Elmo
New York, NY 10011-1813
Phone: (212) 337-8000
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Between 19th Street and 20th Street
- Directions:
- 1 at 18th St
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11am-12am, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm, 5pm-12am
Editorial Review for Elmo – by Daniella Brodsky
The Scene
Oversized rainbow-striped banquettes, mid-century-inspired chairs and bright mosaics do justice to the bubbly, urban take on comfort food served up nightly at Elmo. The bar is bustling most nights with visiting diners and Chelsea locals.
The Food
The menu is one part Mom's table and two parts chic--a recipe that turns out fun interpretations of old favorites. Start with a bowl of alphabet soup with dilled chicken dumplings, or appetizers like fried calamari with tartar sauce or gorgonzola-topped garlic bread. When it comes to entrees, the chef shines with perfectly seared tuna and good old meat and potatoes. And save room for dessert, which includes cheeky Duncan Hines devil's-food cake.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkHouse cocktails range from the raspberry lemonade to one very refreshing mojito.
User Reviews for Elmo
06/25/2008 Posted by cvorbroker
I have been patronizing Elmo for about 6 years. The food has always been tasty and it was a great place to have a casual business lunch. Unfortunately, it has changed...the last two times I went there for lunch I was appalled by the lack of service. On one occasion we were ignored by our waiter for 30 mins...on the second we were ignored by the host for 15. He was 'arranging' flatware on a table in the back and never came to seat us. The various servers all took note of us standing at the front of the restaurant, but never asked us if we would like a table....it is a shame because I enjoyed the place.
05/12/2008 Posted by alizarules
I had been to Elmo for dinner about a dozen times. I always enjoyed my food and had good service. I took a friend for brunch in April. To my disappointment, we saw our waitress twice - once to take our order and once to bring us the check, which we hadn't requested. (and it wasn't busy at the time we were there.) The food was great and my girlfriend and I were looking forward to a drink or 2 after brunch. (We wanted to eat first, before drinking.) I was so disgusted when she brought our check. I paid the check and took my business elsewhere.
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