Ed’s Elbow Room

Name: Ed’s Elbow Room
Address: 308 East 78th Street, New York, NY, 10075
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.6

Upper East Side · American

308 East 78th Street, New York, NY, 10075Directions

4.6452 reviews

Diners like this restaurant's creative and delicious food, with standout dishes including the lamb shank, mushroom lasagna, and macaroni and cheese. They also highlight the cozy and inviting atmosphere, along with the friendly and attentive service.

An Upper East Side American wine bar with neighborhood-spot pull.

Ed’s Elbow Room is a $$ American restaurant in Upper East Side, New York. It has logged 1,504 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Friday late nights. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

This wine & beer bar with an intimate ambiance offers a seasonal, locally sourced American menu.

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Why go

Ed’s Elbow Room sits in the American wine-bar lane at a $$ price point, with an intimate, neighborhood feel reflected in highlighted reviews. Google diners give it a 4.6 across 455 reviews, calling out a creative, well-edited menu and service that feels attentive without hovering.

Blackbird data backs up the local pull: 1,504 all-time on-chain check-ins, with Friday and Saturday as the busiest days. The review trail points toward shareable dishes and comfort favorites—mac and cheese, artichoke salad, bruschetta, and mushroom gnocchi all get specific praise.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Neighborhood story

A highlighted review places it on the Upper East Side, while others describe a lovely, intimate vibe and a perfect neighborhood spot for repeat visits.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Fast facts

Blackbird shows 1,504 all-time on-chain check-ins.
Friday and Saturday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
Google users rate it 4.6 from 455 reviews.
One review describes the room as lovely and intimate, and another calls it a perfect neighborhood spot.
The menu is praised as smaller, thoughtful, and well executed.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Did you know

Ed’s Elbow Room has crossed 1,504 Blackbird on-chain check-ins, with Friday and Saturday showing the strongest activity.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Amenities

Meals

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Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroom

Dietary

Vegetarian

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity178

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1,504

Neighborhood

Upper East Side

Last 30 days

178 check ins

−29% vs prior month

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When it's busy

Usually dead right now

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Inside Ed’s Elbow Room

The experience

This wine & beer bar with an intimate ambiance offers a seasonal, locally sourced American menu.

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Review signal

4.6

452 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

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What’s hot around Ed’s Elbow Room

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Within walking distance

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FAQ

How popular is Ed’s Elbow Room?

Ed’s Elbow Room has logged 1,504 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Ed’s Elbow Room busiest?

Ed’s Elbow Room is busiest on Friday late nights, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Ed’s Elbow Room serve?

Ed’s Elbow Room serves American and Wine Bar cuisine.

How expensive is Ed’s Elbow Room?

Ed’s Elbow Room is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Ed’s Elbow Room?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Ed’s Elbow Room in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.