“ Our first time visiting Ellie's, this occasion was for my wife's and cousin's birthday brunch. The atmosphere was nice, elegant with jazz trio playing live!! The food was spectacular and our service from Rico was top notch. The prices were good my wife and I had omelettes and toast which were about $10 more than the omelette we had the day before at IHOP. They have a very nice patio area that I must go back and try for lunch or happy hour ”

“ Live music was great, lived hearing songs that I knew. The bar staff were friendly & informative of the menu. My soup was great & I'd definitely come back when I'm not on a time crunch ”

“ Very nice place and the service is amazing. We popped in for drinks before a concert and they couldn't have been nice. They offer complimentary bar snacks. ”

“ As I walked in, I climbed the stairs and was greeted by a lovely bar and beautiful lights, which created a great atmosphere. I ordered the pork chop based on the waitress's recommendation; she assured me it was tender and that I couldn't go wrong with my choice. However, I wasn't pleased to find dirty dishes placed next to me while I waited. When the pork chop arrived, I tasted it and found it to be decent. I wouldn't say it was super tender, as there were still some parts that required extra chewing or were difficult to chew at all. I'm also not a fan of the fruit served with it. Overall, the dish had nice flavor, but I probably wouldn't order it again. I would be interested in trying something else. I would come back because I do here that the brunch is great. ”

“ 3.5 rating, personally. I would return during brunch hours for jazz 11-2pm on a Sunday. I was at a performance at Moody Hall and decided to walk the block to Ellie's. I wasn't hungry-- but wanted a light bite and to see what the lounge was about. Tuesday 8:45/9:00ish Parking: The hotel provides valet. I'm unsure of the charge. There is a garage as well- I'm not sure if it's validated, as I parked outside of the Moody for free (1 hr parking limit) Ambiance: it was nice. The bar was more full, but still seating was available. There may have been 6 other tables spread out within the lounge- one very loud family, but they were having a good time. People on their laptops and headphones- I'm assuming they stayed there and just wanted to come down to work in that type of environment with drinks. Food: I saw nothing on the main menu that I wanted, so I stuck to the appetizer. Meatballs. They were around $19-- you get 4 meatballs, topped with shaved Parmesan- on a bed of spinach and sauce. They were decent. 3/5. I wouldn't have to reorder, especially with the spinach getting stuck in my braces. lol. I would order these again if they had them on a happy hour- but not at regular price. I saw the cheesecake brought out and had wanted it prior, but the portion sizes here aren't too great for the price point. The price is the price, though- and that's not an issue for those wanting to enjoy the lounge experience. Waitress: she was ok. I got my food quickly and checked out quickly. She just put the receipt down and walked off without saying anything. Usually the server will say thanks, goodbye or something in my experience. She just plopped the check down and walked away- not even stopping. Not acknowledging me, or glancing my way. It was notably odd. There was another server who wasn't mine who helped me out during my experience, though-bringing me the main menu (I only had access to the appetizer/drink menu on the table. I thought that was all that was available during this hour) Asking what I'm in town for, or do I stay in the area? And smiling and engaging in conversation ---this is what I'm used to with service. This is hospitable, and what makes an experience- especially as a solo patron- enjoyable. I paid, tipped 20%, and left. I would return for brunch, and brunch only. ”

“ I ordered room service from this restaurant during my stay at the hotel. I placed my order online on my phone, and it took about 50 minutes to get to the room. The staff called me to let me know about unexpected delays and they were extremely apologetic. I ordered the rotisserie chicken entree and got a cup of soup with it as well. The meal also came with bread and butter. For some reason, two soups were delivered to me (but I was only charged for one). The amount of food I received felt abundant, however it was all very delicious. The butternut squash soup was a little spicy but overall great on a rainy day. The chicken was so moist and flavorful! The best part was the platter of macarons delivered to me in apology for the delay in my order. Made my night to have an extra special treat after a very savory meal! This restaurant is very expensive, but I enjoyed my meal. Can't comment on the ambiance, although it looks beautiful inside. ”

“ This spot is in the Hall Arts Hotel. Located in the Dallas Arts district. Ellie's pays homage to Craig Hall's mother, Ellie, a trailblazer for women's rights and a passionate advocate for art. Ellie's Terrace provides a picturesque cocktail setting overlooking the Texas Sculpture Walk and a captivating James Welling mural. We had the cheese board, artichoke ravioli, tuna tartare and radicchio salad. Everything was superb. This spot shimmers and sparkles! Loved it! ”

“ Went for Sunday brunch and great aura it was. I enjoyed the first class service with it being fine dining, spacious and comfortable seating. Piano and music was playing but not loud. They had a huge tea collection if that's your thing, I had hot chocolate. Create your own eggs were great although the potatoes were not for me. But it was filling. My girlfriend got avocado toast which was very healthy and filling. It lasted two hours and it's because we were never rushed, they could've gotten rid of us after 90 min but it was an enjoyable brunch and would go back again. ”