Ellie's Restaurant & Lounge

Name: Ellie's Restaurant & Lounge
Address: 1717 Leonard St, Dallas, TX, United States, 75201
Telephone: (972) 629-0924
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4

4 (164)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

1717 Leonard St, Dallas, TX 75201

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2 people

Jun 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for business meals

Located at the luxurious HALL Arts Hotel in the Dallas Arts District, the award-winning Ellie’s Restaurant & Lounge is inspired by dining traditions that harmoniously balance an art-filled, modern aesthetic with great food and genuine hospitality at every table.

A business chic dress code is recommended for evening service to ensure an upscale guest experience. We respectfully ask that gentlemen wear shirts with sleeves and long pants.

Join us for Happy Hour from 4-6pm Monday through Friday for 50% off featured wines, beer, and highball cocktails, and enjoy featured shareables.

Enjoy live music every Thursday from 5-8pm, Friday from 6-10pm for Duos or 7-11pm for solos, and Saturday night from 6:30-10pm for an elegant, artful dining experience. Jazz Brunch is every Sunday from 11am-2pm

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Californian, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri, Sun 6:30 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 6:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(972) 629-0924
Website
http://elliesdallas.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
A private dining room is available to guests by reservation only. The private dining room can accommodate up to 14 guests. Please call restaurant to make a reservation or learn more.

Location
1717 Leonard St, Dallas, TX 75201
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Corner of Leonard Street and Ross Avenue.
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Sunday Jazz Brunch
Multiple dates available
Join us for Jazz Brunch every Sunday at Ellie’s to enjoy the finest menu creations paired with smooth, jazzy music for an elevated experience.

Offers

Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Mon - Fri - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us for Happy Hour every Monday through Friday from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Ellie’s for 50% off select wines by the glass, beer, and well drinks, along with discounted shareables. Dates Available: Monday through Friday Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Breakfast Flatbread$18.00
sausage, egg, cheddar
Create Your Omelet$22.00
Choice of farm-fresh eggs or egg whites. Bacon | ham | mushroom | tomato | pepper | spinach | avocado | feta | swiss | cheddar. Baby gold potatoes & choice of toast
Ellie's Breakfast$22.00
two eggs your way, choice of meat & toast, baby gold potatoes
Chilaquiles$22.00
two eggs your way, ranchero sauce, black beans, avocado, queso fresco, corn tortilla, pico de gallo, baby gold potatoes
Buttermilk Pancakes$14.00
vanilla bean, vermont maple syrup
Eggs Benedict$22.00
two poached eggs, smoked ham, spinach, toasted english muffin, jalapeño hollandaise, baby gold potatoes
Avocado Toast$22.00
poached eggs, avocado, tomato, hemp seeds, pepitas, salsa verde, feta, multigrain toast
Sunrise Sandwich$19.00
two eggs, cheddar, smoked ham, arugula, jalapeño hollandaise, toasted croissant, baby gold potatoes
French Toast$16.00
brioche, berry jam, vermont maple syrup

Leaning towards Lunch

Tuscan Blend Salad$18.00
romaine, mixed green, tomato, cucumber, salami, feta, garbanzo bean, fresh herbs, lemon & EVOO
Caesar$16.00
finely chopped romaine hearts, traditional dressing, parmesan crostini, parmigiano reggiano
Tuna Poke Bowl$30.00
sushi rice, avocado, daikon, edamame, carrot, cucumber, sesame vinaigrette
Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup$18.00
American & cheddar, sourdough, pickles. Served with choice of french fries | sweet potato fries | mixed green salad
Rosemary Chicken Panini$22.00
Mozzarella, spinach, tomato, tapenade mayonnaise, focaccia bread. Served with choice of french fries | sweet potato fries | mixed green salad
Ellie's Double Smash Burger$22.00
Angus chuck blend, lettuce, tomato, pickles, comeback sauce, brioche bun. Served with choice of french fries | sweet potato fries | mixed green salad. Enhancements: fried egg | avocado | american | cheddar | swiss
Pan-Seared Creole Redfish$42.00
fried cheddar grits, braised greens, trinity pepper jus

Sides

Smoked Bacon$8.00
Sausage$7.00
pork | chicken
Smoked Ham$7.00
Egg$3.00
any style
Fruit Cup$8.00
Potatoes$7.00
Sliced Avocado$6.00
Toast$6.00
white | wheat | rye

