The Garden at Ellera

Name: The Garden at Ellera
Address: 12432 Bee Caves Rd, Bee Cave, TX, United States, 78738
Telephone: (512) 937-0171
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

218 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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The Garden at Ellera is located in the heart of Bee Cave and is a space where you can cultivate community in a beautiful summer setting! Come cool off in our air-conditioned indoor dining areas or under the shady oak trees and try a great selection of craft beer, wine, craft cocktails, and Boston-Italian bites in a space inspired by The Boston Public Gardens. Gather with friends & family to enjoy our indoor/outdoor amenities, including an outdoor play space for the kids, and engage in seasonal events all while enjoying a one-of-a-kind dining experience! Don't forget to check out our weekend brunch features, and happy hour from 3pm-6pm. We look forward to serving you soon!

*We recommend calling ahead for parties of 10 or more to ensure prompt service.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Beer Garden
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon 11:00 am–9:00 pm Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(512) 937-0171
Website
http://gardenatellera.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Carson Symmonds

Location
12432 Bee Caves Rd, Bee Cave, TX 78738
Neighborhood
Austin
Parking details
Free parking available during business hours/Complimentary valet parking Thursday-Saturday pm
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 218 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

218 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience2
Now that only Garden at Ellera is open (Ellera, the fancier side is closed), the overall experience is definitely less refined. Food quality very variable. Pizza good. Salads good. Pasta dishes have not impressed. Wine list too limited by glass. Specialty cocktails good. In need of better management & better trained servers.
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Suzly
Austin
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Things always get a little clunky during a management shift, and these guys are going through those pains for sure lately, but our evening last night was spot on! Our server was awesome - wish I got his name but he was working on the back patio dinner 11/4. We had 5 people and we were headed to a movie, so we put our order in right away and he got our drinks and food out very quickly
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texinaustin
Austin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Wonderful! Great neighborhood Italian place. Love that they love dogs.
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MiguelM
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience3
Waiter took a long time for request after food was served. He brought bill before we finished dinner, he didn’t even ask about desderts. We even thought there weren’t any. Came later to push on close tab. Then we saw at her tables with dessert. We just left, will never come back
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
My friend and I went here for Sunday brunch at 11:30am. There was only one other table. We left around 1:30 and by then, about 8 other tables had come. I’m shocked by the few people that were there! They’ve got a beautiful patio, delicious brunch options, and a generous mimosa flight (entire bottle, 4 juices for $30). I ordered the crab cakes egg Benedict and she ordered the French toast - both of which were very well seasoned and cooked perfectly. We will definitely be back.
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tomo
Austin
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 1, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
One of the worst experiences ever. Ordered 2 cocktails and my blackberry smash was so tart with lemon that I could not drink it so I sent it back for them to redo. It took a really long time to get service from the initial water to appetizer etc. Our entree never showed up at all and waiter came by after 45 minutes and asked how our food was (that we never received). At that point we just wanted to cash out and go home. The manager came over as we were leaving and brought us our entrees to go and comped everything but the appetizer. Ate the pizza at home which was ok but not great and hubbys chef special chicken was not good at all. tastes like it was fried in old grease. They have a lot to fix at this place. Will not be back.
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johnm
Austin
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 28, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience2
Food was not good and way overpriced. We had to wait 15-20 minutes for our check while the place was pretty empty.
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CassieS
Austin
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience3
We were there at 6:30 on a Sunday. It was mostly empty with just a few tables occupied. We ordered the fritto misto appetizer, and it was mostly fried crumbs of batter with a few over fried calamari rings. It seemed that we received what was at the bottom of the basket. We notified the server. My husband ordered the lobster roll and said it was very good. I ordered the lobster fettuccine. The “homemade” pasta had an odd texture, like maybe it was gluten-free instead. The lobster was over-cooked and rubbery and there was not a single ripe tomato in it. Many were pale pink and the others were green. Although the dish is described to have marscapone, there was no creaminess or richness. We advised the server and they comped that dish. We had eaten there a couple of years ago and it was quite good, so this was very disappointing. There are too many other choices, so I don’t think we’ll be back.
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Cruisetravelagent
Austin
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful find! Food was exceptional. We will be back
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My boyfriend took me on a date here for a romantic date night. We had the cinnamon mule and it was FANTASTIC! Tasted like fall in a cup! We had the crab cakes, lobster fettuccine , linguine with clams, and tiramisu! Cannot recommend enough, no complaints about anything!
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Polly
Austin
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, service, atmosphere were all great. Caesar took great care of us!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
The entire experience was horrible. I had a reservation through Open Table. We were sat promptly then ignored for almost 20 minutes. Finally a waitress wearing short shorts took our drink order with much attitude. When almost 15 minutes had passed and still no sparking water/Diet Coke I looked for the waitress and she was sitting at the bar chatting with a person next to her where she remained for quite some time. Finally another waitress brought us our drinks- 15 minutes after we had ordered them. I thought the food would save the day but mine was over cooked and cold and the “Italian” bread the crab cake Benedict was on was an upside down hamburger bun! I understand staff on short supply but there were over 5-6 wait staff for approximately 10 tables. The table next to us got up and left due to no one coming over to them. I ate here months ago and everything was great. Not sure what has happened but with food and service like this I can’t imagine they will be last.
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JLav
Austin
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Enjoyable! I had 2 of the specialty cocktails. Really liked the Gin and tonic special drink they had and the Blackberry smash was good too. Had the garden salad w shrimp. Excellent!
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PatriciaE
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great family connection. We had members from 3 to 75 with a lot in between. Lovely environment, great setting and good service. Highly recommend this place for food, service and ambience.
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Annie
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 30, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
