Ellie's Restaurant & Lounge

4.3

121 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Fancy

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

Location
1717 Leonard St, Dallas, TX 75201
Phone number
(972) 629-0924
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
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

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.

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

Breakfast Flatbread$18.00
sausage, egg, cheddar
Create Your Omelet$22.00
Choice of farm-fresh eggs or egg whites. Bacon | ham | mushroom | tomato | pepper | spinach | avocado | feta | swiss | cheddar. Baby gold potatoes & choice of toast
Ellie's Breakfast$22.00
two eggs your way, choice of meat & toast, baby gold potatoes
Chilaquiles$22.00
two eggs your way, ranchero sauce, black beans, avocado, queso fresco, corn tortilla, pico de gallo, baby gold potatoes
Buttermilk Pancakes$14.00
vanilla bean, vermont maple syrup
Eggs Benedict$22.00
two poached eggs, smoked ham, spinach, toasted english muffin, jalapeño hollandaise, baby gold potatoes
Avocado Toast$22.00
poached eggs, avocado, tomato, hemp seeds, pepitas, salsa verde, feta, multigrain toast
Sunrise Sandwich$19.00
two eggs, cheddar, smoked ham, arugula, jalapeño hollandaise, toasted croissant, baby gold potatoes
French Toast$16.00
brioche, berry jam, vermont maple syrup

Leaning towards Lunch

Tuscan Blend Salad$18.00
romaine, mixed green, tomato, cucumber, salami, feta, garbanzo bean, fresh herbs, lemon & EVOO
Caesar$16.00
finely chopped romaine hearts, traditional dressing, parmesan crostini, parmigiano reggiano
Tuna Poke Bowl$30.00
sushi rice, avocado, daikon, edamame, carrot, cucumber, sesame vinaigrette
Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup$18.00
American & cheddar, sourdough, pickles. Served with choice of french fries | sweet potato fries | mixed green salad
Rosemary Chicken Panini$22.00
Mozzarella, spinach, tomato, tapenade mayonnaise, focaccia bread. Served with choice of french fries | sweet potato fries | mixed green salad
Ellie's Double Smash Burger$22.00
Angus chuck blend, lettuce, tomato, pickles, comeback sauce, brioche bun. Served with choice of french fries | sweet potato fries | mixed green salad. Enhancements: fried egg | avocado | american | cheddar | swiss
Pan-Seared Creole Redfish$42.00
fried cheddar grits, braised greens, trinity pepper jus

Sides

Smoked Bacon$8.00
Sausage$7.00
pork | chicken
Smoked Ham$7.00
Egg$3.00
any style
Fruit Cup$8.00
Potatoes$7.00
Sliced Avocado$6.00
Toast$6.00
white | wheat | rye

Sweet Finale

Ellie's Ice Cream Sandwich$15.00
vanilla wafer biscuit, pistachio ice cream, dark chocolate drizzle dip
Pumpkin Cheesecake$15.00
graham crumble, toasted meringue, cherry jam
Blueberry Cobbler$15.00
pecan streusel, vanilla ice cream

Libations

French 1717$17.00
Ketel One Vodka, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, simple syrup, lemon, prosecco
Ellie's Mimosa$12.00
orange, cranberry, or pineapple
- Make It a Carafe$45.00
Spicy Bloody Mary$15.00
Hanson Habanero vodka, lemon, pickled celery, olives
Chandon Garden Spritz$17.00
- By the Bottle$60.00

Beverages

proudly serving Lavazza Gran Riserva Blend & the Art of Tea Collection

Drip Coffee$6.00
Espresso$6.00
- S$6.00
- D$9.00
Cappuccino | Latte$9.00
Hot Tea$4.00
Green Juice$9.00
granny smith apple, kale, celery, ginger
Carrot Juice$9.00
carrot, golden beet, turmeric, ginger
Organic Juice$7.00
orange | apple | pineapple | grapefruit

What 121 people are saying

Ellie's Restaurant & Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.2Food
4.1Service
4.6Ambience
3.8Value

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Review summary

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Ellie's Restaurant & Lounge offers a vibrant atmosphere in downtown Dallas, perfect for romantic dates or personal celebrations. Guests rave about the "amazing experience," "lovely place," and "great food and drinks." Noteworthy dishes include the "fantastic New York strip loin" and "flavorful beef short rib." Conveniently located near arts venues, it's ideal for pre-show dining.

