Elm Restaurant

4.7

887 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Lively
Great for outdoor dining

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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 887 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

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Fairfield
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Elm Restaurant in New Canaan is a culinary gem known for its "consistently delicious" offerings and "excellent service." Guests rave about the innovative menu that caters to diverse tastes, featuring standout dishes like the wagyu burger and smoked chicken. While the atmosphere is vibrant and lively, it can get quite noisy during peak times. Despite occasional service hiccups, Elm remains a favorite for many due to its "fresh ingredients" and welcoming staff. Ideal for a special occasion or a memorable dining experience.

887 Reviews

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Greg
New York City
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very nice place to go on the high street. Reservations required any time.
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Ataboo
New York City
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fun environment, innovative menu, delicious! Service was top notch. We will be back
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Johanna
New York City
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Overpriced, waiter misunderstood our requests multiple times.
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Mike
New York City
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Thanksgiving dinner was a huge disappointment. No attempt to create holiday vibe (pop music blaring over speakers); mediocore service; high price lead to empty restuarant; quality of food didn't justify high price.
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Mahima
New York City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Food was average. Staff was attentive. Noise level was unbearable
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Jeffrey
Caribbean
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed Elm! My kale salad was excellent and the burger was out of this world.
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Nora
New York City
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food and space. Service was attentive and we enjoyed everything.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Birthday Excellent service and food
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Chris
New York City
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Service & food were great but, as the restaurant was packed, there was no need to play loud music. It was difficult to hear our guests across the table.
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Victoria
Phoenix
26 reviews
2.0
26 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I asked our Server for a suggestion from the menu. She suggested the burger - said it was the ‘best in Town’ and being from the West Coast I laughed at the ‘pun’ on the animal style of the In n Out Burger. I ordered it medium rare - it arrived well done accompanied by cold fries. The 2 hosts acknowledged the error as our Server was busy at delivery. She later swung by, saw it was overcooked and sent out more french fries—- my guests were enjoying their chicken and ribs so there was not time to ‘re-cook’ the best burger in New Canaan. Sad to say —- NO vote from me…..
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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 887 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 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

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Review summary

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