Ellen's

Update 1/13/22 Decided to have birthday dinner here and it wasn't as pleasant as our first visit. The waitress (Skylar?) has zero personality and customer service. What made that even worse is we had a big group so she got a $50 tip for doing the bare minimum. My family brought a cake for my birthday and we were told we could not cut/serve it ourselves, they would have to do it for a fee of $25. $25 to cut the cake that I brought!!?? Absurd! The only thing that was cut was our evening, we ended up having to take the cake back home to finish the celebration. Really sad about this. Original post: First visit here. Ordered burger, chicken fried steak, taters, Mac n cheese. Everything was delicious. We also got lucky and went on Throwdown Thursday and had half price drinks! The perfect margarita was really good and the cocktails were delicious!

I had high expectations after reading the amazing reviews, but I was disappointed by the food, which didn't justify the 45-minute drive. The shrimp and grits were just okay in terms of flavor, while the pimento cheese had a good taste. The Ella’s punch drink resembled a mimosa with a slightly stronger flavor. However our service was amazing but I won’t be returning again.

Warm, friendly atmosphere, off the beaten path, recommended to us by a chef at a different restaurant. Breakfast and lunch are available. We had a short wait for a late breakfast. Good strong coffee and a special coffee. Enjoyed Joe's balls Sampler. The crab ones were our favorite, and Ellen's should bottle the sauce that accompanied them, excellent. Pancakes were fluffy and not sweet, and I loved the soft, whipped butter. French toast was cooked the way we like it. Crisp on the outside, moist in. Biscuits and gravy were good. I would have liked more sausage. Home fries are good. We wanted the pancake pot pie, but they were out, we were told they sell out fast. We will definitely try again if we're ever in the area.

THE FOOD WAS AMAZING! Such a great blend of flavor and good sized portions for the price. The blood orange mimosa was to die for. To tie together this great experience the service here was the best I’ve had in a long time. Our server frank was very kind and attentive. We will definitely be back next time we visit Dallas.

We've been trying to get to this location & had the time to come in. It started a little sketchy because they walked us all the way to the back by the bathroom & the manager's office. But after that it was great. Service was good & so was the food. The breakfast pot pie was good but needed more seasoning & gravy because it was a little dry.

I had the French Toast with strawberries and it was OK, but nothing spectacular. It needed to be soaked a bit longer and was missing flavor. It needed more cinnamon. I got the oatmeal to go for the next day & it was really good & a large portion. Waitress was wonderful.

Service was great, food was hot & fresh. Our waitress, Crystal, was so nice & took care of us. The oatmeal was bland but everything else was really good! We’ll definitely be back to try other options.

Stop here for breakfast because they were open early at 7am. I ordered the Big Ol’ Breakfast with garden scrambled eggs and a side of berry fruit mix. Everything was delicious with emphasis on the egg scramble that was fantastic. The French toast was good and very filling, I was not able to finish all of my meal. I had a cup of coffee that did the job however nothing spectacular there.

We came here while on vacation and the wait wasn't bad for a party of 4. The service was friendly and attentive. The food was delicious!! We got their shrimp b grits and that was my first timing having cheese grits and I was amazed. I also got the chiliquiles and that was delicious as well. The ambiance was nice, has a casual and fancy feel to it. The place was clean. We will be back next time we drive thru Dallas!

We traveled from our hotel via the dart train, but found Ellen's was closed. However, they gave directions to Jack Ruby's Saloon and Grill, which was carrying a reduced Ellen's menu. The waiter said it would be the same food as they share a kitchen. Best I can say is it was serviceable. I don't believe we would have made the trip out for the limited menu options or the food as a whole but we do appreciate the effort.

Great food and atmosphere! The customer was excellent. I have eaten very often with family and friends.

Everything is inviting and immensely satisfying from the lighting, people, service, incredible food, and atmosphere blend perfectly for the intimate or casual private/business date experience. Excellent volume and quality, I must say! - J.zacharite

What is market price on catfish? We is in Texas!!! Catfish is plentiful. You want to celebrate a birthday ? $25 cake fee!!! Yep first 2 items that spoke very loudly to me. Cajun Pasta? You guessed it, market price. It's all a con to milk a guest for whatever they feel like they want to charge. I quite sure the prices for shrimp and catfish don't fluctuate that much. With that said I ordered a regular breakfast... pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs and to my surprise it was very good. The experience was much better than my last experience and for that I give them 4 stars.

