The Elgin

4.4

508 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Jan 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 45 times today

Neighborhood gem
Lively
Great for happy hour

Please call for parties over 4 guests. Your table will be held for 15 minutes.
The Elgin is a bar & restaurant serving upscale fare situated just south of Rockefeller Center & steps from Broadway & Times Square. Our goal is to provide sophisticated cocktails, a carefully curated craft & seasonal beer list, amazing food in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Please join us!
The Elgin’s 4 main principals, Peter Pernicone, Darwin Conner, Paul Baum & Christine Trauben, have known each other for 30 years. They all grew up on the lower west side of NYC in Chelsea & had a goal of owning a bar together & could not be more excited about opening The Elgin. As an acknowledgment of their collective history, they named a signature cocktail—the Chelsea 1724—after their neighborhood. Darwin & Paul grew up in Chelsea on 17th St and Peter & Christine lived on 24th St. They are joined by Patrick Callaghan who has been working with Peter for many years.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 221-2100 ext. 1
Website
http://www.elginnyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Sean Olnowich
Private party facilities
We are available to host private events for up to 250 people. Please inquire at events@elginnyc.com.

Location
64 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036
Neighborhood
Theater District
Cross street
48th Street Between 5th and 6th Ave
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 508 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Elgin offers a "cozy atmosphere" with dim lighting and dark woods, perfect for gatherings. Enjoy "great food and drinks" with attentive service. The menu boasts a variety of options, including "elevated bar food." Ideal for pre-theater meals near Rockefeller Center. Highlights include "amazing" Carolina BBQ wings and cocktails.

508 Reviews

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Lauren
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pleasant atmosphere, great service food and drinks! Nice decor, cosy and intimate.
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Elizabeth
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Elgin was a 10, great food, service, cocktails and service. Would definitely go back. The tuna nachos were amazing, the pigs in blanket were the best. French dip, phenomenal. The bread was so fresh!
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Marianna
New York City
20 reviews
3.0
20 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This could have been a 5-star review, but unfortunately, our experience was marred by an incident with the hostess. While waiting at our table for my friend to return from the bathroom and collect his work bag and coat, the hostess approached me and asked if I could leave so she could seat other guests. We were still within our allotted time, and I couldn't manage both my friend's belongings and mine. This request left us feeling quite uncomfortable. Although the hostess apologized repeatedly, it didn't change the fact that her request was inappropriate. On a positive note, the food was excellent, and our server provided great service. However, this incident overshadowed our visit. In the future, I hope the staff will consider their actions more carefully to avoid such unprofessional behavior.
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Jennifer
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the Christmas lights and atmosphere, food was very good, drinks were good but overpriced as most are in the Times Square area, but overall, I would go back and would suggest to others !
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Rachel
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect place to catch up with friends or family. We were seated in an alcove booth so it felt like we had a private dining experience. The food and drinks were great. I will definitely be back.
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marlo
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
When you walk in, it gives a somewhat cozy feel having dark woods and dim lights. However, it seemed like a common spot for the after-work crowd because the noise level is high. When I went, there were many large groups of people in work attire enjoying cocktails, which is fine, but not if you're looking for a dinner for two and a conversation. I found the food to be "typical" of American casual dining, having ordered the impossible burger and fries. Lastly, the server was attentive, and overall we had a nice dinner.
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Kate
New York City
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hannah was a great server - very friendly and attentive! Food was very good - and cooked to our specifications
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Jane
Iceland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pre-matinee lunch was terrific. All three of us were members of the clean plate club!
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Jodi
Indiana
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Service was ok. Food was ok. Atmosphere was ok.
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Peg
VIP
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the ambience and the holiday decor. Food and service were excellent - kids menu was perfect, drinks were very good. Close to Rockefeller Center. Will definitely return for dinner!
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FAQs

The Elgin offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 221-2100 ext. 1.

The Elgin is rated 4.4 stars by 508 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jan 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 45 times today

Order delivery or takeout

64 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036

Additional information

Cross street
48th Street Between 5th and 6th Ave
Neighborhood
Theater District
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sean Olnowich
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.elginnyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 221-2100 ext. 1
Private party facilities
We are available to host private events for up to 250 people. Please inquire at events@elginnyc.com.

The Elgin

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Popular dishes

Sirloin Sliders

Elgin Burger

Dry Aged Burger

Menu

What 508 people are saying

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Review summary

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