Elm - New Canaan

It was so loud we had to move and even then it was deafeningly loud. The service was mediocre. Our waitress was very sweet but just came to the table with a pen and paper to take our order, not explain the menu or ask if we had any questions. When we first ordered our drinks they came out tasting so sweet we had to send them back. The kale salad was way over dressed. The branzino was excellent and we enjoyed the crab pasta.

An innovative mix of outstanding food. Raw items, smoked, different cultures, in all a great choice for those with diverse tastes. A bit noisy, so prepare to lean in, but we will certainly be back.

Elm does everything very well from the food to drinks to servjce. Great cocktails. Staple menu that has small change ups and weekly specials. Lots of core favorites. Service is top notch. Always welcoming and very responsive.

I had a wonderful lunch with my family occupying a 6 person table outside on the sidewalk on a warm sunny Memorial day weekend. My family loved it, the restaurant and Elm street itself were beautiful, and it was a great way to have lunch on a sunny Memorial day weekend. I am scheduling a follow up lunch there with my wife for this upcoming Saturday if that says something.

There were three of us, ordered two appetizers to share, three entrees and one desert to go. 5 out of 6 were outstanding, pork hash not so much. Our waitress was great, accommodating, attentive but not hovering. Beautiful Mothers Day brunch. Complimentary Mothers Day Mimosa was a nice touch. Got the meal off to a festive start. Nice energy in the room.