First Date·Poncey-Highland·$$ · Moderate·⭐ 8.2

Ela

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What DatingDex says

Ela earns its 4.8 without trying hard — the menu leans Mediterranean-ish small plates, the lighting does the heavy lifting, and the N. Highland energy means you can walk somewhere after without making it a whole thing. It's effort that doesn't feel like effort, which is exactly what a first date should be.

Ela is one of the top first date spots in Poncey-Highland. At a moderate price point, it fits well when you want a first date feel without guesswork.

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