We stopped by on a Friday at lunch time without reservations. 30 Minute wait on the Yelp waiting list and we were in.. The hostess team was super friendly and were upfront with the wait time. There were plenty of seats to wait inside. Our server was friendly but was definitely busy. We didn't see him much but waved him down when needed. The kitchen was awesome with getting our dishes to us quickly, and deliciously. lol with that.... Pimiento cheese plate - I love Pimiento Cheese and this is the first time I've ever seen it showcased an appetizer. This is for your cheese lovers. I started spreading it on my Eggs Benedict to get this Egg McMuffin vibe. lol Yum.. Traditional Eggs Benedict - Hands down, the best Eggs Benedict I've had this year. All the ingredients were fresh and the eggs were prepped perfectly. Great job... Pumpkin Spice Margarita - Yep, i saw this Seasonal Margarita on the drink and had to do it. The bar absolutely made it work. Creative and tasty The whole vibe of the team working here was friendly and upbeat. This was a great stop before we checked out the Sixth Floor JFK Museum at Dealey Plaza. After eating, you can literally walk to the museum in about 12 minutes. Cheers!

A delicious brunch spot with southern comfort! Much thanks to Willis C. for the recommendation and company! There was plenty of seating when we arrived at 11:30am on a Wednesday, but the place got packed by the time we left! Be sure to plan your time here accordingly. We enjoyed a carafe of Ellen's mimosa, which included sparkling brut, a splash of Grand Marnier and choice of juice(s). We opted for OJ and grapefruit. I had to try one of their eggs Benedict. I was torn between the fried chicken or grits benny. When the fried chicken was recommended, I was thrown with another curve ball decision between the chicken and steak! Since the steak was favored, I obliged. The steak was flavorful and it wasn't too heavy. It was definitely a unique combination with poached eggs that I would probably never see back home! The side salad was fresh and balanced my dish nicely. The biscuits and gravy were perfection. Willis' go-to, the Big Ol' Breakfast, came with eggs, sausages, hash browns and choice of biscuits, pancake or French toast. I'm glad he went with the French toast because I got try it and it was just the right soft and sweet bites I needed to end my satisfying meal! The hosts and server were very nice and attentive. Not sure about parking since I came in foot, but it is located close to public transit, museums and shops to check out in the area!

My partner and I were looking for a nice spot for brunch and decided to stop by while downtown. I had seen some pretty favorable reviews for Ellen's. So great reviews coupled with the fact that they serve some good southern food we figured we couldn't go wrong. We arrived at about 1:30 and were greeted by a nice hostess and sat in a booth immediately. The place is cozy and everyone was friendly. For starters, we ordered Joe's Gritty Balls. Now when I read "deep fried cheese grits", I didn't know how that would work. But after tasting them I immediately knew. They were yummy! Crisp on the outside and almost like a hush puppy of sorts on the inside. They also had the right balance of cheese and spice from the jalapeño. Right as we each finished up one Gritty Ball, our entrees came out fast! I wasn't in the mood for breakfast so I opted for the Buttermilk Fried Chicken that comes with sides. I choose Mac & cheese and green beans. With all the savory flavors I needed a sweet balance, so I also ordered a la carte sweet potatoes. My partner ordered the Big Breakfast; two eggs any style, hash browns, bacon and sausage and two huge pancakes. Everything was great! Full of flavor, perfect temperature and huge portions; so much so we had plenty to take home. Ellen's was great and we will absolutely be back soon!

There really isn't a bad menu item at this restaurant. Every dish is delicious. From the brunch items to the southern classics. There is a reason this restaurant is such a favorite among locals.

We came in at breakfast time and the wait for a table would be 15 mins so we sat at the bar. We were immediately greeted with a waiter who helped us with his recommendations from the menu. We ordered the chilaquiles. Everything was plated well and cooked well. However the whole dish was very monotone and our taste buds got tired quickly from the taste. Also it was too spicy for us to throughly enjoy. However the portion size was great for the price. I'd def want to come again but order something different!

