Eliza opened late last year and seems to have grown a following mostly by word of mouth. Owners Russell and Sally Davis put their focus on contemporary Creole cuisine and a well-curated bar program, helping the small restaurant quickly grow from a neighborhood favorite to a citywide crowd-pleaser.
As we pulled into the shopping center where this under-the-radar restaurant is located, we noticed the storefront with its classic bistro awnings, lighting and café tables. Entering the airy space, we soon forgot we were in a strip mall.
Shortly after we were seated, our friendly server asked if we were newbies. He then launched into the story of the husband-and-wife owners, highlighting their stints at Commander’s Palace. He expounded on the menu, noting that all fish is Louisiana-caught and brought in fresh daily. His enthusiasm for the restaurant and the food was contagious.
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Read on for our secret reviewer’s full review on everything from the Fried Green Tomatoes appetizer to the Grilled Gulf Fish entree and the housemade Strawberry Shortcake for dessert.