Amazing food, drinks, and ambience! Service was first rate! Perfect for date night or special occasions!

Omg! Was NOT expecting this experience for lunch. Ordered the Turkey Club and was floored by the smoked turkey, like real smoked turkey breast (not shaved or processed) on the homemade fresh brioche bread. The sweet potato fries were on point and were actually good with the ketchup which is not a norm for me. The service was top notch and the server, Dylan, was very attentive. Love how this is inside the historic Inn at Carnall Hall on the University of Arkansas campus, it has lots of character and is very charming. I will be back to try more lunch items on their new menu. read more

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Food was excellent but a little pricey. Service was good. Ambiance is very nice. Suitable for a romantic meal. Bar across the hallway has great service and is a good value. read more

We just had lunch there--and have the fried pork chop wiht grilled pineapple, red onion, scallion and oil. THE WORST sandwich ever--I did eat the grilled pineapple but we both ordered (my husband was a wine columnist for the Tennessean for 12 years so have been treated to a lot of good places). The porkchop no where resembled a pork chop--it was tastless throughout. The crust for tasteless --the pork itself was this and dried and no where anyone would have guessed it was supposed to a pork chop. The french fries were great. I kept taking bites of the pork -- --had to cut the tough with a night and saling-=thinking it would get better. NOT. You have to work hard to run a pork chop but they did. Ambiance was great--we got there at 1.30 and only one other couple there, My guess it they do great breakfast and don't have top chef on at lunch. We should have sent it back --never been tempted to do such before. read more

Great food! We went for gradation weekend so we were expecting it to be pack and have slow service but the service was excellent! read more

Ella's Table - Mimosa - New American Near Me - Fayetteville, Arkansas

I stayed at the Inn that the restaurant is located. I've only tried breakfast but each dish has been spot on. Service is quick and super friendly. Tyler took care of me the times I visited and was always attentive. The vibe is casual but you also feel like you're in a legit restaurant and not just at a hotel bar. read more

Ella's Table - Avocado toast - New American Near Me - Fayetteville, Arkansas

The best bite in Fayetteville is the beef tenderloin! My, oh my!!! We had reservations to celebrate our anniversary & could not wait to have the Ella's experience. Upon arrival, we were the only people in the entire restaurant. I waited at the hostess stand for a bit & at least 3 people walked by, not one acknowledging me. At least we were seated & let's just say we were unimpressed with the service. We both had questions about the wine & cocktail list, but the staff couldn't answer them. We had a divine baked feta appetizer, the venison medallions & the beef tenderloin between 2 of us. It was way too much food, but we finished every last morsel! If you visit during the summer, know that there's not much to the "experience" or ambiance. But if you're looking for amazing food, it is worth the while! read more

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Wow. I just had one of the best meals. We are staying at the Graduate after the Tennessee vs Arkansas bball game and debated driving vs walking to dinner and so glad we "ventured out". The restaurant was quiet, not very crowded. We were going to have a glass of wine each so decided to get a bottle. The wine list is eclectic and extremely well priced (barely a mark up above wine store prices). They were out of the white wine we ordered and brought us a bottle that was priced more but equivalent in style and only charged us for what we ordered. We started with the spinach and artichoke dip. The pita chips were perfectly salty and the dip had huge delicious chunks of artichoke. My daughter and I were not starving so we shared the salmon. And this is where our socks were knocked off. First, they graciously split the dish onto two plates and added equal sides for both of us (brussel sprouts and acorn squash). We picked the salmon because it was served with a poached egged, which intrigued us and it did not disappoint. They gave each of us our own poached egg and it was just such a cool texture and flavor with the salmon. My mother-in-law had the tamales. I didn't try them because it did not match up with our salmon flavor experience, but she loved them. For dessert, we tried the fried banana pudding with salted caramel. The flavor was perfect. The pudding was a bit too frozen so we used a knife and fork. I don't think it should have been so frozen but it gave it a lighter, cooler texture, which was nice to finish the meal. We heard the chef is new. Well...congrats to the new chef!! read more

