This place was just fantastic, I have a lot of steaks in my travels, Ruth's, Morton's, chops and others and this ribeye was literally the best I have ever had! Yes it was just that good!! Nice crust of a rub over it and the creamed spinach side was also great ! Had a very nice wine selection and if looking for a red highly recommend the pairofduxx.. read more

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Everything, the owners are super nice! I recommend the ribeye with the l lump crab,salad was very fresh and crispy. All desserts are great! Loved the atmosphere. The owner keeps check on the dining room and makes sure you are enjoying your meal!* read more

We have never had anything here that was less than amazing....other than the tabbouleh. I love tabbouleh, just not theirs. The sautéed crab claws or phenomenal. We never thought we would enjoy them more than the fried, but hands-down, the best. They are so good that when we went this past Saturday night they sold out on Friday night. They are always fresh and never frozen. Don't pass these up if they have them. The eggplant appetizer is so unique and so delicious. We like to order crabcakes for appetizers. The freshest, most delicious, no filler crab cakes ever. The blue cheese wedge salad. Perfection. I cannot go there without ordering it My husband always gets a ribeye, Pittsburgh style, cooked medium. He is a medium rare guy for every other cut of beef except a Pittsburgh style ribeye. It is always cooked perfectly. He has to have the fries for his side and it is a basket big enough for the entire table. Sides that we have enjoyed are the angel hair Alfredo, sautéed mushrooms and roasted asparagus. Each time we go I say I'm going to order something different but every time I order the tenderloin tips. I've recently decided to get off sugar for a while, so I did not enjoy dessert this time, but our friends got the cashew chocolate pie, which I have eaten before and it is decadent Ely's does put a dent in your pocketbook, but it is worth every dime. It is the only place that we will order a steak out. I can cook a pretty mean steak at home, but I cannot compete with their cuts nor their cook. They are both always spot on. We do like to sit near the back as it is quieter. The first few tables tend to have a lot of traffic. We sat in the room that is straight ahead as you walk past the first few tables and we did find it to be frigid cold and I am never cold. When we remember, we like to request Joel. He is hands-down, one of the best servers we have ever experienced in our 33 years of dining out as a couple read more

Great food and service. We love Elys. The food is always cooked to perfection. The atmosphere is pleasant and not too noisy.

My husband and I decided to do an early Valentine's date tonight for my first time eating here. The service was 10/10. Our server Brandon was very polite and very informative of The menu. Brandon was also very attentive and made sure we enjoyed our meal as well as our experience. I will Definitely be requesting him for our next time. I have food allergies so it's difficult to find a restaurant that respects my allergies so I was nervous before walking in but I'm proud to say that they took my allergies very serious and for the first time in years I was able to eat a meal I actually wanted and thoroughly enjoyed. I am already planning my next date night for the next time we come! read more

This is one my favorites when in the Jackson area for business. Ate here last night and it did not disappoint. Started with a great old fashion at the bar. For a salad, I ordered the spinach salad which is traditional, but is so good. I ordered the Chilean sea bass for my entree and it was perfectly seasoned and cooked. It was delicious. The sever at the bar was great. read more

Best steak in town and the bar atmosphere was excellent. We cannot wait to go back. The service was amazing.

We were in town for a meeting, this was a recommendation from a coworker. The service was impeccable. However my steak was served Luke warm

The atmosphere and customer service was great. The food was very bland. $53 for a tasteless, medium center cut butterfly steak was not what I expected. Tasted like I was eating a fresh dead cow. Nothing spectacular about this restaurant. Would not recommend or revisit unless you enjoy overpriced food with no seasoning. read more

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Best in Jackson area! Service, food, and atmosphere- all top notch! Consistently excellent!

Service was amazing, & the food was very good. The Shrimp & Grits are a must try! So delicious!! Thank you Amanda for such great service. read more

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Great service. Server was accommodating t my OCD seating request . Food was great. The ambiance was perfect for a date night.

I could have cried over the lack of service over my entire visit. Felt totally invisible, and they were not busy. Meal service at the bar: I do not recommend. Common service such as cleaning my space. Checking on me. Providing utensils. I had a $50 meal so it wasn't like I just ordered bar peanuts. The food quality was the only saving grace. I should have asked to have my own table. read more

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We made reservations we were taken to our table at the exact time. Excellent food, service was impeccable!!!

