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The Elgin, New York, NY

The Elgin

4.4
4.4
489 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
Please call for parties over 4 guests. Your table will be held for 15 minutes.
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 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
  • Cross street
    48th Street Between 5th and 6th Ave
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 489 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Elgin offers an inviting atmosphere with "fantastic cocktails" and elevated bar food. Renowned for its "best bourbon selection in NYC," it's perfect for theatre-goers due to its convenient location. Patrons appreciate the "great service," though some find it "a bit pricey." Overall, a lively spot with diverse menu options.

489 Reviews

  1. Ava

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I really enjoyed The Elgin. I took my family here for Christmas Eve dinner. It was their first time being in NYC and they wanted to see the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center. The Elgin is a 3 min walk from 30 Rock so it worked out perfectly. The food was amazing as well. I’d say elevated bar food. The Carolina BBQ wings were EXCELLENT, the shrimp tacos were delicious, Salt & Vinegar fries were to die for. We also ordered the calamari and fish & chips which were great as well. The appetizers didn’t miss at all. And the cocktails were Amazing too: a great way to get warm after being out in the cold. I was very happy with my experience there and will definitely go again.

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  2. Loryn

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance was great, as was food and service! Only downfall is how packed in the tables are.

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  3. laura

    Atlanta Metro

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ordered pizza.-a but not really a pizza at all. At best it is a flatbread.

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  4. Gina

    VIP

    St. Louis

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We were lucky to find a couple of seats at the bar before our reservation. The bartenders were efficient, attentive, and made excellent drinks. Once seated for dinner, the food was good, although the service was average.

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  5. Patricia

    New York City

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Decent food. Service was good. Atmosphere was very hectic and loud.

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  6. Samantha

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food. We had French dip and French onion burger. The drinks were STRONG. If that’s what you like, you will love it. Wait staff exchanged my drink without charging. Great ambiance!

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  7. Greg

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drinks / service / atmosphere Sloppy Joe Empanada is straight fire

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  8. Kathleen

    VIP

    New York City

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place midtown to grab a fresh and delicious salad & catch up with a friend for lunch.

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  9. Bailey

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a reservation and were able to get seated a little early, which was unexpected but so nice. Our waitress Hannah was so friendly and the food and mocktails were delicious!

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  10. Lori

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Elgin is a true gem. If you are looking for a laid-back environment or simply looking for a delicious meal, this restaurant won't disappoint

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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 489 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Elgin

64 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036

Additional information

  • Cross street
    48th Street Between 5th and 6th Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Theater District
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, 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.
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