Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
Braised Beef Short Ribs Platter
Tender beef short ribs on fluffy rice coupled with two of Ella Ray's mouthwatering sides... Don't Forget the cornbread!
$22.50
Catfish Platter (Fried)
Hot catfish that has been battered lightly and fried to a golden brown. Ready for your first bite!! This platter is served with two sides and your choice of bread (cornbread or a roll).
$13.99
Whiting Platter (Fried)
One of the DMV favorites! It's hot, fresh, boneless and fried to perfection! This awesome platter comes with two sides and your choice of bread (cornbread or a roll).
$12.99
Turkey Wing Platter
Turkey is not just for thanksgiving anymore! Sink your teeth into these hot and juicy Turkey wings that will make you never want to share! This platter comes with two sides and your choice cornbread or a roll.
$12.75
Pork Chop Platter (Fried)
Two scrumptious pork chops fried to perfection is what you have been thinking about all day! This platter comes with two tasty sides and your choice of bread (cornbread or a roll). Come and get it! .
$13.00
Pig Feet Platter
For the southerner or the city person who simply loves this warm southern classic staple you cannot go wrong diving into these tasty trotters. Paired with potato salad, another side and bread of your choice, you'll be well satisfied. It comes with your choice of two sides (potato salad is extra). We think our trotters are the best!
$13.75
Bacon Platter
Who doesn't love bacon? This platter is for real bacon lovers. It comes with your choice of two sides.
$8.00
Turkey Bacon Platter
Four fresh sizzling strips of Turkey bacon cooked to perfection with two hearty sides to compliment this delicious platter. Don't Forget The Toast (white or wheat) or a biscuit!
$7.75
Chicken Gizzards with Rice Bowl
A Southerners delight to savor fresh boiled chicken gizzards!
$7.50
Country Sausage Platter
This platter is one that will satisfy your taste buds. The choice of two sides will complete this mouthwatering platter.
$7.50
Breakfast
There is nothing more satisfying then a hearty breakfast. Come visit us in the morning to get your day started right!
Egg and Cheese Sandwich
Cooked to order fresh grade a egg with sharp cheddar cheese.
$4.50
Country Bacon with Egg Sandwich
Fresh country bacon cooked to perfection with a grade a egg on two pieces of toasted bread. Add your favorite condiments and dive into heaven.
$6.00
Turkey Bacon with Egg Sandwich
Sizzling Turkey bacon cooked to perfection with a grade a egg. Your choice of bread, toasted or not.. This sandwich promises you A Smile.
$6.25
Country Sausage with Egg Sandwich
Pork perfection at its best! Country sausage patty with a grade a egg highlights this sandwich. Whether you are on the run or have time to sit and enjoy... This sandwich is a winner!
$6.00
Scrapple with Egg Sandwich
Take A Trip to Pennsylvania or The Carolinas with this tasty scrapple. Couple this with a fried or scrambled grade a egg and add a slice of cheese... If you please!
$5.50
Salmon Cake Sandwich
The taste of the ocean in the morning.. This salmon cake is mixed with the southern touch of goodness and fried to perfection. Add your choice of bread and any condiments you choose and you will surely be satisfied!
$6.50
Fluffy Buttermilk Pancake Platter
This tasty platter comes with two buttermilk pancakes. Take your pick and select two sides to compliment your meal.
$8.00
French Toast Platter
Warm sizzling French toast and browned to absolute happiness... This platter comes with two pieces of French toast, two sides of your choice and of course you cannot forget the extra butter and loads of syrup.
$8.50
County Bacon Platter
The smell of bacon makes everyone smile... This platter comes with two tasty sides. You can even get a side of buttery pancakes for an additional or a side of buttery French toast for an additional charge.
$8.50
Salmon Cakes Platter
Two of the most delicious salmon cakes you have ever tasted! This platter comes with two sides of your choice to make you breathe with satisfaction.
$8.50
Turkey Bacon Platter
Four fresh sizzling strips of Turkey bacon cooked to perfection with two hearty sides to compliment this delicious platter. Don't Forget The Toast (white or wheat) or a biscuit!
$7.75
Scrapple Platter
Awwww.. Are you ready? This scrapple platter is cooked to awesomeness! This platter is coupled with two sides of your choice and toast (white or wheat) or a biscuit.
$7.00
Turkey Sausage Platter
Seasoned Turkey sausage and your choice of two sides will make your mouth water! Toast (white or wheat) or a biscuit come with hot platter.
