Went there for happy hour and had a great time. They have $5 apps and drink specials from 3-6 I believe so I tried a couple things. I got the warm olives, roasted cauliflower, and pork loin. The warm olives came with brioche bread which was a great combination. The cauliflower was well seasoned with a great sauce on the side and was delicious. The pork loin was pretty good, it was basically fried strips of pork with a dipping sauce. It was maybe a bit over cooked but still tasty. The decor is beautiful, with a retro mad men vibe. But with modern touches like usb outlets underneath the bar top to charge your phone which I thought was a great. And the bartender was very friendly, attentive but didn't hover. All in all a great experience! read more

Neal and Evan at the bar are AWESOME!!! Spunky conversation and they make the experience even better. The ambiance at Ellington's is TOP TIER!!! I felt like I was in a mystery movie from the 70's when I sat in the booth next to the bar. It's fun to dress up to feel fully "in character", but not necessary. This spot is elegant and rad. We were there for dinner but I had stopped in earlier for their happy hour. The whipped goat cheese is a MUST!! Wow TRUST ME!! It's so good! Filling but not heavy. I ordered the chicken and they were happy to accommodate a substitution for broccolini instead of potatoes. The crab cakes are fried, just a heads up, but so delish!! They had just added an ice cream and cookie option on the dessert menu and it was a perfect way to end such a 5 star meal. Making a reservation was so easy and I'll be making another one super soon! read more

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Nashville is over-saturated. There are too many restaurants at too high of a price point offering mediocre food and service. I almost want to stop trying new establishments and let Darwinism settle the Nashville restaurant scene. I'll be over here eating at my old staples. I stopped in for lunch and it was empty. I ordered the cacio e pepe and it was inedible. It was so salty I couldn't finish it. I love pasta so much and I had high hopes, but it was truly awful and I should have sent it back. I was being too nice and it felt weird to do so when I was the only one there. I left so mad I spent $18 on the worst plate of food that I have eaten in 2018. By the end of 2018 many more restaurants are going to close and if Ellington weren't protected in a hotel they would be in trouble. This makes me sad because it does have potential to be a great place. It's your quintessential two martini lunch stop. It's like you walked into Mad Men. The ceilings are low, the decor is masculine, and the music is jazzy/elevator. The only thing missing was smoke, which I am very glad we are almost living in a post-smoke world. The restaurant has a decent view too. I definitely won't be back. If they can't send out an edible plate when it's literally the only plate they've made in the past hour then there is a problem. How in the world can they handle a rush when you can't handle just me? read more

TLDR: So much potential squandered :( Pros: cool setting in a hotel, classic mid century modern vibes Cons: least attentive service I've ever experienced, disingenuous bordering on rude staff, and literally no sight of anyone eating while we were there, suggesting a poorly run back of house as well (although we decided to derisk our experience by aborting our dinner plans after a few too many red flags popped up) More details for those who want it: My fiancé and I decided to make a reservation here before a walk through downtown and over to the Gulch. Despite our intention to dine here, we decided to abort our meal after a few too many red flags... It was the host's first day on the job and she "didn't know what she was doing", a fact she shared with us immediately, as she guided us to a four top. It was a short walk, and somehow two members of the waitstaff almost bumped into us on our way over. Flag number one. The dining room was decently full when we arrived with a single server covering the entire place. Flag number two. We sat at our four top and something felt... off. There were maybe 10 other tables in our vicinity, yet no one else had any food on their tables. Flag number three. A few minutes passed, the single server passing our table a few times, with no acknowledgement of us. Flag number four. It's a Friday night in Nashville and I hope I have enough self-awareness to realize that I need to take a deep breath and move at a slower pace when I'm not in New York, but something still seems off. A few more minutes pass, and a runner stops by our table asking us if we're waiting for another two folks to join us. Flag number five. A few more minutes and the single server stops by. No hello or anything - just another question about the other members of our party that don't exist. At that point I was about to ask for some water and place my drink order but he was gone too soon for any requests. Flag number six. Then the runner stopped by again and started to pour our water and my fiancé looked at me and had the brilliant suggestion to move to the bar, thinking that we might fare better on the service front there. We asked if the runner minded us moving and if there was a full food menu available. Not a problem and yes - full menu. Phew. We head over to the bar, take our seats, and the three folks behind the bar notice us but don't quite acknowledge us. Strange, but we're a bit desensitized to the aloofness of the staff by this point. One of the bartenders has a large drink in a rocks cocktail glass that she downs. I tell myself that it's lemonade. Who knows. Flag seven. A different bartender comes over, takes our order, draft IPA and a house cocktail. I notice him pouring from an already-open can into a beer glass, then opening another can and pouring a bit more into a glass, before bringing it over to me. Draft IPA from a can is a new thing I haven't tried yet, so I asked, and he said that they don't have it on tap. No discussion of that when I ordered it. No warning or offer for me to change my order if I was excited about having something on tap. But, strangest of all, I didn't get a can to myself. It was as if he was following instructions from the GM to make it seem like it was on tap. Otherwise, just give people a can and a glass. The lack of transparency on that front brings to mind other questions about nuance and details that are likely kept from other patrons. No cheddar, sorry, so we substituted American. We ran out of x so here's y, hope you like it! Flag eight, nine, and ten. At this point, my fiancé made a joke about being on a candid camera show, and it was a bit too real for me. Time to go. Just have to wait for three members of the waitstaff to process another patron's gift card, for someone to see us trying to flag them them down. I genuinely feel like I was being punked. I'm so happy we called an audible and spent $30 on two drinks over 45 mins instead of trucking through what I can imagine would be a slow, awkward, and even more painful experience. Instead of being frustrated, I left fascinated by the strangeness of the whole thing. Hopefully ours was an anomalous experience, but based on some other recent reviews, I'm under the impression that this place has an absentee GM or an owner that is underinvesting in the budget required to operate a nice restaurant. I'm empathetic to the challenges of being in the industry after years of working as a bus boy, and working as a server, and despite that, I have trouble being empathetic to a business owner or operator that feels comfortable providing this rough of a product to their patrons. Here's hoping they figure it out. Beautiful place and I'm sure in the right hands, it could be a fun place to have a slightly upscale dinner! read more

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Went here for dinner with my sister on a Saturday night. It was raining so we didn't get to sit outside and enjoy the spectacular view but we still enjoyed our experience. We started with the roasted cauliflower which was okay. I'm not sure I would order it again but I appreciate the healthy option. Next we split the Ribeye steak with mashed potatoes and broccolini. Once again, it was okay. Last we got a seasonal peanut butter tartlet which was the best thing we had that night. In my opinion this is a place to go to for the ambiance more than the food but overall great experience. read more

Ellington's - Roasted Cauliflower - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

It's been a minute since I've had a wildly spectacular dinner - on a trifecta level of service, food and aesthetically. This place is gorgeous - grandeur without being shoved in your face. 70s lounge vibes with deep emeralds, wood and brass. We sat in the private alcove in the back, with a stunning view of the city. They also have a wrap around terrace that I highly suggest lounging one when the weather is nice. The level of service we had was impeccable. We went right when it opened, so sometimes places have kinks. But our server knew the menu front to back, made wonderful suggestions and the kitchen coursed us out perfectly. To start we had the a few starters. All were great but I want to give a shoutout to the Roasted Cauliflower - to make a vegetable the star, kudos to you. It's whole florets toasted to perfection. Absolutely make sure you get this. We also loved the feta and the piqullo peppers. For dinner, we did the filet and the ribeye. Holy moly - the filet was top notch. Beautifully cooked medium raw, super juicy and decadent. The sides at Ellington's are hard to choose from - so we basically did them all. Broccoli, chilled cream corn, mushrooms, quinoa. Chilled cream corn was beautifully smooth, sweet summer corn taste - a great sub for anyone who doesn't want to do potatoes. Ellington's is a perfect spot for a decadent dinner in the heart of downtown - what a great addition to our dining scene! read more

Great meal! Great service! Neat decor. We were glad to get dinner here before heading upstairs to the pop up bar. This is a good location too. It's away from busy Broadway, but still close to everything. read more

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We work nearby and would love this place to be a go-to for us. However today's 4pm happy hour was horrible from beginning to end. Each interaction was met with a challenge- forgotten orders, snarky comments, just plain rudeness. The bartenders didn't want us to sit outside because what... they didn't want to walk that far to serve us? Said they had never carried a brand of beer although that EXACT bartender served it to me personally two weeks ago? It was just weird- kinda like we were on one of those shows of how bad service can be. Many in our group have been in the industry and have a long leash but this was on another level. Not having another happy hour here. This was a good spot at one time, but will definitely not be coming back here anytime time soon. It was telling when as the elevator doors closed our entire group looked at each other and said "WTF?!?" read more

