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Elm Street Oyster House
Elm Street Oyster House is a little gem of a restaurant, located right off Greenwich Avenue, in the heart of downtown. We offer the finest quality seafood from raw oysters to yellowfin tuna and king salmon, in a casual, friendly, elegant atmosphere. We have a world class wine list and a knowledgeable, accommodating staff. You will not find a better seafood restaurant in Fairfield County Connecticutt, guaranteed.
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65 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 65 reviews
5 stars
(21)
4 stars
(33)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(34)
- fit for foodies(27)
- great for lunch(14)
- notable wine list(7)
- romantic(7)
- special occasion(7)
Elm Street Oyster House Reviews List
Review 1 for Elm Street Oyster House
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not going back
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Scallops badly done. My guest thought her ss crab ok.
Service slow and inattentive
Very noisy"
Service slow and inattentive
Very noisy"
Dined on 5/17/2013
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Review 2 for Elm Street Oyster House
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and wine. Service was odd. Server really wasn't interested in serving and we had a different server after we got our entrees. Servic needs work but everything else was spot on."
Dined on 5/14/2013
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Review 3 for Elm Street Oyster House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"What a find! Best oysters in CT hands down. And the service was astounding. We were treated like old friends. We were late due to I95 traffic so we called and they just said "just get here safely". Everything was ready when we got there. I would definetly recommend this to friends and family with children or not."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 4 for Elm Street Oyster House
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
creative menu and has the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"creative menu and has the flexibility to accommodate personal requests."
Dined on 04/29/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Elm Street Oyster House
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food is overall reliable.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food is overall reliable. My entree was decently prepared but bland. Pan seared halibut. Should have been more crisp on the outside."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
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Review 6 for Elm Street Oyster House
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food, nice setting,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, nice setting, very good service. The only issue we had is they are not so good at predicting how long parties will sit at their tables, which resulted in our waiting nearly a half an hour for our table after the time of our reservation. The restaurant kindly bought us a glass of wine which made the wait more pleasant, but I still would have preferred to avoid the wait. In all, still a very nice evening and very good food. Just don't go with tired feet!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies
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Review 7 for Elm Street Oyster House
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always dependable
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Masterful ability to cook each individual species of fish to its best advantage. Very good selection of beers on tap."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 8 for Elm Street Oyster House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always a fabulous meal
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Elm Street has always been a favorite of mine. We've been going there for years and hope it stays around for a good long time. My only complaint, and it's minor, is that I feel the prices are really creeping up. But that's Greenwich."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Elm Street Oyster House
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Best Seafood in Town
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fabulous, fresh seafood dishes. The food is consistently great. The atmosphere is reminiscent of NYC: a narrow, bustling space with high ceilings and a fun, albeit noisy, energy."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Elm Street Oyster House
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This is a small space which
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is a small space which can seem very cramped when it is full, which is often. We were there this time on a Sunday night which was very laid back by comparison and all the bottles of wine are half price. The food is great. Not cheap but good seafood never is."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2010
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 11 for Elm Street Oyster House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great birthday lunch for my
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great birthday lunch for my mom. Great seafood prepared in different ways. Enjoyed the murals and scene. Business place"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Elm Street Oyster House
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Pre-Fixe specials menu lacking
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went to the Elm Street Oyster House during the restaurant week special for March 2013. The place was packed as usual and we were lucky to get a reservation. We've really enjoyed this restaurant in the past and while it was good, we felt like the choices on the pre-fixe special were a bit lacking. However, the clam chowder was very good and since they were out of the pre-fixe dessert we got the chocolate souffle, which was delicious."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 13 for Elm Street Oyster House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was great. Owner was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was great. Owner was extremely generous and concerned that we had to wait a bit for a table despite our reservation, even though we never complained. He was most accommodating. well worth another visit soon."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Elm Street Oyster House
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Enjoyed the fish centric menu
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Enjoyed the fish centric menu but they have more tables crowded into a small room than it can handle. Waiters constantly reaching over the table to clean the dishes off because they can not walk around the tables. They appeared to be having problems with their heating system as the air was blowing cold air at gale force throughout the meal. The appetizers were served to your table within seconds of you completing your order. Doesn't anyone let you enjoy dining these days?"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2011
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Review 15 for Elm Street Oyster House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Never had a bad meal here
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Never had a bad meal here but be sure to make resurvations"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Elm Street Oyster House
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wine Pours?
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The wine pours have gotten signnificantly smaller since last time we dined here. At $13 glass, this is not a good trend. Very much impacts our excitement for a quick return visit."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Elm Street Oyster House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food & great ambiance,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food & great ambiance, very cosy restaurant."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Elm Street Oyster House
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fun at Elm Street
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food and experience worth the trip. The staff friendly and the food came out with little wait time. This establishment serves wine only....a fact I did not realize until we sat down. Nevertheless the wine selection was good."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 19 for Elm Street Oyster House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I took my wife for her birthday
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I took my wife for her birthday and we were blown away by the quality of the seafood. The oysters Were great and the cuts of fish were fresh and perfectly cooked. Add that to the super friendly service and impressive wine list and you Have the perfect birthday dinner. I racked up some quality points with this one. I highly recommend it."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 20 for Elm Street Oyster House
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Having tried getting into
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Having tried getting into this tiny gem over the years at night for dinner ( always crowded with its small dining room ) , it was wonderful coming in for a late lunch and having place to ourselves ."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2010
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Review 21 for Elm Street Oyster House
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Staff are friendly and the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Staff are friendly and the food has always been excellent, Wine selection excellent too."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Elm Street Oyster House
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Have eaten here many times
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Have eaten here many times and always enjoy. Fresh fish always done right and a selection of oysters. The owners have about 6 different restaurants and they are all good."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 23 for Elm Street Oyster House
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Been here a few times and
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Been here a few times and there is always something lacking. Oysters are good, but the owner is gruff/slovenly, never assisting in any way, one tail of his shirt out, etc. Impressions are everything. Here, we came in for our reservation and the table wasn't ready. Unable to catch the bartender's eye, I asked the owner if I could order a bottle of wine we could enjoy while we were waiting. He said "talk to the bartender, it'll be quicker because I'll just have to ask him". Once our table was ready, he walked us in, threw the menus on the table with his back to us, and walked away. Unreal. By 9 o'clock, they turned the lights way up as a clear way of saying "leave now". it was still 3/4 full at the time. Never going back."
Dined on 01/04/2013
2008
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Review 24 for Elm Street Oyster House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Never second best. The freshest
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Never second best. The freshest fish in town always done with great skill."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Elm Street Oyster House
Based on the average of (41) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
3 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic