Elm City Social

Elm City Social is a vibrant New American restaurant located in New Haven, Connecticut. It offers a dynamic dining experience across three distinct floors.

The establishment features a main Bar, Lounge, and Dining Room. These are complemented by a seasonal Rooftop Tiki Bar and a Second Floor Agave Lab.

Menu Highlights

The menu is diverse and inventive, including gourmet bar bites, creative entrées, burgers, sandwiches, sliders, tacos, and craft cocktails.

Signature dishes include the Early Nachos, made of house-made potato chips topped with triple cheese sauce, house-cured bacon, and Italian sausage sautéed with onions and bell peppers.

Another popular item is the Red Velvet Waffles, baked and topped with fresh berries, whipped cream, and crème anglaise.

Special Offerings

Happy Hour runs seven days a week from 3 pm to 6 pm, offering discounted cocktails, snacks, beer, and wine.

This includes the signature Rubber Ducky Cocktail.

Brunch is served every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until 3 pm, featuring inspired dishes crafted by Chef Owner John Brennan.

Chef and Culinary Approach

Chef John Brennan, recently featured in Connecticut Magazine’s 40 under 40, is the creative force behind Elm City Social.

He is known for fresh, unique, and made-from-scratch dishes that infuse seasonal flair and are meant to be shared.

His passion for movies often leads to one-time-only events with menus inspired by classic films.

Unique Experiences

The Rooftop Tiki Bar provides a tropical ambiance with creative cocktails unique to the rooftop setting.

The Agave Lab on the second floor focuses on tequila and agave-based spirits, offering classes and tastings.

Additionally, the restaurant hosts bar classes like Tequila & Margarita Classes and Pre-Prohibition Cocktail Classes, allowing guests to explore mixology.

Location and Contact

Elm City Social is located at 266 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510, USA.

It is conveniently near the Shubert Theater and the New Haven Green, making it an ideal spot for locals and visitors alike.

Company Locations:

• New Haven, CT, USA