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Seafood restaurant · Memphis

Seafood Boils in Memphis

Counter-serve seafood, fish ’n’ chips, and casual plates at 1379 Getwell Rd.

Seafood restaurant exterior in Memphis with roadside parking.

Counter Service Basics

Ellis Seafood runs as a counter serve spot. Guests order at the counter, then move through the meal without a long, formal setup. The room fits the kind of stop that keeps things direct. It suits a quick lunch, a takeout run, or a sit-down plate without extra steps.

The food leans into seafood boils and fish 'n' chips. A boil usually lands as a hands-on meal, built for picking, cracking, and dipping before the tray or bag is empty. Fish 'n' chips arrive as a simpler plate, with the fish doing the main work and the chips filling out the order. Ellis Seafood keeps the tone unpretentious, so the visit centers on the food and the pace at the counter.

A seafood restaurant Memphis diners can use for a plain meal needs that kind of rhythm. The line moves, the order goes in, and the meal follows without extra ceremony. Some guests come in for a boil bag, others want fried seafood, and the service style keeps both paths easy to follow. The menu page covers the dishes in more detail, including the boil bags and fried seafood that anchor the kitchen menu details.

Counter-serve seafood restaurant interior with simple seating.

Counter service, hot seafood, and a simple stop on Getwell Rd.

Good to Know

See the address, hours, and access details before you go.

Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet Guests using mobility aids can park in the accessible car park, enter through the accessible entrance, and use the accessible toilet during the visit.

A straightforward spot for seafood boils and fish 'n' chips.

About Ellis Seafood

Ellis Seafood serves seafood boils, fish ’n’ chips, and other casual eats from a counter-service setup in Memphis. The menu leans into fried seafood and boil bags, with catfish, gumbo, crawfish, frog legs, fried okra, and corn nuggets among the dishes tied to the kitchen. It is the kind of place built for a direct order, a hot plate, and a quick meal.

The restaurant sits at 1379 Getwell Rd in Memphis, Tennessee. It opens Monday through Saturday from 11 AM to 9 PM. Sunday is closed. The setting is unpretentious, with service centered on the counter and the food taking the lead.

Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet are available. The space supports a straightforward visit from the curb to the table. Guests can come in for a full seafood boil or keep it simple with fish and sides. Hot food comes out ready to eat, with the meal built around choosing a main plate and adding familiar sides. A seafood boil bag brings shellfish and seasoning together in one order. Fried catfish lands beside okra or corn nuggets. Gumbo gives a deeper, spoonable option. The pace suits a lunch stop or a relaxed dinner, with the order placed first and the food following in a simple line from counter to tray.

Ellis Seafood holds a 4.4 rating from 617 reviews. Dishes linked with the restaurant include seafood boil bags, Jac Catfish Fillet, gizzards, and drive-thru orders. The kitchen stays focused on hot seafood, fried plates, and familiar comfort food served in a casual format.

Casual dining area with seafood dishes on tables.

Opening Hours

Open Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed.

  • Monday 11 AM–9 PM
  • Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
  • Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM
  • Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
  • Friday 11 AM–9 PM
  • Saturday 11 AM–9 PM
  • Sunday Closed

Address And Access

Ellis Seafood sits at 1379 Getwell Rd in Memphis, TN 38111. The location places it on a road that is easy to read on a map and simple to find from the street. Arrival starts at the curb, then moves through the entrance and into the counter area.

Hours run Monday through Saturday from 11 AM to 9 PM. Sunday is closed. That schedule gives the week a clear shape. Lunch, dinner, and late-afternoon stops all fit inside the same window, so the visit can happen before work, after errands, or on the way home.

The property also has a wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet. Those access details matter at the door, at the table, and on the way in. A Getwell Rd seafood restaurant with those features gives guests a direct path from parking to seating without extra detours.

Unpretentious restaurant space with a clean counter.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the opening hours?

Ellis Seafood is open Monday through Saturday from 11 AM to 9 PM. It is closed on Sunday. Guests can plan lunch or dinner around those hours and avoid arriving on the closed day.

Where is Ellis Seafood located?

The restaurant is at 1379 Getwell Rd, Memphis, TN 38111, United States. That address gives a clear destination for driving or ride service drop-off. Guests can set the route before leaving and head straight to the listed street address.

What kind of food is served?

Ellis Seafood serves seafood boils, fish 'n' chips, and other casual eats. The menu focus points to a straightforward meal built around seafood and fried items. Guests can choose the style of plate they want before arriving.

Is the restaurant accessible for wheelchair users?

Wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet are all listed. Guests can plan a visit with parking, entry, dining, and restroom access in place. That makes it easier to arrive, eat, and leave without changing the route inside the building.

What days is Ellis Seafood open?

Ellis Seafood is open six days a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The restaurant is closed on Sunday. Guests planning a weekend meal should choose Saturday, since the next day is not open.

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1379 Getwell Rd, Memphis, TN 38111, United States