Ellerbe Fine Foods

Southern restaurant (US) · Hospital District

Ellerbe Fine Foods

Southern restaurant (US) · Hospital District

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1501 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

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Ellerbe Fine Foods transforms a former gas station into a chic haven dishing out fresh, seasonal Southern fare that captures Fort Worth's culinary charm.  

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"Ellerbe Fine Foods is a mainstay culinary hub on Fort Worth’s Magnolia Ave — not to mention a nationally recognized James Beard semi finalist in 2020 for chef Molly McCook’s work. The elegant space offers a sophisticated dining experience with a rotating seasonal menu that blends American cuisine and various global influences. It were one of the first in Fort Worth to adopt the phrase “farm to table,” primarily because of its emphasis on locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. While the dining experience would lean towards upscale, the staff and environment invites one to linger." - Michael Ellington

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"Another Fort Worth must-try, this Southern cafe is beloved by locals. The fare is sophisticated but cozy and comfortable." - Courtney E. Smith

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"Molly McCook will be present at Hunt + Gather, emphasizing the camaraderie among local restaurants." - Courtney E. Smith

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"Ellerbe Fine Foods is offering its entire lunch and dinner menu for curbside pick-up, including dishes for kids and bottles of wine for adults." - Amy McCarthy

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David Davis

Google
Great evening celebrating a friend’s birthday. I had the steak and my wife had braised pork shank. For dessert we split the Bread Pudding. Usually my wife is not interested in Bread Pudding. This one, she did more than her share of eating! Service was very good. Would recommend for a nice occasion or celebration!

Yvonne George DFW Realtor

Google
What a lovely place to eat in Fort Worth! The decor, the food and the staff were very accommodating including the valet attendant. Love all the natural light coming through the windows and would make a perfect bridal shower spot as well as a classy date night. Food was excellent! Portions were not big , but were excellent!

Angela Leung

Google
Ceviche Beets salad Veal chops Braised rabbit pappardelle 1 Rif Bam Bah Zoo and 1 IPA Great taste and portion is right! Our server Michael is awesome!

Steve Long

Google
Linda and I had a wonderful dinner. Starting with great cocktails! We find ourselves coming here more often since they added cocktails to their bar offerings, a delicious grilled octopus starter, a very fresh and seasonal supper fruit salad made with local peaches and blueberries, Linda had the quail entree and I had the redfish. Both entrees were delicious. We completed the evening with the same peaches and blueberries in a cobbler with cups of the best decaf coffee I have had in a while.

Megan

Google
Our groups’ experience at Ellerbe Fine Foods was a little different as we went for a small celebration, hosted in the front room, with a prefixed menu. Regardless, we all enjoyed everything about it! From the delicious food and drink to the inviting ambience to the friendly service made for a truly wonderful time! I definitely intend to go back. Note: I recommend calling ahead with any questions about menus, parking, reservations, etc.

A. Bosillo

Google
Everything was delicious and Ivan took great of us. After popping open a bottle of Merry Edward’s Sauvignon blanc, started off with the crab claws and Delicata squash Burrata. For mains we shared the risotto and quail. My first visit and won’t be my last. I know the menu changes here with the seasons, which can be bittersweet if you find something you love. (Food hack: order the claws so you can use that butter on the complimentary bread)

Frances López

Google
We are so glad we found this gem of a restaurant. The food was top quality as well as the drinks and the manager's service was just outstanding. The bartender was awesome too! I had the best salmon I've ever had and the bread pudding was delicious! Can't wait to celebrate my birthday here.

Marc Hernandez

Google
This is one of the best spots in town. Chef Molly is incredibly creative with the flavors and the entire experience is first class. Make sure you save room for the bread pudding. It’s worth it. You can even get a side of ice cream with it. ;)

Sutona S.

Yelp
From the moment I walked up to this restaurant to the moment I left, I felt at home. Customer service was top tier and I can really appreciate a space where I feel like my experience matters. Food is delicious! I'm coming back for everything esp the bread pudding, wow!

Fortworthfood C.

Yelp
Made a reservation for my 30th bday. Never got greeted by my waitress. I had to ask where she was just to get waters. Crab appetizer was very fishy . The cook put way too much balsamic glaze on my duck and ruined it. The lights were flickering on and the off the whole time like the power was about to go out. I strongly regret going here on my 30th birthday.

