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Elm Restaurant, New Canaan, CT

Elm Restaurant

4.8
4.8
898 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
  • Neighbourhood gem
Welcome to Elm. Here in the heart of New Canaan, CT., we believe that great meals start with the best ingredients, friends, family, (and of course), our favorite wines. In our charming neighborhood restaurant, we serve seasonal American dishes, inspired by elm’s farmers and fishmongers, and on occasion, a far away place.
Elm is the showcase for the inventive and seasonally inspired cuisine. You can enjoy our daily changing a la carte and chef's tasting menus in all of our distinct dining areas...our beautiful bar, the elegant dining room, at the chef's counter with a view of the kitchen, or we can customize a private dining event at our 14-seat chef's table. Come celebrate the bounty of the season with us.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 Bar Daily 15:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Luke Venner
  • Delivery & takeout

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea

    US$38.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy specialty blends of tea paired with our Chef’s selection of canapés and mignardises.
    Afternoon Tea photo

What 898 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fairfield

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elm Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience with "delicious food, excellent service," and a lively atmosphere. The menu is inventive, with standout dishes like lobster salads and cheddar biscuits. While the noise level can be high, the attentive staff and welcoming vibe make it a favorite for special occasions.

898 Reviews
  1. Michaela

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was outstanding. All of the staff were very attentive to our needs. The cocktails were excellent. The food was amazing. My husband had the filet and I had the Steelhead. Both dishes exceeded our expectations. Even the appetizer was great.

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  2. Catherine

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, informal and friendly vibe, and great service.

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  3. David VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice! Our food and service were professionally delivered

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  4. James

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had 8:30 reservations and were the last to leave on a snowy night and never felt rushed Our server was gracious and attentive without being overly solicitous. We all had fish, steelhead and branzino and they were superb. The ceaser salad was disappointing as it was too dry and unfortunately all four of has had it as a starter. We had dessert and all were quite good. There was no bread or amuse bouche so nothing that spoke to who the restaurant was. I would say it was a good dinner but not amazing or inventive. It was a tad overpriced but I likely wouldn’t have noticed if there had been more of the chef innovation or voice in the experience

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  5. Jay

    New York City27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience overall, ambience, service, food all very good. A tad difficult to converse because of background noise, but not terribly so. Prices quite high, but in line with other restaurants of this caliber. Would definitely recommend.

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  6. Sarah

    Connecticut4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food from an inventive menu. We especially enjoyed the Smoke Trout Dip which was delicious and more akin to a chunky pate than a dip (that’s a good thing). Our waiter was very knowledgable and obliging. On a super cold Monday, our trip to Elm exceeded our expectations. So many resteraunt are mediocre, Elm is definitely not. Highly recommended.

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  7. Jessica

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Noise- it’s very very hard to hold a conversation as the tables are very deep and the noise is horrible.

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  8. Christine VIP

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant with great attention to detail. Food is always excellent, and the drinks are very good & creative. It’s a must! Perfect for all occasions.

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  9. Hakan

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Service could be faster and more intense Chairs could be cleaner and more comfortable Bar area ambiance can be cooler Food fantastic Music great Climate perfect

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  10. Debbie

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely afternoon tea with my daughter. The lobster roll Was especially delicious.

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FAQs

Elm Restaurant offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Elm Restaurant also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 920-4994.

Elm Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 898 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Elm Restaurant

73 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 Bar Daily 15:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Luke Venner
  • Delivery & takeout
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