Wife and I decided to try Ellacoya tonight, and were pleasantly surprised.
Greeted by very friendly hostess, who asked if we preferred downstairs near the bar or upstairs, and we chose upstairs.
Cheerful waitress greeted us, explained the specials, and took our drink order, and then took our dinner order.
We each had the soup of the day which was a chicken corn chowder, and was very good.
Wife had the Chicken in Puff Pastry, potato pancake, and veggies. I had porterhouse porkchop (huge -- 16oz), potato pancake, and veggies.
Both were excellent, and the potato pancakes (I've had them for breakfast to get rid of a bunch of leftover mashed potatoes) were outstanding...sure to be a part of our meal next time we go there.
Passed on dessert, but I did have a cup of coffee, which was very good.
Our server Phoenix was excellent, checking in with us several times without rushing us, and one of the hostesses came by and asked if everything was ok so far.
Parking lot on the entrance side (Alton side of bldg.) was full, and we almost left, but then decided to park on the other side. Glad we did.
Great food, good atmosphere, great service...nice way to end the work week.