Ellingtons was the chosen place for our Galentines dinner. Although it was certainly not our first choice, it ended up being a great experience. The staff was very kind and attentive, starting with the host. Our server was also wonderful throughout our meal and had helpful suggestions. We ordered a myriad of items and enjoyed them all. My friend raved about how well her steak was seasoned and the squid ink bucatini was delicious! I do feel the menu is a bit limited so I look forward to them switching it up because I'll definitely be back. read more

Love this place! They have complimentary valet parking outside of the building, you just need to remember to validate with your waiter. We ordered the cauliflower and fried oysters to share, so good, both of them! Their moscato tastes awesome too! I've been longing for scallops and their scallops dish amazed me. Tastes so tender and flavorful! Absolutely love my entree! We got the honeycrisp apple upsidedown cake and chocolate canache cake for desserts to share. The upsidedown cake is too good, that we just can't stop eating! The chocolate cake is awesome too, not too sweet, which does not make you feel like sugar coma. Although came on a rainy night, would really like to come back visit again at their patio, the view must be awesome! read more

We had one of the best experiences for fine dining we've ever had in Nash here!!! The food was exceptional, the meal I got was the best meal I've ever had in my life. I cannot wait to go back here! We had amazing service as well and the chef came out to greet us himself read more

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For the cost of this restaurant, it's terrible. The only reason it's getting 2 stars is for the outside views and the service. I ordered the deviled eggs as an appetizer and they were gross. They were more like hard boiled eggs cut in half, very firm, and the topping on them had a strong vinegar taste. Definitely not the soft and creamy type deviled eggs I was hoping for. Avoid those at all costs. My husband's steak was good, however, their diver scallops were terrible. They were extremely undercooked. I also ordered a side of mushrooms and they also were not good. Overall, we paid for expensive garbage. Go somewhere else if you want a good meal. read more

Loved the vibe, the service was amazing and the food was delicious. I'll definitely go back! Looking forward to trying out the new spring menu read more

My first time dining here and i must say the food is everything, it's calm quiet the server was nice and efficient. The cornbread is A1 I loved it check them out read more

Our second dinner at Ellington's since the reopening and I wanted to report that many things have changed over the last year. New chef, new(ish) menu and new manager; but food, service and ambience remain excellent. If you can get a table on the patio on a nice night, that is a great option. Pork chop is absolutely world-class. Wedge salad is excellent. Cheese cake is the best we have ever had (and we originally hail from the land of cheesecake, NY). Salmon and caesar salt were very good. Please expand the menu and bring back the Shrimp and Grits entree! read more

Shrimp and grits was good, spiced duck was okay, cornbread side was really good! We had dinner here before a comedy show at The Ryman on 2/18/2023. We had 6:30 reservations and ending up missing some of our show because we did not receive our food until almost 7:40pm. They did seem extremely short staffed and offered us complimentary bread that we were charged for, I didn't realize until after the fact because we were rushing to our show and have contacted the restaurant to correct but no response. We were very kind to the staff and did not complain about the food wait but I am not pleased with the lack of response regarding being overcharged. I will say atmosphere was very cool. read more

My wife and I have been dining at Ellington's for special occasions and one off dinners with family for the past 3 years. I've always loved it, except for last night (her birthday dinner). Apparently, there's been some changes that have been made over the past several months, from management to cooks and menu modifications. (Bring back the pork chop) Overall, 3/5 stars. From the drinks, food and the $12 cheese cake the size of a half dollar (I was expecting a much larger slice from previous experiences), I would say I'm disappointed in the changes. Bring back The Governor, because that Manhattan, anyone could make. At an upscale restaurant like this, I expect the bartender to create something that I couldn't recreate. Bring back the pork chop with peaches that could serve two people, and good grief $12 for that small dessert! make it $8 or give me two. read more

Shared the corn risotto, chicken and gnocchi, crab cakes, and pork belly. All the dishes were just okay. The corn risotto were bland (needed a bit more seasoning), crab cakes were meh. The best dish was the chicken and gnocchi, the chicken was cooked perfectly with a little crisp on the skin. All in all, it was a decent meal but not a memorable meal. Though we had great service! read more

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Overall, the food was great - however, Casey Brooks may be one of the worst humans of all time. She is the most disrespectful and unprofessional self proclaimed "general managers" if you can even call her that. I'm really disappointed that a restaurant of this caliber can be tainted to such a level because of their pathetic staff. You can do better Nashville. ‍ Biggest face palm of all time. read more