The food was delicious, the service was friendly. I went with friends during the week so it wasn't as crowded and sitting was quickly available

Visiting our son to celebrate my husbands bday. Wanted to find a brunch spot to go to when we were picked up from the airport on Friday. Ellen's has great reviews and the menu fit everyone in the family's needs. I wish I had made a reservation when I first started planning the trip. I didn't think it would be so packed on a Friday morning at 10:30. Took us less than 20 minutes from the airport. Found meter parking directly in front of the restaurant (we lucked out). It's in THE cutest location in Historic West End. About 10 people were waiting outside. We were originally told 40 minutes which ended up being an hour. I would say it was worth it. I was told the wait was longer for our party size because majority of seating is booths which seats 4. We had 5. The weather was beautiful and directly across the street, plenty of seating area with Swings!!!! What a special treat. I wanted to stroll a little bit but I couldn't leave the swing! We finally got our text and were seated at Roberts table. Robert was friendly and very helpful. Everyone enjoyed their meals. I checked out the restrooms which takes you past the kitchen which is open (very clean). Bathroom was clean but one of the stalls had no tp which makes me wonder how often they are cleaned. Women and men restrooms. Two regular stalls in women's and one larger. Portion sizes are great. I rarely eat meat and I was pleased with no meat options. I settled on the portabello mushroom sandwich with sweet potato fries. Did NOT disappoint. Largest mushroom burger fully loaded that I have ever seen. I couldn't finish all of it. My son was skeptical about the pancake pot pie due to the maple gravy because he doesn't like gravy but it didn't stand out with all of the flavors going on. Really good. The catfish was also good. Nice and crunchy. 5 meals and an appetizer was $100. Restaurant ended up being five minutes from our hotel at the Hampton Inn. Bonus. Glad we stopped here. You should too.

Some of the best grits I've EVER had!! Highly recommend coming here for brunch. The service was very attentive and friendly. Our waiter did a good job recommending what to order. The location is right in the heart of Dallas and a big location that can seat plenty of parties. The Grit Benedict was amazing and very flavorful. My boyfriend ordered the Breakfast Enchiladas and wouldn't stop talking about how good the beans were. So delicious. Can't wait to go back soon!

Food is always good, service is the best always, it's always a vibe. We have no complaints, everyone are usually to themselves. I would recommend you to come here

So stopped in for brunch after visiting the Museum of Illusion's and glad we did. Started out with a rack of balls, favorite was the cheesy balls but the blueberry cornbread balls were pretty good too. For breakfast I had the 2 egg breakfast with toast and bacon and the hubs had the meatloaf open face sandwich. My eggs weren't cooked very well but were eatable, toast is pretty much Texas toast which isn't great for putting an egg on. I asked for the bacon to be crispy and it was limp and greasy so just sat that to the side. Hash browns were good though. Hubs had the open face meatloaf sandwich and said it was really good. We also shared a carafe of pineapple mimosas. Would try this place again if in the area but think there are better options for brunch in downtown Dallas.

The place looks fairly nice inside, but the food was okay. The service was pretty good too, but nothing that wowed me. I'm not sure what the big hype about this spot is. I got the shrimp and grits and it was only alright. My bf got the pancacke pot pie and he enjoyed it. I tried some of it and was actually surprised cause it did taste good. My sisters got regular breakfast items, they thought it was alright.

Despite Ellen's facing challenges with their landlord during our visit, we were graciously directed to Jack Ruby's just down the street, owned by the same person. Focusing solely on the culinary experience, I chose the Cajun shrimp eggs Benedict paired with a grapefruit salad. The poached eggs were flawlessly cooked, and the hollandaise sauce burst with flavor. While I chose to enjoy the salad without the grapefruit. Hopefully I can return in the future and give a better review for the entire culinary experience.

This place was fairly good. I wouldn't say best brunch by far but they have it available daily which is nice for weekdays. I got the pancake pot pie and it was actually better than I expected. It has pancakes stacked up with hash browns and sausage gravy in between the layers. It's topped with eggs and cheese and syrup on the side. My girlfriend got the shrimp and grits and thought it was alright. She thought the grits could have been better, especially since we were in the south. The service was good. The waiter was attentive but did make a mistake on the check that had to be resolved after we had already paid. But he took care of it so it wasn't a big deal. The ambiance is modern diner. They have outdoor seating but only use it when it's not baking hot outside. Overall it was a good place in downtown Dallas. We were happy to have knocked it off the list.