This was a super cool and unexpectedly unique experience on our trip to Jackson! Firstly, very calm, subdued beautifully decorated restaurant! Staff seemed super friendly and my Mother-In-Law loved that there was a "no hats indoors" (not sure of the specific verbiage) sign on the front door. I got some fries that turned out to be ALL the fries. Everywhere. There is now a national fry shortage because of the mountain of delicious fries that were depositied on our table! These are a must. The tenderloin tips were stellar! So earthy with the mushrooms and other veggies! I am not sure if I would want to recommend anything else. I am sure all items are nice but this...was...next...level meat! All-in-all a great time with family and wonderful food! Will add this to my "Back in Jackson" bookmarks! read more

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Came here for a celebratory dinner for the first time and LOVED! It so we came back for a second time. Service is great as well as the food choices. I like how once you order appetizers the waiters give you enough time to eat and enjoy them before coming to get your entree orders. All entrees come with a nice sized salad and some soft warm rolls for the table. If you're in the mood for steak and seafood make sure to get the filet Louisian which come with 3 luscious shrimp on top and some homemade chips and the Cajun butter sauce. The crab cakes are also really tasty with lots of lump crab to taste through and through. As far as the sides we enjoyed the peppered grits, fries (good enough for the whole table of 5 and still had leftovers), scallops were amazing, the Mac was ok, and a side of broccoli. Definitely add Elys to your list of places to dine you won't be disappointed. read more

Last night we visited Ely's for the first time for our weekly "Date Night". I'm very glad we decided to give it a try. The atmosphere was excellent. It was very relaxing, but with an upscale, elegant feel. The service was impeccable. Our server was terrific, but what really stood out to me was that the Manager delivered our Appetizer, then came by the table to check on us mid-meal. I am always pleased to see a Manager out in the front of house, assisting the wait staff and interacting with the customers. As for the food? Outstanding! The Baked Kibbeh was unique and delicious. I am very picky about my cocktails, and my Martini was delivered EXACTLY as ordered ("very cold and very dirty") and was one of the best I've had. Our entrees were delicious. Overall, Ely's was simply an excellent, relaxing, and enjoyable dining experience. My only regret is that we did not save room for dessert. We intend to return soon for Key Lime Pie and Bread Pudding. A huge "thank you" to the management and staff at Ely's for a great date night and an amazing meal. read more

My second time dining at Ely's. It's becoming a staple for my friend's birthday and 2022 was no different. Seated promptly once we arrived for our 5:45pm reservations. Joel, our server, greeted us swiftly to take our drink order. He was extremely professional and nice and took very good care of us. For me, service is always first on my list of what makes me happy during any dining experience and Ely's excels in customer service. Once your food is delivered to your table, the manager comes by to greet and check on you. Their service level is top notch! I ordered the sweet chili glazed salmon, and subbed the house salad for a spinach salad. The salmon, ordered medium, was melt in my mouth good. The accompanying broccoli was seasoned well. Just wish I had a little more of it. I hate I subbed for the spinach salad, as the dressing had no flavor. I remember the house salad being good but I usually love spinach salad and made the substitution. Will stick with the house salad next time. I ordered a slice of sea salt and caramel cheesecake to take home. Can't wait to dive into that! Ely's is a dining experience everyone should enjoy regularly. read more

We had a excellent time for my hubbys b day! Made reservations on open table they were a lil late seating us and taking order but the alcohol was excellent (The Velvet Devil) There were a couple hiccups with the meal but the way they were so concerned and the effort they put into making things right we don't have any complaints! The rolls are the softest I've ever had in my life!! Ok Would totally recommend this restaurant;) ask for server Emylee she took excellent care of us!! read more

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Amazing from start to finish. I came for my birthday and left wanting more! Service was impeccable, the redfish, crabcakes, and shrimp and crawfish dip was beyond ANYTHING I could have imagined and everything I wanted! I loved everything! read more

we sat at the bar for cocktails and decided on having a small bite. i had the eggplant and he had bisque. both dishes were excellent as was the drinks and service. i enjoyed the small relatively quiet bar atmosphere and can easily see how this place is a local favorite! read more

