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The Ellington, New York, NY

The Ellington

4.3
4.3
267 Reviews
$30 and under
American
936 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Romantic
Casual and relaxing, country kitchen style meets shabby chic spot. Chef Jordan Brill has created a “modern gastropub menu” heavy on American and European flavors

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef John Loughran
  • Private party facilities
    The Ellington is available for small parties of 20 to large parties of 100. We cater for each party on an individual basis. We would love to plan your next party for you. We host Birthday parties, Rehearsal Dinner's, Bridal Showers ,Baby showers and more.
  • Neighborhood
    Harlem
  • Cross street
    105th & 106th
  • Parking details
    Meter parking on Amsterdam. <br />1 Train to 103rd or 110th stop Broadway. B & C to 103rd and 110th Central Park West
  • Public transit
    1 Train to 103rd or 110th stop Broadway. B & C to 103rd and 110th Central Park West.
  • Entertainment
    Live Music Thursday Night in December
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 267 people are saying

The Ellington reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.4Value

NoiseModerate

267 Reviews
  1. ValarieN

    New York City16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It may be a small and quaint establishment but the food and service was good. The noise wasn’t troublesome as some other places. I was able to hold a conversation with my friend. The ambience was nice and subdue. This is my second visit and the service has not once been disappointing. I will definite come again.

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  2. Carm VIP

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the music playlist was terrific.

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Incredibly poor service for an 8 top. Somehow took an hour for food to come out.

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  4. CynthiaP

    New York City14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a delightful dinner at the Ellington the other night. We each had a delicious turky burger with amazing sweet potatoe fries. What we love about the Ellington is how familyt friendly it is and yet an excellent bar as well. I frequently meet friends her for lunch or dinner.

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  5. AuntBarbara

    New York City29 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 28, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We are a large group of friends coming and going at different times, so our drinks, appetizers and main meals are a bit of a jumble. The staff are wonderfully accommodating. Some terrific appetizers, good for sharing, like the brussels sprouts (believe it or not) and the mac and cheese. A couple of the entrees are a bit pricey, but good. It can get a little too noisy, but that's to be expected on a Friday night.

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  6. Buriedlovely

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. So good and super accommodating.

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  7. AlphaCKing VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place

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  8. RickH

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 1, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A great Upper West Side bistro! Bar food to be sure, but the BEST kind. The Ellington Burger was delicious and cooked to perfection. Also, some of the best fish and chips I have ever tasted. The truffle Mac and cheese is not to be missed, by the way. We ordered one and split it four ways as an appetizer. Yum! Very attentive and entertaining wait staff (in a good way). And all without the Midtown prices!

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  9. LenC

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 4, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Birthday celebration

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  10. RaeLZ

    New York City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 2, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We were in town for a few days and looking for a casual, low-key place for comfort food on the Upper West Side. This place fit the bill perfectly. We were there on a weeknight, and had a satisfying, relaxed family meal.

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FAQs

The Ellington offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 281-3011.

The Ellington is rated 4.3 stars by 267 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for The Ellington

936 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025

Additional information

  • Cross street
    105th & 106th
  • Neighborhood
    Harlem
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Meter parking on Amsterdam. <br />1 Train to 103rd or 110th stop Broadway. B & C to 103rd and 110th Central Park West
  • Public transit
    1 Train to 103rd or 110th stop Broadway. B & C to 103rd and 110th Central Park West.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef John Loughran
  • Entertainment
    Live Music Thursday Night in December
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    The Ellington is available for small parties of 20 to large parties of 100. We cater for each party on an individual basis. We would love to plan your next party for you. We host Birthday parties, Rehearsal Dinner's, Bridal Showers ,Baby showers and more.
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