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    Ely's Restaurant & Bar

    4.4 (164 reviews)
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 8:45 PM

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    Upscale

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    Bbq grits

    The atmosphere and customer service was great. The food was very bland. $53 for a tasteless, medium center cut butterfly steak was not what I expected. Tasted like I was eating a fresh dead cow. Nothing spectacular about this restaurant. Would not recommend or revisit unless you enjoy overpriced food with no seasoning.

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    Erin D.

    I could have cried over the lack of service over my entire visit. Felt totally invisible, and they were not busy. Meal service at the bar: I do not recommend. Common service such as cleaning my space. Checking on me. Providing utensils. I had a $50 meal so it wasn't like I just ordered bar peanuts. The food quality was the only saving grace. I should have asked to have my own table.

    BBQ Shrimp & Grits

    Service was amazing, & the food was very good. The Shrimp & Grits are a must try! So delicious!! Thank you Amanda for such great service.

    Tenderloin tips! Next level and TONS of meat!
    Ian M.

    This was a super cool and unexpectedly unique experience on our trip to Jackson! Firstly, very calm, subdued beautifully decorated restaurant! Staff seemed super friendly and my Mother-In-Law loved that there was a "no hats indoors" (not sure of the specific verbiage) sign on the front door. I got some fries that turned out to be ALL the fries. Everywhere. There is now a national fry shortage because of the mountain of delicious fries that were depositied on our table! These are a must. The tenderloin tips were stellar! So earthy with the mushrooms and other veggies! I am not sure if I would want to recommend anything else. I am sure all items are nice but this...was...next...level meat! All-in-all a great time with family and wonderful food! Will add this to my "Back in Jackson" bookmarks!

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    Great food, great atmosphere, good location! Small bar but very nice. Happy hour is waaay early! Bar bites are very good

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    Thank you, Nick! Come back and see us soon!

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    8 months ago

    Great food and service. We love Elys. The food is always cooked to perfection. The atmosphere is pleasant and not too noisy.

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    9 months ago

    Best steak in town and the bar atmosphere was excellent. We cannot wait to go back. The service was amazing.

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    We were in town for a meeting, this was a recommendation from a coworker. The service was impeccable. However my steak was served Luke warm

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    1 year ago

    Best in Jackson area! Service, food, and atmosphere- all top notch! Consistently excellent!

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    Thank you so much, Roane!

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    1 year ago

    Great service. Server was accommodating t my OCD seating request . Food was great. The ambiance was perfect for a date night.

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    4 years ago

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    1 year ago

    We made reservations we were taken to our table at the exact time. Excellent food, service was impeccable!!!

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    Thank you, Tanya!

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    Thank you, Will!

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    One of my favorite spots for a good steak. I have never had anything I didn't like from Ely's! Love the atmosphere as well.

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    Thank you, Mallory!!

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    We have enjoyed Ely's many times. The service, the staff and the food are always on point.

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