Meg F.

Yelp
If you find yourself in Fort Worth, then you absolutely must go to Ellerbe Fine Foods. Everything from the beautiful decor to the delicious food and drink to the friendly service makes for a five star experience. It's perfect for any occasion, especially celebrations! Our party ate a prefixed menu in the sun room at the front. We enjoyed every moment! I recommend calling ahead with questions about menus, reservations, etc.

Bailey G.

Yelp
Great spot to celebrate a special occasion or just to enjoy a nice meal. The menu changes with what is in season. Our server was very knowledgeable and attentive. The overall atmosphere is nice and inviting, fancy but not intimidating. Will definitely be going to to try more dishes.

Henry M.

Yelp
I booked this restaurant 3 weeks prior to Valentine's Day 2025 no issues. Was really looking forward to taking my wife to a nice dinner. I was called 1 week till Valentine's Day and advised that I would be required to put my card on file and pay a minimum of 120 per person for a limited menu in order to keep my reservation. Ellerbe if you can't be proactive on one of the busiest days and let your customers know when they book of your stipulations then you need to go out of business. This is basic, and you don't deserve to serve the Fort Worth community. Karma is coming your way. Do better and plan for the future next time.

Monika V.

Yelp
The ambiance and service experience were great. The food was underwhelming for what we paid for it, however. The crab claws had great flavor but were bland due to lack of salt. The gumbo was also lacking in flavor all around. On the contrary, we added the bbq shrimp on to our steak and it was so salty it overpowered the shrimp, sauce, arugula, and steak itself. There was opportunity for a good meal but a great imbalance in salt and flavor. We left feeling like the food was a 6/10 at best. Again, not a bad experience, but we would try one of Fort Worth's other nicer restaurants before ever returning.

Tina S.

Yelp
Upscale, seasonal offerings. I'll refrain from mentioning specific dishes because the menu rotates so often based on what's in season. But you can count on absolutely divine sauces and vegetables prepared beautifully. I will say that if duck and dumplings ever appear again on the menu, it is a MUST. The portions are perfectly sized, not American XXXL. If you are looking for a huge plate of the expected, go elsewhere. Service is friendly and efficient, but not rushed. The servers KNOW the menu.

Christie N.

Yelp
Always a great experience at Ellerbe's! Comfortable upscale farm to table fine dining experience in an intimate setting. Bri was our waitress and she killed it! She explained the menu thoroughly giving the origin, connection to the restaurant/chef, preparation, and their intention for the dining experience. She is clearly passionate about the food and providing a great experience! Everyone at our table was really impressed by her knowledge and the service we received. We ordered a few starters to share AND WE LOVED ALL OF IT - SERIOUSLY, ALL PLATES WERE CLEANED Artisan Cheese Plate - good for 2 but could be for more if sharing more starters Beet Salad - so light & fresh! Plump beets atop a delicious herbed chevre with crisp carrots & greens lightly drizzled with a sunflower vinaigrette. I'm not big on beets but this was such a tasty dish. Citrus Poached Gulf Coast Shrimp & Potato salad - don't pass this up if you like shrimp and a light take on potato salad. Such a unique treat. Fried green tomatoes (off menu item) - 3 slices came on the plate. They Were perfectly breaded & served with a mild crab spread on top. Soooo good and not like any fried green tomato I have ever had! They also serve a small plate of bread with a fresh whipped butter topped with some sprinkles of sea salt. For my meal I devoured the Louisiana Redfish. It was a beautiful piece of fish placed on top of a thin layer of a heavenly wild rice corn chowder with a couple of fresh greens and light drizzle of a spicy sauce that gave the dish a nice level of heat in some bites. Other Main dishes at the table also raved about by the others were the roasted loin of rabbit and grilled steak. They also have a dessert menu. I got a MawMaw's Bread pudding to-go and it was a sweet late night treat to share but could have also gone nicely with a cup of coffee for breakfast! They brought us complimentary tiny shortbread cookies with our check which is another soecial touch. Valet parking available for the restaurant. Only downside is the parking which is Increasingly Limited on the street given the growth in the area area but some paid lots are available.

