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    Ellington's

    3.9 (158 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    ELLINGTON'S ATMOSPHERE

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    Upscale
    Happy hour specials

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    Mini shrimp cocktail
    Shauna C.

    Came here as a date night for their Murder at the Mansion murder mystery dinner. The show has been great and the actors were super energetic. The food has been phenomenal, atmosphere is really nice and I would definitely come back again.

    The Charcuterie Board
    Alexandra R.

    The Bar at Ellington's Restaurant is awesome!! We enjoyed cocktails with Isaiah the phenomenal bartender! I recommend coming here if you are looking for unique eats and a place to chill! The food was great and Isaiah's drinks were fabulous! We enjoyed chatting with Isaiah!

    Pimento cheese with bagel chips
    Carey E.

    Second review - half a year later - food and service continues to be excellent. Party of three started with the pimento cheese app, delicious with the bagel chips. Entrees were filet with manchego potatoes, bone in pork chops with roasted potatoes and the chicken with gnocchi. Filet great, finest amount of potatoes ever but that's fine cause they were the saltiest. Despite being described as a petit filet it was huge so the portion size was great, cooked perfectly. Pork chops got great reviews. The chicken and gnocchi said the gnocchi was some of the best and really didn't even need the chicken. Always great service and ambiance- truely a hidden gem in downtown Nashville.

    Clearly it was delicious
    Sarah K.

    Seems like a secret restaurant no one knows about! We had a reservation, were sat outside (weather was great) and the noise was the perfect level to have conversation. The food was amazing! If you eat here, you get to jump the line to go to the pop up bar upstairs! The theme was "falling in the Fairlane". The drinks were all fall themed which was a fun after dinner spot!

    Our entree's to celebrate our wedding.
    Jay H.

    If your in Nashville and looking for excellence in dining and ambiance. "ELLINGTON'S" is the place to go. World class foood and service Cruz is the best. Host. Server.

    Pimento dip
    Haley P.

    Came here for a drink and appetizer with my husband a few nights ago. Nice, sexy bar with great evening ambiance and low lighting, as well as beautiful skyline view. Cocktails were good, and the pimento dip was yummy and good to share. Would recommend, or come again next tome we're in town.

    The Honest Thief was sweet but just strong enough to pair well with dinner. 8/10
    Tia R.

    This is a hotel restaurant but the atmosphere is very elegant and feels upscale. It feels like an experience but my friends and I were dressed fairly nice, while everyone else worse jeans and a t-shirt. Our server was a smooth taker but friendly. Overall, the food was good and the restaurant provided a nice and cozy ambiance.

    Hot chicken deviled eggs
    Macy S.

    As previous reviews mention, Ellington's offers a great happy hour menu! Prices are awesome, with food options for $5 and cocktails for $7. If I was only reviewing drinks, this place would've been easily 5-stars. The Rosemary Collins and Cucumber Gimlet were both dynamite. What is lacking was the food.. which could've easily just been what we ordered. The Hot Chicken Deviled Eggs were pretty much just boiled eggs with a spoon full a chipotle mayo on top. The center of the egg was not mixed as you would expect with a traditional deviled egg. Could've been a personal preference, but it just wasn't good. We didn't order any additional food items so I'm not sure if other items are better. Hard to judge the atmosphere during COVID, but I would expect summers to be really cool with their outdoor space. I'd recommend definitely checking out the happy hour drinks and other food items, the prices really make it worth stopping in.o

    Menu in the lobby
    Rachel G.

    What a hidden gem you step out of the elevator and into a different time. It is updated yet has enough of the charm from long ago. Reservations on Resy - Easy Peasy All the wait staff -super friendly! I love the menu has a simplicity to it. My steak was cooked to perfection The biscuits were delicious (berry jam so I could not partake) Love the drink menu very unique flavors. The Pacific Prince was my choice they light the rosemary so it gives it a smoky vibe! Cannot wait to go back and check out the beautiful outdoor area. They offer love music and events!

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    Ask the Community - Ellington's

    What's the best parking option?

    I would just use Park Hero or another parking app. With a little walk you can park for free, after 5pm, at the Tennessee State Capital Parking.

    What is the dress code?

    Nice casual. Nice jeans, collar shirt

    How far is this from Opryland?

    Hi Gail, It is approximately 18 minutes away from Fairlane Hotel.… Read more

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    I'm surprised I didn't see this on the top reviews but I will share it -- MAKE A RESERVATION!…read more Okay - now that that's out of the way here is the good: 1 - If you're looking for a space in Nashville that makes incredible cocktails and where servers can help you go on a drink progression, this is your place. There are drinks that are refreshing/lighter and ones that are more spirit-centered. They also have small bites that are really excellent pairs to the drinks. 2 - It is very small. So if you feel like you'll land on a spot because someone popped in and just left, you might be out of luck. We were able to be seated because we came a little earlier, and I believe someone at the bar left earlier than anticipated. 3 - It's quite dark/moody. If you have a person who's weirded out by spaces like this, go somewhere else. If you can't read the menu in the darker/lower lit spaces, bring out your phone's flashlight. One thing that's GREAT about the menu is that they have it in contrasting colors (ie light paper and black ink) and the font is large. There was a spot that I went to recently where the lighting was very low and they used a dark tan font on manila colored paper. If the lighting was normal, it wouldn't have been a problem ... but in lower light, the lack of contrast was not helpful! 4 - The staff is really great. I know that I mentioned it before, but if you've ever been to places like The Aviary in Chicago or places like this, you'll feel that this is right in the same lane.

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