"We were at Sandy Hook for the day and we wanted to find another restaurant in the area to try and this one popped up. We have never been to the town but when we got here we knew we would come back since there are a lot of restaurants that looked amazing. But let's get right back to Elli's...she did not disappoint! From the moment we walked across the street and to our outside table the ambiance set the tone for the night. The food was amazing and the portions were finally big enough to match the price. I got the smokehouse bbq burger and when they come out with it covered just to take the lid off so that you could see the smoke! Unfortunately I didn't have my phone ready to capture that but that was a nice surprise! My wife got one of the daily specials which was shrimp, chicken and steak skewers over a bed of rice. In her words, she was so thankful for the recommendation by our waitress. It was so tasty and juicy! My daughter got the pulled chicken sandwich and that was huge and very delicious according to her. We will definitely be back to this restaurant!"

"I’ve been to Elli’s Backyard quite a few times now, and every single visit has been amazing. I always try something new alongside my go-to — the Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap — because it’s absolutely DIVINE. The Caesar dressing is incredibly fresh (I haven’t asked, but I swear it has to be homemade!). Here’s what we tried this time: 🌽 Corn Nuggets – 9/10 Exactly what you'd want from a corn nugget! Fried to perfection with a soft, flavorful inside. The maple syrup on the side added a really nice sweet-savory balance. 🍝 Penne Vodka – 8/10 One of the better penne vodka dishes I’ve had in a while. The flavor was spot on! I would have loved just a bit more sauce, but overall, delicious. 🧅 Onion Rings – 10/10 PERFECTION. The batter was crispy, and the onion wasn’t too thick or chewy like some places. These are easily the best I’ve had and are now going into my regular order. 🥭 Mango Lemonade - 9/10 Super refreshing and not overly sweet. A great drink to pair with any meal."

"Elli's Backyard is a hidden gem in Red Bank! ✨ The atmosphere is so charming and whimsical, with all the greenery and fairy lights making you feel like you're in a magical garden. 🌳 The food is incredible, and the presentation is top-notch—the pineapple bowl is a must-try! 🍍 The service was fantastic and our meal was truly a delight. We can't wait to go back! #EllisBackyard #RedBankNJ #BroadStreetEats #JerseyEats #SupportLocal #DateNightNJ #FoodieNJ #MagicalDining"

"I don't recall ever wanting to try a restaurant after reading the owner's comment on a negative review (which, sadly, appears to have been taken down), but you wouldn't have that level of snark unless the food and overall experience was very good. TL;DR version...Elli's was a great choice for breakfast and you can ignore anyone trashing this place for having hipster food. We typically share a savory and sweet entree and our choices were the Backyard Bomber and Cinnamon Roll Pancakes. The former was served open face which was perfect since I don't know how you could actually eat this as a sandwich, but it did mean that only one of us had the hash brown. A different take on the PEC which was very good. The pancakes were a solid complement with real maple syrup, but the cinnamon roll was a bit dense and chewy...next time I think we will try the red velvet. Overall, the menu is great for families with something for everyone. My GF had the churro coffee which she enjoyed, but I thought that my latte tasted burnt. Not a big deal, but next time I might just order a regular coffee...YMMV. We had no problem making a 10:45am reservation Sunday morning and Elli's was not too busy when we arrived, but it did get busy while we were there and it looks like a lot of regulars with good foot traffic. We are fortunate to have so many solid options in Red Bank and will be adding Elli's to our rotation."

"I've been here 4 times and I'm never disappointed. Went this time for my daughter's Birthday and the had a Birthday Sign for her and free dessert 🍨. Thank you for making this special for her."