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The Elgin, New York, NY

The Elgin

4.5
4.5
536 Reviews
$30 and under
American
64 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 53 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Great for happy hour
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.

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

The Elgin's menu was last updated 2024-10-11.

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What 536 people are saying

The Elgin reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Elgin offers a vibrant atmosphere with "great food and great service." Known for its "excellent cocktails" and diverse menu featuring elevated bar food, it's a perfect pre-theater dining spot. While it can be "loud and lively," the warm ambiance and attentive staff make it a favorite for locals and visitors alike.
536 Reviews

  1. Katrina

    Seattle2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Waiter seemed annoyed we were there. Ignored us a lot and wasn’t very helpful with modifications

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  2. Michael

    New York City6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Cocktails were awful. Food was average. Bill was outrageous.

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  3. Debra VIP

    New York City15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fun pub with a diverse menu. Good food for a pub experience.

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  4. Terri VIP

    Pittsburgh7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, beverages & service. Shout out to Hannah who always takes good care of me!

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  5. John VIP

    Greensboro71 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great little gem off Rockefeller center. Good bar food. Lots of locals!

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  6. Helen VIP

    New York City22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great place to meet for a drink or delicious dinner after work -- the vibe here is warm, friendly, welcoming, and the staff were all great. Both my colleague and I really enjoyed our meals, and would highly recommend The Elgin to others.

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  7. Kara

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks were above expectations.. went specifically for the gluten free selection on the menu.

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  8. Erin

    Washington DC7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service. We went on a Thursday night before a play. It was packed with a loud happy hour crowd- but good food and service.

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  9. Veronica VIP

    Fort Lauderdale7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice and easy and good dinner before our Broadway show.

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  10. John VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I have often said that some restaurants get to creative trying to make their own imprint on their dishes. This has led to many making dishes I have not enjoyed. The Elgin makes simple food better than other restaurants. Success. We had the Elgin Burger and the pigs in a blanket. The pigs in a blanket were by far the best we ever had. The burger was also very good. Although we ordered medium and it was barely medium rare. Still a great taste. The bar is stocked with an assortment of spirits that will satisfy most anyone with what they would like. A bars bar with great food. It is no wonder this place was packed at 6 PM. We can’t wait to come back and try other items on the menu and expand our list of favorite cocktails.

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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 536 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 53 times today
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
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