Elm Restaurant

Name: Elm Restaurant
Address: 73 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT, United States, 06840
Telephone: (203) 920-4994
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

873 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Oct 6, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Experiences are available.

Lively
Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails

Welcome to Elm. Here in the heart of New Canaan, CT., we believe that great meals start with the best ingredients, friends, family, (and of course), our favorite wines. In our charming neighborhood restaurant, we serve seasonal American dishes, inspired by elm’s farmers and fishmongers, and on occasion, a far away place.
Elm is the showcase for the inventive and seasonally inspired cuisine. You can enjoy our daily changing a la carte and chef's tasting menus in all of our distinct dining areas...our beautiful bar, the elegant dining room, at the chef's counter with a view of the kitchen, or we can customize a private dining event at our 14-seat chef's table. Come celebrate the bounty of the season with us.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(203) 920-4994
Website
http://www.elmrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Luke Venner
Catering
Elm also caters offsite, and Chef Luke offers Personal Chef services for a memorable occasion. Please reach out to our staff at events@elmrestaurant.com
Private party facilities
Whether it’s an intimate private dinner at our chef’s table or an event that requires use of the entire restaurant, every detail matters. We work closely with our guests to create their ideal event. Please reach out to our staff at events@elmrestaurant.com

Location
73 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
Neighborhood
New Canaan
Cross street
South Avenue
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
New Canaan Stop on the New Haven Train Line
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Afternoon Tea
$38.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy specialty blends of tea paired with our Chef’s selection of canapés and mignardises.

Chopped Vegetable$21.00
sunflower seeds, dill vinaigrette, sheep's feta
Kale$21.00
tart cherry, smoked cheddar, pistachio
Caesar $18.00
lemon-colatura dressing, garlic croutons + parmigiano
Cabbage$21.00
candied mango, cashew, mint, sesame
Summer Salad$24.00
corn, cherry tomato, stone fruit, avocado, arugula, bufala mozz + calamansi
Warm Lobster Cobb$42.00
gem lettuce, cherry tomato, bacon, avocado, soft egg, manchego, buttermilk dressing
San Marzano Tomato Soup$16.00
basil oil + parmigiana

Sandwiches

Lobster Roll$42.00
arugula + bacon
Smoked Turkey Club$27.00
avocado mayo, bacon, arugula
Wagyu Burger*$29.00
double-double, 'animal style'
Veggie Burger$25.00
dijonaise, hoisin, havarti

Larger

Whole Grilled Branzino$37.00
fennel + herb salad
Honey-Glazed Baby Back Ribs$29.00
cucumber + green papaya slaw
Spaghetti$29.00
countryside ham, pea leaves, black pepper + egg yolk
Lumache$28.00
spicy pork bolognese, honey, oregano
Market Steak Frites
steak sauce, herb butter, bone marrow, wasabi aioli
- 10oz Skirt$45.00
- 10oz Filet Mignon$59.00
- 16oz New York Strip$62.00

Raw

Beau Soleli Oysters*$24.00
green apple mignonette + aji amarillo
Spicy Tuna Tartare*$25.00
avocado, crispy shallots, ponzu
Prime Steak Tartare*$25.00
miso aioli + pickled fresno
Jamon Iberico$29.00
arbequina olive oil
Crispy Salmon Tacos$23.00
jalapeno crema + sesame

For the Table

Cheddar Pullapart Rolls$5.00
cultured maple butter
Whole Grilled Artichoke$19.00
roasted garlic aioli
Guacamole$20.00
cilantro + blue corn tostadas
Herb Falafel$15.00
chickpea hummus
Shishito Peppers$15.00
montreal spices + aigre-doux
Squash Blossom Flatbread $18.00
fontina + basil
Chicken Liver Mousse$18.00
tikka masala + port wine gelée
Smoked Trout Dip$22.00
hazelnut oil + pickled shallots
Roasted Mussels$24.00
chardonnay + parsley
Burrata$26.00
nasturtium + pinenut pesto
Vidalia Onion Rings$15.00
curry ketchup
Nduja-Stuffed Dates$21.00
bacon + whipped chevre

Main

Omelette*$20.00
mushrooms, spinach, fontina
Smoked Chicken Bowl*$23.00
brown rice, radish, spicy mayo, fried egg
Crispy Pork Hash$22.00
spring vegetables, poached egg
Eggs Benedict$26.00
smoked salmon, wasabi bernaise
Farm Eggs any Style*$15.00
potato cake, bartard
Brioche French Toast$15.00
seasonal fruit + maple syrup

Sides

French Fries$12.00
Bacon$9.00
Seasonal Fruit$12.00
Potato Cake$15.00

What 873 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Connecticut
American
Fairfield
American

873 Reviews

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Janine
New York City
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great as always! Delicious food, drinks, and service!
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Lynda
New York City
46 reviews
4.0
46 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious. Service was good. Very loud so hard to hear dinner companions. Solid restaurant choice.
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Pamela
New York City
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant is cozy with a variety of seating types. The menu has something for everyone from a burger to pasta to steak. My husband had a strip steak which cut like butter and was done as requested but lacked taste. I had a pasta dish with a spicy lobster cream sauce which was tasty but lacked complexity. The chili overpowered the lobster. No cheese was offered and none of the tables had salt and pepper on them. The appetizers, a flat bread and cheese pull a part rolls w/maple butter were more interesting than the entrees.
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George
New York City
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
One of the best menus and possibly the best food in Fairfield county make it well worth some of the deficiencies such as being noisy and somewhat inattentive service. I will go back many times.
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Erika
New York City
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is by far one of the most consistently delicious restaurants in Connecticut. My husband and I visit a few times a year and it's always spot on. The wagyu burger remains the best burger in CT and if Chef Venner wasn't dining behind me with guests I would have turned around to tell him that. You can't go wrong here - from the well made cocktails to the apps and entrees, this is a true gem in CT.
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Rebecca
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was the best meal I’ve had in a long time but I found the restaurant to be incredibly loud (and I’m a young person!).
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Robert
New York City
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's always the most fresh ingredients and delicious food! We love coming and never feel rushed! Everything, form the greeting to the service to the dessert is special! Best Iced tea in Town!
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Ivona
New York City
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing as always! Everything on the menu is a must try!
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AllysonM
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Atmosphere, food, drinks were spot on!! Unfortunately service was SLOW-- we're rarely checked in on. We were wanting to order desserts and espresso martinis but he dropped the menu off and didn't return 20 minutes. We left and went elsewhere. Disappointing !
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Jill
New York City
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I was a lovely evening sitting outside so we didn't mind waiting but it took quite a while to get drinks and food. The noise from the open doors of the restaurant with other diners was quite loud. Loved the food.
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FAQs

Elm Restaurant offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Elm Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 920-4994.

Elm Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 873 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Oct 6, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

73 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Additional information

Cross street
South Avenue
Neighborhood
New Canaan
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
New Canaan Stop on the New Haven Train Line
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Luke Venner
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.elmrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(203) 920-4994
Catering
Elm also caters offsite, and Chef Luke offers Personal Chef services for a memorable occasion. Please reach out to our staff at events@elmrestaurant.com
Private party facilities
Whether it’s an intimate private dinner at our chef’s table or an event that requires use of the entire restaurant, every detail matters. We work closely with our guests to create their ideal event. Please reach out to our staff at events@elmrestaurant.com

Elm Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Afternoon Tea

Salads

Chopped Vegetable$21.00

Kale$21.00

Caesar $18.00

Cabbage$21.00

Summer Salad$24.00

Warm Lobster Cobb$42.00

San Marzano Tomato Soup$16.00

Sandwiches

Lobster Roll$42.00

Smoked Turkey Club$27.00

Wagyu Burger*$29.00

Veggie Burger$25.00

Larger

Whole Grilled Branzino$37.00

Honey-Glazed Baby Back Ribs$29.00

Spaghetti$29.00

Lumache$28.00

Market Steak Frites

Raw

Beau Soleli Oysters*$24.00

Spicy Tuna Tartare*$25.00

Prime Steak Tartare*$25.00

Jamon Iberico$29.00

Crispy Salmon Tacos$23.00

For the Table

Cheddar Pullapart Rolls$5.00

Whole Grilled Artichoke$19.00

Guacamole$20.00

Herb Falafel$15.00

Shishito Peppers$15.00

Squash Blossom Flatbread $18.00

Chicken Liver Mousse$18.00

Smoked Trout Dip$22.00

Roasted Mussels$24.00

Burrata$26.00

Vidalia Onion Rings$15.00

Nduja-Stuffed Dates$21.00

Main

Omelette*$20.00

Smoked Chicken Bowl*$23.00

Crispy Pork Hash$22.00

Eggs Benedict$26.00

Farm Eggs any Style*$15.00

Brioche French Toast$15.00

Sides

French Fries$12.00

Bacon$9.00

Seasonal Fruit$12.00

Potato Cake$15.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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