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    The Elm

    4.0 (195 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Live music
    Casual
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    Outdoor seating

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    No 23 & The Bentini
    Miranda L.

    Happy Hour Review! Visited The Elm for their weekday happy hour and sat at the bar. The inside is very large with multiple seating sections, a private event space, (2) large bars, and a shaded rooftop area. For drinks, we got The Bentini & No 23. Both were really delicious and summery but a bit spirit forward. We also ordered the Whipped Goat Cheese Ricotta. The portion was larger than I expected and we had leftover cheese even with the (6) toasts given. The flavor was good but rather one note. Our bartender was friendly but at times, no one was behind the bar with 5-6 people sitting there. Overall, you couldn't beat the happy hour prices! None of the portions were reduced with the happy hour price which was great.

    Ancho Braised Pork Belly Tacos
    Jocelyn H.

    Great food and beautiful restaurant! I highly recommend the pork belly tacos. I might come back and just get 2 orders of those especially since they're $10 during happy hour. We also got the braised short ribs and cheddar burger. Both were tasty but kind of average, not the best dish I've ever had. For the short ribs, I think $36 is too expensive, but it tasted good. Notably, I think it took over 30 minutes for our food to come out which is why I took away a star. The staff is great, but not a fan of how long I had to wait.

    Rick M.

    The Elm is excellent. It is our go-to for date nights and we take all of our guests who come into town. Great service, lovely people. The food is really good! They've got a lovely rooftop that almost always has their fire pits on. Best espresso martinis in town!

    The Elm Cheddar Burger with sweet potato fries
    Mark M.

    Stopped in for a birthday party. We were quickly greeted and seated. Wasn't too busy for a Sunday afternoon which was nice. I ordered the elm cheeseburger and we ordered a couple of sides for the table including the pear and Brie flatbread along with the calamari. Food came out super quick. The waitress was also super nice and changed my grandmas wine bc she ordered the wrong glass. Calamari was fried perfectly and added a bit of lemon and the sauce isn't your traditional cocktail sauce it was more of a sweet jam type texture which I enjoyed. Flatbread also hit with the sweet and salty flavors on each bite. I ordered the cheeseburger medium and it was spot on. Sweet potato fries were nice and soft almost felt baked rather than fried. Would like to hit up the rooftop bar they have next time!

    Sally L.

    We came here for lunch. It wasn't too busy and we sat on the rooftop. The restaurant was huge. It looks beautifully decorated inside. We ordered the cornbread, fried calamari, and pear and brie flatbread for appetizers. I ordered the lobster roll for my main dish. I am not a fan of cornbread. I thought it was ok. My coworkers love it. The fried calamari was good. I like the pear on the flatbread because they put arugula and balsamic reduction on it. The lobster roll was pretty good. I like their sweet potato fries. My coworker ordered the brownie a la mode. I didn't like that one it was too sweet for me. I would not recommend that. The service was good. The waiter returned to check if we needed any refills on our drinks. The only thing I would not recommend is sitting on the rooftop in the afternoon with the sun shining down. We were all sweating while we ate. I sat by the wall, and there was no wind coming in at all. I would rather sit indoor on a warm and sunny day.

    Great spot - delicious drinks & food. Didn't have to go to the city to get a good vibe.
    Naray P.

    Great drinks and food - didn't have to go to the city to get a good vibe restaurant. It has indoors and a rooftop, the roof top was nice.

    Chicken Sandwich  Risotto
    Rahima J.

    Seated early for a Friday night. Food options were good, just a tad bit expensive. Decent food for the price and service was decently fast. Ambiance was really cute and loved the vibes of the place.

    Sangria And Roasted Brussels Sprouts
    Steve A.

    Great place to get lunch or dinner in downtown LaGrange. It's about the nicest place there is and the prices are actually worth it for quality. The Elm is known for having a bar on the rooftop. Maybe it's the best seat around here. You can rave about the atmosphere, but don't forget about the drinks and food though. Came at lunch when it wasn't as busy. It was still busy of course. That's a pretty good sign. Got seats at the bar. The drinks and food are kind of expensive, but the quality makes it worth it though. Sangria is $12, the cheapest option. This is made with brandy, orange liquor, and choice of red or white wine. Refreshing. The food menu is meaty but there's choices for vegetarians. It used to have a Beyond Burger. Sucks they got rid of it. This had vegan cheddar along with avocado and onions. Instead they got rid of a lot of the burgers. So fuck that. It's $12 for the Korean Roasted Brussels Sprouts. This is seasoned with gochugharu, kabali, and sesame seeds, lightly spicy but it's still plain though. Appetizers besides this are greasy or meaty. They also have a happy hour but it's only on certain drinks and appetizers, not a lot it seems. Had some pretty great drinks and food. It was worth the price. The menu is known for the burgers and other meaty items, but there's also things for vegans and vegetarians.

