Ela’s On The Water
Featured in Bon Appetit magazine and the winner of numerous Open Table awards (including BestWater Views on the Island), ELA’S On the Water is a shining star on the Hilton Head culinary scene. Fresh catch seafood and prime cut steaks of the highest quality are artfully prepared by the ELA’S culinary team of experts, who are nurtured to embrace the restaurant’s “fresh catch” philosophy, yet free to bring their own ideas, ingredients, and creations to the menu. This results in innovative daily specials that are not only unique, but also carefully crafted. High above Shelter Cove Harbour, overlooking the marina and Broad Creek, there’s history and some tradition about the location of ELA’S, site of the locally famous Harbourmaster Restaurant that ruled for nearly 20 years, followed by the Ocean Grille, a Lowrey Group restaurant, which was open from 2002 until 2010. Local owner, Earl Nightingale, respectfully passes a nod to the institutions of the past whose concept has allowed ELA’S to become what it is: a family operated destination restaurant in a great waterfront location, with architectural integrity, and a continuing reputation for quality and value. The family part of ELA’S is very literal. In fact, the name itself is an acronym comprised of the first initials of the owners’ children, Erin, Lauren, and Alex. The “S” is for Sam, the son of a best friend of the family. Each member has playeda role in the development and success of the restaurant as well as each of it’s sister restaurants including The Pearl Kitchen and Bar (contemporary southern inspired cuisine) located in Bluffton and Roadhouse located in Beaufort offering slow smoked barbecue celebrating regional southern styles. Coming off of a winning season, ELA’S caters to their local customers by hosting charity events, private parties, rehearsal dinners, and organizing quarterly “WinePairings” that celebrate the three most raved about features of the restaurant: culinary innovation, refined wine selections, and breathtaking water views.
ELA’S On the Water accepts reservations year round via website at www.elasgrille.com, telephone at 843.785.3030,or on opentable.com and is located at One Shelter Cove Lane. Simply follow HWY 278 to Mile Maker # 8.2 at Palmetto Dunes & Shelter Cove. Enter Main Shelter Cove Entrance and turn left on Shelter Cove Lane. ELA’S is located 1/2 mile down at the end of Shelter Cove Lane. Open daily for dinner from 5pm to 10pm, lunch Monday thru Friday from 11am to 2pm, and brunch everySunday from 11am to 2pm, the chic yet casual intimate interior, wrap around dining patio exterior, and live entertainment provided by local recording artists (John Wasem, Reid Richmond, and Bill Peterson, among others) sets the perfect scene for a memorable dining experience on Hilton Head Island. Join us at ELA’S On the Water and let our family take care of yours.
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ELA’S On The Water offers a unique waterview atmosphere for any occasion. With over 100 years of industry experience and knowledge, our chef and catering professionals are available to plan and guide you as you build your next special event. Private function space is available for dinners or receptionsof 8 to 165 people. To inquire about private parties or off-premise catering, please call our Sales & Special Events Department at 843.785.3030.
