Ellerbe Fine Foods

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Address:
1501 W. Magnolia Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76104

Neighborhood:
Fort Worth Cultural District & TCU

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $31 to $50

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Ellerbe Fine Foods Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.ellerbefinefoods.com
Phone: (817) 926-3663
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Tuesday - Friday: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:30 - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: American
Executive Chef: Molly McCook
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Beer, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Contact: Lea Lewis (817) 926-3663
Special Events & Promotions: We have a private dinning room that can accommodate up to 50 people or you are able to have the entire restaurant that seats up to 120 people.

Getting there

Cross Street: 7th
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: Complimentary Valet lunch and dinner.

A word from Ellerbe Fine Foods

Ellerbe Fine Foods is a restaurant and market focused on fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients. Ellerbe’s relaxed yet stylish atmosphere provides the perfect backdrop for an evening lingering over fine food and wine, a business lunch, a nice meal before a show, dining with friends, special… occasions, or a nightcap of dessert and coffee. In-season and local foods not only taste better but are better for you. Chef Molly McCook uses this principle in her cuisine, making for a constantly evolving seasonal menu of locally grown, sustainable products, bringing ingredients from our partner farmers to your plate. Our wines and many of these products are also available for sale in our on-site market, so you can continue the Ellerbe experience at home and beyond.Continued

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Ellerbe Fine Foods - Best Restaurants in Fort Worth Cultural District

