I enjoyed the vibe of the patio, drinks were good, food was also good. Had wings, fries and the table split cheese curds. Cheese curds were 10/10! service was also good. I would be back if I wanted to do a quick get together with friends. only thing is space was kind of small on the outside patio room so space would probably fill up faster if you came at busy time. read more

With a patio that was turned into a three-season room, The Elbow Room was a good spot for a quick lunch on a weekend. My husband & I ordered the salad with chicken and it was great. Fresh leaves with grilled chicken that didn't disappoint. The service is attentive. I'm not a fan of high tops, but they help to keep lunch quick. read more

The Elbow Room - Salad with grilled chicken - American Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

Colossal miss on the Smashburgers! Total bummer, but both our smashburgers were overcooked, dry & flavorless despite having cheese, pickle, onion & mushrooms. Bun was definitely too dry (day old? Or stale as it is hot out?) Overdone burger wasn't seasoned so didn't bring out any flavor sadly. Small amount of cheddar cheese - nothing oozing out like in others review photos. We struggled to finish them actually. I can honestly say these are Bad Burgers and it takes A LOT for me to not like a burger. Beer, atmosphere and staff are wonderful (why this isn't 1 star). read more

I was originally going to give this place a single star. The food was incredibly bad. Our starters included $14 nachos with cheese reminiscent of Velveeta and $13 eggplant spears. There was a large amount of chips without that much cheese. The amount of tasteless eggplant spears did not warrant the price either. The entrees were also unremarkable, really not much to say about them. The additional star is due to the great waitress we had and the whole ambiance and vibe of the location. Even with that, I don't think that we would ever return. Totally disappointed. read more

Went there for the first time. Live music was playing people were clapping, some was eating and drinking and the atmosphere was rocking. I met a woman kissed and chatted and closed the place and I am still smiling. read more

Cool space and vibe. Stopped in for a drink and snack. Opted for the nachos--fresh ingredients, well placed and stacked. So good. Looking forward to go back to try a few other items on the menu. read more

The Elbow Room - Nachos with chicken - American Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

I chose this because they have a smash-burger on their menu. I was very disappointed. They cook their burgers to one temperature and this was way over done not juicy at all like smash burgers are supposed to be, you could not even appreciate the flavors of the meat. The waiter also did not mention it does not come with lettuce and tomato, you have to pay extra for that which I would have. The "special sauce" that was supposed to be on the burger was minimal with very thin slices of pickle. Their fries as always were great but I was really craving a burger and so disappointed. I also had their maple manhattan. So read more

We had the best time at Elbow Room! We had a group of four and were able to sit on the outside patio. The restaurant is majority patio seating, with some limited seating inside. Some of us got cocktails and some didn't, but they have great options for both food and drink. Our server was so friendly and helpful! She even was able to bring out the chef, Max, who helped us out with something on the menu. The food was amazing, you cannot go wrong. There are different deals on different days and there was live music playing throughout our meal. We have just moved to the area and will be adding this to our rotation! read more

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We stopped at Elbow room for the first time to grab a drink! We didn't order food but everything on their menu looked amazing. They have a nice outside patio with a lot of seating, however, the seating inside is limited. We went on a Thursday and there was a wait for a table so expect it to be busy! Overall, a very nice and lively atmosphere. I will be going back to try their food options. If you have a dog, they are allowed on the patio! read more

Overall this bar was okay for it's size. Indoor seating has About 15 seats around the bar and 4 high top seating which isn't very comfortable since you're literally inches away from the next high top table. One should be taken out for easier access to sit and move around especially when the wait staff comes. Even with the door and windows open it was rather stuffy inside with the "open kitchen " making items from the very limited menu Summertime patio seating is available Food was nothing impressive to speak of. Plus side for me was that you could pay via your phone on the Toast App read more

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On a stunning day like today, my friend and I were itching to find the perfect patio to soak up the sun! Our second stop on our adventure was the charming Old Room. We barely had to wait before they whisked us to our table, just in time to dive into their amazing all-day happy hour on Mondays! We were both treated to delicious double Tito's drinks that were refreshing, but with a sneaky kick that could turn the day into a wild one--thankfully, we had the day off to enjoy! We kicked things off with their incredible truffle fries, which were a fantastic start! Each of us ordered our wings, and I was in heaven with my garlic parmesan wings that were perfectly garnished. My friend wished for a touch more crunch and sauce on hers, but we both loving the vibe! The energy was electric, and we absolutely can't wait to come back for more fun soon! read more

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Great outdoor patio. Service was fast, waitress was friendly. Not a huge menu but enough options to choose from. We loved the flatbread & the smashburger the most. Oh and the truffle fries? 10/10 read more

Update! Came back and figured I'd add a couple more thoughts and updates. The food was much better this time cause I got the smash burger that was juicy and made well. The fries were also great. The chips and French onion dip were good but the dip was a little hard and difficult to actually dip. The pinsa/pizza was incredible and I'd highly recommend it! I'm still giving four stars and honestly I even considered 3 cause when they are busy the wait times they give seem completely random. The people at the front always say "20 minutes." I actually almost left cause they kept saying 20 minutes and didn't tell me I was both next o the list and they were about to clean our table. My husband saw the open table and asked then they said "oh right - we can seat you now." Overall it's good but I've had enough frustrating waiting experiences there that I probably won't come back. It's worth it for people who don't mind waiting an unknown amount of time though! read more