$7.00
Country Sausage Platter
This platter is one that will satisfy your taste buds. The choice of two sides will complete this mouthwatering platter.
$7.50
Bacon with Egg Sandwich
You can't go wrong with this sandwich loaded with regular bacon and an egg that's cooked just right!
$6.00
Bacon Platter
Who doesn't love bacon? This platter is for real bacon lovers. It comes with your choice of two sides.
$8.00
Breakfast - Sidekicks & Extras
Complement your breakfast by choosing any of these tasty sidekicks!
Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Add to any breakfast sandwich platter or even on those buttered grits!
$0.70
Fried Apples
You can't forget about our fried apples!
$4.50
Grits
Grits!! Hot, buttery, salt, pepper or even with sugar!
$4.50
Fried Potatoes
Peeled, cute and fried, these potatoes will make you happy!
$4.50
Eggs
Add grade a eggs to your breakfast...
$2.00
Side of French Toast
Oh, this is what you have been looking for to complete your breakfast! Buttery and browned to pure happiness.
$5.50
Side of Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
How can leave these buttermilk pancakes out of your meal? Add them to your plate and lean back with satisfaction.
$5.00
Bread
Your choices: white, wheat sandwich bread, or corn muffin.
$0.75
Beef
Beef calf liver, beef short ribs, meatloaf, or ox tails,,,, nothing more to say but, yummy!
Braised Beef Short Ribs Platter
Tender beef short ribs on fluffy rice coupled with two of Ella Ray's mouthwatering sides... Don't Forget the cornbread!
$22.50
Meatloaf Platter
You have dreamed about this meatloaf over and over again, but now you can have it everyday! This meatloaf is made with herbs and pure love! This platter comes with two tasty sides and your choice of bread (cornbread or a roll).
$13.00
Meatloaf Sandwich
You have dreamed about this meatloaf over and over again, but now you can have it everyday! This meatloaf is made with herbs and pure love!
$6.00
Oxtail Platter
Tender meat, rich gravy, and A Smile is all you need to enjoy this meal. Coupled with two sides and Don't Forget your cornbread or a roll!
$23.50
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce Platter
This is not your ordinary spaghetti and meat sauce... This is handmade with herbs and seasonings to make your spaghetti the best experience ever! This platter comes with your choice of one side and your choice of bread (cornbread or a roll).
$12.50
Fish
Never frozen and always fresh!
Salmon Cake Platter
Coming straight from the sea! These salmon cakes are carefully mixed with herbs and spices to make them one of a kind! Two sides and your choice of bread make this platter simply delicious!
$12.50
Catfish Platter (Fried)
Hot catfish that has been battered lightly and fried to a golden brown. Ready for your first bite!! This platter is served with two sides and your choice of bread (cornbread or a roll).
$13.99
Catfish Sandwich (Fried)
Hot catfish that has been battered lightly and fried to a golden brown. Ready for your first bite!!
$7.50
Whiting Platter (Fried)
One of the DMV favorites! It's hot, fresh, boneless and fried to perfection! This awesome platter comes with two sides and your choice of bread (cornbread or a roll).
$12.99
Whiting Sandwich (Fried)
One of the DMV favorites! It's hot, fresh, boneless and fried to perfection! This awesome.
$6.25
Poultry
Whether you like your Chicken Fried, smothered or baked, you will be tempted to lick your fingers when you visit Ella Ray's cafe!
Fried Wing Platter (4 or 6)
There is nothing more satisfying than mouth watering fried chicken wings that are hot and crispy! Add hot sauce or even BBQ sauce... Coupled with two sides of your choice... And you have a winner!
$12.00
Southern Fried Chicken
There is nothing more satisfying than mouth watering fried chicken that's hot and crispy! Add hot sauce or even BBQ sauce... Coupled with two sides of your choice... You have a winner!!
$11.00
Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich Only
There is nothing more satisfying than mouth watering fried chicken that's hot and crispy! Add hot sauce or even BBQ sauce... You have a winner!!
$6.00
Turkey Wing Platter
Turkey is not just for thanksgiving anymore! Sink your teeth into these hot and juicy Turkey wings that will make you never want to share! This platter comes with two sides and your choice cornbread or a roll.
$12.75
Chicken Gizzards with Rice Platter
A Southerners delight to savor fresh boiled chicken gizzards! This platter is served over rice and comes with two of Ella Ray's tasty sides and your choice of bread (cornbread or a roll).