Beautiful setting but does not deliver on the fine dining premise that it holds. The staff is pretty kind, but not hugely knowledgeable. My water was served in a glass with a broken base. My benedict fell over on its way to my table and was served as such. My wife had an English muffin on the side that was untoasted and the rosemary potatoes are just French fries. I think you get the picture. The greatest asset of this place is the property, but too many of the details were missed. read more

We made a reservation because it was a busy Saturday, but didn't end up needing it because everyone else was at the Hogs game. We were actually the only people in the restaurant. Staff was friendly and attentive. I ordered a Bloody Mary which was very delicious and had good fixings. Food was good and reasonably priced. They were getting ready to close up but definitely didn't rush us which was nice. I would come back for a nice brunch. Just beware that if it's a game day, parking will be tough! read more

Love this Inn! It's right on campus, so it's a great stop for an espresso or a special dinner. My parents and I went for brunch on a Sunday, and they accommodated us at the last minute. Brunch was great as well as our drinks; Tyler was our server, and he was so kind and attentive! Capped off a great weekend, WooPig! read more

I was surprised by how good this was for breakfast and it not being my typical cup of tea. The eggs were great. The potatoes were really good and fresh. The rosemary was not overbearing. Probably some of my favorite breakfast potatoes I've had in NWA. I was skeptical of the sausage as it was fluffy but it was very flavorful. The preserves and toast surprised me a lot. It was delicious. The portions were small however it was just right to where you don't get full. Service for a Sunday at 1030am was quick. It was not packed either. I would say as of right now this is my favorite breakfast place in Fayetteville. I've ate their dinner before but I am more impressed with the breakfast. read more

Ella's Table - Ella Breakfast - New American Near Me - Fayetteville, Arkansas

Sunday brunch was okay. Service is slow but they seem to team well and get everyone at the table served together.

Hands down the best breakfast place in town. Love the atmosphere in here with all the old photos they have. But seriously if your looking for a great breakfast and great service this is the place. The biscuits were homemade with a great country gravy and the sausage here is the best. Fresh orange juice and just a great all around meal. Do yourself a favor and come eat here!!! You'll be glad ya did read more

Food was delicious. I think the small portions are on purpose so you're still hungry when it's time to order dessert. So we fell for it and got 2 desserts. Which I'm not even mad about it, they were also amazing. We will be back at some point, I have no complaints, girlfriend had no complaints. Made for a great Valentine's Day. read more

My kids went to u of a and so I spent a good 6-7 years staying at the inn at Carnall Hall. We went there for a late brunch today and it has changed a lot! However, we still loved it! I had the eggs Benedict Florentine, and it was PERFECT! Mike had some basic breakfast, I can't remember the name, but he loved it! He also had biscuits and gravy. I tried a bite or there and they were delish!!! He also tried blueberry pancakes (he can EAT! He's 6'3" and runs every single day so he can put away his grub haha!). He said the pancakes were the highlight of his meal but I didn't try them or photograph them. To be fair, if you've had perfect eggs Benedict why try anything after?! read more

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Great boucherie board! Our service was lovely, and we all enjoyed our meals. I was able to substitute chicken for extra butternut squash ravioli because I'm vegetarian. It was nice they were about to accommodate the dietary restriction. I dropped a star because there was no information on the wine selection because the staff hadn't tasted any of the bottles! Also, the ravioli was good, but a bit too salty. The seabass was slightly over cooked as well. Nothing catastrophic. read more

Ella's Table - Sea bass - New American Near Me - Fayetteville, Arkansas

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This was my second time dining at Ella's table, and the food was just excellent. The beef tenderloin with potatoes and burnt ends were to die for. Service was a bit slow at first because our server had been triple sat. There was a small rush of people that showed up around the same time, but we didn't mind the wait. I didn't even get to snag a photo of my meal, so I'll share a picture of my clean plate :) read more

Ella's Table - Clean plate club - New American Near Me - Fayetteville, Arkansas

Food was good. Atmosphere nice. Service was delayed Easy parking Takes reservations read more

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Had a great brunch at Ella's table today. Food hit the spot and the grand mimosa too. Friendly service.