Diner Reviews

"Found Ellerbe on opentable . Great service from Scott our server, very professional and attentive. Wife had Quail and I had Rabbit which were absolutely delicious. Presentation excellent. From farm to table is their daily menu theme. A must try. A dining pleasure without being rushed. AWESOME"
Dined on 7/9/2014
"It was our first time here! The name caught my eye when I was glancing through google as my name was Ellen. I looked through the menu and saw that they had Pork Belly. Immediately I said to my husband, let's try it. We asked for a 4 top and got it. We were served by Michael, wh gave us fantastic service and had answers to all of our questions. We will ask to have him again. Well said and done, we will dine there again, and I am sure we will have the same experience."
Dined on 7/5/2014
"Always good service and great food. Great wine selection. The staff have always been very welcoming."
Dined on 7/1/2014
"Celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary this past weekend and dined at Ellerbe Fine Foods Restaurant. The service and the food were both outstanding. Scott, who was our waiter, was delightful He was a well of great information as well as making the dining experience enjoyable and lively. We loved the fresh local farmer's market ingredients that they used in the meal preparation. The presentation was highly appealing. I would recommend this restaurant to others."
Dined on 6/28/2014
"Another great meal at Ellerbe's. Found a wonderful cab franc on the list, the Alchemist which is a Relic wine."
Dined on 6/25/2014
"We happened upon Ellerbee's one month after opening and considered it the best mistake that has ever happened for us dining wise! Since then they have become our favorite restaurant in the metroplex and while we don't go as often as we would like, we have never been disappointed with any dish, morsel or bite! This place takes farm to fork to a whole new level and their staff is informative and excellent at figuring out what each person should order based on their likes and dislikes. Bree, our server during this visit, was probably one of the most adept servers we've encountered at wine pairing. The Fort Worth dining scene is fortunate to have this gem and Chef Molly deserves all her accolades."
Dined on 6/28/2014
"This is a great establishment that we regularly visit - the food and service is outstanding and consistently so."
Dined on 6/21/2014
"Delicious and memorable dinner. My steak was prepared with perfection in mind. Wine pairing was superb. Sophisticated and yet relaxing atmosphere. Make time to dine at this gem!"
Dined on 6/21/2014
"My wife and I once again traveled a good distance from North Dallas to celebrate our wedding anniversary at Ellerbe's. This is our fourth trip to celebrate such an occasion. The farm to table concept is executed to perfection. Time after time we have found Ellerbe's consistently wonderful. The charm of the space never wanes. Service is impeccable and the food is simply amazing. Best kept secret in the DFW metroplex. And don't forget to inquire about the mint ice cream...."
Dined on 6/21/2014
"Our waiter Joe was warm and friendly. He made a great suggestion for a wine to go well with our group of four's food selections if rabbit, salmon, steak, and quail. Service was fast and efficient but we never felt rushed. We were made to feel at home."
Dined on 6/11/2014
"One of those places that is not cheap but you don't feel like you're wasting your money."
Dined on 6/6/2014
"Always a great meal. Nice local ingredients and wonderful preparations. Key menu choices: Gulf Shrimp and Grilled Green Tomatoes, Pork Belly, and Halibut."
Dined on 6/6/2014
"We were impressed with Ellerbe Fine Foods, and we thoroughly enjoyed our dinner selections. We will definitely return."
Dined on 5/31/2014
"Excellent food, service, atmosphere, prices. Menu varies based on what she finds at the market and from purveyors. Located in an area that has many new restaurants built in existing houses and old stores. This one is located in a former gas station. Holds about 100 patrons. Clearly earned its top 1 percent rating on Tripadvisor Urbandining Yelp. Will definitely return."
Dined on 5/29/2014
"Ellerbe Fine Foods is simply the best overall restaurant in Ft. Worth. Farm-to-table products, exceptionally well-prepared dishes, sophisticated yet friendly atmosphere, and stellar service make it a restaurant that we enjoy returning to time after time. "
Dined on 5/14/2014
"This was probably my most unimpressive visit to Ellerbe's. The menu was very limited at lunch, only light offering, the Chicken Waldorf Salad. It was "ok" but nothing special. The food is usually much better so I know it was probably just an off day. I will definitely go again."
Dined on 5/21/2014
"Once again, a great dining experience. New menu with interesting choices, Fresh, Local ingredients and innovative preparations. We traveled from Edmond, OK to enjoy Ft. Worth for a second time and were very pleased with Ellerbe Fine Foods again. Expert advice for the wine list and professional service."
Dined on 5/17/2014
"One of my favorite restaurants. Never lets us down."
Dined on 5/17/2014
"Went there for lunch. Arrived as they opened. Many of the items on the menu were not available which greatly reduced our selection. A couple of the items not available were the house specalties."
Dined on 5/15/2014
"Mother's Day Brunch was delicious! There were three of us, and we each had one of the menu offerings. ALL courses were delicious - fresh - amazing ! Even the small crostini was so full of flavor - delectable !! I can rave about every detail ... even down to the wonderful fresh flavor of the lettuces in the salad! And who raves about the taste of lettuce?? I know! Every bite and morsel was heavenly. Thank you thank you thank you Ellerbe!!"
Dined on 5/11/2014
"Great food and service... I will be returning. Wish the duck was still on the menu."
Dined on 5/3/2014
"Went there for a Birthday Dinner, and really enjoyed ourselves! From the waitress, to the food everything was impeccable. Will definitley return soon"
Dined on 6/6/2013
