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Ellie's Restaurant & Lounge, Dallas, TX

Ellie's Restaurant & Lounge

4.3
4.3
71 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Located at the luxurious HALL Arts Hotel in the Dallas Arts District, the award-winning Ellie’s Restaurant & Lounge is inspired by dining traditions that harmoniously balance an art-filled, modern aesthetic with great food and genuine hospitality at every table.

A business chic dress code is recommended for evening service to ensure an upscale guest experience. We respectfully ask that gentlemen wear shirts with sleeves and long pants.

Join us for Happy Hour from 4-6pm Monday through Friday for 50% off featured wines, beer, and highball cocktails, and enjoy featured shareables.

Enjoy live music every Thursday from 5-8pm, Friday from 6-10pm for Duos or 7-11pm for solos, and Saturday night from 6:30-10pm for an elegant, artful dining experience. Jazz Brunch is every Sunday from 11am-2pm

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri, Sun 6:30 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 6:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (972) 629-0924
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    A private dining room is available to guests by reservation only. The private dining room can accommodate up to 14 guests. Please call restaurant to make a reservation or learn more.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Corner of Leonard Street and Ross Avenue.
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Sunday Jazz Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for Jazz Brunch every Sunday at Ellie’s to enjoy the finest menu creations paired with smooth, jazzy music for an elevated experience.
    Sunday Jazz Brunch Photo

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Join us for Happy Hour every Monday through Friday from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Ellie’s for 50% off select wines by the glass, beer, and well drinks, along with discounted shareables. Dates Available: Monday through Friday Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm

    Happy Hour Photo

What 71 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ellie's Restaurant & Lounge offers a "beautiful atmosphere" with "live music" and an art-filled dining room, making it a perfect pre-show destination. Guests appreciate the "fantastic service" and creative menu, though some mention inconsistent food quality. Ideal for drinks and ambiance, Ellie's remains a favorite for many patrons.

691 Reviews
  1. Thomas

    Grand Rapids

    31 reviews

    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Went here with work colleagues after a conference. Service was slow, food was excellent. Nice menu selections and wine pairings Great place to eat if you’re not in a hurry. And make sure they give you the happy hour price because our server needed to be reminded.
    Ellie's Restaurant & LoungeResponded on November 15, 2024
    Thank you so much for great review and your visit to Ellie's will share with team. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the service and wish to welcome you back to dine soon!

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  2. Jay

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was very tentative and accommodating. The food was very tasty.
    Ellie's Restaurant & LoungeResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you so much for great review and your visit to Ellie's will share with team. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the service and wish to welcome you back to dine soon!

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  3. Nancy

    Chicago

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect. The food and service were great. The coffee was delicious and our cups were filled as needed. We enjoyed the jazz music.
    Ellie's Restaurant & LoungeResponded on November 12, 2024
    Thank you so much for great review and your visit to Ellie's will share with team. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the service and wish to welcome you back to dine soon!

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  4. Nancy

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant in the arts district. Our server Chelsea was excellent. The ambiance was wonderful. There was live music. The food was excellent. We especially loved the focaccia bread. Both entrees were nicely seasoned and beautifully plated. One of us had the miso salmon and one had the Creole redfish. Both were delicious.
    Ellie's Restaurant & LoungeResponded on November 12, 2024
    Thank you so much for great review and your visit to Ellie's will share with Chelsea and team. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the service and wish to welcome you back to dine soon!

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  5. Tong

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our group of 5 ordered variety of appetizers, they are all delicious, well presented. Main dishes are great. The special fall drink offered to us is very refreshing. Overall a great night
    Ellie's Restaurant & LoungeResponded on November 1, 2024
    Thank you so much for great review and your visit to Ellie's will share with team. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the service and wish to welcome you back to dine soon!

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  6. Maria

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente servicio, la persona que nos atendió muy amable, la comida muy deliciosa, el ambiente padricimo, la pasamos muy bien, super recomendable 👌
    Ellie's Restaurant & LoungeResponded on November 1, 2024
    Thank you so much for great review and your visit to Ellie's will share with team. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the service and wish to welcome you back to dine soon!

    Is this helpful?

  7. Jeff

    Houston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice setting and food was well presented. Really enjoyed Chelsea’s enthusiastic service. Worth checking out the neighboring sculpture garden.
    Ellie's Restaurant & LoungeResponded on November 1, 2024
    Thank you so much for great review and your visit to Ellie's will share with Chelsea and team. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the service and wish to welcome you back to dine soon!

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  8. Wrayanne

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fun hidden gem! My husband and I do regular date-night every Friday and are always looking for new places to explore. Ellie did not disappoint. The space is beautiful, the food is delicious and the service was impeccable. I didn't realize this was a hotel bar/restaurant when we booked the reservation, but we even talked about a stay-cation because the hotel was so appealing. Our server, Chelsea, was very attentive and knowledgable about the menu and made great recommendations. We enjoy the NY Strip and pork chop with crispy potatoes on the side after starting with the featured flatbread, which was mushroom, prosciutto and a pesto sauce. Everything was delicious and perfectly prepared. The tobacco onions that topped the steak were a special treat! We went at 6:30pm on a Friday night with a reservation I booked around 3pm the same day, so it's a great choice for last-minute elegance without feeling too stuffy. There was a piano performer to keep things lively, but the restaurant wasn't crowded and conversation was easy to hear. Highly recommend!
    Ellie's Restaurant & LoungeResponded on October 26, 2024
    Thank you so much for great review Wrayanne and your visit to Ellie's will share with Chelsea and with team. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the service and food. We wish to welcome you back to dine soon! Thank you again!!!

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  9. Virginia

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server Chelsea is the BEST! Food was delicious. Great place to wind down after the opera.
    Ellie's Restaurant & LoungeResponded on October 23, 2024
    Thank you so much for great review and your visit to Ellie's will share with Chelsea and with team. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the service and wish to welcome you back to dine soon!

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  10. Lawrence

    Dallas

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I had about 52 minutes to eat during the 1 hour intermission/dinner break from the Dallas Symphony. I sat at the bar and ordered a drink, food, and wine. After about 20 minutes my food hadn’t arrived (but others who arrived after I did were well into their meals), I was about to pay my tab and leave. I was assured my food was on its way but I think the order had been lost. So they must have put another order in and it arrived about 4:44, so I had about 10 minutes. I ate and paid quickly, but of course no time left to order dessert as I planned. The food was good once it arrived though!
    Ellie's Restaurant & LoungeResponded on October 23, 2024
    Thank you so much for great review and your visit to Ellie's will share with team. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the service and wish to welcome you back to dine soon!

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Ellie's Restaurant & Lounge is rated 4.3 stars by 71 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Ellie's Restaurant & Lounge

1717 Leonard St, Dallas, TX 75201

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Corner of Leonard Street and Ross Avenue.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri, Sun 6:30 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 6:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (972) 629-0924
  • Private party facilities
    A private dining room is available to guests by reservation only. The private dining room can accommodate up to 14 guests. Please call restaurant to make a reservation or learn more.
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