Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. New York City
  4. Manhattan
  5. Theater District
The Elgin, New York, NY

The Elgin

4.3
4.3
469 Reviews
$30 and under
American

Make a booking

2 people
19:30
Booked 53 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
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.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 469 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Elgin offers a vibrant dining experience close to the theater district, known for its "excellent service" and "fantastic cocktails." The eclectic menu includes elevated bar food with standout items like the "tuna poke nachos" and "great juicy burger." Ideal for pre-show dining, it's a lively spot with a welcoming atmosphere.

469 Reviews

  1. Florence

    Philadelphia

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Elgin. Terrific meal, many varied choices. Excellent cocktails and mocktails. Great service and desserts. The hostess was very obliging when we asked to move tables out of high traffic area. We would go again.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Jonathan

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Happening after work place for young up and comers. Decent food, excellent service but loud,wow! Selection of booze is second to none

    Is this helpful?

  3. Meredith

    South Dakota

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We stopped there before a Broadway play and had plenty of time to make it to the show. Service was great. Food was amazing. 

    Is this helpful?

  4. Cathy

    Chicago

    32 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice experience. Good menu with lots of options. Upscale bar food. Great service.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Elaine

    New York City

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good selection, reasonable prices for the quantity and quality of food. We went there for lunch prior to going to the theater. Service was very friendly and attentive.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Pat

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Had made reservations and reached out to staff to reserve a corner booth for an anniversary dinner. Confirmed they were able to accommodate the day prior. The server was quite polite, however clueless he was, I could go on but all in all it was a fair meal for being frozen pizza and nearly no tuna on the tuna poke nachos. But hey maybe they had an off night. Won’t be returning.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Victoria

    New York City

    89 reviews

    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great service and great food, would love to come back soon with a group of my friends

    Is this helpful?

  8. Michael

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Was a busy lunch crowd, so the noise was high, but also great food and service, so would definitely come back!

    Is this helpful?

  9. Fay

    New York City

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Employees were all very friendly. The food was just ok and the service was pretty slow. I'd maybe go back for a drink at the bar.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Warren

    New York City

    45 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    What a wild place! The restaurant was mobbed at 5:00PM on a Thursday. the noise was dangerously high. Service was good, food passible and quite expensive for basic pub food. Proximity to the theatre district is the only reason to visit this place in my opinion.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

The Elgin offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 221-2100 ext. 1.

The Elgin is rated 4.3 stars by 469 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:30
Booked 53 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
  • 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.
Discover
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
More
Our sites
Businesses
  • Delight more diners
  • Restaurant Blog
Join us on
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo