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Ella's on 2nd

4.6
4.6
321 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian
In the spirit of warm, soulful hospitality and fresh seasonal cuisine, Ella’s on 2nd is one of Nashville’s most approachable and cheerful gathering places. Named for hotel co-owner Michael Hayes’s grandmother, Ella’s is located in the SoBro district of downtown Nashville, just a short walk from all the best things MusicCity has to offer.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Californian, Italian, Cocktail Bar

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (629) 248-9515

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Alex Adams

  • Catering

    For more information, please head to our Private Dining page on Ella's on 2nd website www.ellason2nd.com for more details.

  • Private party facilities

    Whether you are hosting a large function, small gathering with friends or anything in between, our team will help make it memorable. For more information, please head to our Private Dining page on Ella's on 2nd website for more details.

  • Neighbourhood

    Nashville

  • Cross Street

    Malloy Street

  • Parking Details

    Garages | Interactive Map | Downtown Nashville Parking: https://nashvilledowntown.com/get-around/nashville-parkingValet Parking is available for hotel guests.

  • Public Transit

    Situated in the heart of SoBro, Ella's on 2nd is located inside the Hyatt Centric Hotel in Downtown Nashville which is conveniently located just under seven miles from Nashville International Airport (BNA). Explore Nashville with ease as the hotel is just steps from bus stops and other public transportation options.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Brunch Buffet

    US$28.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Lavish Brunch Buffet exclusive of drinks.

Popular dishes

What 321 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. DiningRD

    New England

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Overall, the food was good. I went with the intention of it being a Nashville iconic spot by the way it was advertised on OpenTable and with the credit card hold, but it was in a hotel and only 1 other table was there at the time. That was disappointing. The buffet was limited, and they did not have omelets to order; instead, they had scrambled eggs which looked unappealing. The lunch portion of the buffet was better and the chicken parm was amazing! I was disappointed with the selections and will not return. Although the service was good, and the staff was friendly.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Food wasn’t my favorite- all of the dishes seemed like singular ingredients to me. If you like really modern, deconstructed cuisine, you’ll like this but it just wasn’t my cup of tea.
  3. Christina

    Milwaukee

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Walked over for a quick, late breakfast after we dropped our bags off at the Hyatt Place Downtown (Would definitely stay there if you are in Nashville!). Service and food were outstanding!
  4. Andrew

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    our party was 4 people. 2 out of 4 had a great meal. Outstanding black truffle gnocchi. I had the salmon which lacked flavor and the chicken Milanese was standard. Homemade ricotta was outstanding, but the apple fennel was bland. My drink which was a lemon drop martini and asked for it to be extremely less sweet. Came back sweet. The server was good, probably new to the restaurant but overall tentative to us.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Risotto is fantastic. Old fashioned was delicious. The service was impeccable.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    Food was mostly good. Great wine recommendation from our server who was very on top of things when we first sat down but then seemed to forget about us. Crab risotto was good. Very rich. Kale caesar was not great. Very dry. Steaks were cooked perfectly but overpriced. Short ribs were excellent. Good cocktails as well. Overall a good experience but not great.
  7. AlejandroV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious, menu with few dishes but all superbly prepared. The attention was friendly and super attentive. We will definitely be back.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food was amazing and our server Sara was great. My only complaint was the noise level. It is obvious that the acoustics are not great and the sound really travels. It was just my husband and I and we had trouble hearing each other.
  9. RasmiK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came to celebrate Mother’s Day. They had specials for the occasion. The waiter was very friendly and walked us through the menu and educated us on how fresh and local their food was.
  10. ChristineG

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Mother's Day brunch buffet was delicious. Everything was cooked perfectly.
  11. ChiliP

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Our server Dylan, was great. He had good recommendations and checked on us often. The food was good for the most part. We shared a few things. Shoshito peppers, buratta and prociutto, spare ribs, and crab risotto I loved the spare ribs and polenta. The risotto didn't have much flavor to me. My mom seemed to like it, though. I enjoyed the burrata but felt it had too much sauce. Overall I would recommend for a nice meal out.
  12. JesseL

    Austin

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was fantastic!! Truffled gnocchi was amazing.
  13. RobertT

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ella's may be on Second, but She is on First of choices for dining in Nashville. We had a group of five, with a diversity of palettes, and Ella's team satisfied them all. From tipples, to calculating the bill and tip, was a wonderful evening. We shared three appetizers: prosciutto, shrimp scampi, and whipped ricotta. A trinity of divinity. Dinners: Salmon, Braised Short Ribs, Branzino, and the decadent black truffle gnocchi. We shared kale Caesar, and broccoloid. All very much deserved it and held their menu positions. Dessert, some waned. We had simple scoops of creamy gelato, and one giant slice of Italian creme (and for sure...five (5) spoons. Thank you, Ella’s, thank you Ella's brothers and sisters, and a second thank you to our server Dylan for guiding us through the experience. We will be back, for Ella’s third, fourth, etc.
  14. JoshB