Brody G.

Yelp
I paid almost $50 for a salmon that took 4 bites to finish. The "side" asparagus had a singular piece of asparagus on it. Pretty sad experience. The waiter was kind but fairly clueless when I confronted him about it.

Cordell P.

Yelp
This was our first visit to Ellerbe's. First the positive. Valet parking is a huge plus. Our waiter was great and he knew the menu. The bread pudding desert is worth the trip by itself. I ate the grilled green tomato appetizer salad and enjoyed it. My wife ordered the greens. I ate the halibut. It was tasty. My wife ordered the red fish and was extremely disappointed. It was smaller portion than any she's eaten before. Once she got the skin off it was about four bites of redfish. We won't go back unless we're in the neighborhood and want a wonderful desert.

Ardis H.

Yelp
Spent a wonderful evening fine dining with my aunt and uncle last week. We were seated in the front room with tall ceilings and windows on three sides. No sun glare. Not crowded. Delicious food, and excellent service! Great menu with healthy food options. I enjoyed the halibut entree and my aunt and uncle enjoyed the red fish.

Christopher N.

Yelp
Road trip to DFW this weekend and for our big night out we chose Ellerbe based on its great reviews and the credentials of its chef. It's a lovely little space in a hot part of Fort Worth. Free valet. We were welcomed warmly upon arrival and seated immediately. Our waiter was, to put it mildly, very energetic. Everything was explained in detail -- many of the dishes (what was new, what was not) including how the preparations had changed in recent weeks. We explained we'd never been here before, but still we heard how the pork chop used to have a different side, and now it had brussels sprouts and dirty rice. He even explained how the butter served with the bread had a higher fat content so it was creamier than we might expect. OK... at some point, there's such a thing as too much information. Cocktails -- which are new to the restaurant -- were solid. When we moved on to wine, I asked for a taste of the barbera, which is served by the glass, because we were considering buying a bottle. No can do, I was told -- I can bring you a glass but not a taste. That was probably a first for me at a fine dining establishment, where most are happy to bring out multiple tastes to ensure you are getting what you want. Eyes rolling, I ordered the glass -- which turned out to be fine. We shared the green salad -- perfectly fine -- and our entrees were hurried out a few minutes after the plate was cleared. Red fish was outstanding -- a thick fillet off the bone, though the sides of half a potato and a chunk of corn on the cob were uninspired. Picking up an ear of corn to gnaw on it is not my idea of five-star dining. But the pork chop is where things fell apart. It's a huge hunk of meat, served medium (we were warned on that front), but tough on one side, stringy on the other. The bed of rice and sprouts it was served on was cold. Not "room temperature" but literally cold, which is just plain wrong. We hated to do it, but we sent the dish back with that comment. It was returned with "fresh rice and sprouts," but the same chop on top, by a different waiter. A bit warmer, but still not really up to an ideal temperature -- and I've never had "dirty rice" like this... which turned out to really be just undercooked wild rice. That second server checked again to ask if it was "more appropriate" and while really it wasn't, we let it go. We ate about half of it before giving up. No one inquired as to why the fish plate (sans the corn) had been devoured but the pork had basically been ignored. Our server went through a 3 minute monologue about the various desserts, for which they are known, but we made up our mind to cut losses at this point and move on from there. I was left wondering as we left, however: For a restaurant that makes a big deal of sourcing all of its ingredients within 100 miles of the restaurant, how is it they have Alaskan halibut (or any saltwater fish) on the menu?

MICHAEL F.

Yelp
Great food and service in great setting. Farm to table and craft cocktails. Will be a frequent visitor.

Kay P.

Yelp
What a disappointing night. This has always been our anniversary go to. Tonight the service was horrible. The food mediocre at best. Would never return. Not sure what has happened. But they have definitely gone down hill.

Teresa M.

Yelp
Everything is top quality - food, drinks, service, ambiance. The menu changes based on season and what they can get and never disappoints. Love Ellerbe!

thienly n.

Yelp
AMAZING FOOD!!! Definitely for a fancier night out or special occasion bc not the most economical but so worth it for this top quality farm to table food!!! I got the salmon and so many appetizers with my class and I have never eaten such flaky salmon! All the food was so yummy and I would love to come again!!

