| ambiance |
91.97999954223633% positive |
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The staff was so much fun and actually seemed to enjoy being there as much as their customers. ”
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Friendly, informed staff, good food at good prices and portions, fun atmosphere and a truly diverse crowd. ”
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loved the atmosphere and the service was great too. ”
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However, my meal was delicious, seating was more than comfortable, service was excellent and the bill was totally reasonable. ”
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The Miami modernist look of this place is cool and comfortable. ”
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Funky decor, laid back service, and good food. ”
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We were all very pleased with the friendly (and i must mention good looking) staff who didnt think they were too fabulous like in some other chelsea spots, the new menu was delicious, and just the overall vibe was fun. ”
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Even at it's most crowded, you get prompt bar service with a friendly and good-looking (not that that's *too* important) staff and a great atmosphere. ”
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THe service was great and I love the decor. ”
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Fresh and light atmosphere (although a little loud for my taste)with friendly, smiling and attentive service. ”
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The atmosphere was great, very south beach, nouveau, blue-ish tinge to everything. ”
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Great ambiance, horrible service ”
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Our waiter was so slow and having fun, but my party wasnt. ”
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Good atmosphere, bad music, large martinis. ”
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The food was good but it was the decor that really did it for me. ”
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Considering its location it is a good find ”
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The decor is really retro and they were playing great music! ”
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The ambiance was very nice. ”
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This place place had the modern yet cozy atmosphere and the food sounded great. ”
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The decor is of the "absolutely fabulous type" of which Edina and Patsy would surely approve. ”
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was entertaining a few guests this weekend who are used to the trendy places with good food/atmosphere, so i decided on Elmo. ”
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While this place has the most excellent decor it is so noisy that from the second I walked in I thought I would suffer from hearing loss. ”
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Very friendly waiters, nice atmosphere, and very nicely decorated. ”
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The food is terrificly comfortable at reasonable prices. ”
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The only nice thing I can say about Elmo, is that the decor is nice and their cocktails are good. ”
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Good food - the split pea soup was delicious and filling - and a fun atmosphere make Elmo a great place to hit for a hip, casual NY dinner. ”
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elmo's just good ole genuine New York fun! ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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Everyone enjoyed their meals, but I will say that dessert is passable. ”
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great tasty food, desserts, and drinks! ”
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And the food is delicious - especially the roasted lamb with honey grilled root vegtables and the fresh homemade coconut layer cake. ”
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Food's great, fried chicken and coconut layer cake (I got that in before the new year's resolution.) ”
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have to admit, I have not had the food there with the exception of some delicious desserts, but if their food is anything like their drinks, then it must be good. ”
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The worst part of the meal was the dessert - I tried the chocolate mousse and it definitely was not edible - it was super sweet and the chocolate didn't taste good and I'm a BIG FAN of chocolate, so it was kind of disappointing. ”
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| drinks |
81.82000160217285% positive |
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The food was substandard, wine list bad and the waitstaff and manager were beyond terrible, they were rude and dismissive. ”
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The drinks were fabulous too-- yummy Cosmos, Mojitos, and Raspberry lemonade! ”
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The food and drinks were good, and the prices were even better. ”
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Final analysis: a good place to go with friends for great drinks, good food, and a good time. ”
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Okay, so it's a bit ridiculous, and a bit too clever/cutesy for its own good, but beneath the facade of cool (and the waaay overpriced house cocktails) is a surprisingly good restaurant. ”
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The drinks are expensive and every other brunch spot at least gives you unlimited mamosa's. ”
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The drinks were definitely very colorful - I had a raspberry lemonade which was very delicious. ”
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Elmo is a good place for brunch and drinks ”
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Normally its a good place to meet for drinks. ”
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Even at it's most crowded, you get prompt bar service with a friendly and good-looking (not that that's *too* important) staff and a great atmosphere. ”
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The drinks had NO alcohol, the service was slow, and worst of all, I got a MINI-ME sized portion of filet mignon (seemed like it was no bigger that a quarter) that came with burnt potato chips! ”
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great tasty food, desserts, and drinks! ”
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The look is cool, drinks good, noise level sometimes loud, decent bathrooms or "potty" rooms and fine service. ”
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Wonderful cocktail menu as well with drinks you won't find elsewhere. ”
