231 EllsworthDefinitely top shelf!We had been having great lunches lately at 231 Ellsworth, and decided to try them for a Friday night dinner. I love the way you can choose any number of courses for a set price and then can choose to have the wine pairings if you want. We chose 4 courses with the wine pairings, and each one was more delicious than the last. Our young server, Tim, did a great job all around and paired each course with wine that was a perfect match. The rest of the service team is also excellent. I was also interested to learn that if you come in after work for a drink, they offer great dinner options at the bar or in the dining room. All you foodies out there - you definitely should re-discover 231 Ellsworth!6/7/2013 12:00:00 AMFirst time at 231We had the three course pris fixe menu, sharing dessert with wine parings. Each course was excellent, intersperced with surprise chef free tasting items. Wonderful experience.5/31/2013 12:00:00 AMFabulous Mother's Day Lunch SpotWe were served a delicious four-course lunchtime meal for Mother's Day, with kids getting the same meal for 1/2 price. The service was decent but not as perfect as is typical with this restaurant, but I find this is the case for most restaurants on most holidays. I would heartily recommend this as a Mother's Day option, as a nice change from the typical buffet brunch. Plus it's quiet enough that one can converse with others at the table without shouting.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMmother's dayOur visit to 231 Ellsworth for Mother's Day brunch was pleasant and an altogether positive experience. I expected to pay more for an exceptional dining experience, but I was disappointed that they found it necessary to gouge us in the wine pricing ($18.75 a glass for a $40 Argentine cabernet?). I left the selection to our servers, so it wasn't as if I had asked for anything out of the ordinary.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMFantastic food.We really enjoyed this place. We each got the three item menu where you pick three things from the menu. Everything was great. We've eaten at a fair number of Peninsula restaurants and this was one of our best meals.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMDon's take!We arrived at the reservation time and were promptly seated. The restaurant wasn't very busy so that maybe the reason. They have a pre-fixed menu with a choice of dinners from 3-5 courses. They also had a wine pairing for additional $$ which did compliment the dishes we
ordered. I thought that the food was well prepared and some of the dishes, partridge in particular, unique and nicely done. The servers and staff were attentive and we had an enjoyable evening for our anniversary!4/24/2013 12:00:00 AMOriginal, imaginative foodOriginal, imaginative food creations. Choose the tasting menu and prepared to be surprised! Went with a group of 7 and everyone liked it, including the vegetarian.4/15/2013 12:00:00 AMA special place for a beautiful,A special place for a beautiful, elegant meal. The service is well paced and professional.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMNice high-end meal. GreatNice high-end meal. Great that they had a separate menu for vegetarians, as wife wife eats no meats. Very attentive service. All of the food was well prepared and nicely presented. Certainly not cheap, but worth it for a splurge.3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMA very nice experience! WeA very nice experience! We came for a special date and felt pampered the entire evening. Our four course choice turned out to be about seven with all the little extras that were sent out. We will definitely be returning.3/21/2013 12:00:00 AMLunch with greant ambianceThe food was excellent. Chocolate gnanche was the best I had so far. I had the Angus New York strip which was decent, but could use more flavor. Howeve,r the sea bass that my guest had was awesome. The salads were very good as well. The portion was just right, not too much and not too little. Service was great. Will definitely come again to try some of their lighter dishes.3/19/2013 12:00:00 AMChris and team really spoliedChris and team really spolied us what a fabulous night with Spike and Patrick. We did 2-5 course and 1-3 course at the table. Two of us did wine pairings which were fabulous. Really great service and a fun visit from Chris.3/18/2013 12:00:00 AMSupport your local establishments!231 Ellsworth continues to fill a much needed void in the SM downtown (or Penninsula for that matter) dining scene. The food is well prepared and of the highest quality. Service is impeccable and the wine list is outstanding. Prices are very reasonable (both food and wine) given the effort involved. I work in the area and dine out regularly in SM. There is no question that restaurant turnover is a big problem - it would be truly ashamed if this were to happen to 231 as it's clearly a couple of notches above all the rest.3/11/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent, attentive service.Excellent, attentive service. The food was excellent and there were a bunch of little treats from the chef along the way.1/1/0001 4:00:00 PM