ELA'S on the Water Menu

4.2
(1,075+ Reviews)
  • Appetizers

    • Tuna Two Ways

      Sesame Seared w / Wasame Salad & Tuna Pineapple w / Ginger Tartare & Wontons
      $16.00
    • ELA'S Calamari

      Lightly Battered and Served w/ Wasabi & Spicy Remoulade
      $13.00
    • Mama's Fried Green Tomatoes

      Light & Crispy w / a Touch Of Creole Sauce. A Family Tradition
      $10.00
    • Lobster Nachos

      Crispy Tortilla, Fresh Pico De Gallo, Crème Fraiche, Queso Fresco, Creamy Avocado
      $13.00
    • Beef Carpaccio

      Shaved Tenderloin & Pecorino w/ Baby Arugula, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, & Balsamic Reduction
      $13.00
    • Charcuterie

      A Rustic Display of Gourmet Cheeses & Assorted Meats,Nuts, Fresh Fruit, & Housemade Crostini For Two
      $24.00
    • Hand Selected Oysters

      Fresh Oysters w / ELA’S Cocktail Sauce& Horseradish doz / half doz Market Price
    • ELA'S Crabstack

      Jumbo Lump Crab, Avocado, Mango, Cucumber
      $16.00
    • Tomato Basil Mussels

      Fresh Tomatoes, Basil, Prince Edward Island Mussels
      $14.00
    • Oysters Rockefeller

      Spinach, Bacon, Parmesan, Shallot Butter, & Herb Bread Crumbs
      $14.00
    • Honey Lime Shrimp

      Lightly Fried & Tossed in Shallot Butter w / Honey Lime Sriracha Aioli
      $14.00
    • Roasted Carolina Beet Napoleon

      Red & Gold beets w/ Lightly Fried Herb & Panko Encrusted Goat Cheese
      $10.00
  • ELA'S Classics

    • Ahi Tuna Tartare

      Marinated Ahi Tuna, Fresh Cucumber, Avocado Salad, Pickled Ginger
      $16.00
    • Classic Shrimp Cocktail

      Southern Poached Shrimp, w / ELA’S Cocktail Sauce
      $14.00
  • ELA'S Crab Cakes

    • ELA'S Crab Cakes

      ELA'S Crab Cakes Feature a Blend of Chef ’s Coastal Culinary Influence and the Nightingale Family ’s Southern Roots. A Plentiful Portion of Jumbo Lump Crab Meat is Hand Folded with ELA ’S Southern Style Family Ingredients, Then Moderately Seasoned & Pan Seared Crisp. Offered as Both an Appetizer to Enhance Your Meal or as an Entree. APP $14 / ENTREE $32
  • Soups & Salads

    • Maine Lobster Bisque

      Hand Crafted & Slow Cooked Daily
      $11.00
    • Seafod Gumbo

      Traditional Creole Spices & Fresh Seafood
      $12.00
    • Kumato Caprese Salad

      Fresh Mozzarella, Locally Sourced Kumato Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Aged Balsamic Glaze, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
      $11.00
    • Pear Arugula Salad

      Fresh Arugula w/ Pears, Wensleydale Cranberry Cheese, & Almonds Finished w / a Pomegranate Acai Dressing
      $11.00
    • Traditional Ceasar

      w / Traditional Caesar Dressing & Grana Padano
      $10.00
    • Bibb Wedge Salad

      Creamy Blu Cheese, Bacon, Tomatoes, & Red Onions
      $10.00
  • By Land

    • Grilled Pork Chop

      Bone-In Pork Chop Over White Truffle Risotto , w/ Asparagus, & Cabernet Demi Glace
      $36.00
    • Veal Osso Bucco Ravioli

      Saffron Infused Pasta w / Sauteed Spinach in a White Wine Demi-Glace, Grilled Pears, & Shaved Parmesan Cheese
      $30.00
    • Vegetarian Pasta Primavera

      Bucatini w / Basil Pesto and Fresh Vegetables
      $28.00
    • Malbec Braised Short Rib

      Slow Roasted Daily w / Aged Cheddar Cheese Grits & Redeye Gravy w / Grilled Asparagus
      $32.00
    • Surf & Turf

      Grilled Organic Brasstown Ribeye and Maine Lobster Tail Served w /Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes & Broccolini
      $50.00
    • Linz Filet Mignon

      Over Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes w / Blistered Tomatoes & Spinach
      $44.00
    • Brasstown New York Strip

      Grassfed Organic NY Strip Served w / Seasonal Vegetables and Crispy Onion Straws
      $40.00
    • Black Angus Bone In Ribeye

      Served w / Wild Mushrooms, Steak Fries, Finished w / Herb Butter
      $52.00
  • Steak Enhancements

    • Add 4 Jumbo Shrimp

      $12.00
    • Add Crab Cake

      $14.00
    • Add 6oz Lobster Tail

      $18.00
    • Add Bearnaise

      $4.00
    • Add Black Truffle Cabernet Demi Glace

      $6.00
  • By Sea

    • Pan Seared Diver Scallops

      Over Crab Risotto w / Truffle Butter & Crispy Pancetta
      $36.00
    • Crispy Diamond Scored Flounder

      Lightly Fried Locally-Sourced Fresh Whole Flounder Over Sienna Rice Medley and Local Baby Vegetables w / a Sweet Thai Chili Glaze
      $32.00
    • Seafood Scampi Bucatini

      Mussels, Shrimp, Scallops, in a White Wine Scampi Sauce Over Bucatini Pasta
      $34.00
    • Pan Seared Grouper

      Lobster Butter, Sienna Rice Medley, & Local Baby Vegetables
      $35.00
    • Blackened Yellowfin Tuna

      Blackened & Served Rare w / an Asian-Inspired Slaw w / a Peanut* Ginger Dressing and Seaweed Salad & Finished w / a Soy Ginger Sauce and Wasabi Aioli
      $34.00
    • Steamed Lobster

      Split Whole Lobster Tail and De-Shelled Claws Over Citrus Lobster Risotto
      $40.00
    • Low Country Shrimp & Grits

      Local Stone Ground Grits & Smoked Gouda w / Jumbo Shrimp Sauteed in Tasso Ham, Roasted Corn Salsa, & Cajun Cream Sauce
      $30.00
    • ELA'S Crab Cakes

      Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes w / Shallot Butter, Served w / Sienna Rice Medley and Grilled Local Baby Vegetables
      $32.00
    • Salmon Rockefeller

      Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon Stuffed w / Spinach, Bacon, & Parmesan Topped w / Jumbo Lump Crab & Served Over Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
      $34.00
  • Sides

    • ELA'S Truffle Fries

      $10.00
    • Hand Cut Steak Fries

      $8.00
    • Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

      $8.00
    • Seasonal Local Vegetables

      $8.00
    • Fresh Asparagus

      $8.00
    • Sauteed Wild Mushrooms

      $8.00
    • Wild Mushroom Risotto

      $12.00
    • Crab Risoto

      $14.00
    • Citrus Lobster Risotto

      $14.00

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