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The only nice thing I can say about Elmo, is that the decor is nice and their cocktails are good. ”
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My drink was yummy too although a bit pricey. ”
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have to admit, I have not had the food there with the exception of some delicious desserts, but if their food is anything like their drinks, then it must be good. ”
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The food was great and my girlfriend and I were looking forward to a drink or 2 after brunch. ”
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Last time we stopped by for a drink the bar was full of chubby drunk girls with low cut jeans and thongs. ”
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(and you'll be in good company 'cause the crowd is killer) The music is loud, the cocktails are great-and bigger than most restaurants- everyone was smiling and the room is gorgeous. ”
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Elmo looks cool from the outside and the DJ beside the bar is an unexpected treat. ”
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Don't forget to order a raspberry lemonade or your brunch will not be complete! ”
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| food quality |
71.0699987411499% positive |
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The meat loaf was as dry as a hockey puck, the fried chicken was flavorless but greasy, the spareribs were dry but the glaze was tangy, The only dish that was good was the calamari but the ketchup / cocktail sauce could be improved. ”
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Yes, the food is great - no question there. ”
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The vegetarian selections are quite good: the soba noodles w/cashes and tofu was just the right side, and not too salty. ”
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horrible food and bad service ”
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The food is good. ”
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My burger was aweful and my boyfriends eggs were dry and tasted like "vinegar" he said. ”
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The service was horrible, the worst I've had in years - and the food was over cooked and over dressed. ”
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Its not worth it to suffer for the mediocre food. ”
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The food was excellent--I'd definitely recommend coming here at least once. ”
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My husband had the macaroni and cheese appetizer which was delicious! ”
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The food is good, but not great and so is the service. ”
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Friendly, informed staff, good food at good prices and portions, fun atmosphere and a truly diverse crowd. ”
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Food's great, fried chicken and coconut layer cake (I got that in before the new year's resolution.) ”
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The drinks were fabulous too-- yummy Cosmos, Mojitos, and Raspberry lemonade! ”
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The food from beginning to end was great and the service was good but not exceptional. ”
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Funky decor, laid back service, and good food. ”
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Hot Waiters, Good athmosphere, Good food. ”
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great food, good service ”
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Inedible old shrimp, 1/2 hour wait for dried-out overcooked meatloaf, disappearing waiter, manager more concerned about money than clientele - my worst dining experience in New York. ”
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The food is good and the prices are great. ”
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The food was great and my girlfriend and I were looking forward to a drink or 2 after brunch. ”
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Our food took forever and the chicken was dry and calimari was like rubber. ”
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The salad nicoise is yummy, but slightly overpriced for the amount. ”
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had the salmon which was pretty good - the corn salsa that came with it was nice and spicy. ”
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The food is so-so (the meatloaf is so bad! ”
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The service is ok if you dont mind prancing theater queens, but each of us hated our food! ”
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Elmo is definitely for the scene and the food LOOKS good, but tastes average. ”
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The food was great. ”
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we received very poor quality food that many new york diners would have been ashamed to serve. ”
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recommend this place to anyone who's out to have a good time-- good music, good food, good vibes. ”
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The service was slow, and the food was cold. ”
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The french toast was delicious. ”
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The staff is friendly, the art is horriffic and the food is the worst. ”
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my sandwich the chicken was kind of dry but the fries were great! ”
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have to admit, I have not had the food there with the exception of some delicious desserts, but if their food is anything like their drinks, then it must be good. ”
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My drink was yummy too although a bit pricey. ”
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The tomato soup with grilled cheese is another favorite of mine. ”
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Id rather have yummy mac and cheese from ate ave! ”
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The worst part of the meal was the dessert - I tried the chocolate mousse and it definitely was not edible - it was super sweet and the chocolate didn't taste good and I'm a BIG FAN of chocolate, so it was kind of disappointing. ”
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The food was substandard, wine list bad and the waitstaff and manager were beyond terrible, they were rude and dismissive. ”
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brought friends here and was completely embarassed, the food was awful, the service non-existant (I guess they were all filling out the citysearch review form trying to trick more unsuspecting people into this trap). ”
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The food is good ol' comfort at average prices. ”