Ambient is tops, but also the food and service are exceptional! I am very pleased with location. ***** read more

The owner was very accommodating to our reservation request for our party of 8. Service was fantastic Food was excellent Our appetizers were excellent; Kibbeh, Eggplant and Crawfish/Shrimp Dip were all great I would say the Eggplant was my favorite House Salad was also great I ordered a Cowboy Ribeye, it was really good also One note, one order of French Fries is enough for 2-3 people So order other sides if there's multiple people and share the fries All in all a solid meal read more

My final meal at Ely's was memorable, in an unfortunate way. Following a delicious meal, with excellent service by the waitress, a colleague and I were finishing our glasses of wine, when a staff member interrupted and asked us to leave or go to the bar. Other guests had been there longer. The only thing that set us apart was that we were the only Black patrons in the dining area. Neither of us had experienced this before, and we were both surprised and offended. When asked why he chose to confront us instead of others who had been there as long, the staff person commented how nicely he treated an elderly Black woman who had been there previously, after she explained why she took so long. Unfortunately, his response says it all. We'll gladly take your money, but for people like you, take out is preferred. read more

One of my favorite spots for a good steak. I have never had anything I didn't like from Ely's! Love the atmosphere as well.

The staff is always super nice. More on the pricey end for sure but the food is delicious. A very sophisticated vibe and a great place for celebrations and dates. read more

We flew home to come to the hubby's class reunion, and came to Ely's on a Wednesday evening, at 7:30, later than normal to catch up with an old friend. There wasn't a flaw in any part of our experience. We live in NC, and being MS good food spoiled folks, we're very homesick for properly (and it was ALL on point) prepared seafood. We started with the fried crab claws - perfection with an amazing remoulade sauce and cocktail sauce. Dinner was a perfect wedge salad and their brilliant redfish. Everything tasted as I would imagine it while being homesick for the foods from home. Our server was amazing and knowledgeable, and the service was perfect. This could easily be an excuse to come back home to visit! read more

We cannot say enough good things about our dining experiences at Ely's. Joel is the best server and when you couple that with incredible food, you cannot go wrong. We have tried several appetizers and all have been delicious. The steaks are always flavorful and cooked to perfection. The cashew pie is ridiculously good. Only good things to say about Ely's and considering that I served at a nice steakhouse years ago, I can tend to be on the critical side. Is it pricey? Yes. Is it worth every dime? Absolutely. read more

We have enjoyed Ely's many times. The service, the staff and the food are always on point.

Delicious , make a reservation! We found a spot at the bar , we didn't have a reservation. The place was booked on MONDAY ! I Was so impressed with the decor , the music , ambiance was excellent . Nick was the bartender and it was like watching a show ! Great service great drinks and delicious food ! Make a reservation ! We had dessert . I read more

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My apologies, but I have no food pics because my husband and I inhaled everything immediately upon receiving. We recently came here for my birthday and were impressed by the quality of the food. No hyperbole, but I enjoyed one of the best-prepared steaks I've ever had. And that's saying a lot because we're originally from Vegas; there's no shortage of excellent steak houses there. We started with a glass of perfect German Riesling (Dr. L) for me and an Old Soul whisky for him. We shared the night's half dozen fried oysters, which were well-seasoned and non-greasy. I had the steak Lorraine, an 8-oz filet that had a perfect bark outside and was meltingly tender inside. I ordered it medium and it was perfectly medium. My husband enjoyed a blackened seared yellowfish tuna, rare. Both entrees came with a salad. My only quibble: the tabouleh was dry and barely had parsley. We also shared steak frites; be warned: the order size is huge! Perfectly executed, served with an addictive blue cheese sauce. And because it was my birthday, I indulged in the cashew-chocolate pie. My other quibble: the server should ask whether there's a preference for it to be reheated. It was microwaved and I think reheating it at such a high temperature ruined it. I did, however, love the pie crust: very flaky! All in all, this was a great dining experience. I'm just sad that it took so long for us to try it. We'll definitely be back. read more

This place is always consistent and the perfect scenery to catch up with old friends. Steak cooked to perfection- Medium Plus, not everyone gets that right. The side dishes are all great. Definitely recommend read more