This is such a great spot to bring family to or a friend who's in town visiting, or just a nice dinner with a significant other. When I saw this was on campus, I figured it would either be extremely overpriced or we just have campus food, I was totally wrong. The food was excellent, affordable, and the service staff was extremely kind. I got the pappardelle pasta w/o cheese and it was sooo delicious. My mom got the crab Rangoon and said it was great as well. Will definitely be coming back here read more

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Their chicken tortilla soup was the best I've ever had. It was better than anything I could have made myself. So glad I gave them another try. Wish I would have taken a pic. read more

Go to the Golden Corral for better food! This review is in regards to the Mother's Day Brunch. I could not take my mom personally; I do not live in the state, but I sent my mother and sister- below is their response: *My mom didn't want to tell me how disappointing it was at first, but she folded under pressure! They had reservations at 130, and left by two. That told me everything I needed to know. 1. The Prime Rib was no where in sight. 2. The leg of lamb was left unattended and no one to cut it. 3. The ham station offered two slices of ham and no one replenished it. 4. The Banana Fosters French Toast would have been good, but it was cold. 5. $55 a person and did not include her drink (she did order a coke) but said there was just tea or coffee offered. 6. The meat they were able to try was a stewed chicken and was "strange" and unappetizing. 7. Ambience: Despite the pics I reviewed online, Mom mentioned it was set up and resembled much like a cafeteria. I have been to some really over the top brunch spots and never paid 55$ - and to hear this was the experience was just disappointing, especially since events like Mother's Day , they should be rolling out the red carpet. I only write this to save you from the same experience. I sent an message to see if maybe it was just a bad day - maybe the chef dialed it in that day or they were short staffed due to etc. they messaged me a month later to apologize and said they would take this feedback into consideration... read more

Had the worst Reuben ever at this restaurant today... they said Pastrami but it wasn't anything like it. The meat was awful...very cute place but too expensive for bad food read more

Ate here for dinner on a Friday evening. Located in Carnall Hall, Ella's is a place I forget about, which is to my detriment. It's classy & elegant but with a modern feel. Apparently, it's been newly renovated. Service: very good. Our server was friendly & prompt. But we were 1 of maybe 3 tables in the entire restaurant, which I found peculiar. Ordered the grilled chicken with gnocchi. Delicious. Now I know it's chicken, but it was probably some of the best I've eaten. This is a place where it's not about quantity, but quality. It's pricey with smaller portions. So if that doesn't appeal to you, Ella's may not be your place. Entrees are in the $30 range. They do have a good selection of appetizers & a soup of the day. read more

The food here is simply full of flavor and thought out extremely well. Temperature cooked great. Staff amazing. Never a disappointment. read more

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First time at the Back Porch was a good experience. We sat upstairs with a nice view of the ocean. The food was very good although a little on the high side but hey we're on vacation. The staff were also friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend. read more

My boyfriend and I ate here for brunch on Sat, 11/27. It was our first time to eat here. I had the smoked salmon eggs Benedict with potatoes and grits. They were delicious! Unfortunately, my boyfriend's blueberry pancakes were raw. He also ordered a biscuit, but never received it. We will try this place again in the future with the hope that the food will be enjoyable for both people. read more

Ella's Table - Smoked salmon eggs Benedict with potatoes and grits - New American Near Me - Fayetteville, Arkansas

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Great breakfast, quality ingredients, outstanding service. Anything you order is going to be good. Love the old photos in the lobby area. read more

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REALLY enjoyed the fine dining. This is great for Fayetteville. I will definitely be back for more delicacies and excellent service from both the staff and chef. read more

Ella's Table - New American Near Me - Fayetteville, Arkansas

Everything was amazing! You can reserve a table on open table and we were able to get right in. Super neat building with lots of history! The atmosphere was chill and the service was excellent. The place was sparkly clean. The coffee and food were delicious! This place was so great! We will definitely be back! read more

Ella's Table - the dining area of the restaurant - New American Near Me - Fayetteville, Arkansas