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service, selection of food and setting.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed our crab risotto, Italian creme cake, and the friendly staff.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Description was not accurate, we thought this was going to be a extensive buffet. Limited options, everything was cold, it’s a glorified hotel lobby breakfast except it’s not complimentary.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress Sarah was amazing!! Great food too, so fun
  18. Jenny

    Nashville

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and service was great!! Super close to all the action downtown. Love it!!
  19. LaneR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a group of 10 and the experience was amazing. We had great service and the food was excellent!
  20. Bankgirl

    Nashville

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great place to dine before a show- delicious food and great service!
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you're looking for a delicious meal in Nashville, look no further than Ella's on 2nd. This restaurant serves up some of the best food and drinks in town, and any visit to Nashville should include a meal at this gem.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best gnocchi I have ever had! Great service and wonderful food. I’d definitely return! Walking distance to many other bars/entertainment.
  23. KimK

    Detroit

    94 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    94 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food, crab risotto especially, and nice servers.
  24. Mvgr

    Toronto

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant if you’re looking for something other than BBQ.
  25. ChelseaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was delicious. We had the whipped ricotta for an appetizer, salmon and steak for dinner, everything came out exceeding our expectations. I will make a point to stop in again our next visit into town.
  26. AaronR

    Atlanta Metro

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So happy we picked this place! Loved the selection of food and awesome service.
  27. MaryL

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic restaurant, friendly staff, delicious food, great service, highly recommend
  28. EmmitM

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and staff are amazing. We will be back.
  29. DanaK

    Charleston

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent server, bartender also was very personable. A very nicely done Lamb bolognese! And a bit noisy on the street side eating on the patio but only from the occasional party trucks that pass by … so quite entertaining to watch!
  30. Beth

    Cincinnati

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Perfect night with great food and service. Nice wine list snd we enjoyed the outdoor dining area.
  31. EmJay

    New York Area

    35 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Hidden gem! Away from the bustling crowd up on Broadway and Commerce, we stumbled on this place and were very pleasantly surprised. The brisket hash was awesome, and the avocado toast was delicious! Abundant portions!
  32. KariR

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Sarah was our waitress and was so nice and upbeat. We will be coming back to eat here!
  33. peasandcarrots

    Nashville

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a nice place for our Easter brunch!! Making reservations on OpenTable was easy. Our table was ready right on time. Our server Savannah was so nice and personable. We got to meet Chef Alex. It was obvious that he loves what he does. All of the food was delicious. We will definitely be back. My only complaint would be that it would be nice if they would validate parking for the hotel garage.
  34. RebeccaW

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Easter brunch was great! Food and service was excellent!!
  35. DoriG

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice hidden restaurant on 2nd Ave. Not crowded early on. Delicious fod. Drinks a little over priced, but tasty. Will return again.
  36. BenF

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    The food was good, service was rushed- for example asking what we’d like for dessert before we finished our meals.
  37. 1bronzebabe

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Megan was just great, the food was outstanding. Will definitely return.
  38. SherryWoods

    Las Vegas

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our first time here and the service was great. Suggestions on food were spot on. We had a larger group with kids and adults and everyone enjoyed their appetizers and snacks. Great job and located very close to everything.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    They had multiple large parties and served food at the same time! Service was fabulous. Noise level was a challenge for everyone u less you sit in bar. Drinks and food were awesome! Polenta was decadent. Gnocchi amazing.
  40. bigmcc

    Chicago

    54 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Very good food and an extremely comfortable room. Tables were well-spaced. Service was very friendly.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Ella's on 2nd is rated 4.6 stars by 321 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Ella's on 2nd

210 Molloy St, Nashville, TN 37201

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Malloy Street

  • Neighbourhood

    Nashville

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Californian, Italian, Cocktail Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Parking Details

    Garages | Interactive Map | Downtown Nashville Parking: https://nashvilledowntown.com/get-around/nashville-parkingValet Parking is available for hotel guests.

  • Public Transit

    Situated in the heart of SoBro, Ella's on 2nd is located inside the Hyatt Centric Hotel in Downtown Nashville which is conveniently located just under seven miles from Nashville International Airport (BNA). Explore Nashville with ease as the hotel is just steps from bus stops and other public transportation options.

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Alex Adams

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (629) 248-9515

  • Catering

    For more information, please head to our Private Dining page on Ella's on 2nd website www.ellason2nd.com for more details.

  • Private party facilities

    Whether you are hosting a large function, small gathering with friends or anything in between, our team will help make it memorable. For more information, please head to our Private Dining page on Ella's on 2nd website for more details.

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