Very disappointing. Lobster bisque was both watery and way over-salted. It was sent back (and I rarely resort to that). Penne arrabbiata was ok , not great. Bread was small, dry portions. Other entrees were meh except for the lobster roll which got rave reviews. Ambiance is very nice. Service was acceptable. It’s over priced on almost all items.
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AustinFoodie
Austin
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience3
The food was cold and service was poor.
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JenniferF
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Lovely outdoor space and good food. Staff was attentive
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RonM
San Antonio
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Made reservations for my friend's birthday brunch. We arrived at noon and was surprised the upper garden was closed however, the restaurant and patio were open. We had a lovely 6 top table under the beautiful oak tree, at the time we arrived we were the only party on the deck! Thankfully about 30 minutes later a few more folks decided to sit out on the patio as well. The drinks were amazing - we had the signature Bloody Mary and Lavender Lemonade (which was delicious!) Of course, we had had several of the brunch menu items. The pastrami hash with potato's, eggs benedict, and scallop poor boy. We love this place and are so happy that is has come through the pandemic in tacked. Can't wait to get back over there on cooler days!
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Nancy
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
Waiter was very inexperienced, salad was soggy, and they didn’t have basics like a Negroni in an Italian restaurant?
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Drjc
Austin
15 reviews
vip
2.0
15 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
Haven't been there for a while. Certainly not on their game. The music was deafening, and we could not have a conversation. We asked that it be turned down. Sad to see this happen. The food was mediocre.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience5
This restaurant is so cute and I had driven by many times wanting to stop in. It took over 45 minutes to get our drinks, all the food was cold & seemed like it had been microwaved. The restaurant was not busy but the staff seemed overwhelmed. Our server was kind and did the best he could (it was his first day). Very disappointed and will not be returning
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience and great food.
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JeffN
Austin
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
A little overpriced for the quality you receive. Appetizers were spot on. Main dishes are lacking attention.
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ceekaygee14
Austin
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
We recently dined at the newly opened Garden at 704 and had a great experience so we thought we’d try a different location. Same menu, different experience. We were seated for 20 minutes before someone came to take our order. Our appetizers arrived within minutes but our entrees were right behind. When we pointed out the bad timing they were taken back to the kitchen and I can only imagine put under a lamp for 15 minutes. The staff was nice about it/apologetic and I fully appreciate that it’s still a hard time for the service industry. It’s a good menu, the execution is just much better at 704.
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bulletbob
Austin
60 reviews
vip
3.0
60 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
Beautiful restaurant, interesting menu, adequate service. Maybe we didn’t order the right items.
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MargaretT
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
1.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience2
Food very marginal. Not recommended at all. They need a high level chef who knows what he or she is ding. They have low level cooks.
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MikeP
Austin
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Mussels were excellent however the lobster pasta was gluggy stuck together and no herb flavors at all. The meat pasta was a little better however it too lacked flavor.
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TlP213
Dallas
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
The food was inferior and the ingredients' quality was poor. The food was tasteless and cold. The menu was limited - no bread and olive oil, no meatballs, no chicken, and the pizza was very oily. The service was poor as well. Will not go back.
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JonathanD
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
friendly staff, great wine list, and the pasta was perfect!
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WScott
Austin
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Best thin pizza anywhere. Great ceasar salad. We'll be back!
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AllenM
Houston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
The lobster dishes were ok but not anything to rave about especially for the price.
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Katherine
Austin
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Enjoyed the dinner very much great cocktail. Nice restaurant to enjoy food and friends
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Nice atmosphere with different seating options, service great, many food options including multiple gluten free options that were delicious. Definitely will come back!
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Spike
New York Area
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 5, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Only have eaten at this restaurant once so not a good sample but I thought the prices were high for the portion sizes for what I had. I would be willing to try the restaurant again.
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Vanessa
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience4
The Garden has a yummy Crab Cake Benedict. Definitely recommend trying it. There was only one server for the majority of our visit, and I could tell they were very “weeded”.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
Father’s Day
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ScotN
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service with outstanding food. The "Persephone" and "The Garden" signature cocktails were perfect.
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GaryL
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
great food. great service. loved the patio. loved the little fans. every outside eating space needs these. they work. thank you the lobbies
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for lunch !
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VanessaJ
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience2
Overall the experience was okay. The restaurant was warm with many fly’s inside. The food came out quickly but was under the expectations I’d have for the price. The lobster was chewy and tasteless compared to other comparable restaurants I was a bit disappointed.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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The Garden at Ellera is rated 4.3 stars by 218 OpenTable diners.

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12432 Bee Caves Rd, Bee Cave, TX 78738

Additional information

Neighborhood
Austin
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon 11:00 am–9:00 pm Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Beer Garden
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free parking available during business hours/Complimentary valet parking Thursday-Saturday pm
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Carson Symmonds
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://gardenatellera.com/
Phone number
(512) 937-0171

The Garden at Ellera

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Popular dishes

Patate

Crab Cakes

Tiramisu

Menu

What 218 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

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