Food was okay. We had: Buffalo Wings, a bit dry, (only the thigh pieces). Calamari, small bits and dry and not fresh. Spaghetti and Meatballs, meat was ok. Prawns and Linguine, prawns were fresh, but sauce not on point. Service was slow, we were the only customer there.
Jen D.
Came here on the recommendation of our neighbors since they work nearby and we were in the area. I liked their sandwiche- Cali BLT. Also liked the pepper jelly, have never tried that before. LOVED the chips! Service was great! Our server was cheerful and can be pleasantly chatty (not with us but that's ok; I wasn't in a chatty mood). This place gives me some kind of a 70s feel with Bee Gees playing as I type this.
Carla R.
Great dinner!! Salmon risotto was fabulous. My husband's Cajun prawns & polenta was the bomb and his Ella's salad was also fabulous. All in all a great dinner!
Rita V.
My family stopped by Ella's at the airport for dinner. This restaurant is located right next to the Watsonville airport, so you can see small planes. Since it was a rainy day, we didn't see any planes flying out or landing. We were given a regular menu, happy hour specials, and a kids menu. I loved how this place is family friendly. My daughter was given a cup of crayons to color, and the owner was super nice and friendly. We ordered a few dishes to try. The Margherita pizza is amazing! The mushroom cap dish came with 4 pieces of garlic bread. The mushroom was very flavorful. My daughter loved her chicken tender and fries, too. Overall, I highly recommend Ella's at the airport. All the food tastes great and the service was awesome.
Michael Buffo
It doesn't get better than this place in Watsonville.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve Leonard
I always enjoy getting a meal at Ella’s. The food is good and the atmosphere is fun and comfortable. The patio offers a clear view out to the taxiway. Service can be slow though always friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Dexter F.
Cute restaurant at the Watsonville Airport. The front of the business is unassuming but walk into the airport lobby and the restaurant faces the tarmac and you can watch landings and taxi'ing. The menu is expansive with many choices. Our group met up for Sunday brunch and it did not disappoint. We all started with one of the specialty cocktails. For brunch I had the Corralitos Bacon with poached eggs and country potatoes. This meal was sure hearty. Our server was attentive and check on us a few times to make we got everything we needed. Looking to go back again for lunch or brunch.
Peter Cusimano
Great food, great service. And it's always fun to eat and see small planes out the window.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt Levey
We really enjoyed our experience there. Good food and service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pepperoni Pizza, Artichoke Dip with Pizza Bread
Elle D.
Ella's has been transformed. We stopped going a few years ago due to no consistency, no one really caring and terrible drinks. The new owner has made it a place we drive from Morgan Hill to eat there. The Italian eggs Benedict is unbelievable. So good and the hollandaise sauce was the best we've ever had and only $15. It comes with a beautiful salad, homemade dressing, pickled onions and crumbled goat cheese on top, country potatoes or hash browns. Beautifully arranged and served by delightful, friendly and helpful people. The Lavendrop is the best! Tastes just like lavender and lemon We highly recommend coming here for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Breakfast is served until 2pm, paninis until 3pm. The wings are really tasty, served with garlic tarragon aioli. Wood fired pizzas, sandwiches, steak, chicken or pasta dinners and great stuff to go if you don't want to cook. Take a trip over the hill for the best meals in town! All while seeing planes fly in and out. 2nd weekend of the month they have historic planes displayed. Very cool. Beautiful new renovation for the restaurant as well!
This is a nice establishment to meet friends and have a cold brew or cocktail after work. They serve appetizers and dinner, but haven't had dinner there yet. The service is pretty good. Just depends who's working.
rhonda mills
Went to Ella's for lunch on Saturday. I'd never been there before, and I'll never go again. Firstly, prices are way too high...I ordered a half salad and half sandwich for $17.95....,a small plate arrived with possibly 6 pieces of overdressed lettuce and a thin sandwich with a thin piece of ham, a greasy piece of cheese, and a few caramized onions....I was mad as the whole meal looked gross. I called the waitress and asked her where the meat was? She called, maybe the manager??? I explained that this was horrific and fur whst they were charging where is the meat??? ..she gave me the mouth and explained that due to inflation and the fact they use organic product, this is what their salad and sandwich looks like..... I told her to take the food away and I was not paying for it...she started to give me lip, so I pit the plate in her hand told her to get away from me....I was with two friends who's food was just as terrible but they were not prepared to send it back..( not as vocal as I am)...I work hard for my money and the last thing I want is to feel like I'm being ripped off....my suggestion is eat somewhere else...there are so many other places that are less expensive and their food is delish.
Sarah Ferreira
I come here fairly often to eat and watch the planes take off and land. I've never been disappointed by the food or the vibe. It's always so delicious!!!! I get the veggie burger sometimes and it's one of the best around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jose R.
When I visit my hometown, this has been a must stop. The lively clientele makes for the visit a pleasant one. It is my understanding that they have gone through a change in management. For the most part, the drinks, appertizers etc has been the same. A go to item is their shrimp and grits and I was disappointed. It was drenched in sauce where it was more soupy that the buttery bed, serving a foundation for the perfectly cooked shrimp. It is not a cheap item but I did not want to return the dish, as much as I wanted to. I plan to give it another try.
Food was okay. We had: Buffalo Wings, a bit dry, (only the thigh pieces). Calamari, small bits and dry and not fresh. Spaghetti and Meatballs, meat was ok. Prawns and Linguine, prawns were fresh, but sauce not on point. Service was slow, we were the only customer there.
Came here on the recommendation of our neighbors since they work nearby and we were in the area. I liked their sandwiche- Cali BLT. Also liked the pepper jelly, have never tried that before. LOVED the chips! Service was great! Our server was cheerful and can be pleasantly chatty (not with us but that's ok; I wasn't in a chatty mood). This place gives me some kind of a 70s feel with Bee Gees playing as I type this.
Great dinner!! Salmon risotto was fabulous. My husband's Cajun prawns & polenta was the bomb and his Ella's salad was also fabulous. All in all a great dinner!
My family stopped by Ella's at the airport for dinner. This restaurant is located right next to the Watsonville airport, so you can see small planes. Since it was a rainy day, we didn't see any planes flying out or landing. We were given a regular menu, happy hour specials, and a kids menu. I loved how this place is family friendly. My daughter was given a cup of crayons to color, and the owner was super nice and friendly. We ordered a few dishes to try. The Margherita pizza is amazing! The mushroom cap dish came with 4 pieces of garlic bread. The mushroom was very flavorful. My daughter loved her chicken tender and fries, too. Overall, I highly recommend Ella's at the airport. All the food tastes great and the service was awesome.
It doesn't get better than this place in Watsonville.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I always enjoy getting a meal at Ella’s. The food is good and the atmosphere is fun and comfortable. The patio offers a clear view out to the taxiway. Service can be slow though always friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Cute restaurant at the Watsonville Airport. The front of the business is unassuming but walk into the airport lobby and the restaurant faces the tarmac and you can watch landings and taxi'ing. The menu is expansive with many choices. Our group met up for Sunday brunch and it did not disappoint. We all started with one of the specialty cocktails. For brunch I had the Corralitos Bacon with poached eggs and country potatoes. This meal was sure hearty. Our server was attentive and check on us a few times to make we got everything we needed. Looking to go back again for lunch or brunch.
Great food, great service. And it's always fun to eat and see small planes out the window.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We really enjoyed our experience there. Good food and service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pepperoni Pizza, Artichoke Dip with Pizza Bread
Ella's has been transformed. We stopped going a few years ago due to no consistency, no one really caring and terrible drinks. The new owner has made it a place we drive from Morgan Hill to eat there. The Italian eggs Benedict is unbelievable. So good and the hollandaise sauce was the best we've ever had and only $15. It comes with a beautiful salad, homemade dressing, pickled onions and crumbled goat cheese on top, country potatoes or hash browns. Beautifully arranged and served by delightful, friendly and helpful people. The Lavendrop is the best! Tastes just like lavender and lemon We highly recommend coming here for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Breakfast is served until 2pm, paninis until 3pm. The wings are really tasty, served with garlic tarragon aioli. Wood fired pizzas, sandwiches, steak, chicken or pasta dinners and great stuff to go if you don't want to cook. Take a trip over the hill for the best meals in town! All while seeing planes fly in and out. 2nd weekend of the month they have historic planes displayed. Very cool. Beautiful new renovation for the restaurant as well!
Restaurantji Recommends
Better than average diner style
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tri Tip Sandwich
This is a nice establishment to meet friends and have a cold brew or cocktail after work. They serve appetizers and dinner, but haven't had dinner there yet. The service is pretty good. Just depends who's working.
Went to Ella's for lunch on Saturday. I'd never been there before, and I'll never go again. Firstly, prices are way too high...I ordered a half salad and half sandwich for $17.95....,a small plate arrived with possibly 6 pieces of overdressed lettuce and a thin sandwich with a thin piece of ham, a greasy piece of cheese, and a few caramized onions....I was mad as the whole meal looked gross. I called the waitress and asked her where the meat was? She called, maybe the manager??? I explained that this was horrific and fur whst they were charging where is the meat??? ..she gave me the mouth and explained that due to inflation and the fact they use organic product, this is what their salad and sandwich looks like..... I told her to take the food away and I was not paying for it...she started to give me lip, so I pit the plate in her hand told her to get away from me....I was with two friends who's food was just as terrible but they were not prepared to send it back..( not as vocal as I am)...I work hard for my money and the last thing I want is to feel like I'm being ripped off....my suggestion is eat somewhere else...there are so many other places that are less expensive and their food is delish.
I come here fairly often to eat and watch the planes take off and land. I've never been disappointed by the food or the vibe. It's always so delicious!!!! I get the veggie burger sometimes and it's one of the best around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
When I visit my hometown, this has been a must stop. The lively clientele makes for the visit a pleasant one. It is my understanding that they have gone through a change in management. For the most part, the drinks, appertizers etc has been the same. A go to item is their shrimp and grits and I was disappointed. It was drenched in sauce where it was more soupy that the buttery bed, serving a foundation for the perfectly cooked shrimp. It is not a cheap item but I did not want to return the dish, as much as I wanted to. I plan to give it another try.