The Elgin

4.5

514 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 40 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Lively
Great for creative cocktails

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
Area
Theater District
Cross Street
48th Street Between 5th and 6th Ave
Parking details
None
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Popular dishes

What 514 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Elgin offers a cozy, inviting ambiance complemented by "great food, service, cocktails," and standout dishes like "tuna nachos" and "pigs in blanket." It's a perfect spot for gatherings, with attentive staff and a location near Rockefeller Center. While noise levels can be high, the overall experience and "amazing cocktails" make it a worthwhile visit.

514 Reviews

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Jenn
VIP
Phoenix
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food here is low quality bar food and came out cold. Think airport food. There are too many other options in NYC. The service was slow and overall was such a disappointment.
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Lindsay
VIP
New York City
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious. Got a little loud when it got busy.
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Elaine
Manchester
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 4 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely reataurant and food great. Staff pleasant and helpful.
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Roland
Birmingham
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great bar and restaurant. French dip was very good as were wings. Service perfect.
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Rachel
VIP
Atlanta
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fun vibe and good food! Perfect for families or a group of friends!
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Mat
VIP
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 24 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Solid comfort food. Nice vibe at the bar. We enjoyed ourselves.
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Lauren
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pleasant atmosphere, great service food and drinks! Nice decor, cosy and intimate.
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Elizabeth
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 17 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Elgin was a 10, great food, service, cocktails and service. Would definitely go back. The tuna nachos were amazing, the pigs in blanket were the best. French dip, phenomenal. The bread was so fresh!
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Marianna
New York City
20 reviews
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on 16 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This could have been a 5-star review, but unfortunately, our experience was marred by an incident with the hostess. While waiting at our table for my friend to return from the bathroom and collect his work bag and coat, the hostess approached me and asked if I could leave so she could seat other guests. We were still within our allotted time, and I couldn't manage both my friend's belongings and mine. This request left us feeling quite uncomfortable. Although the hostess apologized repeatedly, it didn't change the fact that her request was inappropriate. On a positive note, the food was excellent, and our server provided great service. However, this incident overshadowed our visit. In the future, I hope the staff will consider their actions more carefully to avoid such unprofessional behavior.
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Jennifer
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the Christmas lights and atmosphere, food was very good, drinks were good but overpriced as most are in the Times Square area, but overall, I would go back and would suggest to others !
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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 4.5 stars by 514 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 40 times today

Order delivery or takeout

64 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036

Additional information

Cross Street
48th Street Between 5th and 6th Ave
Area
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
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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

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Popular dishes

Sirloin Sliders

Elgin Burger

Dry Aged Burger

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What 514 people are saying

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Review summary

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