ELA'S On the Water
$$$ • Seafood, American, Vegetarian
Hours:
1 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island
(843) 785-3030
About ELA'S On the Water
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ELA'S On the Water Reviews
Reserved for a birthday. Told us a table by the window. When we got there, they tried to put us in a back corner booth. After sitting at the bar waiting well after our reserved time, we were seated at a dirty table! They cleaned the food off the tablecloth as we sat there?! Surf/turf: super salty lobster like rubber (over-cooked). Horrible really. Steak over cooked and dry (not like any rib eye I've ever had). Never followed up or asked if we liked anything--or I would have sent...read full review
I was very disappointed with the service last night as my waitress took away my drink before I was finished with it. even after I told her that it appeared that she did not hear me. I thought I was alone but found that there were others who said the same thing. the food was very good as usual. it is unfortunate that I had to ask for a table for four and was told that the table I wanted had already been requested. a good hour and a half in only two people sat at that table. I will...read full review
I was very disappointed with the service last night as my waitress took away my drink before I was finished with it. even after I told her that it appeared that she did not hear me. I thought I was alone but found that there were others who said the same thing. the food was very good as usual. it is unfortunate that I had to ask for a table for four and was told that the table I wanted had already been requested. a good hour and a half in only two people sat at that table. I will...read full review
Menu
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 2PM 5 - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 5 - 9PM 11AM - 2PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 2PM 5 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 9PM 11AM - 2PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 2PM 5 - 9PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 9PM |
| Sunday | 5 - 9PM 11AM - 2PM |
ELA'S On the Water offers a memorable dining experience with wonderful views of the water. The menu features standout dishes like the Fried Green Tomatoes, exceptional Smoked Salmon BLT, delicious Lobster Nachos, and Lobster Ravioli. While some items may fall short, the overall food quality is pretty good. The service is generally friendly, though not always consistent. Prices are high, but portion sizes are fair. Guests can enjoy the ambiance while dining outside and watching boats or fireworks, or opt for the quieter indoor seating with a beautiful water view. ELA'S provides a fair to great dining experience, making it a popular choice for those seeking a memorable meal on the water. The restaurant helps celebrate special occasions, offering complimentary champagne, and the staff is attentive. Dishes like the oysters Rockefeller and short ribs are praised, though the crab cakes were disappointing to some.