It was our daughter's graduation from college. We loved the idea of having dinner on campus, there was an 815pm reservation so we scooped that up. We arrived early for cocktails in the bar across the hall from the restaurant, it has a beautiful and quaint front porch attached. We weren't quite done with our cocktails at our reservation time, so our bartender graciously said, no problem he'd walk across to let the restaurant know. He came back to assure us to take our time- about an extra 5 minutes. As we were leaving the bar, I received a phone call from the restaurant asking us if we were coming for dinner, I explained about the bartender she replied flatly, "I didn't get that message", we walked across. Entering the restaurant, there were a few occupied tables, they were eating or finishing up, we were the last reservation. I was curious why they had a reservation slot for 815, made me supply a credit card and the place was nearly empty. We were greeted,seated, received menus and ordered drinks it was about 825. As we were perusing the menu the waitress asked several times if we were ready to order. The beginning of feeling rushed. We ordered dinner. Soups and salads arrived and were delicious. Dinners were okay nothing spectacular. As we were dining wait staff were clearing tables, and doing closing duties, we were the only diners remaining. Someone sprayed the table next to us to clean it, the chemical smell while eating was very unpleasant. We were pretty much done after that. We were still lingering over remaining wine as they were clearing our table of everything including water glasses and the light! You'd have thought we had been there for hours but we left the restaurant at 936, a little over an hour after arriving! Not the celebratory dinner we had anticipated. They closed the doors moments after we left. I understand they have to close, but it was Saturday night of Graduation. They shouldn't have had that reservation time. No restaurant should make guests feel like they are unwelcome. read more

Ella's Table was great. My husband and I went for a week day brunch (I feel like I'm always reviewing LOL we just love food). Big foodies over here haha I got the salmon toast and my husband had the shrimp creole grits, both were great!! Definitely would go back for another brunch. Ella's Table was quiet, which is always a plus! Very nice atmosphere. We can't wait to check out their dinner, the menu seemed amazing. read more

The most disappointing dining experience I've had in Fayetteville in 20 years. I've eaten here MANY times and never had I been floored by the price gouge at Easter. 2 adults and one 11 year old and it was $285! Waitress took the empty plates but never asked us for a refill and she got a $40+ tip. The food was barely worth the description of "decent" at best. There was no signage or menu pricing anywhere so when we got the bill I nearly passed out. I think the part that gets me is simply there was no warning. Pretty sure Golden Corral offers the same menu for $10 a plate. Pastries were cold, deviled eggs were out too long and had crusted over, the cheeses were hardened, and the beef was so fatty you couldn't eat it. I know I'm not the only one that felt this was as I could hear several of the other tables rumbling about it. So disappointing! I won't be making this mistake again. read more

I scheduled a lunch meeting at Ella's not knowing what to expect. Always a little dangerous going to a new restaurant for business but I'm happy to report all went well. We started with the fried green bean appetizer which was coated in a spicy honey sauce. It was excellent. Two of us had the shrimp and grits. This was an interesting spin on this classic dish. It's certainly not my favorite take but it wasn't terrible. I would have enjoyed a little gravy since the shrimp was kind of dry as were the grits. I probably wouldn't order it again. The third member of our party ordered the chicken Marsala and was very very happy with his dish. Service was really good and I really enjoyed the atmosphere. read more

Ella's Table - New American Near Me - Fayetteville, Arkansas

Do not waste your time and money on less than average expensive food at a restaurant with zero ambience. It was a complete letdown.

Limited choices and small portions. Have to keep in mind this is Hospitality being taught in motion by The University of Arkansas. Its a beautiful facility and we Arkansans are very proud to have it on Campus. read more

The food was delicious! Skip was a great bartender. I ordered the shrimp creole and the grits were so flavorful, which isn't always the case at other restaurants. I will absolutely be back! read more

Ella's Table - Shrimp Creole - New American Near Me - Fayetteville, Arkansas

Great place everyone is really nicefood was the best I have had in a while. My steak was so tinder I cut it with a fork! read more

best brunch place ever!! great staff and even better food. THE BEST place for a mimosa!!