Ellerbe Fine Foods

About Ellerbe Fine Foods

Ellerbe Fine Foods is a Southern restaurant in Fort Worth, Texas, known for its farm-to-table approach. Located on Magnolia Avenue, it has operated for 16 years, focusing on seasonal Texas ingredients. Chef Molly McCook leads the kitchen, creating dishes inspired by Southern comfort food. The restaurant offers refined dining, wine dinners, and private event services, emphasizing sustainable menus and local sourcing.

The Vibe

The atmosphere at Ellerbe Fine Foods is generally described as elegant, intimate, and upscale yet welcoming. Many guests appreciate the cozy setting, often in a glass-front area or a converted cottage. Service is frequently highlighted as attentive, knowledgeable, and professional, contributing to a special dining experience. While most reviews praise the ambiance, some note that the noise level can be moderate. The restaurant aims for a sophisticated yet comfortable environment suitable for various occasions.

• upscale
• intimate
• elegant
• cozy

What's Good

• Maw Maw's Bread Pudding

  $8.00

  A highly praised dessert featuring whiskey sauce, cinnamon whipped cream, and pralined Texas pecans, often described as a standout dish.

• Butter Sauteed Wild Isle Salmon

  $27.00

  Served with couscous and dill, roasted Demases Farm spring carrots and kale, purple beets, housemade crème fraiche, and pickled fennel and cucumbers.

• Roasted Winter Squash Risotto

  $28.00

  A flavorful risotto with a perfect blend of pesto and lemon, topped with Manchego cheese and fennel, noted for its texture and taste.

• Crème Fraiche & Caviar Tartlet

  $25.00

  A buckwheat crust tartlet with wild American sturgeon caviar, housemade crème fraiche, crumbled egg, purple onion, and radish greens.

• Confit Pekin Duck Leg

  $26.00

  Prepared with rosemary roasted market turnips and fingerling potatoes, Shines Farm turnip greens, and a 3 Lily and Applewood Smoked Bacon Jam.

Perfect For

• date night
• special occasion
• celebration
• fine dining