Elm City Social

4.4

312 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Charming
Gluten-free-friendly
Good for groups

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 312 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

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Haven
Great for brunch
New Haven
Good for groups
New Haven
Great for scenic views
New Haven
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Elm City Social offers a vibrant atmosphere with "great food, service, and ambiance." Its diverse menu includes tasty sliders and delectable chicken and waffle dishes. While some patrons noted noise and service delays during busy times, the delicious cocktails and accommodating staff make it a "great place" for a night out.

312 Reviews

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Danielle
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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 City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
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 City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
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 City
1 review
4.0
1 review
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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Mike
New York City
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice spot for a drink and a decent meal. Wings were tasty and so was the burger.
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TMac
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went out for brunch and sat at a table for two. We ordered drinks - a mimosa flight, and I got the coquito flight. It was so good!!! We had the deviled eggs with bacon to share, and my friend got the red velvet waffle while I had the Cannoli French Toast. The food was delicious. They started with Christmas music, and then it changed to R&B. It was a great vibe. We were able to have a great conversation, and we weren't rushed at all. I'll be back cause I loved it.
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Chelsea
Las Vegas
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Server took over 20 min to get us our drinks and then rushed us to be out of the dinning room by 10pm. However food and drinks were great!
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Jennifer
New York City
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed our visit there before a show at Shubert. Menu was not extensive but what we had was good - chicken and waffle app, sliders, beef ragu (definitely big enough to share). Would skip the onion rings next time. I would go back again and try other menu items
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Andrea
Connecticut
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything that I had and tried was awesome. Sure there were some things that I did not particularly like, but even then it was more of the fact that the item was not in my usual palette of interest. Even those, I could see the appeal for people who genuinely enjoy things I am usually not overly fond of. The ingredients for every single dish were well thought out, tasted great, and I would recommend it to anybody in the area to give this restaurant a shot. I am for sure going to be back to try more items off of the menu and cannot wait to see what other things I will enjoy. This is definitely in my opinion, a place that will serve you good quality food in a comfortable setting. The only thing that was a downside for me was trying to navigate where the different dining rooms were as there was no signage and not much information. I felt a little lost wandering around for a bit until I found an acceptable seating spot. I would have preferred more information on what rooms were because this restaurant is a "seat-yourself" one.
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Thad
Phoenix
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The location was great. Food was ok. Service was good.
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Elm City Social is rated 4.4 stars by 312 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

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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

Additional information

Menu

What 312 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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