What a nice place to chill in downtown Nashville, before or after an event at TPAC. The restaurant has a nice wrap around outdoor patio space with tables and comfy cushioned seating. They have a wonderful Happy Hour 3-6 every day (including Saturday and Sunday!) that features half price cocktails and an assortment of super tasty small plates for only $5 each. We got a really nice tequila cocktail, the Up-and-coming, and a mezcal drink, and they went down nicely! Then we ordered 4 starters, the pickled deviled eggs, the piquillo peppers, the roasted cauliflower, and the pork loin. We were expecting to eat dinner afterwards but we got full from just the small plates. They were all wonderful but our faves were the cauliflower and the peppers. Go here for Happy Hour - can't beat it for value, nice ambiance, tasty food and great cocktails! read more

The bourbon smoked pork chops were amazing Great service professional bar tenders Cool 70's vibe read more

I booked a surprise party in Ellington's private dining room recently. The room and the restaurant in general is lovely - very elegant, with a sort of retro mod style with a very classy atmosphere. The cocktails were creative and fantastic, and the food was delicious - although the baked brie appetizer didn't come with any bread or crackers, which I thought was a bit weird. Our servers were friendly and helpful, and tolerated our rather rambunctious group with grace and humor. We had a few logistical problems come up, including issues with the bill and with the surprise element of the party (the host almost blew it) despite coordinating carefully about both matters beforehand. BUT when I reached out to the manager to let him know what had happened, he was incredibly gracious and more than made up for the problems - not only did he refund a significant chunk of the bill without being asked to do so, he also offered to host us again for dinner. I feel like this kind of customer service is harder and harder to find, and I want to give Ellington's full credit for their above and beyond courtesy and flexibility. Mistakes are bound to happen, but not every restaurant is this professional in addressing them. I highly recommend this spot for a visit. read more

Great drinks! Hand crafted cocktails and friendly staff saved the evening. Unfortunately a few menu items are not available, but the entrees we did order were very well prepared. Great atmosphere and fun vibe! If you are in a hurry...choose a different spot. We just enjoyed the time and got to know the friendly staff. read more

I came here with my family from New York. We met here for a fancy "high-end" dinner. The bartender's knowledge of local whiskeys was very impressive and the drinks were great! However, I wish I could say the same about the food and the service. After about 40 minutes waiting for the waitress to take our order, we waited another 20 for appetizers. The mussels tasted pretty weird, I am surprised we didn't get sick from it. The bread came way after appetizers, which is weird. Finally my sirloin steak that I requested medium rare came out raw. I sent it back, they threw it back on the grill and they sent it back very quickly, which was cool but overall it was meh. I can reccomend the bar but the resteraunt was pretty mediocre for that price point. You have other amazing options around town; ask a local and they'll reccomend you something nicer than this. read more

Came to Ellingtons for dinner to celebrate my 44th birthday. I was completely impressed and enjoyed my dinner. Our server Samuel was amazing, never overbearing and quite witty. Also Samuel was the bartender for the evening, he has a deft hand with the liquor and i loved every glass! Thank you Samuel! read more

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Food and service are key components to enjoy a meal at a restaurant. The chef created a pretty and tasteful presentation on our entee plates. However, service was extremely disappointing. I requested terrace dining. I was told you must schedule terrace dining 2 days in advance. Well, my phone records will prove, I called the restaurant several times a week in advance, to see if a reservation was required; never spoke to a live person. I was told the terrace dining had reservations all evening. The most disappointing dining experience was to sit near a window looking out at an empty table, on the terrace, during our entire meal and dessert! And note, this restaurant is not cheap dining. However, for the quality of service, management needs to consider a price reduction. read more

Very nice. Love the new cocktail selection. We sat on the patio which was lovely until the sun hit us, so we switched sides of the table. Highly recommend the cornbread, but as a dessert. It's amazing. Also the espresso martini was killer. The beet salad was a bit too small. read more

Here's the thing: I love this place! I've always sat at the bar so can only comment on bar service. The bartenders are consistently friendly without being the type to talk your ear off unless you want to engage in lengthy conversation (And I've had some fun conversations.). The cucumber gimlet and chilled shrimp are both wonderful, though I'm not sure you could go wrong on the drink or food menus no matter what you choose! This place has a mid-century/Mad Men vibe without being forced or kitschy. Instead it's just pleasant. I will be back...again. read more

Ellington's - Cucumber gimlet - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Food was excellent and the staff was very attentive. Perfectly cooked steak and unique dessert menu. The perfect spot for a romantic date night. read more

Great place to visit before goi g to the theater or anywhere downtown Nashville. Food and service were amazing!