Food: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Came with others on our way back on. I'd been to Ellen's a year or so ago and had a great time so we were excited to go back. I got a side of grits with catfish. The grits weren't all the way there for me. The onions weren't cooked enough for me and the grits could have been creamier. My fish was good and fried hard just like I like it. 3.5/5. My friend got the fried tomato salad and a side of loaded potato soup 3/5 for her. The fried tomato were red tomatoes not green and were just mushy and watery. The "soup" was actually loaded mashed potatoes. She said it was good but she was expecting an actual soup. Her niece got the yogurt and French toast. She said the yogurt tasted like cheese but the French toast was good 3/5. Her other niece got the eggs Benedict and enjoyed it 4/5. Our server was prompt and attentive but the food was just ok. I'm glad my first experience was good because I'll be back to see if it was just an off day today.

Babe and I woke up early for a quality breakfast. And that's exactly what we received! Our wait was 25-30 mins, which wasn't an issue, but we had to wait on the patio. That was the issue...shyt it was windy and chilly today. It would have been nice it the staff would've turned on the warmers. Once inside our waiter, Eric introduced himself, took our drink order, and then gave us a moment to look over the menu. I ordered steak, eggs, and hashbrowns, and my lady had crab benedict & a mimosa. Everything was delicious and fresh. I wish my peppers and onions had been tossed in my hashbrowns instead of placed on top. The atmosphere was chill, but in my opinion, they might want to redecorate. The curtains and wallpaper give off the old lady vibe. The only thing missing was plastic covering on the chairs. In all seriousness, it is a nice place, so Yelpers, if you're downtown, hit them up. Roni's pick

Decent food with excellent service. The thing my friends and I were not fond of was the greasy feeling in the air of the restaurant...it felt heavy. Also, overly priced.

Waited 45 minutes for a table so we were expecting better food and service, but both were mediocre. The eggs on our crab benedict's were more like boiled eggs rather than poached. Our server was also grumpy so that made the wait feel a little less worth it.

Service started a little slow, but the booth was comfy, the music was good, and someone brought be a glass of iced water right away, so I was happy. I had the fried tomatoes with olive tapenade and goat cheese -- extremely good. And a side of mac... ohthatmactho! Super good! I normally like my mac-and-cheese a little gussied up: a bechamel sauce, some panko topping. This wasn't that. It was even drier than I would have said I liked, but it was extremely good! A hint of smoke, a nice cheesy base, good ratio of sauce to noodle. I will go back!

Good southern cooking!!! Large spacing making it a great place for groups. Service can be a little slow but nothing too crazy considering there are lots of large groups and the restaurant is pretty big. We went after brunch rush around 2pm and didn't have a hard time getting in with our group of 4 adults and 2 kids.

I stepped in for an early Saturday breakfast. Pretty quiet with plenty of seating at 7:30am. Very friendly service. My order of chilaquiles was superb. It had just a little bit of heat to it from some peppers, but it was nicely balanced with the chorizo and the crunch of the tortilla strips. Had to pay for street parking through the phone app, but wasn't too pricey $1.20 for 45 mins).

While the food was really good. I would say the service was not. There can be a long wait, so make sure you reserve a table if you can. My fiancé wasn't happy about his order being messed up and his food coming out 10 minutes after everyone at the table.

Just landed in Dallas and felt like some breakfast. Found this place to check out. You'll end up paying for street parking but it's only a $1 per hr. Walked inside Ellen's and it had a Christmas feel with a tree and lite music playing. We were greeted and taken to our table pretty fast. Waitress waisted no time getting drinks and food. I bought the Big Ol Breakfast with pancakes, bacon, sausage, hash browns. I also bought a side of Fried Texas Catfish. Pancakes bacon and sausage was good. Hash browns was salty and wasn't cooked all the way. I was told the Shrimp and Cheesy Grits were good. Overall I'd say swing by and check this place out.

The best pancakes I have ever had! Great brunch menu and wonderful service. Parking is difficult so I recommend going early. The coffee was great! Love this place!

Yum! We had an excellent breakfast here. Good choices, reasonable prices, and large portions. We waited for about 45 min, totally worth it.

Well we didn't actually stay and eat. The hostess was very cold with our "30 min wait" to where my daughter and I looked at each other like..."ok?" I needed to use the restroom and walked by an opened kitchen on the way there which wasn't a cool atmosphere. In my stall there was rusted toilet brush holder stuck to the floor. So I thought I'd get a beer at the bar while we waited....key word "thought". There was one person sat at the bar, 2 bartenders and neither would look at my husband or me so never mind. The overall vibe just wasn't there so we decided to leave. I'm sure the food may have been delish and our server may have been great, they just didn't get the chance from us.

