The Elgin Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was fantastic."
• "Tuna Poke Nachos were amazing. We ate every last bite."
• "The food was delicious! Everything we had was well seasoned and great flavor."
• "Food was amazing. Everything we had was delicious and came out fast."
• "The food here was DELICIOUS!!! The Elgin 'balls' had a great flavor by themselves, but then add in the sauce with ricotta and WOW!!"
• "The food was incredible, I can’t tell if I’m just very hungry but the French beans on the app list might be the best I’ve ever had."
• "Everything we tried was beyond delicious! Especially the Elgin meatballs."

Cons:

• "Unfortunately, the entrees were served cold - and I don’t mean a little bit."
• "The pizza that is being served here in NYC of all places is an embarrassment."
• "Doesn't matter if it is only $12 with a beer if the food is terrible."
• "This restaurant was terrible I went there on a date embarrassing I ordered chicken tenders smallest things ever waste of money."
• "The drinks were syrupy and the food was mediocre."
• "While our burgers were overall decent, the fries were cold."
• "The food was so gross. Do NOT order the espresso martini mocktail and do NOT order the fried chicken sandwich."

Service

Pros:

• "The service however was not great."
• "Our server Jazz was both attentive and enthusiastic. Couldn’t have asked for better service."
• "Service was awesome!!"
• "Jaden was an amazing server. She was kind, attentive, and overall an award winning server in our eyes."
• "Rachel and this place were amazing! The food was delicious and Rachel was so attentive."
• "Service was on point."
• "Our server was very friendly and attentive."

Cons:

• "Very busy and loud and not worth the price/ value."
• "The bartender continuously skipped over me and assisted everyone else."
• "We waited over an hour between our drink and entree order."
• "The bartenders seemed if you were bothering them if you asked for anything."
• "Chaotic vibes all around: waited thirty minutes to be seated at our reserved table, obnoxiously loud for a weekday after work."
• "They offer a happy hour on google and when asked about it they said they don’t."
• "Service was lacking."

Ambience

Pros:

• "Loved the atmosphere and beer selection."
• "Enjoyed the ambience in here - it was busy but it wasn’t too loud, and they have a really good bar!"
• "The place is absolutely beautiful."
• "The cozy interior created the perfect setting for a relaxing meal with friends."
• "Overall great ambience, great food and drinks, and fantastic server!"
• "It felt very neighborhoodly. Did NOT feel like a tourist place at all."
• "The restaurant's modern yet welcoming atmosphere set the stage for an amazing dining experience."

Cons:

• "One odd thing was that the bathroom is extremely cramped and small."
• "It was packed and loud."
• "Note that it was incredibly loud inside the venue."
• "The place was super loud though when we were there so it’s virtually impossible to have a conversation."
• "Expected a lot more from an expensive restaurant near Times Square, came in for a 8:15pm reservation and service was horrible."
• "Also we were weirded out by the constant stares from staff."
• "Good luck getting service at the bar if your not white."

Location

Pros:

• "Steps from Rockerfellar Centre the location can’t be beat."
• "Nice restaurant located conveniently in front of Rockefeller Center."
• "When in Rockefeller center The Elgin is a must go."
• "A breath of fresh air for the Rockefeller Center area."

Cons:

• "Then the worst happened. Out of the crowded, wooden patio came a surge of cockroaches I kid you not."

Value

Pros:

• "The drinks were well made and the food came out in a timely manner."
• "Good food and good vibe. We ordered wings, burger and calamari, all of which were delicious and fresh!! Affordable price and good music."
• "Beer was cold and chicken sandwich was to die for."

Cons:

• "Very busy and loud and not worth the price/ value."
• "Doesn't matter if it is only $12 with a beer if the food is terrible."
• "Not worth the price/ value."
• "Drinks were expensive and add-up."
• "I don't think the prices were quite in line with their menu though."
• "Over priced, lacking on portion, and the bartenders seemed if you were bothering them if you asked for anything."
• "Sure, while the prices are a bit on the higher scale, the experience and quality of food/drinks will you bring you back for more."