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Enjoyed it!! Food, drinks and service were great!! A little pricey, but decent quality of service, food and ambiance! Looking forward to patronizing here again!! read more

Tonight we celebrated our 25th at one of our favorite restaurants. The fine folks @elysrestaurant treated us well tonight. Richard has a fine staff and runs a very efficient restaurant. Chris the GM is a gracious host. Spencer did a fabulous job as a server. The fellas in the back, old man, short man, sleepy and the king salad maker (I cant reveal my true nicknames for my fellas, it's an R version) put our an absolutely fine meal. Started with crab claws, we have eaten them from the coast to New Orleans and by far these are our favorites. We each had a salad, she had the famous elys spinach salad and I had the wedge. She ordered the tender tips with mushrooms and I had a medium rare strip and chips. read more

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Went out to dinner for my birthday. Everything was perfect! The crawfish and shrimp dip appetizer was delicious and my filet was one of the best I've ever had. For my sides I had fries and creamed spinach. I had a strawberry bellini martini as well, our server provided wonderful service and suggestions! Restaurant is very peaceful and aesthetically pleasing read more

Oi! So much salt!!!!! Service was friendly. I did not send food back or complain because I am starting to think this is the norm in small-town steakhouses. (Wish it wasn't). I have to balance GF with healthy choices since I am traveling for work and eating out a lot. So by ordering a la carte scallops, asparagus, and potatoes, I hoped I was being wise. The sear on the scallops was truly beautiful and perfectly cooked. This was a pleasant surprise since the appetizer crab claws came well-done and a bit chewy/drenched in a puddle of butter. Downside to scallops was the smack in the face of salt. Couldn't scrape it off. Glad there were only two. I don't make many complaints when I'm out on business, but when my colleague mentioned her shrimp on the steak dish were over-seasoned I started to think it wasn't just my perspective. Again, I respect that deep southerners like their salt and butter. So if that's your usual diner, important to know your audience. Next time I'll ask for no salt. Appreciate the accommodation of half glass wine pour for us lighter drinkers. But wished for more sophisticated by the glass options. The big Napa blend was complex and a half-glass offered a nice experience while awaiting dessert. Rose was just ok. If you have the clientele to justify it locally, perhaps some more cultured bubbles are in order? A smooth rose cremant? Wine list should be choices I can't get at Kroger. Perhaps Jackson isn't ready for that yet? Dessert was amazing, flourless chocolate cake saved the night, served warm, fluffy, and smooth. Sins of salt were forgiven, but not enough for more stars. To compete with bigger food scenes, may I politely recommend a lighter hand on the fire for seafood and a lighter hand on the salt container in general. Ambiance and service great. BTG wine list could use some more options. Would come back for the flourless chocolate cake any time. read more

I recently went to Ely's for the first time with some friends. Everything from the atmosphere, decor, waiters, bar, the way the reservation is made to the delicious food basically say top notch quality. I got the Blackfish with the Peppered Cheese Grits. I also added some Stuffed Shrimp. I loved every single bite. It was well seasoned, cooked to perfection and the presentation made the entire group of friends from college highly satisfied. I will return very soon. Please go here for that special occasion, you will enjoy yourself and the dinner will be memorable. read more

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I really love this place, but there is this thing that bothers me. The steaks and seafood are excellent. Best service in the Jackson area. Love the bar. I don't understand why the Lebanese food isn't better. Put raw Kibbeh on the menu, and let's feast! read more

Overcooked choice-grade filets. Awkward upstairs location. For an upgraded experience for the same price, go to MM Shapley's.

What can I say? Service 10/10 Atmosphere 10/10 Management/owner 10/10 This was a surprise date night for me and everything was spectacular. The heavy draping over the windows made for a cozy, comfortable dining experience amongst this Mississippi heat. Courses arrived perfectly timed ( I hate a rushed experience and this was timed to perfection.) The staff was friendly and professional without being overbearing. You could tell their training programs were top notch and flowed seamlessly into service. The food, oh the food.... It was spectacular. As someone who doesn't eat meat often, especially not steaks, I ordered the New York strip and don't retreat it for a second. Make reservations, grab your gal and take her out for an awesome night. Already looking forward to dinner at Ely's again. I'm thinking girls' night! read more