Belle & Grey Wayzata Review: Hotel Landing's Restaurant, Is It Worth It?

The short version: Belle & Grey is the restaurant inside Hotel Landing in Wayzata, and since I’m staying at the hotel, I’ve been going almost every day. It’s a cozy, comfortable spot with European-style architecture, the Little Gem Caesar is a good Caesar, and the service is fast and friendly. But it’s expensive for what you get: lunch for one, a steak au poivre and a Caesar, came to $87.80 with tax and tip. It’s a fine restaurant, and an easy one if you’re staying at the hotel, but I wouldn’t go out of my way for it.

I had lunch at Belle & Grey on October 20, 2026, and I’ve been going almost every day during this stay at Hotel Landing. They remember my order now. I paid for everything myself, and nothing was comped.

Pros

• Right inside Hotel Landing, close to Lake Street and the lake
• A good Caesar: big whole leaves, crisp, and the dressing isn’t too strong
• Cozy and never too loud, with outlets at the bar and many of the tables, so it’s easy to work or eat solo
• Fast, friendly service, and you’re seated quickly
• Easy parking, in the hotel’s covered parking or on the streets along it

Cons

• Expensive for the portions: over $50 for a fairly small steak au poivre
• A small side of salmon on the salad is $21, and they don’t tell you the price when they offer it
• Butter goes on the toast at brunch without asking
• Bar service can be a little slower

Getting there

Belle & Grey is the restaurant in Hotel Landing, at 925 Lake Street East in Wayzata, close to the lake and to Lake Street. If you’re staying at the hotel, it’s right off the lobby. Parking is usually pretty easy: there’s covered parking in the hotel, or you can park on the streets along the hotel.

It used to be ninetwentyfive, the hotel’s longtime restaurant, and it was refreshed and renamed Belle & Grey in spring 2026. The menu is credited to Chef Bam Liu.

The setting: 7.5 out of 10

It’s a pretty nice setting, with a kind of European-style architecture. It feels fairly cozy, and it’s never really too loud. There’s always a good amount of people, but it’s never too crowded or too busy. Sometimes they even have live music on the weekends. There’s also an outdoor area, a covered terrace with tiled tables looking out over the trees along the road. I haven’t sat out there yet, but it looks decent.

I’ve sat in both the booths and at the bar. The booths are pretty comfortable, and so is the bar. There’s an outlet at the bar, and a lot of the tables have outlets too, so every time I’ve gone, if I needed one, there was one available. I sometimes work there.

You don’t really need a reservation. I’ve never had any trouble getting a table, even at peak lunch and dinner times.

If you sit toward the back, it feels a little brighter and it’s usually quieter, so if you want that, just ask.

The food: 7 out of 10

At lunch I usually get the Little Gem Caesar and a steak. This time it was the steak au poivre.

The Little Gem Caesar: 8 out of 10. I like it. It’s a little bit of a smaller portion, but it’s pretty good. The dressing isn’t too strong, and they don’t put too much of it. The salad has the larger whole leaves rather than cut-up ones, so it feels a little nicer, and it’s usually pretty crisp. It’s a good Caesar. They’ll offer to add salmon on the side, but it’s $21 for a very small piece, which is extremely expensive, and they don’t tell you that’s the price.

Steak au poivre: 7 out of 10. The fries are pretty good, usually crisp, though you get a slightly smaller number of them. The steak is a pretty small portion, and honestly, it’s a little expensive at over $50. It comes with broccolini and the au poivre sauce, which is not too bad, and they also offer chimichurri. Not too bad overall.

The red brick chicken: 7.5 out of 10. It’s $38, and it’s actually pretty good. I didn’t snap a photo of it, though.

Steak and eggs, at brunch: 7 out of 10. Not too bad. It comes with sourdough toast, which was pretty toasty and crisp. Sometimes they put butter on it without asking if you want it, which is a minor thing.

Service: 7.5 out of 10

The service is usually pretty good. It’s fairly fast, they’re friendly, and they remember my order now. I’m always seated pretty quickly. There was one time they messed up an order, but it’s usually pretty good.

There are just some very minor things they could improve. Mention if there’s butter on the toast. And when they ask if you want salmon on the side, tell you it’s $21. Sometimes the bar service can be a little slower, as it is at a lot of restaurants, so just be aware of that.

