Elm City Social

Name: Elm City Social
Address: 266 College St, New Haven, CT, United States, 06510
Telephone: (475) 441-7436
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (322)

$30 and under

American

266 College St, New Haven, CT 06510

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2 people

Jul 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Lively
Good for groups
Great for happy hour

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

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What 322 people are saying

Elm City Social reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Haven
Good for groups
New Haven
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Elm City Social delights with "excellent" food and "fantastic" service, making it ideal for a fun night out. Enjoy "great" drinks and bites on their rooftop or during Happy Hour. While the atmosphere can get lively, the friendly staff ensures a welcoming experience. A must-visit for trivia nights or pre-show gatherings!

322 Reviews

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Beverly
Philadelphia County27 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service was great. The decor wasn't my cup of tea, but certain aspects were nice. The absolute worst part was that we were trapped with a bachelorette party group that was extremely rowdy. My family was very distracted and disturbed. We could barely hear each other over them, and we left sooner to get away from them.
Elm City SocialResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for your feedback regarding the food and service. We apologize for the disturbance caused by the other party during your visit. We strive to provide a comfortable environment for all our guests and regret that this rare incident impacted your dining experience with us. Please know we are reviewing our policies to better manage such situations in the future. We would appreciate the opportunity to welcome you back for a more peaceful meal.
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Taneta
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had Happy Hour food and drinks. It was good and quick before we went to see a show. We had plenty of time to make our show too. The food was good, drinks were good, and our waitress had great customer service.
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Dr. Edward VIP
New York City12 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sat on the roof deck. Staff was great. Explained everything and accommodated all of our requests. Food was excellent. So were the drinks.
Elm City SocialResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, drinks, and service on our roof deck. Looking forward to your next visit!
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Nadine VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went to Elm City for the first time on trivia night. Every staff member was extremely friendly and fun. Loved the drinks and the bites and will definitely be going back!
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Nichole VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere and the staff was extremely friendly, especially our server Lexi.
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Cathy
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
3.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food was delicious. We had the chicken w waffles, amazing. (although we had to eat w our hands, as we never got silverware, and the server, was no where to be found ) bacon and eggs, and tacos.. all delicious. The service was poor. It took us just less than an hour to get a drink. We were in the bar area at a high top. Other tables that came in after us , received food and drink before us. The air was blowing so hard directly at our table that my hair was blowing. We asked to be moved, they said they would turn it down. I asked again, and then they closed the vent. I would go back and give it a shot, but would sit in the dining area , if possible, next time.
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LesleyW
South Carolina1 review
2.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Very loud I ordered the chicken sliders and they were very salty so salty I couldn’t eat them The server was great tho and took the sliders off the bill
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carla
New York City15 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was good. The service was great. Our waitress was friendly, attentive and pleasant. It was a little louder than I thought it would be but we were close to the bar. The tacos and salmon sliders were great. Their drinks were really good too.
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Rachael
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was amazing! Service was disappointing because we were not told there was a happy hour menu and charged full price and would’ve preferred mix and match of sliders allowed only on happy hour menu. Second espresso martini taste was great, however drink was warm.
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Morgan
Exclusive3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
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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Elm City Social is rated 4.6 stars by 322 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

Jul 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

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

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