"This was our second time visiting Ellerbe's. We started off by sharing the asparagus salad, I had the antelope osso bucco and my husband had the braised pork belly. The asparagus salad was a great starter and my osso bucco was delicious. Our only complaint was the pork belly - over half of the pork belly was fat, and my husband was only able to get a few good bites. It was served over a corn meal crunch which came off a little dry and bland. Luckily my dish was a larger portion, so he was able to share off of mine. Our bill came with three shortbread cookies with a caramel filling that were delicious...The service is excellent, the menu concise and unique and overall, a great spot for a date night. "
Dined on 5/10/2014
"This is a great place for lunch or dinner. You will not be disappointed with anything you order. Menu changes based on what is available locally. Great wine list and cozy setting"
Dined on 5/9/2014
"Wow! Their food blows me away evey time. Amazing service and food. It's a definite must! We've been twice now and are addicted to the food and atmosphere. "
Dined on 5/3/2014
"Ellerbe has a great menu and wine list. However don't bring kids! They have no kids menu and nothing on the list for kids younger than 10 or 12. Bring your own food or snacks for kids. "
Dined on 5/3/2014
"We originally found this place on line while looking for a nice place to dine in Ft. Worth. Our first experience was great, so opted to go again with my mother-in-law while in town for a wedding. Everything was just right - to the quiet atmosphere, the attentive wait staff, the wine list and the food! We had the cornmeal crusted oysters with cole slaw and cheese plate for appetizers. All were very good. For our entries, I had the antelope which was very good, but a little rich for my taste. My wife had the halibut which she really liked, and my mother-in-law had the chef's steak which was well flavored but a little tough. We had the complementary lemon cookies for dessert - a wonderful touch!"
Dined on 5/2/2014
"Review is late- but needed to express that my husband and I had a truly wonderful experience at Ellerbe Fine Foods for Valentine's Dinner. This was our first visit and cannot wait to go back - this will be our go to place for special dinners. The food and service was superb! "
Dined on 2/14/2014
"We dined at Ellerbe Fine Foods for our daughter's 21st because we wanted a memorable experience for her. We were not disappointed. Our server was professional, attentive and welcoming. The pace of our experience was just right. There was adequate time between courses yet we weren't rushed. Our meals were top shelf as we'd expected. The baseball cut was medium rare as ordered and tremendously flavorful. My wife's redfish was moist yet flaky. Presentation of the dishes alone is worth the experience. Ellerbe should be considered amongst the top dining experiences in Ft. Worth."
Dined on 4/19/2014
"Very good! While I like steak, sometimes it nice to get really good food that is not steak. Ellerbe's offers steak, but that is not main attraction. They offer a variety of other entrees, usually local, with a very "foody" touch. Recommended"
Dined on 4/12/2014
"We love this little place. I had the Antelope Osso Bucco and my husband had the steak du jour. The Osso Bucco was nice though a little salty for my taste; the accompanying polenta was wonderful . My husband's steak had a nice smoky flavor to it. My desert was the upside down cake was fantastic and this is probably the best coffee I have had at a restaurant in Fort Worth ever. Service was superb though a little slower than most places, in the vein of a traditional European dinner which has its merits when you have the evening to kill. The wine list was...meh. Nothing jumped out at me. The few I recognized were over priced even by upscale restaurant standards and I didn't see any great desert wines. Overall, a total win though."
Dined on 4/11/2014
"The ffood was superb. Highly recommend it for a romantic dinner or special occasion."
Dined on 4/12/2014
"If you want to dine at a restaurant that is a real treasure, this is the place. Scrumpcious food, attentive service, and fine dining are here in the environs of an old gas station. A delightful evening."
Dined on 4/12/2014
"My wife and I have dined at Ellerbe's numerous times over the past 4 years. This meal was by far the best. Her duck confit was outstanding and my veal was uniquely excellent. Desserts were original and excellent too. Ellerbe's wine list also offers fine alternatives to the high priced Napa reds, such as the Browne "tribute" blend. A+."
Dined on 4/8/2014
"My wife will agree to go nowhere else except Ellerbe for her birthday...we are never disappointed. Food and service are always top-flight, and we always find a new wine to love from their wine list."
Dined on 4/5/2014
"Everything was great. The food was fantastic and our service was expeditious. The noise level was a little loud, but not distracting."
Dined on 4/5/2014
"I have loved Ellerbe since I first ate here in '09. It was the first restaurant to really launch Magnolia Avenue as a premier location in DFW for innovative dining and the first restaurant in DFW to really do farm-to-table as something more than an advertising pitch, etc. Since Ellerbe opened, the restaurant scene in DFW has exploded with lots of choices, probably more than a few of them inspired by Ellerbe and its success. But Ellerbe still has it, and has gotten better with age. Everything tastes fresh, every dish is inventive and is certainly nothing you could make on your own (and if it is, you need to start looking for space on Magnolia Ave). In close - EAT HERE *if* you can get a table! It's getting harder and harder every day!"
Dined on 3/28/2014
"One of my favorite restaurants... anywhere! Always a pleasure to dine at Ellerbe."
Dined on 3/26/2014
"It is not often that a restaurant lives up to its hype, but Ellerbe is everything that its reviewers claim it to be. A wonderful meal at a sensible price point...I've paid far more for less. A+++ to kitchen, servers and hostess."
Dined on 3/15/2014
"Both appetizers of tart and chili soup were outstanding! We had the redfish and chef's steak for the main course. All while relaxing on the patio - our waiter Joe took care of us wonderfully. We will be back!!"
Dined on 3/14/2014

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