I came in for happy hour and was completely blown away. The espresso martini was rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced--not too sweet, just the kick I needed. But the real star? The lobster sliders. They were to die for--buttery, tender, packed with flavor, and honestly one of the best happy hour bites I've ever had. And the price? Surprisingly affordable for the quality and portion. The service was just as impressive as the food. Our waiter was incredibly kind, attentive, and genuinely seemed to enjoy being there--which always makes a difference. He gave great recommendations and made us feel completely taken care of without hovering. And then there's the location. Right on the lake, 6Smith offers some stunning views--especially if you can snag a spot by the window or outside. It felt like a little escape. read more

Just went here for the first time last night and had a great time! Everyone who works at 6Smith was very kind, and sitting outside with a great view of the lake made for a lovely time. The food was excellent, but to be truthful, I did not partake in any of the seafood selections. My personal favorite of the night was the macaroni and cheese, or perhaps even their "Bread is Life" (you can't go wrong with a classic). I only took a star away because we waited about 50 minutes for our second round of food and in my opinion, I thought the chicken entree should have wow'd me a bit more for the price point. It was a great night read more

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Our server Alec was awesome, very observant and tuned into what we wanted our night to go like. Had early dinner reservations at a bar table for 2. He asked if we were regulars, new or in between. We've been many times, so regular. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Food great; drinks better, service fantastic, ambiance great![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Love 6 smith. read more

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Had a large group go for restaurant week! As always the food was great! They did switch the tartare from steak to salmon, which was a bummer but we just ordered it off the main menu. I got the meatball and burrata app, the filet and mashed potatoes for my entree and flan for dessert. Really enjoyed them all. The meatball was new and delicious! I shared with a friend and they had the wedge salad which was great as well! We also ordered the oyster, and Bread is Life. It was delicious as always. They did change the dips for bread, now comes with a jalapeño butter, green chimichurri, and blackberry min butter. I liked them all. We had a nice old fashion and delicious red wine to drink. Our service was very nice but not attentive and we were there I would guess an hour longer than we needed to be which was a bummer. They use to have valet but didn't on this night it was a Tuesday. Parking was easy, the ambience was dim which was nice for dinner. read more

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Have been here several times before and most certainly has served me the best steaks I've had compared to similar restaurants. Usually I think steak is overpriced but I'd say it's worth it here! Came for restaurant week with a reservation and waited like 15 minutes for a table as it was packed. A little disappointing but it didn't ruin our night. The other dishes we got were exceptional and I'd be looking to get some of them during my next visit! Place feels like a fancy steakhouse and hits that ambiance just right I think. read more

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We went here for lunch during restaurant week. The waiter gave us some great recommendations on the food options. The food came out fast and was pretty good. My favorite was the dessert. This is a great place to go for a date or to meet up with friends. read more

6Smith - Dessert - Seafood Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

6Smith always has wonderful ambiance and is a great restaurant to go to if you want a nice view of the bay while feeling like you are in a nice, upscale environment. They also have one of the best happy hour deals in the area and have a broad array of options on their menu. However, the food and service just wasn't at the same level as the price and ambiance of the restaurant. Our waitress was friendly and gave us good recommendations, but she did not come back to check up on how the food was and it was hard to get her attention when we needed it. The food was just okay overall. The wings, oysters, and lobster sliders were the best thing we got and was very good, but the wallet bites and poke crisps were just okay. The short rib nachos were actually quite bad and came out soggy and cold. We did not finish them. Also, the water we were served was lukewarm with no ice and I did not get ice when I requested it which I did think was quite odd for a restaurant especially in the summer. Overall, its a nice beautiful restaurant, but you can find better food in the area for the same price point. read more

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Favorite location - especially during restaurant week. Phenomenal food & service. Parking is sometimes tricky but it's because it's popular. The view is also fabulous. read more

