Elbow Room
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The Scene
The Elbow Room has the feeling of a corner cafe and the menu of an upscale American restaurant. Not only are the management and service friendly and responsive, but everyone's in a good mood. It's the atmosphere: Who can keep from smiling amid pastel lights and warm wood tones as servers dote on them?
The Food
Start off with golden Maine crab cakes or the fried oyster basket--the spicy remoulade sauce packs a nice punch that won't knock you over. The cornmeal-crusted chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy is comfort on a plate. Flaky, pan-seared salmon rests atop a mound of vegetables in a light broth, drizzled with parsley pesto for an extra hint of color and flavor. Dessert is a must: Try a good old-fashioned banana split.
User Reviews
BluMizu
October 12, 2008
Recently a group of friends and I dined at the Elbow Room in West Hartford. After being served a ?meal? that could have been securely served atop a half dollar, I asked that it be replaced with another from the menu. The manager was called and he asked if the waitress had explained the size of the portions, I told him she had not. I then placed another order; however after watching my entire party finish their meals I told him that I did not want the second meal. The manager became irate. After being purposefully ignored while trying to pay at the end of our meal I voiced that his behavior was distasteful. He then became aggressive and completely inappropriate. I was shocked by his conduct and, among other things, his implication that my party did not intend to pay for their meals. I told him a polite, ?I?m sorry ?mam, but we are going to ask you to pay for your first order? would have sufficed. He said he didn?t believe the server didn?t tell me about the portion size. Aside from his antagonism, being called a liar was beyond offensive. A colossal managerial change is in order.
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Anonymous
February 25, 2008
The Elbow Room is a really fun, casual place. It is centered around a great bar and has lots of good beers on tap. It also has a great wine list and a good menu. It is a little loud for a business lunch, but great for a night out.
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foxyfishy14
November 15, 2007
I personally really love The Elbow Room. I've been there a few times and the service was great, the atmosphere was very nice and the food was excellent! I would highly recommend the Beef Tenderloin with the Horseradish Mashed Potatoes! I've heard the Mac and Cheese is amazing!
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When to Go:
For a fun weekend morning, come for the Sunday brunch.
Where to Sit:
Solo diners get special attention in a funky section where they can watch the chef in action.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Group Dining
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