Hyun P.

Yelp
They have a very small dinner menu and it changes frequently. The food here is good, servers attentive. Cozy environment. This is more of a special occasion restaurant with a big wine selections, its not for kids restaurants due to the limited menu options.

Kari G.

Yelp
So disappointed in the quality of food we had for dinner....One of my daughters ordered the tofu steak and it was very bland and literally only had 4 pieces of okra with it. ALL the sides were soooo small! My other daughter ordered pork chop with Brussels sprouts that were supposed to be crispy but the 4 pieces were barely cooked and the dirty rice was swimming in water, unflavored and still hard! Someone in kitchen is horrible at quality control. Way too pricey for the amount of food served and we all left still hungry . I will say our waitress was very sweet and the corn chowder was really good.

Jess V.

Yelp
Came here for dinner with some girlfriends. We all really enjoyed it! The wine list was impressive, and the server was able to point us in the right direction on a few different bottles. I ordered the "baseball" steak, which I'm not sure I have ever had before. I ordered medium rare, and they cooked it perfectly! My salad and our dessert was yummy! The only complaint I have was the Brussel sprouts. The menu said crispy, but they were very chewy. This was certainly nothing to dampen the great evening though. My 4 star review is still a solid review, and I do recommend this place! It just may not have ranked amongst the best of the best!

David D.

Yelp
Had a fantastic meal with great service from Ryan and the rest of the team. Definitely ordered out of our comfort zone, but it was all well worth it. Started with the Wagyu appetizer and could not have chosen better entrees than the rabbit and halibut. Great wine pairing suggestions from Ryan as well. Will definitely be back!

Sharon H.

Yelp
From the start to finish the perfect place To have a respite from hustle and bustle. The food is exquisite and service is top notch. If a person is looking for a sophisticated, calm and upscale restaurant This is your place.

Kim C.

Yelp
Great food, ambiance, and fabulous service. Our server, Nettie, was attentive and knowledgeable. Loved the steak, fish, and Maw Maw's bread pudding with house made ice cream. We will eat there again when in Fort Worth.

Wren T.

Yelp
To start with, I'm a fan of any restaurant with a 21-page wine BOOK ! That's impressive. About 45 choices by the glass. My Portions were small which works for me, a petite female, but guys might feel ripped off. I had the WILD Alaskan halibut. I the fact that they have a wild caught option. It was so cutely wrapped in a green onion ribbon. Topped with microgreens. White beans could've been cooked a little longer. They were a bit tough. The Chablis burgundy French wine was great. The cuteness continues with the quarter (half dollar?) size shortbread cookie in powdered sugar that comes complimentary with your bill.

Kurt C.

Yelp
went again last Friday. usually go two to three times a year. Excellent as always. picturesque converted home makes for a intimate and quiet dining experience. excellent, knowledgeable staff. The seasonal menu means that choices changes during the year. Food and service are superb. Price wise this is fine dining - it is an expensive night out, but you get what you pay for. one note: use the free valet parking, as local parking is very tight and hard to find.

Lauren P.

Yelp
Exquisite food, clearly made fresh with local ingredients and originality in mind. Came here for Mother's Day brunch. Every single dish was elevated in taste, appearance, and originality. My mom and I are from Louisiana; the crazy part was we tasted the Louisiana in the dishes not knowing the chefs were from there; was an amazing experience. Aside from this, what an atmosphere. The restaurant itself has such little details in decor making it homey yet elegant. The most impressive aspect was how the wait staff all treated guests like they were family. We almost thought we were the only new guests and everyone was regulars, clearly a well-loved establishment and can't wait to come back to try more creative dishes.

William K.

Yelp
We were told the chef was inspired by spices. Inspired us one thing, enslaved is another.

Ron M.

Yelp
My favorite restaurant in all of Fort Worth. The staff are all super friendly, the food is always delicious, and farm to table recipes grace the menu on a seasonal rotation. Start with some wine. There are so many good options to choose from. Robert Foley makes an annual appearance at their wine dinner, but his masters touch can be experienced year round with a generous selection of his wines always in stock. The freshness of all the ingredients is obvious as vegetables crisply explode across your taste buds and perfectly cooked meats make your mouth water even minutes after you've cleaned your plate. Then it's dessert time. You can't go wrong with the classic bread pudding, but great selections of house made ice cream always provide a cooling option.