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I've been remiss in posting as we were here the last time on New Year's Eve. I've been here a number of times mostly during the summer months as the location is great for outside eating with a beautiful view of Lake Minnetonka. On New Year's, we had an early reservation with friends. Clearly the staff put in a ton of work to make the evening festive no matter the time of your reservation. Decor was classy in black and gold. Each time they turned the tables they restocked hats, Tiera's, leis, etc. Guests could dress the occasion! A very nice touch. We had cocktails, apps and dinner. A highlight was the steak tartare and miso sea bass. Our friends had the hanger and flank steaks. All enjoyed their meal! Our waitress was super friendly and knowledgeable. Only downside was she was a bit salesy and became less friendly when we didn't order the most expensive steak of the night. Definitely recommend and will be back this summer! read more

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We haven't been back here in a minute! But we made reservations to celebrate our 7 year wedding anniversary and it was such a lovely treat. Dead of winter but I imagine it's beautiful to overlook the water in the warmer months. Nonetheless, the view of the frozen lake was also stunning! I ordered the prime New York strip and my husband got the filet mignon. We ordered the broccolini, French fries, and mashed potatoes for sides and it was way more than we could finish!! The mashed potatoes were so smooth and delicious, the fries were great and the broccolini was the best I've ever had. The mouth watering steak was cooked to perfection and I loved every single bite, so tasty!! I also got the blueberry basil lemonade, not really my thing but glad I tried it :) read more

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Fantastic service. The hostess even ran through the menu with us after seating us on the deck. There is not a happy hour on the deck, but the view and weather were perfect. It was quite a lively vibe outside with fun music and a busy crowd. Nate was a fabulous server. He told us about some of their best items on the menu, especially the wine, and even brought me a sample of a glass before I tried it. They offer Caymus by the glass which is always fun! It was midday so we ordered a few appetizers and drinks and they were all delicious and nicely plated. The tuna poke is amazing and they make their chips in house which were thick and crunchy and served with a nice smooth guacamole. Prices are a little high, but it is quality food, ambiance, and service. read more

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Five stars for service. Our server was very friendly, attentive, and helpful with the menu. Five stars for the ambience, especially outside because the views were fabulous. Unfortunately the food missed the mark a bit. Both my husband and I ordered salads (a wedge for him, and the beet + watermelon) with tri tip. Both of our orders of the tri tip were over cooked and dry. It was really chewy and tough to eat even more so because of the delicate salads it was paired with. The salads themselves were good. The grilled octopus was a favorite for the whole table and was shareable. The miso glazed seabass was on the sweeter side and wasn't for our pallet. The scallops, and the chili rubbed chicken sandwich were also ok - nothing amazing about it. The fries were good though. We also got an order of king crab legs which were quite pricey but good. They cut it open for you so all you have to do is scoop it out and not struggle on getting it open. The desserts were both good - flan and fifty shades of chocolate. Over all, food could have been better for the price. read more

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Halloween night first time for us my friend visiting from Michigan and I ... wht a great dinner! I had the filet mignon 8oz perfect size also We try the oysters three different sizes. They were great. We also had the great experience to try the cocktail of the night with a smoky presentation read more

What a fab spot! Sat right by the window and had a beautiful lake view. Service was excellent and overall attentive. Tried the restaurant week pre fixe meal. Such a good deal!! Salmon tartare was great, filet was amazing, and the vanilla flan was a "cherry on top". Just wish it was slightly more affordable... so I could go more often! read more

6Smith - Filet Mignon - Seafood Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

Sat at the bar. The servers were very attentive. I loved that they had my favorite non alcoholic beverage de soi. We ordered the bread that came with two different butters and chimchuri sauce. Came out hot and fresh. It was delicious. We also ordered the tuna poke with chips fresh and delicious. The buzz in here is hopping. read more

Food was amazing! Get the bread of life, miso seabass and ribeye. The service was even better, Moises was the best!