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And the food is delicious - especially the roasted lamb with honey grilled root vegtables and the fresh homemade coconut layer cake. ”
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The food was great-- a twist on comfort foods that we all love-- try the mac and cheese, or the cheesey bread. ”
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AVOID if you like to receive your food, have an attentive waiter and enjoy your meal. ”
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quite simply the food was awful - from the catchy dishes on the menu i expected more. ”
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My favorite dish to eat here is rather surprising: the club sandwich. ”
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For the price there's no better place for good food and a great scene. ”
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Good food - the split pea soup was delicious and filling - and a fun atmosphere make Elmo a great place to hit for a hip, casual NY dinner. ”
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This place place had the modern yet cozy atmosphere and the food sounded great. ”
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Final analysis: a good place to go with friends for great drinks, good food, and a good time. ”
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Mr. Chap Stick didn't bother to write anything down and when the food came out from the kitchen incorrectly, he had the audacity to tell me that I had ordered what was now in front of me. ”
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But if you'll be happy with good, solid comfort type food--with the occasional excellent dish and competent service by the best looking staff in New York, this is the place. ”
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The food was good but it was the decor that really did it for me. ”
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The music was good and the food was fabulous. ”
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The turkey burger was DRY, the salmon was fishy, and the appitzers were not better than fries from the bodega! ”
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Went there for brunch last week, and I had a very nice meal, and two great bloody Marys. ”
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the truffle fries are pretty amazing. ”
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was entertaining a few guests this weekend who are used to the trendy places with good food/atmosphere, so i decided on Elmo. ”
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The pancakes were good, but don't have blueberry pancakes on the menu of you are not able to produce more than three tiny blueberries in each pancake. ”
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Lousy food, pushy service (when you can find you waiter) and a crowd of bridge and tunnel folks hoping for a good time. ”
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The drinks had NO alcohol, the service was slow, and worst of all, I got a MINI-ME sized portion of filet mignon (seemed like it was no bigger that a quarter) that came with burnt potato chips! ”
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The space is funky, the people are pretty and the food isn't all that bad. ”
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But when I got there, the food was excellent, the prices were reasonable, and the service was good. ”
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would have been happy even if the food had sucked. ”
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The "bread basket" was a plate of sesame/garlic flat breads, vegetable sticks and hummus for dipping. ”
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had the Elmo salad and a monk fish special, both of which were quite good. ”
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Artichoke heart and mesclun salad with lemon dressing was also good, and so was fried calamari. ”
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Great food, but the worst service I have ever seen ”
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The silverware was dirty, the food was really bad! ”
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always enjoyed my food and had good service. ”
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The ceaser salad is amazing and the scrambled eggs are awesome. ”
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The food and drinks were good, and the prices were even better. ”
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The drinks were definitely very colorful - I had a raspberry lemonade which was very delicious. ”
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Passed by on the street and saw a nice burger, but it was crowded, decided to come at 4PM. ”
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great tasty food, desserts, and drinks! ”
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The food was great and at a reasonable price. ”
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We were all very pleased with the friendly (and i must mention good looking) staff who didnt think they were too fabulous like in some other chelsea spots, the new menu was delicious, and just the overall vibe was fun. ”
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The food is terrificly comfortable at reasonable prices. ”
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Good food, medium trendy, very "chelsea ”
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Great mix of people (staff included) friendly, and the food tasty. ”
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The food has always been tasty and it was a great place to have a casual business lunch. ”
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Really BAD food and lousy service. ”
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complete with the best bacon I have ever tasted. ”
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However, my meal was delicious, seating was more than comfortable, service was excellent and the bill was totally reasonable. ”
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had a 12 dollar cheeseburger with mediocre fries. ”
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There are a few exceptions, of course, but Elmo fills a nice niche by being modestly priced, sufficiently swank, and blessed with solid, tasty food. ”
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| menu variety |
75.0% positive |
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Wonderful cocktail menu as well with drinks you won't find elsewhere. ”
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The pancakes were good, but don't have blueberry pancakes on the menu of you are not able to produce more than three tiny blueberries in each pancake. ”
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Friendly, informed staff, good food at good prices and portions, fun atmosphere and a truly diverse crowd. ”