Cute on the inside! Great food, chicken salad sandwich had great flavor! Everything was fresh. Took a little while to get my food and it didn't seem that busy. Key lime pie is so delish! Overall I will return and try breakfast!

Lots and lots of people having either breakfast or brunch at Ellen's in Dallas!! One of these best places to have brunch on Kristopher Hunt's 18th birthday

The food was fantastic! Quick service and the waitress was friendly. Great prices too

Flew in to Dallas on our way to Waco on our annual girls trip. We stopped by Ellen's on our way out of Dallas. It was crowded which was expected especially right at lunch time on a Friday. Our wait wasn't too bad. Our server was great and friendly. He was very engaging and even shared some of his recommendations and favorites. The food was great! It all came fairly quickly even though they were packed. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. Will definitely eat here again next time I'm in Dallas.

This is one of my favorite spots to eat at for brunch, lunch or dinner. All of their entrees are always on point! We went for brunch on our most recent visit and their breakfast was divine. It was a Sunday, very busy but our wait time was only 15-30 minutes. The pancakes are light, fluffy and melt in your mouth, while the French toast can be eaten without syrup because they are so good. Really enjoyed the chicken sausage, cheese grits, my caramel macchiato and white peach mimosas.

Great service, friendly people and food was good. Will come back when in Dallas again

Wasted my time. Place was closed. $8 downtown parking. Told they were renewing lease? Went next door and the place only sever breakfast/brunch. Boo... Heard this place was good and no longer exists.

The food and atmosphere were pretty good. Service was slow for drinks with very few customers. The Bloody Mary left much to be desired and would not recommend; at the price I'd expect more than commercial off the shelf mix and cheap vodka. The breakfast old fashioned was really good. Nice flavor and perfect accompaniment for a hearty brunch. The food was good. Eggs Benedict were cooked nearly perfectly, minus some personal preference. The pancake pot pie... be ready to get full quick! Sweet, savory, delicious gravy. Well done on that dish.

I was looking for a good breakfast and came across this place. I saw at the bar to avoid waiting on a table, and the bar server was very attentive and gave me his favorites on the menu. I went with the big ol breakfast cause he told me it was a lot of food. I enjoyed a brunch punch cocktail while waiting on my food. It was sweet but still strong. I was shocked when my food arrived cause it was truly a big breakfast. It all tasted amazing and once I finished my plate was completely empty. Ellen's will definitely see me again in the future.

I had just landed in Dallas and was hungover from my long drunk flight from Hawaii. We were craving breakfast food! Yelp had my back because when I researched breakfast, I was glad to have found this place! LOCATION: In downtown Dallas, maybe 15-20 minutes from the airport. PARKING: They have a few parking spots out front and around the block there's lots of metered stalls. The metered parking stalls were a big confusing because people didn't park straight so I wasn't sure which meter to feed. It was early enough in the day for anyone to care so I just fed some meter. SERVICE: As soon as we walked in the door we were greeted by the host and were able to get seated right away. Our server was busy, however, she acknowledged us as we sat down and started us off with something to drink. FOOD: Sometimes I have to remember that I'm in Texas and a lot of their menu items have a Hispanic twist to them, which I love! I ordered Huevos Benedict, my dad got the crab cake benedict and my brother got the chicken-friend steak. The food was delivered at the perfect temperature and everyone enjoyed their meals. My Huevos Benedict had some kind of side cold soup dish that I have never had before, it was interesting but tasty. We had to roll ourselves out of our chairs. The only thing I wasn't too fond of was their coffee. It tasted....burnt. However, that would not stop me from visiting this place again on my next visit.

Great place - easy walk from central Dallas I had some Chili ( meaty and sweet and light spicy ) I also had some sausage gravy and biscuits. - a little bland and needed more sausage but a solid breakfast Menu looks good. Will return

This restaurant has amazing food. I went with my family last Saturday. We had a party of 9 and everything was great except the central air wasn't working that great. The space and surrounding was clean and neat. The patrons were spaced enough and not close on you. You can't make a reservation until 6pm so with a large party you had a lil wait. We had drinks until I table was ready. We had a small issue where the busboy took some plates and they weren't done. I called the manager to tell him. He was a great manager. He replaced my aunt's breakfast with a whole new order of cheeseburger and fries. The manager was tall with salt and pepper hair. I can't remember his name but he was amazing to us. So I really recommend this restaurant. We will be back again & again.

