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Ellie's Restaurant & Lounge, Dallas, TX

Ellie's Restaurant & Lounge

4.3
4.3
121 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
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

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (972) 629-0924
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    A private dining room is available to guests by reservation only. The private dining room can accommodate up to 14 guests. Please call restaurant to make a reservation or learn more.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Corner of Leonard Street and Ross Avenue.
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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.
    Sunday Jazz Brunch Photo

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

    Happy Hour Photo

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

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.

Make a reservation

2 people
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

  • Cross street
    Corner of Leonard Street and Ross Avenue.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • 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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (972) 629-0924
  • Private party facilities
    A private dining room is available to guests by reservation only. The private dining room can accommodate up to 14 guests. Please call restaurant to make a reservation or learn more.
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