When reservations were made we were not told that there was only a buffet. The cost was exorbitant and no children's menus. Adults were $80 per adult and children were $40 per child...outrageous. The "hot" foods were lukewarm. Will not go back... read more

We did an early Mother's Day brunch on Saturday and had a great meal. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Food and service were both great, as is the ambience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I considered doing a 4 vs 5 because the restaurant feels a tad expensive, but I'm sticking with a 5 because there were certain things that were really fresh and house made, like their smoked salmon, which justifies the extra price. read more

First time having dinner here. Overall, a very pleasant experience. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Came on a Saturday night at 6:30 and had to wait a while to get a seat at the bar where we had a cocktail before our 7:15 table reservation. While we were waiting for a seat at the bar, one of the hostesses went to the bar and got us a couple cocktails which was a lovely touch. Our server was very knowledgeable and had some excellent dinner suggestions. We started with the "bread is life" and the baguette was served with some of the best chimichurri I've had. Followed by the clam chowder which was quite tasty but a bit skimpy on clams. I had the aged filet which was cooked to perfection. Hubby had the ribeye which was good but not great. Not as tender as expected. And the mushrooms were some of the best I've eaten. The space is very loud and crowded, which is a fun atmosphere but it's a little hard to have a conversation if you're not sitting next to each other. read more

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We were there last night to celebrate a 16th birthday for our granddaughter. The appetizers were wonderful! All of our meals were excellent! To our surprise, the manager sent out desserts to celebrate the 16th birthday made quite the memory! The manager was going around all the tables, adding water and making sure everybody at his restaurant was happy. We were very, very impressed. We can't wait to go back.! read more

We ended up getting a reservation for New Years Eve. The restaurant was great, food was delicious, and service outstanding. I would definitely recommend and return. read more

A friend recommended the happy hour at this spot. Took my mom and had just if the items on the menu. Everything was perfect for me, some a little spicy for my mother but the happy hour prices were amazing! Great lake views and beautiful bar area. Staff was very friendly and helpful with menu items. Will be going back for the Mac and cheese! Great happy for lunch and late night. read more

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You will probably spend more money than you really want to- but some of the food will inspire the dance of joy. Service was great- went there to celebrate a job promotion and they did a great job at making the evening special. We started with a selection of fresh oysters. They were served beautifully and all delicious. We had some oyster virgins with us- and they loved the oysters! The "Bread is Life" starter paired well with the oysters. The steak tartare as a starter was one of the few misses- it has a bit of a pet food consistency. The miso marinated seabass was a delicious entree as were the ribeyes a couple of our diners had. The pan seared Atlantic salmon flavor paled in comparison to the seabass. The Brussels sprouts were also a standout! Super flavorful and burnt to perfection. Everyone at the table kept stealing bites from the one order. The vibe is relaxed and the music playing in the background was enjoyable classic rock. Our desserts included a 50 Shades of Chocolate cake, key lime pie, and a daily offering- strawberry cake. These were all meh. We had a couple "Brandy Alexander the Great" for dessert- and they were not really worth the $15 each. I think I'd skip dessert altogether and have an extra order of Brussels sprouts! 6Smith is a great special occasion restaurant. With some wine-seabass-steaks-and Brussels sprouts you will be doing the dance of joy! read more

We never have the chance to eat out on holidays as I usually cook. This year it was just the two of us so we decided to try Easter Brunch. 6Smith does a very nice brunch. There was a prime rib station, entree buffet, salad buffet with oysters and shrimp and a dessert buffet. The food was great and hot. Still full 5 hours later. Kids will love the mac and cheese and desserts but may not like some of the other foods. The potatoes/rutabagas were a don't miss. read more

First time here. It's def in a very good spot, with the lake there. We had 7pm reservations for a birthday, party of 4 table was set with birthday card and confetti, super nice touch. Server was Very helpful with describing highlights of the menu. The smoked drink was really nice presentation. All the food ordered was really good. The reason for 4 stars is the music was to loud and it was so dark it was hard to read the menu. read more

