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Elliott's on Linden
When philosophy and action proceed hand-in-hand, something extraordinary happens: a guiding principle is formed.
For Chef/Owner Mark Elliott, that principle is to serve the best and freshest locally produced agrarian products to his guests. It's a principle that was formed in Mark's childhood, and as a young apprentice chef in Southeastern England. Mark would further develop a deep connection to the green grocer, the baker, the fish monger, the butcher, the cheesemaker. Daily sourcing for the kitchens provisions was a way of life.
From this restaurant's first days, Chef Elliott has forged relationships with regional farmers to obtain their produce, livestock and artisan products when they are at the peak of freshness.
Today, Chef Elliott continues to serve guests cuisine crafted from the fresh ingredients that the area's farmers have to offer. It's a principle we live with every plate we serve.
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40 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Rating Breakdown 40 reviews
5 stars
(23)
4 stars
(14)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(28)
- special occasion(24)
- notable wine list(23)
- neighborhood gem(22)
- romantic(12)
- hot spot(8)
Elliott's on Linden Reviews List
Review 1 for Elliott's on Linden
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Four of us had a wonderful dinner fro appetizersd through dessert with excellent wine from a moderately priced list. From the elk I ordered to the shrimp and grits ordered by another diner in my group all was quite tasty and beautifuly presented. Mark Elliott joined us a for a glasss of wine and that capped off a delightful dining experience."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 2 for Elliott's on Linden
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Get the Salmon!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Salmon special was delectable! Great service and they're open on Mondays!!!"
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 3 for Elliott's on Linden
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great restaurant close to Pinehurst
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We celebrated our wedding anniversary at Elliott's on Linden as did several other couples on May 1. The food is fresh farm to table and very well prepared. The cedar plank salmon is a house specialty and was outstanding, as was the service."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Elliott's on Linden
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had some friends from NY in
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had some friends from NY in for 5 days of golf. Ate out four nights . Elliott's was the highlight restaurant of the week for them. Great food. Great service. Thanks for a great night and reunion with old friends."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for Elliott's on Linden
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We found Elliott's online
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We found Elliott's online and were pleased with the service, food and surroundings here. I ordered triple-fries with truffle mayo and then a great crab and avocado salad. My husband had the prix-fixe: duck appetizer, then scallops and a chocolate creme brulee. What a great way to end a pleasant day trip to Pinehurst! We will be eager to return."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2006
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 6 for Elliott's on Linden
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Like always, absolutely wonderful.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Like always, absolutely wonderful. We never fail to take our houseguests to Elliott's for dinner and lunch when we can."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 7 for Elliott's on Linden
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food. Nice menu. Excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food. Nice menu. Excellent service."
Dined on 04/22/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 8 for Elliott's on Linden
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food with unique
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent food with unique menu choices and interesting combinations. We ate here as a special occasion and it was well worth it. The service was outstanding and the restaurant was very quiet. There is a nice little adjoining store where you can purchase specialty food and home items."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 9 for Elliott's on Linden
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Every meal was well prepared
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Every meal was well prepared and well presented. Prepared as requested and in some cases with alternative sides to those specified in the menu. Service attentive. Corkage fee of $20 allowed me to bring an older wine from my cellar. Menu limited for our Vegan guest;ran out of the special but made a nice substitution. Great experience."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Elliott's on Linden
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Although we are not on a diet,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Although we are not on a diet, we weren't in the mood for appetizers. A "smaller" salad would have been nice but is not listed so we didn't have salad. We got our bottle of wine and sat there drinking it for an extended period without interruption. No bread, rolls, biscuits, etc. No entrees either.
Entrees finally arrived - then came the biscuits. Two of them (one for each of us), and they were bite sized (translation - one bite and they're gone).
Entrees were delicious, cooked to perfection. There was just this Long period where there was nothing except terminal boredom."
Dined on 03/25/2013
2005
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Elliott's on Linden
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great place; we'll definitely
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great place; we'll definitely be back!!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 12 for Elliott's on Linden
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, great atmosphere,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food, great atmosphere, enjoyed the evening very much."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 13 for Elliott's on Linden
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was outstanding!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was outstanding! The shrimp with grits was flavorful and satisfying. We both had the cedar plank Salmon 'special', and like other reviews, we found it, indeed, to be very special. Cooked and seasoned to perfection! The homemade desserts are well worth the indulgence, as we thoroughly enjoyed the cheesecake and chocolate creme brule. This was a noteable dining experience. Our compliments and thanks to Chef Elliott."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 14 for Elliott's on Linden
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
wonderful food and very good
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"wonderful food and very good prices. one of the best value/$ meals I've ever had."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 15 for Elliott's on Linden
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent food, perfectly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent food, perfectly prepared meats and fishes. Service was subpar on this visit, perhaps because it seemed to be a very busy night."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 16 for Elliott's on Linden
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best salmon I have ever had!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Best salmon I have ever had! Fabulous service, fantastic meal! Thanks for making our parent's 50th Anniversary so very special! We love Elliots and it is our favorite place in Pinehurst! Great wine selection and the retail store is wonderful as well. Great place to pick up a picnic and everything you might need to make it!"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 17 for Elliott's on Linden
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our waitress did a great job
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our waitress did a great job overcompensating for chaos. It was Valentine's night and I think the restaurant took more reservations than the kitchen could handle. It took a long time to be waited on and for the food to arrive, but we loved the ambiance and the waitress' positive attitude. We will go back but I advise they work on the overall flow of a busy night like that."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: special occasion, hot spot
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Review 18 for Elliott's on Linden
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I went here with my fiancee
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I went here with my fiancee for Valentine's Day. Although we had reservations we showed up 40 minutes early, however the staff was very accommodating despite what turned out to be a busy night. The elk was cooked to perfection and the menu is varied enough for most tastes."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 19 for Elliott's on Linden
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
2nd Time Not a Charm!
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We booked this as our Valentine's Meal on a trip that we have taken to the Sandhills about 6 out of the last 8 years. 2 years ago we walked out because the hostess was so arrogant and no one would wait on us. This time the restaurant was packed, but the food was only so-so. The Prixe fixe was a little unusual as the chef said for a couple, both (or neither) of the parties had to order it? Wine list was okay but not extraordinary, and the dessert portions were tiny. For this price point, go to Ironwood Cafe, or Southern Prime."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 20 for Elliott's on Linden
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food at Elliott's is simply
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food at Elliott's is simply excellent, from beginning to end. The salmon special, that is always a special, is exactly that--special. If you enjoy fine dining, you will enjoy Elliott's."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 21 for Elliott's on Linden
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
As always, this was a fabulous
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"As always, this was a fabulous dining experience. Our server, Amanda, was delightful, and that is why we ask for her when we make reservations. This has become a favorite haunt for us in the area."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for Elliott's on Linden
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Pinehurst Gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Elliott's is a gem! The chef came by our table and chatted about menu items and news. Service, food, and drinks were all excellent. We will be back and recommend this great restaurant to locals and visitors. Thank you!"
Dined on 01/21/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 23 for Elliott's on Linden
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The calamari was the best
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The calamari was the best we have ever eaten---anywhere!! I also really loved the glassware used in the restaurant---elegant and sophisticated."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Elliott's on Linden
Based on the average of (17) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic