Elmo
7 expert reviews
“One of several Chelsea hotspots that have mastered the art of blending a nightclub atmosphere with a solidly good menu, this is a consistent favorite.”
– Lonely Planet
Zagat
3.0
""Bring your attitude" to this "fashionable Chelsea gay hangout" where the midpriced "American comfort food" might play second fiddle to the "big cocktails" brought by a "hip, beautiful staff"."
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Gayot
12.0
"Elmo brings its eclectic culinary vibe to Chelsea."
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Choose the spicy Szechuan peppercorn-crusted tuna with glutinous rice and bok choy in a soy-saké broth or the Kobe beef chili with cheddar cheese and red onions to sample an Asian-inspired take on a comfort food original.
New York Magazine
"Three years after their snazzy remake of Leshko's, the owners exported their Knoll executive chairs and retro-mod tendencies to Chelsea."
Time Out
"Kaleidoscopic banquettes, multicolored tiled walls, beige Lucite tables and Art Deco–inspired hanging lamps have made Elmo a favorite flash-and-hash hangout since it opened its doors three years ago."
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Not For Tourists
"Lounge downstairs, dine upstairs at this swanky Chelsea venue."