$12.50
Chicken Gizzards with Rice Bowl
A Southerners delight to savor fresh boiled chicken gizzards!
$7.50
Baked Chicken
Tasty just like you like it! This platter comes with two sidekicks of your choice along with bread (cornbread or a roll)!
$11.00
Southern Favorites
From Carolina to Mississippi to the deep parts of Louisiana, these are the foods that are rooted in our heritage.
Chitterlings
A delicacy from the early 1800's. These chitterlings are thoroughly cleaned and cooked with sheer love. This heritage platter comes with two sides and your choice of bread (cornbread or a roll).
$35.00
Pig Feet Platter
For the southerner or the city person who simply loves this warm southern classic staple you cannot go wrong diving into these tasty trotters. Paired with potato salad, another side and bread of your choice, you'll be well satisfied. It comes with your choice of two sides (potato salad is extra). We think our trotters are the best!
$13.75
Pig Feet Trotter Side
For the southerner or the city person who simply loves this warm southern classic staple you cannot go wrong diving into these tasty trotters. We think our trotters are the best!
$11.00
Pork Chop Platter (Fried)
Two scrumptious pork chops fried to perfection is what you have been thinking about all day! This platter comes with two tasty sides and your choice of bread (cornbread or a roll). Come and get it! .
$13.00
Pork Chop Platter (Fried) Sandwich
Two scrumptious pork chops fried to perfection is what you have been thinking about all day! Come and get it! .
$6.75
NC (East Carolina) BBQ
The sweet taste of the pork with a vinegar base makes this platter authentic Carolina BBQ. Coupled with Ella Ray's coleslaw makes this platter simple delicious! This platter comes with two sides of your choice and bread (cornbread or a roll).
$12.50
NC (East Carolina) BBQ Sandwich Only
The sweet taste of the pork with a vinegar base makes this platter authentic Carolina BBQ. Coupled with Ella Ray's coleslaw makes this platter simple delicious!
$6.50
BBQ Spare Ribs
Four meaty ribs slathered with Ella Ray's sauce.... Two sides of your choice .... Corn bread or a roll.. We promise you will not be disappointed!
$16.50
BBQ Spare Ribs Sandwich Only
Four meaty ribs slathered with Ella Ray's sauce.
$6.75
Lunch & Dinner (Sidekicks)
What's a meal without some great sides!
Beans of the Day
Beans, beans, beans!! Black eyed peas, great northern or pinto... Price the same as a small side.
$4.50
Collard Greens
Seasoned and cooked to perfection!
$4.50
Potato Salad
There is nothing like real potato salad... Tasty, cold and ready to dive into!
$5.50
Cabbage
Fresh cabbage cooked over a Hot Stove to achieve the goal of becoming the best cabbage ever!
$4.50
Green Beans
Fresh and tasty green beans!
$4.50
Rice and Gravy
Long grain rice with homemade gravy for that deep down satisfying taste of home!
$4.50
Candied Yams
These yams are prepared with brown sugar, spices and love!
$4.50
Macaroni and Cheese
Hands down the best mac and cheese you have ever tasted! Creamy and cheesy! Go ahead - try it!
$4.50
Stewed Tomatoes
This southern classic is cooked to perfection. Allow this side dish to become the star of the show!
$4.50
Veggie Platter
You can't go wrong with selecting any three of our delicious sidekicks.
$12.00
Kid's Meal
Comes with two fried chicken wings and two sides (exclude: beans, potato salad, and stewed tomatoes).
$7.50
Bread
Your choices: white, wheat sandwich bread, or corn muffin.
$0.75
Desserts
Straight from the kitchen of Ella Ray's.. These desserts will draw any crowd!
Bread Pudding
Taking inspiration from a passed down recipe, this bread pudding is one of a kind.
$5.00
Ella Ray's Famous Sweet Potato Pie
Get ready to fall in love with this pie! Slowly cooked sweet potatoes mixed with eggs, sugar and selected spices. "Some kinda' good!".
$5.00
Fruit Cobblers
The kinds of cobblers your grandmother used to make... Full of fruit and crust! Choices are apple, peach, and apple & peach combo.
$5.00
Slice of Cake
We have an array of homemade cakes for you to choose from: German chocolate, lemon and pound.
$5.00
Sweet Potato Cheesecake
If you are a fan of sweet potatoes, and cheesecake, then you must try this delectable dessert. Your palate will surely appreciate the taste and flavor of this amazing dessert!