Ely’s Restaurant & Bar

Took a very important group of customers there last night for dinner and not only was the service top notch to the caliber of some fine dining establishments in Manhattan, but the food was on point! If you’re there and they have crab claws, don’t settle for either or, get some of both the sautéed and fried!!! Now let’s talk about the steak… they must have some of the best grill cooks in Jackson back there because no one on the planet can cook a bone in steak that perfect for every seat at the table. Great atmosphere and amazing all around.

Ely’s has been one of our favorites for years. My wife and I love the small filet but I often order the salmon, or the tenderloin sliders in bar area during happy hour. Richard has a great staff both in lounge and restaurant. Encourage all to give it a try and I feel certain you will become a fan as well. Sam & Susan Mason

Very nice and classy restaurant. We went here for our anniversary. The food was very tasteful. The service was excellent. Drinks were very good. I would recommend this place to everyone.

I will never ever ever eat in this restaurant again. A few years back my date and I both got food poisoning on her birthday after we got home. When we called back the next day, I spoke directly to the owner who refused to even accept the possibility dismissing the complaint completely out of hand over the phone. The owner! When I asked him to explain why we both COINCIDENTALLY got sick at the same time after eating there sharing only the crab cake appetizer, his response was simply, ‘Well, no one else complained’. What an idiot! I’ll never eat there again and will continue to relay that account to every person who brings up the restaurant, not because we got food poisoning, but because the owner is willing to put his inflated ego ahead of basic business sense. Is it really worth the price of comping one meal to poison the well of your business permanently?

I didn’t stay for dinner but I grabbed something to go. From what I saw the ambiance looked nice. I got pecan crusted grouper and bread pudding. Both was good.

Great local restaurant/​bar in Jackson, MS. Staff has always been friendly & knowledgeable about the menu & beer selection. (Which both are great). Great spot for a casual dinner and drinks with plenty of good music shows passing through as well! Love this place.

Great Happy Hour (4 – 6 pm) menu solid food options and Blake is a great bartender!
1^st time customer!

Food was great, my only complaint would be a service issue I spoke to management about and am well pleased. The kibbeh was awesome and the steaks are good I had the Cajun filet with BBQ shrimp topping, absolutely try the cashew pie.

Was in Jackson, MS for some Chicken biznaz, exciting stuff really– Our gracious hosts took us to their favorite place, one of the best in town, so I am told. We were promptly seated at a great table, then the wine started flowin– Bottle of Prisoner from Orrin swift, yeah! Had a juicy Ribeye steak on the bone, but curiously not called a «Cowboy» steak here, which I liked because I have a problem with ordering such food with a stupid name. No marks where the jockey had beat this steak, no, it was perfectly prepared with a nice puddle of garlic butter on it, Sides were not bad either, very typical stuff, Every shit puddle of a city needs a place like this. Highly recommend!

My husband and I chose Ely’s for our anniversary supper. We didn’t have reservations, but they sat us right away. Our waitress was phenomenal, and our cocktails were amazing. We both got the filet, and they were cooked perfectly (medium rare, of course!). We split the macaroni and cheese for our side and I could have gobbled the whole thing up myself. We will definitely go back!

Steaks were fantastic. Really friendly staff and great environment. We will be back!

I have only eaten here once, but I
have to say the bone in ribeye was probably the best Ive had in a restaurant. My date had redfish I believe, may have been grouper, with a crabmeat topping. Also phenomenal. We ordered the kibbe, which was much dryer than I am used to. Still, the rest of the food was so good that I still have to give it 5 stars. I hope they maintain this quality.

Short Version:
Great Food, Good Service, Beef Tips are a good value.
Long Version:
I visited Ely’s on a Wednesday night with my wife. Parking was easy and the restaurant was an easy elevator ride up to the second floor.
We were dining early, so the restaurant was mostly empty although the bar had several patrons. We were promptly seated in a smaller dining room that is separated from the bar so there were no issues with noise.
The menu has many great steak and seafood dishes that look fabulous. I was intrigued by the Tenderloin Tips with grilled onions, peppers, and mushrooms. My wife was in the mood for a filet.
Our server brought out whipped butter and four wonderful yeast rolls that were just barely (or almost) done depending on your taste. Fortunately my wife LOVES them like this!
We chose the house salads and both tried the Artichoke Red Pepper Parmesan Vinaigrette which was an interesting change from the standard fare. We both liked it.
While a bit cheaper than the small filet, I believe that with the tenderloin tips I actually received more steak than my wife’s small filet. At the very least, it was the same amount. The onions, peppers, and mushrooms were lightly grilled and brushed with what I think was their compound butter. They were tasty and made a nice addition to the plate. The tips were cooked perfectly to order at medium rare. The chunks were quite large with one being probably ¹⁄₃ the size of the small filet. They were large enough that I had to cut all of them. They were very tender and quite tasty.
My wife’s small filet was a nice portion, topped with their compound butter and lightly seasoned. It was cooked perfectly to order. The steak was very tender and would practically melt in your mouth.
We ordered the mashed potatoes with sauteed onions. It was served as a sharing portion in a separate bowl with a serving spoon. They were topped with the sauteed onions which were perfectly caramelized. The potatoes were very good, but nothing particularly special.
The service was very good. We never wanted for anything, but were also not constantly interrupted by a hovering server.
Ely’s is well worth a visit. it is a great place for a date, celebration dinner, or a business dinner with clients. The food, service, and atmosphere will not disappoint.

