Elm City Social

4.4

318 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Good for groups
Hot spot
Great for brunch

Voted Connecticut’s Best New Restaurant
Elm City Social evokes the spirit of the 1920s, bringing back to life the craftwork of cocktails that has been lost until now. In the kitchen, Chef John Brennan draws you in with seasonally inspired menus that can only be described as “comfort food with a flavorful twist.” People love our style; we were even named one of the Best New Restaurants this year by Connecticut Magazine.

We’re located inside the historic building that once housed Kasey's Restaurant in the early 1900's. By the corner of Chapel and College Streets, we're situated across the street from the famed Shubert Theater and just off the New Haven Green. Join us today.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(475) 441-7436
Website
http://www.elmcitysocial.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
John Brennan
Catering
Please visit our website or email our General Manager, Ryan and ask about our catering offerings! Perfect for any get-together or business meeting whether formal or informal! ryan@elmcitysocial.com
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, “Elm City Social” can accommodate all your special event needs.

Location
266 College St, New Haven, CT 06510
Neighborhood
New Haven
Cross street
Chapel St
Parking details
We provide free parking passes for those guests that park in the Crown Street Parking Garage! Please note that the Crown Street Garage will only validate parking passes if you park after 4pm.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 318 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Haven
Good for groups
New Haven
Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Elm City Social offers an exciting dining experience with "inventive dishes" and a "great drink menu." The atmosphere is lively, ideal for a fun night out. Highlights include "delicious cocktails," "amazing service," and "fantastic sliders." While some guests find it noisy, the rooftop is a "hidden gem." Perfect for pre-show dining!

318 Reviews

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Morgan
Exclusive2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely delicious and the service was fast and friendly. I had a hard time choosing what to order because everything looked delicious. We will be back for sure!
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oanh VIP
New York City5 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great for drinks and apps before a show but I would leave it at that.
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Anne
Orlando1 review
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice selection of food, well presented and very tasty. Cocktails and selection of beers/wine was good. Prices very reasonable. Would order the Crispy Shrooms again - they were excellent.
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John
New York City4 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Zucchini chips and deviled eggs were awesome. Dinner was also excellent. Service was fantastic.
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Robert
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The manager was excellent, very helpful to our whole party.
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Grace
New Orleans11 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing brunch and the bottomless mimosas were amazing! Can’t wait to return
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Danielle
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We had an excellent experience with delicious food & awesome ambience (great playlist)!
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Krissy
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first server was okay but then Anthony came over and he was exceptional. So polite, attentive and professional.
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Layla VIP
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The perfect burger. Cocktails are delicious and well balanced. Staff is friendly. Would return multiple times!
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Ebony
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Really nice vibe, and the food was good! I look forward to going again!
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Elm City Social is rated 4.4 stars by 318 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

266 College St, New Haven, CT 06510

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Chapel St
Neighborhood
New Haven
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We provide free parking passes for those guests that park in the Crown Street Parking Garage! Please note that the Crown Street Garage will only validate parking passes if you park after 4pm.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
John Brennan
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.elmcitysocial.com/
Phone number
(475) 441-7436
Catering
Please visit our website or email our General Manager, Ryan and ask about our catering offerings! Perfect for any get-together or business meeting whether formal or informal! ryan@elmcitysocial.com
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, “Elm City Social” can accommodate all your special event needs.

Elm City Social

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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What 318 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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