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The Elm

(Now Closed)

French Restaurant$$$$

Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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The Elm

The experts at Time Out New York and Eater recommend this place

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First We FeastAugust 3, 2014
Beautifully composed and ready for its Instagram hero shot, the dry-aged burger sports a funky blend of dry-aged short rib, brisket, & chuck that's balanced nicely by confit tomato and spicy pickles. Read more
EaterOctober 30, 2013
The menu features things like Swiss chard angolotti, duck with pickled cherries, a chicken for two served "Kiev style," and pork belly with squid and pan con tomate.
Time Out New YorkAugust 5, 2014
Head to The Elm for Chicken “Kiev Style.” Two crispy chicken rolls, roasted and served with garlicky lemon-herb butter at their core. Tempura chicken wings and thigh croquettes complete the plate. Read more
Jessica RandazzaJuly 17, 2013
Are you kidding me with the Bouillabaisse?! By far one of the most incredible fish dishes I've ever had. Perfectly cooked halibut resting in seaweed butter and orange tomato sauce. Ommmmggg.
Vasanti Wall-PersadMarch 31, 2014
The fois gras dish, the Kampuchea, and the "fish and chips" were amazing. So tasty. The service was young and enthusiastic but not over the top. A great meal.
CassidySeptember 2, 2013
Ambiance is stuffy and portions are (as the new yorker said!) stressfully small, but tastes blend together beautifully. Try the skate, and agnolotti. You will pay more than you expect (or want) to.
Sandy GFebruary 23, 2014
Everything we ate for brunch was excellent - Lobster Benedict, sausage, potatoes and carrot ginger juice. We'll be back for dinner...
The New Yorker ManagerAugust 22, 2013
"Superbly tender duck breast is ... crisp on top and glazed with honey-duck jus, but the turnips next door are a comedown, and the portion of duck is so small it’s stressful." Read more
Rae TaoAugust 6, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Lamb dish was amazing and reminded me of something you'd eat at Perla. Foie gras was perfect w the brioche!
Alexandra d'ArchangeloJanuary 16, 2014
Not for #vegetarians. Your options include bushito peppers, sun choke salad minus speck & order of cauliflower for 2 (@ $46). Cool ambiance, good wine. #restaurant #brooklyn
Maggie WalshSeptember 19, 2013
Every dish was delicious and memorable. The chicken kiev to share was a hit
Tim HettlerAugust 7, 2014
This trendy restaurant is perfect for a special occasion. Pricy but worth every penny.
HsiniJanuary 27, 2014
The bourbon mulled wine is yummy! Lobster cassoulet is hardy! The skate and duck is great !
Eliza ChangDecember 24, 2013
"he can make flavors do things that nobody else can... you could believe that you were eating in New York’s best restaurant." - Pete Wells, NYT
Kris KelleyDecember 21, 2013
Lobster bouillabaisse was one of my top 10 dishes of 2013. Skate was a close second.
Renaud #March 13, 2014
Seat at the bar, enjoy the cocktails and the great food
Michelle CheungSeptember 21, 2013
Great food but service (& decor) makes the experience very confusing. Not quite high end, not quite casual. Service needs to take a page from bouchon bakery. Eager 'nuf to please but not well trained.
Kristin BApril 30, 2014
"The Elm's cheeseburger belongs in the Hamburger Hall of Fame." NY EATER
krysNovember 16, 2013
Get the burger at brunch. Skip the smallest omelette ever however tasty. Be warned: tiny portions
Deanna LoNovember 2, 2013
The clams were hands down the best appetizer. Winner
Tim HettlerMarch 9, 2014
Small portions of amazing food. We felt like we were eating tiny pieces of art. Your wallet will be empty before your stomach is full.
Mike BodgeJanuary 24, 2014
More than likely the "nicest" place in Williamsburg.
Nastya GanzhaNovember 22, 2013
Must for being! Really good French cuisine
Doron WeslyAugust 4, 2013
Delicious main course
WillOctober 21, 2013
The skate is the best fish I've ever eaten. Holy shit.
Joel SavitzkyOctober 7, 2013
Nice presentations, but the small plates and clueless service make it a miss.
BrittanyJuly 29, 2013
Amazing! The food here is wonderful.
Liz TanDecember 27, 2013
We ordered the Fish and Chips, Vongole, and Lobster Cassoulet. Presentation was nice but everything was way too salty. This place is over-salted, over-priced, and honestly, overrated.
eric bornemannMay 18, 2021
This was a pretty damn good restaurant.
WinnieNovember 22, 2014
Food was very flavorful but a bit too salty. The portions are small so order at least 3 meals for 2 people.
Aude _ctFebruary 16, 2014
Terrible brunch all around. Don't waste your time here for an overpriced brunch when the neighborhood has so much to offer. $6.5 cappuccino was not good, breakfast sandwich was average at best.
RixSeptember 29, 2013
Really really great food. Really really cold A/C.
Tatiana CapoaniOctober 18, 2014
Wonderful hotel and roof top
EvieDecember 23, 2013
Lobster cassoulet all the way.
Danyel SmithOctober 21, 2013
may have been the smallest omelet, ever. tasty, tho.
Jeremy ValedaMarch 10, 2014
Let the server pick for you and try not to grimace too much when the check comes
Pamela CastilloAugust 2, 2013
Get the Bouillabase!
Connor DrexlerJanuary 4, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Try the burger
JJ CohoonSeptember 24, 2014
James Beard Foundation Best New Restaurant 2014 nominee.
Jonas OffenbachAugust 25, 2013
Presentation is nice, flavors are lost. Tables pushed too close together. Server was clueless.
Karis ChoiJanuary 10, 2014
The more i come the more disappointing...

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