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We were all very pleased with the friendly (and i must mention good looking) staff who didnt think they were too fabulous like in some other chelsea spots, the new menu was delicious, and just the overall vibe was fun. ”
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The vegetarian selections are quite good: the soba noodles w/cashes and tofu was just the right side, and not too salty. ”
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quite simply the food was awful - from the catchy dishes on the menu i expected more. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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Good food - the split pea soup was delicious and filling - and a fun atmosphere make Elmo a great place to hit for a hip, casual NY dinner. ”
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Final analysis: a good place to go with friends for great drinks, good food, and a good time. ”
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The food has always been tasty and it was a great place to have a casual business lunch. ”
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Elmo was overall a good place. ”
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But if you'll be happy with good, solid comfort type food--with the occasional excellent dish and competent service by the best looking staff in New York, this is the place. ”
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Normally its a good place to meet for drinks. ”
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Elmo is a good place for brunch and drinks ”
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This is a great place for spontaneous dinners out and great evenings with friends. ”
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My favorite restaurant in Chelsea. ”
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| service |
60.15999794006348% positive |
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horrible food and bad service ”
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All this and good service, too. ”
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But when I got there, the food was excellent, the prices were reasonable, and the service was good. ”
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The staff was so much fun and actually seemed to enjoy being there as much as their customers. ”
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no excuse for bad service. ”
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The service was not attentive. ”
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The space is funky, the people are pretty and the food isn't all that bad. ”
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The service was attentive. ”
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Waiter was friendly but a little slow. ”
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Great mix of people (staff included) friendly, and the food tasty. ”
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Friendly, informed staff, good food at good prices and portions, fun atmosphere and a truly diverse crowd. ”
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We were all very pleased with the friendly (and i must mention good looking) staff who didnt think they were too fabulous like in some other chelsea spots, the new menu was delicious, and just the overall vibe was fun. ”
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Great food, but the worst service I have ever seen ”
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The staff is mostly friendly and helpful and of course, like most people in chelsea, beautiful. ”
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We were the only two people sitting out front and the waiter was unable to provide us with attentive service OR our dinner. ”
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Prices were not bad but service could be a little better. ”
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great food, good service ”
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The food is good, but not great and so is the service. ”
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always enjoyed my food and had good service. ”
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The staff is friendly, the art is horriffic and the food is the worst. ”
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surprisingly disappointed - don't remember the last time I had such bad service. ”
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It's inexpensive and the staff is friendly. ”
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The food from beginning to end was great and the service was good but not exceptional. ”
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Service was attentive and the mac and cheese rivals Cafeteria's. ”
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However, my meal was delicious, seating was more than comfortable, service was excellent and the bill was totally reasonable. ”
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The service was slow, and the food was cold. ”
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Great ambiance, horrible service ”
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loved the atmosphere and the service was great too. ”
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Then, we were approached by a completely pretentious waiter who cared more about his Chap Stick than his tip. ”
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The food was substandard, wine list bad and the waitstaff and manager were beyond terrible, they were rude and dismissive. ”
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Not great service but very friendly! ”
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We had great bloody mary's, a great lunch, and a cute waiter! ”
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The drinks had NO alcohol, the service was slow, and worst of all, I got a MINI-ME sized portion of filet mignon (seemed like it was no bigger that a quarter) that came with burnt potato chips! ”
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AVOID if you like to receive your food, have an attentive waiter and enjoy your meal. ”
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Very cute staff, obviously professional models, obviously amateurs at the restaurant game. ”
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Even at it's most crowded, you get prompt bar service with a friendly and good-looking (not that that's *too* important) staff and a great atmosphere. ”
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Inedible old shrimp, 1/2 hour wait for dried-out overcooked meatloaf, disappearing waiter, manager more concerned about money than clientele - my worst dining experience in New York. ”
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"Well, most people don't like to wait," he shrugged. ”
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Lousy food, pushy service (when you can find you waiter) and a crowd of bridge and tunnel folks hoping for a good time. ”
