Ellas of Calabash
Seafood Restaurant in Calabash
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There are currently 1 user submitted reviews for this restaurant.Home of fresh, locally caught seafood.
Reviews of Ellas of Calabash
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Ellas of Calabash Posted: Jul 25th, 2007 at 3:39 pm From: Bristol , TN By: lb Avg. Rating:2.5 |
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We went to Ella's because of the reviews and what looked like the best value. The place has less atmosphere than your local Capt'n Ds. It is like a cafiteria on a bad day. I ordered the steak and shrimp. The steak was huge and very good. The shrimp although small were plentyful just not much taste. My wife ordered the flounder, and did not eat even half, it was tough and dry. My potato was over cooked and had a huge black spot, so I wanted to swap it out, it took me fifteen minutes to track down our waitress, she was very over worked. If you are looking for a nice seafood restaurant this is not the place. If you want a lot of food for the money it is ok. ref: 7221 
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Ellas of Calabash Posted: Jul 24th, 2007 at 7:59 am From: Bluff City, TN By: gb Avg. Rating:2.3 |
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After reading all the reviews and discovering that Ella's had crab legs (not a buffet) we decided to give it a try. I ordered flounder & shrimp and the fish was not good at all - tough and rubbery. The shrimp was cold and tasteless. My son's crab legs were good and my husband's ribeye was huge but not cooked properly. I had finished my meal (what I ate of it anyway) before the waitress came back so that my husband could send his steak back - ordered Med Rare and it was purple. Once he got it back, he said it was delicious. Drink refills were sllooooowwww. The noise level was very high (cafeteria type atmosphere) also. Would not recommend. ref: 7176
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Ellas of Calabash Posted: Jul 20th, 2007 at 3:11 pm From: Malvern, PA By: jvm Avg. Rating:4.8 |
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My family and 2 other families have been vacationing in Ocean Isle for 10 years now, and every year we have made sure to go to Ella's. I am not usually a seafood person, but i thorughly enjoy the popcorn shrimp. We are also always sure to order at least 5 baskets of hush puppies.theyre the best in North Carolina!THe second best part about Ella's is that the longest We've ever had to wait was 20 minutes. and thats to seat 10 people!We will be sure to stop by next week, and stuff ourselves with those hush puppies! ref: 7113
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Ellas of Calabash Posted: Jun 13th, 2007 at 1:34 pm From: Coralville, IA By: rww Avg. Rating:4.7 |
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My wife and I were consistently delighted with the quality, as we spent 4 winter months in the area. Service went from outstanding (Rose) to below average (a waitress who left dirty dishes accumulate at our table, who also brought us our check, before we had a chance to order key lime pie.) Ella's granddaughter told us she would speak to the waitress about the dishes. Other waitresses were average to above average. When one waitress brought us fries and slaw instead of optional double-slaw and no fries, she immediately brought us another helping of slaw. All other aspects of the restaurant were fine. We just as soon not go to a real posh places with substantially higher prices. ref: 6320
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Ellas of Calabash Posted: May 10th, 2007 at 5:26 pm From: Waynesboro, VIRGINIA By: jw Avg. Rating:4.3 |
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We've owned a house in Cherry Grove Beach for over ten years and whenever we're down here we head up to Ella's. We've tried just about every seafood place in Calabash and Ella's has by far the best food. Great hushpuppies, lightly fried clams, and shrimp, and tender oysters. We've taken to ordering the Senior Plates because the regular size plate is so filling. You might find better ambiance at other places but you won't find better food. Eating at Ella's is a must. ref: 5786
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Ellas of Calabash Posted: Apr 24th, 2007 at 6:21 pm From: Wilmington, NC By: gl Avg. Rating:2.7 |