Sweet Finale

Ellie's Ice Cream Sandwich$15.00
vanilla wafer biscuit, pistachio ice cream, dark chocolate drizzle dip
Pumpkin Cheesecake$15.00
graham crumble, toasted meringue, cherry jam
Blueberry Cobbler$15.00
pecan streusel, vanilla ice cream

Libations

French 1717$17.00
Ketel One Vodka, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, simple syrup, lemon, prosecco
Ellie's Mimosa$12.00
orange, cranberry, or pineapple
- Make It a Carafe$45.00
Spicy Bloody Mary$15.00
Hanson Habanero vodka, lemon, pickled celery, olives
Chandon Garden Spritz$17.00
- By the Bottle$60.00

Beverages

proudly serving Lavazza Gran Riserva Blend & the Art of Tea Collection

Drip Coffee$6.00
Espresso$6.00
- S$6.00
- D$9.00
Cappuccino | Latte$9.00
Hot Tea$4.00
Green Juice$9.00
granny smith apple, kale, celery, ginger
Carrot Juice$9.00
carrot, golden beet, turmeric, ginger
Organic Juice$7.00
orange | apple | pineapple | grapefruit

What 164 people are saying

Ellie's Restaurant & Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0

4.0 based on recent ratings

4.0Food
3.9Service
4.4Ambience
3.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ellie's Restaurant & Lounge boasts a chic and modern ambiance with beautiful artwork throughout, creating a visually stunning dining experience. Guests frequently praise its "delicious food" and "excellent service," particularly highlighting the live jazz music that enhances the atmosphere. Conveniently located near the Arts District, it's an ideal spot for pre-theater dining.

786 Reviews

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Kathleen
Houston4 reviews
2.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Used to be stellar. Now, service is lousy and inattentive. The food was terrible except for dessert. It makes me so sad that this special place has become a must miss instead of a must do.
Ellie's Restaurant & LoungeResponded 1 day ago
Hey Kathleen, we're really sorry to hear about your recent experience at Ellie's Restaurant & Lounge. We pride ourselves on our food and service, and it sounds like we fell short during your visit. We take your feedback seriously and will address this with our team to ensure it doesn't happen again. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it right. Feel free to message us privately.
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Eileen VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth15 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I decided to try it since it is close to the Winspear Opera House which we attend quite often. The restaurant was out of non-alcoholic beer and also both burger options. We ordered the fries and hummus as appetizers and they were very good. My side salad at $7 was overpriced. It was maybe half a cup of salad in addition to the salmon entree that I ordered at $48. The on line menu is also not up to date. I really wanted to try the jalapeno fritters but they were part of the old menu so another disappointment. There are other locations that I would go back to before this one based on my first experience here.
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Camellia
Dallas - Fort Worth3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The jazz was great! I love the selections and engagement. The food was good! Eggs Benedict was amazing! There was also a Whiskey tasting in order of Father’s Day! The restaurant is a place to great to eat, listen to jazz, good service! I love the atmosphere!
Ellie's Restaurant & LoungeResponded on June 16, 2025
Hi Camellia, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our jazz and especially our Eggs Benedict. We're glad to know that the Father's Day Whiskey tasting was a hit! We look forward to welcoming you back to Ellie's Restaurant & Lounge soon. See you soon!
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kim VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth3 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Went during an off time. Waiter/bartender and host talked with other the whole time. Could hardly get them to acknowledge us and get us a drink. The floor was dirty too. Big pieces of food or fries. Not up to par as it was our last visit. Hope they can get it together because it was a great spot with great cocktails, art & view.
Ellie's Restaurant & LoungeResponded on June 16, 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're sorry to hear this visit didn’t meet the standards you’ve come to expect. We appreciate your past support and will address these concerns with our team. Please feel free to message us directly—we’d love the chance to make it right.
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Adia VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth17 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
I am very disappointed with the experience I had here due to the waitress. She appeared to be inconvenienced by us. She would walk off as I was trying to talking to her and seemed annoyed when I asked any questions. I had to ask her to place my entree order even though she had been to my table several times after the appetizer order was placed. She assumed everything was on one bill and brought the bill over with dessert which we couldn’t eat for a few minutes because she didn’t bring any utensils to eat with. I ordered the lamb pops for the appetizer and they were delicious—cooked well and great flavor. I ordered the sea bass for my entree and it lacked flavored—it needed salt as there was none at all. The chocolate bread pudding and donut were also delicious. The ambiance and decor were beautiful, but I am very bothered by how I was treated by the waitress.
Ellie's Restaurant & LoungeResponded on June 16, 2025
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We're truly sorry to hear about the service you received—it’s not the experience we aim to provide. We’re glad you enjoyed parts of your meal and the ambiance, but we take your concerns seriously and will address them with our team.
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Crystal VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth99 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The live entertainment was amazing! We enjoyed sitting in the bar area and having drinks and appetizers before the show. The flatbread was amazing and we appreciate the bartender made us cute mocktails.
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Mark
Columbus1 review
2.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was average at best. They had a DJ that played music really loud. There was no one in the restaurant except a few other people, which made the DJ pretty odd. We will not come back.
Ellie's Restaurant & LoungeResponded on June 16, 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry the food and atmosphere didn’t meet your expectations. We’d appreciate the chance to learn more—please feel free to message us.
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Sue VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth15 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We went there for brunch and ordered 1. Chilaquiles- the menu had no mention of chicken in the dish but it came loaded with chicken. The menu also mentioned it came with a side of potatoes but the server forgot. Being vegetarian we asked why the chilaquiles had chicken when the menu did not mention it at all and he said that the chef decided to add it!!! The tortilla chips were soggy from the load of chicken on it. Overall very bad and would never recommend ordering it. 2. $22 for a small slice of bread with avocado and 2 poached eggs - the eggs were not poached they were completely over cooked. Not runny like poached eggs should be! The avocado was actually over salted guacamole. Very bad. The service was not attentive at all. The ambience is great and I loved the art work in the restaurant but I am never going back.
Ellie's Restaurant & LoungeResponded 7 days ago
Thanks for the feedback, Sue. We're sorry to hear that your brunch experience at Ellie's Restaurant & Lounge didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your detailed comments about the Chilaquiles, which we will review with our culinary team. We also regret the issues with the eggs and the mashed avocado. We're glad you enjoyed our ambiance and artwork. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future.
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David
Dallas - Fort Worth1 review
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous trombone player! Food was great and very pleasant atmosphere.
Ellie's Restaurant & LoungeResponded 7 days ago
Thanks for the review, David! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the trombone player and found our food to be great. We look forward to serving you again soon.
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Pavi
Dallas - Fort Worth1 review
3.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food & service was good, but we had fight off flies & gnats our entire visit.
Ellie's Restaurant & LoungeResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for dining with us—we’re glad you enjoyed the food and service! We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon.
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FAQs