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brought friends here and was completely embarassed, the food was awful, the service non-existant (I guess they were all filling out the citysearch review form trying to trick more unsuspecting people into this trap). ”
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We weren't rushed at all, our server was very nice and I think we even drew something at the table without any weird stares. ”
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P.S. Hot and very nice waiters. ”
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The killer cocktail list is a true highlight; the friendly but often distracted service is not. ”
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Our server was nice, but she was too busy to be attentive to our table. ”
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The waiter had big arms and manicured eye-brows, and maybe thought this put him above the need to offer table service. ”
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The worst service ever! ”
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Really BAD food and lousy service. ”
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Very friendly waiters, nice atmosphere, and very nicely decorated. ”
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But if you'll be happy with good, solid comfort type food--with the occasional excellent dish and competent service by the best looking staff in New York, this is the place. ”
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We were seated promptly, but the waiter was a little slow to take our order. ”
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The staff there are not attentive at all. ”
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Our waiter was so slow and having fun, but my party wasnt. ”
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the wait service was bad and kept giving me the wrong thing. ”
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Fresh and light atmosphere (although a little loud for my taste)with friendly, smiling and attentive service. ”
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THe service was great and I love the decor. ”
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the only good thing was the host was very friendly. ”
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Our waitress was super nice. ”
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The look is cool, drinks good, noise level sometimes loud, decent bathrooms or "potty" rooms and fine service. ”
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The waitstaff was friendly and attentive. ”
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The service is ok if you dont mind prancing theater queens, but each of us hated our food! ”
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Funky decor, laid back service, and good food. ”
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The service was horrible, the worst I've had in years - and the food was over cooked and over dressed. ”
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I've been going to this place since it was Claire's, but not anymore -- it was a really irritating experience, and with poor service to boot. ”
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Though have to say the people were beyond pretty and a little intimidating but superb eyecandy and saw Deniro there. ”
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| value |
77.5% positive |
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If you want hip and trendy at an affordable price without the attitude, Elmo is the place to go. ”
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My drink was yummy too although a bit pricey. ”
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Its not worth it to suffer for the mediocre food. ”
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had a 12 dollar cheeseburger with mediocre fries. ”
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Inedible old shrimp, 1/2 hour wait for dried-out overcooked meatloaf, disappearing waiter, manager more concerned about money than clientele - my worst dining experience in New York. ”
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The food and drinks were good, and the prices were even better. ”
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Wine list has a nice range and some good inexpensive bottles. ”
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It's inexpensive and the staff is friendly. ”
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Friendly, informed staff, good food at good prices and portions, fun atmosphere and a truly diverse crowd. ”
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The food was great and at a reasonable price. ”
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of $10 (my mojito was very good but I don't think it's $10 worth of goodness). ”
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The food is good and the prices are great. ”
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The food is terrificly comfortable at reasonable prices. ”
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But when I got there, the food was excellent, the prices were reasonable, and the service was good. ”
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The drinks are expensive and every other brunch spot at least gives you unlimited mamosa's. ”
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It's a good value. ”
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For the price there's no better place for good food and a great scene. ”
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Okay, so it's a bit ridiculous, and a bit too clever/cutesy for its own good, but beneath the facade of cool (and the waaay overpriced house cocktails) is a surprisingly good restaurant. ”
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The food is good ol' comfort at average prices. ”
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The salad nicoise is yummy, but slightly overpriced for the amount. ”
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| wait time |
7.139999866485596% positive |
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Service too slow ”
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The drinks had NO alcohol, the service was slow, and worst of all, I got a MINI-ME sized portion of filet mignon (seemed like it was no bigger that a quarter) that came with burnt potato chips! ”
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The service was slow, and the food was cold. ”
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Waiter was friendly but a little slow. ”
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Our waiter was so slow and having fun, but my party wasnt. ”
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We were seated promptly, but the waiter was a little slow to take our order. ”
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We were a party of 4 on a slow Sunday afternoon for brunch. ”
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