    J C.

    This downtown LaGrange hot spot is big on decor with lively roof top seating along with private dining rooms and a main floor bar with seating. There's also a main floor patio area. It's a beautiful place to bring friends and hang out. Craft cocktails, and good beer selection and wine list. However the menu falls short IMO. Our $11 Parmesan truffle fries reminded me of the same fries served at diners, needed salt and were tasteless. Other items underwhelming and the garnish in my drink was grossly old. Shrimp tempura and calamari were good. Our service has always been good. But for the prices, I expect better.

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    Amazing Rooftop patio, even in the winter! Their rooms are big and very well decorated for special ocasions.

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    Ask the Community - The Elm

    Is there a happy hour?

    Yes: Tuesday-Friday 3-6pm I believe in the bar area only FOOD… Read more

    Is it warm enough on the rooftop to eat in the winter?

    Do you have an elevator to the roof?

    They Do, but I didn't notice it until I climbed to the top (lol).

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    A cute, intimate place off the beaten path for a really good glass of wine and relaxation. We had…read morenever been here and happened to see it driving by. Reviews were good so we came in on a Monday evening. The interior is so cute! Velvety comfy green chairs at the wine bar, smaller lounge tables and couches in the rest of the place. There is a separate room for gaming. We sat at the bar and were warmly greeted by Aria L. She was so courteous and helpful, offering us suggestions on the wines and snacks. They have a great happy hour from 4-7p for $20 wine bottle which is fantastic. The house white was good, although they ran out after a glass and I went for the Simi sauvignon blanc which was so good. The parmesan truffle fries are a MUST. Just $8.99 for a nice sized bowl of crisp, tasty fries with fresh parmesan shaved on top. MM! I had the 12" cheese lovers pizza which had burrata cheese on top oh my GOSH that is gooooood. It's rich so I had plenty of leftovers for the next day. My friend got the 12" Diavola pizza which she loved. My other friend got the Italian panini ($13.99) which he said he was not that crazy about, but he did enjoy the atmosphere and the Guiness. It is a chill place to have a nice conversation without having to compete with loud music or chatter. We are planning to revisit the next time I am here, this was a very enjoyable evening.

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    I love this place so much, it's such a fun, laid-back bar, and their burger is easily the star of…read morethe show. It's the perfect hangover burger: simple, juicy, and served with just a side of chips. Sometimes less is more, and they nail it. My only small gripe is that they don't serve bacon or offer many topping options, but honestly, the burger is so good it barely matters. Whether you're grabbing a late-night bite or recovering the next day, this place always hits the spot.

    BEWARE! Michelle the 'bartender' should not work here or serve the public. I can no longer support…read morea business that allows their staff to mistreat their customers and make false claims against them. The service here has gone downhill during two changes of ownership. My friends and I have stayed away from here due to rude staff, riff raff, fights, etc. in the last several years. We decided to give them a try a week ago as we were assured by another patron that it was under new ownership. The new owners supposedly cleaned house and removed all the previous troublesome staff. Everything seemed to have improved from our visit here a week ago, but that's because Michelle was not there. We had zero issues with the staff that day, we were served without issue, and overall we thought the renovations were an improvement. The prices have gone up but they have added premium beverages to their selection. Unfortunately, Michelle was not included in the staff overhaul, and mistreated my friend during a recent visit. It is a real shame that The Cordial Inn continues to have problem bartenders, because this place *used* to be a gem. It's now a far cry from cordial. The interior renovations are not worth it for any of us to tolerate disrespectful behavior from bar staff. I am beyond offended that the new owners allow the bar staff to treat customers badly. There are plenty of other choices in the area, and my choice is to spend my money where the staff appreciate my money and patronage.

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    The Elm - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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