Joshua C.

Yelp
An excellent food experience including what may be the best steak I've ever eaten. Can't wait to go back when we're in town again.

Patty S.

Yelp
I love this restaurant. Our love our servers, the atmosphere and the food is excellent and fresh. The menu is always changing with some of their favorites still present. We love their succinct wine list. While I understand they are doing their jobs to ask for masks, it is not "normal" to get a thermometer directed at your forehead without notice. We go to restaurants all the time and besides one lunch place, we never have to have our temps checked. In the least, ask before you shoot something at the middle of someone's head. This is not normal and shouldn't be considered normal for many reasons.

Amber W.

Yelp
The service here was incredible! The setting was very relaxing and not too much or over doing it. I do feel the food was lacking just a little but overall it was great!

Brooke P.

Yelp
We have been wanting to get here for several months and finally did! Long story, we met a winemaker in St John on a dive trip and he shared that his wines were carried at this restaurant. We are always up for finding great farm to table options and Ellerbes didn't disappoint. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable, and he connected us with Cory the sommelier to discuss the aforementioned wine :). We enjoyed a bottle none of us had ever tried, a charbono from Robert Foley. It was a perfect match for our meal, so much so we had to enjoy a second bottle! I had the redfish, and started with a yummy pear and prosciutto salad. My husband had the pork shoulder and said it was amazing as well. After all the wine we passed on dessert but the yummy shortbreads that came with the bill were so good we asked for more while we finished our wine. All in all, a cozy, relaxing fall evening with dear friends in a unique space with a talented team.

Cassidy L.

Yelp
This place is decent but extremely over priced. The servers sit there and explain the menu to you for five minutes, even if you already know what you want. The food took about an hour to come out. The salad was just arugula covered in salt. The steak was perfectly cooked for me (medium rare). However, my partner got the baseball cut cooked medium well and it came out medium rare. The baseball cut is extremely chewy. Desert was fine.

Marla Daye V.

Yelp
Wow, what an amazing dinner experience. My husband and I have dined all over the country and world, and we were so impressed with Ellerbe. It is rated high in our book! They were so kind, helpful, and accommodating. They even helped accommodate me being gluten free. The food was absolutely amazing and so fresh. I got the watermelon salad as an appetizer and it was the most refreshing summer salad I've ever had! We will definitely be back!

Jean R.

Yelp
I've been so excited about our "E" restaurant. Ellerbe's was everything we had imagined and more. Every single bite was a delight. The flavors in each dish were simple, yet perfectly complex. House made cashew cheese served with watermelon radish(who knew?), micro greens and shaved pickled onion and carrots started the meal with perfectly toasted baguettes. The filet was a joy! Pittsburg style was spot-on and my partner even ate the potato skins because the flavor was so delicious. Sautéed oysters were tender and the green onion Tabasco butter finished the dish beautifully. We chose to pass on dessert, yet found room to nibble on the tiny shortbread/dulce de Leche sandwich cookies provided to "round out the meal." All we could talk about on the way home was the happy lingering flavors. Food this amazing makes it so difficult to brush my teeth! If you haven't experienced this local treasure-make a reservation soon. Your tastebuds will thank you!

J G L.

Yelp
Went to sit in the new patio and see what was new after seeing the chef got a james beard nomination. The walls were partially open and the weather was great. Such a cool space. Table had the duck confit, the boar schnitzel, the bacon wrapped trout and the redfish & dirty rice. We started with the a couple crispy oyster salads and some of the tomato bread. Everything was so damn good. The duck was so good, but I've had those a half dozen times over the years, so it's a can't miss for me. The chef does new variations almost every time I see it on the menu, but it's usually crispy skin, some type of citrus and a north African or eastern European spice blend. The spaetzle and the boar schnitzel were new for us and my god it was good. Richard the owner/mgr paired our dinner with a switchback ridge blend that was legit. We've never had a bad experience at Ellerbe. Knowing where everything on the menu comes from & that they pay so close attention to their suppliers & farmers makes you feel like you're getting what you pay for. It's not cheap but it's so worth it. Too many restaurants just assume diners don't care about the quality of the food - not Ellerbe. It's obvious they're in this with you, caring about your experience. I consider myself a regular since we go a couple times a year, but with the new patio and the new bar (and the sunday dinners!), I'll be going up there a lot more often. So good, every time.

