Ellen's Southern Kitchen and Bar

This favorite West End eatery is a classic for big plates of hearty comfort-food standards, ranging from fried chicken and chicken fried steak to sandwiches, salads and burgers. But the thing Ellen's is most famous for is grits (the restaurant's motto is "Grits Rule"), which are served every which way, from cheesy Cajun shrimp grits to deep fried grits, and even eggs Benedict grits. And what's not to like about a restaurant that serves breakfast at all hours of the day? Better still, most everything on the menu can be had for under $20. Expect to find a crowd on weekends.