The Southern Grille of Ellendale
$ • Southern, VegetarianAbout The Southern Grille of Ellendale
Customers' Favorites
Chicken Salad & Crab Cake
Jumbo Seafood Platter
Cream of Crab Soup
Lemon Meringue Pie
Crab Cake Sandwich
Coconut Cream Pie
Stewed Tomatoes
Crab Imperial
Flounder Fold
Cheesesteak
Recent Reviews
301 ratings
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I can’t believe I’ve lived here for six years and just now tried this place! Loved every bit of it. I had chicken fried steak with gravy, mashed potatoes and corn fritters. My husband had the biggest piece of flounder stuffed with shrimp, scallops and crab imperial with mac and cheese and collard greens. The yeast rolls were so good! I think my favorite park was the lima beans and dumplings. WHAT!?!? That stuff was goooooood! Store was clean. Seating comfortable. Food seasoned...read full review
So glad we stopped here on our travels!! The food was amazing and the people were delightful. This place is a gem 💎 If we were locals, we would be here all the time!!!
Food is always great, but, today, the meals far exceeded great! Chicken and dumplings-yum!! Fried chicken was very moist and finger licking good! Corn pudding extremely tasty! Lima and dumpling soup and crab cakes were the the best ever! Always friendly staff, but, Dana was so pleasant and she didn’t let the hubby’s sweet tea cup go empty! Owner and chef, Ron White and brother, Aaron spent time chatting with us, too! Over the years, out of all the restaurants we’ve visited...read full review
Hours
| Monday | 7AM - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 7AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 7AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 7AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 6AM - 9PM |
| Saturday | 6AM - 9PM |
| Sunday | 6AM - 8PM |
The Southern Grille of Ellendale is a popular restaurant known for its friendly staff, good food, and clean environment. Visitors often praise the fresh and well-seasoned meals, including favorites like chicken fried steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, and corn fritters. The restaurant also serves delicious dishes such as flounder stuffed with shrimp, scallops, and crab imperial with sides of mac and cheese and collard greens. Breakfast options like grits with cheese, omelettes packed with fillings, and scrapple are also highly appreciated. Many guests enjoy the warm, freshly baked yeast rolls and bread pudding for dessert. The place maintains a clean and comfortable setting with standard diner fare, hand sanitizer bottles, and comfortable seating. The staff is generally attentive and friendly, making the experience pleasant, although a few mention minor issues like bumping into customers or outdated decor. Prices are affordable, and parking is never a problem. Visitors note that the location is convenient for travelers heading north or going to Rehoboth, and the restaurant has a history of being featured on television chef Robert Irvine’s restaurant remodel. Overall, The Southern Grille of Ellendale offers consistent, tasty meals in a welcoming atmosphere, making it a favored spot for locals and travelers alike.