Ellie's - Long Beach

Beautiful food, needs more flavor. Lots of flies in and outside their restaurant, weird. Service was very slow.Food: 4/5

Food was a little salty and wasn't hot, so they were pretty busy on a Tuesday night. The portions were small and not worth it. Our server was good but definitely very busy. We had to request the check several times toward the end, but other than that he provided great service throughout the meal. The atmosphere was nice. They have cute little electric fans and nice music.Vegetarian options: They are able to make custom dishes for vegetarians.

Every single dish was delicious... priced a little high but so worth it. Each plate we had was tastee and the staff service was friendly. We had the Burrata with pesto that comes with a few pieces of bread which the bread portion are not enough. The bread was toasty and went well with cheese. We got the seafood pasta, and the noodles were made fresh. The cream sauce was little spicy but had good taste. We also had the chicken plate and it was juicy and flavorful.Parking here can be tough.Happy ChompingParking: It is near residential area so parking is scarce. We got lucky and found something immediately

I like Ellie's. I want to like it more, but I still haven't had that great experience consistently.Service is on the slow side consistently. Specifically, it is about 10 minutes before a server comes over once seated. And once we place our order, our server rarely comes back. A server's assistant will bring the food, but the server never comes back to check how things are going or even to bring the check. (This has happened 4 out of the 5 times I've dined there).I have had tasty dishes, but often the food isn't hot and today my pasta was a little under cooked. The food temperature could be part of the slow service. I usually send it back, but today I just ate it.I like to support local businesses so I'll be back. I just want a great, not just good, overall experience and I'll update this reviewVegetarian options: This comment is more about non meat options for my wife who is pescatarian. Would like to see more options.

Ellie's in Long Beach is truly a gem among restaurants. From the moment you step through the door or patio, you are greeted with warm smiles and impeccable service. The servers at Ellie's go above and beyond to ensure that every dining experience is nothing short of extraordinary. Their knowledge of the menu is extensive, and they are always eager to offer recommendations. The attention to detail and genuine care they exhibit truly sets Ellie's apart. Not only is the service exceptional, but the food is absolutely delicious. The combination of exceptional service and delectable cuisine makes Ellie's the ultimate dining destination in Long Beach.