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ellies restaurant

Ellie’s Restaurant is located in downtown Yellow Springs, OH on the first floor of Mills Park Hotel.  Ellie’s features a menu inspired by some of our favorite southern destinations, like Charleston, NC & New Orleans, LA.  Our menu features southern favorites, and American staples – it has something for every member of the family!   Without a doubt during the warm weather months, the best spot to eat in all Yellow Springs is on Ellie’s front porch with it’s front row view to downtown.  

Ellie’s is open for brunch daily from 8am-2pm.  We offer Dinner seasonally, Friday and Saturday evenings.  

Did you know?  Each one of the tables, and the bar in Ellie’s was handmade by the original owner.  The wood used for these tables was sourced directly from harvested trees on the property before construction began on Mills Park Hotel & Ellie’s.  

If you look closely you’ll see streaks of grey-ish silver in the wood which is from the limestone bed the property sits on!

Bond Over Bites

Sharing Meals with Loved Ones

Our Menu

fresh from the kitchen

BREAKFAST

FARMERS PLATTER

two eggs cooked to order, three pieces of applewood bacon, biscuit with sausage gravy and ellie’s potatoes

LUNCH

THE CHICKEN & WAFFLE

two eggs cooked to order, three pieces of applewood bacon, biscuit with sausage gravy and ellie’s potatoes

THE BAR

ORANGE MINT SANGRIA

house red/white wine, brandy, Orange Tiger Orange, sparkling orange juice, fruit & mint

LEMON BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST

three thick slices of brioche topped with fresh blueberries and lemon curd

WALNUT SALAD

spring mix w/ arugula, walnuts, bacon, dried cranberries strawberries, feta cheese, with balsamic vinaigrette

LONDON HIBISCUS LEMONADE

Benham’s dry gin, blueberry syrup, lemonade, hibiscus

JULIO'S OMELLETTE

three eggs cooked with tomato, jalapeños, cilantro, onions, & monterey jack cheese with chipotle sauce, guacamole & tortilla strips-served with ellie’s potatoes

SHRIMP AND GRITS

yellow grits slow simmered and topped with tiger shrimp, tasso ham gravy, cheese, pimentos & micro greens

SALTED CARAMEL MUDSLIDE

Heart of Gold vodka, kahlua, irish cream,
double shot espresso
and salted caramel syrup

delightful

EXPERIENCE

Fresh Baked Sweets & Treats

Fresh baked cakes, rolls, cookies and more are waiting for you! 

The Finest Porch Dining

A delicious and relaxing meal with a front row seat to vibrant downtown Yellow Springs?  You got it!

Soups & Salads

Our rotation of seasonal salads & fresh-from-scratch soups are always in season and always refreshing.  

Curated Cocktails

Handcrafted cocktails, craft beers, and a wide range of wine are 

Southern Flare

Chicken & Waffle, Shrimp & Grits, Low Country Rice – and so much more!

Chef Inspired Specials

Specials like this Cajun-Jerk Mahi Mahi with Creole rice and a lime-tequila glaze.

Visit Ellie's Restaurant

at mills park hotel

Conveniently located  at:
321 Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs, Ohio