Cindy K.

Yelp
Food, service and ambiance are excellent. The food has very unique flavors that make your taste buds happy. Maw maws bread pudding Dessert is a must.

Drew B.

Yelp
We had a great experience at this restaurant. Service was great, everything we had was delicious and uniquely prepared. The Filet had a a smoky flavor, the trout was prepared with a perfect compliment of flavors, the bread pudding was a cinnamon paradise! Everyone really enjoyed all meals and deserts. Attention to detail was evident! As good as the food was, It's the wine list that inspires this five star review. When we sat down the server handed me the wine list and said they had great selections of wine. I dismissed her confidence before looking at the list. If anything she had been modest. I'm not proud to be a "wine snob", it has evolved I've the years. I always try to find a reasonably priced bottle of wine. Many fine restaurants have a list full of commercial high volume familiar wines that don't excite me. This wine list is one of the best I've ever seen! It's better than anything I've seen in NY, San Fran, Chicago. It was loaded top to bottom with unique and hard to find wines. It had many Cabernets from 2009 through 2019. There were at least 10 California Cabernet's that I've always wanted to try but not had the opportunity. While the list certainly has some high priced bottles there are plenty of choices at all price points. This is the place to come for a fine meal and if your looking to find a special bottle of wine you've always wanted to try but not been able to find.

Susan S.

Yelp
Incredible Saturday evening experience at Ellerbee Fine Food. From the spare but textural dining rooms design to the lovely wildflowers table side, everything about this restaurant is intentional. The menu - divine. For July '22 green goddess soup (amazing); salmon, and fried okra paired with little known but fab wines almost made the 100+ degree temps fade away. For dessert, an incredible bread pudding which I thought was better than Brennan's (gasp). Our server Dean was informative and charming. We don't travel to Fort Worth often but next time we come a stop at Ellerbee's in on the menu. Outstanding.

Amy S.

Yelp
What a simply elegant and beautiful dining experience! We celebrated our 26th anniversary here. This was our first time here but we are already wanting to return. Scott our waiter was so kind, attentive and funny. He made us feel at home and celebrated. We both ordered the creamy potato and lemon soup and the striped bass. I'm still thinking about the myriad of flavors from both. I could eat a whole bag of the lemon slices served on top of the soup. Ellerbe is a gem in Fort Worth.

Aly B.

Yelp
Fort Worth! We are still discovering this amazing city (newbies as of December). Last night we hit @ellerbefinefoods for their Carnival Dinner. (If you don't know, once a month they choose a new place for their "around the world theme" and last night was Brazil. Beautiful restaurant, excellent service, great wine selection, and the food was perfectly balanced, seasoned and prepared to perfection. We can't wait to go back. Check out our pics, this was a 3 course meal. Blackeyed pea fritter/Brazilian cheese bread/bread and butter with Red Sea salt/black beans and pork with Brazilian style rice, collard greens, oranges, vinaigrette/baked coconut egg custard/chocolate bon bon/shortbread cookies. Y'all, the coconut egg custard may be the best dessert we've ever had! We can't wait to go back and try out the regular menu! They support local, frequent the farmers market and source no further than 80 miles!

Sara F.

Yelp
Never disappointed in a dinner here. Scott is the best and always so knowledgeable about the menu. Like above and beyond. Plus he's fun. Take your partner, friend, mom, or whoever you want to feel special here. You'll both be so glad you did. Also no pics because it was date night.

Florence N.

Yelp
Striped bass and the halibut entrees were both amazing. Each with its own unique flavors. The striped bass had a nice crunch from the corn meal with a Cajun kick. The halibut was dressed in dill sitting on a bed of black rice and the freshest heirloom tomatoes I've ever had. Both fish were cooked to perfection! This is my second time here and I've also had the scallops which were excellent. I love this restaurants farm to table menu, would recommend to anyone who's looking to have a nice dinner!

