Ella's Restaurant
(415) 441-5669
500 Presidio Ave
San Francisco,
CA
94115
37.7871
-122.4465
Neighborhoods: Lower Pacific Heights (Fillmore), Central North
What People Are Saying About Ella's Restaurant
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The Scene
The sunny, pleasant dining room is simple and utilitarian, with intimate table settings and a partially open kitchen gleaming with chrome. Fresh flowers add a touch of color and pizzazz. On weekends, long lines buzz with young families toting tots and urban professionals who network while they wait. Weekdays draw laid-back locals who dawdle over a second cup of coffee.
The Food
Lots of kitchens take shortcuts these days, but Ella's made-from-scratch fare uses only fresh ingredients. A traditional chicken pot pie, loaded with white-meat chicken, peas and carrots and blanketed with a tender crust is a hearty lunch or dinner option, but breakfast is the most beloved meal here. Try a fluffy buttermilk pancake studded with fresh fruit, or one of the weekly scrambles, chock-full of gourmet ingredients like lemon-roasted carrots, grilled asparagus and Asiago cheese. On your way out, grab some fresh-from-the-oven sticky buns for later.
User Reviews
kevincsanf
August 30, 2007
This is by far the best place for Brunch in SF. Yes the line is long.... Isn't that a good indicator! Everything on the menu is well thought out and exceptional quality. ALL of the baked goods are baked in house. Not just your run of the mills egg dishes from Chicken Pesto Omelets to Ham & asparagus scrambles. I have NEVER been disappointed there and I eat there every week...just like church :) One thing also to keep in mind they will substitute anything on the menu that you want as long as it is on the menu for that weekend. So if you don't like a certain veggie and want a different one from another dish..Go for it they don't care. But they only have what is on the menu in house that way it is all fresh. Great Ice Tea and Bloody Mary's. Suggestions - Buttermilk Biscuit, Pancakes (Don't go for the full stack unless you are REALLY hungry), The omelet are great both open face or folded. Enjoy
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peter96704
November 21, 2006
This place has pretty good food but it is overshadowed by a host and several servers who are pretentious and aloof.
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banana988
October 29, 2006
the pancakes are big and fluffy. just the way i like 'em. the waiter and host were both really nice. i wish they would have asked if we wanted refills on our ojs since they were little baby shot glass sized.
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Know Before You Go:
To avoid the long lines, arrive before 10am to grab a table. No reservations are taken for breakfast or brunch.
Save Time:
Ella's offers its homemade granola, soups, pastries, pot pies and loaves of bread to take home.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Breakfast, Lunch Spot, Brunch, Cheap Eats