The food is consistent and abundant. Service has been too tier ever single time I go I'm seated in Omar's section and he's become more and more personable every time, yet always attentive. It's usually pretty crowded, but they will get you seated in a timely fashion, sooner if you don't mind sitting on the patio. This is probably the single restaurant I've frequented the most this year!

Wow yummy and clean place. Good service and timely food delivery The pancake pot pie is almost enough for 2! It was so good and very filling. The huevos Benedict was very good savory and filling! Nice innovative brunch and not too expensive $75 for 3 plus drinks

We keep coming back ! Good home cooking . Simple and delicious. Staff moves fast but remains super friendly! The pancakes are big and there is plenty to choose from I always need a to go box!

Food was definitely great.. came out in good time and it was on POINT. Our server seemed new but he did an excellent job regardless.. very attentive and informative just a little bit timid. The lighting and scenery was very well lit and inviting. Clean and over all just pleasant. I will definitely be back !

Temporary closed. Signage says they're in the middle of negotiations with the landlord. They recommend Jack Ruby's saloon down the block.

Ellen's: A Symphony of Disappointment in Three (Unforgettable) Acts Forget the curtain call, Ellen's deserves a chorus of boos. Act One: **The Mediocre Munchies.** Breakfast patties frozen in culinary purgatory, thawed only by the desperate pleas of a microwave. Eggs? Miniature masterpieces of blandness, lost on the vast plate. Every bite felt like an audition for "Blandest Bites: Breakfast Edition." Act Two: **The Service Shenanigans.** Imagine a play where the barkeep forgets everything from your name to your mimosa. Three curtain calls later, your drink arrives, abandoned stage left, forcing you to perform in the one-woman show "Fetching My Own Cocktail." My grits? A latecomer, gracing the stage ten minutes after breakfast's final bow. Act Three: **The Grand Finale of Fumbles.** Dishes waltz back to the kitchen, their culinary performance deemed subpar. My macchiato? A flavorless shadow of its creamy, caramel-kissed self. The only applause came from the fire alarm, triggered by someone's overcooked omelet. Curtain falls. Ellen's, you delivered a performance so bad, it left me humming the theme song to "Kitchen Nightmares." With so many talented restaurants competing for my palate's praise, consider this review your one-way ticket to the off-Broadway circuit of culinary mediocrity. First time, last time, indeed.

One star only because I had to in order to complete this review! UGH to the gatrillionth power! Very unfriendly place. Acted as though they did not want to seat us. That was my first sign and I should've done an about face. That is sooooo my bad! When people Show you WHO they are, Believe them, THE FIRST TIME! The restaurant was not crowded. We were seated and all we could hear was talking and laughter. Two employees came peeped at us from around the corner. No one EVER came to take our drink order or anything else. What the heck! Are you serious? Talk about jacked up service (or lack thereof). Needless to say I don't give a fat rats behind what the reviews are, it's a wrap! We politely stood, shoulders thrown back, head up and exited, stage left! Shame on you, Ellen. You were recommended as being great. Huh...great at showing WHO YOU REALLY ARE...I see you...and I DON'T!!!

I was so impressed by the food that I could completely ignore the major flaws. Let me reiterate the food is amazing. I had the huevos Benedict, with a loaded hash brown and Brulé grapefruit. 10 out of 10 breakfast the only thing I would change is the tamales for a traditional, English muffin/piece of toast or tortilla. The grapefruit was torched to perfection and the hashbrowns were chefs kiss. I ordered tea as my beverage, and once I drink it, all, I asked for another. I was advised to order hot water instead or else they'd have to charge me for another cup of tea, specifically the teabag it was about 3$. I don't mind paying but thought that was odd and just ordered the hot water. It was very busy as it was a Sunday morning, but our waitress was not very attentive and was also forgetful not writing down our order and forgetting some of our items that we didn't have to ask for more than once. Another thing I noticed were a lot of rules/restrictions. Like mentioned before everything had a charge, we weren't allowed to be seated unless our full party was there despite the parking being seemingly obsolete and on one-way streets. There are time limits on when you can claim your table, they do not push tables together and it was so cold inside I had to grab my jacket from the car. Overall, the music was great playing R&B, soul funk; the restaurant is beautiful, and the food is amazing.