We've gone to Ellington's for four years straight, but won't go back due to declining quality in food and service. On our most recent visit (12/7/07), we requested a table in the back upon arrival to a nearly empty restaurant. The host declined, claiming that the tables away from the stage were reserved. We were forced to sit up front,... more

It never occurred to me that on our sleepy Sanibel trip we would have such excellent jazz, great food, ambiance and service in the same location. It is truly a welcomed surprise. more

Loved it! The place was very quaint taking me back to 40’s… The music was amazing food was great and service was unbeatable. We arrived early and were promptly seated, we were greeted by one server to take our drink order and to advice us that our server would be with us shortly. My friend ordered the Sea Bass and... more

An experience for all the senses. The ambiance, food, service and music add to a most relaxing evennig that you will not believe how fast time just flies! Savor it. more

We just returned from a great vacation in Sanibel. We went to Ellington's on our second night with high expectations. We were promptly seated near the stage. Our waiter was our first problem. He did not know the evening specials completely., brought us the wrong drink order, did not check on us during dinner, and was overall quite slow. Dinner... more

I've been to Ellington's before for dinner in previous visits to Sanibel and never have had a problem. The servers at night are always attentive and accomodating. This year however, I decided to stay on property at the Sanibel Inn and get the full experience Ellington's has to offer. The night was still as I remembered it. The music was... more

I live south of Sanibel in Naples, Florida and welcome *any* opportunity to enjoy Ellington's. Two splendid opportunities came up for me in December: A family dinner, and then a return for dinner chez Ellington's before a show at Schoolhouse Theatre. On both occasions, it was the music that pushed the Ellington's experience to the top of the list labelled... more

I was delighted with Ellington's. While I cannot comment on the meat, which I did not have a chance to try, the fish is cooked to perfection and the recipes are intriguingly creative, yet respectful of the basic taste of high quality fresh fish. I would highly recommend their sea bass, which is the most tender I have tasted in... more

When I walked into Ellington’s I was excited. The ambiance and the music were great. The restaurant is set up for formal dining, but they allow a more casual dress. But once we were seated, it all went downhill. Our waitress rarely came by and we actually had to flag her down a couple of times. At a place as... more