Ros C.

Yelp
This was my time visiting this restaurant. I wanted to eat at a place that served Cajun and Creole food. Positives: Beautiful setting and decor. The waiter was extremely attentive and friendly; the waiter was well versed in the menu options, and it wasn't a long wait for our food to come out. Cons: Limited non-pork appetizers (especially for those who don't want a salad); this is not a Cajun or Creole restaurant (just bc you add sausage to something doesn't make it Cajun or Creole. The wasn't any Cajun or Creole flavor or seasoning on the food. Needless to say, I will not go back.

Penny L.

Yelp
Management contacted me & apologized. They sent a gift card to give them a chance to make things right. We are going to wait until we're comfortable indoor dining again to use it because we want to give them a second chance in their best environment. Was going to wait until Covid was over before posting this but just had some amazing take out from Classic Cafe in Roanoke that made me feel like if I didn't post it someone else would be screwed. We ordered the New Year's Eve take out for $140 + tax & a 20% tip. After we got home we were extremely disappointed. So we private messaged Ellerbe on Face book. Here's the conversation Would like to order the New Years Eve Dinner to go. How do we do that if y'all are closed? Ellerbe Fine Foods sent December 26, 2020 at 5:04 PM Thanks for messaging us. We try to be as responsive as possible. We'll get back to you soon. You may also call the restaurant directly: 817-926-3663. For all orders and inquiries, please call the restaurant directly. Ellerbe Fine Foods sent December 26, 2020 at 5:04 PM Great! Please give us a call and leave us a message, and we'll take care of you. Thank you! 817-926-3663 December 31, 2020 at 4:44 PM Thu 4:44 PM You sent December 31, 2020 at 4:44 PM We ordered to go from ya'll to try to support local business. It was a major disappointment. Let's start with the salad. Small shrimp & basically non existent crab meat. Romaine lettuce was extremely bitter. Beef bourguignon had very little gravy & the beef was overcooked & had no seasoning. Green beans - 12 for 2 people? So we went to the desert. Looked at the bottom & it looked like a big black hair - so we dumped it out & yes it was. Trashed the dessert. We won't be coming back past covid. We won't post any bad reviews during this Covid period but thought you might like to know that we feel we totally wasted our calories & ruined our New Year's Eve dinner Ellerbe Fine Foods sent December 31, 2020 at 4:48 PM Oh gosh- thank you for privately messaging us. I'll share this with the ownership right away. No response. Now I wasn't asking for a refund but if it had been my company I would have said something like "Sorry to hear that - we'll send you a gift certificate for $ so we can do better next time."

Alex R.

Yelp
Great food as usually. Friendly staff. Our favorite place to eat on Magnolia! I love the uniqueness of the menu, always fresh and you can taste the difference.

Mike S.

Yelp
I have eaten at Ellerbe so many times, that I am amazed I have not reviewed it before. I work at Baylor Scott and White All Saints Hospital and have eaten there for lunch, dinner, and entertained several large parties. Ellerbe never disappoints. The service is always excellent, and the food is unique and outstanding. The menu is a mix of favorites, with a lot of new items that rotate based on what is in season. I love this time of year because they do so many great dishes with tomatoes. The wine selection is excellent, and the waitstaff is very helpful with possible pairings. They recently renovated and added a closed-in porch for more indoor seating, so distancing is easy during Covid-19. Ellerbe also offers take-out with drive-up pick-up and those meals are delicious and a good value. Can't wait to return!

Dave M.

Yelp
Food was amazing. Farm to fork style restaurant. The dishes are thoughtfully planned and executed. Had the lamb shank and it was falling of the bone. Get the house-made bread pudding. FYI: There are no cocktails at the restaurant just an extensive wine selection to suit any occasion and/or food pairing.

Emerson N.

Yelp
I absolutely love this place. I went for my birthday and had the best experience. The food was amazing, the service was so good, and I'm so looking forward to going again

Maggie I.

Yelp
The atmosphere is excellent. The service is excellent. Squash salad was delicious. Unfortunately, the risotto was watery (have you ever had runny risotto?) and very salty. Clams in risotto were rubbery. Too bad as the atmosphere is soooo lovely.