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Ella Dining Room and Bar, Sacramento, CA
Award-winning

Ella Dining Room and Bar

4.7
4.7
5425 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
1131 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 81 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for business meals
Located in America's Farm to Fork Capital. In the heart of Downtown, the family behind The Kitchen and Selland's Market Café brings you the region’s most relaxed and elegant destination, Ella Dining Room and Bar. Ella offers warm, welcoming ambiance in an inspiring space that evokes effortless European rustic luxury. The environment is modern yet timeless, dramatic yet comforting. Ella brings together the finest quality ingredients from this bountiful region to create authentic and honest fine food that nourishes body and soul. Chef and Owner Randall Selland and family invite you to savor the joys of friends, family, and great food and wine. Service is gracious and refined. Ella has signature handcrafted cocktails, an eclectic and impressive wine list, and a fresh seafood bar. We specialize in Private Parties. Perfect for business lunches, celebration dinners, and everyday enjoyment. Walking distance from Convention Center, Capitol, theaters, and hotels.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (916) 443-3772
  • Website
    http://www.elladiningroomandbar.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dustin Harvey
  • Private party facilities
    Ella is Sacramento's most-lauded dining destination, with award-winning design and service, and clean, seasonal farm-to-table cuisine. Ella is perfect for all events, offering small and large party spaces, private dining, Chef's Tables and Cocktail Party space. See our OT reviews!
  • Location
    1131 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Sacramento
  • Cross street
    12th Street (Corner of 12th and K Street)
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking is $12. Ample street parking at night, and 4 public parking garages within 2 blocks of Ella. Just blocks from Golden 1 Center, Convention Center, Community Center Theater, Crest Theater, Kimpton Sawyer Hotel, Hyatt Hotel, Sheraton Hotel, Citizen Hotel and Capitol.
  • Public transit
    Cathedral Square Lite Rail stop 100 yards. Bus stops one block in either direction from K Street.
  • Entertainment
    Dine with us before the show and you can leave your car with our valet. This is a great way to avoid the long waits in the crowded parking garages at the theater.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Mother's Day Early Dinner

    $85.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    In honor of Mother's Day, Ella is excited to offer a three-course dinner for $85 per person on Sunday, May 11th. Join us for an early dinner and make this day unforgettable for Mom. We have also arranged options for kids to enjoy. Kindly visit our website to check the menu.
    Mother's Day Early Dinner Photo

Menu

Ella Dining Room and Bar's menu was last updated on 6/14/2023.

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What 5,425 people are saying

Ella Dining Room and Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Contemporary American

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Most Booked

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Sacramento

    Most Booked

  • Sacramento

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ella Dining Room and Bar offers a "delightful experience" with "fresh, creative, expertly prepared" dishes. The "friendly, knowledgeable" staff ensures guests feel special. Highlights include the succulent fried chicken and impressive gnocchi. Despite occasional service delays, the "ambiance is elegant," making it ideal for special occasions and business meetings.
5,425 Reviews

  1. walter VIP

    Sacramento6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch - restaurant not crowded. Server asked if we were ready to order and we asked for a minute. He came back 15 minutes later. Never had my water glass filled. Had to search for server to get bill. Come here monthly and today was below par.

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  2. Eileen and Ken VIP

    Sacramento123 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We highly recommend dining at Ella's for happy hour. Great burger and steak tartar. Good deal on cocktails. Dining on the patio is magical during nice weather. The staff was attentive and pleasant. Everyone works hard to please.

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  3. Alan VIP

    Sacramento45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They had a special Lamb dinner that night. Dustin the chef created a delicious dinner and Shane the wine sommelier did a great wine pairing.

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  4. David VIP

    San Francisco67 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We haven’t been to Ella‘s since before Covid, it was a Sacramento favorite for many years. When we went yesterday, there were a few things that were very disappointing. My husband ordered the halibut. The fish was great, but the greens that accompanied his dish were so salty he couldn’t eat them. Likewise, with the side order of brussels sprouts we barely touched them. Each of us had one bite as they were again way too salty I ordered the bone marrow appetizer, which is one of my favorite treats and not on many menus.  unfortunately, they put shredded oxtail or something like that all over the top which essentially obliterated the flavor of the bone marrow. I don’t think we’ll be going back to Ella‘s. That was our last time based upon our experience. 

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  5. Gary

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal at Ella’s and love to come here when we are in town visiting family. Great food and service.

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  6. Jennifer VIP

    Charleston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic all around. Have nothing negative to say. Loved the food and the service was top notch. I would totally return!

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  7. Steven VIP

    Sacramento13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    conveniently located in the heart of downtown Sacramento. Valet parking is efficient and courteous. What makes Ella stand out is the food----fresh, creative, expertly prepared and most important---delicious. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and focused on giving their guests the best dining experience. I highly recommend Ella.

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  8. Stuart VIP

    San Diego10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the drinks were spectacular. The bartender had a game on. Was more than we expected. No wonder it’s a Michelin star restaurant. Happy hour was top-notch and prices were reasonable.

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  9. Joshua

    Sacramento2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, and service was excellent. Apparently their fried chicken was how they received their Michelin, so we gave it a shot. It was pretty good. The halibut was amazing. All around, great experience.

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  10. John VIP

    Sacramento46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    In the beginning, the background music was a little too loud. However, the manager responded in kind by lowering the volume to an acceptable level. Ever other services and cuisine was world class as the dining experience exceeded all my expectations

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FAQs

Ella Dining Room and Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 5425 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 81 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Ella Dining Room and Bar

1131 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    12th Street (Corner of 12th and K Street)
  • Neighborhood
    Sacramento
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking is $12. Ample street parking at night, and 4 public parking garages within 2 blocks of Ella. Just blocks from Golden 1 Center, Convention Center, Community Center Theater, Crest Theater, Kimpton Sawyer Hotel, Hyatt Hotel, Sheraton Hotel, Citizen Hotel and Capitol.
  • Public transit
    Cathedral Square Lite Rail stop 100 yards. Bus stops one block in either direction from K Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dustin Harvey
  • Entertainment
    Dine with us before the show and you can leave your car with our valet. This is a great way to avoid the long waits in the crowded parking garages at the theater.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.elladiningroomandbar.com/
  • Phone number
    (916) 443-3772
  • Private party facilities
    Ella is Sacramento's most-lauded dining destination, with award-winning design and service, and clean, seasonal farm-to-table cuisine. Ella is perfect for all events, offering small and large party spaces, private dining, Chef's Tables and Cocktail Party space. See our OT reviews!

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