Hours

Breakfast is Monday to Friday, 7 to 11 a.m., with brunch on weekends from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch is weekdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., there’s a happy hour in the afternoon, and dinner runs from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. (10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays), with a late-night menu after that. Check OpenTable before you go, since hours can change.

What it cost

Lunch for one, the steak au poivre ($51 at lunch) and a Little Gem Caesar ($17), came to $73.80 with tax and $87.80 with tip. The Caesar is $19 on the dinner menu, so lunch prices are a little lower.

Value: 4 out of 10

Honestly, I don’t think it’s a good value. The steak is too expensive for the portion, and the small piece of salmon is way too expensive at $21. There are other places nearby that I think are a better value.

Vs. RH, Mara and Sakana

• RH Rooftop: RH has better food and a nicer setting, and the service is just a tad better.
• Mara: Mara also has better food, the value is better, and the setting is much better.
• 6Smith: I’ve had the steak frites at both. Similar quality, but 6Smith’s is much cheaper, and it sits right on the lake. Belle & Grey is the quieter room.
• Sakana: it depends, because they’re a little different. The setting at Belle & Grey is a bit nicer. The service and the food are about the same. So it’s a toss-up, and it depends on where you want to be. Sakana has the benefit of being right on Lake Street, so it’s a little nicer to walk around that area and be in front of the water.

Who it’s for

Anyone staying at Hotel Landing who wants an easy, comfortable meal without leaving the building. It’s a good spot if you’re on your own: because it’s a hotel restaurant, it’s very comfortable to go solo, and with all the outlets, it’s easy to sit and work for a bit. If you’re not staying at the hotel, there are better options in the Minneapolis area.

Tips if you go

• Get the Little Gem Caesar, or the red brick chicken.
• If they offer salmon on the side, know it’s $21 for a small piece.
• Don’t want butter on your toast at brunch? Say so when you order.
• Ask to sit toward the back if you want it brighter and quieter.
• Need to charge your phone or laptop? The bar and a lot of the tables have outlets.
• Bar service can be a little slower, so sit at a table if you’re in a hurry.
• You don’t really need a reservation, even at peak times.
• Park in the hotel’s covered parking or on the streets along the hotel.
• Check for live music on weekends, and try the outdoor area in good weather.

Verdict: 7 out of 10

It’s a fine restaurant: cozy, comfortable, with a good Caesar and friendly service. But I don’t think it’s really that special, and it isn’t a good value. I wouldn’t go if I wasn’t staying at the hotel. There are better restaurants in the Minneapolis area. If you are staying at Hotel Landing, though, it’s an easy, reliable place to eat, work, or have a meal on your own.

FAQ

Where is Belle & Grey?

Inside Hotel Landing, at 925 Lake Street East in downtown Wayzata, Minnesota, close to the lake.

Is Belle & Grey the same as ninetwentyfive?

Yes. It’s Hotel Landing’s restaurant, refreshed and renamed in spring 2026.

How much does Belle & Grey cost?

Lunch for one, a steak au poivre and a Caesar, came to $87.80 with tax and tip. The steak is $51 and the Little Gem Caesar is $17 at lunch. A side of salmon is $21.

What should I order at Belle & Grey?

The Little Gem Caesar, and the red brick chicken ($38) is pretty good too. The steak au poivre and the steak and eggs at brunch are fine, but the steak is small for the price.

Is Belle & Grey good for solo dining or working?

Yes. It’s comfortable to go on your own, it’s never too loud, and the bar and many of the tables have outlets.

Do you need a reservation at Belle & Grey?

Not really. I’ve never had trouble getting a table, even at peak lunch and dinner times.

What are Belle & Grey’s hours?

Breakfast weekdays 7 to 11 a.m., weekend brunch 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., lunch weekdays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and dinner from 4:30 p.m. Check OpenTable for the latest.

Is there parking at Belle & Grey?

Yes. There’s covered parking in the hotel, or street parking along the hotel.

Belle & Grey or Sakana?

About the same on food and service. Belle & Grey has the nicer room; Sakana is right on Lake Street by the water, and it’s the better value.