fresh corn and roasted pepper salad with a slight kick to it. They have a reasonable corkage fee which we took advantage of. Will be back.