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We recently ate at Ella's as repeat customers. We had a coupon that said $10 off. We showed our waitress the coupon and never dreamed when we ordered 2 entrees that were more than the $10 that the coupon would not be honored for the entire $10. To our surprise we were told at the register that they did not take the $10 off of an entree but would only honor it if you ordered something under the $10 or exactly for $10. Imagine how we felt when we were told we could only take a drink off rather than the $10. So a word to the wise their coupon in the book that so many buy through schools does not work like the rest and they will not honor it even though you ask the waitress before you order which is what we did. Make them tell you how you can use it for the entire amount. It did not leave us with a pleasant experience and I hope I can save someone else the experience we had. The girl up front had obviously dealt with this before because she was all too ready with explanations. I might have let it slip had I not shown the coupon to our waitress who probably know the trick to using it. Thats ok maybe I have told someone else and they will not have an unpleasant experience in case you try to use the coupon. We were told by the girl at the front that they were not obligated to tell anyone how to use the coupon. My personal thoughts are they put this coupon in the book with no intention of its being used but instead to gain business and they do not care to honor. Most of that business will not make up for the negative feeling that this situation brings to so many. ref: 5599
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Ellas of Calabash Posted: Apr 23rd, 2007 at 12:07 am From: Clemson, SC By: ca Avg. Rating:4.7 |
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I've been going to the Grand Strand all of my life, for over 30 years, and had never dined here until this March when I joined a friend for lunch. He is a local, and decided to eat here. I ordered the fried shrimp platter, and was impressed. It was classic, calabash fried shrimp, and tasted great. This place is the classic, Calabash, fish-camp style dining experience. I would definitely go back again. ref: 5574
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Ellas of Calabash Posted: Feb 24th, 2007 at 4:25 pm From: North Bay, Canada, ON By: jd Avg. Rating:4.8 |
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What a treasure of a sea food restaurant. We based our decision to visit on reviews. We were not disappointed.
Casual setting but nice and bright with cozy booths. The waitress was top notch, friendly and efficient. Knew all our orders and didn't push us even though there was a line when we left (in February).
The Crab Bisque is highly recommended. I had the small Seafood platter. I could hardly get away from the table after this feast. Coleslaw and hushpuppies very good. Don't miss out on the oysters. Fantastic. My husband had the shrimp and clams and son shrimp and flounder.
I will be sure to return to this treasure.
This site is invaluable and recommended to all our friends.
ref: 4933
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Ellas of Calabash Posted: Feb 23rd, 2007 at 3:52 pm From: Ridgefield, CT By: bac Avg. Rating:5 |
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Whenever we visit North Myrtle Beach, Ella's is a must. Great food, fantastic value, fun nautical atmosphere. As a native New York City person relocated to CT, I wish we had a restaurant like Ella's up here! Any seafood lover would love it! We bring the kids here for family reunions and every item anyone has ordered has been great. The hush puppies are terrific! Can't wait to come back in March. ref: 4914
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Ellas of Calabash Posted: Jan 16th, 2007 at 6:16 pm From: FRANKFORT, KY By: bs Avg. Rating:5 |
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We had a great time, and the food was great aswell! we got alot for the money, and the food itself was wonderful. The service was great.i loved the hush puppies too, but what about the cole slaw? it was the best cole slaw I have ever had.if anyone has the recipe for the cole slaw please send it to me. Thanks in advance!bs1001@webtv.net.next trip to myrtle beach, we will be back to eat! brad. ref: 4684
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Ellas of Calabash Posted: Nov 08th, 2006 at 5:15 pm From: myrtle Beach, SC By: mike Avg. Rating:5 |
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Best Bucket Of OYSTERS Around! ref: 4284
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Ellas of Calabash Posted: Sep 01st, 2006 at 4:30 pm From: Lexington , KY By: jam Avg. Rating:4.7 |
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When coming to beach, it is a must that I find a great place for crab legs. I definitely found a great spot at Ella's. Six of us were seated as soon as we walked in, but the decor left a little to be desired. However, after to the mountain of hush puppies and well made onion rings, I knew this place was all about great food and not atmosphere. Everyone enjoyed the meals that they ordered except for my wife's steak that she ordered well done was more like medium rare. By the way, the crab legs were great! Warm, tender an not too dry. Around 1lb for $13, which was obviously enough because I was completely full. The bill for my wife and I was around $35 which I felt was a very good value for the quality of food. So if you are guy like me and you want for sure hit for crab legs, Ella's is the place. ref: 3712