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Great drinks, cool vibe. I'm sitting here as I'm writing this and its been an hour with no food. At the 40 minute mark, I asked to place a food order and got told there was a food hold as they took the orders of the people near us that arrived after us. I work food service and I understand getting busy, but seriously? Asked to throw entrees in 20 minutes after the food hold and got told no. I'm a server and couldn't fathom giving customers this tier of service. read more

Tried this place for the first time last night! Overall a good experience but a few bumps. We ordered chips and dip to start, but they came out with our meal instead. Our server and her trainee didn't introduce themselves and forgot silverware and water -- we had to ask for both. We originally wanted the Mahi tacos for Friday fish but they were out, so we went with the BBQ chicken pickle pizza (amazing!!) and the birria grilled cheese, which tasted more like shredded roast beef and really needed an au jus sauce. They asked if we wanted fries or chips with the grilled cheese and we said truffle fries without being informed it was a 6 dollar up charge! Most servers let their patrons know if there is an up charge in anything. Drinks were mixed -- the lemon drop martini was super sweet and could've used more tartness , but the smoked Manhattan was spot on. Ambience was 10/10, service about a 5/10, food an 8/10. We'd definitely come back for the pizza and cocktails, just hoping service is a little smoother next time! read more

Over priced and over hyped online. Just moved to the area and we've been looking for places to eat and found this online. The food looks delicious but has no flavor.... It had a great patio so we sat outside. Soon after getting our drinks we looked down to see a fly in one. Gross but understandable for being outside. We told the waitress and she got us a new drink, no problem, which was really nice of her. She recommended the truffle fries......not a fan and they were $10 fries for a portion the size of if not less than a fast food side of fries. We got the birria grilled cheese and smash burger. The meat on the grilled cheese had no flavor and the burger had a hair..... the waitress was super nice but as for the food, we will not be back.... read more

The Elbow Room - Birria grilled cheese - American Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

We had a Pinza and it was really good. However, my drink was $12. I had a cherry vodka ( they gave me 44 North) a press, tall, one shot. $12. So that shocked me. Won't be back. read more

Yesterday, we spent our Sunday Funday at The Elbow Room in Brookfield! We had such a great time! The staff was so friendly and kind! My favorite items in particular were the birria grilled cheese, the pizza, and their French fries. Everything had such a nice touch! The chicken potstickers were very flavorful, the nachos were creamy / cheesy, and the burger had a nice buttery taste to it. The bourbon flight also made us feel extra special! The patio was beautiful despite the rain! Highly recommend! read more

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I wanted to love this place but unfortunately our group did not have a good experience here. I came here for my birthday dinner with some friends as we wanted to sit outside on a nice patio. We were seated right away and placed our order within 15 minutes of arriving. Unfortunately an hour later we still did not have our food. We asked how much longer it would take and were told 5 more minutes. The other 2 people in my group got their food about 10 minutes later, and I had to take mine in a to go box because it was not ready for another 30 minutes. I would have posted pictures of the pizza I got, but I didnt even have a chance to eat my food until after I drove home with it. The staff was nice but didn't tell us that they only had 1 chef working the entire night until after we got our food and didn't even offer anything after I had to take my food to go. I was hoping maybe this was just a one time situation but it seems like other reviews have said something similar. read more

The service was excellent. I sat inside and at the bar. Good vibe. The food was good typical bar food, the fries were great and the burger: cooked perfectly. The drinks were served and poured well. I'd go back! read more

The Elbow Room - Smash burger and fries - American Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

Wanted to love this place but... Monday burger special was not explained well at all - each topping was an additional $1, including the "fried onions" which were literally two pieces of onion. We were moved from the bar to a table but they didn't move our tab so they forgot where we went which meant food took a solid hour to arrive. We never ever figured out who our server was supposed to be...no drink refills, no asking how things were. We had to ask who our server was to ask to order something and then we finally had to flag someone down to pay. What was supposed to be $12 in burgers and $10 for fries ended up being a surprised $52 bill. Not a great first impression. read more

Very disappointed. 8 boneless for $$$$, and three were the size of my thumb tip. Ick and no special wow for the high price. First and last time visitor. read more

We are not too close to Milwaukee so didn't want to drive far, but wanted a good burger. This place is awesome and very good service. The nachos were amazing and the burgers did not disappoint. We went on a bit later, so not too busy. read more

The food was great. I had the buffalo chicken wrap. It was well balanced in taste and ingredients. No iceberg lettuce here! Slightly soured greens and cucumber were great with the spicy chicken and blue cheese. It was so full that a toothpick might have been nice to hold it together. My husband had the pastrami sandwich and pronounced it one of the best he has ever had. Great bread and well seasoned. We both had the house made chips. Not greasy and well seasoned. We are from up north but would definitely go back next time we are in town. Service was attentive and food came out quick. It was quite crowded at 8 pm on a Friday night and people were waiting for tables. We got there at a perfect time to get a table. read more

Smaller menu- variety of choices. My salad was AMAZING! I'll be back for it! Service was fantastic- Saturday night! Loved the outdoor seating- too many high top tables-not elderly, handicapped friendly. read more

Excellent bar. Owner was very friendly. Truffle fries were the best I ever had. Great covered outdoor space for the colder months.