Chic atmosphere. Waitress was great but the kitchen was oddly slow. Crab cakes were was hot and but the chicken and potatoes was pretty cold - after a long day of traveling it was all pretty tasty though. read more

O.M.G. We LOVE Ellington's! Went there a few nights ago and fell in love with the place! Whoever designed this space has absolutely nailed the elegance of mid-century design without any kitch. The color palate - warm wood tones, marigold yellow, rich greens, golden light and gobs of plants - are lovely. Seating is so comfortable. Lighting is perfect - easy to read the menu and see your food, without feeling like you're under a spotlight. The menu is simple - not one of those steak houses with a thousand items listed. We're talking a highly curated offering of classic, upscale cuisine. We began with a fabulous oven-roasted cauliflower sitting atop a seriously delicious shmear of sauce. We had two salads - a bright Bibb lettuce and fresh berry salad with avocado, and a classic wedge absolutely teeming with pork belly richness. For our mains, I had luscious lamb chops, and hubs had a super savory burger! The wine list is modest, but well stocked. And the cocktail list is inventive. My husband had a wonderful tiki drink to begin - so much fun! When we visited, it was raining, but I hope the next time we are there we can avail ourselves of the beautiful balcony looking through the downtown streets. This feels like a city restaurant. The food, the decor, the service, the setting. For any grumbling out there from people who think Nashville is getting too big, I hope they take the time to visit Ellington's. A place like this wouldn't have been realistic in Nashville five years ago. It is so exciting that with great growth come great opportunities to dine and indulge in an elegant, sophisticated, downtown meal!! read more

Off to Nashville to meet my daughter and new son-in-law for dinner. Wanted to try a new place and wisely choose Ellington's. Greeted and seated immediately at our reservation time. Jazz duo playing near the bar.Great vibe. Lovely decor. Sunday night and we had the place to ourselves. Half price bottle wine night...surprise....jackpot Our waitress was charming and we started with a selection of very well crafted house special cocktails. All delicious. We hit the ground running. A dozen east coat oysters. The grilled cauliflower and the pickled deviled eggs. All delicious. Moving on to a shared delicious salad and cup of pumpkin/squash soup. The soup was served with a sorghum drizzle and had a perfect purred texture and deep rich flavor. I had the double cut pork chop which was sousvide then charred. The most delicious chop I have ever had. It was moist with a great crust and a perfect temperature. The girls shared a filet which was perfect and my new son had the spectacular scallops. Sides of mushrooms and broccoli grated were devoured. Great half price bottles of italian reds were not wasted So almost perfect, the chocolate shared cake slice was not moist (being kind) Negative: No espressos etc. Very highly recommended Great date night/family night Slainte! read more

Ellington's is an elegant , upscale restaurant bar with such a wonderful vibe! The employees are so fabulous! And the food is so great and the French-press coffee, seriously, is so delicious!! I had the burger! Wow, the best burger I have ever eaten and savored!! The Charred Asparagus was so delicious! The wait staff, the ambience, the food, the coffee: one word: excellent!! Love this place!! read more

The corn was awesome. The burger was good. Caesar salad with shrimp was very good. The restaurant had only about 20 people which made me worry but it was better than expect. Nice location and ambiance. The waiter was attentive and nice read more

