ELA'S On the Water
Order delivery or takeout
Takeout
(843) 785-3030Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Wine Bar
- Hours of operation
BRUNCH: Sunday 11:00 - 2:00pm LUNCH: Monday - Friday 11:00 - 2:00pm DINNER: Daily 5:00 - 10:00pm LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Thursday - Sunday 7pm -10pm F Thursdays 7pm - 10pm : HARRY SANTANA Fridays/Saturdays 7pm - 10pm : JOHN WASEM Fridays/Saturdays 7pm - 10pm : REID RICHMOND Sundays 11am - 2pm: MARTIN LESCH Sundays 7pm - 10pm : TIM MALCHAK Private Party bookings available in our Penthouse Private Dining Room Docking fees/ complimentary when arriving by boat with reservations
- Phone number
(843) 785-3030
- Website
- Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Smart Casual
- Executive chef
Doug Vernon
- Catering
Second Level private dining for Wedding & Private events for up to 80pp<br />Penthouse VIP Dining Room available for parties up to 20pp
- Private party facilities
Best Water View Dining on Hilton HeadSecond Level private dining for Wedding & Private events for up to 80ppPenthouse VIP Dining Room available for parties up to 20pp
- Private party contact
Lynn Malvasio : (843) 785-3030
- Neighborhood
Hilton Head Island
- Parking details
Enter Shelter Cove Harbour and follow Shelter Cove Lane to the private parking for guests.<br /><br />OMNI RESORT / MARRIOTT RESORT / WESTIN RESORT offer free shuttles to ELA'S <br /><br />For directions call our concierge at 843-785-3030
- Public transit
OMNI RESORT / MARRIOTT RESORT / WESTIN RESORT offer free shuttles to ELA'S <br /><br />Palmetto Dunes - DunesBuggy - free shuttle to ELA's
- Entertainment
Original Artist Productions, Classic Rock, Island Music John Wasem every Thursday & Friday from 7 - 11pmReid Richmond every Saturday from 7 - 11pmBill Peterson every Sunday 11 - 2pmDean St. Hillaire every Sunday 7 - 10pm
- Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Popular dishes
Menu
Appetizers
Tuna Two Ways$16.00
Blackened w/ Wasame Salad & Tuna Pineapple w/ Ginger Tartare & Wontons
Mama's Fried Green Tomatoes$10.00
Light & Crispy w/ a Touch Of Creole Sauce. A Family Tradition
Lobster Nachos$13.00
Crispy Tortilla, Fresh Pico De Gallo, Crème Fraiche, Queso Fresco, Creamy Avocado
Charcuterie$24.00
A Rustic Display of Gourmet Cheeses & Assorted Meats, Nuts, Fresh Fruit, & Housemade Crostini For Two
Ela's Crab Stack$16.00
Jumbo Lump Crab, Avocado, Mango, Onion, Cucumber, Peppers
Oysters Rockefeller$14.00
Spinach, Bacon, Parmesan, & Herb Bread Crumbs
Ela's Calamari$13.00
Lightly Battered and Served w/ Wasabi & Spicy Remoulade
Roasted Carolina Beet Napoleon$10.00
Red & Gold beets w/ Lightly Fried Herb & Panko Encrusted Goat Cheese
Beef Carpaccio$13.00
Shaved Tenderloin & Pecorino w/ Baby Arugula, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, & Balsamic Reduction
Hand Selected Oysters
Fresh Oysters w/ ELA'S Cocktail Sauce & Horseradish. Available in doz / half doz
- Market Price
Tomato Basil Mussels$14.00
Fresh Tomatoes, Basil, Prince Edward Island Mussels
Honey Lime Shrimp$14.00
Lightly Fried & Tossed w/ Honey Lime Sriracha Aioli
Ela's Classics
Ahi Tuna Tartare$16.00
Marinated Ahi Tuna, Fresh Cucumber, Avocado Salad, Pickled Ginger
Classic Shrimp Cocktail$16.00
Southern Poached Shrimp, w/ ELA'S Cocktail Sauce
Ela's Crab Cakes
Ela's Crab Cakes
ELA's Crab Cakes Feature a Blend of Chef's Coastal Culinary Influence and the Nightingale Family's Southern Roots. A Plentiful Portion of Jumbo Lump Crab Meat is Hand Folded with ELA'S Southern Style Family Ingredients, Then Moderately Seasoned & Pan Seared Crisp. Offered as Both an Appetizer to Enhance Your Meal or as an Entree
- App$14.00
- Entree$32.00
Soups & Salads
Maine Lobster Bisque$11.00
Hand Crafted & Slow Cooked Daily
Seafood Gumbo$12.00
Traditional Creole Spices & Fresh Seafood
Kumato Caprese Salad$11.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Locally Sourced Kumato Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, White Balsamic Glaze, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Pear Arugula Salad$11.00
Fresh Arugula w/ Pears, Wensleydale Cranberry Cheese, & Almonds Finished w/ a Pomegranate Acai Dressing
Ela's Caesar$10.00
Romaine Stalk w/ Traditional Caesar Dressing & Grana Padano
Steakhouse Wedge Salad$10.00
Roma Crunch, Creamy Blue Cheese, Bacon, Tomatoes, & Red Onions
Sides
Ela's Truffle Fries$10.00
Hand Cut Steak Fries$8.00
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes$8.00
Seasonal Local Vegetables$8.00
Fresh Asparagus$8.00
Sauteed Wild Mushrooms$8.00
Wild Mushroom Risotto$12.00
Crab Risotto$14.00
Citrus Lobster Risotto$14.00
By Land
Grilled Pork Chop$36.00
Bone-In Pork Chop Over White Truffle Risotto, w/ Asparagus, & Cabernet Demi Glace
