ELA’S on the Water

4.1/5
(1138 Reviews)

Seafood restaurant

$$$

About

Southern-influenced seafood & steaks in an upscale bistro accented with local art & harbor views.

Amenities and More

  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Healthy Options
  • Live Music
  • Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
  • Wheelchair Accessible Parking
  • 1 Shelter Cove Ln

Location

Hours

  • Monday
  • 11:30AM-11PM
  • Tuesday
  • 11:30AM-11PM
  • Wednesday
  • 11:30AM-11PM
  • Thursday
  • 11:30AM-12AM
  • Friday
  • 11:30AM-12AM
  • Saturday
  • 10AM-12AM
  • Sunday
  • 10AM-11PM

Cuisine

American restaurant, Bar, Restaurant, Seafood Restaurant, Steak house

Meals

Service Offerings

Dine in, Outdoor Seating, Takeout

Atmosphere

Cozy, Romantic, Trendy

About

Southern-influenced seafood & steaks in an upscale bistro accented with local art & harbor views.

Amenities and More

  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Healthy Options
  • Live Music
  • Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
  • Wheelchair Accessible Parking

Location

Hours

  • Monday
  • 11AM-2PM,5-10PM
  • Tuesday
  • 11AM-2PM,5-10PM
  • Wednesday
  • 11AM-2PM,5-10PM
  • Thursday
  • 11AM-2PM,5-10PM
  • Friday
  • 11AM-2PM,5-10PM
  • Saturday
  • 5-10PM
  • Sunday
  • 11AM-2PM,5-10PM

Cuisine

American restaurant, Bar, Restaurant, Seafood Restaurant, Steak house

Meals

Service Offerings

Dine in, Outdoor Seating, Takeout

Atmosphere

Cozy, Romantic, Trendy

Dietary Options

Docking Information

  • 1 Shelter Cove Ln

All Reviews (1138)

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The filet was the best I’ve had in a long time!!

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This review has been aggregrated from the Google Business Profile and is the subjective opinion of a Google user, not waterfront-restaurants.com. 

We ate there earlier in the week and it was so good that we went a second time. Moshi waited on us both times and was a breath of fresh air. The food was amazing!!! The steaks, the seafood, the appetizers – there were 3 of us over two meals and every single thing we ate was top notch. Definitely top of the list for next year!!! This is a must do👍♥️

Food

Service

Atmosphere

This review has been aggregrated from the Google Business Profile and is the subjective opinion of a Google user, not waterfront-restaurants.com. 

Highlight of our week! Our server was Karen and she totally made the night more beautiful. We ate there for our 35th anniversary. Scallops were of the chart and everything was perfect. Best meal and service for the week!

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Service

Atmosphere

This review has been aggregrated from the Google Business Profile and is the subjective opinion of a Google user, not waterfront-restaurants.com. 

A beautiful spot: great scenery, amazing food, and our server truly made our anniversary special. Highly recommend for a fancy night out.

Food

Service

Atmosphere

This review has been aggregrated from the Google Business Profile and is the subjective opinion of a Google user, not waterfront-restaurants.com. 

I came in tonight around 9:09 to dine in and wasn’t able to be serviced. The restaurant closes at 10pm. I’m not understanding the issue with me not being able to be served. I was just wanting to go to the bar to get some food and leave before closing time. I then called after leaving and was told they took the last reservation around that time. I never wanted to be seated at a table. From my understanding as long as business hours are available then it’s okay to be serviced. It’s absolutely ridiculous when I did not want to be seated at a table.

Food

Service

Atmosphere

This review has been aggregrated from the Google Business Profile and is the subjective opinion of a Google user, not waterfront-restaurants.com. 

Beautiful views! Dinner was delicious with exception of the lobster tails but the chef did his best to correct. But the service Top Tier ! We were there for a 21st bday so a busy table.. had a kid get sick, Renault handled the table and Jessica helped me take care of him… Drinks- delicious ! Worth it !

Food

Service

Atmosphere

This review has been aggregrated from the Google Business Profile and is the subjective opinion of a Google user, not waterfront-restaurants.com. 

The service, atmosphere, and vide were all excellent, however the food was just alright and could have had more flavor in it.

Food

Service

Atmosphere

This review has been aggregrated from the Google Business Profile and is the subjective opinion of a Google user, not waterfront-restaurants.com. 

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All Reviews (1138)

Read All Reviews
The filet was the best I’ve had in a long time!!

Food

Service

Atmosphere

This review has been aggregrated from the Google Business Profile and is the subjective opinion of a Google user, not waterfront-restaurants.com. 

We ate there earlier in the week and it was so good that we went a second time. Moshi waited on us both times and was a breath of fresh air. The food was amazing!!! The steaks, the seafood, the appetizers – there were 3 of us over two meals and every single thing we ate was top notch. Definitely top of the list for next year!!! This is a must do👍♥️

Food

Service

Atmosphere

This review has been aggregrated from the Google Business Profile and is the subjective opinion of a Google user, not waterfront-restaurants.com. 

Highlight of our week! Our server was Karen and she totally made the night more beautiful. We ate there for our 35th anniversary. Scallops were of the chart and everything was perfect. Best meal and service for the week!

Food

Service

Atmosphere

This review has been aggregrated from the Google Business Profile and is the subjective opinion of a Google user, not waterfront-restaurants.com. 

A beautiful spot: great scenery, amazing food, and our server truly made our anniversary special. Highly recommend for a fancy night out.

Food

Service

Atmosphere

This review has been aggregrated from the Google Business Profile and is the subjective opinion of a Google user, not waterfront-restaurants.com. 

I came in tonight around 9:09 to dine in and wasn’t able to be serviced. The restaurant closes at 10pm. I’m not understanding the issue with me not being able to be served. I was just wanting to go to the bar to get some food and leave before closing time. I then called after leaving and was told they took the last reservation around that time. I never wanted to be seated at a table. From my understanding as long as business hours are available then it’s okay to be serviced. It’s absolutely ridiculous when I did not want to be seated at a table.

Food

Service

Atmosphere

This review has been aggregrated from the Google Business Profile and is the subjective opinion of a Google user, not waterfront-restaurants.com. 

Beautiful views! Dinner was delicious with exception of the lobster tails but the chef did his best to correct. But the service Top Tier ! We were there for a 21st bday so a busy table.. had a kid get sick, Renault handled the table and Jessica helped me take care of him… Drinks- delicious ! Worth it !

Food

Service

Atmosphere

This review has been aggregrated from the Google Business Profile and is the subjective opinion of a Google user, not waterfront-restaurants.com. 

The service, atmosphere, and vide were all excellent, however the food was just alright and could have had more flavor in it.

Food

Service

Atmosphere

This review has been aggregrated from the Google Business Profile and is the subjective opinion of a Google user, not waterfront-restaurants.com. 

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