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Ellas of Calabash Posted: Aug 30th, 2006 at 9:17 am From: Burke, VA By: skc Avg. Rating:5 |
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We visited Ella's while on our Myrtle Beach vacation...and were not disappointed in the least! Our party of seven (4 adults, 3 children) were seated quickly, orders placed, our drinks were regularly refilled, hush puppies restocked. The food was delicious, and the portions enormous. We had a great time, and went back a second time that week-and again had a great time! ref: 3686
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Ellas of Calabash Posted: Aug 03rd, 2006 at 12:22 pm From: COLUMBUS, OH By: jml Avg. Rating:3.8 |
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Superb local seafood dining, great hushpuppies. The best in Calabash! Have eaten there for over 20 years and it is still one of our favorites! Great lunch specials too! ref: 3390
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Ellas of Calabash Posted: Jul 14th, 2006 at 2:13 pm From: Colerain, NC By: bw Avg. Rating:3.8 |
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My wife and I have been to Ellas several times. The waitresses always have been nice and attentive. The wait time was not too bad. The food was served to us hot, and the taste was good. The seafood is lightly breaded. It (breader) does contain a bit more onion, or garlic powder than some of the other places in the area - not a problem for most people, but worth mentioning. We have never had a bad experience here. ref: 3065
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Ellas of Calabash Posted: Jun 30th, 2006 at 11:55 pm From: Atlanta, GA By: cg Avg. Rating:2.2 |
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My wife is a North Carolina native who has been coming to Calabash for years. We reviewed restaurants and made our choice. Unfortunately, I cannot concur with the great reviews of Ella’s that we read. Our 30 minute wait turned into 55. After a friendly beginning with the order taking, we waited 30 minutes for any further attention. Teas needed refilling, the hush puppies needed replenishing, and we had a spill at the table that needed help with more napkins. The soup, a local fresh oyster stew never arrived. The entrees were mediocre and the stuffed flounder, a specialty, was disappointing and luke-warm. Two sets of side dishes were incorrect and the waitress had to be flagged down. The waitress did apologize at the end, referencing a party of 14 that took her attention. I should have brought more people. When I checked out at the front desk, not one person bothered to ask how my dinner or experience was. With so many excellent choices in a town as charming as Calabash one should definitely look elsewhere. ref: 2836
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Ellas of Calabash Posted: Jun 07th, 2006 at 1:52 pm From: Miami, FL By: jb Avg. Rating:5 |
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On our recent trip to Ella's everything once again was wonderful. The food was great as always and the service is always nice. Some of our favorite girls are the ones that we notice from last year and they always seem to remember us. They are very friendly and pleasant to conversate with. Everyone that visits the coastal area should try Ella's and get some of the greatest seafood and sweet tea. They cook their food in a reduced fat oil and not lard unlike some of the restaurants in the area. It tastes great and it's not greasy or heavily battered. We love it!!! We will DEFINITELY visit Ella's again on our next trip to see our family. Thanks again to all "our girls" for another great trip and great food. ref: 2619
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Ellas of Calabash Posted: Jun 07th, 2006 at 1:22 pm From: Waxhaw, NC By: pc Avg. Rating:5 |
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Great place to go. Our family takes a party of 9 in every year about the same week and is always great. Looking forward to it in June 2006 as well......... ref: 2617
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Ellas of Calabash Posted: Jun 04th, 2006 at 6:50 am From: Nashville, TN By: sab Avg. Rating:5 |
