Goodall's Kitchen

A Festive Evening at Hotel Ella's Parlor Bar and Goodall's Kitchen!My recent visit to Hotel Ella's bar and restaurant was a delightful prelude to an evening of entertainment. The entire hotel was adorned with festive decorations, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that set the stage for a memorable experience.We started our evening at Parlor Bar, where we indulged in pre-show drinks. The bar exuded a classic charm with its sophisticated decor and a well-curated drink menu. The bartenders were skillful, crafting delicious cocktails that heightened our anticipation for the night ahead.Moving on to Goodall's Kitchen for a light dinner, we were pleased to find a cozy yet elegant dining space. We were seated by the Christmas tree which added to our festive moods. The menu boasted a variety of enticing options, and our chosen dishes did not disappoint. One slight disappointment was missing out on the featured items from their Happy Hour menu. With the tempting offerings, we regretted not being able to sample what the menu had in store for us. However, this only serves as an incentive to return and explore more of what Hotel Ella has to offer.A significant advantage of Hotel Ella's location is its proximity to The Mansion, our concert venue, which was a mere half-mile away. The convenience of walking to our destination added to the overall positive experience.

***NOT good for groups***I made a reservation for 14 people more than a week in advance. We were offered a smaller menu due to the size of our group, which I was fine with. The servers seemed unexperienced but nice. They were so slow and seemed shocked to be asked for the drinks menu when our group came in.The appetizers were good, but the charcuterie board seemed skimpy for the price.Our food didn't come out until more than an hour and a half after we arrived. We were literally the ONLY people in the restaurant and it still took forever to get our food. One person's food didn't come up until 20 minutes after the rest of us received our dishes. The food was very tasty, but I wouldn't say it was exceptional.If I were to go here with one other person I'm sure the experience might have been wonderful. But it was excruciating for our group.

I didn't know they did an afternoon tea service. It wasn't too popular an option amongst others, who all seemed to be there for lunch. It was good presentation, good service. As a vegetarian gluten-free option, they presented macarons, cucumber cheese sandwiches and bon bon chocolates. I enjoyed the Moroccan spice mint tea. I do wish they had more tea flavors to choose from for the second pot.It's not the fanciest tea in town, but at that price, a good casual option to experience the traditional setup.

We ordered room service because we wanted to eat in! Plus there was a huge wedding party outside and we didn't want to crash it lol We were also celebrating our anniversary with this dinner!We didn't realize the burgers came with fries, so this is why we ordered an extra set of fries. One thing they don't mention is a 22% room fee charge when they deliver it to your room! We had no idea until we got the bill. They took about 30 minutes which wasn't too bad and everything was fresh! The man carrying it was super sweet and the burgers were super flavorful! We definitely had fries for days!! We really enjoyed it and look forward to trying other items on the menu soon!

This unassuming restaurant in Austin is attached to the Hotel Ella which matches it's theme very well and seamless. I had breakfast and lunch and the seasoning was perfect. For breakfast I had the breakfast sandwich which was large portioned and yummy. For lunch I had the Ella burger is really good but always seems to come out well done. The crispy chicken sandwich is made out of dark meat chicken which is super juicy and I appreciate that and the chef adds a sweet but not too sweet additions like the pickles and sweet sauce. The cafe mocha, both hot and iced is a great treat after dinner. Also don't get me started on the Goodall Fashioned. One of the best old fashioned I've tasted.

This is a lovely location and it photographs well, if that's your thing! Only 1 star because: Our group of 5 wasn't acknowledged by anyone when we came in - although a man in a suit behind the desk was on his phone. We were seated and given menus, and when we explained we'd made a reservation for tea, they told us there had been a mixup. 2/5 teas on their menu were out. It took 45 mins to get tea to our table and another 45 for the triple tea trays. No clotted cream, which is odd to me. The space doesn't have any soft furnishings to absorb sound, so it's very loud. The food was excellent but I would never recommend.

Great brunch spot.This restaurant is at the Ella hotel. It's in a charming historic building. Service was great. The menu is not long but there is something for everyone. Our food was perfectly prepared and tasty. They offer complementary valet too. I want to come back to have a drink in their bar and to try their burger.

Restaurant is located inside Hotel Ella. When you enter, the people at the desk wouldn't be able to seat you so just walk to the restaurant door and someone will be able to seat you. Parking: there's onside street parking (download the parkatx app to make your life easier)Food: everything tasted really good. I ordered the Chamoy Fruit Salad and the Masa Sope Benedict. The fruit salad was good, nothing to write home about but would order again. The best part to the Benedict was also very delicious and VERY filling. Don't be deceived by the portion. Service: our waiter was attentive. However, don't go there hungry because by the time you get your food you'll have gone through phases of hangry, circle back to not hungry and work your way back to hangry because it took forever to get the food. We had three simple breakfast plates (eggs, toast, potato) and what I ordered and we must've waited at least an hour.Ambiance: very cool decor. I loved the artwork. Be forewarned, if you decide to bring your kids, the room is covered in naked drawings. It's nothing crass they're just everywhere. Overall: I would give this place another try. The food was pretty good and who knows, maybe the slow service was just a fluke?

This place is going to be our wedding venue in a couple of months so we decided to check out the restaurant. The service here was pretty slow. Our waiter was very nice and I had an excellent bloody Mary there. Maybe two. My shrimp and grits were very tasty but I only had two shrimp in my grits. Two! My fiancée had a burger that was good but not $18 good. She had some rosé she really liked but after spending $100 on lunch (two drinks each) I was still a little hungry. Lovely venue but I won't be back after the wedding.

Food was mediocre at best and the service seemed distracted. This place is ass. The ambiance was old people and flies everywhere.