Useless. waited for 20 min and did not get drinks not to mention it was quiet and it was my mom's birthday and let's just say she's going hungry and has a hangry child to go with it. Complete and utter uselessness.
Foxy L.
Recently stopped in for a fish fry. The size of the fish was as expected, but the breading (instead of being nicely browned, it was almost dark brown) was over cooked and had no flavor. The fries and cole slaw (could have used more) were great. On another visit, had the Rueben and it was one of the best I've ever had. Service staff is always wonderful!
Christopher C.
One of our favorite places to go. Very cozy atmosphere with good, comforting food. The staff is very friendly and down-to-earth. However, the place is almost always understaffed and the servers have a hard time keeping up. Note to management: you can't serve a dozen tables and a full bar with one server and one bartender. Shout out to their salads. I'm not typically a salad eater at all but their steak salad and tomato salads are both always fresh and well balanced. A great pub-style restaurant. Oh btw: please consider changing the lightbulbs in the dining room to a warmer hue. It's super unwelcoming compared to the bar side.
Scott H.
There were 8 of us for lunch on a Friday. It was busy but our Server was friendly and attentive. Our orders were taken and our food delivered in a reasonable amount of time. The orders ranged from Burgers,a Reuben, Chicken and Fish sandwiches, a Fajita and a Taco Salad. They all looked inviting and everyone said theirs was delicious. All in all an enjoyable pre holiday outing.
Michael D.
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.
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.
Glenn S.
Great beer selection and always friendly bar staff. We enjoy their wings and sandwiches when we are in the area
Terry M.
I ordered Fish Fry to go and was extremely disappointed! The only thing edible was the coleslaw!
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!
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.
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.
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.
Bruce P.
Our first ever visit to Elmwood Inn went very well. We were after the fish fry and a nice beer to go with it. I got the batter-dipped fish while my wife went with broiled. Both were perfect. Fries were perfect too. Good craft beer from Buffalo (Hayburner and First Loop), though the Hayburner seemed a little off compared to our typical Hayburners. Nevertheless, we enjoyed the overall experience; we liked the space, the noise level was pleasant, and the food and service (thanks, Kristine!) were outstanding. Highly recommended.
Steve S.
we enjoyed the fish fry at the Elmwood in tonight. The service was great, and the server was very friendly. We definitely will be back in the near future.
Michelle C.
2/22/23 This place was AWFUL!! I don't remember the food being this bad! We ordered the French Dip and Buffalo Chicken Wrap - Both were just terrible, the roast beef looked like SHOE LEATHER!! The au jus was so salty, had to be one of the worst French Dips, I have ever had! Never going back!
Useless. waited for 20 min and did not get drinks not to mention it was quiet and it was my mom's birthday and let's just say she's going hungry and has a hangry child to go with it. Complete and utter uselessness.
Recently stopped in for a fish fry. The size of the fish was as expected, but the breading (instead of being nicely browned, it was almost dark brown) was over cooked and had no flavor. The fries and cole slaw (could have used more) were great. On another visit, had the Rueben and it was one of the best I've ever had. Service staff is always wonderful!
One of our favorite places to go. Very cozy atmosphere with good, comforting food. The staff is very friendly and down-to-earth. However, the place is almost always understaffed and the servers have a hard time keeping up. Note to management: you can't serve a dozen tables and a full bar with one server and one bartender. Shout out to their salads. I'm not typically a salad eater at all but their steak salad and tomato salads are both always fresh and well balanced. A great pub-style restaurant. Oh btw: please consider changing the lightbulbs in the dining room to a warmer hue. It's super unwelcoming compared to the bar side.
There were 8 of us for lunch on a Friday. It was busy but our Server was friendly and attentive. Our orders were taken and our food delivered in a reasonable amount of time. The orders ranged from Burgers,a Reuben, Chicken and Fish sandwiches, a Fajita and a Taco Salad. They all looked inviting and everyone said theirs was delicious. All in all an enjoyable pre holiday outing.
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.
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.
Great beer selection and always friendly bar staff. We enjoy their wings and sandwiches when we are in the area
I ordered Fish Fry to go and was extremely disappointed! The only thing edible was the coleslaw!
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!
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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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.
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.
Our first ever visit to Elmwood Inn went very well. We were after the fish fry and a nice beer to go with it. I got the batter-dipped fish while my wife went with broiled. Both were perfect. Fries were perfect too. Good craft beer from Buffalo (Hayburner and First Loop), though the Hayburner seemed a little off compared to our typical Hayburners. Nevertheless, we enjoyed the overall experience; we liked the space, the noise level was pleasant, and the food and service (thanks, Kristine!) were outstanding. Highly recommended.
we enjoyed the fish fry at the Elmwood in tonight. The service was great, and the server was very friendly. We definitely will be back in the near future.
2/22/23 This place was AWFUL!! I don't remember the food being this bad! We ordered the French Dip and Buffalo Chicken Wrap - Both were just terrible, the roast beef looked like SHOE LEATHER!! The au jus was so salty, had to be one of the worst French Dips, I have ever had! Never going back!