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

Ella Dining Room and Bar

4.7
4.7
5423 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
1131 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 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

  • Spring Lamb & Wine Dinner

    $231.99 per person

    Prepaid

    May 1, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    Enjoy a beautifully crafted five-course dinner by Chef Dustin Harvey, featuring spring lamb and seasonally inspired flavors. Each course is expertly paired with fine wines selected by Sommelier Shane Wadsworth. Limited tickets available—join us for a lively and flavorful evening celebrating the season. Ticket's include your five-course menu along with wine pairings, gratuity and sales tax. Additional beverages will be available for purchase. No substitutions please. All tickets are non-refundable.
    Spring Lamb & Wine Dinner Photo

Menu

Ella Dining Room and Bar's menu was last updated 2023-06-14.

View menu on restaurant's website

What 5,423 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

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Great for fine wines

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Contemporary American

  • Sacramento

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ella Dining Room and Bar in Sacramento impresses with its "excellent service" and "phenomenal food." Diners praise its "sophisticated ambiance" and seasonal menu with dishes like truffle brioche and crab-stuffed halibut. Regulars return for special occasions, enjoying attentive staff and expertly crafted cocktails. While some find it pricey, the "memorable dining experience" makes it worthwhile.

5,423 Reviews

  1. Jennifer VIP

    Charleston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Steven VIP

    Sacramento13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Stuart

    San Diego10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  4. Joshua

    Sacramento2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  5. John VIP

    Sacramento46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  6. Cristina

    Sacramento4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Ella. We had a pleasant evening. The vibe was good and the SERVICE was EXCELLENT!. The drinks , martini, dirty martini, Pina Verde served by the bar were definitely worth coming back for to try other cocktails. In house fresh baked bread. Oysters w/in house pickled radish , I thought it was tomato, and asparagus. Went well together. The fried chicken was cooked the way fried chicken should be cooked, savory, hint of rosemary served with the in-house hot sauce on the side and slices of lemon to drizzle. The braised lamb shank was succulent, rich in flavor and went well with the bleu cheese risotto . We will be back.

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  7. Patty

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always! Food & service the best! We really enjoy this restaurant

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  8. Richard

    Sacramento14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was a little pricey, and dining room vs happy hour rule sucks. I guess you have to be one of their regulars to figure out how to cheat their game.

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  9. ceren VIP

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic overall! Great food service and ambiance … pleasantly surprised

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  10. Phyllis/Gary

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was very friendly and attentive. I had almond crusted Halibut, my husband had the lamb shank. Both were made to perfection, we enjoyed every bite! The Chocolate layer cake is phenomenal! It comes eith a raspberry tapioca that is 'out of this world' delicious. It also comes with a mini scoop of coffee ice cream on a bed of English toffee. Total epicurean delight!

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FAQs

Ella Dining Room and Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 5423 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
7:00 PM
Booked 21 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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