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Oh my goodness. 10/10! I was expecting greasy, crap food based on the reviews. It couldn't be further from the truth. My family and I loved this place! Service was top notch, I wish I got her name. Miso gazed sea bass, to be desired within a couple of days. Kids salmon, super good, crispy skin. Lobster roll was ok, not amazing. Cons: it's overpriced in many ways. The calamari is good, but over $20 for 10 pieces? You guys could totally add a little more. I'm happy to pay $45 for that amazing sea bass, but fried food, come on. Restaurant ambiance is amazing. Beautiful and clean. I'd return here time and time again, just be sure to bring your wallet. It was $215 before tip for 2 adult meals and I kids meal (wine as well) read more

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Had the pleasure of visiting from out of town, and have to say that this was one incredible experience. It's really hard to find steak that is of prime grade and locally sourced in my neck of the woods. A good measure of the quality is a restaurant's ability to prepare the perfect New York steak. 6Smith knocked it out of the park. Absolutely one of the best NY steaks I've ever had at a restaurant. Cooked to perfection with edge to edge medium rare doneness. Friends had Halibut, ribeye, and filet mignon. All were fantastic. Staff was amazing and the environment warm and comfortable. I sure wish I could find a place this good near home. read more

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Dined in for a business lunch and 6Smith was the perfect place! Beautiful location with an awesome view of Lake Minnetonka. The inside gave a modern yet rustic vibe. Full bar with plenty of both table and booth seating. The highlight of our visit was the service. Top notch! We encountered quite a few servers due to our large party. They were all so nice very nice and informative. Even the servers for other tables smiled at us all as they walked by. Such a great vibe! Our entire party shared beef cheek nachos and wings for appetizers. Both delicious. The nachos were a tad spicy for me, however the wings were so damn good and perfectly cooked. Star of the lunch. I enjoyed salmon with mashed potatoes and brussel sprouts and all were good. I'm not sure that I'll be back to MN anytime soon but if so I'd visit again for sure. read more

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Bread before bros!! We waited almost an HOUR to be seated for our reservation. The only thing they told us was the table before us was over their reservation time. Initially this was a huge turn off since the point of making a reservation is to be seated by a certain time. HOWEVER, once I persisted that it was unacceptable, they got us seated and brought us complimentary champagne. The food??? Speaks for itself and honestly makes up for the shotty service at the start. I had the salmon. This was in January 2022 and me and my friends STILL talk about the bread. Worth it. read more

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Our first time dining at 6 Smith to celebrate my birthday - and I was really impressed! We made reservations for 4pm on a Sunday, and we were pleased to find out that happy hour is all day on Sunday's. We started with Short Rib Chili nachos, which were ridiculously good. Our waiter was very personable and funny, making recommendations based on the menu, and even brought me a dish that was not featured on the normal menu (which was also fantastic). To quote my husband, the steak he ordered "melted in his mouth". The place is no doubt expensive - but that is not abnormal for the area. The bar was lively and they had great music. It is not your typical "steakhouse" vibe, but much more laid back. I only wish I had saved room for their homemade desserts... I think we will definitely be back! read more

Came for fat pants Friday where you have to have a seat in the bar area only to be able to get. They post the day before on Instagram what they will be serving or the host stand will let you know as well. There are no options for taking certain items off the meal and no sharing or doggy bag with purchasing this as it is a flat $15 dollars currently and sure to leave you full. I arrived at 12:30 and was lucky they still had this option as it can sell out. The food is overwhelming with the amount and the value for everything that they put inside of these options is always worth it to me as the flavors are always well balanced. I'm not sure why they do not let you take home as it seems like such a waste of product but otherwise no other complaints. The bar area can get noisy so having quiet conversations can be challenging but also entertaining as the bartenders are always so friendly. read more

6Smith - Fat Pants Friday Burritto smothered with cheese curds and stuffed with eggs, ham and pulled pork - Seafood Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