Ellie's Restaurant & Lounge is rated 4 stars by 164 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Ellie's Restaurant & Lounge

1717 Leonard St, Dallas, TX 75201

Additional information

Cross street
Corner of Leonard Street and Ross Avenue.
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri, Sun 6:30 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 6:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Californian, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://elliesdallas.com/
Phone number
(972) 629-0924
Private party facilities
A private dining room is available to guests by reservation only. The private dining room can accommodate up to 14 guests. Please call restaurant to make a reservation or learn more.

Ellie's Restaurant & Lounge

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Sunday Jazz Brunch

Happy Hour

The Bakery

Warm Croissant$8.00

Cinnamon Roll$8.00

Banana Bread$8.00

Bagel & Cream Cheese$8.00

English Muffin$8.00

Rise & Shine

Breakfast Flatbread$18.00

Create Your Omelet$22.00

Ellie's Breakfast$22.00

Chilaquiles$22.00

Buttermilk Pancakes$14.00

Eggs Benedict$22.00

Avocado Toast$22.00

Sunrise Sandwich$19.00

French Toast$16.00

Leaning towards Lunch

Tuscan Blend Salad$18.00

Caesar$16.00

Tuna Poke Bowl$30.00

Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup$18.00

Rosemary Chicken Panini$22.00

Ellie's Double Smash Burger$22.00

Pan-Seared Creole Redfish$42.00

Sides

Smoked Bacon$8.00

Sausage$7.00

Smoked Ham$7.00

Egg$3.00

Fruit Cup$8.00

Potatoes$7.00

Sliced Avocado$6.00

Toast$6.00

Sweet Finale

Ellie's Ice Cream Sandwich$15.00

Pumpkin Cheesecake$15.00

Blueberry Cobbler$15.00

Libations

French 1717$17.00

Ellie's Mimosa$12.00

Spicy Bloody Mary$15.00

Chandon Garden Spritz$17.00

Beverages

Drip Coffee$6.00

Espresso$6.00

Cappuccino | Latte$9.00

Hot Tea$4.00

Green Juice$9.00

Carrot Juice$9.00

Organic Juice$7.00

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