Ellison's Bistro est un établissement chaleureux. Venez profiter d'une atmosphère familiale et décontractée. Ellison's Bistro est ouvert en soirée du mardi au samedi et en journée durant les fins de semaine.
This was our 2nd time at Ellison's. This time we...
This was our 2nd time at Ellison's. This time we took our 'Supper Club' and there were 12 of us. The food, once again, was absolutely fresh and delicious. The flavours in everything were perfect. BE SURE TO TELL THEM IF YOU DON'T WANT YOUR FOOD TOO SPICY. They will make it any way you want. The service was a little slow and spotty (the waitress was alone) and it took a long time to get the bill at the end. So if you're a large group, expect some delay between courses. Elvis (chef) came out and checked on everything, which was really nice. The little buns they offer before the meal were AWESOME. Will definitely go back.
visited for (birthday) lunch midweek ... attentive, courteous service ... excellent food - wonderful flavour & presentation ... & we received a surprise dessert for the "birthday person"!!
I decided to try this place for graduation, celebrated with my family. Everything was amazing. The menu has interesting choices that suited the palette anywhere from picky vegetarian to old-english senior. Personally, I had the Vegetarian Roti and (being picky) was amazingly surprised that I found the meal DELICIOUS. Another pleasant surprise was that even my 6'3", never-satisified-with-6-full- meals-a-day boyfriend complimented the portion generous portion sizes. The presentation was nice too.
The service was also amazing. Our server seemed genuine and wasn't overbearing nor absent. She interrupted the perfect amount and tried to accomodate all our desires (even accomodated out non-menu drink requests such as Ceasar and Shanty).
The meals were not overly hot or spicy, which some were worried about. In fact, I even asked for extra hot sauce which I did not regret as it was AMAZING and hot.
The chef even baked us a cake for the special occassion we were celebrating. It was fabulous. He came out and took pictures and made sure everyone was happy.
The restaurant itself is a bit small, but the atmosphere doesn't suffer. It is quiet and intimate... a great place for large groups as well as small parties. I will go back and have personally recommended it to everyone I have seen today.
Delicious.
General observations:
One thing that immediately...
General observations:
One thing that immediately sets Ellison's apart is that the location has ample nearby parking but is easily accessible by foot given its central location in Kitchener. The interior of the restaurant is very clean, not overwhelmingly decorated like some places, and all the decor and music are related to the food styling (which is one of those subtle details that completes the dining experience, and is indicative of an owner that loves his restaurant). The staff is very friendly and Elvis Ellison, the owner, takes time out of the kitchen to check on his guests and make sure they are enjoying their meal(s). He is a very nice man with an eclectic background that shines through in his food.
The food:
The menu at Ellison's is fantastic, and you can view it on their website. The array of ingredients and choices of meats, vegetables, and fruits ensures everyone can find something they'll enjoy. My wife and I dined on the Jambalaya and the day's special (sweet potato/plantain/coconut soup with mild spice; key lime chicken with rice and vegetables). We also enjoyed a Ginger beer (which has some serious kick, so get water) and an Irish Moss (a must have). The food was perfectly prepared. I've never had chicken that tender before, and the spicing was so rich and spot-on that every bite was equally enjoyable and worth savoring. The Jambalaya was also prepared to perfection. It wasn't the heavily spiced garbage with a subpar melange of seafood you'll get at most restaurants. The rice captured the taste of the mussels and shrimp, there was no heavy, fatty sauce at the bottom of the dish, and the spicing brought out the flavor of the ingredients rather than *being* the flavor.
I'll definitely be dining here again, and look forward to taking advantage of the lunch specials.
Stopped in for a light lunch and stayed for a yummy dinner. The catfish was perfect as were the vegetables served with the fish. However, special bonus points for presentation goes to the chef.
Would highly recommend this bistro.
Just a wonderful "go again" spot