I think it's about time I update my review for 6Smith! Since my last review in 2020, I've been here a handful of times and each dining experience has been great! The staff is friendly, there's never a crazy-long wait, and the menu is great. The patio at 6Smith became one of my favorite spots last summer, and I cannot wait to spend another summer with friends on this patio. The overall ambiance on the inside is dark, cozy, and moody. It can be romantic, casual, and perfect for a business dinner. I've eaten my way through this menu and everything, so far, has been great. I'm happy I was finally able to update this review from continued, positive experiences! Quick shoutout to Kiasia and Victoria for excellent service! read more

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Fantastic service and incredible food! Absolutely loved the Chimichurri steak- truly 'melt in your mouth'. Key lime pie was massive and super tasty! read more

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Had an amazing Happy Hour with Steak Frites and wine at the bar. Food, service and atmosphere was outstanding. Thanks for the gift idea as well! read more

Stopped by 6 smith for my first patio dining experience for the season. Had the water lily because it was light and refreshing,, just feels like you should be drinking it on the water! I didn't have my usual today instead I opted for the seasonal dish of the day on the special menu because the water did a good job describing it and it was all the things I liked. scallops which came with 3 and I added an extra for $8 on a saffron risotto with seasonal veggies and it was yummy!!!!!! The only reason I knocked one stat off was the service, the wait staff on the patio seemed very new. Our waiter kept forgetting simple things, like drink orders, or how many people were at the table. And other staff on the patio kept bringing us other people's orders. Almost like they were being trained in, just a heads up would have been nice. read more

6Smith - Scallops with saffron risotto - Seafood Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

Thursday night at 6Smith for their Sip & Shuck Oyster and Wine Tasting event. 6Smith is a warm and inviting spot with a great view of Lake Minnetonka. Wines were a hit. Lots of whites & sparklings poured by 2 friendly, informative wine experts. All wines paired beautifully with the seafood. Food was interesting...I would say it was definitely quality over quantity except for the raw oysters which were plentiful all night. The chilled seafood bar had giant shrimp, lobster, king crab, and small cups of a tasty poke. It was exquisite, but hit hard and quickly gone and never replenished. The passed apps were a tasty hot potato croquette and a cold burrata bruschetta, which came around twice and then were gone. The raw oysters were a hit; 3 varietals of small, sweet and incredibly fresh oysters. The wines kept flowing and we really needed a snack type bite to keep nibbling....maybe a charcuterie board or something. We stopped on the way home for a couple filling pizza slices....not what you would expect after paying over $200 for (2) tickets (tax & gratuity included). read more

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came here for brunch and was seriously impressed! The mojito was perfectly refreshing, the short ribs were tender and flavorful, and the pancakes were fluffy with just the right amount of sweetness. I also tried the clam chowder, and it was rich, creamy, and packed with flavor -- easily one of the best I've had in a while. On top of the great food, the service was 10/10. Friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend this spot if you're looking for a brunch that delivers on both taste and hospitality! read more

6Smith - Clam Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

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Good food and drinks . Service was excellent. Options for appetizers were great too and we enjoyed our time there. read more

6Smith - Beach - Seafood Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

A very nice looking restaurant next to the largest lake in Minneapolis. Being a Californian, I was shocked to discover it offers not only parking space for boats but also valet parking as well. Staffs are well trained and friendly, and the sea bass I ordered was very delicious. One complaint I have is the tables were too close to each other inside. I had waiters bumping into me constantly trying to reach other tables. Overall an enjoyable experience. read more

6Smith - Sea Miso Marinated Seabass - Seafood Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

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This place keeps surprising me in a very good way. Tried their Evan's chicken which was very good with the vegetable medley doing the trick. Bread is life - truly! What amazingly tasty bread with chimichurri and butter bringing it all together. Curried shrimp was pretty tasty, and the chimichurri shrimp appetizer added the perfect contrast to the chicken we had. Beware of the size of that Mud pie- crazy huge, but amazingly tasty. read more

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