The Elgin

Name: The Elgin
Address: 64 W 48th St, New York, NY, United States, 10036
Telephone: (212) 221-2100 ext. 1
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

190 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 15, 2022

10:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(212) 221-2100 ext. 1

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 11:00 am–8:00 pm Wed–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 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 / Times Square
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 190 people are saying

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

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SusanL
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The atmosphere is fun and energetic; the wait staff was quick and attentive; and the food was great. Loved the quinoa stir fry.
H
Harris
New York Area
44 reviews
vip
3.0
44 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Food was ok. Noise was intolerable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience5
Food was eh. Service was good. Drinks were okay. Disappointed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great family dinner while visiting NYC. The food and service was excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 19, 2022
overall2food3service3ambience1
It was way too loud.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall2food1service4ambience5
The food was mediocre at best
HS
HenryS
Philadelphia
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Good food and friendly service. Great for a weeknight dinner.
DB
DBeth
New York Area
42 reviews
vip
3.0
42 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience3
Cute place but we found the food so-so. My daughter's salad was way overdressed, mine way underdressed. When the waitstaff brought additional dressing I was actually charged for it! Another diner with us wasn't thrilled with her pizza.
DB
DaleB
New York Area
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice outdoor seating Good service with nice waitstaff Food was delish
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We went for lunch before a Broadway show. The food was good so was the service.
J
Jeff
Philadelphia
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Awesome bourbon selection. Fair prices. Excellent salads.
TA
TomA
Cleveland
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Very loud, even outside. Food was excellent. A little pricey, but probably typical for midtown.
K
Karalew2u
Philadelphia
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrating a friend’s wedding.
m
mart
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second time having lunch at The Elgin before a Broadway show. Nice outdoor seating that was covered so we were well protected from the downpour. The service was perfect (same server as the last time). Not too noisy or crowded. We got our orders quickly and everything was delicious. Server was attentive but not annoying - checked on us for water refills and to be sure we didn't need anything. On the menu - the fries are awesome!!!!! Hint of rosemary - delicious! Even though there are lots of other places to eat near the theater, I will go back to the Elgin for my next show.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent all around. Will be back.
SR
SusanR
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was pleasantly surprised that this pub served way better than your average pub fare. Our group had a few of the salads the cheeseburger egg rolls and the chicken sandwich— all excellent! A pleasant clean and amiable vibe Totally unexpected! Will definitely be back!! Thank you for a wonderful time!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went with my date here it was a vibe the service was amazing felt taken care of the drinks were great . Get the lamb burger 🍔 very tasty with so much flavor my date has the steak she enjoyed it. 10 out of 10
NC
NancyC
New England
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great bar scene near Broadway. Service was excellent and food was great bar food.
TY
TYLERH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a great find in midtown. I needed a good place to have a design meeting over lunch--which can sometimes be a nightmare to find in NYC...especially in midtown. This place had everything: large table space, quiet to moderate noise, great food and service. Will definitely come back here!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Anchorage
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
The Elgin balls were amazing, but the spinach dip was mainly artichokes, and the side salad dressing tasted like wasabi.
R
Ritzbits
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Needed a good lunch spot before a matinee show so thought we would give The Elgin a try. Not trendy, not a chain, not expensive, not too crowded. We ate outdoors but under cover in case it rained. The food was top notch! Good selection - easy to find something for everyone. The french fries were amazing as well and the sandwiches we ordered. Great service, great atmosphere. Close to Broadway theaters but far enough that the crowds weren't an issue. Hope to keep this place a little bit of a secret. Planning to return on the 28th.
KS
KelseyS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a really nice place - classy vibes! The drinks were strong, food was delicious and service was outstanding! Will definitely be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time with family for Mother’s Day all our dining options choices were delicious; the bar, restaurant & tv’s were perfect for the event! Will be going back to watch future Formula-1 Races.
WH
WilliamH
New York Area
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Good variety of food: catering to the drinking crowd
WH
WilliamH
New York Area
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Sandwiches and Salmon dinner were excellent. Meals arrived hot. Service staff was attentive. Noise level was high due to bar scene and a soccer match on the TV screens.
AS
AtlStew
Fort Lauderdale
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food, good service. A bit crowded and noisy, but it was Cinco de Mayo
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Love the atmosphere!
DB
DanielB
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
server was excellent
JS
JessicaS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good place to grab food & drinks before a show! The appetizers were delicious.
D
Door
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent, waitress was very nice and we were not rushed. It was a little loud.
A
Adriennev
Birmingham
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 14, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
Unfortunately, every aspect of our experience was disappointing. Somehow 2/3 of our order was forgotten (by the server or the kitchen was unclear) and when it came it was dry and bland. The food that did arrive took forever and then of course dinner was extended while we waiting for the forgotten items. Our server was pleasant but unapologetic and inattentive. Waters only refilled on request, etc. The dining room was also incredibly loud, which made communicating with our server and with each other basically impossible. It wasn't just the number of people in the restaurant, but the music was cranked up and all terrible pop/dance tracks that just made the whole experience feel stressful. The dinks were good. That's the only good thing I can say about our dinner at The Elgin.
JB
JBNashville
Nashville
51 reviews
vip
4.0
51 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Very good considering it’s in a very touristy area. We had the kale salad + grilled chicken and the fried chicken sandwich and calamari for the app. The review on the calamari is mixed. The flavor was good but the texture was a bit spongy. Yes, I know it’s calamari and should be a bit rubbery/spongy however this seemed a bit much. The salad’s lemon tahini dressing was delish! The chicken sandwich was good but nothing spectacular. Service was great oh and the tequila cocktail with the cucumber water was the best!!
A
Arlyn
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
This is a beautiful location, and it has great food! I will definitely go back.
LL
LouLou
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall3food5service4ambience3
Great food, but don't go here for a business dinner in the evening, it's TOO loud!
JM
JenniferM
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Everything was delicious and the service was top-notch, especially during a very busy after work, pre-theater rush.
RU
RayUWS
New York Area
198 reviews
vip
3.0
198 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Why charge $.50 for mustard with a $19 hamburger??? Service was great, food was good, wine was good. Not cheap but I understand that food costs need to increase.
HH
HughH
New York Area
21 reviews
vip
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Well located pub with excellent draft beer selection and appropriate pub food.
KS
KimS
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 23, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience3
Loud on weeknights during happy hour, but otherwise very good.
RB
RBRB
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice selection of food and drinks. Close enough to Radio City without spending a small fortune!
B
Bbob
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Bustling, high end pub with excellent food and service.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Diner temperature check required
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

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 190 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 15, 2022

10:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(212) 221-2100 ext. 1

64 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036

Additional information

Neighborhood
Theater District / Times Square
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 11:00 am–8:00 pm Wed–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
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, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, 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

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Elgin Burger

South Fry Chicken Sandwich

French Onion Soup Burger

Menu

What 190 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does The Elgin offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Elgin restaurant rated?

Is The Elgin currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information