Nations Restaurant News in Salinas, California

“Ive only tried a couple of dishes from this restaurant (and a brownie 🥰) but they were both phenomenal. I got the pistachio crusted chicken salad and my mom got the artichoke carbonara and we split the two dishes. We also split the brownie, it was rich and chocolatey, super dense. It was amazing, I ate my half of the brownie in 3 different servings, it was a generous portion and so satisfying I only needed a little bit to knock out my sweet cravings. My mom and I had one eye each on the dessert case the entire time we were eating dinner, there were these HUGE (im talking like foot long) pieces”

— Sarah Ferreira · ★★★★★

“This is the last time I ever go to Ellie's. This is the worst dinner I've ever had here. The chicken fried steak was tough and dry. The vegetables were plain no herbs and soggy. To top it off the side salad which is a wedge was completely plain. No color, no tomato, no anything. Which 99% of the restaurants put a tomato. To top it off I was the only person in there besides a couple and she forgot to keep the mashed potatoes off my plate. Oh I'm sorry I forgot she said. Mary, it was very passive aggressive with me. Didn't like it not going back. I don't suggest anyone go when you have other re”

— Michelle Baker · ★☆☆☆☆ · 2025-12-4

“Incredible dining experience with the most personable waitress you’ll ever meet. She makes you feel like she’s been waiting for you all day and is happy you’ve finally arrived. Even without hovering, she’s there when you need her. (Tip her well—she’ll earn it!)”

— MJ Brewer · ★★★★★ · 2025-7-11

“Overall this restaurant is awesome, everything we ordered tasted great , it was hard to decide due to everyone on their menu looked great. The Food took a while to get to our table but worth the wait. I will be back to try other eats on their menu, and remember to save room for dessert we got the peach pie 👌🏽. 💥”

— FOO DEE · ★★★★★ · 2024-7-14

“We came to celebrate father's day. The server was very attentive, always checking on our table. The food was a lil cold but still good. Bread pudding is amazing!!!!”

— Manuel Ayala · ★★★★★ · 2024-6-16

“Pistachio-crusted Chicken Salad was spectacular. Not to be dramatic, but it was so good it gave me hope—that salads can be excellent, that food service can deliver love and joy to anyone anywhere. Elizabeth was a wonderful server and I am so grateful to her. Elli’s is a place I will come back to again and again, and recommend to my closest loved ones. Such a special place. Thank you!!!!”

— Gabrielle Weedon · ★★★★★ · 2025-1-20

“I went for breakfast and had to come back for Dinner! Everything was delicious! Had pizza and wings for dinner.”

— Maria Nunez · ★★★★★ · 2025-9-16

“Good service. Great food. Pleasant atmosphere especially dining area, outdoor patio seating looks wonderful, bar and service not as welcoming. The stuffed mushrooms are marvelous, must try with their cucumber sauce I believe. Try the flourless chocolate cookies a wise choice for chocolate lovers. Plate are a reasonable portion and worth the price. An array of drinks definitely will try again.”

— Alexandra · ★★★★★ · 2022-11-10

“This place was simply wonderful. Prices were a tad bit high but they made up for it with service and food quality. Everything was blazing hot, cooked perfectly, and tasted great. Very reasonable portions. Parking was plentiful and indoors was a great vibe overall. Absolutely zero complaints.”

— Chris Lenga · ★★★★★

“First time here. It was okay. They did mess up half of my order but they did fix it and the manager also came to apologize. Another dish was also cold but we didn't complain we ate it anyways. We ordered pancakes, roast beef French dip, chilaquiles, and two other combo plates.”

— Buppi Gonzalez · ★★★☆☆ · 2023-9-8