Writing this as we're here. It's been an hour this far... we waited 20 minutes to even be greeted. Then I found two seats at the bar side... Wait another 20 minutes to be greeted with only 10 people on the bar and two bartenders, three waitresses and two managers. The managers were just shooting the shit and then bossing staff around. We ordered our food with our drinks. The food took an Hour and 20 minutes to get to us with 3 tickets in front of us. The people who sat after us with more people got their food before us. Truthfully, not worth the price or the wait but my boyfriend loved the wings. Dan, our bartender, was patient and understanding. Will we be back? Absolutely not. My recommendation to the managers is that if you have bingo night, music on the patio and it's both Big 10 and Big 12 football days, staff accordingly and don't dilly dally while your staff struggles. read more

Atmosphere is great. Original owner set high standard. Now transitioned. Service was excellent. Food is so so, Table fries are really a side. Not a fan of smash burger. read more

I got the wings bone in. They could have been crispier with more sauce def would have gotten boneless. The waitress didn't let us know about the all day happy hour even after I asked otherwise we probably would have still been there right now. They had a really good deal on burgers and when I asked about happy hour there was no mention of it we only found out in the bathroom after (there were signs in the bathroom) read more

The Elbow Room - Bone in buffalo wings truffle fries boneless lemon pepper wings - American Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

Stopped here for a happy hour and we loved it! Great food, and the bartender, Joe, made some great cocktails! We will definitely be back!

The smash burger was amazing and the upgrade to get fries is a must. Elbow room is just that- a small space. However, they recently poured a covered patio that will literally double the space! Rumor is they will have outdoor heaters too. A lovely little place! read more

The Elbow Room - American Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

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Everything was awesome.. great experience Cindy our waitress was so great. I am an undecided ordered lol she she helped me out :) The food was delicious! Thanks for having me :) read more

Cozy place. Horseshoe bar inside. Patio seating outside. Live entertainment. Great burgers and cold beers. Friendly clientele and servers. read more

The Elbow Room - Artisan pizzas being crafted - American Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

They have a nice patio outside with seating in the sun or out of the sun. We opted to sit inside in the air conditioning. They have a small bar and not much seating but have phone chargers all around the bar which was nice !! They also have a small food menu. Best thing for me was they had Prosecco which I was very excited about ! read more

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Great atmosphere and good food. It is a nice place to hang out on the deck and enjoy a beverage, food and company. They have music from time to time as well. read more

I was visiting from Denver and my local family suggested Elbow Room. We went specifically for the patio dining. The patio was packed but we manage to be seated right away after another party left. The food was delicious but it was the management and service that was most impressive. These people really care about their patrons and will help out without hesitation in a moment of need. One of my family member's suffered a physical disablement both coming into and leaving this establishment and the manager/owner sprung into action totally saving the day for us. Thank you Robert for your kindness! read more

Slow service and average food. The burger was ok but the shrimp had more batter than shrimp. This was our 3rd time as we want to like the place but same experience as previous 2 times. read more

I checked in for a table for 3 and was told the wait was 15-20 min. Noticed they were passing people after us which was assuming maybe ahead of us, but noticed no buzzer on them.. 3 tables were clean on the patio and no one would put us on a table.. I guess they pick and choose who they want to serve. read more

Slow service, food was not made as ordered, meat was undercooked. We ordered burgers and the waitress asked us if we wanted toppings, so we said yes. We were then CHARGED EXTRA individually for lettuce, onion, and tomato, despite that not being mentioned anywhere on the menu. Pretty slimy. I have updated my review score to accurately address the flippant and condescending attitude of the owner's reply. It took two months for her to reply, as if that weren't enough time to make a menu that doesn't lie to its clientele. read more

The Elbow Room - Buyer beware! You will be charged individually if you answer yea to wanting lettuce/onion/tomato on your burger. - American Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

Really nice welcoming entrance and a far cry from the old establishment. Small inside and intimate such as the name. Great ambiance and feel. Solid beer selection, seems like a missed opportunity to not carry Bilbao brewing just up the street. But they did have Raised Grain and Third Space. Pineapple vodka available and was tasty. Full bar so plenty of options. Service was on point and food was solid. Pizza was good, would have liked it a little more browned on the crust but good flavor. Pastrami Sandwich was amazing nice bread and meat was generous. I'll go back just for that. Key lime cupcake was good, whip cream vs merengue but good. Crust was a little watery for me. Odd complaint but they had some hospital tv show on 4 or 5 of the tv's and it was a brewers night. So the hospital show is going elbows deep into some patients guts and I'm trying to look anywhere but the tv's but there everywhere and it was just a bad pairing with food. Great experience good time, good food. read more

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