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Elmwood Inn

3.6 (182 reviews)
ModeratePubs, New American
Open • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated a few days ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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David S.

This iteration of The Elmwood seems to do it well. The patio seating is great, the menu preserves some of the original character, and the space is the same old Elmwood that we remember. Al Ham sandwich!

Jennifer B.

Thanksgiving Dinner on their set menu was wonderful. No way I could've cooked all that food for the price that they charged. Lisa, our server was great...quick with the cocktails and food came out right away. Good and hot and delicious! Big portions! Couldn't have been happier.

Beer battered haddock sandwich with Cole Slaw.
Kelly K.

This was my first time here and a friend and I came after a Yelp Event at Mt. Hope Cemetery across the street, which if you've never visited......I also highly recommend. We sat outside at the Elmwood Inn and Lisa was our server. She was fantastic- friendly, attentive and pretty much running the whole show that day. My friend ordered a burger with onion rings and Lisa suggested the beer battered haddock sandwich for me. It came with lettuce and tartar sauce on fresh brioche bread and I had coleslaw on the side. Everything was delicious and I would definitely recommend checking this place out.

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Andrew A.

A few people suggested this place for a good fish fry, so off I went with some family. I thought the outdated interior aesthetic was interesting. The fish fries going around looked huge and delicious, and it was getting me excited. I asked them to toss some Cajun spices on mine - which didn't happen. All 3 of us that had fish fries all agreed - the fish fries were extremely bland and lacked flavor. The tartar sauce was very good, but I've always felt a great fish fry should be able to be flavorful on its own. The "salt and vinegar" fries were also very bland, and tasted like they were made in old fryer oil. The garlic broccoli was the star of the foods I tried. The final nail was that for unexplained reasons, it took an extra 30 minutes to get the check, long after leftovers had already been boxed. I'm glad I tried this place out, but doubt I would ever come back.

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Denise H.

Lots of choices in the menu like fried wings,tenders app,soup,salads an Applewood BLT sandwich, corned beef rueben sandwich, burgers ,quesadillas and a fish sandwich. With fast and friendly service I received my pub battered fish fry which was a huge piece of wild caught Icelandic haddock beer battered that included French fries and coleslaw and was very tasty.

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Diane H.

With speedy service and a smile I got my large piece of breaded haddock that came with coleslaw and fies and it was very delicious, you can also get it broiled or beer battered.The menu offers wings,nachos,pretzel sticks,fish sandwich, coconut shrimp,salads,soup,quesadillas, burgers,Mac & cheese, a seafood platter,grilled cheese reubens and a turkey & bacon triple decker club.

Kathi H.

Just got back from dinner at the Elmwood Inn and I have to say I have forgotten what a great place this is! It's been along time since we've been there, and we will definitely be going back again very soon! We both had the beer battered fish fry with french fries, and coleslaw. Oh my goodness...second to none! We have been having fish fries this lent at various places around Rochester, and by far this was the most delicious we've had. Even though it was beer battered, it was light and the fish was so sweet. Cannot say enough good things about it. And the Elmwood is so quaint and roomy. Even on a Friday night...Good Friday..., we did not feel crowded or rushed. The service was excellent and the Guinness, delicious! Thank you, Elmwood! We'll back very soon!

Electronic M.

Absolutely fantastic and fresh food with amazingly attentive service,definitely recommend! From Soup to Fish & Wings, a long time local favorite.

Caitlyn R.

I came here on a Thursday night with a bigger group - 9 people. The service was not that great average at best. She did split our bill though but the timelines wasn't there. However the reason why it wasn't the best was the quality of the food. I got a favorite on the menu the Elmwood angus dip ... Totally made wrong ..wrong cheese bread and everything but the worst was the quality of the beef was terrible and cooked wrong. My mom got the chicken French and it was terrible as well. The people who got burgers though really liked their burgers. However the one request someone made was already on their menu but because they customized the burger they charged him more. It was nice though that they gave us little coupon gifts to come back ... But I won't be coming back.

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2 months ago

Good local bar and food. Good food good service. Enjoyed for a stop while out and not wanting a chain.

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We were very underwhelmed by this place. Very average food at a higher price than it's worth. Didn't even finish the leftovers.

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Ordered on grubhub. Kind of a let down - $18 club on standard sized white bread and like a dozen fries. I wouldn't order here again.

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Yes, there's a patio with seating.

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