Great service: helpful, attentive without being obnoxiously present. Food was excellent from start to finish. Highly recommended!

I went here for a business dinner with some execs from my company and key partners throughout the region and EVERYONE left happy. I don’t think I heard a single complaint from anyone at the table the entire night long. This is a nice, classy place to have a business dinner, take a date, or meet with some good friends for a great dinner.
First off, we got cocktails at the bar. They seemed to have a nice selection of cocktails, wine, and a small craft beer grouping. Nothing out of the ordinary in the bar area but it’s still a very nice place to be. The bartender was attentive and quick with our orders.
We sat down to dinner and ordered a few appetizers and some bottles of wine. The artichoke hearts and crab cakes were my favorites, honestly. The menu skews towards a seafood focus and everything from the ocean was super tasty. The artichoke hearts were lightly fried and served with a spicy remoulade/​sauce.
I ordered the Blackened Yellowfin Tuna entrée seared raw. It was perfectly cooked for everyone at the table (it was the popular dish and ⁴⁄₉ people ordered it). The portion size on the entrée was pretty small for the price but the rest of the food, bread, appetizers, and sides made up for it. My favorite sides were the mushrooms and the spinach. The tuna came with this amazing sauce called a jalapeño citrus ponzu. It was like a spicy soy sauce with a significant lime/​vinegar kick. It was perfect complement to an already phenomenal piece of meat.
Finally, we had dessert. I was almost too full to order anything but then the waiter mentioned that their sorbet of the day was Mango so I crumbled and caved to my stomach’s desires. They were not disappointed. Someone else ordered the bread pudding and it was great as well with a dense texture and super rich flavor. The mango sorbet, however, was a super nice, bright end to a great meal. My only qualm was that the waiter knocked over a glass of red wine and it got on my jacket. He apologized but I’ll still need to take it to the cleaner. Overall, great place for a great meal!

Very solid. Well known by locals and visitors for great food!
Steak, fish, and salads all rule here — and they know how to make them!
The weary business traveler is always welcome at the bar. The dining room has good tables and large party rooms for larger dinners. Great staff.
The restaurant is on the 2^nd floor –a bit hard to find the first time but well worth it.
Great experience! Give it a try!

I had my first meal at Ely’s this past Saturday. Great food at reasonable prices. I was very surprised at the diversity in dress. Several people were wearing shorts and there were a few characters also. Great staff… Cannot wait for my next trip.

Ely’s is always a great choice. It’s conveniently located in a small upscale shopping center in ridgeland (right outside of Jackson).
May I recommend the BBQ shrimp and grits. The BBQ shrimp is prepared with some kick so if you prefer to keep it mild, you may want to forgo the BBQ flavor. I requested to go light on the cream and cheese in the grits, and my dish was perfect. My dad loved his seared tuna as well! They have a nice wine list too.
The décor is lovely, slightly modern with neutral accents, sleek dark painted floors and perfect lighting. The bar area is nice with somewhat limited seating. One other thing we love about Ely’s is that the acoustics are managed well so the noise level is always average to ensure a calm dining experience. Highly recommend Ely’s!

Great food, service, atmosphere, and wine list. My wife and I had the opportunity for a rare date night away from the kids and decided to make early reservations at Ely’s. It was empty when we arrived at 5:15 Friday night, but packed when we left at 6:45. Our server, Nancy, was great. We took most of her recommendations and when we had questions about dishes she took the time to retrieve or provide us with the details we needed to make the perfect choice. I’m sure each dish would have been great, but I recommend the Lebanese salad over the others and Boston cream pie for dessert over other choices.

The one star is based on a very mixed review. The bar experience was great. Service by Blake was awesome. The appetizers, especially the egg plant crab dish was unique. The cheese cake was fantastic.
However, the after dinner drink ruined the whole evening. If anybody is going to charge $ 110 (which doubled our bill) for a single shot, single malt Scotch there needs to be some communication up front. At least there should be a price advisement.
The manager/​owner when confronted about this, became argumentative and said it was a «gentleman thing» and therefor no need to communicate a price.
$ 110 a shot for what he claimed was a $ 600 bottle of Whiskey (yes if you had the Sherry Oak matured version, which we did not) So not true!
There was absolutely no effort on his part to appease the situation…
We were hugely embarrassed and needless to say… we won’t be back.