Veal Osso Bucco Ravioli$30.00
Saffron Infused Pasta w/ Sauteed Spinach in a White Wine Demi-Glace, Grilled Pears, & Shaved Parmesan Cheese
Vegetarian Pasta Primavera$28.00
Bucatini w/ Basil Pesto and Fresh Vegetables
Malbec Braised Short Rib$32.00
Slow Roasted Daily w/ Aged Stone Ground Grits & Redeye Gravy w/ Grilled Asparagus
Surf & Turf$52.00
Grilled Organic Brasstown Ribeye and Maine Lobster Tail Served w/ Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes & Broccolini
Linz Filet Mignon$44.00
Over Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes w/ Blistered Tomatoes & Spinach
Brasstown New York Strip$40.00
Grassfed Organic NY Strip Served w/ Seasonal Vegetables and Crispy Onion Straws
Linz Black Angus Bone In Ribeye$50.00
Served w/ Wild Mushrooms, Steak Fries, Finished w/ Herb Butter
Preparation Options
Grilled
Blackened
Coffee Rubbed
Peppercorn Encrusted
Pittsburgh
Steak Enhancements
Add 4 Jumbo Shrimp$12.00
Add Crab Cake$14.00
Add 6oz Lobster Tail$18.00
Add Bearnaise$4.00
Add Black Truffle Cabernet Demi Glace$6.00
By Sea
Pan Seared Diver Scallops$36.00
Over Crab Risotto w/ Truffle Butter & Crispy Pancetta
Crispy Diamond Scored Flounder$32.00
Lightly Fried Locally-Sourced Fresh Whole Flounder Over Sienna Rice Medley and Local Baby Vegetables w/ a Sweet Thai Chili Glaze
Seafood Scampi Bucatini$34.00
Mussels, Shrimp, Scallops, in a White Wine Scampi Sauce Over Bucatini Pasta
Pan Seared Grouper$35.00
Lobster Butter, Sienna Rice Medley, & Local Baby Vegetables
Blackened Yellowfin Tuna$34.00
Blackened & Served Rare w/ an Asian-Inspired Slaw w/ a Peanut* Ginger Dressing and Seaweed Salad & Finished w/ a Soy Ginger Sauce and Wasabi Aioli
Steamed Lobster$40.00
Split Whole Lobster Tail and De-Shelled Claws Over Citrus Lobster Risotto
Low Country Shrimp & Grits$30.00
Local Stone Ground Grits & Smoked Gouda w/ Jumbo Shrimp Sauteed in Tasso Ham Gravy
Ela's Crab Cakes$32.00
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes w/ Shallot Butter, Served w/ Sienna Rice Medley and Grilled Local Baby Vegetables
Salmon Rockefeller$34.00
Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon Stuffed w/ Spinach, Bacon, & Parmesan/ Topped w/ Jumbo Lump Crab & Served w/ Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus
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- 4.6Food
- 4.5Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.3Value
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FAQs
ELA'S On the Water offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 785-3030.
ELA'S On the Water is rated 4.6 stars by 4567 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
Order delivery or takeout
Takeout
(843) 785-3030One Shelter Cove Ln Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Additional information
- Neighborhood
Hilton Head Island
- Hours of operation
BRUNCH: Sunday 11:00 - 2:00pm LUNCH: Monday - Friday 11:00 - 2:00pm DINNER: Daily 5:00 - 10:00pm LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Thursday - Sunday 7pm -10pm F Thursdays 7pm - 10pm : HARRY SANTANA Fridays/Saturdays 7pm - 10pm : JOHN WASEM Fridays/Saturdays 7pm - 10pm : REID RICHMOND Sundays 11am - 2pm: MARTIN LESCH Sundays 7pm - 10pm : TIM MALCHAK Private Party bookings available in our Penthouse Private Dining Room Docking fees/ complimentary when arriving by boat with reservations
- Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Wine Bar
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Dress code
Smart Casual
- Parking details
Enter Shelter Cove Harbour and follow Shelter Cove Lane to the private parking for guests.<br /><br />OMNI RESORT / MARRIOTT RESORT / WESTIN RESORT offer free shuttles to ELA'S <br /><br />For directions call our concierge at 843-785-3030
- Public transit
OMNI RESORT / MARRIOTT RESORT / WESTIN RESORT offer free shuttles to ELA'S Palmetto Dunes - DunesBuggy - free shuttle to ELA's
- Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Executive chef
Doug Vernon
- Entertainment
Original Artist Productions, Classic Rock, Island Music John Wasem every Thursday & Friday from 7 - 11pmReid Richmond every Saturday from 7 - 11pmBill Peterson every Sunday 11 - 2pmDean St. Hillaire every Sunday 7 - 10pm
- Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number
(843) 785-3030
- Catering
Second Level private dining for Wedding & Private events for up to 80pp<br />Penthouse VIP Dining Room available for parties up to 20pp
- Private party facilities
Best Water View Dining on Hilton HeadSecond Level private dining for Wedding & Private events for up to 80ppPenthouse VIP Dining Room available for parties up to 20pp
- Private party contact
Lynn Malvasio : (843) 785-3030