Best Authentic Restaurants in The Lakes

If you want a wonderful experience, ask for Derek. He is the best. It brings our dining to another level. It is a great restaurant with a good menu. You won't go wrong dining here.

Happy Hour food was outstanding... Each item served2-3 people  Complimentary warm freshly baked foccacio and olive oil dip were perfect Rachel, the manager was extremely professional,friendly and helpful A TRULY WONDERFUL EVENING

This is probably my third trip to Samurai but first time for dinner. Staff here is always super friendly and helpful if there's any questions. Went with my parents this time but I usually come with the GF. Great value here and an absolutely great spot if you're looking for a nice spot for some high quality meat and impeccable service.

The culinary experience at this establishment was nothing short of exquisite. While the scallops were delectable, they could have benefited from a more pronounced sear, requiring an additional 45 seconds to reach that perfect golden crust. The crab cakes were a revelation, far exceeding my expectations in both size and flavor. They were a symphony of taste, each bite a testament to the quality of the ingredients. The fettuccine bolognese dish was equally impressive, so much so that I found myself taking some home. My partners choice of penne vodka with shrimp was met with delight; the shrimp were generously portioned and cooked to an absolute pinnacle of perfection. Though there was a minor delay in the service, our gracious waitress compensated for it by graciously offering a glass of limoncello as a token of apology. Despite this brief interlude, the quality of the food rendered the wait a mere formality, well worth the anticipation it engendered.

This family-run business is great. The food was special. Everyone orders the lemon potatoes because they're really amazing. I overheard some people talking about it at the gym and decided to try the restaurant. There are some items on the menu that are expensive but for the most part it's very reasonably priced. The wait staff are really dedicated to the vision of this very comfortable and inviting restaurant. Elia lives up to its reputation. It's an easy place for a vegetarian to eat as well, especially if you eat fish.