743 Reviews

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Shari VIP
Los Angeles20 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Ellie’s for brunch and now for dinner, too. The restaurant is so convenient if you are going to a show at AT&T. Parking is convenient, but the best part of the experience is the food. The jalapeño corn fritters are amazing. We love the hummus appetizer, too. We always save room for the bread pudding. We will be back.
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SusanK
Dallas14 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Ellies was a disappointment. The service was slow -- but nice people. Service was probably bad because they were very understaffed for a Saturday night. My husband thought the food was very mediocre and overpriced. I thought my pasta selection was good and reasonably priced. Because they advertised live jazz music , we expected more of a cabaret vibe. The noise and echo was so distracting that we could barely hear (or see) musicians. We wont return...
Ellie's Restaurant & LoungeResponded 2 days ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We appreciate your business and comments about your Ellie's dining experience. We are always looking to improve and your feedback help us do that as we thrive to provide a memorable dining experience for our guests. We certainly hope to see you again soon.
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Marty VIP
Dallas18 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant. We just picked it because it was close to the opera. The restaurant is light, airy, modern, chic and comfortable. In a hotel. We dined near the bar. There was a sports channel tv on, but no audio. So that was okay. We were seated immediately although we were early for our res. First server with a very short memory was replaced immediately after order. Ours was a light order and we were told the tortilla soup was not ready. So that was served later. Salads were very nice. Colorful with a mixture of items. Would definitely go back. Beautiful restaurant
Ellie's Restaurant & LoungeResponded 2 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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James
Dallas4 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Pour service due to too many customers for the service,kitchen and bar staff to handle efficiently. Unreliable option for dinner before concerts, opera or symphony.
Ellie's Restaurant & LoungeResponded 2 days ago
Our apologies for your recent experience at Ellie's, we thrive to provide excellent service and exceed your expectations. We hope to see you again soon.
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joseph VIP
Dallas46 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Not the best food and we tried to order 2 different wines and unavailable? Not the best experience.
Ellie's Restaurant & LoungeResponded 2 days ago
Our apologies for your recent experience at Ellie's, we thrive to provide excellent service and exceed your expectations. We hope to see you again soon.
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Debby VIP
Dallas18 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful experience at Ellie's for my daughter's birthday dinner. Beautiful restaurant, attentive service and very tasty food. Thank you!
Ellie's Restaurant & LoungeResponded on March 7, 2025
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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Sandra VIP
Chicago8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chelsea was gracious, attentive, and informative. Also, the man who was on duty was warm and charming.
Ellie's Restaurant & LoungeResponded on March 7, 2025
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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Randy
Dallas3 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Compared to previous visit, was disappointed; no singer/ piano entertainer. Server was pushing to hurry up the order even though the restaurant was empty.
Ellie's Restaurant & LoungeResponded on March 7, 2025
Our apologies for your recent experience at Ellie's, we thrive to provide excellent service and exceed your expectations. We hope to see you again soon.
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Linda
Dallas7 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Good food, ok environment, very slow service .- with no other customers present.
Ellie's Restaurant & LoungeResponded on February 20, 2025
Our apologies for your recent experience at Ellie's, we thrive to provide excellent service and exceed your expectations. We hope to see you again soon.
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Jill
Dallas25 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We love this place pre theater. They have a great pris fixe menu. Salmon - great. Same comments tortilla soup. The environment and decor are lovely.
Ellie's Restaurant & LoungeResponded on March 7, 2025
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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Ellie's Restaurant & Lounge is rated 4.3 stars by 121 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Ellie's Restaurant & Lounge

1717 Leonard St, Dallas, TX 75201

Additional information

Phone number
(972) 629-0924
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
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Ellie's Restaurant & Lounge

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Sunday Jazz Brunch

Happy Hour

The Bakery

Warm Croissant$8.00

Cinnamon Roll$8.00

Banana Bread$8.00

Bagel & Cream Cheese$8.00

English Muffin$8.00

Rise & Shine

Breakfast Flatbread$18.00

Create Your Omelet$22.00

Ellie's Breakfast$22.00

Chilaquiles$22.00

Buttermilk Pancakes$14.00

Eggs Benedict$22.00

Avocado Toast$22.00

Sunrise Sandwich$19.00

French Toast$16.00

Leaning towards Lunch

Tuscan Blend Salad$18.00

Caesar$16.00

Tuna Poke Bowl$30.00

Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup$18.00

Rosemary Chicken Panini$22.00

Ellie's Double Smash Burger$22.00

Pan-Seared Creole Redfish$42.00

Sides

Smoked Bacon$8.00

Sausage$7.00

Smoked Ham$7.00

Egg$3.00

Fruit Cup$8.00

Potatoes$7.00

Sliced Avocado$6.00

Toast$6.00

Sweet Finale

Ellie's Ice Cream Sandwich$15.00

Pumpkin Cheesecake$15.00

Blueberry Cobbler$15.00

Libations

French 1717$17.00

Ellie's Mimosa$12.00

Spicy Bloody Mary$15.00

Chandon Garden Spritz$17.00

Beverages

Drip Coffee$6.00

Espresso$6.00

Cappuccino | Latte$9.00

Hot Tea$4.00

Green Juice$9.00

Carrot Juice$9.00

Organic Juice$7.00

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