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Elm City Social, New Haven, CT

Elm City Social

4.4
4.4
312 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 10 times 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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Dining areas

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
  • Area
    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

Menu

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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

  1. Danielle

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 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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  2. Krissy

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 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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  3. Layla

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 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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  4. Ebony

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 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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  5. Mike

    New York City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 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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  6. TMac

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 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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  7. Chelsea

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 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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  8. Jennifer

    New York City

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 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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  9. Andrea

    Connecticut

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 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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  10. Thad

    Phoenix

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 October 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
10:30 pm
Booked 10 times today

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Google Map for Elm City Social

266 College St, New Haven, CT 06510

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Chapel St
  • Area
    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.
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