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Our family has been eating at Ella's for years. They KNOW how to cook seafood!! The prices are very economical and the amount of food is enormous!! Our children have grown up comparing all seafood to Ella's :) For real southern cooked seafood...go to Ella's! You will not be disappointed...also, they have the best hushpuppies around! ref: 2597
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Ellas of Calabash Posted: Mar 21st, 2006 at 12:46 pm From: Orlando, FL By: sb Avg. Rating:5 |
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I used to be a lifeguard in North Myrtle Beach back in the early 90's and I had a girlfriend who worked here. She always hooked me up with extra hush puppies and clam chowder. To this day it's still some of the best food I've ever had. The food was always good and I always got extra special service. I'll be sure to stop by the next time I'm in the area. ref: 2164
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Ellas of Calabash Posted: Feb 22nd, 2006 at 6:07 pm From: Charlotte, NC By: s. white Avg. Rating:5 |
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We were told by a local to try Ella's and were NOT disappointed. Our family always went to Myrtle Beach to eat seafood and boy were we crazy! Ella's had the best seafood and other things on the menu as well. A nice family atmosphere and recently went all Non Smoking. No wonder they were featured in Southern Living Favorites. ref: 2059
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Ellas of Calabash Posted: Oct 09th, 2005 at 9:03 pm From: laurinburg, NC By: ws Avg. Rating:4.8 |
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Since i was small, my family would always eat in Calabash on visits to the coast. Simmons, Nances, or Ella's. Ella's by far is the best. Ate there this past Saturday and had their oyster cocktail, which was just about as much as I could eat. Fantastic! We also had their lunch specials that are very reasonably priced. Can' t go wrong. Take it from an "almost local" Winn Simmons ref: 1456
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Ellas of Calabash Posted: Aug 21st, 2005 at 3:59 pm From: Burke, VA By: skc Avg. Rating:4.3 |
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Just got back from Myrtle Beach, which included two (2) visits to Ella's. We always go there, and have never been disappointed. Our large (ten person) party ordered a wide variety of foods, some fried some broiled, and it was all great. I had the oysters/shrimp on night and the shrimp/crabs on the second visit, and each time it was tasty and delicious. The oysters went a long way toward erasing the memory of fired oysters at Howard Johnsons when i was a kid! ;-) Others had the soft shelled crab, stuffed flounder, the big mamma jamma five item captains plate (shrimp, oysters, scallops, crab, and flouder).
Oh, yeah, we also had the key lime pie, which was to die for.
I can only assume the 8.9.2005 review was a gross anamoly-it certainly was NOT the restuarant experience we had on our trips to Ellas on 8.14.2005 and on 8.19.2005.
ref: 1138
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Ellas of Calabash Posted: Aug 20th, 2005 at 11:02 am From: CHATTANOOGA, TN By: t.t. Avg. Rating:4.8 |
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Each year I travel to Myrtle Beach for vacation. It is a tradition for me to go to Ella's and enjoy their seafood platter. Best seafood and best prices that I have found anywhere. I look forward to going there each year. ref: 1130
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Ellas of Calabash Posted: Aug 09th, 2005 at 12:26 pm From: Laurinburg, NC By: des Avg. Rating:2.7 |
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The quality of Ella's has declined! I grew up going to Ella's for good seafood when my family travelled to Calabash; however the last time we stopped there the service was poor, the hush puppies were cold and the seafood was awful! I mentioned this to the person at the register who seemed not to really care. I seriously doubt I will ever go back. ref: 1046
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Ellas of Calabash Posted: Jul 18th, 2005 at 5:11 pm From: Lucama, NC By: jat Avg. Rating:4.5 |
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Ella's is a favorite of ours. We stop on the way to Myrtle Beach and look forward to stopping again on the way home. We have never been disappointed. ref: 870
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Ellas of Calabash Posted: Jul 01st, 2005 at 7:08 pm From: Brick, NJ By: mb Avg. Rating:4.3 |
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We love Ella's! They have the very very very best hush puppies you will ever eat and that is the main reason to go.
Sweet tea is also good and you can order by the pitcher.
Nice family run place, great value for the money ref: 740
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