Maddening. This should be a 4.5/5 star review. Nashville is at a tipping point when it comes to bars/restaurants. I have heard time and again how difficult it is to find/keep good FOH/kitchen talent but doing so is essential to the business plan. I don't want this city to fizzle out when there's so much potential yet to be tapped. The fact of the matter, though, is when you're asking the buying public to dole out significant dollars, you have to be on top of your craft every time. You do. My first experience at Ellington's came during their first week. I was (pleasantly) stunned by how well they tapped into the '70s cool of that era's James Bond, Hart to Hart, The Rockford Files, etc. Rather than depressing, the brass, browns, wood paneling, and large plants set a mood. This was punctuated by the music/muzak. My mood was further elevated by the menu. The choices of classic and signature drinks were well-curated (here, it makes sense to go with the classics). I was happy with my feta/watermelon appetizer and the shrimp & grits were delicious. Despite not having gluten-free desserts, I enjoyed the 1970s-era cups my post-meal coffee came in. I left happy. Very happy. Then, I came back the following week and the wheels fell off. This time around, the place was busier but not so busy that you couldn't sit. We were warmly greeted by the hostess from the previous week. Rather than being seated by the window (by the patio), we were seated by the wood paneling/mirror banquette. Fine so far. I liked having the new perspective of the dining room. I spied my waitress from the previous week and it looked like we were in her section. Nice! Hopefully she remembered my generous tip. And then we sat. And sat. And sat. We stared awkwardly at each other. My guest started to get annoyed and I got embarrassed. No one interacted with us. We weren't given so much as a glass of water. We felt extremely unwelcome. Finally, our hostess came by with water and a smile... but that was it. The waitress from the previous week who was being so gracious and charming with other tables twisted her body so as not to have to acknowledge us. Again. We sat. And sat. And sat. By this time, I am past being embarrassed. I am angry. A floor manager finally comes by to take our drink order. She says that she put too many covers in our server's section and that was the reason for the protracted delay. A few things about that: 1.) A lot of covers =/= being unable to stop by the table and say, 'Hi, folks. I'll be right with you and I'll have a runner drop some water off to you. Thanks!' 2.) There were other servers/runners in our section joking with and serving customers (who arrived before and after we did). 3.) No mention of 'Let me get you started with some drinks/apps on the house. So sorry for this mix up.' None of these things happened. Rather, after a tepid excuse for being treated like filth and watching our server - the same server I over-tipped the previous week - treat other guests with professionalism, I decided to leave. I went to the host stand, informed them that they could cancel my order and that we were leaving. In the midst of this, who should arrive? Our server. For the first time. Nope. Please continue to ignore us. You were doing that so well. The floor manager took my name and number and offered to have a manager call me. I left Ellington's and retired to the Fairlane lobby. I noticed two people from the restaurant had followed me down there but neither engaged. I used my Yelp app to find another eatery, left and have no plans on returning. It's a shame. read more

Wonderful happy hour! The appetizers were a steal at $5 and the drinks were phenomenal! Highly recommend!

Nice dinner in the private dining room for twelve Very good service and food. Server was a little overwhelmed- we probably needed two- but she was good. Kitchen was slow- we were there three and a half hours! Would return read more

Some of the worst food and drinks I have ever had in all of Nashville. Every drink tasted old like it was kept in the fridge without a top for weeks. The food tasted like cafeteria food but without any spices. It was empty when we showed up and we should have known better. read more

Ellington's Mid Way Bar & Grill is more than just a restaurant, it's a time capsule. Right when walking in, you will find yourself transported back to the 70's. Not in a flower power peace sign kind of way but much more of a Mad Men swanky lounge kind of way. Ellington's is located in the Fairlane Hotel in dowtown Nashville. The restaurant starts off right by offering free valet parking for restaurant patrons. The valet worker was very nice and excited to talk about the hotel and the restaurant. You know it's a good place when you see the worker's eyes light up when talking about it. I went here on a Friday night for dinner and it wasn't too busy seeing that they just opened. We were seated right away next to a window because I wanted to take in the ambiance of the interior. It was perfection. Clean lines, dark tones of green and blue, gold and wood, and fitting music to top it all off. Whoever thought of this concept had every detailed planned perfectly. I think it would be really fun to come back dressed in some of my 70's vintage best. Our server was really nice and helpful. She had great descriptions and opinions for the menu items. I started off the night with an Aviation. It was a beautiful gradient of white into blue and was equally delicious. I later ordered a New Heights IPA so they also have a nice beer selection. For an appetizer, we decided to try the Fetta. It was fetta, olive oil, thyme, and watermelon. At first I thought this sounded like a weird combo but man oh man was it surprisingly delicious. The salty and sweet really complimented each other well. Dinner also came with complimentary bread with jam and butter. I try not to fill up on bread but always fail to control myself. I ate most of the bread because it was so good. However, I still had room for my main course, the Roast Chicken. It was served with truffle jus, field peas, and potatoes. I always say that you if you can get me to eat my greens, you win. I ate it all. The flavor of the jus with the chicken and veggies was incredible. It was a big piece of chicken and plenty of veggies so I don't think you need a side dish with this meal. But maybe that's because I wanted to leave room for dessert. I had the Banana Pudding for dessert and it was the perfect way to end a perfect meal. After polishing off our meal, we took a little tour of the restaurant. Their is a full bar that is beautifully done and a balcony that wraps around about half of the building. The bathrooms are pretty cool so don't miss those! Ellington's is really an experience. They dared to do something a little different with the theme and really pulled it off. If you want to impress someone with a nice dinner, take them here. They also do brunch and lunch! read more